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.

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.

I have worked extensively with emotional disturbed children, adolescents, young adults, couples and families who are dealing with emotional issues ranging from life adjustment to depressive and anxiety disorders to abuse and foster care topics. I have expertise and knowledge working with individual adults and couples. I treat clients specifically dealing with life transitions, parenting, relationships, divorce, death and separation matters as well as depressive and anxiety disorders. I provide guided pre-marital counseling sessions. I teach couples for to effectively communicate with each other and learn to problem solve and negotiate their differences . My practice also includes individuals seeking to enhance their personal awareness, improve their personal relationships, decision- making processes and communication skills.

ISTDP - Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy. INDIVIDUAL THERAPY: A very powerful treatment for life and emotional issues that might be bothering you or someone you know or love. Anxiety, Depression, feeling stuck, Self-Esteem, healthier habits, Aging, Trauma, Healing from Abuse, Aging, Education & Career issues, Loss, Grief & Bereavement, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity, creating healthier habits, transforming recurring Negative Patterns. "COUPLES THERAPY" and "COUPLES & SEX THERAPY": I am a clinical member of the American Association of Couples and Sex Therapists (AACAST) and am a long-term member of an advanced couples and sex therapy supervision group at UCLA medical school. Among the modalities I utilize for Couples Therapy are the Dialogue of Intimacy and Sensate Focus. Couples find my approach extremely useful in resolving differences and enjoying better communication and greater satisfaction with their relationship.

Judith J. Bucholtz, Ph.D., is a clinical psychotherapist with over 24 years of experience. She specializes in individual, couples, children and adolescents, and family therapy. Judith Bucholtz is an interactive, psychodynamic therapist. Her therapeutic approach is working as a team, which provides support and compassionate feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. Judi builds on her client's strengths which will enhance the opportunity to focus on issues and what lies beneath them. This will develop more effective coping skills, reduce symptoms, all which lead to changes in our lives. With in-depth listening, sensitivity, and understanding, she integrates complimentary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. Her goal is to create a safe and caring environment. This will create consistency, dependability and enhance insight, motivation, and the personal growth you are striving for.

My name is Jack Mayhall. I’ve been licensed as a Marital and Family Therapist in California since 1995 and a CAMFT Certified Supervisor since 2000. I’m currently looking for a clinical/teaching position. My continued passion is in applying professional practice concepts to help people better understand their lives and develop in a manner that resonates with them. I enjoy achieving this work through either direct encounter/therapy or indirectly via teaching and supervision. I was MFT Chair at the California Graduate Institute/The Chicago School of Psychology for 14 years as well as faculty. I’ve taught Theory and Practicum classes on a weekly basis as well as chairing dissertations. I’m currently in private practice (16 years) and run groups for Psychological Care and Healing Treatment Facility and Prominence Treatment Facility as well as providing Clinical supervision for Outreach Concern interns. Outreach Concern is a school based program. I’ve also worked with DMH for two years in board and care facilities. In addition, I served Veterans as Clinical Director of U.S.VETS Los Angeles. I embrace and continue to study several approaches to treatment, such as Family Systems Theory, Object Relations, Jungian, and Cognitive Behavioral Theory. I also provide in-service to clinics and enjoy community outreach educational offerings. I work well under pressure and have strong organizational and people skills. I was named professor of the year a number of times both by students and faculty. I know how to work with patients and help them achieve their goals of treatment.

"HEALTH AND HAPPINESS is my dedication to CHILDREN and their FAMILIES!" This is this very belief that reflects my life calling. The understanding that the proper nurturing of our minds and hearts will inevitably create a future that is balanced in justice and compassion. My mission is to translate this truth from an abstract macro cosmic concept into a practical microcosm. I have extensive experience counseling individual adults and children, couples, and families who are struggling with recovery from abuse, trauma, grief, depression, anger management, anxiety, academic problems, behavioral problems, low self-esteem, and conduct disorder. My goal is to offer a safe and peaceful environment for my clients to cope more effectively with their life issues and mental health problems. I would like to provide educational insight and instructional courses focused on healthy, responsible parenting. I present well rounded courses for every type of parent from single teen moms to family planning for engaged couples. Practice Areas: - Depression - Grief and Loss - Anxiety Disorders - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders - Specific Phobia - Trauma/ Violence/ Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/ Sexual abuse/ Rape - Incest Children - Attention Deficit Disorder/ Self-esteem / Social Issues/ Behavior Issues - Addictions / Substance Abuse - Relationships / Couples Therapy/ Divorce/ Infertility/ Infidelity and Intimacy Concerns - Parenting/ Counseling new Parents - Stress Managements/ Work related Conflicts Issue - Adolescence/ Marriage/ Family - Gender Identity Issues Office located in beautiful Brentwood neighborhood. Serving the West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills neighborhood areas.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Los Angeles is a psychotherapy practice that specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety, depression, and a whole multitude of other disorders and psychological problems. We are one of the few CBT centers in the country to use only licensed doctoral-level therapists, ensuring the highest quality of care for our clients. All of our therapists are expert in CBT, many of whom teach CBT at the graduate and post-graduate levels. At Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Los Angeles, we are proud to serve West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a short-term, highly focused therapy that has been shown to be the best treatment for numerous anxiety and depression, as well as a host of other problems. Unlike traditional talk-therapy, which often focuses on early childhood, cognitive behavioral therapy is present-focused, highly goal-oriented, and active. The CBT treatment approach allows significant improvement to occur much earlier than in traditional talk therapy. As a result, cognitive behavioral therapy can help you to end treatment sooner, teaching you to become your own best resource to solve problems. Overwhelming research suggests cognitive behavioral therapy is the most effective treatment for most disorders, with numerous studies supporting CBT treatment for depression and anxiety.

Leila Aboohamad is a licensed MFT in private practice for 30 years. She has developed successful methods for helping men and women in unsuccessful relationships look within to discover what is keeping them from creating healthy, happy "I Thou" relationships. The process includes an understanding of how of one's family of origin contributed to the lack of a solid , healthy and independent identity. Leila works with individuals and couples. Leila has an extensive background in spirituality and mindfulness , helping her clients to access that Inner Wisdom and serenity which guides them in all areas of life. Leila has worked for many years with professionals who are stressed and in need of direction re their special gifts and talents. Often times they are unaware of their true gifts and talents and are guided to look within to discover that perhaps a career change is necessary. it is so exciting to watch a new awareness of the true self come to consciousness as the client embraces that part for perhaps the first time. Leila is also an expert in anxiety disorders, panic disorder, co-dependency.

You've gradually come to realize that you just have not been feeling yourself - whether it's the lack of energy, the terrible mood, or the bundle of nerves. It's been a few weeks, or even a few years, and all the things you've tried in order to lift yourself out of this slump haven't worked. You've found that turning to friends may help for the moment, but it's only temporary. It's time to take your emotional pain seriously enough to ask for the help you need and deserve. DEPRESSION is real; ANXIETY in all its many forms is real too. You're seeking a therapist who will begin by creating a safe place for you to express your feelings and your thoughts without being judged. You want the true issues you're struggling with to emerge and be understood. You want your therapist to "get" what your daily life feels like, and to be able to connect the dots about who and what made you who you are. Beyond that, you want her to have the expertise to know how to allow you to feel more deeply, to encourage you to explore thoughts that were set in stone long ago in order to get somewhere new, to have the skill to let your fears leave your nervous system, and the capacity to recognize the authentic you. You want to shed the depressed and anxious symptoms you walked in with, and to complete this therapy experience being empowered in new ways you haven't yet imagined. Please know that as a therapist, my energy is always balanced between the importance of deep inner change along with developing enhanced skill to act in the real world. For this reason, I have also devoted time to learning how to best help people who have Adult ADHD. Such folks need to meet so many challenges -- at work or school and at home with parents, partners and kids. It's my honor to be of service to individuals with these issues too.

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.

FAMILY COACHING! Is your teen getting the best of you? Is your teen making you question your sanity? Is your teen making you question your parenting ability? If your answer is "YES!" to any of these, rest assured that you are not alone. You have come to the right place to get the help that your teenager needs and the support that you deserve. Through the use of humor, flexibility, creativity, firmness and fairness I have developed a unique ability to connect with even the most therapy resistant kids. I will help them through their struggles in a trusting atmosphere. In the course of therapy we will work on: Impulse control, frustration tolerance, anger management, organizational skills, social skills, self discipline, empathy, substance abuse (If applicable), healthy expression of feelings and anything else that comes up. We will also have family sessions to make sure that we are on track. I write for Parent magazine and I have worked in a special education setting for over 18 years. I can help with learning disabilities, ADHD and emotional problems that inhibit learning. I can also help with funding. I do house calls for an extra fee.

OCD Specialists Do you suffer from unwanted thoughts and anxiety? Do you worry about bad things happening to you or those you love? Maybe you are having thoughts that you have harmed someone or may harm someone in the future. Perhaps you fear that you will become contaminated or that you will be responsible for a tragedy. Do you wash your hands excessively or check things like door locks or the stove? Or do you avoid things like knives, public restrooms, or anything that might trigger your fearful thoughts? OCD thoughts can take any form, and there is successful treatment available. Individual, group, Skype and Teletherapy appointments are available for your OCD. Group Therapy: Wednesdays, 7:15 - 8:45 pm, fee $50 per week. Please call for an assessment.

