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Are you ready for real change in your life but don't know how or are afraid to fail? I'm passionate about helping you get more of what you want and less of what you don't in your life. I help you do this by exploring your uniqueness, values, strengths and goals. I then provide direction, encouragement and accountability for you to move forward and accomplish all you desire. I work exclusively with teens and women on issues of self-esteem, relationships, life transition, depression/anxiety, career and personal development. I also offer pre-marital counseling as well as Christian based therapy. I offer life coaching which is very different than therapy. Coaching is a way for you to partner with a professional in discovering what you really want and how to get it in a short amount of time. My clients enjoy the convenience I offer through online video chat and or phone sessions. It provides them greater flexibility in time and less hassle of driving back and forth from appointments. I offer a free phone consultation to assess if we would be a good fit.

Would you like to take control of your life? If you repeatedly find yourself in relationships that hurt, have painful or traumatic events that still interfere with the enjoyment of your life today, suffer from anxiety or panic attacks,or have a relationship with food or your body that is hurting you, then I would like to help. I have nearly two decades of experience helping hundreds of clients move from pain and suffering to joy and happiness. My advanced training and experience in EMDR and Somatic Experiencing allow me to offer you a uniquely effective form of therapy designed to help you heal and get back to the business of living your life as quickly as possible.

Holistic and Alternative Therapy can safely and effectively create positive changes in your life. It is a drug-free way to promote transformation and create permanent positive change. Whether you are seeking academic success, anxiety treatment, to boost self esteem, enhance sports performance, recover from an injury, pain relief, quit smoking, or work through creative blocks, Holistic Therapy can help.

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.

As a firm believer in people's innate capacity for healing and growth, my therapeutic approach centers on empowering my clients' confidence and assisting them to adopt a balanced approach to life. My personal devotion to natural living guides my non-pharmaceutical treatment approach which relies mainly on the CBT and humanistic/existential approaches. To optimize treatment outcome I carefully tailor my interventions to the specific needs and styles of my clients. My goal is to help you fall in love with life again and obtain a state of internal balance which is the key for a happy, healthy, and meaningful life. In addition to providing individual, couple, and family psychotherapy, I facilitates workshops, seminars, and lectures on a variety of topics to professional organizations and at personal events. Please contact Michal for more details

Are you looking to make a positive change in your life but not quite sure what or how? Are there transitions in your life and you are unsure of how to cope with them? Do you have children and adolescents that you are finding hard to relate to? Do you feel stressed because of everything life throws at you? As your clinician, I want to work together to find a solution to these challenges. As humans, we should not have to deal with daily stress as a part of our lives and we shouldn’t have to figure it out all on our own. I specialize in working with children and adolescents. These two age populations are crucial in human development. During these stages of life, children experience many confusing emotions that relate to self identity, peer relationships, family relationships, life transitions and school. Working with children that range from 2-18 years old has allowed me to develop my knowledge with this delicate population. Working with children and adolescents, I have been trained to use different theoretical approaches, that which includes systemic, cognitive behavioral, postmodern, and humanistic. I also have experience working in the school setting providing counseling support and working within special education. My role is to provide support not only to the child, but also to the parents and family.

I offer Spiritual Counseling, Reiki Healing, Depth Psychology, and Psychotherapy. Soultender Intuitive Life Coaching is the result of a blending of my skills as a Therapist, Kundalini Yoga Instructor,Intuitive Empath, Clairvoyant, Reiki Practioner and my practical experience with a variety of spiritual practices. Clients come to me for several reasons: I am qualified to treat many issues including Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Insomnia, and Bipolar Disorder. The following is just a sample of some of my specialties: Depression, self-esteem, self-empowerment, overcoming habits and addiction, to find freedom from inner struggles and to discover a great depth of personal purpose and meaning or to find a new life direction. I offer psychotherapy and spiritual counseling, as well as healing, tarot and astrology readings. Meditation and Esoteric classes are also available.

Having better relationships is the focus of my practice. I work with individuals and couples to help explore issues that get in their way. Sometimes it's simply a matter of learning better communication skills. Sometimes there are past hurts that are creating the obstacles. Together we can develop a plan to help you reach your goals. I also specialize in Grief Therapy. The death of a loved one or unexpected relationship changes are profound losses. But there are other loses besiders death: divorce, moving to a new town, aging, empty nest syndrome, and the list goes on.I have a special interest in women's issues, especially women who have experienced early mother loss.lives. Besides seeing clients in private practice, I am a Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy at California State University, Dominguez Hills. I teach Human Communication and Legal and Ethical Issues of Counseling to therapists, social workers, and psychology graduate students. If you want to improve your relationship with both yourself and others, let's begin a dialogue and see if it's a good fit.

