I love to help others explore challenges and strengths through the lens of their lived experiences. My goal is to create a space that fosters healing and growth without asking anyone to compromise who they are. As a Black therapist, I understand how culture, identity, and systemic factors shape the way we move through the world—and how those experiences show up in our mental health. I center my work on authenticity, compassion, and cultural humility, offering a therapeutic relationship where you can show up fully, without judgment. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, or the complexities of being bicultural or underrepresented, I’m here to support you in reclaiming your voice and honoring your truth.

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

Center For Healthy Sex is a sex addiction treatment and sex therapy, team in Los Angeles California. If you are concerned that you or a loved one may be a sex addict, we encourage you to give us a call for a free consultation. We've helped people from all walks of life with sex addiction. Face and conquer your sexual addictions or dysfunctions today. Our certified sex addiction therapists in Los Angeles have over 14 years of experience treating such issues as porn addiction, sexual dysfunction, sexual anorexia, and love addiction. At Center for Healthy Sex, we help individuals and couples learn about and enjoy healthy sex, and invite you to explore further how we may be able to help you. Based on your goals and our assessment, we will work together to craft a treatment plan for you that may include: Individual sex addiction treatment Individual sex therapy Couple therapy Group therapy Intensive out-patient program (IOP) Couples intensive Trauma treatment (EMDR) The clinical team at CHS and our network of expert health professionals are here to guide you towards healthy sexuality, as you define it, not by a moral standard issued by an external authority. Sex addiction is a problem affecting people of all backgrounds. Center for Healthy Sex welcomes people of all sexual orientations, races, ages, etc. Schedule an appointment with one of our therapists or counselors in Los Angeles today.

Beginning therapy can be daunting and anxiety provoking. You may have found other ways to deal with your anxiety or depression. You may also feel you need more and are tired of going it alone. As a compassionate therapist, I work collaboratively to help you work through your anxiety and/or depression to rediscover the journey of your life. If you would like to find out more about how I may be able to work together with you to address your needs and concerns please contact me by voice or email. I offer individual and couples therapy in my office in Beverly Hills. I specialize in anxiety and depression disorders. I believe that every person has the capacity for growth and change regardless of what point they are at in their life. But change can be scary and requires both insight and action. We will work together to help you become aware of how these feelings originally developed and how they are now being played out in your personal, professional and intimate relationships. Let me show you how you can begin to take action and feel more in control. Why shouldn't you live a more fulfilling life?

I am marriage and family therapist who is passionate about working with issues of sexual dysfunction, including erectile dysfunction, lack of desire, and lack of sex between partners. I enjoy working with couples and individuals to improve their communication and sexual functioning, and increase their level of desire and deepen their sense of sexuality. MFC 53017

Judith L. White, PhD Dr. Judith White is a licensed clinical psychologist in west Los Angeles. For over 25 years, she has maintained a wide-ranging private practice that includes individuals, groups, couples, children and families. Her work draws on developmental and depth psychologies as well as family systems theory. Dr. White’s current special interests include the psychological aspects of infertility, dreamwork, trauma and bridging cultural differences. She received a masters degree in developmental psychology from the University of Michigan. She went on to earn a doctorate in clinical psychology at UCLA, where she interned at the Neuropsychiatric Institute as well as Saint Johns’ Child Study Center. Dr. White is a past consultant to Headstart, where she conducted child evaluations, parent education and staff training at various sites. Parents seeking advice about their children appreciate Dr. White’s extensive background in child development. She helps children and families with issues that involve discipline, life transitions and loss such as divorce and death, and academic and social challenges. Dr White views dreams as an often untapped resource, providing guidance for unresolved issues in waking life. She leads a monthly dream group and is certified in Robert Bosnak’s Embodied Imagination method of dreamwork. She is particularly excited about the use of dreams to help those coping with health issues, artists who wish to enhance their creative output, and trauma survivors. She facilitates a dream group and volunteers for the Soldiers Project, a group that offers free counseling to military service members of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts and their families.

