"Is your eating out of control? Do you think about food all the time? Are you always counting calories and weighing yourself... or taking more drastic measures? Let me help you make peace with food and feel good about yourself. I provide individual and group therapy in a warm, caring and supportive environment. I look forward to helping you take that first step towards recovery. If you or someone you love has an unhealthy, unhappy relationship with food, I can help." Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin is a psychoanalyst, author, radio host and internationally-recognized expert in the psychology of eating. She is the author of The Binge Cure: 7 Steps To Outsmart Emotional Eating and Food For Thought: Perspectives On Eating Disorders. She co-edited (with Salman Akhtar) Beyond The Primal Addiction. Dr. Nina has been featured in Psychology Today, The Los Angeles Times, Prevention, Real Simple, Redbook, Huffington Post and many other publications. She is a frequent guest expert at summits, podcasts, radio and events, including The Dr. Drew Podcast. Dr. Nina helps men and women make peace with food by focusing on what’s eating “at” them instead of what they are eating. In addition to her clinical practice specializing in eating disorders, she writes an award-winning blog, Make Peace With Food, she hosts a call-in radio program, The Dr. Nina Show, which airs Wednesdays at 10am PST on LA Talk Radio. Hope is a phone call away!

I will help you identify, understand, and move through the obstacles preventing you from having the life you desire. Are you experiencing any issues with the following?: Anxiety * Depression * Grief * Loss * Fear * Confidence & Self-Esteem * HIV/AIDS * Life Transitions * Spirituality * Relationship * Premarital * Familial * Behavioral * Death and Dying * Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender * Domestic Abuse * Self-Empowerment * Your feelings of confusion, pain, fear, being stuck, or overwhelmed, are real. But, you can overcome them! There are times, in everyone's life, when assistance is needed to help live the life you want and deserve. I have a great wealth of experience successfully helping clients from different cultures and populations address a variety of challenges and issues. My approach is non-judgmental, direct, and caring. Your journey of growth and healing is personal. Together, we can achieve the peace and balance that you desire.

OVERVIEW Together we look at your life to see what works, what doesn’t, and why. We’ll see who you are, the relationships you’re in, and what stops you from having the life you want. We’ll see how you act, think, feel, and relate to others today and how those have been affected by your life experiences. We’ll work to change things so your life does work for you. TRAUMA You may feel anxious, depressed, or alienated. Here you can feel safe, talk honestly about what happened and about how it still affects you, even when other people don't understand or can't stand to hear it any more. I help you understand why you’re reacting as you do, even when you may feel out of control or a little "crazy." You'll learn ways to work through the psychological and emotional impact of what happened so you can get your life back. If you or your family member is a victim of violent crime, you may be eligible for therapy at no cost to you. ADDICTIONS (Substances and Behaviors) You might have difficulty with alcohol or drugs, or you may need help evaluating if that’s true, how great the difficulty is, or what you can do about it. You may also be asking similar questions about sexual behaviors or compulsions, porn, gambling, Internet usage, spending, eating, cutting, or anything else you do that feels questionable or out of control. Some people feel like they are addicted to another person, what sometimes is referred to as "love addiction." GAY/LESBIAN/BISEXUAL ISSUES While I work with heterosexuals, I also work with many gay, bisexual, or lesbian people, both individually and in couples. If you’re in a process of self-discovery, you’ll be the one to decide what your sexual orientation and identity is. If you’re now coming out, together we can consider if, when, how, and with whom you decide to do it. If you’re clear and comfortable with your sexual orientation, I can give you safe place where you can be open about who you and how HIV has impacted your life or your relationships MIND/BODY The mind and body are functionally identical. What you think affects how you feel, and what you feel affects how think. I work at both levels, with people who are interested in doing that. For people who aren't interested in the this work, I am happy to stay strictly in a talk-therapy mode. YOU SET THE COURSE, AND I'LL HELP YOU GET THERE. NEW BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT about trauma: Traumatic Experiences of Normal Development, available at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Traumatic-Experiences-Normal-Development-Intersubjective-dp-0367429187/dp/0367429187/ref=mt_paperback?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1582966509.

Narrative Counseling Center offers psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. We provide Couples Therapy to partners seeking resourceful tools and skills, collaborative conversations and new ways of listening and being heard. Our services include Co-therapy and LGBT counseling. We also offer fees on a sliding scale.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Psychiatric Technician, and Masters level Addictions Counselor in Pasadena, California. Since 1984, I’ve been providing mental health services for adults and adolescents in both inpatient and/or outpatient settings. As such, I have a varied experience with abuse, trauma, depression, grief/loss, issues of personal growth, relationships, stress, and mental illness. During that time I have also worked extensively with addictions (of all types) and related issues (“co-dependency”, eating disorders, alcoholism, dual diagnosis…). My responsibilities have ranged from Licensed Psychiatric Technician (where much of my experience in mental health and medications comes from), to Program Director. Currently I am in private practice, life coaching, teaching, providing clinical supervision to prelicensed therapists, providing some staff training and consultation.