Dr. Bita Tebyani is a licensed Psychologist in Beverly Hills, California. Her Practice includes Couple's Psychotherapy and Individual Psychotherapy for Adults, Adolescents and Children. Bita Tebyani, Psy.D specializes in Substance Abuse and Addiction recovery, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Grief Recovery, Depression and Anxiety, Divorce Recovery, High Conflict Situation, Relationship Problems, Reunification Therapy. Dr. Tebyani is certified in EMDR. She has experience in working with children with special needs, ADHD and Autism Spectrum and offers Consultation for Parenting and Co-Parenting matters. In addition to her Private Practice, Bita Tebyani, Psy.D. is a Child Custody Mediator and trained in Forensic Psychology. Dr. Bita Tebyani can be retained for Expert Witness Services.

I offer psychotherapy services that will help you explore whatever it is that might be holding you back from living a vital and robust life. I can help you get your life on a track that will truly put you in touch with “happiness.” When we’re speaking to someone who is truly listening to us in a non-judgmental way we end up saying things we didn’t know we were going to say. This is therapeutic. When we talk to someone whom we feel truly hears us and “gets” us, who accepts us as we are . . . we begin to feel freer to reveal to that person (and, by proxy, to ourselves) more of who we really are. This is therapeutic. The healing that occurs in this safe space of speaking and being heard and seen is rarely duplicated in the world outside the consulting room. If you’re fortunate enough to have someone who gives you this kind of attention, then you know how precious that is. I create a safe space for revealing and discovering who you are, how you’re being in the world, and, if necessary, why? I help you find in yourself your preferred mode of being, to create more effective ways of getting what you want out of your life, and I work with you to execute a plan to make that happen. My work with couples (of any sexual orientation) includes conflict reduction, improving communication, and creating more intimate and ultimately satisfying relationships. There is often a breakdown in communication that takes place within a couple and leads to conflict, tension and even the dissolution of the bonded relationship altogether. Luckily, couples therapy addresses what is being said between two people, what is being heard, and what to do when the couple needs help finding a way to re-connect and enjoy each other again. There are few things more painful than feeling like you’ve lost the love you once shared with someone. If you’re in this position, you know exactly what I mean. It’s heartbreaking to feel disconnected from your loved one. Maybe the passion is missing, your day to day routine has dulled the spontaneity you once had, or you just don’t seem to know how to talk to each other anymore. I love working with couples because I get to be part of a process that allows people to restore their ability to experience companionship in a healthy and satisfying way. I now offer Skype sessions for your convenience.

I want you to know that by taking the time to seek out assistance for your distress on my page, you have already made the first and most important step toward improving your life. Therapy can be an invigorating, challenging, and illuminating journey in which you have the chance to learn more about yourself, heal old wounds, as well as improve on important relationships. My firm belief is that change doesn’t need to take forever; I will help you find the insight and awareness you most need to move forward in your life. You will experience achieving a dramatically higher quality of life in the utmost caring and non-judgmental environment through discovering your inner strengths and effective coping skills. Choosing a therapist you really connect to is one of the most important decisions you can make. I believe that the therapist should assume an active role throughout the therapeutic process rather than remain a passive participant, yet the session is not about me … it’s your time. Unlike many therapists, I believe that direct feedback is an essential part of the journey and when appropriate, I provide answers to questions as they are presented. If you're not sure exactly what you need, or you want to talk more about how we might work together, I offer all new clients a FREE consultation. Contact me today and we'll see if we are a good fit. Besides face-to-face Psychotherapy sessions, I offer online Psychotherapy, in which I teach clients specific strategies for working with emotional stress through a combination of email correspondence and Skype sessions.

