Emotionally Focused Therapists in Tarzana, CA
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Sondra Goldstein
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Tarzana, CA 91356 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a member of an EFT film project, we developed a documentary about couples together 25+ years.
Relationship issues with spouses, partners, family members, friends, and co-workers are often upsetting, creating painful feelings which affect all aspects of our lives. For many years I have worked with individuals and couples to understand, accept and resolve relationship difficulties. Often my work involves dealing with anxiety, panic, and depression when relationship conflict and fascstress become intense. Emotionally Focused Therapy helps create secure attachment relationships which are important to everyone. My goal as a psychologist is helping individuals and couples work toward building this sense of security in their lives
As a member of an EFT film project, we developed a documentary about couples together 25+ years.
Relationship issues with spouses, partners, family members, friends, and co-workers are often upsetting, creating painful feelings which affect all aspects of our lives. For many years I have worked with individuals and couples to understand, accept and resolve relationship difficulties. Often my work involves dealing with anxiety, panic, and depression when relationship conflict and fascstress become intense. Emotionally Focused Therapy helps create secure attachment relationships which are important to everyone. My goal as a psychologist is helping individuals and couples work toward building this sense of security in their lives
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I provide a safe and comfortable place for you to share your concerns, fears, and goals. I work with individuals, groups, and families on a wide range of issues ranging from relationship conflicts to anxiety, depression, and major life changes. I do a lot of work with people dealing with chronic illnesses, particularly Type I diabetes. I have a diverse background working in a hospital setting, school, and with domestic violence, gang intervention, high-risk children, and individuals with disabilities.
I provide a safe and comfortable place for you to share your concerns, fears, and goals. I work with individuals, groups, and families on a wide range of issues ranging from relationship conflicts to anxiety, depression, and major life changes. I do a lot of work with people dealing with chronic illnesses, particularly Type I diabetes. I have a diverse background working in a hospital setting, school, and with domestic violence, gang intervention, high-risk children, and individuals with disabilities.
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West Valley Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Tarzana, CA 91356
West Valley Counseling Center (WVCC) offers a wide range of therapeutic interventions and services to bring affordable mental health services to the San Fernando Valley. WVCC is a non-profit community mental health center that has been serving the Greater Los Angeles region for well over a decade. Our qualified therapists work with individuals, relationships, traditional families, and non-traditional families to help ease life's burdens and to provide specialty services.
West Valley Counseling Center (WVCC) offers a wide range of therapeutic interventions and services to bring affordable mental health services to the San Fernando Valley. WVCC is a non-profit community mental health center that has been serving the Greater Los Angeles region for well over a decade. Our qualified therapists work with individuals, relationships, traditional families, and non-traditional families to help ease life's burdens and to provide specialty services.
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The clients which I feel very adept at working with effectively could be presenting any number of issues that haunt couples, children, adolescents, and individuals. These concern developmental, emotional, relational, and social topics.
The clients which I feel very adept at working with effectively could be presenting any number of issues that haunt couples, children, adolescents, and individuals. These concern developmental, emotional, relational, and social topics.
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Paola Gancman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, CPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91356
I received B.A in Psychology from the University of Judaism and earned my M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. I also have an associate degree in early childhood education and I am a certified professional life coach. My experience in education includes being a preschool teacher as well as preschool director at Page Private School and director of middle school admissions at Milken Community High School. Currently I have a life coaching practice where I work with parents, teens and young adults guiding and providing them with real life tools to find balance.
I received B.A in Psychology from the University of Judaism and earned my M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. I also have an associate degree in early childhood education and I am a certified professional life coach. My experience in education includes being a preschool teacher as well as preschool director at Page Private School and director of middle school admissions at Milken Community High School. Currently I have a life coaching practice where I work with parents, teens and young adults guiding and providing them with real life tools to find balance.
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Ladan Hannani Safvati
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91356
Would you like to deal with life's stresses effectively? Are you struggling with uncomfortable feelings such as sadness, anger, fear, worry, anxiety, jealousy, guilt? Would you like to improve family relationships, raise healthy, happy and confident children even in challenging situations? Do you need marital/ premarital counseling? Do you want to improve self-esteem & achieve personal growth? With my deep understanding of emotions and compassionate approach, I will create a safe place to explore your emotions and identify which ones you can rely on as a guide to your needs and which ones are no longer helpful & need to be changed.
Would you like to deal with life's stresses effectively? Are you struggling with uncomfortable feelings such as sadness, anger, fear, worry, anxiety, jealousy, guilt? Would you like to improve family relationships, raise healthy, happy and confident children even in challenging situations? Do you need marital/ premarital counseling? Do you want to improve self-esteem & achieve personal growth? With my deep understanding of emotions and compassionate approach, I will create a safe place to explore your emotions and identify which ones you can rely on as a guide to your needs and which ones are no longer helpful & need to be changed.
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Liz Nordenholt
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91356 (Online Only)
I am a trauma informed therapist who works from an intersectional lens to support my clients, especially those who have traditionally been misunderstood by the mental healthcare system. I work with clients who have experienced trauma, are undergoing major life changes, and who are exploring their identity and goals. I specialize in working with queer and non-monogamous clients and am affirming of kink and sex work. I also have unique experience working with religious and spiritual abuse, asexuality, those questioning their religious beliefs, neurodiversity, burnout, and self identified "former gifted kids."
I am a trauma informed therapist who works from an intersectional lens to support my clients, especially those who have traditionally been misunderstood by the mental healthcare system. I work with clients who have experienced trauma, are undergoing major life changes, and who are exploring their identity and goals. I specialize in working with queer and non-monogamous clients and am affirming of kink and sex work. I also have unique experience working with religious and spiritual abuse, asexuality, those questioning their religious beliefs, neurodiversity, burnout, and self identified "former gifted kids."
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Lara Abounayan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91356 (Online Only)
I am a licensed psychotherapist and somatic coach. I work with people who are looking to improve parts of theirs lives, build greater self awareness, and process + regulate big feelings and big experiences. I believe that a major part of healing can be achieved by working through what we have stored within ourselves. A common goal for my clients is releasing what no longer serves them and building balance in their lives.
I am a licensed psychotherapist and somatic coach. I work with people who are looking to improve parts of theirs lives, build greater self awareness, and process + regulate big feelings and big experiences. I believe that a major part of healing can be achieved by working through what we have stored within ourselves. A common goal for my clients is releasing what no longer serves them and building balance in their lives.
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Angelina Aliav
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91356 (Online Only)
Are you yearning to propel forward in life, but feel stuck and can't seem to get unstuck? Maybe your marriage is unfulfilling, or you're feeling like an outsider among peers; perhaps your career is taking more from you than it's giving back, or you're not excited about life like you once were. Maybe you're asking yourself: how did I get here? Feeling unfulfilled in our lives can lead to unhealthy habits, and overtime, result in depression, anxiety, and interpersonal conflict. The worst part about feeling unfulfilled and stuck is that it causes us to feel more stuck, creating a downward spiral.
Are you yearning to propel forward in life, but feel stuck and can't seem to get unstuck? Maybe your marriage is unfulfilling, or you're feeling like an outsider among peers; perhaps your career is taking more from you than it's giving back, or you're not excited about life like you once were. Maybe you're asking yourself: how did I get here? Feeling unfulfilled in our lives can lead to unhealthy habits, and overtime, result in depression, anxiety, and interpersonal conflict. The worst part about feeling unfulfilled and stuck is that it causes us to feel more stuck, creating a downward spiral.
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Are you struggling with problems in relationships? Hoping someone will change? Do you get lost in a relationship? I can help you. I have extensive experience working with families/couples/individuals struggling with substance abuse, eating disorders, gambling and self destructive behaviors. I collaborate with my clients to achieve their goals while gaining insight into their patterns of behavior. Our work will help regulate emotions, to respond, not react. I am passionate about collaborating with clients using a variety of modalities. My clients feel secure, in a trusting environment as we address any concerns and goals.
Are you struggling with problems in relationships? Hoping someone will change? Do you get lost in a relationship? I can help you. I have extensive experience working with families/couples/individuals struggling with substance abuse, eating disorders, gambling and self destructive behaviors. I collaborate with my clients to achieve their goals while gaining insight into their patterns of behavior. Our work will help regulate emotions, to respond, not react. I am passionate about collaborating with clients using a variety of modalities. My clients feel secure, in a trusting environment as we address any concerns and goals.
