Therapists in Westlake Village, CA
Amanda F Jennings
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91362
The current times are hard. Trying to feel like life is normal when everything around you is not normal can be its own stressor. I'd like to help. When you are struggling with your feelings of self-worth, never satisfied with how you look - it can feel lonely and depressing. If you think about your body, your weight and your food all the time, it creates distress within you. Things feel overwhelming, and you can feel like there is no way to change. There is hope, and you can change things for the better. Call me.
The current times are hard. Trying to feel like life is normal when everything around you is not normal can be its own stressor. I'd like to help. When you are struggling with your feelings of self-worth, never satisfied with how you look - it can feel lonely and depressing. If you think about your body, your weight and your food all the time, it creates distress within you. Things feel overwhelming, and you can feel like there is no way to change. There is hope, and you can change things for the better. Call me.
Daniela Paolone
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91362 (Online Only)
We will focus on your strengths and your current ways of coping and use that as a foundation to build upon and create an action plan. It is normal to experience those emotional ups and downs. It is my hope to have the opportunity to help you in this process in learning to manage and reduce those symptoms so that you feel more resilient and prepared to handle whatever stressors come your way.
We will focus on your strengths and your current ways of coping and use that as a foundation to build upon and create an action plan. It is normal to experience those emotional ups and downs. It is my hope to have the opportunity to help you in this process in learning to manage and reduce those symptoms so that you feel more resilient and prepared to handle whatever stressors come your way.
My practice reflects my belief in the power of finding one’s own agency, voice, and purpose. I aim to create a warm and safe space for clients to share their feelings and struggles, as well as to enhance their relationships with themselves, others, and the world around them. Through a non-judgmental and meaningful therapeutic relationship, my hope is that clients feel less alone with what they carry and are able to talk about their concerns and emotional experiences in order to improve their overall well-being.
My practice reflects my belief in the power of finding one’s own agency, voice, and purpose. I aim to create a warm and safe space for clients to share their feelings and struggles, as well as to enhance their relationships with themselves, others, and the world around them. Through a non-judgmental and meaningful therapeutic relationship, my hope is that clients feel less alone with what they carry and are able to talk about their concerns and emotional experiences in order to improve their overall well-being.
Mallory Hepp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS
Verified Verified
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Welcome! Are you struggling with your food, weight or body image? Are your relationships strained? I believe that transformation is possible. Even the toughest problems can be improved as we explore challenges in the context of a safe, therapeutic relationship. I believe that in order to make and sustain meaningful changes, we need a non-judgmental environment where one feels understood. My goal is to work with you to explore your hopes and desires, to honor your efforts and accomplishments, to sit with you in discomfort and pain, and to help you create a path that brings meaning, depth and connection to your life.
Welcome! Are you struggling with your food, weight or body image? Are your relationships strained? I believe that transformation is possible. Even the toughest problems can be improved as we explore challenges in the context of a safe, therapeutic relationship. I believe that in order to make and sustain meaningful changes, we need a non-judgmental environment where one feels understood. My goal is to work with you to explore your hopes and desires, to honor your efforts and accomplishments, to sit with you in discomfort and pain, and to help you create a path that brings meaning, depth and connection to your life.
Jade Dearing
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Many of us don’t realize how negative events from our childhood affect the quality of our lives. You wake up most days feeling worthless, angry, fearful, anxious, insecure, and sad. These feelings negatively affect your behavior … you are unmotivated, impulsive, reactive, and take too many risks. These behaviors are negatively affecting every aspect of your life. Bills are piling up, you go from one job to the next, one relationship to the next, and may even be abusing drugs and alcohol. I treat symptoms of childhood developmental trauma/complex PTSD, (i.,e., anxiety, depression, and dissociative disorders).
Many of us don’t realize how negative events from our childhood affect the quality of our lives. You wake up most days feeling worthless, angry, fearful, anxious, insecure, and sad. These feelings negatively affect your behavior … you are unmotivated, impulsive, reactive, and take too many risks. These behaviors are negatively affecting every aspect of your life. Bills are piling up, you go from one job to the next, one relationship to the next, and may even be abusing drugs and alcohol. I treat symptoms of childhood developmental trauma/complex PTSD, (i.,e., anxiety, depression, and dissociative disorders).
Megan Stevens Talmo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Westlake Village, CA 91361
In my practice, I strive to give you the best opportunity at self-reflection and growth. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults who are struggling with mood disorders and cognitive disabilities. I work with my clients to understand their stressors that come from living day to day life, fearing the unknown and not knowing the tools to curb emotional distress. I additionally specialize in working with trauma victims through EMDR therapy. With my experience in residential and lower levels of care, as well as group therapy settings, I strive to meet you where you are at therapeutically.
In my practice, I strive to give you the best opportunity at self-reflection and growth. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults who are struggling with mood disorders and cognitive disabilities. I work with my clients to understand their stressors that come from living day to day life, fearing the unknown and not knowing the tools to curb emotional distress. I additionally specialize in working with trauma victims through EMDR therapy. With my experience in residential and lower levels of care, as well as group therapy settings, I strive to meet you where you are at therapeutically.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who is passionate about the process of healing and transformation. Specializing in the treatment of trauma, substance use, & mood disorders, we will navigate the complexities of your experience with sensitivity, curiosity, & optimism. My practice is rooted in a deep understanding of the intricate interplay between trauma, relationships, and the transformative power of the therapeutic alliance. With humility, respect, and empathy, I strive to create a safe and collaborative space where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences and embark on a journey of self-discovery.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who is passionate about the process of healing and transformation. Specializing in the treatment of trauma, substance use, & mood disorders, we will navigate the complexities of your experience with sensitivity, curiosity, & optimism. My practice is rooted in a deep understanding of the intricate interplay between trauma, relationships, and the transformative power of the therapeutic alliance. With humility, respect, and empathy, I strive to create a safe and collaborative space where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences and embark on a journey of self-discovery.
Spencer Douglas Posey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Maybe you are feeling tangled up in unwanted habits, behaviors, or ways of thinking. You might be feeling unsatisfied with the way these things seem to have shaped your life. The weight of carrying this thing around has become exhausting and you are looking for a place to set it down, leave it, and move on with your life free from this burden.
Maybe you are feeling tangled up in unwanted habits, behaviors, or ways of thinking. You might be feeling unsatisfied with the way these things seem to have shaped your life. The weight of carrying this thing around has become exhausting and you are looking for a place to set it down, leave it, and move on with your life free from this burden.
Nicole Levine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91362 (Online Only)
Life is complex and sometimes we need a little extra support. Therapy can provide a space to manage these complexities, better understand yourself, and take steps toward creating the self-image and life you strive for. We can work together to create a collaborative relationship where you can heal, express yourself in a non-judgmental safe space, and lead a more meaningful life. I am passionate about working with individuals to increase their self-awareness, build their strengths, and explore options to move through the world a little easier.
Life is complex and sometimes we need a little extra support. Therapy can provide a space to manage these complexities, better understand yourself, and take steps toward creating the self-image and life you strive for. We can work together to create a collaborative relationship where you can heal, express yourself in a non-judgmental safe space, and lead a more meaningful life. I am passionate about working with individuals to increase their self-awareness, build their strengths, and explore options to move through the world a little easier.
Brenna Belnick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91361
I believe it takes an immense amount of courage to ask for help when you feel like you are struggling. Life can be unfair, relentless, scary, and exhausting at times. As a therapist, I believe that exploring and identifying the root of those negative feelings, thoughts, and/or events can be the recipe for relief and wanted change. I aim to create a safe, warm, trusting and transparent space for you to feel comfortable, confident, and cared for in.
I believe it takes an immense amount of courage to ask for help when you feel like you are struggling. Life can be unfair, relentless, scary, and exhausting at times. As a therapist, I believe that exploring and identifying the root of those negative feelings, thoughts, and/or events can be the recipe for relief and wanted change. I aim to create a safe, warm, trusting and transparent space for you to feel comfortable, confident, and cared for in.
