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Therapists in Ventura, CA 93005
Linda K. Laffey, MA, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
Westlake Village, CA 91362
I Can Help You With Relationships, Trauma, Anxiety, & Eating
Reduce Stress, Boost Happiness, & Enjoy Life
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.
Stacey Osder, LCSW
Mental Health Counselor/Therapist
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Imagine a Life Fulfilled.. Hard to Do?
I Can Help You.
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.
Jennifer Begelfer, M.A., PPS. Supervised by James Walsh, LMFCC 21963
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
Counseling for Individuals, Children, and Adolescents
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.
LA Therapy Network (LATN)
Mental Health Counselor/Therapist
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Feminist Therapy Practice, Trauma Experts
Therapy Specialists! Expect More; Expect the Best! LATN
My practice is a unique type of practice. I am a firm believer that 2 heads are better than one. So, I have decided to form a group network of therapists who collaborate together to provide the best services that we can offer! We do more than just one therapist can do alone. I hired a team of licensed therapists who could work together, each offering a unique perspective, training and expertise, enabling us all to be able to provide you with better trained, skilled and experienced clinicians because we cross-train each other! We discuss case issues and collaborate to offer superior services to our clientele! For example, I am the owner and director of LA Therapy Network. I am a feminist therapist, have special knowledge and experience helping women in transitions and transitional ages, am expert in the treatment of trauma and trauma related syndromes, and I have over 25 years working with alternative families, adolescents, women and various sexual and gender variant communities. I am especially knowledgeable about women's issues, sex crimes, impact of sudden deaths, teen issues and the GLBTQI communities. I am trained in the treatment of extreme forms of trauma and chronic, repeated abuse/violence. If you are a person dealing with rape, incest or sexual abuse/violence for example, I am ideal therapist to contact. However I don't have as much experience in the treatment of couples, but I do have 2 therapists who are excellent at treating couples! So, if you are a gay male couple who is seeking a sensitive therapist who has an expertise in trauma you may seek me out. I will consult with my colleagues who treat couples to ensure that I am providing you with better care. I have ready access to therapists who are more knowledgeable and thus you benefit! Whereas if I were in practice on my own, you'd be left to getting only my knowledge and you'd have to hope I knew enough about what I was doing. This is really the truth about individual private practices. A therapist only is as good as his/her training. And let’s face it, there is only so much one can focus their training on. Thus... a group network of therapists makes all of us better! I make sure that every therapist here has different training, expertise and approaches and understandings of how to help clients. That way we all benefit... and that means we can pass our skills as a team onto you! It’s like getting an entire skilled clinical team of experts in one therapist! In addition, let’s say there are situations where I want to refer you out to seek additional services. Often I am just going to refer you to another member of my team. That way you are going to get a better chance of us collaborating closely together! Not so if I were just working on my own. I'd send you out to another professional who is working solo as well. The truth is we won't talk a lot. That means you as the customer get less than ideal care. That’s the whole idea of why I formed LATN, LA Therapy Network!
Dr. John Silver, PHD
Licensed Psychoanalyst
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Has Helpful Blog
Recommended
'Modern Psychoanalysis to Know Why You Do What You Do'
'Hours until Midnight'
Dr. John Silver says, "Journey together into your Unconscious. We specialize in In-Depth Therapy which seeks the root cause of your Psychological Issues using Certified Modern Psychoanalysis and Existential Analysis. We use your Curiosity and Intelligence to explore and find the Real You." Online Therapy and Counseling Until Midnight by Dr. John Silver offers 25 years of experience providing Modern Psychoanalysis and Online Sex Therapy Until Midnight in Los Angeles, Nationally and Internationally. Dr. Silver is a Certified Online Therapist (#00663), Certified Modern Psychoanalyst (#P60366), Licensed Marriage, Family and Child Counselor (CA #MFT14943) and Certified Sex Counselor (AASECT).
Allison Lieberman, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Connect with your Best Life and Relationships
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.
