Emotionally Focused Therapists in Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA
Jill Cepela
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA 90035
As an Emotionally Focused Therapist, I specialize in the most effective form of couples therapy designed to help couples build lasting emotional connections.
Are you and your partner trapped in the same frustrating cycles—feeling disconnected, unheard, and alone? Do you find yourself longing for better communication, more trust, and a stronger emotional bond, but you’re not sure how to make things better? If you’re ready to break free from the patterns that keep you stuck, I want you to know there is hope—and help—for your relationship.
As an Emotionally Focused Therapist, I specialize in the most effective form of couples therapy designed to help couples build lasting emotional connections.
Are you and your partner trapped in the same frustrating cycles—feeling disconnected, unheard, and alone? Do you find yourself longing for better communication, more trust, and a stronger emotional bond, but you’re not sure how to make things better? If you’re ready to break free from the patterns that keep you stuck, I want you to know there is hope—and help—for your relationship.
Stephanie Saari
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Are you and your partner stuck in a cycle of conflict that repeats over and over.... leaving you both feeling disconnected, frustrated and alone? As a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist and Supervisor, I use the most effective form of couples therapy, to help you to improve communication, stop your cycle of conflict, and build more trust, intimacy and connection.
Are you and your partner stuck in a cycle of conflict that repeats over and over.... leaving you both feeling disconnected, frustrated and alone? As a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist and Supervisor, I use the most effective form of couples therapy, to help you to improve communication, stop your cycle of conflict, and build more trust, intimacy and connection.
Sheryl K. Weissberg, MA, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA 90035
I work from a psychodynamic perspective, with additional specialized training in EMDR, Grief Counseling, and EFT.
I believe that our journeys, through life's experiences and struggles, make us who we are. My own life's journey has led me to my career as a psychotherapist, which allows me the opportunity, honor, and privilege, to work together with my clients to realize their own strengths, limitations, and to identify and achieve their goals. I believe this can take place, within a strong therapeutic relationship, built on non-judgment, trust, safety, and compassion.
I work from a psychodynamic perspective, with additional specialized training in EMDR, Grief Counseling, and EFT.
I believe that our journeys, through life's experiences and struggles, make us who we are. My own life's journey has led me to my career as a psychotherapist, which allows me the opportunity, honor, and privilege, to work together with my clients to realize their own strengths, limitations, and to identify and achieve their goals. I believe this can take place, within a strong therapeutic relationship, built on non-judgment, trust, safety, and compassion.
Navah Elyasian
Marriage & Family Therapist, EMDR, Certifi, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA 90035
I specialize in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, an advanced Attachment Based Couples Therapy.
You have had regular talk therapy for years, but you did not get the results that you need. As a Certified EMDR therapist, I will help you rewire your nervous system & move from survival mode (fight-flight-freeze-fawn) to a productive mode (emotional regulation- critical thinking- decision making - creative), thus leading the life that you desire. This evidenced based modality heals attachment traumas which are the roots of current symptoms. I specialize in Inner Child and Parts Work, Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), somatic based therapy & Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (Advanced Attachment Based Couples Therapy)
I specialize in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, an advanced Attachment Based Couples Therapy.
You have had regular talk therapy for years, but you did not get the results that you need. As a Certified EMDR therapist, I will help you rewire your nervous system & move from survival mode (fight-flight-freeze-fawn) to a productive mode (emotional regulation- critical thinking- decision making - creative), thus leading the life that you desire. This evidenced based modality heals attachment traumas which are the roots of current symptoms. I specialize in Inner Child and Parts Work, Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), somatic based therapy & Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (Advanced Attachment Based Couples Therapy)
Jessica Steinman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA 90035 (Online Only)
I use an Emotionally Focused approach working with my couples clients.
Many have lives where we wear many hats; home, career, relationships, family, and it can become overwhelming. When life adds stressors, it can make managing the hats difficult. I work with clients to take control of their lives by learning to set boundaries and discover the best versions of themselves, no matter what life has handed them in their pasts or in the present. My goal is for each person to learn why they are the way they are, learn how to progress through life, choose different paths, change patterns and behaviors to find a hopeful, peaceful sense of self.
I use an Emotionally Focused approach working with my couples clients.
