In Person Therapists in Westwood, Los Angeles, CA
Andrew Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
What do you want? Do you know? If you know, are you able to attain it? Do you struggle with relationships or the ability to make your life as way you want it? Successful living means functioning well in love and work. Irritability, rigidity, anxiety, addiction, lethargy, depression, self-doubt, self-attack: these are all symptoms that sap us of our right to act with the freedom we wish and the ability to engage emotionally with others, our work and ourselves.
What do you want? Do you know? If you know, are you able to attain it? Do you struggle with relationships or the ability to make your life as way you want it? Successful living means functioning well in love and work. Irritability, rigidity, anxiety, addiction, lethargy, depression, self-doubt, self-attack: these are all symptoms that sap us of our right to act with the freedom we wish and the ability to engage emotionally with others, our work and ourselves.
Dr. Cristen DeSantis
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Being a human is hard! Managing relationships (familial, romantic, platonic, professional) with all kinds of different personalities, feeling comfortable and confident in our careers, finding healthy and lasting love, and feeling good about ourselves through it all can feel like an impossible task. We were never given a manual on how to do this! And while, as humans, we are incredibly resilient and have somehow found a way to get this far, some of the coping mechanisms we have developed throughout our lives may not be serving us anymore. I help clients gain insight into their thoughts & behaviors to help improve their outcomes.
Being a human is hard! Managing relationships (familial, romantic, platonic, professional) with all kinds of different personalities, feeling comfortable and confident in our careers, finding healthy and lasting love, and feeling good about ourselves through it all can feel like an impossible task. We were never given a manual on how to do this! And while, as humans, we are incredibly resilient and have somehow found a way to get this far, some of the coping mechanisms we have developed throughout our lives may not be serving us anymore. I help clients gain insight into their thoughts & behaviors to help improve their outcomes.
People are my passion and I feel blessed to have found my calling. My background includes being a pastor's grandchild and having a military family, I have been a wife, and also a teacher. I am still a mother and a grandmother which all have led me to become a therapist. I began working in group homes, foster families, juvenile probation, private practice, schools, and the county jail. I have loved my jobs and feel blessed that, "I Get to go to work, I don't Have to go to work."
People are my passion and I feel blessed to have found my calling. My background includes being a pastor's grandchild and having a military family, I have been a wife, and also a teacher. I am still a mother and a grandmother which all have led me to become a therapist. I began working in group homes, foster families, juvenile probation, private practice, schools, and the county jail. I have loved my jobs and feel blessed that, "I Get to go to work, I don't Have to go to work."
Betsy Spier
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049
In these times of uncertainty, I am here to help. Listening for what is not said is often as important as what is said. No one therapeutic approach suits every client's need, so I tailor my approach based on what's best for the individual. My success with sober clients and others suffering from addictive disorders comes from my willingness to help them navigate the realities of life. Sometimes psychotherapy alone cannot cure mood disorders, just as drugs for depression and anxiety are less effective without concurrent psychotherapy.
In these times of uncertainty, I am here to help. Listening for what is not said is often as important as what is said. No one therapeutic approach suits every client's need, so I tailor my approach based on what's best for the individual. My success with sober clients and others suffering from addictive disorders comes from my willingness to help them navigate the realities of life. Sometimes psychotherapy alone cannot cure mood disorders, just as drugs for depression and anxiety are less effective without concurrent psychotherapy.
Miriam Saidian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
If you find yourself trapped in an emotional cycle despite your best efforts, you might be wondering about the unconscious factors at play. In sessions, we'll delve into deeper layer with empathy and understanding. I honor your unique journey and work to uncover how past events continue to influence your present challenges. By exploring these connections, we can gain clarity and facilitate meaningful growth and self-acceptance. My goal is to support you in finding freedom from these constraints.
If you find yourself trapped in an emotional cycle despite your best efforts, you might be wondering about the unconscious factors at play. In sessions, we'll delve into deeper layer with empathy and understanding. I honor your unique journey and work to uncover how past events continue to influence your present challenges. By exploring these connections, we can gain clarity and facilitate meaningful growth and self-acceptance. My goal is to support you in finding freedom from these constraints.
I help with depression, anxiety, adjustment concerns, academic issues, self-esteem, identity exploration, stress, and trauma. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, patient-centered, strengths-based, and creative, considering each patient's unique experiences, culture, and background. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness techniques, and insight-driven communication to promote self-awareness, reflection, growth, and healing.
I help with depression, anxiety, adjustment concerns, academic issues, self-esteem, identity exploration, stress, and trauma. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, patient-centered, strengths-based, and creative, considering each patient's unique experiences, culture, and background. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness techniques, and insight-driven communication to promote self-awareness, reflection, growth, and healing.
Andrew J Benkendorf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Are you and your partner having the same argument on repeat? Has the intimacy and romance been replaced with distance and frustration? Seemingly little things become explosive arguments. And trying to talk about it leads to more conflict. Worse yet, the distance and disconnection is deafening. The unresolved issues are getting worse, and you are left feeling exhausted, invalidated, and alone. Every passing day feels like one step closer to your breaking point. Your family means everything to you and you worry it's taking a toll on your kids. You want more than anything to reconnect with your partner and finally feel heard.
Are you and your partner having the same argument on repeat? Has the intimacy and romance been replaced with distance and frustration? Seemingly little things become explosive arguments. And trying to talk about it leads to more conflict. Worse yet, the distance and disconnection is deafening. The unresolved issues are getting worse, and you are left feeling exhausted, invalidated, and alone. Every passing day feels like one step closer to your breaking point. Your family means everything to you and you worry it's taking a toll on your kids. You want more than anything to reconnect with your partner and finally feel heard.
Amy Jaffe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience, both in private practice and as the Senior Vice President at Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services. My approach is supportive, collaborative, nonjudgmental, empathic, and strength based. I believe that it can be helpful to examine past family of origin issues to gain an understanding of the dynamics of your current relationships while also focusing on the present and reducing current symptoms. My goal is to help you feel better and fulfilled in your life.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience, both in private practice and as the Senior Vice President at Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services. My approach is supportive, collaborative, nonjudgmental, empathic, and strength based. I believe that it can be helpful to examine past family of origin issues to gain an understanding of the dynamics of your current relationships while also focusing on the present and reducing current symptoms. My goal is to help you feel better and fulfilled in your life.
Cole Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Waitlist for new clients
Are you grieving the loss of someone you love? Are you lost and unable to find “normal”? Do you feel like you are swimming against a tide that is pulling you under? Or are you doing fine, but there’s something bothering you, deep down? Do upsetting and distressing memories from the past keep blocking you in the present?
Are you grieving the loss of someone you love? Are you lost and unable to find “normal”? Do you feel like you are swimming against a tide that is pulling you under? Or are you doing fine, but there’s something bothering you, deep down? Do upsetting and distressing memories from the past keep blocking you in the present?
Lanna Pathman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90025
I provide psychotherapy to teens, adults, and couples with various challenges and life stressors. I am passionate about working with clients from various cultural backgrounds, and I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for my work. Through getting to know you and your unique story, I work to help you develop insight, build self-awareness, and embrace acceptance and positive change. My specialty areas include relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
I provide psychotherapy to teens, adults, and couples with various challenges and life stressors. I am passionate about working with clients from various cultural backgrounds, and I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for my work. Through getting to know you and your unique story, I work to help you develop insight, build self-awareness, and embrace acceptance and positive change. My specialty areas include relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Jessica Trachtenberg M.S. - Career Coach
MS, MBTI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
My ideal client is navigating a transition in their career journey. They might be a first-time job seeker, a mid-career professional seeking change, or someone returning to work after a break. They feel motivated to find a fulfilling career that aligns with their values, strengths, and interests but may be overwhelmed by the options or unsure where to start. They value guidance that is empathetic, personalized, and culturally sensitive.
My ideal client is navigating a transition in their career journey. They might be a first-time job seeker, a mid-career professional seeking change, or someone returning to work after a break. They feel motivated to find a fulfilling career that aligns with their values, strengths, and interests but may be overwhelmed by the options or unsure where to start. They value guidance that is empathetic, personalized, and culturally sensitive.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MACP
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Are you frustrated dealing with the every day stressors of life? Feeling irritated? Have reached a point where you feel you need support? My approach is sensitive to your unique needs. I emphasize on solution focused and Cognitive Behavioral therapy. I believe that we have the power in making a difference in our own life. However, at times we feel overwhelmed by our thoughts, and emotions , and feel helpless, angry, anxious, and sad. You are not alone. Together we can make a difference and you can regain your power back.
Are you frustrated dealing with the every day stressors of life? Feeling irritated? Have reached a point where you feel you need support? My approach is sensitive to your unique needs. I emphasize on solution focused and Cognitive Behavioral therapy. I believe that we have the power in making a difference in our own life. However, at times we feel overwhelmed by our thoughts, and emotions , and feel helpless, angry, anxious, and sad. You are not alone. Together we can make a difference and you can regain your power back.
If you are curious, creative & motivated to look inward & reflect on your personal experience, keep reading! Perhaps you struggle with disturbances in your self-esteem, feel overly self-critical, perfectionistic &/or have difficulties sustaining long-term intimate relationships. Maybe it’s hard telling the story of your life experience & you might struggle with dependency issues that bring about guilt & shame as well as unsatisfying relationships. You find you aren’t as successful professionally & financially as you imagined your potential to be. You might wonder if there is something in the way & you want to understand why...
If you are curious, creative & motivated to look inward & reflect on your personal experience, keep reading! Perhaps you struggle with disturbances in your self-esteem, feel overly self-critical, perfectionistic &/or have difficulties sustaining long-term intimate relationships. Maybe it’s hard telling the story of your life experience & you might struggle with dependency issues that bring about guilt & shame as well as unsatisfying relationships. You find you aren’t as successful professionally & financially as you imagined your potential to be. You might wonder if there is something in the way & you want to understand why...
Hayley Crossley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
As a first-generation college graduate with over seven years of experience, I am passionate about providing mental health care to college and university students. I help with anxiety, depression, adjustment and mood disorders, body image, identity exploration, life transitions, post-traumatic stress disorder, self-esteem, stress, and trauma. My foundations as a social worker greatly inform my practice as a therapist. I use a holistic approach, always considering the influence of my patients’ unique cultures, beliefs, backgrounds, and life experiences.
As a first-generation college graduate with over seven years of experience, I am passionate about providing mental health care to college and university students. I help with anxiety, depression, adjustment and mood disorders, body image, identity exploration, life transitions, post-traumatic stress disorder, self-esteem, stress, and trauma. My foundations as a social worker greatly inform my practice as a therapist. I use a holistic approach, always considering the influence of my patients’ unique cultures, beliefs, backgrounds, and life experiences.
Alex Moritz Brooks
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
As your therapist, I am deeply motivated to support adolescents, adults, and couples navigate the challenges of being human! Whether you're grappling with life transitions, anxiety, or depression, I am here to provide a grounding and therapeutic space that fosters connection, awareness, and reflection. Within this space, you will be challenged to uncover underlying patterns and beliefs that shape certain behaviors. Through discovery, you will build a more meaningful life, one that aligns with your values and goals
As your therapist, I am deeply motivated to support adolescents, adults, and couples navigate the challenges of being human! Whether you're grappling with life transitions, anxiety, or depression, I am here to provide a grounding and therapeutic space that fosters connection, awareness, and reflection. Within this space, you will be challenged to uncover underlying patterns and beliefs that shape certain behaviors. Through discovery, you will build a more meaningful life, one that aligns with your values and goals
Whether you are navigating relationship difficulties, ongoing depression, and anxiety, processing past or recent trauma or are looking to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, psychotherapy provides the medium necessary to process, heal, and grow. I’ve received in-depth training in integrative health psychology, emphasizing the mind-body connection, and believe it is essential to address our internal experiences to achieve optimal overall health. I embody a relational approach and believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important mechanism of effective therapy. I would be honored to help you on your journey.
Whether you are navigating relationship difficulties, ongoing depression, and anxiety, processing past or recent trauma or are looking to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, psychotherapy provides the medium necessary to process, heal, and grow. I’ve received in-depth training in integrative health psychology, emphasizing the mind-body connection, and believe it is essential to address our internal experiences to achieve optimal overall health. I embody a relational approach and believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important mechanism of effective therapy. I would be honored to help you on your journey.
Sarah Gallop
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Welcome! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Registered Art Therapist and am glad you're here. Are you struggling or looking for support during a difficult time? Do you want to understand yourself and your relationships better? Reduce shame? I can help you increase emotional awareness and regulation, improve relationships, and increase quality of life. Clients tell me they appreciate my warm and caring style, along with my ability to challenge them when they are ready. I am an experienced strength-based and trauma informed therapist and use creative ways to reach goals, including Art Therapy, poetry, and humor.
Welcome! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Registered Art Therapist and am glad you're here. Are you struggling or looking for support during a difficult time? Do you want to understand yourself and your relationships better? Reduce shame? I can help you increase emotional awareness and regulation, improve relationships, and increase quality of life. Clients tell me they appreciate my warm and caring style, along with my ability to challenge them when they are ready. I am an experienced strength-based and trauma informed therapist and use creative ways to reach goals, including Art Therapy, poetry, and humor.
Individuals often struggle with managing the stress in their lives which can lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, and unhealthy behaviors. Distress can arise from work, life transitions, relationships, and difficult emotions. We can find ourselves reacting in the same ways, experiencing the same agonizing feelings, and being in the same difficult circumstances. The goal is to understand your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, use that information to minimize suffering, have healthier relationships with others and yourself, achieve your life goals, and feel a sense of agency to live the life you deserve.
Individuals often struggle with managing the stress in their lives which can lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, and unhealthy behaviors. Distress can arise from work, life transitions, relationships, and difficult emotions. We can find ourselves reacting in the same ways, experiencing the same agonizing feelings, and being in the same difficult circumstances. The goal is to understand your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, use that information to minimize suffering, have healthier relationships with others and yourself, achieve your life goals, and feel a sense of agency to live the life you deserve.
Shelley Pusich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049
I have been in practice for 34 years. I earned a B.A. from UCLA in Philosophy, and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. I have extensive training in Hypnosis and am certified in EMDR since l994. I use these modalities for the problems and issues listed below. I am an artist, and work with artists of all kinds, helping to unblock creativity and help focus their work. I have taught psychology and philosophy classes at local colleges for many years and I also supervise interns in my private practice and at Antioch University Counseling Center.
I have been in practice for 34 years. I earned a B.A. from UCLA in Philosophy, and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. I have extensive training in Hypnosis and am certified in EMDR since l994. I use these modalities for the problems and issues listed below. I am an artist, and work with artists of all kinds, helping to unblock creativity and help focus their work. I have taught psychology and philosophy classes at local colleges for many years and I also supervise interns in my private practice and at Antioch University Counseling Center.
Do you sometimes feel out of balance? Do you struggle to lead a happier and more fulfilling life? Are you stressed and anxious? Therapy is a place to explore internal processes, relationships and connections with oneself and others. It also helps to stimulate a heightened self-awareness. Finding the right thearpist with whom one can trust is vital. I can help you work through painful emotions. My goal is to help others better understand their needs and how the patterns of their own dance, affect their lives.
Do you sometimes feel out of balance? Do you struggle to lead a happier and more fulfilling life? Are you stressed and anxious? Therapy is a place to explore internal processes, relationships and connections with oneself and others. It also helps to stimulate a heightened self-awareness. Finding the right thearpist with whom one can trust is vital. I can help you work through painful emotions. My goal is to help others better understand their needs and how the patterns of their own dance, affect their lives.