Perhaps you have reached a point in your life in which something has to change; the sadness, anger, confusion or depression have become too great a burden to carry. Perhaps you have been a victim of profound brokenness and long for healing and a brighter future. Or perhaps you desperately want to be a good parent, but it seems like everything you have tried hasn't worked. If this is you, I would be honored to come alongside you and offer my assistance. It takes wisdom to recognize when a problem exists and courage to do something about it. As your therapist, you honor me by sharing your life with me. I will bring the best that I know from my study and experience. I will actively listen to your concerns, offer real solutions and provide relevant feedback. I will always have compassion and empathy for you in all that we do. I value you as a person in need of respect and care and will always treat you with highest dignity.

Dr. Logan focuses on adults and couples wanting to resolve relationships issues, communiation, healing from adultery, addictions, anger issues, forgiveness, codependency, and works with those who have a history of emotional trauma, depression and anxiety. She is an EMDR Certified Therapist by EMDRIA, and has a special interest in those who have suffered trauma, victims of crime and disturbing life memories. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitizatiion and Reprocessing and is a breakthrough in the mental health field, having helped over two million people who have suffered from disturbing memories from the past and/or traumatic events. To date, EMDR has helped an estimated two million people of all ages relieve many types of psychological stress.

Ingrid Caswell, MA, MFTI, provides low-cost individual and group psychotherapy for partners impacted by the sexually compulsive behavior of others. Focus of treatment includes: • Trauma Recovery • Codependency, Self-Esteem, Personal Boundaries • Developmental Childhood Abuse • Psycho-Education on Sex Addiction Ingrid Caswell is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern specializing in childhood trauma, codependency, and treatment of partners of sex addicts. Her personal transformative story involves codependency and sex addiction. Her passion is to help others along the path to recovery from the trauma of loving a sexually addicted partner. She is also an Anger Management 818 facilitator. She teaches Anger Management for Couples as well as for individuals.

I offer an integrative track to psychotherapy that combines insight oriented therapies with a solution focused approach to help individuals and couples make more effective choices and transition through challenging moments in their lives. I work with individuals on issues of self-esteem, life and career transitions, anxiety, depression, stress management, and women's issues. I help couples, who feel they are stuck in a relationship that has lost it's emotional connection, to identify the patterns of behavior that led them to loose their bond. I work from an emotionally focused approach known as Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT), helping couples identify disruptive patterns that include, blaming , criticizing, defensiveness, expressions of contempt, and emotional or physical distancing. I work to increase a couple's understanding of each other's emotions, building trust and a secure base from which they can reach out to one another. Partners learn to recognize the negative cycle they are stuck in, identify what keeps them in that cycle, and rebuild the safety and trust necessary to have a deep connection and satisfying relationship.

When life gives you lemons ... what do you do? Whether you believe we choose our own circumstances, that there is a master plan, or that sometimes sh*t happens, you still have reactions, feelings, and decisions to make about "what next?" It is NOT YOUR FAULT you have problems stemming from your past, and it IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to create your future. If you knew HOW to do that, you would probably not be looking for a therapist! I will help you design a positive life, REGARDLESS OF YOUR HISTORY. I trust and respect your ability to make good choices and decisions, when you are able to pay attention to your inner voice, your sense of who you are at the core. I will help you discover, re-discover, or create your true self, so that problems in your life become opportunities for growth. I sometimes conduct sessions that are not framed by the clock, working with individuals or couples until a natural stopping point. This flexible scheduling allows for resolution and re-direction in a more time-friendly manner. I help couples learn to value and appreciate the differences that have been driving them apart, and to regain the loving feelings that brought them together. I help those with a medical condition deal with the anger, depression, frustration, and other feelings that are associated with illness, and I also provide a safe place for their family members or significant others to deal with their own feelings and concerns. My office has a calming, Zen atmosphere, a soothing and pleasant environment. I am no longer on any insurance panels. If you wish, I provide statements for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement of a percentage of fees.

When life gives you lemons ... what do you do? We don't always choose our life circumstances, but we CAN choose what to do with them. Relationships are complex. Even if you were not previously married and have no kids, each of you still brings a LOT of other people with you -- your parents, siblings, previous dates, friends, grandparents, sometimes even media stars -- that create a VERY crowded room! Add to that any individual stress, anxiety, medical condition, life transition, eating disorder, or addiction and it is a miracle you have gotten as far as you have intact! I will help you understand what is causing your relationship problems and what to do to fix them. You will learn Emotionally Intelligent Communication that can improve all your personal and work relationships. I sometimes conduct sessions that are not framed by the clock, working with individuals or couples until a natural stopping point. This flexible scheduling allows for resolution and re-direction in a more time-friendly manner. I help couples learn to value and appreciate the differences that have been driving them apart, and to regain the loving feelings that brought them together. I help those with a medical condition deal with the anger, depression, frustration, and other feelings that are associated with illness, and I also provide a safe place for their family members or significant others to deal with their own feelings and concerns. Whatever sadness, despair or challenge you face, it is my honor to help you come to terms with your issues and make life-affirming choices to bring you more joy and contentment, transforming life's lemons into something sweet.