Many have lives where we wear many hats; home, career, relationships, family, and it can become overwhelming. When life adds stressors, it can make managing the hats difficult. I work with clients to take control of their lives by learning to set boundaries and discover the best versions of themselves, no matter what life has handed them in their pasts or in the present. My goal is for each person to learn why they are the way they are, learn how to progress through life, choose different paths, change patterns and behaviors to find a hopeful, peaceful sense of self.
Dina Bernat-Kunin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA 90035
You look at your friends and wish you could feel like they do. You want confidence in making decisions, a positive outlook on life, and enough energy each day for family, friends, and the things you love. Why does it all feel so hard? I offer you the opportunity to travel this next part of your life journey together so you are not facing your challenges alone. I will support your innate strengths and gifts as well as guide you in how to let go of the heaviness that you carry that has weighed on you for so long. Imagine waking up each day with the feelings of clarity and hopefulness. This future is possible for you!
You look at your friends and wish you could feel like they do. You want confidence in making decisions, a positive outlook on life, and enough energy each day for family, friends, and the things you love. Why does it all feel so hard? I offer you the opportunity to travel this next part of your life journey together so you are not facing your challenges alone. I will support your innate strengths and gifts as well as guide you in how to let go of the heaviness that you carry that has weighed on you for so long. Imagine waking up each day with the feelings of clarity and hopefulness. This future is possible for you!
The clients I see are adults of all ages whose lives are diminished by depression or anxiety, whether lingering or overwhelming. Such feelings can make it difficult to focus on tasks or even leave their home. Some clients struggle with unsupportive family members or relationship partners; others cannot shake off the impact of trauma they suffered as children or as adults. Some are young adults who are experiencing Adulthood as a loss of past freedoms; some cannot find satisfying relationships, or establish boundaries with parents or roommates. My older adults are coping with aging; but they also desire social connection and purpose.
The clients I see are adults of all ages whose lives are diminished by depression or anxiety, whether lingering or overwhelming. Such feelings can make it difficult to focus on tasks or even leave their home. Some clients struggle with unsupportive family members or relationship partners; others cannot shake off the impact of trauma they suffered as children or as adults. Some are young adults who are experiencing Adulthood as a loss of past freedoms; some cannot find satisfying relationships, or establish boundaries with parents or roommates. My older adults are coping with aging; but they also desire social connection and purpose.
Keren Geier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Keren, Geier, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA 90019
Our lives are like pieces of a puzzle. How we choose to put them together is among the most important decisions we make. Effective therapeutic work begins when you and/or your child are ready to explore the areas of your life that would benefit from personal growth and change. As a caring change agent, I have successfully helped kids, teens, families, young professionals and adults through trying growth periods.
Our lives are like pieces of a puzzle. How we choose to put them together is among the most important decisions we make. Effective therapeutic work begins when you and/or your child are ready to explore the areas of your life that would benefit from personal growth and change. As a caring change agent, I have successfully helped kids, teens, families, young professionals and adults through trying growth periods.
Davina Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Hello! I am an EMDR trained, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My passion is helping individuals/families achieve homeostasis by assisting them in learning to utilize their own strength. Having worked in many clinical settings such as social agencies, hospitals and schools, I have received a well rounded experience. In addition, using EMDR in my practice, I have witnessed much improvement in clients with specific and complex traumas, anxiety and depression.
Hello! I am an EMDR trained, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My passion is helping individuals/families achieve homeostasis by assisting them in learning to utilize their own strength. Having worked in many clinical settings such as social agencies, hospitals and schools, I have received a well rounded experience. In addition, using EMDR in my practice, I have witnessed much improvement in clients with specific and complex traumas, anxiety and depression.
Claudia Miles
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA 90035
I work with clients on issues ranging from depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction to relationship, career and identity issues and I work with couples. I’ve had a specialty in hair pulling and skin picking since 2001: See my website. I use many theories in my work—psychodynamic, Jungian dreamwork and mindfulness practice to name a few—but my style is existential humanistic, working in the present. I see the ultimate goal as supporting you in living from an authentic, empowered place, feeling a sense of inner security, hearing and trusting your true inner voice—not the inner critic—and having a strong sense of self to guide you in life.
I work with clients on issues ranging from depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction to relationship, career and identity issues and I work with couples. I’ve had a specialty in hair pulling and skin picking since 2001: See my website. I use many theories in my work—psychodynamic, Jungian dreamwork and mindfulness practice to name a few—but my style is existential humanistic, working in the present. I see the ultimate goal as supporting you in living from an authentic, empowered place, feeling a sense of inner security, hearing and trusting your true inner voice—not the inner critic—and having a strong sense of self to guide you in life.
Shannon Novoa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA 90019
Shannon Novoa, LMFT. I enjoy helping others uncomplicate the complicated. I believe the client is the best narrator of their story. Therapy should feel comfortable and judgment-free. Typically work with parents and children to assist in understanding different dynamics. I also worked with various adults with different backgrounds ranging from substance abuse to developmental difficulties. I also have experience with ADHD in teens & adults and different neurological diagnoses.
Shannon Novoa, LMFT. I enjoy helping others uncomplicate the complicated. I believe the client is the best narrator of their story. Therapy should feel comfortable and judgment-free. Typically work with parents and children to assist in understanding different dynamics. I also worked with various adults with different backgrounds ranging from substance abuse to developmental difficulties. I also have experience with ADHD in teens & adults and different neurological diagnoses.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA 90019
I am a trauma-trained therapist with a passion for healing. I believe that everything we want is achieved through a healthy and strong connection with the self, which happens when we integrate and embrace the experiences of the body, soul, spirit, and mind (wholeness). My goal as a therapist is to support you through the work of moving to the other side of trauma, and becoming whole so that you may live confidently and intentionally today.
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Wendy Barbara Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA 90035
The relationship between you and your therapist is a unique one built on trust and honest communication. I am a licensed clinical social worker with five years experience. I am also a mediator with 14 years experience and former Executive Director of the California Academy of Mediation Professionals where I supervised a team of mediators helping them resolve thousands of court-related disputes. I have also conducted private couple and family mediations for the past ten years. I have 12 years experience in financial counseling, and 20 years experience as a university administrator.
The relationship between you and your therapist is a unique one built on trust and honest communication. I am a licensed clinical social worker with five years experience. I am also a mediator with 14 years experience and former Executive Director of the California Academy of Mediation Professionals where I supervised a team of mediators helping them resolve thousands of court-related disputes. I have also conducted private couple and family mediations for the past ten years. I have 12 years experience in financial counseling, and 20 years experience as a university administrator.
Ariella Rachel Benji Beyzer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA 90035 (Online Only)
I have experience working with clients from many diverse backgrounds. I spent a few years working in addiction treatment and have worked in residential treatment centers helping clients struggling with drug, alcohol, and gambling addictions through a 12 step lens. During the pandemic, I pivoted my career path and began focusing on clients struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, major life transitions, and parenthood struggles. I have also worked with clients struggling with ADHD to both process the diagnosis and work on behavioral changes. I have experience with individuals and couples!
I have experience working with clients from many diverse backgrounds. I spent a few years working in addiction treatment and have worked in residential treatment centers helping clients struggling with drug, alcohol, and gambling addictions through a 12 step lens. During the pandemic, I pivoted my career path and began focusing on clients struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, major life transitions, and parenthood struggles. I have also worked with clients struggling with ADHD to both process the diagnosis and work on behavioral changes. I have experience with individuals and couples!
Alex Mirsakova
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA 90019
Do you ever struggle with feeling disconnected, like you don't fit in, or like you're watching the world happen around you from the outside in? Do you feel like you need someone to really understand you? To feel heard and unconditionally accepted in a space of your own? Above all, the most important aspect of therapy is the relationship we will cultivate together in session, which is in and of itself an invaluable tool. I value the concepts of authenticity, comfort and client autonomy in the therapy space. We will always go at your own pace. Where you go in that space, I will be there beside you.
Do you ever struggle with feeling disconnected, like you don't fit in, or like you're watching the world happen around you from the outside in? Do you feel like you need someone to really understand you? To feel heard and unconditionally accepted in a space of your own? Above all, the most important aspect of therapy is the relationship we will cultivate together in session, which is in and of itself an invaluable tool. I value the concepts of authenticity, comfort and client autonomy in the therapy space. We will always go at your own pace. Where you go in that space, I will be there beside you.