Catherine Lockwood, LMFT
Mental Health Counselor/Therapist
Los Angeles, CA 90049
ISTDP Dynamic Psychotherapy and "Couples & Sex" Therapy
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.
Marjan Bakhtiyari Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Start Living the Life You Want to Live Today!
"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
Psychologist
Los Angeles, CA 90049
We specialize in cutting-edge, clinically proven treatments
All of our therapists are psychologists and experts in CBT.
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.
Meredith C. Murphy, Ph.D.
Psychologist
Los Angeles, CA 90401
Has Helpful Blog
Play Therapy & Psychotherapy for Kids, Teens, & Young Adults
Silver Lake Area of Los Angeles, CA 90039
I specialize in psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and young adults undergoing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, academic, and relational difficulties. For younger children, I use play therapy, as play is the language that children use to express themselves. I approach therapy with the understanding that each individual and family is unique; therefore, I tailor my approach to best meet each client’s needs and challenges. I know it may be difficult to find a therapist you can trust, which is why I provide a warm, empathic, non-judgmental, supportive environment in which my clients feel safe to explore, and work through, their difficulties. If you would like to see your child reach his or her full potential and lead a richer, more satisfying life, contact me to see if I am the right fit for your family.
Janeen Locker, Ph.D.
Mental Health Counselor/Therapist
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Psychotherapy for Adolescents and Adults
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice with over 27 years of education and experience in my field. I provide an opportunity to make changes in your life even if you have tried therapy before. My training has been in both cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy and have completed both predoctoral and postdoctoral interships through Yale University. I specialize in the treatment of dissociative disorders, eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, personality disorders and personal growth. I assist people to transform from feeling blocked in some area of their lives to achieving their own definition of success. I believe in deep work and in the capacity of psychotherapy to create lasting life changes. In addition to my practice, I enjoy being a consultant to other mental health professionals and the media.
Casey Weitzman, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Transgender Expert
Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation Exploration
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.
Stefanie Stolinsky, Ph.D.
Mental Health Counselor/Therapist
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
With more than 2 years of clinical expertise to psychotherapy, Dr. Stolinsky brings a healthy, female emotional perspective to psychotherapy. With her extensive clinical and forensic background, Dr. Stolinsky is also suited to speak to those sexually, physically and emotionally abused as children. Dr. Stolinsky is the author of the best selling book, ACT IT OUT: 25 Expressive Ways to Heal from Childhood Abuse (2002) published by New Harbinger Publications, Inc. A second edition of this book with a link to YouTube with actors enacting these exercises will be out in January. These exercises allow clients to review and repeat past behavior as adults to make changes to their present lives. A clinical and forensic psychologist, Dr. Stolinsky is a nationally recognized expert in the fields of trauma, PTSD, and child abuse. Born and raised in San Francisco, California, Dr. Stolinsky is a graduate of UCLA. She practices clinical and forensic psychology in Beverly Hills, CA. and has been an Adjunct Professor at the California Graduate Insititute, and has taught at UCLA extension as well as given many lectures on neuropsychology and object relations psychotherapy. Dr. Stolinsky was featured in Jane Velez-Mitchell's book I WANT as an advisor on child abuse, serial killings and anti-social personality disorder as well as other psychological topics such as gambling, drug and alcohol addictions and eating disorders. .
Mariela Huazano, ASW, MSW
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist
North Hollywood, CA 91602
Inclusive Psychological Services
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.
