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I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (lic # 50848) specializing in individual, couples and family therapy and I maintain a private practice in Westlake Village, California. My theoretical orientation is interactive Cognitive Behavioral and Solution focused therapy, but I am also very comfortable using a more Psychodynamic approach. I want to support my clients as they develop their own 'tool-bag' of coping skills to empower themselves to manage their lives and to improve their overall functioning. During a therapy session, I provide support, encouragement and practical feedback to help my clients. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. As a private practitioner I help clients with Anxiety, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Gender identity concerns, Marital Problems and Mood Disorders. I hold a certification as an AOD Counselor (Alcohol & Other Drug) and I have expertise in helping men, women and adolescents with addiction issues; whether the addiction is to street drugs, prescription drugs, alcohol or to the internet. (Gaming, pornography, chat-rooms, cyber-infidelity). I am certified in Internet Addiction and the Psychology of the Web. I am the on-site Therapist for A Wildwood Recovery Center, which is a residential treatment center located in Thousand Oaks. Experience: Ventura County Behavioral Health:Dual-Diagnosis Clinician Telecare corporation Turning Point Aegis Methadone Clinic West Coast Counseling Center Simi Valley Free Clinic A Community Recovery Center

I believe that psychotherapy is a place where, in a safe and confidential environment, you can talk about your most personal thoughts, feelings and life experiences. For a variety of reasons and at different ages, a person may find themselves suffering from painful feelings and exhibiting behaviors that negatively impact some or many aspects of their life and even their health. The psychotherapeutic process provides an opportunity to explore and understand these feelings and experiences through a clearer lens. Ultimately, this brings about positive changes in the way you see yourself, and choices you make. You can learn healthy coping mechanisms, improve communication and have more control over those things that undermine the success of your life, whether you are a teenager or a senior. Of course, there are a variety of reasons and stages of life that brings a person to therapy. Whatever it is, the work will lead to a relationship with yourself that is more loving, honest, constructive and nurturing. No matter what your age, that relationship is essential to living an authentic, healthy and rewarding life. Sometimes, life presents you with situations and problems that seem more than you can handle. Relationship difficulties, parenting problems or problems with parents or peers, health issues, loss, or a dissatisfaction with life can get expressed in a lack of energy, depression, sadness, or anger. Therapy can provide a healing pathway. Working with a qualified and experienced therapist can help you change your life. As difficult as it often is to take the first step, once you do, you are likely to find there can be great relief in reaching out and sharing your story.

Avedian Counseling Center offers individual, couple's, and family therapy. We are located in Sherman Oaks, Woodland Hills, Glendale, Pasadena, and Hollywood. As the owner of Anger Management 818, I oversee the operations. We facilitate anger management classes, and offer executive coaching for those who prefer a one to one modality. I supervise several Associates, and help guide them in their work with clients. The rate to work with an Associate is $150 for a 50-minute sessions. Sliding scale is offered for those in need.

Do you struggle with anxiety, fears and phobias or flashbacks and panic attacks. These symptoms of anxiety also cause depression. Have you tried to get rid of these symptoms using talk therapies alone? Have you been disappointed with those results? EMDR is an evidenced based therapy which lessens feelings of shame, fear, and other feelings that hold self judgment and self limiting beliefs . Beliefs are important because they drive our livesIf (especially the beliefs that are unconscious). EMDR is a process that can easily change your perspective and disempower these limiting beliefs. I use EMDR and EFT (emotional freedom techniques) for faster relief of symptoms of sadness, shame, and fears. These are the 2 therapy techniques that bring the fastest relief to clients in emotional pain.

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!

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.

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.

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.

All of us hit roadblocks in our lives. Often the chaos of life presents a situation or event that causes stress and anxiety. You may not know how to think about the problem let alone what to do about it. In addition, feeling unhappy, unfulfilled, or unmotivated, does not require an event to provoke pain. I'm talking about a need to be heard, listened to, …… understood. If you’re depressed or anxious, always angry or simply feeling unmotivated, we can work toward putting that puzzle inside you together. What we are seeking is change. Something that we can measure that helps you make more effective choices, or reduces your stress, or alters patterns in your behavior that have gotten in your way or simply helps you understand yourself and your life in a less complicated way. In addition to indvidual therapy, I work with many couples who have hit crossroads in their relationships and we try to find that common demominator of communication, that point where each partner will choose to listen to the other. Not an easy task, I relish the struggle and invite couples willing to take the leap.