I specialize in working with teens and their families. I am able to address an array of issues including depression, anxiety, anger management, self-harming behaviors, healthy decision making, teen dating violence, peer and intimate relationships, substance use, parent/child relationships, parent support, family dynamics including divorce and blended family issues and transition to adulthood. I also treat court mandated clients.

I am a family therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families from a relational, resource-oriented and strength based perspective. I believe therapy is a collaborative effort, where conversations and alternate ways of being and experiencing life can lead towards new paths and possibilities. Many people seek therapy because of thoughts and feelings related to depression, anxiety, feeling stressed out or over whelmed, grief, life- limbo, relationship dissatisfaction, and the like. My goal is to assist and guide my clients through dialogue and discovery in order to move towards a more enriching and liberated self and life. My clients and I work together to help foster an understanding of themselves, the world in which they live, their belief system and their lives, through increasing awareness of self. This often leads to clients experimenting with new behaviors, new perspectives and ultimately making new and different life choices. Whether you’re facing challenges in your relationships, experiencing anxiety or depression, confronting difficult decisions, or feeling the pain of loss, I am experienced with all of these issues and can help you lighten your load. It is said that the most prevalent indicator for successful therapy is the match between the client and the therapist. Feel free to contact me to set up a free consultation to determine if that’s you and me.

Paul Brogan is a counselor in Encino, California (CA). Paul's goal is to help people recover and get back on track after traumatic events in their lives. In addition to practicing as a psychotherapist in Encino, California (CA), he also teaches classes on Loss and Grief, Understanding Trauma, Bullying and Truancy, Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence and Child Development. His passion for education allows him to find time to work with students or present workshops in the local community. As an Irish counselor in Encino, California (CA), Paul Brogan specializes in individual and family counseling. Paul started his counseling training in Ireland in 1984, moving ten years later. He still draws upon his background and enjoys helping couples or families interested in counseling in Encino, California (CA). As a licensed marriage and family counselor in Encino, California (CA), Paul Brogan's broad experience and training allow him to provide guidance for people of all ages and backgrounds. Clients can feel at ease when they visit his private, relaxing office for individual or family counseling in Encino, California (CA). Paul is adept at assisting people dealing with anxiety, trauma, depression, and a wide range of relationship issues in Encino, California (CA). He is dedicated to helping people accomplish their goals and get on the right path for them as an individual. Paul Brogan is genuine, caring psychotherapist in Encino, California (CA) who provides individual and family counseling and holistic development. Call Paul Brogan today for help with anxiety, trauma or relationship issues in Encino, California (CA).

I have been Clinical Director for a Workers Compensation private practice supervising ten therapists for over 17 years while pursuing my own private practice. I am currently an Academic High School Counselor with Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). I have experience in community health care centers, major acute care hospitals, and inpatient psychiatric hospitals. I have served as Therapist, School-Based Mental Health Services Therapist, and Intake/Assessment Coordinator in Foster Family and Residential Group Homes. Specialties: *Adolescent Issues *Anxiety Disorders *Attention Deficit Disorder *Children Issues *Chronic Pain Disorders *Conflict Management *Crisis Intervention *Depressive Disorders *Divorce/Custody/Blended Family Issues *Employee Assistance Programs *Grief and Loss Issues *Health/Disability/Medical Issues *Marriage/Couples/Family Issues *Military/Veterans Issues *Post-traumatic Stress Disorder *School-Related Issues *Workers Compensation

FREE TELEPHONE CONSULTATION Still feeling stuck, easily triggered or affected by things that you feel shouldn't be bothering you by now? Do you understand what is happening but still can't seem to change how you react or feel? “My concept of healing is to achieve the most profound & effective treatment effect in the shortest period of time with the least amount of distress.” To this end, I use EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Forensic Healing & other powerful cutting-edge mind-body therapies along with traditional psychotherapy, I hold a heart-opening, compassionate and confidential space for you to work in, helping you be successful in achieving your goals in less time than traditional talk psychotherapy. How? Rather than just talking about your situation, I use body-mind psychotherapy working from the body level up rather than from the head level down. You may logically understand things but the body still reacts reflexively. Using EMDR, I can help you clear out these trigger responses from your nervous system, allowing your body and mind to truly let go of the past, to effectively process and to fully integrate mind and body, leaving you feeling much more grounded and connected with what you say and how you feel. So feel less Anxious, Fearful, Stuck, Depressed, or Enhance your confidence, Ability to perform, Follow through, Love openly, Commit when you want, Let go when you want, Be fully present and connected in whatever you do. With over 20 years experience as a Psychotherapist, I am devoted to helping my clients achieve their desire for personal empowerment and fulfillment, to "thrive rather than just survive". I work to effectively release and change negative core beliefs, undesirable patterns and resolve old issues that keep clients from moving forward. If you've tried traditional talk therapy and are interested in finding out whether you'd be a good candidate for EMDR, please contact me for a FREE telephone consultation where I would be happy to answer any questions you may have. THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU West Los Angeles * Sherman Oaks / Studio City * Hollywood Also Serving These Surrounding Cities: EMDR Los Angeles * Somatic Experience Los Angeles * Los Angeles * LA * West Los Angeles * San Fernando Valley * SFV * Bel-Air * Beverly Hills * Beverlywood * Brentwood * Burbank * Canoga Park * Century City * Chatsworth * Encino * Glendale * Granada Hills * Hollywood * Lake Balboa * North Hollywood * North Hills * Northridge * Pasadena * Santa Clarita * Santa Monica * Sherman Oaks * Studio City * Sun Valley * Tarzana * Toluca Lake * Universal City * Valencia * Valley Glen * Valley Village * Van Nuys * West Hollywood * Westwood * Woodland Hills

Does your life feel out of control? Does it feel like nothing ever changes no matter how hard you try? Do you feel down most of the time? Are you having the same fights over and over again with the same people? Are you having trouble dealing with your kids? Do you feel stressed all the time? Therapy can help. In a warm and supportive environment, we will discuss your concerns and establish what it is you want to change in your life. Everyone comes to therapy for a unique reason: some people want to feel better, some people want their relationships to improve and others want to learn how to overcome specific problems. Some people want a safe place where they can talk about sensitive matters that they can’t discuss elsewhere. I will listen carefully to what you hope to gain from therapy and we will work together to achieve the change you desire. I am a practical and interactive therapist. I provide support and feedback so that clients may resolve present problems and unhealthy patterns of behavior. I use a variety of conventional approaches and tailor each treatment plan to the particular needs of the individual client.

When life gives you lemons ... what do you do? Whether you believe we choose our own circumstances, that there is a master plan, or that sometimes sh*t happens, you still have reactions, feelings, and decisions to make about "what next?" It is NOT YOUR FAULT you have problems stemming from your past, and it IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to create your future. If you knew HOW to do that, you would probably not be looking for a therapist! I will help you design a positive life, REGARDLESS OF YOUR HISTORY. I trust and respect your ability to make good choices and decisions, when you are able to pay attention to your inner voice, your sense of who you are at the core. I will help you discover, re-discover, or create your true self, so that problems in your life become opportunities for growth. I sometimes conduct sessions that are not framed by the clock, working with individuals or couples until a natural stopping point. This flexible scheduling allows for resolution and re-direction in a more time-friendly manner. I help couples learn to value and appreciate the differences that have been driving them apart, and to regain the loving feelings that brought them together. I help those with a medical condition deal with the anger, depression, frustration, and other feelings that are associated with illness, and I also provide a safe place for their family members or significant others to deal with their own feelings and concerns. My office has a calming, Zen atmosphere, a soothing and pleasant environment. I am no longer on any insurance panels. If you wish, I provide statements for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement of a percentage of fees.

I have been practicing as a licensed psychotherapist since 1983. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. I provide an understanding, caring, and empathic environment to help you gain a better understanding of yourself and your circumstances. I utilize traditional “talk therapy,” which focuses on clarifying the nature of the problems. I help you to understand how your life-history contributes to your current situation, and to recognize and utilize your strengths in order to change negative patterns of thinking, behaving, and communicating. Therapy provides a confidential and supportive setting for you to express and alleviate painful feelings and to explore actions to improve your life. When working with children and adolescents I encourage self-expression, communication, and problem solving. I utilize play therapy with young children to help them express and understand their feelings and conflicts. An important goal of therapy with children and adolescents is to reduce both internal and external conflicts so that healthy emotional and relational development is not compromised. Working with couples, I focus on improving communication and resolving conflicts through cooperation, understanding, and acceptance of each other. In my experience, the problems couples present in therapy often provide an opportunity for self-growth in each partner.

Specializing in: •PARTNER DYNAMICS/ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS •SELF ESTEEM/PERSONAL GROWTH •FAMILY OF ORIGIN CONFLICT •ANXIETY/STRESS •BUILDING PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL INTIMACY •COMMUNICATION SKILLS •SKILLS FOR PARENTS •LIFE TRANSITIONS •DEPRESSION •PREMARITAL COUNSELING •PSYCHOEDUCATION •INTUITIVE EATING (The Non Diet Approach to Healing One's Relationship with Food & Body). Based on the book "Intuitive Eating" written by Elyse Resch, MS, RD, FADA & Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD.

I provide a sale and comfortable environment in which to work on any issues that may be causing you emotional pain or anxiety. I believe that when you are able to accept yourself right where you are that change begins to happen. After a successful intern practice of five years, I am now licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Certified Hypnotherapist. I work with individuals, couples and families on a variety of issues including: depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, anger management, relationship counseling, loneliness, life transitions and abuse. I also work with victims of crime through the local District Attorney's Office. Sometimes life can be overwhelming but it is our reaction to life that often affects our mental state. Many of us tend to compensate for high stress levels by overreacting, overeating or even self-medicating. These actions only exacerbate the situation. Working together, we can come up with better solutions to alleviate stress and help manage your life in a healthy way. Anger management., addiction recovery, and hypnosis for weight loss are a some of the ways in which I can help.

