Psychoanalytic Therapists in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Arlene Green Alvarez
Psychologist, PhD, NCPsyA
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025
I have been on the faculty at the Colorado Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies, the Los Angeles Center for Modern Psychoanlytic Studies, and the California Graduate Institute.
Psychotherapy is a partnership, shaped by the creative, dynamic working alliance that develops between patient and therapist. I am a clinical psychologist and board-certified psychoanalyst in practice for 40 years, employing both psychoanalytic-oriented therapy and cognitive- behavioral solution-based therapy. In addition, I have developed ARMM, the Applied Reframed Mindset Method. ARMM is a focused technique using tools designed to create a helpful mindset for improving physical health, emotional states, the relationship with self and others, and to achieve goals.
I have been on the faculty at the Colorado Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies, the Los Angeles Center for Modern Psychoanlytic Studies, and the California Graduate Institute.
Psychotherapy is a partnership, shaped by the creative, dynamic working alliance that develops between patient and therapist. I am a clinical psychologist and board-certified psychoanalyst in practice for 40 years, employing both psychoanalytic-oriented therapy and cognitive- behavioral solution-based therapy. In addition, I have developed ARMM, the Applied Reframed Mindset Method. ARMM is a focused technique using tools designed to create a helpful mindset for improving physical health, emotional states, the relationship with self and others, and to achieve goals.
Eran Solomon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RDT
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025
I have extensive training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Drama Therapy and Group Psychotherapy.
Thank you for viewing my profile. If you feel anxious, sad or perhaps you struggle with one or more of your relationships, you are not alone. Together, we will work on gaining a better understanding of yourself, what motivates you to do the things you do, and explore the dynamics of your interpersonal relationships. In a direct, warm and gentle approach, I will help you explore your internal obstacles and together, we will work through them. Please feel free to reach out with any questions that you may have and/or to set up an initial consultation.
I have extensive training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Drama Therapy and Group Psychotherapy.
Thank you for viewing my profile. If you feel anxious, sad or perhaps you struggle with one or more of your relationships, you are not alone. Together, we will work on gaining a better understanding of yourself, what motivates you to do the things you do, and explore the dynamics of your interpersonal relationships. In a direct, warm and gentle approach, I will help you explore your internal obstacles and together, we will work through them. Please feel free to reach out with any questions that you may have and/or to set up an initial consultation.
Julie Markowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
My training includes: Somatic Experiencing, Janina Fisher’s Structural Dissociation Model, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, .
I believe in all people’s innate capacity to heal. To me, all symptoms that we experience whether it be chronic pain, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, etc can be explained by trauma. Trauma does not have to be big events. Trauma can be if we are not attuned to emotionally as children or if our parents have their own unprocessed trauma—this sort of trauma often leads to deep seeded beliefs that we are unloveable and bad. Our healing comes from teaching our parts that we are loveable and accepted just as we are.
My training includes: Somatic Experiencing, Janina Fisher’s Structural Dissociation Model, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, .
I believe in all people’s innate capacity to heal. To me, all symptoms that we experience whether it be chronic pain, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, etc can be explained by trauma. Trauma does not have to be big events. Trauma can be if we are not attuned to emotionally as children or if our parents have their own unprocessed trauma—this sort of trauma often leads to deep seeded beliefs that we are unloveable and bad. Our healing comes from teaching our parts that we are loveable and accepted just as we are.
In addition to my psychoanalytic practice with adolescents, couples, and adults, I provide individual supervision and consultation to therapists.
The people with whom I work well are those who have a curiosity about themselves, and a willingness to be open to change. Feeling stuck or trapped in patterns in life is a common complaint. I frequently ask questions that allow people to reconsider what they assumed are life's "givens" and what is inhibiting them from achieving their potential. Together we will work towards unlocking your core energy. My therapeutic style is filled with respect, honesty, warmth, and humor.
In addition to my psychoanalytic practice with adolescents, couples, and adults, I provide individual supervision and consultation to therapists.
The people with whom I work well are those who have a curiosity about themselves, and a willingness to be open to change. Feeling stuck or trapped in patterns in life is a common complaint. I frequently ask questions that allow people to reconsider what they assumed are life's "givens" and what is inhibiting them from achieving their potential. Together we will work towards unlocking your core energy. My therapeutic style is filled with respect, honesty, warmth, and humor.
Carla Nunez Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Carla Nuñez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Whether you are going through a life transition or working on more deep rooted challenges, I am here to support your healing journey. I have extensive experience working in both community mental health and school-based mental health. My goal is to provide a culturally sensitive, supportive, curious, compassionate, and reflective space for you to explore your inner self and overcome personal challenges. I don't believe that our goal in life should be to live in constant happiness, but to live filled with ease and contentment even in the most challenging times.
My name is Carla Nuñez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Whether you are going through a life transition or working on more deep rooted challenges, I am here to support your healing journey. I have extensive experience working in both community mental health and school-based mental health. My goal is to provide a culturally sensitive, supportive, curious, compassionate, and reflective space for you to explore your inner self and overcome personal challenges. I don't believe that our goal in life should be to live in constant happiness, but to live filled with ease and contentment even in the most challenging times.
Rami Dion
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
As a queer Black Arab immigrant, I recognize the importance of how social identities can have a great impact on someone's mental health. Even navigating the mental health system can be exhausting and at times disappointing. In my practice, I aim to provide a safe space for people who often struggle to find one due to systemic and social injustices. I assist people in the healing of their trauma and processing difficult experiences as they navigate living in a society that is in itself in need of healing. I am passionate about my work and love being present with my clients through their journey of healing and self-discovery.
As a queer Black Arab immigrant, I recognize the importance of how social identities can have a great impact on someone's mental health. Even navigating the mental health system can be exhausting and at times disappointing. In my practice, I aim to provide a safe space for people who often struggle to find one due to systemic and social injustices. I assist people in the healing of their trauma and processing difficult experiences as they navigate living in a society that is in itself in need of healing. I am passionate about my work and love being present with my clients through their journey of healing and self-discovery.
Lynda A Levy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA Psyc
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
Lynda supports and facilitates her clients' emotional growth, gain deeper insights, make healthy choices and live healthier & happier lives, from couples struggling for connection, engagement & compatibility to enhance family relationships and individuals facilitating emotional well being.
Lynda supports and facilitates her clients' emotional growth, gain deeper insights, make healthy choices and live healthier & happier lives, from couples struggling for connection, engagement & compatibility to enhance family relationships and individuals facilitating emotional well being.
Elaine Nabel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025
If you or a loved one is experiencing anxiety, unhappiness, relationship difficulties or are feeling stuck in your personal or professional life, therapy can help. Through our work together, you will gain insight into maladaptive patterns and actively work to address them to reduce symptoms and improve your quality of life. Many life experiences can be accompanied by emotional distress that can feel overwhelming, so my style is to work collaboratively with you by fostering an open and safe space that will empower you or your child to observe, explore, and adapt to find balance in life.
If you or a loved one is experiencing anxiety, unhappiness, relationship difficulties or are feeling stuck in your personal or professional life, therapy can help. Through our work together, you will gain insight into maladaptive patterns and actively work to address them to reduce symptoms and improve your quality of life. Many life experiences can be accompanied by emotional distress that can feel overwhelming, so my style is to work collaboratively with you by fostering an open and safe space that will empower you or your child to observe, explore, and adapt to find balance in life.
Michelle Smit
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
I am here to help you learn more about yourself and to help you to improve your relationships, both with yourself and with others.
I am here to help you learn more about yourself and to help you to improve your relationships, both with yourself and with others.
Being in the world can often feel like a challenge. I work with individuals and couples who want to improve their relationships by gaining a greater sense understanding. I work with clients to develop their self knowledge and self worth so they can embrace their hopes and accept feelings of disappointment. The ability to self-reflect helps in moving toward a more satisfying future with a greater sense of compassion and tolerance for yourself and a greater openness toward others. The goal of the work is the creation of an emotionally safe home where acceptance and recognition can foster personal emotional growth and healing.
Being in the world can often feel like a challenge. I work with individuals and couples who want to improve their relationships by gaining a greater sense understanding. I work with clients to develop their self knowledge and self worth so they can embrace their hopes and accept feelings of disappointment. The ability to self-reflect helps in moving toward a more satisfying future with a greater sense of compassion and tolerance for yourself and a greater openness toward others. The goal of the work is the creation of an emotionally safe home where acceptance and recognition can foster personal emotional growth and healing.
Stella Dennett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064
I place great value on equipping you with the social and psychological resources and skills necessary to thrive. It's difficult to focus on the deeper aspects of our mental health when this is left unaddressed. As a depth-oriented therapist, I also work with you to uncover your shadow—those hidden aspects of your personality that influence your life patterns. Identifying these unconscious patterns, understanding how they've been built, and why they continue to persist gives you the power of choice in how you'd like to show up to life moving forward.
I place great value on equipping you with the social and psychological resources and skills necessary to thrive. It's difficult to focus on the deeper aspects of our mental health when this is left unaddressed. As a depth-oriented therapist, I also work with you to uncover your shadow—those hidden aspects of your personality that influence your life patterns. Identifying these unconscious patterns, understanding how they've been built, and why they continue to persist gives you the power of choice in how you'd like to show up to life moving forward.
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I am a neuropsychologist, and I work with children and adults. I provide therapy and neuropsychological assessment. THERAPY: I help individuals struggling with anxiety, stress, behavioral difficulties, and school/work issues. ASSESSMENT: I assess individuals experiencing a variety of issues including ADHD, learning disabilities, academic difficulties, attention issues, thinking/memory problems, and those seeking accommodations for school or standardized tests (SAT, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT...).
I am a neuropsychologist, and I work with children and adults. I provide therapy and neuropsychological assessment. THERAPY: I help individuals struggling with anxiety, stress, behavioral difficulties, and school/work issues. ASSESSMENT: I assess individuals experiencing a variety of issues including ADHD, learning disabilities, academic difficulties, attention issues, thinking/memory problems, and those seeking accommodations for school or standardized tests (SAT, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT...).
Stacey Nicklas
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Are you feeling anxious or depressed and not quite sure how to move forward? I work with individuals and couples who are struggling in their relationships, at work, or in their personal lives. If you feel stuck or alone, together we can discover ways for you to feel better, take action, and make different choices. Whether we are exploring your thoughts, feelings, habits or relationships, it will be in a non-judgemental and inviting environment. I work in person and virtually and I provide short term and long term therapy. I am a psychotherapist and have advanced training in psychoanalysis and Compassionate Inquiry.
Are you feeling anxious or depressed and not quite sure how to move forward? I work with individuals and couples who are struggling in their relationships, at work, or in their personal lives. If you feel stuck or alone, together we can discover ways for you to feel better, take action, and make different choices. Whether we are exploring your thoughts, feelings, habits or relationships, it will be in a non-judgemental and inviting environment. I work in person and virtually and I provide short term and long term therapy. I am a psychotherapist and have advanced training in psychoanalysis and Compassionate Inquiry.
Simone Kboudi
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90035 (Online Only)
My passion is helping people gain deeper perspectives and fuller appreciation for all of life’s ups and downs. I provide my clients with a space where they can express their feelings and explore their thoughts and behaviors in a non-judgmental, safe environment, where they are truly heard. While it’s not easy to be vulnerable and process painful experiences, it is the only way we can heal, find joy, meaning and purpose in life. You deserve hope and healing and I would love to walk with you on that journey.
My passion is helping people gain deeper perspectives and fuller appreciation for all of life’s ups and downs. I provide my clients with a space where they can express their feelings and explore their thoughts and behaviors in a non-judgmental, safe environment, where they are truly heard. While it’s not easy to be vulnerable and process painful experiences, it is the only way we can heal, find joy, meaning and purpose in life. You deserve hope and healing and I would love to walk with you on that journey.
Sharon Bina
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025
I have been a child therapist for the past 20 years, I provide therapy for children ages 0-18 years old. Modalities that I have found to be helpful when working with the younger population are the following; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I also incorporate Family Therapy (Family Systems), where I support families in creating intimacy through none-judgmental communication. I assist parents through difficulties, and challenges of parenthood. I also work with adults/teens/children who are experiencing executive dysfunction symptoms or are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.
I have been a child therapist for the past 20 years, I provide therapy for children ages 0-18 years old. Modalities that I have found to be helpful when working with the younger population are the following; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I also incorporate Family Therapy (Family Systems), where I support families in creating intimacy through none-judgmental communication. I assist parents through difficulties, and challenges of parenthood. I also work with adults/teens/children who are experiencing executive dysfunction symptoms or are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.