Kris Donna Mack has been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist on the staff of Ventura Counseling Center for 30 years. She provides individual, couple and family counseling as well as supervising interns on staff. As a Christian therapist her philosophy is that healing and wholeness in a person's life takes place on an emotional, physical and spiritual level. She is married for over 40 years and has two adult daughters. Kris Donna is an advid runner and backpacker. She recently finished her third marathon in 2005 and backpacked the entire John Muir Trail in 2002 with her husband, Kit. She has a passion for life and enjoys being outside in God's creation. Areas of emphasis in her practice have been chemical dependency, especially alcoholism, eating disorders such as bulemia and compulsive overeating, weight control and self esteem issues with women. She also enjoys givng parenting skills to help parents raise their children and doing premarital counseling to help prevent future divorce. She has given seminars in building self esteem in childern and adults. She has taught "Making A difference"- Positive Parenting classes at the Government Center in Ventura, CA. Confidentiality is a high prority with her cleints. She sees change as a process and and helps clients evaluate their belief systems around change in their lifes. She is compassionate with her clients and an encourager and gives them hope. She uses a variety of clinical tools for interventions with her cleints. She realizes each person is unique and taylors their treatment plans to their individual needs.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a focus on providing treatment for the following mental health issues; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; Child and Adult Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence, Traumatic Loss, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Suicidal Ideation, Panic Disorder, General Anxiety, Adolescence (Teens), Self-Harming, LGBTQIA+, Substance Abuse Disorders, Military Combat Trauma. Codependency. Parenting. Coparenting. Divorce. Individual, Couples, Family and Children. " A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step" Lao Tzu

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)

As a Solution Focused Therapist, Executive Director, Michael Kaufman, M.F.T., Psy.D., and his team utilize both Cognitive-Behavioral and Family Systems techniques. Our 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 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, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. Treatment specialization includes: Therapy for Depression and Anxiety Domestic Violence/Anger Management (15 years experience, approved by Los Angeles and Ventura County Court System) Couple and Premarital Counseling Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency, Addiction & Recovery (15 years experience) Family Counseling Parenting Classes/Groups (13 years experience, certified Parent Project facilitator, approved by Los Angeles and Ventura Department of Probation) Child Abuse Groups (15 years experience, approved by Los Angeles and Ventura County Court System) Co-Parenting Grief Counseling Work and Career issues Stress Management Conflict Resolution Theft Deterrent Program Internet (Facebook) Addiction

Your child is faced with many stressors in his/her life which can lead to various issues such as anxiety, depression, substance use, academic problems and more. Children and adolescents need someone who will provide a place space to express themselves, empathize, and teach them healthier ways to cope with their struggles that will help them go on to lead healthy lives. As a parent you need someone who will support you through this difficult time and give your family the skills to grow.

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.

I have been working as a therapist/social worker with adults, children, and families through different organizations and psychiatric hospitals since 1993. Since then, I have also been on the journey of discovering my own true self through Western and Eastern psychotherapy. Studying both the Western psychology and the discipline of an Eastern mystical path and experiencing them I came to integrate these two schools and incorporate them into my therapeutic work. In my practice, I use mystical stories, and movements, when necessary. In short, my work is to help you to work though your issues and life predicaments to awaken your inner love, and to find joy and beauty in your daily life. Working at The Bridge to Recovery in Santa Barbara for the the last 2 years, I have experienced doing a lot of workshops and groups to help clients with childhood trauma and process addiction. One of the workshops that has been my specialty is Cinema Therapy group. In my private practice I do circle of psycho-spiritual Cinema Therapy groups as well as individual and couple therapy.

I provide a safe healing environment for freeing you to be the person you want to be. You will have a partner and advocate on your side. I have over 30 years' experience in working with individuals, couples and families. Whether you are depressed, anxious, unhappy in a relationship or lonely without one, change is possible. I value the uniqueness of each person. We will work together to find the approach that is right for you. I specialize in helping people move out of stuck places, heal past trauma, and change destructive behavior patterns. As well as being trained in Gestalt therapy and family systems therapy, I am an experienced hypnotherapist and a certified EMDR therapist. I work with the unconscious mind to bring about deep lasting change using one of the fastest processing methods available today. We will work on the level of both the conscious AND the unconscious mind so that the changes you make will be solid and long-lasting. Together we can make your life what you want it to be. Let experience and training work for you.

Wilmes-Reitz Psychological is a group psychological practice run by Drs. Marc and Joyce Wilmes-Reitz. Since 1991, we have successfully treated hundreds of patients and many prominent physicians refer to us regularly. We are located on Calabasas Road near Red Robin Restaurant. Offices hours are Monday through Friday and Saturday. Individual, couple, child, adolescent and family therapy are offered. Initial phone consultations and referral information are offered free to the community. Though as a group we specialize in marital and relationship issues; collectively we have a full range of expertise. This includes: stress, anxiety and panic, depression, adolescent (teen) issues, child behavior problems, parenting issues, women’s issues, grieving and loss, chronic illness, alcohol and drug recovery, co-dependence and eating disorders. In addition, we offer a full range of psychological and educational testing, including ADD and developmental testing. Wilmes-Reitz Psychological is dedicated to providing first-rate professional service tailored to the individual patient. We offer a choice of therapists, type of therapies and fee schedules and we also offer the convenience of location, evening and weekend appointments. We also accept most PPO and managed insurances. The therapists at Wilmes-Reitz Psychological bring a high level of professional expertise to their work. Most importantly, though, we treat our patients and the psychotherapy relationship with the utmost respect and care.

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."

Wilmes-Reitz Psychological is a group psychological practice run by Drs. Marc and Joyce Wilmes-Reitz. Since 1991, we have successfully treated hundreds of patients and many prominent physicians refer to us regularly. We are located on Calabasas Road near Red Robin Restaurant. Offices hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Individual, couple, child, adolescent and family therapy are offered. Initial phone consultations and referral information are offered free to the community. Though as a group we specialize in marital and relationship issues; collectively we have a full range of expertise. This includes: stress, anxiety and panic, depression, adolescent (teen) issues, child behavior problems, parenting issues, women’s issues, grieving and loss, chronic illness, alcohol and drug recovery, co-dependence and eating disorders. In addition, we offer a full range of psychological and educational testing, including ADD and developmental testing. Wilmes-Reitz Psychological is dedicated to providing first-rate professional service tailored to the individual patient. We offer a choice of therapists, type of therapies and fee schedules and we also offer the convenience of location, evening and weekend appointments. We also accept most PPO and managed insurances. The therapists at Wilmes-Reitz Psychological bring a high level of professional expertise to their work. Most importantly, though, we treat our patients and the psychotherapy relationship with the utmost respect and care.

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.

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.

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!

At One Heart Behavioral Health, we are committed to uplifting individuals and families through culturally informed, trauma-aware, and identity-affirming care. We proudly serve youth, adults, minority communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and military veterans seeking support for emotional challenges, trauma, and life transitions. Our clinicians provide a warm, respectful environment where clients can explore their experiences, strengthen resilience, and receive the high-quality mental health support they deserve. Healing begins with connection, and we strive to make that connection accessible to all.

Working as a Clinical Supervisor in a collaborative private practice setting, a team of professionals, under the guidance of James Walsh, provides specialized services to teens and young adults. Areas of expertise include: Alcohol Abuse, Eating Disorders, LGBT issues, Grief and Loss, School related difficulties, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders. James' approach is primarily Client Centered/Cognitive Behavioral; focusing on the individual while challenging their dysfunctional emotions, maladaptive behaviors, and cognitive processes through a number of goal-oriented applications. Colleagues apply an array of modalities based on client's areas of need; including: Narrative, Humanistic, and DBT.

Compassionate, experienced, professional specializing in grief, eating disorders and addiction. I believe everyone has the capability to make positive changes that will help enhance their quality of life and I am privileged to be a part of that first step. What is unique about my practice is that I bring a wealth of personal experience as an individual who has overcome personal struggles and the passion to help others do the same. These experiences have helped me grow and have humbled me to be a more sensitive and empathic therapist to anyone that comes into my office.

We spend at least 16 years in school preparing for a career… How much time have you spent preparing for relationships and/or marriage? Are you an engaged or a newly-wed couple looking to lay a strong foundation for your life together by addressing the top 4 areas of conflict? Are you challenged with substance use and are looking for help? Are you experiencing feelings of depression and anxiety in your life? Are you feeling lost or overwhelmed by unexpected challenges in your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please reach out to me today. I am committed too: 1. Serving individuals & families who have been impacted by substances. 2. Working with adolescents & young adults struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety and depression. 3. Walking alongside couples to develop & grow healthy relationships. Appointments are available on Saturday's

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 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.

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.

In-person counseling in beautiful Santa Monica office with easy parking. Cigna, Optum, United Healthcare In-network provider of Buddhist, spiritual, existential, and narrative psychotherapy. I have 15 years of experience helping people find new solutions to old problems, improve their relationships, express themselves creatively, and lead meaningful lives.Individuals report that I am exceptionally skillful at quickly discerning core wounds and providing resources to help release traumas and treat the symptoms of depression and anxiety; couples report greater understanding, compassion, ease and intimacy (usually in 1 or 2 sessions).

"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.

General adult psychotherapy practice, providing individual therapy and couples counseling. Contemporary integrative approach. Active warm engagement. Experienced---Past Clinical Director, UCLA Counseling Center. Office setting is an individual practice in a comfortable converted Cape Cod house with all offices occupied by mental health professionals.

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.

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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.

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.

White Oak Recovery Center is a residential treatment facility in North Hollywood, California, specializing in addiction and co-occurring disorders. They offer medically assisted detox with 24/7 care, personalized treatment plans, and medication-assisted options. The 30-day residential program includes community-based support groups, counseling, private or shared rooms with flat-screen TVs, an exercise area, mini golf, and chef-catered meals. Insurance is accepted. When you arrive at White Oak Recovery Center, you will step into an experience of health and healing in a nurturing, safe, and comfortable environment surrounded by caring and committed professionals who will take every step of the recovery journey with you. Our luxurious facility in Los Angeles, surrounded by the striking scenery of California’s beautiful mountains, allows you to eliminate distractions and triggers, providing the ideal setting for profound transformation. Residential treatment is a form of inpatient addiction treatment that occurs in a non-hospital licensed residential facility for individuals with substance use disorders, especially those with co-occurring mental health conditions who need structured care. This type of substance abuse treatment allows residents to develop a sober support system, offering a safe and beneficial environment to prevent relapse and create healthy relationships. Addiction is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive habit-seeking behaviors for a particular substance, thing, or activity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines chronic diseases as medical conditions that last over a year or more and require continuous medical attention or limit daily activities and living, or both, such as diabetes and asthma. The two components of addiction include drug addiction, also referred to as a substance use disorder, and non-substance addiction, or a behavioral addiction such as gambling and sex addiction that does not involve drug use. Medically, drug and alcohol addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disorder distinguished by compulsive drug-seeking with continued use despite harmful risk factors and long-lasting effects on the brain, leading to mental, medical, and social complications.

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.

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 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 practice Affect Regulation Therapy which is effective for anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, etc. My special niche is Addiction; i do prevention, intervention, and maintenance. The most successful forms of therapy are those that stress the relationship between the therapist and client. As a scholar of brain development (under the tutelage of Dr. Allan Schore), I have learned that an attuned relationship between therapist and client can actually change the brain; that is, it can create more connections between the synapses, thus improving the mental health of the individual. I do both long-term and short-term psychotherapy and I get spectacular results~~

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.

My Mission is to provide the best quality of care to individuals, couples and families alike. Whether you are confronted with a current issue in your life such as a divorce, relationship issue, career transition or a long standing issue such as an eating disorder or depression, I can help you address the issues and discover solutions to your problems. I use a variety of strategies to help you move forward in your life such as cognitive behavioral therapy, stress management strategies, visualization techniques and re-framing techniques. If assessments will be helpful, I am trained to administer a variety of assessments - among them career, leadership and stress management assessments. I am a trained mediator and help couples move through conflict to develop positive solutions to their family transition. If you are afraid you will never have a relationship you will learn how "fear stops you and why" so that you can clear your negative blocks and move into your positive future. My clients tell me that I am easy to talk to, practical and trustworthy. Although, I am not on insurance panels, I do my best to work with you to develop a fee scale that you can afford. If I am unable to help you, I will do my best to refer you to the appropriate resource.

I have been in practice for over 15 years, and have found that rather than waking up each day and approaching the day as the one we believe we are supposed to have, I help clients reach for the kind of day they want to have. I work with individuals, couples, children and families, and engage with them in the dynamic that they bring in. Once we define the parts of that dynamic that is not functioning at an optimal level for them, we acknowledge it, address it, process why it exists and then attempt to reconfigure it so that all parties are closer to their desired experience. Rather than approach a therapeutic situation from one particular perspective, I use an ecclectic array of modalities so that I may reach each client in a way that meets their needs. I work Mondays through Fridays, from 8 am til 7 pm. My office is conveniently located in Beverly Hills, with easy parking.