In Person Therapists in Westwood, Los Angeles, CA
Cari Ginger Smulyan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
“Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.” Brene Brown -Putting yourself first can be scary. Showing up in life can be overwhelming but I believe showing up is half the battle and from there we can create a collaborative therapeutic relationship to help you on your path of healing and self-discovery. I integrate principles of psychodynamic, attachment, mindfulness and humanistic theoretical approaches into my work. I believe that by looking at events and relationships in our past can help us understand patterns in our present that no longer serve us or have made us feel stuck.
“Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.” Brene Brown -Putting yourself first can be scary. Showing up in life can be overwhelming but I believe showing up is half the battle and from there we can create a collaborative therapeutic relationship to help you on your path of healing and self-discovery. I integrate principles of psychodynamic, attachment, mindfulness and humanistic theoretical approaches into my work. I believe that by looking at events and relationships in our past can help us understand patterns in our present that no longer serve us or have made us feel stuck.
After practicing psychotherapy for seventeen years at UCLA and Cornell University, I've come to realize that as human beings, we make the most change when we're able to harness the power of positive thinking and doing. A positive mind leads to resilience, self-confidence, and sustained happiness. Contrary to what you may believe, ordinary people like you and me can learn positive psychology. It isn't as hard as you think because we're born with the ability to heal ourselves and succeed in life. It's something to experience and discover for yourself. Happiness IS possible.
After practicing psychotherapy for seventeen years at UCLA and Cornell University, I've come to realize that as human beings, we make the most change when we're able to harness the power of positive thinking and doing. A positive mind leads to resilience, self-confidence, and sustained happiness. Contrary to what you may believe, ordinary people like you and me can learn positive psychology. It isn't as hard as you think because we're born with the ability to heal ourselves and succeed in life. It's something to experience and discover for yourself. Happiness IS possible.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Board Certified in Police and Public Safety Psychology. I have extensive experience treating trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. I am a contracted provider to over 60 police and public safety departments, and provide psychological services to combat veterans, EMTs, Fire Fighters, Coroners, Police Officers, and other first responders.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Board Certified in Police and Public Safety Psychology. I have extensive experience treating trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. I am a contracted provider to over 60 police and public safety departments, and provide psychological services to combat veterans, EMTs, Fire Fighters, Coroners, Police Officers, and other first responders.
Psychological Assessment Services
Psychologist, PsyD, QME
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90025
With over 20 years experience providing comprehensive psychological assessments, Psychological Assessment Services specializes in assessing cognitive functioning and identifying Dyslexia, learning disabilities as well as attention and concentration difficulties (ADHD) that may result in behavioral or social issues. We provide testing accommodations where appropriate. We also perform pre-adoption evaluations, competency evaluations and pre-surgical evaluations including for surrogate and egg donor/sperm donors. We can provide expert court testimony, return to work, fitness for duty and workers comp evaluations.
With over 20 years experience providing comprehensive psychological assessments, Psychological Assessment Services specializes in assessing cognitive functioning and identifying Dyslexia, learning disabilities as well as attention and concentration difficulties (ADHD) that may result in behavioral or social issues. We provide testing accommodations where appropriate. We also perform pre-adoption evaluations, competency evaluations and pre-surgical evaluations including for surrogate and egg donor/sperm donors. We can provide expert court testimony, return to work, fitness for duty and workers comp evaluations.
With over 20 years of experience, I have acquired various clinical experiences. I help adolescents, adults, couples, and families with anxiety, depression, addiction, anger management, relationships, stress, and trauma. I believe in a holistic approach to psychological healing, which encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual, with each component influencing the others.
With over 20 years of experience, I have acquired various clinical experiences. I help adolescents, adults, couples, and families with anxiety, depression, addiction, anger management, relationships, stress, and trauma. I believe in a holistic approach to psychological healing, which encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual, with each component influencing the others.
Dr. Jacqueline Weitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Is your life where you want it to be? Do you ever feel you're drifting through life, not fulfilled or passionate about your relationships, purpose, or career like you used to? Whether it be due to past traumas, toxic and abusive relationships, or lack of self-worth and purpose. Sometimes, we can come to a point in our lives where we feel we're constantly under stress, bored, disconnected, stagnant, and insignificant. If you can resonate with any of these feelings I want to work with you, and create a new sense of fulfillment and passion back into your life, relationships, and career.
Is your life where you want it to be? Do you ever feel you're drifting through life, not fulfilled or passionate about your relationships, purpose, or career like you used to? Whether it be due to past traumas, toxic and abusive relationships, or lack of self-worth and purpose. Sometimes, we can come to a point in our lives where we feel we're constantly under stress, bored, disconnected, stagnant, and insignificant. If you can resonate with any of these feelings I want to work with you, and create a new sense of fulfillment and passion back into your life, relationships, and career.
Anxiety Disorders and PTSD Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Are you suffering with severe daily anxiety about work or relationships? Do you experience disturbing flashes of traumas such as sexual violence, abuse, disasters or the death of a loved one? I am an Anxiety and Trauma Specialist and would love to help. My typical clients experience OCD, panic, derealization, Agoraphobia, insomnia, obsessions, intrusive thoughts, and PTSD symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, dissociation and hyper-vigilance. Most of my clients come in feeling stuck and helpless, like it's never going to get better. We can work together to make it better. PTSD and anxiety are treatable.
Are you suffering with severe daily anxiety about work or relationships? Do you experience disturbing flashes of traumas such as sexual violence, abuse, disasters or the death of a loved one? I am an Anxiety and Trauma Specialist and would love to help. My typical clients experience OCD, panic, derealization, Agoraphobia, insomnia, obsessions, intrusive thoughts, and PTSD symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, dissociation and hyper-vigilance. Most of my clients come in feeling stuck and helpless, like it's never going to get better. We can work together to make it better. PTSD and anxiety are treatable.
Alicia Ramírez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, KAP
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
I approach psychotherapy as a co-creative alliance between client and therapist. I seek to create a safe, humorous and collaborative space for clients to explore their own ability to access greater insight, clarity and self-awareness. I gravitate towards humanistic, psychodynamic and in-depth psychology (Spiritual) approaches - while also tailoring each session to my client’s particular needs and strengths.
I approach psychotherapy as a co-creative alliance between client and therapist. I seek to create a safe, humorous and collaborative space for clients to explore their own ability to access greater insight, clarity and self-awareness. I gravitate towards humanistic, psychodynamic and in-depth psychology (Spiritual) approaches - while also tailoring each session to my client’s particular needs and strengths.
Michelle Kamrava
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
I believe the world could be a better place if we could all be kinder to one another. Working together and building strong connections can be helpful when struggling with life’s ups and downs. As a therapist, I help with academic issues, body image, self-esteem, self-harm, technology addiction, and sexual assault. I use a holistic, patient-centered approach to create a safe and supportive environment. By rewiring the brain, we create changes in our thought patterns, emotional responses, and behaviors.
I believe the world could be a better place if we could all be kinder to one another. Working together and building strong connections can be helpful when struggling with life’s ups and downs. As a therapist, I help with academic issues, body image, self-esteem, self-harm, technology addiction, and sexual assault. I use a holistic, patient-centered approach to create a safe and supportive environment. By rewiring the brain, we create changes in our thought patterns, emotional responses, and behaviors.
Julia Burt
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90025
I help people connect with and embrace their truest selves so they can live authentic, meaningful, and above all, joyful lives. I work with those who feel their emotions deeply, care about the world and the people in it, and want to learn how to take care of and advocate for themselves amidst the chaos. Compassion, understanding, and a deep belief that everyone deserves to be heard are at the foundation of my work.
I help people connect with and embrace their truest selves so they can live authentic, meaningful, and above all, joyful lives. I work with those who feel their emotions deeply, care about the world and the people in it, and want to learn how to take care of and advocate for themselves amidst the chaos. Compassion, understanding, and a deep belief that everyone deserves to be heard are at the foundation of my work.
Dr. Nadia Mishael
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Waitlist for new clients
I look forward to working with you to create a more rewarding and satisfying life for yourself. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and licensed clinical social worker with o 20 years experience. I am also Adjunct Assistant Professor at USC Graduate School of Social Work. I have a compassionate yet direct approach, and will tailor therapy to your unique needs and circumstances. I can help you learn better coping skills to manage feelings of depression and anxiety. I can also help you gain greater self-awareness, and communication skills so that you can create and maintain more satisfying personal and professional relationships.
I look forward to working with you to create a more rewarding and satisfying life for yourself. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and licensed clinical social worker with o 20 years experience. I am also Adjunct Assistant Professor at USC Graduate School of Social Work. I have a compassionate yet direct approach, and will tailor therapy to your unique needs and circumstances. I can help you learn better coping skills to manage feelings of depression and anxiety. I can also help you gain greater self-awareness, and communication skills so that you can create and maintain more satisfying personal and professional relationships.
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Susan Ko, PhD | Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90025
In my high school psychology class, I learned there is an entire language that describes my experience-the sometimes conflicting experiences of living between two different worlds. I became passionate about finding ways to address the experience of people whose hurts are often invisible. I was saddened by my observation that too many people feel stigmatized and alone with their inner turmoil and wanted to find a way to make the heart, mind and body whole. My dream is that therapy becomes accessible to everyone and viewed merely as another source of support.
In my high school psychology class, I learned there is an entire language that describes my experience-the sometimes conflicting experiences of living between two different worlds. I became passionate about finding ways to address the experience of people whose hurts are often invisible. I was saddened by my observation that too many people feel stigmatized and alone with their inner turmoil and wanted to find a way to make the heart, mind and body whole. My dream is that therapy becomes accessible to everyone and viewed merely as another source of support.
Richard Gadue, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Even as an experienced clinician, I approach each and every client as if they were my very first. You are an original. Coming to therapy, especially if it's you've never been, is a big decision to make. I will do my best to make you feel at home while bringing an acute interest in hearing your concerns with dynamic attention to your needs. In other words, we will form a lively dialogue meant to open up new perspectives that support growth and healing. Sometimes it will be hard. Sometimes it will be pleasurable. But it will always be infused with life.
Even as an experienced clinician, I approach each and every client as if they were my very first. You are an original. Coming to therapy, especially if it's you've never been, is a big decision to make. I will do my best to make you feel at home while bringing an acute interest in hearing your concerns with dynamic attention to your needs. In other words, we will form a lively dialogue meant to open up new perspectives that support growth and healing. Sometimes it will be hard. Sometimes it will be pleasurable. But it will always be infused with life.
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.
Bree Jenkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
"We need never be hopeless because we can never be irreparably broken." I want to help you fulfill your hopes to improve your life, relationships, and self. Call me for a free phone consultation and let's connect to get you the most out of therapy. I partner with clients in a non-judgmental and authentic setting to facilitate the changes you desire for your life and relationships. I specialize in helping women and men struggling with low self-esteem, boundary setting, disordered eating, weight, and body issues, poor anger control, commitment, trust and intimacy issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
"We need never be hopeless because we can never be irreparably broken." I want to help you fulfill your hopes to improve your life, relationships, and self. Call me for a free phone consultation and let's connect to get you the most out of therapy. I partner with clients in a non-judgmental and authentic setting to facilitate the changes you desire for your life and relationships. I specialize in helping women and men struggling with low self-esteem, boundary setting, disordered eating, weight, and body issues, poor anger control, commitment, trust and intimacy issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
My practice welcomes adults and adolescents facing concerns such as managing stress, dealing with loss and trauma, improving relationships, loneliness, eating and body-image issues, self-esteem, anxiety, sadness and depression. My approach to therapy emphasizes the development of a mutually respectful helping bond and integrates attachment, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral perspectives. I will work to help you more effectively manage distress and maximize growth and joy.
My practice welcomes adults and adolescents facing concerns such as managing stress, dealing with loss and trauma, improving relationships, loneliness, eating and body-image issues, self-esteem, anxiety, sadness and depression. My approach to therapy emphasizes the development of a mutually respectful helping bond and integrates attachment, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral perspectives. I will work to help you more effectively manage distress and maximize growth and joy.
Dr. Daisy Gómez Children 6+ Teen Adult Therapist
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Do you feel overwhelmed and unsure about how to improve your self-esteem and relationships? Do you experience imposter syndrome or struggle to support your child through their challenges and mood swings? As a therapist, I believe that therapy is a collaborative process. My aim is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their vulnerabilities and needs, recognize their strengths, and embrace their authentic selves. I have received extensive training in working with children, adolescents, adults, and first-generation clients.
Do you feel overwhelmed and unsure about how to improve your self-esteem and relationships? Do you experience imposter syndrome or struggle to support your child through their challenges and mood swings? As a therapist, I believe that therapy is a collaborative process. My aim is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their vulnerabilities and needs, recognize their strengths, and embrace their authentic selves. I have received extensive training in working with children, adolescents, adults, and first-generation clients.
I have 25 years of experience helping students with stress, family-of-origin issues, relational difficulties, sexual trauma, dream interpretation, and creative and writing blocks. I view the world through a feminist, culturally sensitive lens.
I have 25 years of experience helping students with stress, family-of-origin issues, relational difficulties, sexual trauma, dream interpretation, and creative and writing blocks. I view the world through a feminist, culturally sensitive lens.
Maggie Sennish
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MS
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
I am an experienced therapist with a compassionate, respectful approach to the growth of each person/family who enters psychotherapy. With over 20 years leading a full private practice of children, adolescents and adults, I have a deep understanding of developmental life stages, mood disorders, the effects of trauma, and the ways to psychological growth. I accompany each client in identifying painful issues and in creating a more generative life in an environment of curiosity, respect, and hope. In the interest of offering best care, I am committed to regular consultation and training with other professionals.
I am an experienced therapist with a compassionate, respectful approach to the growth of each person/family who enters psychotherapy. With over 20 years leading a full private practice of children, adolescents and adults, I have a deep understanding of developmental life stages, mood disorders, the effects of trauma, and the ways to psychological growth. I accompany each client in identifying painful issues and in creating a more generative life in an environment of curiosity, respect, and hope. In the interest of offering best care, I am committed to regular consultation and training with other professionals.
What brings you here is something important. It could be a specific problem, pattern, question, or thought; or it could stand for something more difficult to resemble with words. Our work may be long or short-term, depending on the nature of this dilemma. Whatever the cause, the techniques I utilize for listening and hearing prompt you to speak on a register that leads to change. Psychotherapy becomes a creative space for opportunity and growth, as well as a time for you to focus and reflect inward, in order to bring forward something new or renewed.
What brings you here is something important. It could be a specific problem, pattern, question, or thought; or it could stand for something more difficult to resemble with words. Our work may be long or short-term, depending on the nature of this dilemma. Whatever the cause, the techniques I utilize for listening and hearing prompt you to speak on a register that leads to change. Psychotherapy becomes a creative space for opportunity and growth, as well as a time for you to focus and reflect inward, in order to bring forward something new or renewed.
