Obesity Therapists in Encino, CA
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Carol A Polevoi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, CBS, CPC
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91426 (Online Only)
My goal is to meet the needs of the client by offering Traditional Talk Therapies, Body-Mind/Somatic and IBP Therapy and Biofeedback for stress reduction and pain management.
My goal is to meet the needs of the client by offering Traditional Talk Therapies, Body-Mind/Somatic and IBP Therapy and Biofeedback for stress reduction and pain management.
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Hello, I am Ilana! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California (LMFT #116296). I work with individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds. I have experience in a multitude of settings, including schools, private practice, and community mental health. My therapeutic approach incorporates CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. I believe that therapy is collaborative and encourage my clients to grow in a safe, therapeutic environment.
Hello, I am Ilana! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California (LMFT #116296). I work with individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds. I have experience in a multitude of settings, including schools, private practice, and community mental health. My therapeutic approach incorporates CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. I believe that therapy is collaborative and encourage my clients to grow in a safe, therapeutic environment.
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Every phase of life brings a new challenge, whether our own or of someone we care about. Sometimes, we need a little extra help to successfully get through yet another phase. Those are the times to seek therapy. I would like to empower you to help yourself by taking that step to improve your and possibly your loved one's quality of life. As a wife, a mother, a daughter, and a professional woman, I have an intricate ability to understand the struggles that one might face in life as we transition in and out of each of these roles, daily.
Every phase of life brings a new challenge, whether our own or of someone we care about. Sometimes, we need a little extra help to successfully get through yet another phase. Those are the times to seek therapy. I would like to empower you to help yourself by taking that step to improve your and possibly your loved one's quality of life. As a wife, a mother, a daughter, and a professional woman, I have an intricate ability to understand the struggles that one might face in life as we transition in and out of each of these roles, daily.
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Beautiful Journey RC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, PPSC, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436 (Online Only)
In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, it's common to experience stress, anxiety, and/or depression. Please remember, you don't have to face these struggles alone. I'm here to guide you on a journey toward understanding, healing, and lasting change. With extensive clinical experience, I specialize in addressing issues like eating disorders, life transitions, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, career counseling/school issues, and grief using evidence-based therapies tailored to your unique needs. I create a safe, compassionate, and confidential environment for you to explore your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.
In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, it's common to experience stress, anxiety, and/or depression. Please remember, you don't have to face these struggles alone. I'm here to guide you on a journey toward understanding, healing, and lasting change. With extensive clinical experience, I specialize in addressing issues like eating disorders, life transitions, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, career counseling/school issues, and grief using evidence-based therapies tailored to your unique needs. I create a safe, compassionate, and confidential environment for you to explore your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.
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Eve's Place of Peace, Practice for Well-Being
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, Coach
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91436
Everyday living can be extremely stressful and difficult to navigate especially in these trying times. If you are experiencing depression and or anxiety from worry and fear, being overwhelmed, career disappointments or issues in your relationships. My priority is your overall mental and emotional wellness. I am committed to providing quality professional counseling in a faith-based private practice setting that is safe, non-judgmental, comfortable and confidential. Those that experience depression and or anxiety often develop distressing and dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors that keep them stuck and rob them of enjoying life.
Everyday living can be extremely stressful and difficult to navigate especially in these trying times. If you are experiencing depression and or anxiety from worry and fear, being overwhelmed, career disappointments or issues in your relationships. My priority is your overall mental and emotional wellness. I am committed to providing quality professional counseling in a faith-based private practice setting that is safe, non-judgmental, comfortable and confidential. Those that experience depression and or anxiety often develop distressing and dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors that keep them stuck and rob them of enjoying life.
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Shawn Lare Brinkley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
I am an eclectic therapist, meaning I do not subscribe to any one therapeutic modality as I believe the therapeutic process is fluid and as a clinician, I must be the same. I help you manage depression, anxiety, ADHD, adjustment disorder, grief/loss, PTSD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, children and adolescents navigating the difficulties of adjusting to parent's divorcing and behavioral issues such as oppositional defiance and conduct issues. In an effort to meet my clients where they are, I will take the time needed to examine, with you, the core issues surrounding the problem and assist in developing solutions from that ground work.
I am an eclectic therapist, meaning I do not subscribe to any one therapeutic modality as I believe the therapeutic process is fluid and as a clinician, I must be the same. I help you manage depression, anxiety, ADHD, adjustment disorder, grief/loss, PTSD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, children and adolescents navigating the difficulties of adjusting to parent's divorcing and behavioral issues such as oppositional defiance and conduct issues. In an effort to meet my clients where they are, I will take the time needed to examine, with you, the core issues surrounding the problem and assist in developing solutions from that ground work.
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Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or stressed out? Have you made attempts to change your situation and are not having much success? My practice is devoted to helping you heal, gain personal insight, and find satisfaction in your life. I provide an empathic, stimulating, and collaborative approach to help you live a more fulfilling life that feels rich and rewarding. With understanding and compassion, you are encouraged and empowered to explore your unique personal circumstances which will help you to finally turn those once felt obstacles into opportunities!
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or stressed out? Have you made attempts to change your situation and are not having much success? My practice is devoted to helping you heal, gain personal insight, and find satisfaction in your life. I provide an empathic, stimulating, and collaborative approach to help you live a more fulfilling life that feels rich and rewarding. With understanding and compassion, you are encouraged and empowered to explore your unique personal circumstances which will help you to finally turn those once felt obstacles into opportunities!
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During these unusual times we are dealing with an unsettling reality that evokes strong reactions on personal, social and unconscious levels. These unique times require shifts and changes that can be challenging. We are all called to reflect and face deep inner and outer events that are out of our control. Healing adaptation and adjustment can happen on their own. Engaging in our own healing work can provide new state of consciousness, change and growth.
During these unusual times we are dealing with an unsettling reality that evokes strong reactions on personal, social and unconscious levels. These unique times require shifts and changes that can be challenging. We are all called to reflect and face deep inner and outer events that are out of our control. Healing adaptation and adjustment can happen on their own. Engaging in our own healing work can provide new state of consciousness, change and growth.
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I aim to work with the client to achieve a better quality of life the art of evidence-based practices to help identify each individual's own values and goals to motivate behavior change. I will work with the client to identify his/her personal values and set achievable goals. Sessions are catered to the needs of the client to focus on mindfulness and acceptance of one's values and goals. The client will learn to independently set achievable goals and maintain the quality of life you set forth during and after therapy.
I aim to work with the client to achieve a better quality of life the art of evidence-based practices to help identify each individual's own values and goals to motivate behavior change. I will work with the client to identify his/her personal values and set achievable goals. Sessions are catered to the needs of the client to focus on mindfulness and acceptance of one's values and goals. The client will learn to independently set achievable goals and maintain the quality of life you set forth during and after therapy.
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Gary Michael Larkin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91436 (Online Only)
I have been licensed for 18 years, and have worked with various populations. I am a client-centered behaviorist; meaning I help people change behaviors by presenting them with coping strategies and communication skills to help deal with life on life's terms. I use my experience, as well as professional life as a special education teacher for the last 22 years, a 48 year marriage, and 35 years of a personal 12-Step Program to guide my theoretical orientation to help change distorted thinking into positive choices. I listen with empathy, and offer suggestions for hope and change. .
I have been licensed for 18 years, and have worked with various populations. I am a client-centered behaviorist; meaning I help people change behaviors by presenting them with coping strategies and communication skills to help deal with life on life's terms. I use my experience, as well as professional life as a special education teacher for the last 22 years, a 48 year marriage, and 35 years of a personal 12-Step Program to guide my theoretical orientation to help change distorted thinking into positive choices. I listen with empathy, and offer suggestions for hope and change. .
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Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress? Are you ready to build resilience and empower yourself with effective coping strategies? With over a decade of experience as a clinical psychologist, I have helped individuals of all ages - children, teens, and adults - navigate adversity and thrive. My expertise includes evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and adjustment difficulties, as well as specialized support for youth, maternal mental health, physician wellness, student athletes, and those diagnosed with medical conditions.
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress? Are you ready to build resilience and empower yourself with effective coping strategies? With over a decade of experience as a clinical psychologist, I have helped individuals of all ages - children, teens, and adults - navigate adversity and thrive. My expertise includes evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and adjustment difficulties, as well as specialized support for youth, maternal mental health, physician wellness, student athletes, and those diagnosed with medical conditions.
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Elisa Willits-Spolin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
Not feeling yourself? Do you want to move past your emotional pain? Are you having relationship problems? In a safe environment, I help adults manage their stress, anxiety, depression and difficult emotions, accept and move through life transitions, and improve their relationships. I assist individuals and couples in gaining awareness of past and present influences on their beliefs and how they relate to others. My therapy work is collaborative with couples, helping partners improve their communication and replace their highly charged emotional interactions with new productive, healthier dialogues.
Not feeling yourself? Do you want to move past your emotional pain? Are you having relationship problems? In a safe environment, I help adults manage their stress, anxiety, depression and difficult emotions, accept and move through life transitions, and improve their relationships. I assist individuals and couples in gaining awareness of past and present influences on their beliefs and how they relate to others. My therapy work is collaborative with couples, helping partners improve their communication and replace their highly charged emotional interactions with new productive, healthier dialogues.
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Judith Cotton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RLT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 38 years of experience - successful - caring - warm - grounded - private and confidential. I believe in full respect living, diversity, and decency. Trained in trauma resolution, narrative and attachment theory, inner child work, and full respect relationship styles. I can be your individual therapist-and reliable confidential safe sounding board, relationship counselor and coach, or workshop provider/presenter as I have presented for over 20 years for the Motion Picture/Television Industry.
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 38 years of experience - successful - caring - warm - grounded - private and confidential. I believe in full respect living, diversity, and decency. Trained in trauma resolution, narrative and attachment theory, inner child work, and full respect relationship styles. I can be your individual therapist-and reliable confidential safe sounding board, relationship counselor and coach, or workshop provider/presenter as I have presented for over 20 years for the Motion Picture/Television Industry.
![Photo of Ingrid Oliansky, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c499209-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Everyone feels stuck in life sometimes. Perhaps you are unsatisfied with a current relationship or you are not doing what you want to in terms of your career. Maybe you are experiencing a life transition such as the death of a loved one or a big geographical move. You have the solution within you. My job is to work in collaboration with you to uncover that solution and put it to work for you.
Everyone feels stuck in life sometimes. Perhaps you are unsatisfied with a current relationship or you are not doing what you want to in terms of your career. Maybe you are experiencing a life transition such as the death of a loved one or a big geographical move. You have the solution within you. My job is to work in collaboration with you to uncover that solution and put it to work for you.
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Mitra Rashidian
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST, ABS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
How healthy and joyful are your relationships? How strong do you feel verbalizing your needs to your loved ones? I work with people who want to improve their relationships and enhance communication with family (parents, children), children of divorcing parents, friends, sexuality, romantic/intimate partners. I treat various relationships, trauma, intimacy and sexuality issues, and body positivity. I help resolve conflicts due to life's challenges that may impact your happiness and well-being by causing negative emotions, affecting your physical and emotional health, which may lead to low self-esteem, and poor self-image.
How healthy and joyful are your relationships? How strong do you feel verbalizing your needs to your loved ones? I work with people who want to improve their relationships and enhance communication with family (parents, children), children of divorcing parents, friends, sexuality, romantic/intimate partners. I treat various relationships, trauma, intimacy and sexuality issues, and body positivity. I help resolve conflicts due to life's challenges that may impact your happiness and well-being by causing negative emotions, affecting your physical and emotional health, which may lead to low self-esteem, and poor self-image.
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I am honored to have my clients invite me to join them in a deep and caring search into their lives, personalities,challenges and dilemnas they face.Our focus is to work together in a respectful, open approach to provide help, relief, understanding and change toward goals of greater health, internal peace, satisfaction and connectedness.Psychotherapy was developed so that we wouldn't have to face our fears alone, without knowledge and the opportunity to learn emotionally and to improve our capabilty to deal with ourselves, the world and the people in our lives.Let me join you.
I am honored to have my clients invite me to join them in a deep and caring search into their lives, personalities,challenges and dilemnas they face.Our focus is to work together in a respectful, open approach to provide help, relief, understanding and change toward goals of greater health, internal peace, satisfaction and connectedness.Psychotherapy was developed so that we wouldn't have to face our fears alone, without knowledge and the opportunity to learn emotionally and to improve our capabilty to deal with ourselves, the world and the people in our lives.Let me join you.
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Kate Loree
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR, MBA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436 (Online Only)
I specialize in non-monogamous, kink, sex worker, and LGBTQ communities. Growth occurs in an atmosphere of respect, compassion and a belief in the human capacity for healing, change and reparation. My approach emphasizes insight, emotional healing, and empowerment to help you reach you highest potential and develop a more gratifying life. Couples/Relationships: Both Imago and Emotionally Focused Therapy heavily influence my work to encourage the strengthening of trust, mutual respect, understanding, intimacy and love. We will work together to untangle confusing thoughts, feelings, and behavioral patterns to rediscover your capacity to make meaningful choices that are right for you or your relationship.
I specialize in non-monogamous, kink, sex worker, and LGBTQ communities. Growth occurs in an atmosphere of respect, compassion and a belief in the human capacity for healing, change and reparation. My approach emphasizes insight, emotional healing, and empowerment to help you reach you highest potential and develop a more gratifying life. Couples/Relationships: Both Imago and Emotionally Focused Therapy heavily influence my work to encourage the strengthening of trust, mutual respect, understanding, intimacy and love. We will work together to untangle confusing thoughts, feelings, and behavioral patterns to rediscover your capacity to make meaningful choices that are right for you or your relationship.
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I believe childhood experiences create the template for adult life. Early losses, separations and trauma define the choices of strategies or defenses we use as adults. Pain and suffering can be caused by these early experiences. It is my job as a therapist to join my clients in their journey of discovery of these templates and help them to gain a more fulfilled life. I provide individual, couples and family counseling services in both English and Spanish in a safe, comfortable environment. My approach is tailored to each client, to meet them on their journey of discovery to finding a more fulfilled life.
I believe childhood experiences create the template for adult life. Early losses, separations and trauma define the choices of strategies or defenses we use as adults. Pain and suffering can be caused by these early experiences. It is my job as a therapist to join my clients in their journey of discovery of these templates and help them to gain a more fulfilled life. I provide individual, couples and family counseling services in both English and Spanish in a safe, comfortable environment. My approach is tailored to each client, to meet them on their journey of discovery to finding a more fulfilled life.
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I practice a variety of different therapeutic styles designed to best address your own particular needs. Genuineness, empathy, and warmth serve as foundational elements of my way of relating. I place emphasis on facilitating an environment where you can feel safe to investigate life experiences in greater depth, identify and question deeply held beliefs that have been influencing your life, connect to and express emotions and bodily sensations as they arise in the context of our discovery process, and ultimately move towards developing a greater sense of strength, wholeness, and openness within yourself as you move forward.
I practice a variety of different therapeutic styles designed to best address your own particular needs. Genuineness, empathy, and warmth serve as foundational elements of my way of relating. I place emphasis on facilitating an environment where you can feel safe to investigate life experiences in greater depth, identify and question deeply held beliefs that have been influencing your life, connect to and express emotions and bodily sensations as they arise in the context of our discovery process, and ultimately move towards developing a greater sense of strength, wholeness, and openness within yourself as you move forward.
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Dr. Dorsa is a Clinical psychologist in private practice in West Los Angeles. She is a workshop leader who speaks on complex emotional issues. Her specialty is getting people out of the ruts in which they have been intractably stuck.Her combined experiences in Hospital and psychotherapy settings have given her a unique perspective for the daily difficulties people go through, when juggling work, social life, health conditions, and family dynamics.
Dr. Dorsa is a Clinical psychologist in private practice in West Los Angeles. She is a workshop leader who speaks on complex emotional issues. Her specialty is getting people out of the ruts in which they have been intractably stuck.Her combined experiences in Hospital and psychotherapy settings have given her a unique perspective for the daily difficulties people go through, when juggling work, social life, health conditions, and family dynamics.
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Obesity Therapists
Can obesity be a cause of depression and anxiety?
Yes. It can be stressful and debilitating to carry excess weight. Many people make inaccurate assumptions about people who are overweight. This stigma may lead individuals to feel badly about themselves, decreasing their self-esteem, or leading to feelings of worthlessness. An association between obesity and depression is well-established.
When should an individual seek treatment for obesity?
When obesity, or the feelings it causes, creates a disruption in your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Examples include avoiding social situations due to anxiety, an inability to participate in family life as a result of health problems, or poor performance at work due to low self-esteem or other concerns.
Are there specific medications for weight loss?
There are several prescription drugs that can help with weight loss, including semaglutide and phentermine. These drugs reduce appetite and must be prescribed by a physician. Professionals will suggest lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, before turning to drugs, which have side effects and typically are prescribed only for a short duration. Many people regain weight after taking weight loss drugs if they have not made significant lifestyle changes.
What is body positivity?
Body positivity is a cultural movement that promotes the acceptance of bodies of all sizes and types, rather than those that conform to societal ideals of beauty. It places self-worth, self-acceptance, and an appreciation for one’s body as goals to achieve a happier, healthier attitude about oneself and others, focusing on who a person is rather than what they look like.