Therapists in Tarzana, CA
Hi! My name is Samantha Grimes, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in anxiety, trauma, addiction recovery, and relationships. I am also trained in EMDR and Brainspotting. I tend to work best with the people who are faced with anxiety or panic attacks, mood disorders, people pleasers, intellectualizers, people who have had trauma, eating disorders or addiction, and people who want deeper more meaningful relationships with themselves and others. I use humor and creativity in my practice.
Hi! My name is Samantha Grimes, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in anxiety, trauma, addiction recovery, and relationships. I am also trained in EMDR and Brainspotting. I tend to work best with the people who are faced with anxiety or panic attacks, mood disorders, people pleasers, intellectualizers, people who have had trauma, eating disorders or addiction, and people who want deeper more meaningful relationships with themselves and others. I use humor and creativity in my practice.
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.
Maxine J Dusig, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tarzana, CA 91356 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It is a privilege to work with you. I am committed to assist you in discovering any emotional issues that may be troubling. Some of the issues may be relationships, depression, anxiety or any crisis. I am understanding of life's difficulties. I will help you discover how they are affecting you. You will gain more knowledge about yourself as well as others. You may need to learn new tools in managing difficult situations. I will help you to grow, gain more knowledge of yourself, and to set better boundaries In communication. I look forward to meeting with you and establishing a good working relationship.
It is a privilege to work with you. I am committed to assist you in discovering any emotional issues that may be troubling. Some of the issues may be relationships, depression, anxiety or any crisis. I am understanding of life's difficulties. I will help you discover how they are affecting you. You will gain more knowledge about yourself as well as others. You may need to learn new tools in managing difficult situations. I will help you to grow, gain more knowledge of yourself, and to set better boundaries In communication. I look forward to meeting with you and establishing a good working relationship.
My name is Kimberley Sligar, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have experience working with diverse individuals and families in outpatient settings. My modalities include strength-based approaches, relaxation techniques, motivational interviewing skills, and cognitive behavioral therapy to target trauma, anxiety, self-development, and relationship conflicts. I am here to provide therapeutic support to help you on your journey to self-awareness and accomplish your goals.
My name is Kimberley Sligar, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have experience working with diverse individuals and families in outpatient settings. My modalities include strength-based approaches, relaxation techniques, motivational interviewing skills, and cognitive behavioral therapy to target trauma, anxiety, self-development, and relationship conflicts. I am here to provide therapeutic support to help you on your journey to self-awareness and accomplish your goals.
Life can be full of challenges, hardships and every day stresses or struggles. If you are finding yourself struggling, remember that it is possible to find solutions and create a positive and healthy emotional balance. In order to find the solutions or create an emotional balance you need to seek the help of a professional who is trained to help and guide you towards your goals or provide you with tools that can assist you with self-improvement. Therapy is the tool that can provide you with support to create healthy relationships. It is not an easy task to ask for help and I'm glad you’re here looking for help.
Life can be full of challenges, hardships and every day stresses or struggles. If you are finding yourself struggling, remember that it is possible to find solutions and create a positive and healthy emotional balance. In order to find the solutions or create an emotional balance you need to seek the help of a professional who is trained to help and guide you towards your goals or provide you with tools that can assist you with self-improvement. Therapy is the tool that can provide you with support to create healthy relationships. It is not an easy task to ask for help and I'm glad you’re here looking for help.
Is there something about yourself that if that one thing were better, your life would work better? I can help you change that one thing. Through the use of affirmations, you are able to change your thinking and effect change in your life. Weight management, smoking cessation, test preparation, sports performance, anxiety and stress reduction are a few of the areas that I can help you with. I excel in and I am trained in: Emotional Freedom Technique, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Weight Management, and Therapeutic Imagery.
Is there something about yourself that if that one thing were better, your life would work better? I can help you change that one thing. Through the use of affirmations, you are able to change your thinking and effect change in your life. Weight management, smoking cessation, test preparation, sports performance, anxiety and stress reduction are a few of the areas that I can help you with. I excel in and I am trained in: Emotional Freedom Technique, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Weight Management, and Therapeutic Imagery.
Michael A. Kamins-Counseling Hypnotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Tarzana, CA 91356
I have two decades of experience in the behavioral sciences as a clinician and educator. Over the years my approach to clients has evolved from psychotherapy to creative problem-solving. I have found that many clients struggle not necessarily with “mental disorders” but with ineffective mental strategies. The mind doesn’t come with a user’s manual. But you can learn to use your mind. The mind is the user-interface for your neurosomatic (brain-body) system, similar to the screen of an iPhone or computer. Although we have limitless potential, we need the proper apps (mental strategies) to utilize that potential.
I have two decades of experience in the behavioral sciences as a clinician and educator. Over the years my approach to clients has evolved from psychotherapy to creative problem-solving. I have found that many clients struggle not necessarily with “mental disorders” but with ineffective mental strategies. The mind doesn’t come with a user’s manual. But you can learn to use your mind. The mind is the user-interface for your neurosomatic (brain-body) system, similar to the screen of an iPhone or computer. Although we have limitless potential, we need the proper apps (mental strategies) to utilize that potential.
Sabrina Garson, LCSW, PPSC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91356
I take an active approach in assisting children, adolescents, adults, and families improve the quality of their lives by fostering and promoting emotional growth, empowerment, healthy relationships and a positive self-image. We all experience difficult times in our lives; I am here to be a support so that you do not have to endure the process alone. I will assist you in learning and implementing effective ways to manage the challenges life presents to you. Together, we will work towards enhancing the quality of your life, your relationships, and your self-esteem.
I take an active approach in assisting children, adolescents, adults, and families improve the quality of their lives by fostering and promoting emotional growth, empowerment, healthy relationships and a positive self-image. We all experience difficult times in our lives; I am here to be a support so that you do not have to endure the process alone. I will assist you in learning and implementing effective ways to manage the challenges life presents to you. Together, we will work towards enhancing the quality of your life, your relationships, and your self-esteem.
Gaining the knowledge and skills that foster loving relationships is vital to your happiness. My goal is to help you create, build and nurture all of your relationships including and especially the one with yourself. Through one-on-one counseling, education, coaching and even art therapy, we can create a clear path to your greater well-being. Whether you want relationship relief, relationship repair or even relationship release, I provide a safe and supportive environment, and over 30 years of professional experience to help you resolve the things that matter most in your life.
Gaining the knowledge and skills that foster loving relationships is vital to your happiness. My goal is to help you create, build and nurture all of your relationships including and especially the one with yourself. Through one-on-one counseling, education, coaching and even art therapy, we can create a clear path to your greater well-being. Whether you want relationship relief, relationship repair or even relationship release, I provide a safe and supportive environment, and over 30 years of professional experience to help you resolve the things that matter most in your life.
Jackie Caputo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tarzana, CA 91357 (Online Only)
Another night of laying in bed, not being able to sleep only to think about how there really is no point in waking up to do it all over again the next day. You feel tremendous guilt & shame follow you around for no reason making it difficult for you to better your life. You avoid even going out & instead you instarcart your binge foods to your door step. Feeling stuck in your job or relationship feeling hopeless & alone. Do you remember a time where you were once happy and think about how it would be impossible to get back to that happiness? Do you look at your partner and are not able to recognize them due to the anger and rage.
Another night of laying in bed, not being able to sleep only to think about how there really is no point in waking up to do it all over again the next day. You feel tremendous guilt & shame follow you around for no reason making it difficult for you to better your life. You avoid even going out & instead you instarcart your binge foods to your door step. Feeling stuck in your job or relationship feeling hopeless & alone. Do you remember a time where you were once happy and think about how it would be impossible to get back to that happiness? Do you look at your partner and are not able to recognize them due to the anger and rage.
Julie Brams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Tarzana, CA 91335 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Most people looking for a private therapist value a safe comfortable space where they can talk with a trained professional and take a look at what who they are, what they've been through and where they're headed in their life. You may be in transition, maybe starting or ending a significant relationship, want to get your relationship back on track, or have come to a point in your life where you want to grow and develop in new ways. You may have some past trauma holding you back, or have had a significant loss that challenges how you see yourself going forward.