Do you often end up angry and in unintended arguments, when all you really wanted was to have a quiet conversation? Feeling unheard and unappreciated? Sometimes, all you might need is some help finding out why your communication gets lost - and how to get back on track. For 30+ years, I've been helping professional men, woman, teens, and families learn how to communicate without conflict. Change is possible - even if you can't see that right now! I can help you figure out the "why" of your struggle and the practical strategies you can use to cope with anger and communicate more effectively. If you've been wanting to try counseling, but keep putting it off - why wait any longer when you can get the help you need right now? I invite you to call or email me now to schedule an appointment, arrange a free phone consultation or just to get some questions answered.”

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.

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.

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.

We are a practice comprised of several excellent clinicians with offices in Beverly Hills and DTLA. We provide professional, effective therapy for clients presenting with a range of concerns including but not limited to depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, eating struggles, body image concerns, anger management, PTSD, sexual trauma, childhood abuse, OCD, health anxiety, parenting concerns, career anxiety, racial trauma, COVID-19 anxiety.

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

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. .

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.

Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. ~Attributed to Carl Bard Through my own creative process, education, and practical experience, I have developed an ability to hold a space that allows me to aid others, and guiding them to a place where they too can enjoy a full and healthy life. I offer a safe place of non-judgment where you are free to explore your feelings and relationships. Coming to therapy is a positive action in that you are taking time to allow yourself to grow. Many new skills can be gained from participation in therapy such as improved communication with loved ones, a greater sense of well-being and new tools for coping with stress. I can teach you skills that you can take with you and continue to use on your own.I believe that we are all deserving of compassion and understanding.My focus is on people’s strengths and I believe everyone has them. I believe your active participation in therapy will yield the most results. At times it will be hard work and your questions or concerns are welcome. I am here to assist you in reaching your therapeutic goals, so that you may experience improved emotional and behavioral functioning and lead a more fulfilling life. With an open mind and an open heart, I believe we can do this.

I work with individuals, couples, adolescents and groups in my practice, providing psychotherapy and counseling. The counseling I provide is down-to-earth, and collaborative. Your therapy has to feel like a good fit, so I use my curiosity, and training to incorporate the right kind of approach for you. In therapy, we look at the past and how it affects your present day choices and patterns. We look at ways in which you may be frustrated or stuck and learn new tools that can help you grow and reach your goals. My interests and focus include: depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, chronic pain, addictions, eating disorders and adolescents. I also like to work with people struggling with life transitions and both women's and men's issues. I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and work specifically with trauma, PTSD and the body. I will be offering an Eating Disorder/Body Image Group as well as a Co-Ed Process Therapy Group in my practice. I supervise an MFT Intern that can provide sliding scale psychotherapy in my practice.

I am an intuitive spiritual life coach and energetic healer. I do soul readings and spiritual counseling. Although I am a licensed social worker, I practive spiritual counseling under the Universal Life Ministry. I also do energy healing (Reiki) that helps soothe the body mind and spirit. Please check me out on you tube under my name and see the energy healing session I did while at the UCLA pediatric Pain Program. If I do pick up clients for therapy, it has a very strong spiritual approach and there is pre screening. I do not accept insurance.

Whether you're experiencing depression, anxiety, or stress, or if you have problems at work or at home, my sole aim is to help you make the changes you desire. Likewise, if you're in a relationship and you're not getting along, suffering from a betrayal, or simply having trouble finding a partner, I can help you to understand what's going on and overcome your relationship challenges. I take a two-prong approach. 1) To help you find out "how did I get here?" so you don't have to re-visit this place again. 2) To help you learn new ways of relating, coping, and expressing yourself that foster good relationships, friendships, and work connections. If people have been telling you that you need to get over it or to move on, or if you think so yourself, all that does is add pressure to an already difficult experience. I take an "addition" approach - learning new tools and thinking about things in new ways - rather than a "getting rid of" approach (which doesn't work anyway!) Thoughts like - What's wrong with me? Why can't I be like other people - doesn't mean that something is ACTUALLY wrong with you! It could be that you're doing your best to cope with certain challenges, some of which may have arisen in your past. For example, if you were betrayed in a prior relationship and you don't trust your current partner, you're using a former coping strategy in a new situation. I would help you find new ways to deal with the lack of trust and other feelings that could be causing you to act in ways that may have hurt your partner and the relationship. As another example, let's say that there was a lot of fighting in your family and you closed yourself off in your room. Now, any time there's the potential for conflict you withdraw. You're protecting yourself from either being hurt or hurting the other person. But this relationship might be different from your past ones (including your family), and withdrawing could actually be harmful. With either example, one goal for therapy would be find new ways to cope with these feelings, as well as to understand that nothing is "wrong" with you. It's just that your actions may be counter-productive. The other goal is Empowerment; sometimes you may choose to withdraw or be untrusting - but the key is to choose and not automatically react that way. Another way I see therapy is putting puzzle pieces together. You may have all of the pieces, but we need to put them together to figure out what motivates you and why you feel the way you do - as well as making the changes you desire.