Charles Rosasco, MA, LMFT, CIRT
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, CA 90048
LIFE CHANGING PSYCHOTHERAPY
Different people respond to different methods of healing. For that reason I am trained in a number of different healing modalities such as: Humanistic Psychology— This approach provides you with a safe, unconditionally accepting experience in the therapeutic relationship. In this way we work to remove any toxic shame you may be carrying from the past. This can be particularly helpful if you come from a difficult family upbringing. Many of our issues we carry are a result of negative relationship patterns from the past. Humanistic psychology does reparative work by making the therapeutic relationship as accepting, non-judgmental, and healing as possible. Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Inner Child Work— These tools teach you how to relate to yourself in a loving, present time, productive manner. Most of us suffer from a strong “inner critic.” With the skills of Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Inner Child work, you will learn to alleviate suffering generated by the self-critic and move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Work— The most commonly used type of therapy, CBT is effective for helping you move out of stagnation and into accountable action when working on achieving specific goals. Goals are set and tracked within the therapy so you are not alone in them. It is sometimes not enough to gain insight and do emotional healing in therapy, we often need to work toward concrete behavioral changes. CBT lets us do just that. Emotional Freedom Technique-- Also referred to as “tapping”, this healing modality is used specifically to reduce cortisol levels in your blood stream which will in turn ease depression and anxiety. Cortisol is the hormone released by the brain’s amygdala gland when under stress— sometimes resulting in paralyzing fears. Once cortisol levels reduce, you will often feel able to handle whatever is challenging you in a more direct, effective manner. How do you work in couples counseling? As well as being a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am also a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist. If you are currently experiencing issues in your romantic relationship, it is important to find a therapist who has specific couples training to help you. Imago relationship therapy is one of the most renowned therapies in treating couples. Imago therapy is based on learning effective “mirroring” communication skills, being able to hold each person’s experience in equal esteem, and making decisions in a cooperative / safe way. In the process we heal the “unfinished business of childhood” (i.e. past hurts or issues) that we transfer over from our family of origin to our adult romantic partners. As a result of this kind of healing we gain greater maturity, intimacy, and fulfillment in relationships. See the Imago Couples Therapy section of this site for more. What about life coaching? I am also a Certified Strategic Intervention Life Coach. Tony Robbins and Cloe Madanes developed this form of life coaching. The coaching is based off Mr. Robbins’ research and seminars as well as Ms. Madanes’ experience as a psychotherapist and author. Together they coined the theory of “Human Needs Psychology”. This theory states that all of our behaviors and beliefs are driven by six basic needs. When these needs are made conscious we are better equipped at fulfilling them in ways that provide optimal growth and happiness. Life coaching might best be thought of as a form of unique behavioral therapy. That is, when you stop ruminating on the reasons things are not working out, and start changing your behavior to act in accord with what you say you want, your goals can be achieved. I also run men's groups. Please inquire for more info. If you're ready to take a step toward change, contact me. I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if this might be a good fit for you.
Jessica Romeyn, Psy.D.
Counselor
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Therapeutic & Educational Consulting
Serving Adolescents and Young Adults with Unique Challenges
Dr. Romeyn is committed to helping families locate the most appropriate educational and therapeutic options for their children and young adults. Dr. Romeyn takes a holistic approach by obtaining a thorough picture of an adolescent, young adult, and family in order to match the individual’s needs and challenges as well as strengths and capacities to the most appropriate school or program. This approach starts with an in depth analysis of existing reports, in person interviews, and interviews with other professionals that have worked with the family. Once a thorough picture has been painted, Dr. Romeyn will work with the family to locate the most appropriate setting. Once the setting has been decided, Dr. Romeyn will assist with admissions and help to ensure a smooth transition. Dr. Romeyn is committed to a long-term partnership with her clients and families. When working with a family on residential planning and placement, Dr. Romeyn will stay involved for a period of one year. This involves assistance with transitional planning, regular contact with a school or program to keep current on her clients’ therapeutic and academic progress, and generally serving as a liaison between parents and program personnel when needed. If additional placements are suggested, Dr. Romeyn will assist with locating and the process of transitioning. In addition, Dr. Romeyn will frequently visit her clients as she travels throughout the year. Over the past year Dr. Romeyn has visited over 250 residential schools and programs including therapeutic and emotional growth schools, therapeutic wilderness programs, therapeutic group homes, drug and alcohol treatment programs, residential treatment centers, psychiatric facilities and therapeutic boarding schools. Dr. Romeyn has a thorough understanding of all aspects of the schools and programs to which she refers families. Aspects of programs include: training of therapists, theoretical framework, qualifications of program personnel, the quality of residential living, recreational and learning opportunities.
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