As a Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist, my hope is to bring you back to the time and place when you were confident; you lived your dreams daily, you were excited about life, and you had the wherewithal to push through anything that life threw at you. You were strong and invincible. You can feel this way again. Take the chance and leap of faith to be that person once more. You were and still are magnificent. You are unique and bring both strengths and challenges to the table. You have the right to decide how you want and need to live your life. Working collaboratively and with empathy and integrity, I'll assist you to overcome your obstacles, misconceptions, and wounds. My extensive knowledge and experience are here for us to use. You deserve it.

Each individual or couple is unique. For this reason my approach is eclectic and combines a family of origin approach with a humanism/existentialism. More importantly I like to investigate patterns that are repeated in our lives and how we can locate the payoffs for those patterns. In my opinion psychotherapy is a way to build trust with another individual, explore the reasons we have for our actions and discover whether these actions match the life we are living now. Once the client and I have a strong therapeutic alliance, we can find a way for the client to make positive changes while feeling supported. In addition I am certified in EMDR and use Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy to relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression.

I have been a practicing psychotherapist for over 20 years. I currently maintain a private practice in Beverly Hills. I work with individuals, couples and families. i see a population of patients from children to the elderly. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, life transitions, substance abuse as well as relational issues. Since 1995 I have been doing a group supervision for new counselors at the Southern California Counseling Center.

I am a licensed psychotherapist and passionately believe in cultivating health, well-being, and emotional resilience. I bring this passion to my work and I am dedicated to help others in the process of achieving a more balanced life. I have been in private practice for 13 years and have offices conveniently located in Pasadena and Beverly Hills. I believe good mental health begins with an ability to connect the dots of our individual “stories” in order to develop a coherent narrative and "make sense" of that story. To accomplish this, I collaborate with my clients utilizing a variety of interventions including mindfulness practices and EMDR to assist in emotional regulation and symptom relief. I also help my clients identify specific coping strategies that may have brilliantly served them in childhood and adolescence but may no longer be useful or needed today. I help individuals understand themselves, parents better understand their children and help partners express themselves to each other more effectively. My clients are excited by our work and share that they often feel more hopeful and resilient after our sessions. Additionally, they acquire practical tools to take into their day-to-day lives. My current practice includes adults and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties. I also see couples, families and children. I have a special expertise in working with the adoption community and facilitate various groups and workshops throughout the year for adoptees as well as adoptive parents and birth parents. I conduct workshops promoting adoption awareness for educators and mental health professionals. I co-chaired and presented at the First Annual Adopt Salon Conference in November 2012. Featured presenters included Nancy Verrier, Adam Pertman, Marlou Russell and many other leaders in the adoption field. Additionally, as a California approved Clinical Supervisor, I provide supervision and guidance to interns and trainees accruing experiential hours toward MFT licensure. My areas of expertise include: • Relief from depression, anxiety and suffering • Helping couples and families communicate more effectively • Adoption issues: I work with adoptees, adoptive families and couples who are considering adoption. I facilitate support groups and psycho-education groups several times during the year for all members of the adoption and foster care community. • Adolescents struggling with school stress, concentration, peer relations and esteem issues • Parenting concerns • Grief, trauma and loss

We provide pediatric and adult services which include the following: Neuropsychological evaluations Forensic neuropsychology evaluations Differential diagnosis Treatment recommendations ADD/ADHD PTSD Substance Abuse Depression Anxiety TBI Dementia Stroke Seizure Neurodegenerative diseases Adjustments Stressors

Have you ever thought, "MY LIFE IS IN TURMOIL, WHAT CAN I DO? ". Recognizing the need for help is a sign of strength, resourcefulness and determination to live an authentic and meaningful life. Individuals or couples come to see me when life or their relationship gets too overwhelming or just to tweak areas that have gone off track. Relationship problems are often signals that partners need to build new skills to create satisfying, loving, affectionate, trusting and secure partnerships. Individual counseling is an investment in yourself and your goals to learn how to problem solve, energize your life and realize your hopes and dreams. As a relationship expert, I help smart, successful people develop the loving, happy and satisfying life you want and deserve. I have the skills and knowledge to provide adults, adolescents and couples counseling within a safe, supportive and confidential environment toward helping you find solutions to your concerns and make life easier and more fulfilling. Grief is a universal experience and, sadly, everyone will experience loss at some point. As an experienced, compassionate and knowledgeable grief counselor, with a specialty in loss by suicide, it would be my privilege to be your supportive guide through this most difficult journey.

I bring a compassionate sense of mindfulness to the therapeutic relationship. I combine psychodynamic styles, to explore one’s past, with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), to create changes in the present, and Positive Psychology, to fully access the moment and one’s strengths. I work with individuals and couples and am truly honored to help facilitate growth and healing in my clients' lives. I love my work and am so rewarded by your strength and ability to experience happiness and wholeness.

There are many reasons why individuals seek therapy. Sometimes it is to deal with psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction or concerns about body image. Other times it is in response to situational stress such as a relationship, break up, carrer change, or life transition. Therapy can even be about personal growth and exploration. As a therapist, I work to provide insight, support, coping skills, and strategies to help with life’s many challenges so that individuals can ultimately grow and learn from their experiences.

I am a Marriage and Family Psychotherapist licensed in California and New York. My basic therapeutic foundation is psychodynamic which holds that at the core of many personal issues lies an early conflict in relation to one's primary caregivers. However, I incorporate a variety of approaches from therapies such as Cognitive Behavior, Client-Centered, Gestalt, Somatic Experience, Visualization and Meditation in order to fit the unique needs of each individual client. I am also an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and a Certified EMDR Psychotherapist. I am also trained in the Trauma Resiliency Model.

I am a psychotherapist and specialized in emotionally- focused therapy. EFT is a structured, well-respected method of therapy that helps couples find their way back to love. Through expressing emotions in a safe environment, clients identify their roles in the relationship to better understand their significant other. I am here to help you find unity again.

Do you have a vision of how you want your life to be and reality isn't matching up? I am an experienced licensed psychologist. I can help you achieve satisfying relationships, heal from current or past trauma, and work with you to reduce stress and overcome depression and anxiety. I have a collaborative style and help you identify your inner strengths and develop the skills and insight necessary to achieve your goals. By considering psychotherapy you are embracing the possiblity of change in your life and this takes incredible courage. It is an investment of mental and emotional energy as well as time and money. I encourage you to take the time to find the right therapist for you.

Whether you are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, frustrated with your relationship or just in need of a change, I can help. I am committed to building meaningful therapeutic relationships & helping you learn how to make better choices in your life to increase fulfillment & achieve your goals. When problems arise, we often fall into familiar patterns of reacting & coping that may have served us previously, but presently are holding us back. My goal is to provide you with tools & techniques to choose thoughts & behaviors that eliminate suffering. This often involves learning to move towards discomfort and growing from its acceptance. My multicultural background has given me a sensitivity & awareness about the issues such people face. With an extensive background in music and dance I also enjoy infusing creative expressions into my work with clients. My areas of specialization include: * Multicultural couples & families * Relationship issues * Trauma/abuse* Mindfulness

I specialize in Sex Therapy, helping couples overcome relationship issues which often spills over into their sex lives, or is expressed through a sexual issue. I also work with Individuals deal with dating issues, divorce and breakups, career, family, addictions, and any Sex issues which come up in any realm. I also specialize in alternative lifestyles such as LGBT. I am the author of Marriage, Money and Porn, which is available on Amazon, a guide for couples to living a more satisfying love and sex life. I have several mentorship programs including "How to Become a Better Lover and Partner" and "The Art of Zen Dating." These programs are short term, directive and yield fast results. I am the host and expert on a web series "The Sex Talk" which is found and I have appeared on several TV and media as a sexuality and relationship expert, including BiteSize TV, Hollywood Today, the Girl Spot, Durex Condoms and Investigation Discoveries.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals and couples on improving their own personal lives, as well as their relationships with others. If you are seeking more passion, motivation and fulfillment in your life, therapy can assist you to STEP BACK, BECOME MORE AWARE, and JUMP START all aspects of your life so you may live the life you were meant to live.

Are you searching for an answer to understand your anxiety, depression, fatigue, stress or that feeling of worthlessness? Maybe you lost your job, are having difficulties in academics, are suffering from chronic pain or you are having relationship problems. Maybe, you just want to understand yourself and deal with the world and others better. I am here to listen and help you find a way to activate your own internal resources to find meaning, and the strength to find excellence, beauty and happiness in your life.

My name is Jack Mayhall. I’ve been licensed as a Marital and Family Therapist in California since 1995 and a CAMFT Certified Supervisor since 2000. I’m currently looking for a clinical/teaching position. My continued passion is in applying professional practice concepts to help people better understand their lives and develop in a manner that resonates with them. I enjoy achieving this work through either direct encounter/therapy or indirectly via teaching and supervision. I was MFT Chair at the California Graduate Institute/The Chicago School of Psychology for 14 years as well as faculty. I’ve taught Theory and Practicum classes on a weekly basis as well as chairing dissertations. I’m currently in private practice (16 years) and run groups for Psychological Care and Healing Treatment Facility and Prominence Treatment Facility as well as providing Clinical supervision for Outreach Concern interns. Outreach Concern is a school based program. I’ve also worked with DMH for two years in board and care facilities. In addition, I served Veterans as Clinical Director of U.S.VETS Los Angeles. I embrace and continue to study several approaches to treatment, such as Family Systems Theory, Object Relations, Jungian, and Cognitive Behavioral Theory. I also provide in-service to clinics and enjoy community outreach educational offerings. I work well under pressure and have strong organizational and people skills. I was named professor of the year a number of times both by students and faculty. I know how to work with patients and help them achieve their goals of treatment.

