Dana Kiesel, Ph.D.
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.
Bio
Dr. Kiesel was trained at the California School of Professional Psychology where she received her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. She has been a member of many professional boards and has been involved in the psychology community and the local Los Angeles community as a volunteer. Listed below are her affiliations.
Current Member of Foundation and Book Club committees of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association
Past Board Member of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association
Past Chair of the Governmental Committee of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association
Past Member of the Early Career Committee of the California Psychological Association
Past Member of the Political Action Committee of the California Psychological Association
Member of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association
Member of the California Psychological Association
Member of the American Psychological Association
Member of the Council for the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
Member of the National Eating Disorder Association
Member of the Academy for Eating Disorders
Member of Children and Adults with ADD
Board Member of ImagineLA
Honors:
Advocacy Award from the California Psychological Association
Presidential Citation from the Los Angeles County Psychological Association
Special Commendation of Service from the Los Angeles County Psychological Association
Practice Areas
 Counseling / Therapy
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Divorce
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Online / Phone / Skype Therapy
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Anger Management
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Eating Disorders
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Anxiety and Panic
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Grief and Loss
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Relationship Issues
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Life Transitions
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Self Esteem Issues
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Body Image Issues
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Loneliness
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Caregiver Issues
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Stress Management
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Chronic Illness
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Marriage Counseling
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Trauma and PTSD
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Couples Therapy
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Work and Career Issues
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Depression
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Certifications
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Clinical Psychologist
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Licensed Psychologist
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Education/Training
Masters, California School of Professional psychology
Ph.D. California School of Professional Psychology
Pre and Post Doctoral program at the Wright Institute
Memberships
Los Angeles County Psychological Association, California Psychological Association, American Psychological Association, National Register of Psychologists,
Other Languages
None
Payments Accepted
Cash, check
Hours:8-9
License:PSY12664, California