Cheri L McDonald
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PAPT
Verified Verified
Westlake Village, CA 91362
I am Cheri McDonald Ph.D., LMFT, PATP, a creative visionary with a passion for healing individuals, families, and communities. Drawing from my 35-year private psychotherapy practice at A Place To Turn, I've cultivated wisdom and knowledge that form the foundation of my Holistic Integral Training (HIT). This modality leads to profound, long-lasting healing in the mind, body, and spirit. I stand as a holistic leader and mentor in the mental health realm. With the transformation of the world today and the increasing need to provide healing for the most complex times, I have founded Alternative Place 2 Turn, LLC..
I am Cheri McDonald Ph.D., LMFT, PATP, a creative visionary with a passion for healing individuals, families, and communities. Drawing from my 35-year private psychotherapy practice at A Place To Turn, I've cultivated wisdom and knowledge that form the foundation of my Holistic Integral Training (HIT). This modality leads to profound, long-lasting healing in the mind, body, and spirit. I stand as a holistic leader and mentor in the mental health realm. With the transformation of the world today and the increasing need to provide healing for the most complex times, I have founded Alternative Place 2 Turn, LLC..
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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.
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Rebecca Sills Nudel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Sometimes we find ourselves in challenging, painful, or difficult situations that can leave us overwhelmed, hopeless, or stuck, preventing us from living the fulfilling life we are meant to live. You feel a sense of anxiety or dread that you can’t shake. You don’t feel supported by your partner. You are confronting emotional challenges that come with aging & life transitions. You are at your wit's end and don’t know where to turn. I'm here to tell you there is hope, you are not alone. I believe each person possesses unique strengths. Together we will highlight those strengths and work through the obstacles that inhibit you.
Sometimes we find ourselves in challenging, painful, or difficult situations that can leave us overwhelmed, hopeless, or stuck, preventing us from living the fulfilling life we are meant to live. You feel a sense of anxiety or dread that you can’t shake. You don’t feel supported by your partner. You are confronting emotional challenges that come with aging & life transitions. You are at your wit's end and don’t know where to turn. I'm here to tell you there is hope, you are not alone. I believe each person possesses unique strengths. Together we will highlight those strengths and work through the obstacles that inhibit you.
As a queer-identified, sex-positive individual and couples therapist in Westlake Village, I specialize in supporting diverse sexual orientations, identities, and relationships. My expertise includes treating OCD, ‘Pure O,’ phobias, relationship anxiety, and rumination through exposure therapy and depth work. I also provide tailored therapy for individuals and couples exploring kink, and polyamory/consensual non-monogamy.
As a queer-identified, sex-positive individual and couples therapist in Westlake Village, I specialize in supporting diverse sexual orientations, identities, and relationships. My expertise includes treating OCD, ‘Pure O,’ phobias, relationship anxiety, and rumination through exposure therapy and depth work. I also provide tailored therapy for individuals and couples exploring kink, and polyamory/consensual non-monogamy.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have been providing psychotherapy for almost thirty years with all ages and all different populations. My treatment modality encompasses an electic style based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Brief/Solution Focused Therapy. An integral part of my work with clients includes establishing a collaborative and therapeutic alliance, identifying goals, and developing solutions. I empower clients to identify their resilience, resourcefulness and systems of support where I guide clients through the process of discovering their aspirations and developing solutions.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have been providing psychotherapy for almost thirty years with all ages and all different populations. My treatment modality encompasses an electic style based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Brief/Solution Focused Therapy. An integral part of my work with clients includes establishing a collaborative and therapeutic alliance, identifying goals, and developing solutions. I empower clients to identify their resilience, resourcefulness and systems of support where I guide clients through the process of discovering their aspirations and developing solutions.
There are times in our lives when we are challenged by circumstances that seem too great to navigate and bear alone. The corona virus is truly one of these times. I am offering tele-therapy through video or the phone to those who need extra support during these uncertain time. I am a trauma specialist and understand how addictions and other self-destructive behaviors mask pain. To interact with another person who can respond appropriately and share your concerns and emotional experiences can bring about meaningful life changes.
There are times in our lives when we are challenged by circumstances that seem too great to navigate and bear alone. The corona virus is truly one of these times. I am offering tele-therapy through video or the phone to those who need extra support during these uncertain time. I am a trauma specialist and understand how addictions and other self-destructive behaviors mask pain. To interact with another person who can respond appropriately and share your concerns and emotional experiences can bring about meaningful life changes.
