Domestic Abuse Therapists in Beverly Hills, CA

I want to help you have a happier life. People usually come to therapy w/ a problem that they are unable to solve on their own. I respect the work you have already done to try to get unstuck. What I offer is the possibility for new & imaginative ways of thinking about your dilemmas & a positive & supportive place to try out different ways of being in the world. With respect for your past, the work in our therapy is focused on the present and a "where do we go from here" perspective.

When you’ve been in an emotionally abusive relationship or have experienced coercive or narcissistic abuse, it’s destabilizing. Not only do you have to go through the difficult process of ending the relationship, but now you also have to unlearn those self-limiting beliefs and narratives that you were made to believe as being true. You have to learn how to trust yourself again and rebuild your self-esteem and confidence. It’s overwhelming, but I promise you that it can and will get better. I can offer you the space to do this very work. I am here to help you break free from the abuse and reclaim your power and voice.

I believe positive changes happen when a client is committed to learning and growing. Clients who want to expand and enrich themselves through therapy, no matter what their diagnosis or life challenges are, are the clients with which I work well.and see effective changes.

I have been in practice for over 25 years and work with a variety of clients in the Los Angeles area. I specialize in working with high profile individuals,as well as clients dealing with depression, parental alienation, anxiety, PTSD,Neuropsychological Evals, addiction,parenting issues, sexual abuse, and individuals who are interested in life transitions and/or personal growth. I also specialize in performing custody evaluations and expert witness evaluations and court testimony. I specialize in parental alienation, domestic violence, PTSD, TBI, sexual harassment, cases, sexual abuse cases, wrongful termination, trauma evaluations, allegations os sexual abuse, and risk assessment.

I am here to help you find a deeper understanding of yourself, cultivate personal growth, and improve your relationships. In a collaborative relationship with the client, I explore family dynamics, relationship patterns, and underlying feelings and unconscious drives that impede a sense of well being. Some of the issues I treat include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, recovery, trauma (emotional, physical, sexual), suicidal ideation, grief/loss, cancer survivors, LGBTQ, and pre-marital counseling/relationship/marital issues. I help clients explore their feelings, past experiences, present situations, and hopes for the future.

Traumatic events causes one to develop negative beliefs about oneself or the world. These experiences become fixed in the body-mind in form of negative emotions causing anger, depression, nightmares, intrusive thoughts, panic, anxiety, phobias, shame, low self-esteem which can create difficulties with your relationships at home and at work. I use EMDR to heal the deep wounds of traumatic childhood events which are the source that one may believe that he/she is not a good enough person, not loveable, does not deserve to be loved or trusted. Negative self beliefs and negative emotions effects our body and mind causing physical and emotional distress.

My ideal client is someone who wants to understand what is not working in their lives and allows me to help them to learn and to grow. I think it's a collaborative effort on my part as well as the client. I see each client as bringing a unique internal perspective that needs to be thought about carefully and with insight.

My psychiatric practice is 100% virtual on Zoom with medical licenses in California, DC, MD, VA, NY, NJ, and CA. I have been in the private practice of psychodynamic psychiatry for over three decades. I provide a safe, warm and trusting environment in which you can discuss your deepest concerns and you can feel that you are being listened to and truly heard. I prescribe medication when indicated as an adjunt to your psychotherapy. I only prescribed medication to patients who are also meeting with me in psychotherapy. I am out-of-network with all insurance companies, and I am opted-out of Medicare and Medicaid.

My approach to psychotherapy is empathic, collaborative and unique to each individual's own needs. I believe the most important component of therapy is establishing a genuine relational connection. I strive to create a therapeutic environment in which clients feel comfortable, respectful, supportive and understood in order to actively explore deep personal issues and experiment with new ways of thinking. I provide a unique psychotherapy to treat a wide variety of conditions including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, LGBT issues, attachment issues, OCD, kleptomania and grief.

The goal of psychotherapy is to make you stronger and more focused, so you can solve the problems that baffle and frustrate you today. You don't have to face alone the issues and situations that you are not sure how to master. Victory may find you at last if you keep hammering away with the same old hammer. Or success may come to stay in your life if you change your strategy entirely. Which path should you take? That is the mystery of your life today, and I would like to help you find the answer.

Given that I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst, one might deduce that I am very intelligent and really good at what I do. Of course, there are other possibilities like I'm a glutton for punishment or just another ordinary obsessive over-achiever. The point is that credentials and education are but one important factor that go into making a good psychotherapist. I strive to NOT make assumtions, but to listen, understand, respect, be sensitive yet objective and flexible, tailoring the treatment to the needs of my patient instead of the other way around.

Hi, I have been a Beverly Hills Psychotherapist for 30+ years, working with Entertainment and International Biz folks. I have a brick & mortar office on South Beverly Drive in BH, but do mostly ZOOM. I have been doing Anger Management & Domestic Violence Batterer’s Court Groups for this clientele. I understand Entertainment/International Biz, I have done CNN, TV Talk Shows, been in a movie or two, done old Radio Talk shows, even did an Animated show playing myself. I’ve helped folks get going through movies, modeling, acting, music even rapper dudes. I have books out about: Grief & Loss; 9 Steps to a Better Life; Anger Management.

I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who places greatest value in establishing an empathic, warm, & respectful environment (while modeling firm, healthy boundaries) for clients & their families. Over the last 7 years I've treated adults, children, teens, couples, families, & groups in a private practice setting. My strength-based, collaborative approach drawing on numerous techniques (CBT, DBT, Fam Systems, etc.) helps clients get the most from therapy & allows tailoring our work to your needs. When beneficial and appropriate, I work to foster a "team approach," encouraging good communication w/other members of a client's daily life (i.e. other practitioners/physicians, family, teachers, etc.).

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Welcome. It is a significant step to begin exploring how therapy could benefit your life. Clients find my approach to be warm, collaborative, integrative, trauma-informed and culturally aware, providing an affirming space to support healing and growth. My approach draws from neurobiology, attachment theory, holistic medicine, EMDR, mindfulness, ACT, and emotion-focused theories, but we will tailor our work together, informed by your identities, strengths, and experiences, to meet your unique needs and goals. My areas of specialty and include interpersonal/sexual trauma, PTSD, EMDR, gender identity, grief/loss & adjustment concerns.

As a certified psychoanalyst, I specialize in treating teens and adults who struggle with depression; intense anxiety; obsessive-compulsive symptoms including invasive, disturbing thoughts; intolerable, painful emotions; high-conflict relationships; impulsive behaviors including suicidal and self-injurious behavior; substance and/or alcohol abuse; eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress symptoms. Our collaboration strives to help you find internal harmony. My method of investigation of the mind is designed to help you gain clarity in your thinking, achieve emotional containment and experience self-empowerment.

As a Clinical Psychologist, the major emphasis of my clinical practice is psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and adolescents. I realize every individual is unique and take a very hands approach to working with you. My specialties include working with depression, anxiety, all types of trauma, substance and alcohol abuse, love and sex addiction, cultural diversity and handling life's transitions. I am trained in EMDR, Mindfulness, and Meditation, and use these techniques to supplement the talking therapy. I am personal and get to know you on a deeply professional level and am dedicated to growth and prosperity.

Congratulations on taking the FIRST courageous step toward dealing with your PAIN that is no longer working for you; or perhaps you like to grow and learn more about yourself; or you want to achieve HEALING from grief/loss related to major life changes. Painful symptoms related to trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, or relational issues are tough to tackle by yourself. Understanding and dealing with addiction ( that could be generational) and facing feelings of blame shame guilt denial anger, and depression ALL by yourself is hard. By giving a non-judgmental and an empathetic therapist a CHANCE and Therapy time, change IS possible.

We can all use compassionate, focused empathy, supportive insight, and unconditional acceptance. Whatever your background, occupation, culture, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, relationships, worldview, politics. I am uniquely equipped to help you find and express your best self and create solutions. I offer the first session free, and I provide telehealth throughout California.