JoAnn Culbert-Koehn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA 90019
I work with each person who comes to my office with compassion and respect, knowing that each patient has a unique story. I am interested in learning why you have come to see me. Among the psychological problems I address are anxiety, depression, marital problems, and grief as well as stuckness in career or personal growth. The treatment I offer is tailored to the patient's individual needs. I am trained to do psychotherapy and Jungian psychoanalysis. In psychotherapy we explore what is causing you psychic or physical pain as well as additional symptoms, or trauma as they emerge.
I work with each person who comes to my office with compassion and respect, knowing that each patient has a unique story. I am interested in learning why you have come to see me. Among the psychological problems I address are anxiety, depression, marital problems, and grief as well as stuckness in career or personal growth. The treatment I offer is tailored to the patient's individual needs. I am trained to do psychotherapy and Jungian psychoanalysis. In psychotherapy we explore what is causing you psychic or physical pain as well as additional symptoms, or trauma as they emerge.
Dr. Elisa Rabinow
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Hi, I’m Dr. Elisa Rabinow, with a deep understanding of the human psyche and a passion for helping others to reach their full potential within themselves and within their relationships, I strive to provide a safe and nurturing space for individuals to explore their inner world and cultivate positive change. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated, introspective, and interested in delving in deeper to issues occurring in daily life.
Hi, I’m Dr. Elisa Rabinow, with a deep understanding of the human psyche and a passion for helping others to reach their full potential within themselves and within their relationships, I strive to provide a safe and nurturing space for individuals to explore their inner world and cultivate positive change. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated, introspective, and interested in delving in deeper to issues occurring in daily life.
Lina Kaplan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA 90035 (Online Only)
I am a licensed psychologist with 30 years of broad clinical experience including in UCLA Hospital and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. I will work with you to understand how ordinary life events as well as unusual stressors, losses and traumas can have an impact on your emotional well being. Together we work to expand on your inner strength, your self-awareness, and help you make meaningful, desired, long-lasting changes. By living more authentically and cultivating a compassionate understanding of yourself, you can begin a path towards a more satisfying life with more satisfying relationships.
I am a licensed psychologist with 30 years of broad clinical experience including in UCLA Hospital and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. I will work with you to understand how ordinary life events as well as unusual stressors, losses and traumas can have an impact on your emotional well being. Together we work to expand on your inner strength, your self-awareness, and help you make meaningful, desired, long-lasting changes. By living more authentically and cultivating a compassionate understanding of yourself, you can begin a path towards a more satisfying life with more satisfying relationships.
Erit Moradzadeh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Are you experiencing periods of disappointment, frustration, anger, depression, and anxiety? Do you have the the desire to overcome these challenges? I offer psychotherapy service to the multicultural population. My practice focuses on creating a safe, non-judgemental environment to help clients develop a strong, meaningful and intimate relationships. I work with couples, adults and children with issues such as self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship issues by setting healthy boundaries,so they can feel at ease and live a meaningful life. As an experienced Marriage, Family and Child Therapist I assist you in achieving your goals.
Are you experiencing periods of disappointment, frustration, anger, depression, and anxiety? Do you have the the desire to overcome these challenges? I offer psychotherapy service to the multicultural population. My practice focuses on creating a safe, non-judgemental environment to help clients develop a strong, meaningful and intimate relationships. I work with couples, adults and children with issues such as self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship issues by setting healthy boundaries,so they can feel at ease and live a meaningful life. As an experienced Marriage, Family and Child Therapist I assist you in achieving your goals.
Catherine Pancheri
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA 90035 (Online Only)
Are you ready to address areas of your life where you feel stuck, unfulfilled or are struggling? Therapy is a great start. Whatever is calling you to therapy - relationships, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, the therapeutic space allows you to deal with challenges, while being gently guided to help you understand and process what you are feeling, current blocks and ways to create the changes you want. I view therapy as self-care and an important and healing way to work through life’s difficulties. I will listen to you with curiosity and non-judgment to help you better understand yourself and stuck points.
Are you ready to address areas of your life where you feel stuck, unfulfilled or are struggling? Therapy is a great start. Whatever is calling you to therapy - relationships, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, the therapeutic space allows you to deal with challenges, while being gently guided to help you understand and process what you are feeling, current blocks and ways to create the changes you want. I view therapy as self-care and an important and healing way to work through life’s difficulties. I will listen to you with curiosity and non-judgment to help you better understand yourself and stuck points.
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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.