Therapists in 91403

I have dual doctorates in both communications disorders from the University of Southern California and Clinical and Child Psychology from Columbia University. In addition to being a licensed Psychologist, I also am a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist. My undergraduate training was in New Jersey at both Rutgers and Princeton Universities. I have had 40 years of experience and have lectured extensively at medical schools and universities throughout the country.

If your struggling with knowing your self value and need others to vaidate you, if you are constantly seeking external affirmation to feel good about yourself ? Come and share your struggles and together we can discover your true self worth and unleash your full potential, to gain more strength and confidence.

I believe that human beings essentially have two needs in life: to be heard & understood. I help clients learn to step into their power and provide tools to help you form meaningful relationships and build connections with others. We all look at life through our own lens and I come from a place of curiosity, compassion and non-judgment. I will help you identify the challenges in your life, find creative solutions, and work towards your future goals. Our work will result in strong tools to manage your feelings and beliefs, giving you a deep understanding of who you really are and what you really want.

Are you struggling in your relationships with loved ones? Overwhelmed adjusting to life post-pandemic? Or confused and scared going through a major life transition? Talking with an empathic therapist can alleviate anxiety and depression caused by these stresses. In my 10 years of experience in mental health I have helped people with severe trauma, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem find a path to the life they wanted.

Life can be full of challenges, hardships and every day stresses or struggles. If you are finding yourself struggling, remember that it is possible to find solutions and create a positive and healthy emotional balance. In order to find the solutions or create an emotional balance you need to seek the help of a professional who is trained to help and guide you towards your goals or provide you with tools that can assist you with self-improvement. Therapy is the tool that can provide you with support to create healthy relationships. It is not an easy task to ask for help and I'm glad you’re here looking for help.

We all need help with relationships sometimes, particularly with ourselves. Are we making healthy choices? Does our behavior match our goals? Understanding why we repeat negative patterns that produce the same results can empower us to make different and healthier choices. When the fit is right, therapy opens the door to all available possibilities. Figuring out behavior and encouraging exploration of alternative choices has been my commitment to clients for more than 25 years as a solution-focused psychotherapist. Sometimes, we just need a little help to get out of our own way and create a better life.

Cognitive behavioral psychotherapy focused on understanding immediate inner conflicts, understanding self-defeating behavior and thought processes, resolving immediate inner conflicts and traumatic experiences. I also offer insight oriented object relations psychodynamic, psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis to gain insights to inner conflicts, to gain insights to personality pattern, to cope effectively with troublesome behavior, to strengthen ego-functioning, and to achieve ego-integrity. These services are offered to adults and adolescents 12 years and up.

Are you wanting to overcome what is standing in the way of making meaningful changes? I am passionate about helping my clients create a peaceful, more fulfilling life. Therapy can help you develop greater insight into yourself, your relationships, and your own decision-making process. I have down-to-earth approach in a caring, non-judgmental and safe environment. I have been practicing for more than 18 years and have been extensively trained in Cognitive and Dialectical Behavior Therapies (CBT & DBT) as well as Prolonged Exposure (PE) for trauma.

My ideal client is someone who is going through a life stage crisis, wether that be starting on the journey of recovery from drugs and alcohol, coming to terms with their sexuality, struggling with their current relationship or stuck in the question of "what am I suppose to do now?" My client is looking for a new perspective on their life and is very willing to do the work to get it. My client knows that they have a hidden and untapped potential within them that is waiting to be awoken and desires to wake it.

I am a licensed MFT with experience as a hospice volunteer, behaviorist, and career counselor. I have worked with everyone from preschool children to centenarians. I have been in the mental health field for over ten years. I have an office in Sherman Oaks, and I offer free evaluations and consultations.

Our providers approach treatment based on the concept that your mental health is equally as important as your physical health, and that attending to your mental health is essential for living a truly fulfilled life. We believe that therapy should be collaborative and empowering. Our team is dedicated to providing you with comprehensive, evidence-based psychological care.

I provide supportive and compassionate therapy to children, teens, adults, and families. Clients come to me for help with ordinary life challenges, depression, anxiety, grief, divorce, coparenting, relationship problems, parenting struggles, and more. Each person has unique needs, and we will come up with the best plan for you, your child, or your family.

Encino West Psychological Services provides comprehensive psychological assessments for school-aged children experiencing challenges in an academic setting. As a parent with two children, I understand the anxiety that can come from dropping your children off at school every morning, knowing they will be out of your care for the next 6-8 hours. I have been advocating for the educational needs of children for many years and this journey has shed light on how important it is to know what a child or adolescent may be struggling with while at school.

Welcome! I want you to know that engaging in counseling is not an admission of failure. On the contrary, it is a bold statement of growth and strength. I specialize in Borderline Personality Disorder, Couples and Marital Counseling, and Trauma. Most of my clients find me easy to talk to and appreciate my practical and relational approach to treatment. Call for a free consultation - ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I accept Private Payors, Cigna, Blue Shield of California, Magellan, United Healthcare, and Optum Health Insurance.

Maybe you’re feeling down. Irritable. Frustrated. Lonely. Like you've lost your way. Maybe your relationships are challenging or unfulfilling. Maybe you're just not feeling like yourself. Talking about it can help. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can let your guard down, share your innermost thoughts and fears, and know you will be met with compassion and understanding. I work with individuals and couples of all ages and stages with presenting problems such as anxiety, depression, marital conflict, and communication issues. Whatever your mental health or life challenge, I am dedicated to helping you navigate it.

I currently practice at Hope Integrative Psychiatry in Sherman Oaks and specialize in addiction and trauma informed care. I provide a multimodal approach utilizing Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and Psychedelic Integration with clients. I received training for this work with Polaris Insight Center and Peace Over Violence, working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.

I am Gisoo Mohandesi, a licensed marriage and family therapist (License 108751), with over (10 years) of professional experience. As a professional, who is passionate about helping individuals, children, adolescents, and families, I believe that the way to help my clients cultivate well-being, is to understand them as human beings and not just their struggles.

I realize how difficult choosing a therapist can be. As in life, there are many choices and factors weighing heavily on your decision. I offer my clients a relationship where you can safely explore the struggles and issues that are affecting the most important aspects of your life; your relationships, your career and yourself. My style is straightforward and direct while maintaining compassion and respect for my clients. I provide solace, a calming voice and peace when you may need it most.

I strongly believe in the power of compassion and human connection. I have a special interest in treating those suffering from trauma, and struggling with issues of self- esteem, body image, depression, and anxiety. While I utilize a combination of psychodynamic modalities and CBT, my treatment is tailored to each individual person. I believe in the collaborative relationship between client and therapist. It is my goal to provide a safe, non judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, fears, and beliefs.