Michaela Tork, LMFT
Do you wake up feeling depressed dreading to get through another day? Do you try to fill the void in your life with sensation-seeking behaviors: alcohol, drugs, food, sex, TV, video games, internet surfing, shopping, gambling etc.?
Have you lost touch with the aspirations and dreams that used to motivate and inspire you? Are your relationships troubled?
I can help!
Seeking therapy takes courage and the prospect of talking to a stranger can be intimidating. I relate to the discomfort you may experience and provide a confidential, non-judgmental, supportive space to work with you.
Education/Training
CLINICAL EDUCATION
California Graduate Institute, Los Angeles
Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy
ACADEMIC EDUCATION
University of California, Los Angeles
Doctor of Philosophy in Film and Television Studies
Dissertation: “The Shadow of the Object: Mourning and Melancholia in Autobiographical Film and Video about the Holocaust” - a psychoanalytic study of the filmic representation of personal memories about the Holocaust made by survivors and the Second Generation.
University of California, Los Angeles
Master of Arts in Film and Television Studies
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts in Film Production, summa cum laude, 1992
Bio
I am bilingual (English and German). Having lived in another country I have experienced the process of immigration and acculturation myself. Thus I am familiar with and sensitive to cultural differences and ethnic diversity. I am also cognizant of the central role that language plays in your upbringing and in your interpersonal relationships. I pay close attention to the way you express yourself, your choice of words and idiomatic style of expression. Over the years I have worked with people from various cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds and provide culturally sensitive psychotherapy.
Memberships
Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society
Other Languages
German
Payments Accepted
cash, check
Hours:by appointment
Cost/Session
sliding scale
License:MCC # 46882
Helpful Links
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Therapy
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Loneliness
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Anger Management
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Anxiety and Panic
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Marriage Counseling
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Men's Issues
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Bicultural Difficulties
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Body Image Issues
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Online / Teletherapy
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Caregiver Issues
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Chronic Illness
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Relationship Issues
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Couples
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Depression
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Divorce
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Sexual Dysfunction
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Eating Disorders
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Stress Management
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Gifted / Talented Issues
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Trauma and PTSD
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Grief and Loss
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Women's Issues
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Life Transitions
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Work and Career Issues
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Licenses/Certifications
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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