Would you like to take control of your life? With the global pandemic at hand and things changing on a daily basis, taking control seems nearly impossible these days. We can. Do you repeatedly find yourself in relationships that hurt? Does pain from your past keep you from enjoying your life now? If so, I can help you learn to stop the pattern and start enjoying life. Change is possible, and you do not have to go on living in pain. We can work together to identify what is preventing you from living your life the way you have always wanted to, and with my training and experience, I can help you get where you want to go quickly.
Would you like to take control of your life? With the global pandemic at hand and things changing on a daily basis, taking control seems nearly impossible these days. We can. Do you repeatedly find yourself in relationships that hurt? Does pain from your past keep you from enjoying your life now? If so, I can help you learn to stop the pattern and start enjoying life. Change is possible, and you do not have to go on living in pain. We can work together to identify what is preventing you from living your life the way you have always wanted to, and with my training and experience, I can help you get where you want to go quickly.
Kelly Barreca
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Westlake Village, CA 91361 (Online Only)
As an associate marriage and family therapist, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized support to adult children who are caregivers to individuals with dementia and parents of children, teens, and young adults with different abilities. I also work with school-aged children dealing with anxiety. With a person-centered approach at the core of my practice, I strive to create a safe and empathetic space where clients can explore their emotions, navigate challenges, and find healing.
As an associate marriage and family therapist, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized support to adult children who are caregivers to individuals with dementia and parents of children, teens, and young adults with different abilities. I also work with school-aged children dealing with anxiety. With a person-centered approach at the core of my practice, I strive to create a safe and empathetic space where clients can explore their emotions, navigate challenges, and find healing.
Adriana Valdez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westlake Village, CA 91362 (Online Only)
Most of my early experience is with elementary-aged children and adolescents providing individual and family therapy. My later experience in private practice has led me to work with adults who are navigating life transitions, and parenting challenges or adults who present with stress, anxiety, and depression. I also work with young adults navigating adulthood, existential crisis, and relationships. I am a very active participant in therapy. I focus on providing an affirming and safe space for all my clients with the intent of developing a strong therapeutic relationship.
Most of my early experience is with elementary-aged children and adolescents providing individual and family therapy. My later experience in private practice has led me to work with adults who are navigating life transitions, and parenting challenges or adults who present with stress, anxiety, and depression. I also work with young adults navigating adulthood, existential crisis, and relationships. I am a very active participant in therapy. I focus on providing an affirming and safe space for all my clients with the intent of developing a strong therapeutic relationship.
Cultivating emotional health, growing vibrantly in daily life requires a harmony of being emotionally, mentally and spiritually grounded as a human being. As lovely as it sounds, this is challenging, if not altogether a daunting process for most of us. Especially with increasing depression, anxiety, life stressors and many other barriers we struggle with. How do we begin? What can be said and how do we embark on creating a healthier relationship with our true authentic self. How do we learn to connect to others and the world to nurture wellbeing? These are the questions to search out and discover. So breathe...and let's begin!
Cultivating emotional health, growing vibrantly in daily life requires a harmony of being emotionally, mentally and spiritually grounded as a human being. As lovely as it sounds, this is challenging, if not altogether a daunting process for most of us. Especially with increasing depression, anxiety, life stressors and many other barriers we struggle with. How do we begin? What can be said and how do we embark on creating a healthier relationship with our true authentic self. How do we learn to connect to others and the world to nurture wellbeing? These are the questions to search out and discover. So breathe...and let's begin!
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Number of Therapists in Westlake Village, CA
600+
Average cost per session
$180
Therapists in Westlake Village, CA who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 91% | Depression |
| 82% | Relationship Issues |
| 75% | Self Esteem |
| 66% | Family Conflict |
| 66% | Coping Skills |
| 66% | Stress |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 57% | Aetna |
| 56% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 48% | Optum |
How Therapists in Westlake Village, CA see their clients
| 77% | In Person and Online | |
| 23% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 80% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |