Hoarding Therapists in West Hollywood, CA
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Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
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Oliver Drakeford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CGP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Located in the heart of West Hollywood, CA 90069, I love to implement the same skills I used as Clinical Director of a residential center to help facilitate change and relationship dynamics. Schedule a free consultation call with me on my website to talk more. My approach helps clients understand & modify dysfunctional patterns that hinder connection and closeness. Whether I am working with couples, families or individual clients, my approach aims to bring about improvements in your relationships which in turn helps symptoms such as conflict, depression and anxiety, and to improve creativity & productivity.
Located in the heart of West Hollywood, CA 90069, I love to implement the same skills I used as Clinical Director of a residential center to help facilitate change and relationship dynamics. Schedule a free consultation call with me on my website to talk more. My approach helps clients understand & modify dysfunctional patterns that hinder connection and closeness. Whether I am working with couples, families or individual clients, my approach aims to bring about improvements in your relationships which in turn helps symptoms such as conflict, depression and anxiety, and to improve creativity & productivity.
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Danny Haloossim
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CGP
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
I believe in an approach to psychotherapy that is empathetic, collaborative and tailored to an individual's unique needs, where you feel understood from the first meeting. My approach recognizes the importance of the relationship between us, where therapy is an opportunity to make changes in our relationships by working within one in a therapeutic environment where you feel respected and supported. Life can be painful and challenging; my goal is to provide a space that feels safe and non-judgmental in order to experiment with new ways of thinking, gain insight, and have a happier, healthier, and fuller life.
I believe in an approach to psychotherapy that is empathetic, collaborative and tailored to an individual's unique needs, where you feel understood from the first meeting. My approach recognizes the importance of the relationship between us, where therapy is an opportunity to make changes in our relationships by working within one in a therapeutic environment where you feel respected and supported. Life can be painful and challenging; my goal is to provide a space that feels safe and non-judgmental in order to experiment with new ways of thinking, gain insight, and have a happier, healthier, and fuller life.
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Mark Gallo - Therapywerkz!
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90048 (Online Only)
After growing up in a small industrial town in Ohio, I earned a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University in the nascent field of Psycholinguistics. Upon graduation I became an activist at its inception when West Hollywood became the “first gay city in the US”. As a manager of a major niteclub I'm proud to have the doors for guests and staff alike without regard to race, sexuality, gender identity, or abledness and my Practice reflects such inclusivity. I see primarily Adult Individuals of any age; as well as teens ranging in age from 14yo+; and Couples.
After growing up in a small industrial town in Ohio, I earned a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University in the nascent field of Psycholinguistics. Upon graduation I became an activist at its inception when West Hollywood became the “first gay city in the US”. As a manager of a major niteclub I'm proud to have the doors for guests and staff alike without regard to race, sexuality, gender identity, or abledness and my Practice reflects such inclusivity. I see primarily Adult Individuals of any age; as well as teens ranging in age from 14yo+; and Couples.
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Garry Corgiat
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90048 (Online Only)
Together we will confirm your strengths and explore paths to sustainable change. Helping people with high emotional sensitivity to develop improved self-perception and more effective coping skills by building on the person they are and not trying to reinvent them is essential. We will begin by focusing on difficult issues in the present and then gain an understanding of past history. I use a range of therapy techniques that best fit each individual. Maturity, humor and a straightforward style enlivens the dialogue in our counseling sessions.
Together we will confirm your strengths and explore paths to sustainable change. Helping people with high emotional sensitivity to develop improved self-perception and more effective coping skills by building on the person they are and not trying to reinvent them is essential. We will begin by focusing on difficult issues in the present and then gain an understanding of past history. I use a range of therapy techniques that best fit each individual. Maturity, humor and a straightforward style enlivens the dialogue in our counseling sessions.
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ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS FOR MEDICATONS MANAGEMENT ONLY -- We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. You enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
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Jon-David Settell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Much of philosophy today contends that modern life is damaged life. Theodor Adorno tells us that this life is wrong and cannot be lived rightly, while Walter Benjamin observes that, in terms of our structures of feeling and knowing the world, “we have become impoverished”. Adorno and Max Horkheimer suggest that magic died long ago. Wrong life, poverty of experience, and the death of magic: how then can we live? This question animates my thought as psychotherapist and educator. Over two decades of clinical practice have taught me that damaged life can be beautiful life, capable of the most radical kind of joy.
Much of philosophy today contends that modern life is damaged life. Theodor Adorno tells us that this life is wrong and cannot be lived rightly, while Walter Benjamin observes that, in terms of our structures of feeling and knowing the world, “we have become impoverished”. Adorno and Max Horkheimer suggest that magic died long ago. Wrong life, poverty of experience, and the death of magic: how then can we live? This question animates my thought as psychotherapist and educator. Over two decades of clinical practice have taught me that damaged life can be beautiful life, capable of the most radical kind of joy.
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PBA Psychology Group, Inc.
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Welcome to our practice! We are experienced clinicians in Beverly Hills and DTLA available to work with adults, children, couples and families. Some typical psychotherapy concerns are relationship issues, interracial/intercultural/interfaith relationships, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, undereating and overeating, body image issues, personality disorders, infidelity, high conflict divorce, family reunification, racial trauma, parenting/child behavior problems, sexual compulsivity/addiction, sexual abuse/assault, complex trauma/PTSD, compulsive spending/shopping, LGBTQIA+ concerns, BIPOC concerns, and more.
Welcome to our practice! We are experienced clinicians in Beverly Hills and DTLA available to work with adults, children, couples and families. Some typical psychotherapy concerns are relationship issues, interracial/intercultural/interfaith relationships, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, undereating and overeating, body image issues, personality disorders, infidelity, high conflict divorce, family reunification, racial trauma, parenting/child behavior problems, sexual compulsivity/addiction, sexual abuse/assault, complex trauma/PTSD, compulsive spending/shopping, LGBTQIA+ concerns, BIPOC concerns, and more.
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I am a clinical psychologist with experience helping people with a variety of life challenges. I work frequently with personality issues, trauma and dissociation, OCD, as well as a wide variety of other concerns. I believe that psychodynamic/psychoanalytic therapy offers the best opportunity for emotional growth and to develop a deeper understanding of who you are. I am also trained in CBT, DBT & ACT, and integrate elements from these perspectives in my work.
I am a clinical psychologist with experience helping people with a variety of life challenges. I work frequently with personality issues, trauma and dissociation, OCD, as well as a wide variety of other concerns. I believe that psychodynamic/psychoanalytic therapy offers the best opportunity for emotional growth and to develop a deeper understanding of who you are. I am also trained in CBT, DBT & ACT, and integrate elements from these perspectives in my work.
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Bram Conley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Online Only)
My experience with treating major psychiatric disorders and substance abuse allows me to help clients with bipolar disorder, major depression, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders such as OCD, panic disorder and generalized anxiety. In addition to providing treatment for these types of problems, I have experience working with the families of adults and adolescents who are experiencing serious psychiatric problems.
My experience with treating major psychiatric disorders and substance abuse allows me to help clients with bipolar disorder, major depression, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders such as OCD, panic disorder and generalized anxiety. In addition to providing treatment for these types of problems, I have experience working with the families of adults and adolescents who are experiencing serious psychiatric problems.
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I specialize in eating disorders and weight disorders in women and men of all ages. I am passionate about this specialty. My other specialties include body image issues, anxiety disorders, LGBT, gender and sexuality issues, mood disorders, trauma, grief and loss, health and wellness issues, relationship issues, and life transition issues. My unique background has included working with racially, ethnically, culturally, sexually and spiritually diverse individuals, including soldiers returning from combat with PTSD. I have a heart for alleviating human suffering, offering a safe, comfortable, welcoming space in which to explore painful experiences. I am sensitive, gentle, understanding and caring.
I specialize in eating disorders and weight disorders in women and men of all ages. I am passionate about this specialty. My other specialties include body image issues, anxiety disorders, LGBT, gender and sexuality issues, mood disorders, trauma, grief and loss, health and wellness issues, relationship issues, and life transition issues. My unique background has included working with racially, ethnically, culturally, sexually and spiritually diverse individuals, including soldiers returning from combat with PTSD. I have a heart for alleviating human suffering, offering a safe, comfortable, welcoming space in which to explore painful experiences. I am sensitive, gentle, understanding and caring.
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Dr. Mystkowski (he/his/him) practices within a cognitive-behavioral framework, including mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy, specializing in treating adults with anxiety and mood disorders and relational problems and phase of life transitions. In addition, he has training in the psychological treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), insomnia, and bipolar disorder, as well as an extensive background working with LGBTQ+ clients. Dr. Mystkowski is Board Certified in Behavioral & Cognitive Psychology (ABPP), and is a certified CBT therapist (A-CBT).
Dr. Mystkowski (he/his/him) practices within a cognitive-behavioral framework, including mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy, specializing in treating adults with anxiety and mood disorders and relational problems and phase of life transitions. In addition, he has training in the psychological treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), insomnia, and bipolar disorder, as well as an extensive background working with LGBTQ+ clients. Dr. Mystkowski is Board Certified in Behavioral & Cognitive Psychology (ABPP), and is a certified CBT therapist (A-CBT).
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Shushan V. Kalantaryan
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Online Only)
My name is Dr. Shushan V. Kalantaryan (I am more commonly known as Dr. K). I am a licensed clinical therapist with a Bachelors in Psychology from American Psychological Association accredited University and a Doctors in Marriage and Family Therapy from California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in Los Angeles. I have a wide range of experiences working in private practices, nonprofit organizations, and psychiatric settings as well as having served as an adjunct professor at California Professional School of Psychology.
My name is Dr. Shushan V. Kalantaryan (I am more commonly known as Dr. K). I am a licensed clinical therapist with a Bachelors in Psychology from American Psychological Association accredited University and a Doctors in Marriage and Family Therapy from California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in Los Angeles. I have a wide range of experiences working in private practices, nonprofit organizations, and psychiatric settings as well as having served as an adjunct professor at California Professional School of Psychology.
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Leor Ram
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC, NCC, CGP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Leor Ram, M.A., LMFT, LPCC, NCC, CGP is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 115538), a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 7354), a National Certified Counselor, and a Certified Group Psychotherapist practicing individual, couple, group, and family psychotherapy at Integrative Psychotherapy Group. Through his intensive training at The Maple Counseling Center as well as his work at the Trevor Project, Early Childhood Development Associates, and Teen Line at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Leor has experience working with a wide range of clients in all life stages.
Leor Ram, M.A., LMFT, LPCC, NCC, CGP is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 115538), a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 7354), a National Certified Counselor, and a Certified Group Psychotherapist practicing individual, couple, group, and family psychotherapy at Integrative Psychotherapy Group. Through his intensive training at The Maple Counseling Center as well as his work at the Trevor Project, Early Childhood Development Associates, and Teen Line at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Leor has experience working with a wide range of clients in all life stages.
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Ashley Curiel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Online Only)
Tired of feeling stuck and frustrated? You deserve to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. I can help you accomplish that in numerous ways. While I offer traditional talk therapy, I also offer Somatic Experiencing and EMDR. Both of these modalities utilize an inside-out approach, facilitating healing at a deep, somatic level that endures, rather than trying to convince yourself you are okay when you know you don’t feel it in your body. Plus, you never have to sacrifice one approach for another. We continue to incorporate other modalities, such as psychodynamic, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral interventions, into treatment.
Tired of feeling stuck and frustrated? You deserve to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. I can help you accomplish that in numerous ways. While I offer traditional talk therapy, I also offer Somatic Experiencing and EMDR. Both of these modalities utilize an inside-out approach, facilitating healing at a deep, somatic level that endures, rather than trying to convince yourself you are okay when you know you don’t feel it in your body. Plus, you never have to sacrifice one approach for another. We continue to incorporate other modalities, such as psychodynamic, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral interventions, into treatment.
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Are you ready to embark on a journey of personal and professional growth and fulfillment with me? I am a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist who embodies a compassionate, understanding, and respectful therapeutic approach with all my clients. My expertise lies in identifying and treating psychological, emotional, and relationship issues, and I have been instrumental in getting individuals to achieve breakthroughs by revealing toxic secrets and long-standing issues. Our work together will enhance your ability to effectively communicate, identify triggers, break maladaptive patterns, and achieve your greatest potential in life.
Are you ready to embark on a journey of personal and professional growth and fulfillment with me? I am a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist who embodies a compassionate, understanding, and respectful therapeutic approach with all my clients. My expertise lies in identifying and treating psychological, emotional, and relationship issues, and I have been instrumental in getting individuals to achieve breakthroughs by revealing toxic secrets and long-standing issues. Our work together will enhance your ability to effectively communicate, identify triggers, break maladaptive patterns, and achieve your greatest potential in life.
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Jonathan Martofel - Couples Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90038
Are you struggling to communicate your needs in your relationships and feeling misunderstood? Are you walking on eggshells and bottling up your feelings inside? Are you experiencing anxiety or depression and overwhelmed by negative thoughts and self-judgment? Are you starting to experience a growing sense of resentment or burnout? Are you quick to snap or shut down in the face of stressors? Please know that you are not alone. Together, we'll prioritize being kind to your mind to help transform your life from the inside out. In time, you will feel capable of setting boundaries to protect your energy and honor your needs.
Are you struggling to communicate your needs in your relationships and feeling misunderstood? Are you walking on eggshells and bottling up your feelings inside? Are you experiencing anxiety or depression and overwhelmed by negative thoughts and self-judgment? Are you starting to experience a growing sense of resentment or burnout? Are you quick to snap or shut down in the face of stressors? Please know that you are not alone. Together, we'll prioritize being kind to your mind to help transform your life from the inside out. In time, you will feel capable of setting boundaries to protect your energy and honor your needs.
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Melanie Rashbaum
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Congratulations on taking the first steps toward a more manageable life! It is not easy to sift through the list of many fantastic and capable clinicians to find the one that feels right for you. My current and past clients shared that they reached out to me because they resonated with my specializations and personable website. I am an empathic active listener who will assist you in discovering and recovering parts of yourself, will challenge your misguided beliefs and dominant discourses, and support you as you process the myriad of emotions that you are carrying. To learn more about me: www.theextrovertedtherapist.com
Congratulations on taking the first steps toward a more manageable life! It is not easy to sift through the list of many fantastic and capable clinicians to find the one that feels right for you. My current and past clients shared that they reached out to me because they resonated with my specializations and personable website. I am an empathic active listener who will assist you in discovering and recovering parts of yourself, will challenge your misguided beliefs and dominant discourses, and support you as you process the myriad of emotions that you are carrying. To learn more about me: www.theextrovertedtherapist.com
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Nicholas Lawrence Seibel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90038 (Online Only)
Nice to meet you! My name is Nicholas and I am excited to meet with you. I am a California local born and raised in Los Angeles but now reside in San Francisco. I received my education in San Francisco and thrive in a city full of advanced technology and innovation. Combining both evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy and the mindfulness of Buddhist teachings, Acceptance and Commitment therapy has proven healing and useful to many clients. I also enjoy working through your childhood experiences. Together, I can help you develop the competency to face your past, find comfort in the present, and look forward to the future.
Nice to meet you! My name is Nicholas and I am excited to meet with you. I am a California local born and raised in Los Angeles but now reside in San Francisco. I received my education in San Francisco and thrive in a city full of advanced technology and innovation. Combining both evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy and the mindfulness of Buddhist teachings, Acceptance and Commitment therapy has proven healing and useful to many clients. I also enjoy working through your childhood experiences. Together, I can help you develop the competency to face your past, find comfort in the present, and look forward to the future.
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Dr. Jeffrey Lawton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PsyD, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90046 (Online Only)
I have a therapeutic style that is honest, empathetic, compassionate, and straightforward. Using clinically proven treatment methods via Teletherapy, I work holistically though a depth psychology lens, leveraging a combination of treatments to address mental health concerns such as complex trauma, re-parenting, grief, addiction, PTSD, confidence, work/life balance, abuse, and sexual issues. I am also clinically interested in the study and offering of psychotherapy to those living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. My expertise in Nutritional Psychology allows me to look at your needs holistically. www.drjeffreylawton.com
I have a therapeutic style that is honest, empathetic, compassionate, and straightforward. Using clinically proven treatment methods via Teletherapy, I work holistically though a depth psychology lens, leveraging a combination of treatments to address mental health concerns such as complex trauma, re-parenting, grief, addiction, PTSD, confidence, work/life balance, abuse, and sexual issues. I am also clinically interested in the study and offering of psychotherapy to those living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. My expertise in Nutritional Psychology allows me to look at your needs holistically. www.drjeffreylawton.com
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Hoarding Therapists
What is the most effective treatment for hoarding?
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) has been well-studied in the treatment of hoarding. This type of therapy includes changing beliefs surrounding possessions, as well as learning how to discard items and reduce acquisitions. The hoarder may also gain much-needed organizational skills. Another useful therapy may be compassion-focused therapy, which can address emotion regulation and negative self-perception.
How long does therapy for hoarding take?
Although treatment can vary, most people demonstrate improvement after 23 sessions, with some showing improvement after just a few sessions. Researchers have developed a 26-session cognitive behavioral program. People who hoard may need “maintenance” sessions over the years if the problem arises repeatedly.
Are there medications for hoarding?
The more commonly-prescribed medications for hoarding are including antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). This can include drugs such as venlafaxine and paroxetine. And because hoarding disorder is related to obsessive-compulsive disorder, medications for OCD, such as clomipramine, may be effective for hoarding as well.
Can hoarding come back after treatment?
Hoarding is a chronic disorder and it can last throughout an individual’s lifetime. Regularly checking in with a psychotherapist can help manage symptoms long-term. A good therapist will help the person learn needed skills including decision-making, organization, and stress reduction. The patient will gain a better perspective and the need to cling to useless items will lessen.