I work primarily with adult children of narcissistic parents and individuals recovering from psychologically complex relationships.
Many of the adults who find me are thoughtful, capable, and high-functioning — and yet privately struggle with self-doubt, shame, or a lingering sense of not quite knowing who they are outside of early family roles. Growing up in a narcissistic family system often requires adaptation. Those adaptations can become so ingrained that it’s difficult to recognize where they end and you begin.
My own personal experience with narcissistic family dynamics — alongside my clinical training — informs the steadiness and clarity I bring to this work. I understand how confusing and destabilizing these patterns can be, and how long they can linger.
As an ACNP-Certified therapist, I use Dr. Karyl McBride’s five-step recovery model within a depth-oriented, attachment-informed framework. Our work is thoughtful and collaborative. It is not about quick fixes, but about developing a stronger internal sense of self and relating differently — to yourself and to others.
I provide online therapy for adults in California, New York, and Texas.
Gila (/ghee-la/) Brown, LMFT
License and Credentials:
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist # 89063 (CA) #001854 (NY), #205461 (TX)
Contact me:
6310 San Vicente Blvd. Ste. 425, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: 1-310-497-7461
Email: gila@gilabrown.com
Website: www.gilabrown.com
ACNP Certified
Therapist in-person workshop: Level II Clinical Training, 9 hour intensive
Therapist Virtual Workshop: Level I Training