Ron is located in Conejo Valley ( Westlake Village. California) serving the following areas: Malibu, Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Westlake Village, Lake Sherwood, T.O, Newbury Park and areas of Moorpark and Simi Valley. Ron is qualified in EMDR working with PTSD and trauma based injuries. He also is a specialties in addiction work. He works with chemically addicted individuals: both adolescent and adults. Additionally, he has many patients working on SA issues. Numerous professional actors, actresses and athletes see Ron to work on their relationshops, life issues, wellness, and professional development. Appointment are highly confidential Ron is a graduate of Pepperdine University, hold a M.A. In Counseling Psychology. He lives resided in Thousand Oaks, CA with his wife, Carrie, and two sons (Evan, 19 yr & Brad, 16 yrs old)

I have an eclectic practice offering psychotherapeutic services to couples, families and individuals in the Greater Los Angeles area. My clients range in age from 8 to 80 years of age and I have specialized in relational reparative and restoration work for over thirty years. At the Ludington Institute for Family Enrichment (LIFE) all our staff approaches therapy with the understanding that life is sacred and the relationships we share while traveling through life will serve as the determiners of our happiness.

Joan Howard is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice since 1978 in the Westlake/Thousand Oaks community. Her practice includes individual, couples and family therapy as well as group therapy; evolving specialties include women’s issues, stepfamilies, life transitions, coping with illness, geriatric, grief and loss issues and psychological support for patients and caregivers. She is currently involved with research and design of new programs and treatments for brain function impaired by stress, the aging process, anxiety and depression (RecognitioningTherapy).

I have been licensed as an MFT since 2001 and have worked in multiple counseling settings. My goal as a therapist is the assist my clients with becoming happier with themselves and their lives. Looking inside at ourselves can be difficult and uncomfortable but the growth that can occur makes it all worth it. I truly enjoy watching my clients gain insight, make changes in their thinking and behaviors and create a better sense of self. Although I worked with children for many years, my forte is seeing clients starting at age 18 and above.

Are you struggling to connect with your child? Do you have difficulty setting boundaries and getting results? PARENTING IS HARD. There are no books or guidelines to follow. Sometimes you just sit there and think, “Where did I go wrong?” or “How did we end up like this?” You want to be a support and help your child while also setting appropriate boundaries and providing a good example. I help parents connect with their children and bridge the gap in communication. Children and adolescents tend to feel misunderstood by adults, especially their parents. My specialty is assisting in creating that understanding relationship, while also allowing parents to maintain the appropriate boundaries necessary to allow their children to thrive.

Are you in a troubled relationship with your spouse, children, friends or co-workers? Are you feeling anxious? Depressed? Scared? Suffering from a poor self image? I can help you discover new ways to improve your relationships and love your life. I specialize in helping married and unmarried partners, parents and their children, adoptees, business owners and employees with relationship issues and problems. I work with those contemplating, navigating through or recovering from divorce and with teenagers who are struggling at home and in school. My style is supportive encouraging and relaxed, yet straight forward when you need me to be. I will listen to your special circumstances, help you gain perspective and give you the tools and confidence you need to make wanted changes. I am a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and can help clients who are struggling to incorporate their faith into their decision making process and ultimately into their emotional wellness. The good news is...you really can feel better! I believe in helping you reach your goals by building confidence, teaching you to communicate more effectively and helping you discover a sense of purpose. You will learn what you were never taught about how to create successful relationships and get what you want and need from them. In our sessions, you will know what it feels like to be heard, understood and accepted in a safe environment. Together, we will work on overcoming the negative thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are interfering with your happiness and will find solutions to your specific life challenges. Click on my newsletters link at the top right of this page and you will see various issues that have been covered over the years. Each newsletter includes suggestions on actions you can take to make things better. Sometimes this is easier said than done and I can help you take these actions. If you wish to receive a copy of my newsletters, 6 times per year, just let me know by e-mail and I will be happy to send them to you. The decision to begin counseling can be difficult. It is also the first step toward creating change in your life. All you need to do today is call to make an appointment. Then we can get you started on your road to feeling better. I look forward to speaking with you.

Quite simply, for a nominal fee, I come to you. In that way your therapy sessions take place in a private, familiar setting. I strive to be on time - as I value yours. My general orientation is cognitive behavioral, although, to suit a client I may pull from other therapeutic modalities. The goal is always with the client in mind. I use humor, I believe laughter is good medicine! I'm trained in natural health as well as psychotherapy and may address holistic therapies, nutrition and meditation etc.with my people to see if they might be interested in including such items - if appropriate- in their work.

Therapy is a rare opportunity to be profoundly understood by another person.If you are looking for that deep understanding and a place to examine your life, I would be honored to work with you. I offer a safe and caring environment with an open, compassionate and interactive approach. My style is mostly eclectic, however my work is informed by ecotherapy,family system theory, attachment theory and the neuropsychology of trauma. Together we will explore the impact of your past on the present; yet because insight alone is often not sufficient in bringing about change, we will also develop concrete tools to help you live a more productive and joyful life. A life that is truly yours! The first step is often the hardest one! Come for a consultation.

As a licensed Psychotherapist and Life Coach, I work with Individual Adolescents and Adults. I specialize in Counseling / coaching for Teens who are suffering, as The Teens Coach. I am Certified in Systematic Training for Effective Parenting--helping parents and caregivers learn better ways to manage and help troubled and troubling Teens. I also specialize in Counseling / coaching for Men or women in Mid-Life Crisis misery, helping Individuals uncover barriers to greater happiness and success and learn to use one's own "Inner Coach."

I am a Humanistic therapist who leads with empathy and specializes in LGBTQIA+ affirmative care, co-transition support, non-monogamy, GSRD (gender, sex, relationships, diversity), parasociality, and the unique mental health needs of celebrities or other entertainment industry professionals. My clinical approach integrates narrative therapy, attachment work, nonviolent communication, and psychoeducation to help clients reclaim their voice, autonomy, and capacity for joy. I focus on dissolving power dynamics in the therapy room while centering intersectionality, antiracism, and body neutrality/positivity.

Rod Louden is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Woodland Hills, CA. Rod is the author of Monster Relationships: Taming the Beasts that are Killing Your Relationships and was selected to be a contributing author to 101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life, Vol. 3, along with Mark Victor Hansen (Chicken Soup for the … fame), Ken Blanchard, Les Brown, Bryon Katie and others. For decades I have had the honor of helping people on their journey to overcome difficult life challenges. I am humbled by the trust that so many have gifted me. I strive to create an environment that is validating and empathetic; a sanctuary away from the chaos where you can breathe and relax and figure out what your next step is in order to reach the vision you have for yourself. My job is to give you the knowledge, tools, and skills to be able to do so. I love my job.

I am a Certified Bilingual (English/Russian) Marriage and Family Therapist and Hypnotherapist. I have a private practice, where I lead groups, work with couples as well as individual clients. My techniques focus on helping people regain their physical health, mental peace and attain emotional stability. I use the wisdom contained in ancient traditions to reveal the inner workings of the mind-body balance. I try to help a person understand their thoughts and emotions, which enables them to recognize their behavioral patterns. Once these patterns are identified, I share tools that will give people ability to become their own healers.

Hypnotherapist since 2000 Instructor at Hypnosos Motivation Institute since 2001 Reiki Practitioner since 1992 Reiki Maste/Teacher With the addition of a Masters Degree in Psychology, I found that the combination of my training and honed skills makes me uniquely suited to guide my clients through whatever challenge they wish to overcome and help them realize – even surpass – their personal goals. I believe that within ourselves there is an infinite well of resources just waiting to be tapped; and it is my passion to help my clients discover and cultivate their own unique gifts that will bring them joy and fulfillment in every area of their lives.

The Villa Treatment Center with upscale amenities, innovative addiction treatment and extended care services, delivers quality treatment programming, strong recovery support, and an unparalleled level of comfort and care while keeping an environment of hope, strength, love, and tolerance for all. Let us help you take those first steps. The Villa Treatment Center is the premiere addiction treatment facility in Los Angeles. Know someone in need of addiction recovery? Contact us today!

Life's challenges can be tough, but there are ways to navigate them. I am here to meet you where you are offering you a safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment to help you navigate what is holding you back. As your therapist, I will walk with you on a journey of self-discovery and healing to reclaim your inspiration and guiding light.

You're no wimp if you're willing to confront the lions and tigers and bears in your life. When you're ready to vanquish a dragon or two, I'll be ready to help you. Bottom line, you can count on me to deliver discrete, compassionate, respectful, and short-term, solution-focused services that will be helpful to you. I welcome the opportunity to work with clients like you to ... ~Face coupling/uncoupling issues ~Live with injury, illness, and disability (Specialties include Alzheimer's and other dementia and memory issues, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), MS, and vocational/workplace disabilities) ~Manage CareGiving and CareGetting ~Respond effectively to the needs of children ~Manage anxiety, stress, depression, and fear ~Deal with conflict, anger, frustration, and abuse ~Work through significant change/loss ~Modify defeating behaviors ~Boost self-esteem and self-confidence ~Balance professional and personal life choices ~Make hard-to-make decisions (Examples include: births, deaths, mid-life transitions, empty nest, aging parents, and optimizing the 'golden' years) By the way, if you are home bound, a road warrior, or find my offices to be geographically inconvenient, we can certainly consider the appropriateness of online therapy for you. Just ask me. Client Rights ~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ You have the right to receive respectful treatment that will be helpful to you. ~ You are entitled to a safe environment, free from sexual, physical and emotional abuse. ~ You may always refuse to answer questions or refuse to share information ~ You are entitled to know the limits of confidentiality and when I must disclose information to others. ~ You have the right to ask questions about your therapy/coaching. ~ You have the right to discontinue therapy/coaching when you choose.

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 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.

Do you feel misunderstood? Would you like to communicate better? You can learn to listen and be heard. I focus on helping you define your goals and work toward finding solutions. I have been helping couples, individuals and families improve their lives by offering tools to assist each person to discover his or her uniqueness. I want to encourage you on your journey to greater emotional health by helping you erase unwanted thoughts and improve your relationships with others as well as with yourself.

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.

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.

"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.

There is no longer a reason to go through life unhappy or unfulfilled, leave goals unattained or let a divorce result in lifelong animosity. People in need of assistance or individual psychotherapy, with issues just like yours come into our office every day They have made the decision to take control of their lives and affairs. I have been in private practice in the Los Angeles-Santa Monica area for over 30 years. People in need of life coaching, psychotherapy, relationship counseling, marriage family counseling, and sex therapy can achieve fulfillment. Not so long ago, many psychological problems went untreated. Today, not only are these problems treated, they’re solved! In addition, many individuals simply require assistance with focus and guidance as they make their way through the travails of the 21st century. If you have a need for individual psychotherapy, life coaching, marriage family counseling, sex therapy or help with other psychiatric issues, contact Dr. Dreyfus now for a free telephone consultation.

Need help with your relationships? Stressed out? Confused? Want direction? Need a confidential consultation? Call Vera. Vera has been providing counseling services since 1991. Specializing in all relationship and personal growth issues. Talk to the voice of experience.

I help adults, kids, couples and families discover their true potential and find effective ways to express themselves. Are you looking for peace? To be fully present in the moment? To have your thoughts and feelings work with you rather than against you? In a supportive and understanding environment, I will teach you tools that you will be able to practice in the real world, so that you can love the life you live. Call for a free consultation to see if it feels like a good match. I can teach you ways to help you easily become more present, patient, efficient and less frazzled, distracted and upset. You may even try expressing yourself using art materials, as you gain perspective, solve problems, discover or strengthen your voice, and create your life. Three keywords to remember: Art Therapy, Mindfulness and Affordable Therapy

Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck? Or feeling sad or unsatisfied in your life or relationships? Finding the right person to talk to about life’s difficulties can also be challenging. I have a passion for helping people achieve more fulfillment and balance in their lives. I use empathy and insight to help address each person’s unique individual needs, and to help them make more intuitive and authentic choices. I can help others discover and unlock negative thoughts and patterns of the past, allowing them to focus on the present, feel more fulfilled, and achieve goals for the future. Please call me for more information or to set up an appointment. I offer a free phone consultation, and a complimentary 20-minute face-to-face consultation.

Sometimes in life when we are feeling stuck it can be challenging to figure out where to go or where to begin. My advice during these times is to make a decision to get help and reach out so you can gain a fresh perspective on your issues and your journey, and you will feel better just knowing you are taking action. Today is always a great day to start fresh.

I have been a licensed marriage and family therapist in Los Angeles, CA for 24 years. My office is located in West Los Angeles and my office is comfortable, animal friendly and located near the 405 and 10 Freeways. I received my license in 1991 and my background is working with foster children. I started up several programs and found the work rewarding and difficult. Being a foster parent is a hard job because it was always the goal to reunify the child with their parents if at all possible. I started working with transgender people almost 20 years ago and have helped so many people transition to become themselves. I was an active member of the Los Angeles Gender Center for many years before going out on my own with a psychiatrist to start my own company called, Gender Wellness of Los Angeles that has been in practice for over 13 years. I have loved my work in the transgender community and am an active member of World Professional Association of Transgender Health. As an organization we were instrumental in getting Gender Identity Disorder removed from the DSM-IV and replaced it with Gender Dysphoria. It is no longer a mental disorder and is now considered a medical condition. As a member of this organization, I am active in working with policy and procedures for the transgender community and helping them get access to the best doctors, mental health providers and all other resources necessary for a happy and successful transition. My company is called Gender Wellness of Los Angeles and we are able to provide the necessary letters needed for hormones and sex confirming surgeries to the female to male and male to female transgender person. We provide individual, family and couples counseling as well as referrals to a psychiatrist for psychotropic medications if needed. Additionally, I work with the gay/lesbian population as well as anyone seeking therapy who wants to change behaviors that are no longer working for them in their lives. I use a direct approach and believe that the client and myself are a team working together to improve relationships to friends, family, co-workers and loved ones.

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 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.

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

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.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that approaches therapy with a holistic point of view. Over the past twelve years, I have had the opportunity to work with many diverse people from various cultures, ages ranges, and socio-economic systems. Many of the issues I assist with include Trauma/PTSD, sexual assault/molestation, stress/panic attacks, chronic pain, and relationship dynamics. I am also an expressive art therapist. That means I use right and left-brain processes such as breathing exercises, meditation, dominant/non-dominant handwriting, dance/movement, collage and art to access deeper elements of self for whole body healing. ​ My style is collaborative, empathic, compassionate, and with the utmost respect for your strengths and internal resources. I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, psychodynamic, mindfulness, expressive arts and somatic psychotherapy to ensure you are able to calm anxiety, thrive after trauma, and rediscover your most precious assets. We will explore all of you including your bio-psycho-social-spiritual values, beliefs, and thought patterns. As a holistic psychotherapist, we co-create a system that looks at your diet, lifestyle choices, spiritual/religious beliefs, and the mind/body connection that accesses deeper aspects of yourself for whole body healing. I specialize in working with youth, adults, couples, and groups; many of whom consider themselves part of the LGBTQ community struggling with a variety of tribulations including life transitions, strong emotions of anxiety and/or anger, trauma, spirituality, and grief/bereavement. Prior to psychotherapy, I worked in the government and private sectors of information technology. My experience has given me a deep understanding of what it takes to optimize leadership, C-level executives, and motivate employees for optimal performance. Through my leadership and team building retreats and workshops, your team can master critical thinking, expand creativity, and foster innovation for business development and growth.

I have an open and interactive style using experience, skill, intuition and humor. With cutting-edge techniques like Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and EEG Biofeedback combined with practical solutions and a lot of heart, things can really change for you. I work with lots of different issues especially LGBTQ, couples, phase of life, trauma, grief and loss, and addiction recovery. Give me a call, let's talk about what's going on for you and I'll see how I can help.

In my practice the emotional healing power of empathetic understanding and relationship building meet the latest neuro scientific technology. Computerized EEG neuro feedback, advanced EMDR protocols, and hypnosis are utilized in the context of years of experience in Cognitive Behavioral and body oriented psychotherapy. Working with the mind — thinking, communicating, relating, feeling — can effect the brain in positive ways. And conversely, working with the brain — neural rhythms, connectivity and brain wave synchrony — can effect the way we think and feel. Where we start is up to you. Let’s explore the possibilities together. Call or email for a complementary telephone consultation.

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.

Hello, I am Mariela (she/they) a Queer and Genderfluid Bilingual Associate Clinical Social Worker. I utilize an empowering, trauma-informed, and holistic lens acknowledging the emotional, mental, physical, spiritual and environmental impacts. As a first generation immigrant and Queer person of color, I am deeply committed to supporting 1st Generation/immigrants, LGBTQIA+ community, and people of color, Latinx, Black, Indigenous folks, and more. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, I incorporate somatic practices, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed CBT, relational-cultural, mindfulness, psychoeducation, etc. In sessions, I aim to create a space that is safe and free of judgment, a space that centers your goals as we collaboratively explore and work towards them with patience, transparency, trust, empathy, and accountability. I ground my practice in my belief that every person deserves respect and quality of life. I heavily believe in personalizing and providing culturally affirming services to each individual. I acknowledge ancestral values, beliefs, and practices to support overall well-being, and I utilize an anti-oppressive, intersectional and decolonial humanizing lens.