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The Mind Body Rejuvenation Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, AT
Verified Verified
Tarzana, CA 91356
We are all imperfect humans living amongst other imperfect beings. If you are seeking emotional support, tools, resources, healthier coping strategies, or even a listening ear, our team of mental health professionals are trained and able to be a guide in your journey, to best help you listen and be in touch with your inner truth. Awareness is key to change. True change starts from within. When we pause, and take a look within, we can allow for introspection, change and growth.
We are all imperfect humans living amongst other imperfect beings. If you are seeking emotional support, tools, resources, healthier coping strategies, or even a listening ear, our team of mental health professionals are trained and able to be a guide in your journey, to best help you listen and be in touch with your inner truth. Awareness is key to change. True change starts from within. When we pause, and take a look within, we can allow for introspection, change and growth.
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We only know what we know, no shame in not knowing what we don’t. Consider it a privilege to accompany you on your journey to a more fulfilling life. Therapy shouldn't have to be complicated or intimidating. I work with a compassionate, supportive, and individualized approach reducing your distress and symptoms and build your strength and resilience. I'm a lmft with over 35 years experience. My style is interactive, direct, and supportive. I focus on the here-and-now but recognize that one's past impacts choices, feelings, and behaviors in the present. I hope you find therapy with me to be a safe, nurturing, productive experience.
We only know what we know, no shame in not knowing what we don’t. Consider it a privilege to accompany you on your journey to a more fulfilling life. Therapy shouldn't have to be complicated or intimidating. I work with a compassionate, supportive, and individualized approach reducing your distress and symptoms and build your strength and resilience. I'm a lmft with over 35 years experience. My style is interactive, direct, and supportive. I focus on the here-and-now but recognize that one's past impacts choices, feelings, and behaviors in the present. I hope you find therapy with me to be a safe, nurturing, productive experience.
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Gina Louhisdon Guerrero
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91335 (Online Only)
Everybody has problems, right? Why go to a therapist? Well, you probably don't realize that unsolved problems in life affect your earnings, personal relationships, and even your health. In fact, the smallest stressors in life tend to have the biggest impact. I will address your issues in a thoughtful and empathic manner.I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has extensive experience providing individual and couples psychotherapy. I specialize in working with adults and interracial, interfaith and LGBT couples.
Everybody has problems, right? Why go to a therapist? Well, you probably don't realize that unsolved problems in life affect your earnings, personal relationships, and even your health. In fact, the smallest stressors in life tend to have the biggest impact. I will address your issues in a thoughtful and empathic manner.I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has extensive experience providing individual and couples psychotherapy. I specialize in working with adults and interracial, interfaith and LGBT couples.
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Jacalyn Renee Ostrove-Greenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFTT
Verified Verified
Tarzana, CA 91356
I have worked in non-profit settings and have been in Private Practice for 30+ years as a Licensed Marriage,Family Therapist. I continually udate my expertise with contiuing ed. I bring a depth of knowledge coupled with a down-to-earth, caring approach to the therapeutic process. I enjoy working with my clients using many different modalities with a "REALITY" base. Some say that I am a "No Nonsense Therapist". Don't let that scare you away. My clients find me to be warm and caring. A measure of my success is based on my clients progress in meeting their personal, relationship and career goals as well as their personal growth.
I have worked in non-profit settings and have been in Private Practice for 30+ years as a Licensed Marriage,Family Therapist. I continually udate my expertise with contiuing ed. I bring a depth of knowledge coupled with a down-to-earth, caring approach to the therapeutic process. I enjoy working with my clients using many different modalities with a "REALITY" base. Some say that I am a "No Nonsense Therapist". Don't let that scare you away. My clients find me to be warm and caring. A measure of my success is based on my clients progress in meeting their personal, relationship and career goals as well as their personal growth.
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Vicki Botnick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91356
The most direct route to feeling better (higher self-esteem, less sadness and worry, compassion for yourself and those around you, and freedom from shame) is through knowing yourself in a deeper, more profound way. If you're looking for relief from depression and anxiety, or hoping to build more loving relationships, we can find that in an atmosphere that's sometimes warm, sometimes intense, and sometimes lighthearted. We'll look at both your past, to see the forces that have shaped who you are, and at your present to see which choices are working and which are getting in your way.
The most direct route to feeling better (higher self-esteem, less sadness and worry, compassion for yourself and those around you, and freedom from shame) is through knowing yourself in a deeper, more profound way. If you're looking for relief from depression and anxiety, or hoping to build more loving relationships, we can find that in an atmosphere that's sometimes warm, sometimes intense, and sometimes lighthearted. We'll look at both your past, to see the forces that have shaped who you are, and at your present to see which choices are working and which are getting in your way.
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Sara Stevens, MA, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Tarzana, CA 91356 (Online Only)
In the 20+ years I've been a therapist, I've learned that no two situations are the same. Therefore, I don't profess to have all the answers, but I'm very good at finding answers. I value getting to know people and finding out what has worked and what isn't working and then finding answers together.
In the 20+ years I've been a therapist, I've learned that no two situations are the same. Therefore, I don't profess to have all the answers, but I'm very good at finding answers. I value getting to know people and finding out what has worked and what isn't working and then finding answers together.
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Lluvia Mayorquin Autism And Disability Specialist
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91356
I am a neurodivergent Mexican- American Bilingual therapist. I strive to make therapy a judgement free place for honest self- exploration and growth. My specialties include working with Spanish Speaking Families, Autistic individuals, individuals living with chronic illness, OCD, and grief. I use a person-centered humanistic and trauma informed approach when helping clients process presenting issues. Currently I am seeing clients remotely.
I am a neurodivergent Mexican- American Bilingual therapist. I strive to make therapy a judgement free place for honest self- exploration and growth. My specialties include working with Spanish Speaking Families, Autistic individuals, individuals living with chronic illness, OCD, and grief. I use a person-centered humanistic and trauma informed approach when helping clients process presenting issues. Currently I am seeing clients remotely.
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Ruby Quiambao
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91356 (Online Only)
At times, you might feel alone, hopeless and scared navigating through life's challenges. What we tend to forget is to reflect, become aware of your own strengths and weaknesses to identify your own capabilities and limitations. What I can extend to offer to you is guidance on how you can achieve a better perception of your struggles and gain insight from your experiences. A lesson in life can make it less complicated!
At times, you might feel alone, hopeless and scared navigating through life's challenges. What we tend to forget is to reflect, become aware of your own strengths and weaknesses to identify your own capabilities and limitations. What I can extend to offer to you is guidance on how you can achieve a better perception of your struggles and gain insight from your experiences. A lesson in life can make it less complicated!
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I'm a holistic psychotherapist , with training in mind body modalities. I practice a unique blend of psychodynamic therapy combined with somatic modalities such as sensorymotor psychotherapy Sessions are individually crafted to fit each individual's needs at the moment of seeking help while relaying not only on cognitive restructuring and and uncovering unconscious emotions but also draws from the natural intelligence of the body and the most recent neuroscience, in order to heal past traumas , undo maladaptive patterns and create an empowered and fulfilling life. I am engaged and active during sessions and a partner on your road towards health and vitality.
I'm a holistic psychotherapist , with training in mind body modalities. I practice a unique blend of psychodynamic therapy combined with somatic modalities such as sensorymotor psychotherapy Sessions are individually crafted to fit each individual's needs at the moment of seeking help while relaying not only on cognitive restructuring and and uncovering unconscious emotions but also draws from the natural intelligence of the body and the most recent neuroscience, in order to heal past traumas , undo maladaptive patterns and create an empowered and fulfilling life. I am engaged and active during sessions and a partner on your road towards health and vitality.
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Javan Taherkhani
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91356
“Is it safe?” That is the question almost all partners in a romantic relationship ask, whether it be explicitly communicated or implicitly implied. The desire to know how safe it is to be their authentic self, to share their wildest dreams, deepest fears, or maybe even discover something new together. Similarly, as an individual, you may ask the same about your relationships. What is your story? As your therapist, I provide a warm, inviting, safe environment where we can explore areas of concern and dig into the topics in need of care and attention. I operate as a change consultant which means I am highly collaborative in my work.
“Is it safe?” That is the question almost all partners in a romantic relationship ask, whether it be explicitly communicated or implicitly implied. The desire to know how safe it is to be their authentic self, to share their wildest dreams, deepest fears, or maybe even discover something new together. Similarly, as an individual, you may ask the same about your relationships. What is your story? As your therapist, I provide a warm, inviting, safe environment where we can explore areas of concern and dig into the topics in need of care and attention. I operate as a change consultant which means I am highly collaborative in my work.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
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.