MARRIAGE COUNSELOR ~ PREMARITAL COUNSELING ~ COUPLES THERAPY Everyone deserves to be happy and safe in their relationship and I am committed to helping you achieve that. I'm available to help you with relationship problems that you may be struggling with. My goal is to help you with your relationship so that you can leave therapy and live your life. When you come to my counseling office you will feel two things rather quickly: Safe and Understood. I'll help you find solutions that are unique to your situation. I assist Couples in all types of committed relationships. It's my pleasure to help you diffuse tensions and increase communication. I help Couples in all stages of love ~~ dating, living together, committed, engaged, married, and in long distance relationships. I help Couples stop power struggles, prevent break-ups and improve communication. I work in a very concrete and clear way, always focused on your uniqueness and keeping you moving toward solutions. The course of love is often unpredictable. Despite good intentions and heartfelt efforts it can be hard to get on the same page. I understand the kinds of frustrations that lead people to seek counseling for their relationships and I'm here to help you. It takes strength and hope to seek therapy, My experience has shown me that when a Couple is ready to make positive changes and once they find an experienced therapist that they have good chemistry with it becomes possible for substantial improvements can take place rather quickly. I will help you resolve misunderstandings, ease frustrations and stop emotional damage. I can show you how to solve problems together and restore emotional trust in each other. If bad patterns of behavior or anger are undermining your relationship I will help you change them. I am available to help you fix your relationship before things go too far. I am an interactive therapist. I will dig in with you and help you figure it out, while simultaneously generating best case scenarios. Then I will assist you in figuring out real time ways to implement and sustain better ways of relating to each other. Wouldn't it be nice to feel emotionally safe and relaxed in your relationship? My office is a calm, neutral environment. You will be free from distraction and able to let your guard down so that you can concentrate on making needed improvements. I will help and guide you every step of the way at the same time being sensitive to your needs and respectful of your feelings. When you become a client of mine you can rest assured that I will listen, connect and interact with you. You won't feel alone; you'll know that you have an experienced Couples Therapist working with you to resolve your issues and fix your relationship. I would be happy to assist you in your relationship goals. I am experienced in counseling both traditional and non traditional relationships. Email me and let's see how I can help you. Warm regards Dona Laressa Desmond, Ph.D., LMFT

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.

Do you worry a lot about what other people think about you? Do you doubt yourself or even self-sabotage? Do you find that when you do something imperfectly you can't stop thinking about it for hours or even days? Do you worry that you are not good enough the way you are? If so, don’t give up. It is possible to gain some perspective on what is happening and work through it. Learn to trust yourself. Learn to be compassionate and supportive of yourself instead of beating yourself up. Become more self-aware so that you can have a better relationship with yourself and be better able to deal with any situation that comes your way. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, Mindfulness and numerous other therapeutic tools to support and guide you in increasing self-esteem for the long term, by helping you in creating a healthy, supportive relationship with yourself. Call today for a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to find out how I can help you. Lets get you started on having some relief from self-doubt and an increase in self-trust.

Cheryl Groskopf specializes in helping individuals take charge of their anxiety, heal from trauma, and improve their relationships. With a unique blend of holistic therapy, somatic therapy, inner child work, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cheryl’s approach is designed to address the root causes of your struggles and help you transform your life. Cheryl understands that life's challenges can feel overwhelming and often leave you feeling stuck. She believes that by understanding the mind-body connection and exploring the origins of your anxiety, you can uncover and change the repetitive subconscious patterns that hold you back. Her goal is to empower you to live the life you truly want. In therapy sessions with Cheryl, you can expect a compassionate, supportive environment where you feel seen, heard, and understood. Cheryl works collaboratively with you, providing personalized care tailored to your specific needs. Whether you’re a people pleaser, a perfectionist, or someone dealing with attachment struggles, Cheryl’s expertise can guide you toward personal growth and healing. Cheryl’s approach is integrative and holistic, focusing on the whole person rather than just symptoms. By incorporating somatic therapy, she helps you connect with your body to release stored emotions and heal from within. Her inner child work allows you to address deep-seated subconscious and reconnect with your true self. Additionally, her expertise in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy helps you explore and harmonize the different parts of yourself, leading to greater inner balance and peace. Cheryl offers Telehealth services, making therapy accessible to residents across California. Whether you’re in Los Angeles, Westwood, Century City, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, or any other part of the state, you can receive the support you need from the comfort of your own home. Cheryl is dedicated to helping you achieve your mental health goals and live a more empowered, fulfilling life. Choosing the right therapist is a crucial step in your healing journey. Cheryl’s unique approach, combining evidence-based techniques with a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, ensures that you receive comprehensive and effective care. She is committed to helping you navigate life’s challenges and achieve lasting positive change. If you’re ready to take the first step towards healing and personal growth, Cheryl Groskopf is here to support you every step of the way. Cheryl Groskopf’s therapy practice, Evolution to Healing, is a trusted source for anxiety therapy, trauma therapy, and holistic therapy in Los Angeles. Her services are well-suited for those seeking relief from anxiety, insecure and anxious attachment, self-esteem issues, people-pleasing tendencies, and perfectionism. Cheryl’s clients include kind individuals who work hard and often find themselves prioritizing others' needs over their own. Her therapeutic techniques also focus on nervous system regulation, offering comprehensive care for a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, Evolution to Healing serves clients from Westwood, Century City, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, and surrounding areas. Cheryl’s Telehealth services extend her reach throughout California, ensuring that clients across the state can access her expertise. By addressing anxiety, attachment issues, trauma, and more, Cheryl Groskopf is dedicated to helping individuals achieve a more balanced and fulfilling life.

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.

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.

I provide individual therapy in a safe and comfortable environment. I have been in private practice in Santa Monica for over 10 years. I have been providing therapy since 1990. I am a working mother of 3 and also happen to have twins. I feel that I can be helpful to women who are trying to balance work and home life. I also happen to have a great deal of experience helping young adults who are new to LA and are looking to create a new life in this city which can sometimes feel lonely.

I create a safe, non-judgmental space for parents and teens to explore their obstacles, ask their questions and express their feelings. I will help you: • Build better communication within the family • Create a more peaceful home environment • Resolve issues from the past for a clean slate • Cope with the problems teens face today I help teens approach life’s challenges with confidence and success. I help parents understand the issues teens face today, improve their relationship with their child and respond effectively to family challenges. BENEFITS OF YOUR TEEN WORKING WITH ME: • Understanding & Changing Self-Defeating Behaviors • Learning How To Communicate Respectfully • Enhancing Your Family’s Relationships • Mastering Their Social Interactions • Clarifying Their Dreams & Goals • Improving Their Grades

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

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

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

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).

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.

I have been in private practice for over 12 years and specialize in eating disorders. I also see couples and families as well as children and adolescents. In the past few years I have incorporated mindfulness meditation as part of the tools that I give clients in treatment. The client is the expert on their life and I try to facilitate their recovery by helping them to use their strengths. The mindfulness meditation has been proven to help change the neuronal firing in the brain and create a more integrated mind to challenge previous trauma. I believe that everyone can have a more joyful and positive life by learning to focus on the moment to moment experience without judgment. The more that the individual, myself included, can learn to appreciate their life the more they can experience life more fully.

I specialize in psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and young adults undergoing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, academic, and relational difficulties. For younger children, I use play therapy, as play is the language that children use to express themselves. I approach therapy with the understanding that each individual and family is unique; therefore, I tailor my approach to best meet each client’s needs and challenges. I know it may be difficult to find a therapist you can trust, which is why I provide a warm, empathic, non-judgmental, supportive environment in which my clients feel safe to explore, and work through, their difficulties. If you would like to see your child reach his or her full potential and lead a richer, more satisfying life, contact me to see if I am the right fit for your family.

I am an empathic therapist offering positive therapeutic services to individuals and families in a nurturing and non-judgmental environment. I am client centered and allow each individual client, couple or family to receive the type of interventions that work best for their particular situation. I specialize in all areas of trauma and am EMDR certified. I have extensive education in 0-5 development through Harvard Medical School and have specialized in working with adolescents, young adults and their families for the past 18 years. Since 2004 I gained a great amount of experience and expertise in the area of couple's work and communication. I believe everyone has the ability to heal from their past and gain a better understanding around living in the present with great power and joy. As a licensed therapist, I consider myself a facilitator in the mental health therapeutic healing process. I am trained and experienced in Gestalt Dream Work and play therapy. My main office is located in Santa Monica on 7th and Broadway near 3rd Street Promenade and the pier.

West Hollywood Couples is home for expert marriage counseling and couples therapy in Los Angeles county. Our mission is to help couples navigate their relationship challenges and deepen their connection. Our clinic pioneers cutting ARM method (Awareness, Release, Mastery) to achieve rapid and profound healing and transformation for our clients. We proudly serve a diverse clientele, including both LGBTQI+ and heterosexual couples, addressing a range of issues such as communication breakdowns, conflict resolution, intimacy, and trust. Call or text for a free phone consultation.

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.

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

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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.