Most people looking for a private therapist value a safe comfortable space where they can talk with a trained professional and take a look at what who they are, what they've been through and where they're headed in their life. You may be in transition, maybe starting or ending a significant relationship, want to get your relationship back on track, or have come to a point in your life where you want to grow and develop in new ways. You may have some past trauma holding you back, or have had a significant loss that challenges how you see yourself going forward.
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Asking for help can be difficult. Once a person or a family takes that step, I aim to provide a safe and collaborative space in which to explore their concerns and difficulties to find long-lasting relief. I appreciate how tough life can be. I help individuals of all ages who are experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulty managing their anger, relationship concerns, ADHD, difficulty processing past trauma, as well as problems with sleep, body image, self-esteem, acculturation, and organizational difficulties. I am bilingual in Spanish and English.
Asking for help can be difficult. Once a person or a family takes that step, I aim to provide a safe and collaborative space in which to explore their concerns and difficulties to find long-lasting relief. I appreciate how tough life can be. I help individuals of all ages who are experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulty managing their anger, relationship concerns, ADHD, difficulty processing past trauma, as well as problems with sleep, body image, self-esteem, acculturation, and organizational difficulties. I am bilingual in Spanish and English.
An act of transformation begins with the acknowledgement that you have begun to "outgrow" your current self and present circumstances. Change and transition can be daunting. But the transformation to your best self is profound, and typically life altering. Whether the transition you are facing is a shift in relationship (divorce, loss of a friend/family member, new parenting, or "empty nest" parenting), a job/career change, college entry, or simply growing up from an adolescent to an adult, I am here to encourage and support, as you navigate your challenges.
An act of transformation begins with the acknowledgement that you have begun to "outgrow" your current self and present circumstances. Change and transition can be daunting. But the transformation to your best self is profound, and typically life altering. Whether the transition you are facing is a shift in relationship (divorce, loss of a friend/family member, new parenting, or "empty nest" parenting), a job/career change, college entry, or simply growing up from an adolescent to an adult, I am here to encourage and support, as you navigate your challenges.
I have 20+ years of clinical experience working with individuals and families. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Treatment, and have advanced training in issues of Domestic Violence, Attachment, and Parenting, with a focus on adoption. My practice honors diversity, and welcomes all individuals and their families. Together we will identify obstacles that block the way to reaching your goals and support you to have the quality of life you desire. Whether a new challenge, or a long-held relic, we will create awareness and understanding and clear the way to a more fulfilling future.
I have 20+ years of clinical experience working with individuals and families. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Treatment, and have advanced training in issues of Domestic Violence, Attachment, and Parenting, with a focus on adoption. My practice honors diversity, and welcomes all individuals and their families. Together we will identify obstacles that block the way to reaching your goals and support you to have the quality of life you desire. Whether a new challenge, or a long-held relic, we will create awareness and understanding and clear the way to a more fulfilling future.
We are drawn to what is familiar. Most of us learned as children that we had to behave and think in certain ways to survive in our given environments. This knowledge became our childhood coping skills. We utilize these coping skills, which may no longer be effective in our adult relationships and may need to be reevaluated. In addition, we may find that we are depressed, anxious or repeatedly choosing the "wrong" partner, because the familiarity feels safe. I have an empathic understanding of these issues and will help you to explore and move forward so that you can enjoy more happiness in life, with loving, healthy relationships.
We are drawn to what is familiar. Most of us learned as children that we had to behave and think in certain ways to survive in our given environments. This knowledge became our childhood coping skills. We utilize these coping skills, which may no longer be effective in our adult relationships and may need to be reevaluated. In addition, we may find that we are depressed, anxious or repeatedly choosing the "wrong" partner, because the familiarity feels safe. I have an empathic understanding of these issues and will help you to explore and move forward so that you can enjoy more happiness in life, with loving, healthy relationships.
Are you having problems in your relationships? As a therapist who has been practicing for over 20 years I combine conventional and alternative approaches to help you explore destructive patterns that have been affecting your life. I am practical and interactive as I provide support and feedback to help resolve long standing issues. I work together with my patients to help them achieve awareness of themselves and their histories in order to broaden and deepen their sense of self efficacy and self esteem. It is an ongoing journey that is well worth taking.