The April Center for Anxiety Attack Management - Los Angeles is committed to helping you remove the destructive barriers of anxiety, so that you may lead a calmer, healthier, happier life. We treat all anxiety related conditions, including Panic Disorder, OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder), Anxiety Attacks, all phobias, Social Anxiety, fear of driving, fear of flying, emetophobia, agoraphobia and more. Our expert approach to anxiety treatment is in providing CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the only research proven method for effectively treating anxiety. Based on success at The April Center for Anxiety Attack Management - Los Angeles, this has been supported through experience. Our focus is on reducing your anxiety as quickly as possible so that you can break free. For anxiety that has led to limitation and suffering, you could benefit from specialized strategies and treatment provided by a Doctor of Psychology/professional with the highest level of training and education. This is what we offer at The April Center for Anxiety Attack Management - Los Angeles. We provide therapy options in the form of individual therapy, support group therapy, family counseling and telephone therapy. We believe in helping anxiety sufferers find the strength within to break free and that confidence is discovered through putting our techniques into action. !

HEALTHY MIND/ HEALTHY BODY Congratulations!! You are taking the first step to improving your life, healing from past traumas/experiences, improving your relationships and increasing your self-love/self-acceptance. I customize my therapy to fit your needs and goals. In my work I utilzie a cultural lense to ensure that I respect your cultural customs and religious/spiritua beleifs in our work. Your cultural heritage and religious/spiritual exposure and practices are a part of who you are today. In the same manner, your health includes your mind and body so I encourage you to attend to your mind, body and spirit. My foundation in my theoretical approach are as follows: Positive Psychology Cognitive Behavioral Experiential However, I will utilize other methods as needed to customize your therapeutic experience. My specialties include: -Grief and Loss/Bereavement -Depression and Anxiety -Stress Reduction -Effective Communication Skills All religious/spiritual beliefs and cultural customs are respected and incorporated in your sessions as they relate to how you interact with your environment and others. 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. Please call or email me for an appointment.

If you are struggling with painful feelings of depression or anxiety; if you are feeling stuck, empty and hopeless; if drinking, getting high or hooking up is becoming a problem, psychotherapy can help you. You can heal from feelings of shame, grief, childhood traumas, addictions and painful feelings. Psychotherapy can help you to begin building more fulfilling relationships, gain a greater ability to be intimate and become the person you want to be. Through my own personal experience and in my work  with others I have come to firmly believe that change is possible through psychotherapy. * You can feel better about yourself * Have more fulfilling relationships * Stop abusing drugs and alcohol * Find relief from depression and anxiety * Reach your potential and find your true self

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.

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 provide services for adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families with a variety of treatment needs. Areas of treatment include anxiety, depression, relationship counseling, low self-esteem, eating disorders, substance abuse and addiction, loss/ grief, trauma, and stress management. I offer free phone consultations and have sliding scale fees.

At Self Attunement Hypnotherapy, we specialize in helping individuals achieve lasting transformation by accessing the power of the subconscious mind. Whether you're struggling with weight loss, anxiety, phobias, sleep issues, or unwanted habits, our goal is to guide you toward balance, clarity, and sustainable change—without relying on willpower alone. Led by a certified hypnotherapist, our sessions are tailored to uncover and reprogram the unconscious patterns that often sabotage progress. We combine proven techniques in hypnosis therapy with a compassionate, client-centered approach—offering services both in-person and virtually to support your journey wherever you are. If you’ve tried everything else and nothing has worked, it might be time to go deeper. Book your free 30-minute consultation today—no pressure, no obligation. Just possibilities.

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

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

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

My greatest passion in life is to witness the growth I see in my clients. I find it very rewarding to watch others transform into the person they aspire to be---increasingly successful, peaceful, happy, loving, confident, strong, resilient, effective and inspired. My approach ventures beyond conventional psychotherapy to provide lasting change the first time around. Old, unwanted reactions and tendencies quickly disappear as positive thoughts, behaviors, and feelings take their place. I use mind-body approaches to incorporate a whole-system approach. I work at the deepest levels of the mind -- deeper than any other form of psychotherapy available, to integrate conflicting states of mind that are responsible for symptoms and maladaptive behaviors. Wounded parts of self are bathed in love, compassion and healing experiences in order to meet needs that were not adequately met in the past. As a result, your wounded parts of self get unstuck from the past and integrate into your most adult, Higher Self, allowing you to achieve wholeness and evolve into your healthiest and highest states of mind and being. This approach is equally effective for mild to severe issues.

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.

My Los Angeles private practice is dedicated to women wanting freedom from their eating disorder. I work with women with eating disorders and with adults who love a woman with an eating disorder. Author: Healing Your Hungry Heart. Making your appointment During that conversation you and I will determine if an in-person appointment seems like the best next step for you. If it is not, then I will do my best to refer you to the kind of treatment you both decide is in your best interest. If you do meet with me for a face to face appointment you will fill out required legal forms such as HIPPA, informed consent, basic client information, etc. which takes about five to eight minutes. Then you and I will talk. Often many powerful feelings come up quickly in that first meeting. I will give you emotional room to feel what you feel and time to share whatever you are willing to talk about. You will feel what it's like to be in a room with me. You will know if I seem to understand your situation and can be with you as you feel what you feel. You will know if I seem to know something and might be able to accompany you and support you on your recovery journey. You may feel rigid. You may feel sad or angry. You may feel relief and hope. You may feel all these things. If you do, and you're willing and I believe that I may be able to help you and work with you, then you will make another appointment. At that point we are building a relationship and a healing bond that supports your steps toward a more free life. Making an appointment for someone you love Mothers, fathers, husbands, boyfriends, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters call me to make appointments for the woman they care about who has an eating disorder. These people love and are worried about the suffering person. They may be looking for ways to convince their loved one to go into treatment. They may be helping that person by doing some scouting to find out what may be available in terms of treatment, and during their research they found me. However, only the person who will actually be in treatment can make the appointment. Adults with eating disorders can be resistant to getting help, and an adult cannot be forced into treatment. If you are trying to help someone who is unwilling to move toward recovery work, then I will suggest various kinds of support and perhaps therapy that might be helpful to you. If you are doing scout work for a person who is willing to go into treatment then I will have a conversation, sometimes quite lengthy, with you. I'll answer your questions and offer information that seems relevant for the situation you describe. The conversation can be lengthy because I will tell you that if the woman makes an appointment with me, this is the last conversation you and I will have. Once an adult makes an appointment with me I become that person's psychotherapist exclusively. I will refer family members to other clinicians if needed. For deep and effective work between my client and I to unfold, the client must know that what she says and feels is private, that the space is hers, that I will honor and safeguard boundaries and that the she doesn't have to share or reveal anything to anyone unless she so chooses. If you are calling for someone else I know you are suffering. I know you are probably in a delicate situation and are doing your best to encourage your loved one to get help without offending her. You want to find the best person possible who can help her, and you don't know who might be. You call me with hope and courage. I respect you for reaching out on your loved one's behalf. I will be as sensitive and straightforward with you as I can be.

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.

Dr. Kiesel, a psychologist with a speciality in clinical practice, has maintained a private practice in Beverly Hills for 18 years. She treats adults with many different issues including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, eating disorders, adult survivors of sexual and physical abuse, young adults in transition, ADD, ADHD, DID and more. She enjoys working with both individuals and couples. Dr. Kiesel works in an interactive and collaborative way that emphasizes your gaining insight, self-awareness, and strength. Therapy is done in a supportive atmosphere allowing you to review patterns and behaviors that may be holding you back from achieving the goals you would like to achieve. Once you begin to be aware of and accept the issues that have been keeping you stuck,you are able to make better choices for yourself resulting in your own empowerment. The work in therapy is done collaboratively in an atmosphere of trust and at a pace that is comfortable for you. Dr. Kiesel was trained in many modalities and she utilizes them to keep her work current and most effective. Some of these modalities include psychoanalytic training, cognitive behavioral training, mindfulness meditation, and hypnosis.

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

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.

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

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

I 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.

Dr. Levine is one of the only Board-Certified Clinical Psychologists in greater Los Angeles. Within a 5-mile radius of zip code 90210 (Beverly Hills) there are ONLY 10 Clinical Psychologists holding Board-Certification from the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) and Dr. Levine is one of them. He came to California from New York in 2011, where he had been the Chief Psychologist at Mt Sinai South Nassau Medical Center. He completed a 2-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) at the prestigious Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia and has also worked as a Clinical Psychologist and OCD specialist for the hit TV series "Hoarders" on the A&E Television Network. After arriving in California, Dr. Levine also served as a Clinical Psychologist at the UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Levine has published scores of peer-reviewed scientific research papers in the field. While the Chief Psychologist at Mt Sinai South Nassau Medical Center in NY, he supervised Psychology interns and residents. He is exceptionally well-trained and has more than 30 years of experience. If you feel that your personal issues and concerns deserve the assistance of a highly experienced Psychologist who has been awarded the highest professional credential that a Psychologist in the United States can earn (Board-Certification by the American Board of Professional Psychology or ABPP) then you need look no further.

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

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

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.

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

The Child OCD, Anxiety & Tic Disorders Program at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA is a world-renowned clinical research and training program that also provides state-of-the art evaluation and treatment for children and adolescents up to age 17 with OCD, anxiety or related disorders. Started in 1995, the program develops and evaluates treatments for youths who suffer from a variety of anxiety disorders, including social, separation, and generalized anxiety disorders; obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD); Tourette’s and other chronic tic disorders; and trichotillomania (chronic hair-pulling). UCLA makes promising and effective treatments available to patients through clinical trials and in clinics, including an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for OCD.

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).

Life can be intensely painful if you feel alone or disconnected, but you do not have to make this journey alone. As a psychotherapist, I am committed to supporting individuals, families, and couples who are going through challenging life transitions. Such transitions can be extremely difficult, but can also lead to personal and interpersonal growth; positive and healthy change is possible, sometimes we just need a little extra push. We take on many roles in our lives and participate in many types of relationships as children, parents, siblings, friends, coworkers, and/or partners. These relationships are not always easy, and we may find ourselves in conflict with others and/or ourselves. Whether you are looking for short-term solutions for specific issues or a long-term therapeutic journey to explore yourself and your relationships deeper, I can offer a welcoming and supportive space for you. Either alone or with a partner, child, or parent, therapy will give you the environment to work on understanding and relating to others and yourself. The relationship with ourselves should not be underestimated or undervalued in this process.

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

The OCD Center Los Angeles is a private, outpatient clinic specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and related anxiety-based conditions. Among the disorders we treat are: ~Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) ~Pure Obsessional OCD ~Perinatal / Postpartum OCD ~Social Anxiety / Social Phobia ~Panic Disorder ~Phobias ~Body Dysmorphic Disorder (body image anxiety) ~Hypochondria (health anxiety) ~Trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling) ~Dermatillomania (compulsive skin picking) Unfortunately, traditional psychotherapy has little impact on these conditions. Conversely, research has consistently found CBT to be the most effective treatment for these disorders. While treatment may last many years with traditional therapy, most clients make dramatic improvement with CBT in just 4-6 months. The OCD Center of Los Angeles has nine therapists on staff, all of whom specialize in using CBT to treat OCD and related anxiety based conditions. We treat adults, adolescents, and children. In addition to providing individual therapy, we also offers six low-fee therapy/support groups for adults with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related anxiety conditions. These groups are led by our staff therapists, and use the same treatment protocol as our individual Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy program. The OCD Center of Los Angeles also offers telephone and webcam-based online therapy. Telephone and online counseling are ideally suited to people in the following situations: ~ Those who have a physical condition which limits their mobility; ~ Those with psychological conditions which restrict travel; ~ Those who live in areas distant from our offices who are unable to find specialized care near their home. Both telephone and internet therapy have repeatedly been found to be safe and effective in numerous research studies, and have been legal in California since 1997. Our office is conveniently located just west of the 405 freeway in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles, approximately one mile from the UCLA campus. We have office hours six days a week, including evening and Saturday appointments.