Kevin Wittenberg, Psychologist and Psychoanalyst
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
Our capacity to connect, both with ourselves (i.e. our passions, feelings, and body) and with others, is crucial to our feelings of well-being. When we connect, we generally feel a sense of aliveness in ourselves and the world. When we can't connect, we feel anxious, isolated, empty, or depressed. I feel my job is to help clients to more fully connect to the range of their experiences. I help adults, adolescents, and couples explore why they lose connection. I help them identify, understand, and overcome the deep root of their disconnection. I help them find well-being, which gives me great joy.
Our capacity to connect, both with ourselves (i.e. our passions, feelings, and body) and with others, is crucial to our feelings of well-being. When we connect, we generally feel a sense of aliveness in ourselves and the world. When we can't connect, we feel anxious, isolated, empty, or depressed. I feel my job is to help clients to more fully connect to the range of their experiences. I help adults, adolescents, and couples explore why they lose connection. I help them identify, understand, and overcome the deep root of their disconnection. I help them find well-being, which gives me great joy.
Roz Hedayatian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064
The most important relationship is the one we have with ourselves. We often lose sight of that connection due to invalidating, painful, and challenging experiences. If our foundation within is not solid, relationships with others often also suffer. I support those who are tired of repeating the same patterns that keep them stuck and unfulfilled. You deserve to live a life of meaning, purpose, and connection; my goal is to support you in the process of creating a life that aligns with your values.
The most important relationship is the one we have with ourselves. We often lose sight of that connection due to invalidating, painful, and challenging experiences. If our foundation within is not solid, relationships with others often also suffer. I support those who are tired of repeating the same patterns that keep them stuck and unfulfilled. You deserve to live a life of meaning, purpose, and connection; my goal is to support you in the process of creating a life that aligns with your values.
Mia Goldman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064
There are many reasons to seek therapy. Some are based on circumstances, others on one's history; maybe a cumulative sense of wanting to change, or family or work issues that are bearing down on one's daily living. The journey of self-knowledge is an investment in caring for oneself and one's future. There are patterns in one's thinking and challenging behaviors that can change through insight, understanding, and awareness. I spent several decades working in the film business before becoming a therapist and bring an understanding to creative people who are struggling with their work or in high- stress work conditions.
There are many reasons to seek therapy. Some are based on circumstances, others on one's history; maybe a cumulative sense of wanting to change, or family or work issues that are bearing down on one's daily living. The journey of self-knowledge is an investment in caring for oneself and one's future. There are patterns in one's thinking and challenging behaviors that can change through insight, understanding, and awareness. I spent several decades working in the film business before becoming a therapist and bring an understanding to creative people who are struggling with their work or in high- stress work conditions.
Sandra Sarnoff
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
I offer a safe, collaborative, empathic environment where an individual can gradually deal with life's challenges including issues of depression, anxiety, grief/loss, health, trauma and abuse, and life transitions.
I listen in a respectful way to help you formulate and work toward your desired goals. In therapy, I partner with you to build on what has worked in your life and to help you understand and transform those thing that have not.
I offer a safe, collaborative, empathic environment where an individual can gradually deal with life's challenges including issues of depression, anxiety, grief/loss, health, trauma and abuse, and life transitions.
I listen in a respectful way to help you formulate and work toward your desired goals. In therapy, I partner with you to build on what has worked in your life and to help you understand and transform those thing that have not.
Dr. Mark Downey
Psychological Associate, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
I work with people who worry part of them is broken. Nothing you do or accomplish seems to fix the sense that something is wrong or missing. You’ve tried meds, self-help, or even psychedelics, and you’re wondering if maybe you’re just incapable of really being present and enjoying your life. Maybe your mind is full of regrets, missed opportunities, and comparisons to others. You know there’s more to life, but you just can’t figure out how to tap into it. You sense that if you don’t look at all this, your relationships will suffer and life will pass you by.
I work with people who worry part of them is broken. Nothing you do or accomplish seems to fix the sense that something is wrong or missing. You’ve tried meds, self-help, or even psychedelics, and you’re wondering if maybe you’re just incapable of really being present and enjoying your life. Maybe your mind is full of regrets, missed opportunities, and comparisons to others. You know there’s more to life, but you just can’t figure out how to tap into it. You sense that if you don’t look at all this, your relationships will suffer and life will pass you by.
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.