You've gradually come to realize that you just have not been feeling yourself - whether it's the lack of energy, the terrible mood, or the bundle of nerves. It's been a few weeks, or even a few years, and all the things you've tried in order to lift yourself out of this slump haven't worked. You've found that turning to friends may help for the moment, but it's only temporary. It's time to take your emotional pain seriously enough to ask for the help you need and deserve. DEPRESSION is real; ANXIETY in all its many forms is real too. You're seeking a therapist who will begin by creating a safe place for you to express your feelings and your thoughts without being judged. You want the true issues you're struggling with to emerge and be understood. You want your therapist to "get" what your daily life feels like, and to be able to connect the dots about who and what made you who you are. Beyond that, you want her to have the expertise to know how to allow you to feel more deeply, to encourage you to explore thoughts that were set in stone long ago in order to get somewhere new, to have the skill to let your fears leave your nervous system, and the capacity to recognize the authentic you. You want to shed the depressed and anxious symptoms you walked in with, and to complete this therapy experience being empowered in new ways you haven't yet imagined. Please know that as a therapist, my energy is always balanced between the importance of deep inner change along with developing enhanced skill to act in the real world. For this reason, I have also devoted time to learning how to best help people who have Adult ADHD. Such folks need to meet so many challenges -- at work or school and at home with parents, partners and kids. It's my honor to be of service to individuals with these issues too.

I have worked extensively with emotional disturbed children, adolescents, young adults, couples and families who are dealing with emotional issues ranging from life adjustment to depressive and anxiety disorders to abuse and foster care topics. I have expertise and knowledge working with individual adults and couples. I treat clients specifically dealing with life transitions, parenting, relationships, divorce, death and separation matters as well as depressive and anxiety disorders. I provide guided pre-marital counseling sessions. I teach couples for to effectively communicate with each other and learn to problem solve and negotiate their differences . My practice also includes individuals seeking to enhance their personal awareness, improve their personal relationships, decision- making processes and communication skills.

"HEALTH AND HAPPINESS is my dedication to CHILDREN and their FAMILIES!" This is this very belief that reflects my life calling. The understanding that the proper nurturing of our minds and hearts will inevitably create a future that is balanced in justice and compassion. My mission is to translate this truth from an abstract macro cosmic concept into a practical microcosm. I have extensive experience counseling individual adults and children, couples, and families who are struggling with recovery from abuse, trauma, grief, depression, anger management, anxiety, academic problems, behavioral problems, low self-esteem, and conduct disorder. My goal is to offer a safe and peaceful environment for my clients to cope more effectively with their life issues and mental health problems. I would like to provide educational insight and instructional courses focused on healthy, responsible parenting. I present well rounded courses for every type of parent from single teen moms to family planning for engaged couples. Practice Areas: - Depression - Grief and Loss - Anxiety Disorders - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders - Specific Phobia - Trauma/ Violence/ Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/ Sexual abuse/ Rape - Incest Children - Attention Deficit Disorder/ Self-esteem / Social Issues/ Behavior Issues - Addictions / Substance Abuse - Relationships / Couples Therapy/ Divorce/ Infertility/ Infidelity and Intimacy Concerns - Parenting/ Counseling new Parents - Stress Managements/ Work related Conflicts Issue - Adolescence/ Marriage/ Family - Gender Identity Issues Office located in beautiful Brentwood neighborhood. Serving the West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills neighborhood areas.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Los Angeles is a psychotherapy practice that specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety, depression, and a whole multitude of other disorders and psychological problems. We are one of the few CBT centers in the country to use only licensed doctoral-level therapists, ensuring the highest quality of care for our clients. All of our therapists are expert in CBT, many of whom teach CBT at the graduate and post-graduate levels. At Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Los Angeles, we are proud to serve West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a short-term, highly focused therapy that has been shown to be the best treatment for numerous anxiety and depression, as well as a host of other problems. Unlike traditional talk-therapy, which often focuses on early childhood, cognitive behavioral therapy is present-focused, highly goal-oriented, and active. The CBT treatment approach allows significant improvement to occur much earlier than in traditional talk therapy. As a result, cognitive behavioral therapy can help you to end treatment sooner, teaching you to become your own best resource to solve problems. Overwhelming research suggests cognitive behavioral therapy is the most effective treatment for most disorders, with numerous studies supporting CBT treatment for depression and anxiety.

Leila Aboohamad is a licensed MFT in private practice for 30 years. She has developed successful methods for helping men and women in unsuccessful relationships look within to discover what is keeping them from creating healthy, happy "I Thou" relationships. The process includes an understanding of how of one's family of origin contributed to the lack of a solid , healthy and independent identity. Leila works with individuals and couples. Leila has an extensive background in spirituality and mindfulness , helping her clients to access that Inner Wisdom and serenity which guides them in all areas of life. Leila has worked for many years with professionals who are stressed and in need of direction re their special gifts and talents. Often times they are unaware of their true gifts and talents and are guided to look within to discover that perhaps a career change is necessary. it is so exciting to watch a new awareness of the true self come to consciousness as the client embraces that part for perhaps the first time. Leila is also an expert in anxiety disorders, panic disorder, co-dependency.

ISTDP - Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy. INDIVIDUAL THERAPY: A very powerful treatment for life and emotional issues that might be bothering you or someone you know or love. Anxiety, Depression, feeling stuck, Self-Esteem, healthier habits, Aging, Trauma, Healing from Abuse, Aging, Education & Career issues, Loss, Grief & Bereavement, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity, creating healthier habits, transforming recurring Negative Patterns. "COUPLES THERAPY" and "COUPLES & SEX THERAPY": I am a clinical member of the American Association of Couples and Sex Therapists (AACAST) and am a long-term member of an advanced couples and sex therapy supervision group at UCLA medical school. Among the modalities I utilize for Couples Therapy are the Dialogue of Intimacy and Sensate Focus. Couples find my approach extremely useful in resolving differences and enjoying better communication and greater satisfaction with their relationship.

Judith J. Bucholtz, Ph.D., is a clinical psychotherapist with over 24 years of experience. She specializes in individual, couples, children and adolescents, and family therapy. Judith Bucholtz is an interactive, psychodynamic therapist. Her therapeutic approach is working as a team, which provides support and compassionate feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. Judi builds on her client's strengths which will enhance the opportunity to focus on issues and what lies beneath them. This will develop more effective coping skills, reduce symptoms, all which lead to changes in our lives. With in-depth listening, sensitivity, and understanding, she integrates complimentary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. Her goal is to create a safe and caring environment. This will create consistency, dependability and enhance insight, motivation, and the personal growth you are striving for.

Treatment specialization includes: * All types of Depression, including hopelessness and despair * Generalized or situational Anxiety and Panic * Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse * Victims of PTSD are offered insight, support and skills to manage their symptoms and find healing * Assistance in restoring health and a sense of well-being following Car Accidents, Falls and Pre- and Post- Surgery * All forms of Life Transitions, such as marriage, children, career change, moving, divorce or separation * Relationship and Intimacy Issues are addressed to improve interpersonal relationships * Conflict Resolution and Couples counseling

I offer a complimentary 30 minute initial consultation for all new clients. This gives you a sense of how I work, and it also allows me to see if what I offer is a fit for your particular circumstances. My approach to therapy is generally Cognitive Behavioral which gives the client tools that help them utilize their physical, emotional and spiritual resources to empower their lives and feel better. I integrate my experience and training in clinical psychology with a forty year dedication to my Yoga and meditation practice, creating a nurturing and caring space where clients can feel safe to explore the causes of their personal and professional conflicts.

I am an AASECT Certified Sex Counselor, Clinical Sexologist and maintain a private practice in LA where I work with clients on love, relationship, and intimacy issues, addressing concerns varying from communication problems, performance anxiety, infidelity, love and sex addiction, lack of desire, power struggles, and parental concerns. Superior Court judges, private investigators, gynecologists, and psychiatrists refer clients who are having spousal abuse, relationship, or intimacy issues. As a certified hypnotherapist, Dr. Ava can help to improve the physical, mental and emotional aspects of your life. Hypnosis can enable you to access the sub-conscious mind to create any desired changes that you want including: weight control, stop smoking, build confidence and enhance male or female sexuality.

Dr. Payam Ghassemlou is currently in private practice in West Hollywood providing individual therapy. Having over twenty years of extensive training and research in the field of counseling and mental health, Dr. Payam has developed an integrative approach toward helping his patients to improve the quality of their lives. Dr. Payam also taught first-year medical students in the Doctoring 1 program at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Here, he instructed medical students on topics related to patient-centered interview, ethics and professionalism, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and developing communication skills.

Dr. Payam Ghassemlou is currently in private practice in West Hollywood providing individual therapy. Having over twenty years of extensive training and research in the field of counseling and mental health, Dr. Payam has developed an integrative approach toward helping his patients to improve the quality of their lives. Dr. Payam also taught first-year medical students in the Doctoring 1 program at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Here, he instructed medical students on topics related to patient-centered interview, ethics and professionalism, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and developing communication skills.

Treatment specialization includes: * All types of Depression, including hopelessness and despair * Generalized or situational Anxiety and Panic * Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse * Victims of PTSD are offered insight, support and skills to manage their symptoms and find healing * Assistance in restoring health and a sense of well-being following Car Accidents, Falls and Pre- and Post- Surgery * All forms of Life Transitions, such as marriage, children, career change, moving, divorce or separation * Relationship and Intimacy Issues are addressed to improve interpersonal relationships * Conflict Resolution and Couples counseling