Avalon Malibu is a residential treatment center located in Malibu, California licensed to treat drug, alcohol and mental health issues. It is the only Malibu treatment center directly on the beach with beach access. We are JCAHO accredited, dually licensed by ADP and by the Department of Social Services, and accredited by the Department of Mental Health to treat both primary psychiatric issues and also chemical dependency issues. We run a highly personalized program with multiple individual sessions with Masters level and PhD level therapists. Our expertise is in Dual Diagnosis/Co-Occurring disorders. Our unique approach utilizes Board Certified Physicians specializing in Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Addictionology , Neurology and Eastern Medicine. Avalon Malibu has an optional Buddhist-informed track led by author and meditation teacher Noah Levine, MSW. Along with a solid Family Program in addition to an IOP (Intensive Outpatient.)

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"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.

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.

We are all human, and at one point or another, yearn to feel heard and understood. Our circumstances can be an amalgamation of multiple factors, external as well as internal. Carmit is interested in getting to know and hear your experiences and help make sense of the circumstances, feelings and challenges you are going through. Having a multicultural background and being multilingual, Carmit is interested about the balance between the universality of human experience and a person's individual circumstances.

I am in private practice specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression and relationship difficulties. I see individuals, couples, and families. My approach to counseling and psychotherapy is highly integrative, using strategies from many different models of treatment in a manner that best fits the needs and the goals of the person.

I am in private practice specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression and relationship difficulties. I see individuals, couples, and families. My approach to counseling and psychotherapy is highly integrative, using strategies from many different models of treatment in a manner that best fits the needs and the goals of the person.

As a Post Modern Narrative therapist, I work in a way that often challenges old patterns and beliefs about who you are and what you are capable of achieving. I work with a wide range of personal concerns providing services that focus on the solutions rather than focusing on the problems. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to your individual needs to help attain the relief and personal growth you’re striving for. My therapeutic style allows me to collaborate with you on solutions to your concerns. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve today's challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. Providing therapy for individuals, couples and LGBT matters. Treatment specialization includes: Therapy for Depression and Anxiety Couples Counseling LGBT related therapy for individuals and their families Grief Counseling Work and Career issues Stress Management Addiction & Recovery Support As a Post Modern Narrative therapist, I work in a way that often challenges old patterns and beliefs about who you are and what you are capable of achieving. I work with a wide range of personal concerns providing services that focus on the solutions rather than focusing on the problems. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to your individual needs to help attain the relief and personal growth you’re striving for. The first therapy consultation is free so please call or email me for your appointment today.