Are you having problems in your relationships? As a therapist who has been practicing for over 20 years I combine conventional and alternative approaches to help you explore destructive patterns that have been affecting your life. I am practical and interactive as I provide support and feedback to help resolve long standing issues. I work together with my patients to help them achieve awareness of themselves and their histories in order to broaden and deepen their sense of self efficacy and self esteem. It is an ongoing journey that is well worth taking.
Are you feeling stressed, sad or stuck in any area of your life? Experiencing problems in your relationships, with your children, at work or socially? Difficult times require support to get through. I'm here to help! I focus on working with you in counseling from a holistic perspective (on the physical, mental, emotional & energetic level), to assist you in getting back in touch with your true self. It is my purpose to help you successfully navigate the tough times, reclaim your clarity, joy and balance, and achieve your goals. It's never too early or too late to get the support you need! Call or email us for your free consultation.
Are you feeling stressed, sad or stuck in any area of your life? Experiencing problems in your relationships, with your children, at work or socially? Difficult times require support to get through. I'm here to help! I focus on working with you in counseling from a holistic perspective (on the physical, mental, emotional & energetic level), to assist you in getting back in touch with your true self. It is my purpose to help you successfully navigate the tough times, reclaim your clarity, joy and balance, and achieve your goals. It's never too early or too late to get the support you need! Call or email us for your free consultation.
Gina Balit
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
19 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91356
Worried about your child or a special young kiddo you love? Have they always been active, funny, smart, and talkative but you’re starting to see things change at home or school? Thinking about how they may process new or upcoming changes in the family? Just want to make sure they're okay & maintain their wellbeing? Run out of options & need some new tools? My goal is to inspire & instill hope. My mission is helping children look up & into their future with less worry & fear & more confidence & happiness.
Worried about your child or a special young kiddo you love? Have they always been active, funny, smart, and talkative but you’re starting to see things change at home or school? Thinking about how they may process new or upcoming changes in the family? Just want to make sure they're okay & maintain their wellbeing? Run out of options & need some new tools? My goal is to inspire & instill hope. My mission is helping children look up & into their future with less worry & fear & more confidence & happiness.
Life is full of challenges. We all face hard times, stress and struggles at some point during our lives. Unfortunately, we cannot change the past, but we can change our thoughts and feelings about what has happened to us and choose how to deal with it and the effect it will have on us in the future. I specialize in working with teens, adults, families and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, relationship problems and life transitions (marriage, divorce, becoming a parent, moving, becoming empty nesters, grief and loss, etc.).
Life is full of challenges. We all face hard times, stress and struggles at some point during our lives. Unfortunately, we cannot change the past, but we can change our thoughts and feelings about what has happened to us and choose how to deal with it and the effect it will have on us in the future. I specialize in working with teens, adults, families and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, relationship problems and life transitions (marriage, divorce, becoming a parent, moving, becoming empty nesters, grief and loss, etc.).
Sheyda Mia Melkonian
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91335 (Online Only)
They say, "The first step in always the hardest". Although this is true in many circumstances, it is especially true when it comes to seeking therapy. It is not easy to come to terms with the idea of needing support through this phase in your life. It's even harder to face the idea that you will need to open up to a stranger and trust them with sides of yourself that you prefer to keep private. That said, I want to commend you on taking the first step and getting the process of finding the right therapist for you started. You've gotten through one of the harder parts of this journey! It would be an honor for me to accompany you on the rest of it...
They say, "The first step in always the hardest". Although this is true in many circumstances, it is especially true when it comes to seeking therapy. It is not easy to come to terms with the idea of needing support through this phase in your life. It's even harder to face the idea that you will need to open up to a stranger and trust them with sides of yourself that you prefer to keep private. That said, I want to commend you on taking the first step and getting the process of finding the right therapist for you started. You've gotten through one of the harder parts of this journey! It would be an honor for me to accompany you on the rest of it...
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Number of Therapists in Tarzana, CA
100+
Average cost per session
$177
Therapists in Tarzana, CA who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Relationship Issues |
| 87% | Self Esteem |
| 85% | Depression |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 71% | Family Conflict |
| 68% | Grief |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 63% | Aetna |
| 63% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 54% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Tarzana, CA see their clients
| 72% | In Person and Online | |
| 28% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 17% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |