Therapists in Woodland Hills, CA
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Life is hard and even harder when everyday feels like a struggle. You don't have to go through it alone. Therapy provides the space to battle your demons, face your fears and fill your tool kit. Your therapist acts as your confidante, your guide, your sounding board, your editor and your cheerleader.
Life is hard and even harder when everyday feels like a struggle. You don't have to go through it alone. Therapy provides the space to battle your demons, face your fears and fill your tool kit. Your therapist acts as your confidante, your guide, your sounding board, your editor and your cheerleader.
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Chapters Treatment
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
ALL Ages! Depression, anxiety, OCD, behavioral issues, trauma, relationship issues, parenting issues, grief, and more.
ALL Ages! Depression, anxiety, OCD, behavioral issues, trauma, relationship issues, parenting issues, grief, and more.
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Jessica Whitehead
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Woodland Hills, CA 91365 (Online Only)
I provide therapy and counseling services to individuals and couples experiencing relational and personal issues surrounding relationship/martial conflict, sexuality and intimacy issues, life transition issues, gender identity concerns and sexual dysfunction. I practice from a strength-based, solution-focused, systems, feminist and insight oriented perspective, believing therapy is an art my clients and I engage in collaboratively. I also incorporate elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy to help my clients meet their personal and relationship goals. I provide LGBTQAI +, kink, and non-monogamous Aware and Affirmative therapy,
I provide therapy and counseling services to individuals and couples experiencing relational and personal issues surrounding relationship/martial conflict, sexuality and intimacy issues, life transition issues, gender identity concerns and sexual dysfunction. I practice from a strength-based, solution-focused, systems, feminist and insight oriented perspective, believing therapy is an art my clients and I engage in collaboratively. I also incorporate elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy to help my clients meet their personal and relationship goals. I provide LGBTQAI +, kink, and non-monogamous Aware and Affirmative therapy,
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Carolena Sarkisian
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, MA, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
The idea of being sound of mind and sound of body helped me start to see the pieces of the puzzle, and, reflecting on my own athletic career that I eventually unpacked and processed allowed me to see the bigger picture of wellness. I recognized that physiology and psychology go hand in hand, influencing my philosophy on what truly comprises wellness. Thus, I gravitated towards a comprehensive approach to health, an approach to psychology, perhaps motivated by the field of kinesiology, one that considers the human form as a whole; physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, together.
The idea of being sound of mind and sound of body helped me start to see the pieces of the puzzle, and, reflecting on my own athletic career that I eventually unpacked and processed allowed me to see the bigger picture of wellness. I recognized that physiology and psychology go hand in hand, influencing my philosophy on what truly comprises wellness. Thus, I gravitated towards a comprehensive approach to health, an approach to psychology, perhaps motivated by the field of kinesiology, one that considers the human form as a whole; physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, together.
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I welcome the opportunity to assist you as you work through whatever life challenges you are facing. I have had the privilege of working in the field of psychology for three decades. I work with clients in most areas pertaining to the human condition. An essential element, from my perspective, is to provide a safe and supportive environment as we explore and process the presenting issues. I believe the connection with client and therapist is collaborative in nature. I am here to provide my expertise as we define and achieve your therapeutic goals.
I welcome the opportunity to assist you as you work through whatever life challenges you are facing. I have had the privilege of working in the field of psychology for three decades. I work with clients in most areas pertaining to the human condition. An essential element, from my perspective, is to provide a safe and supportive environment as we explore and process the presenting issues. I believe the connection with client and therapist is collaborative in nature. I am here to provide my expertise as we define and achieve your therapeutic goals.
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I focus on helping a wide range of people---children, adolescents, and adults. My adult patients typically come to me because of problems involving depression, anxiety, difficult relationships, and parenting issues. The children and adolescents I see typically have problems involving attention, depression, anxiety, oppositional behavior, and poor self esteem. These problems are often related to stress at home and at school. One of my specialties with youngsters is helping them cope with bullying (including cyber-bullying), harassment, and excessive social media use.
I focus on helping a wide range of people---children, adolescents, and adults. My adult patients typically come to me because of problems involving depression, anxiety, difficult relationships, and parenting issues. The children and adolescents I see typically have problems involving attention, depression, anxiety, oppositional behavior, and poor self esteem. These problems are often related to stress at home and at school. One of my specialties with youngsters is helping them cope with bullying (including cyber-bullying), harassment, and excessive social media use.
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Allison Chase
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (Online Only)
My area of focus is supporting individuals and couples around infertility, pregnancy, postpartum and adjusting to parenthood.
My area of focus is supporting individuals and couples around infertility, pregnancy, postpartum and adjusting to parenthood.
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Cathryn Waters
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (Online Only)
I take a dynamic approach, helping others through developing the courage and confidence to build new skills, change unhelpful views of the self, and increasing insight and understanding and acceptance of where you are, while working toward where you want to be. The more open and willing you are to share, the better we can work together to come to a shared plan, view of the problem and work toward more distress tolerance.
I take a dynamic approach, helping others through developing the courage and confidence to build new skills, change unhelpful views of the self, and increasing insight and understanding and acceptance of where you are, while working toward where you want to be. The more open and willing you are to share, the better we can work together to come to a shared plan, view of the problem and work toward more distress tolerance.
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Anita Sandler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (Online Only)
I have over 20 years helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and issues related to relationships. If you are feeling sad, worried, or anxious, I can help you by providing skills to improve your mood and reduce your worry. I also have experience working with people who have experienced trauma. Additionally, I am certified to work with victims of domestic violence and with parenting issues.
I have over 20 years helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and issues related to relationships. If you are feeling sad, worried, or anxious, I can help you by providing skills to improve your mood and reduce your worry. I also have experience working with people who have experienced trauma. Additionally, I am certified to work with victims of domestic violence and with parenting issues.
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Ady Benyishay
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (Online Only)
My experience started in 2010 working as an intern in an inpatient facility for an eating disorder residential program for a about two years, from there I moved on to working as a therapist at a residential program treating adolescents with dual diagnosis. In the mean time I completed PsyD program and got my doctorate in clinical psychology.
My experience started in 2010 working as an intern in an inpatient facility for an eating disorder residential program for a about two years, from there I moved on to working as a therapist at a residential program treating adolescents with dual diagnosis. In the mean time I completed PsyD program and got my doctorate in clinical psychology.
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Is Your School Age Child, Preteen, or Teen, having difficulty at home, in school, or in their relationships with others? Does Your Young Adult have difficulty finding and keeping friends or jobs? Are You Concerned About Your Infant or Toddler's development? Do they have behaviors that are difficult to manage? Are You Feeling Frustrated because you don't know how to help?
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (Online Only)
It is a courageous step to reach out for help. I aim to provide a welcoming, respectful, and nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable showing up as you are. My style is warm, affirming, and collaborative and I view us as a team. My specialties include relationships (romantic, family, friends, work), multicultural therapy, life transitions, self-esteem, work/life balance, purpose and meaning, and value-based living. My goal is to empower you to lead a life that is meaningful to you. I look forward to accompanying you on your journey of personal growth!
It is a courageous step to reach out for help. I aim to provide a welcoming, respectful, and nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable showing up as you are. My style is warm, affirming, and collaborative and I view us as a team. My specialties include relationships (romantic, family, friends, work), multicultural therapy, life transitions, self-esteem, work/life balance, purpose and meaning, and value-based living. My goal is to empower you to lead a life that is meaningful to you. I look forward to accompanying you on your journey of personal growth!
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I have specialized in relational trauma for years and I believe in the power of connection. I am dedicated to helping my clients feel confident in relationships with people who make them feel safe. I decided to become a therapist after the Columbine shooting occured. I was deeply saddened by that act of violence among students and left my job in advertising 20 years ago to complete my master’s degree in psychology. Something about me that is unique is that I have close friendships for 35 years and I continuously seek and value new friendships and connection.
I have specialized in relational trauma for years and I believe in the power of connection. I am dedicated to helping my clients feel confident in relationships with people who make them feel safe. I decided to become a therapist after the Columbine shooting occured. I was deeply saddened by that act of violence among students and left my job in advertising 20 years ago to complete my master’s degree in psychology. Something about me that is unique is that I have close friendships for 35 years and I continuously seek and value new friendships and connection.
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Rena Pollak
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CGP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (Online Only)
You're unhappy and you're trying to do something about it. Anxiety is stressing you out. It can make you feel depressed and experience low self-esteem. You want to feel good about yourself and the direction you're taking in life. However, you may feel hopeless, helpless and alone. But you aren't! We can discover what's not working for you and find different ways of thinking that open up new possibilities. A shift in your perspective can make all the difference in the world. Therapy can help you gain a greater sense of freedom and joy.
You're unhappy and you're trying to do something about it. Anxiety is stressing you out. It can make you feel depressed and experience low self-esteem. You want to feel good about yourself and the direction you're taking in life. However, you may feel hopeless, helpless and alone. But you aren't! We can discover what's not working for you and find different ways of thinking that open up new possibilities. A shift in your perspective can make all the difference in the world. Therapy can help you gain a greater sense of freedom and joy.
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Hi! My name is Dr. Mussarat Khan and I am a clinical psychologist. My approach to therapy includes gently guiding and challenging individuals to help achieve goals. I have a general structure for individual sessions that guide the treatment course overall, however, I maintain the flexibility to change directions to treatment as our lives are ever-changing. I focus on the daily application of empirically based modalities and explore what is truly important in one’s life. I approach goals collaboratively and if there is anything to take away from our sessions, it is- change is possible in a safe positive space.
Hi! My name is Dr. Mussarat Khan and I am a clinical psychologist. My approach to therapy includes gently guiding and challenging individuals to help achieve goals. I have a general structure for individual sessions that guide the treatment course overall, however, I maintain the flexibility to change directions to treatment as our lives are ever-changing. I focus on the daily application of empirically based modalities and explore what is truly important in one’s life. I approach goals collaboratively and if there is anything to take away from our sessions, it is- change is possible in a safe positive space.
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Hello and thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. If you are finding yourself struggling, please know that it is possible to regain balance. Therapy is a very helpful tool that can provide you with support to create a rewarding and purposeful personal narrative. You’re looking for the right person to help you and that’s already a huge feat. I am glad you are here!
Hello and thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. If you are finding yourself struggling, please know that it is possible to regain balance. Therapy is a very helpful tool that can provide you with support to create a rewarding and purposeful personal narrative. You’re looking for the right person to help you and that’s already a huge feat. I am glad you are here!
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Andrea Doctor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (Online Only)
It’s time to focus on you. It’s time to start taking the steps to move you through your grief, loss, parenting struggles, relationship issues and life’s adversities. I can help. Let’s take your challenges and difficulties and turn them into positives for your future.
It’s time to focus on you. It’s time to start taking the steps to move you through your grief, loss, parenting struggles, relationship issues and life’s adversities. I can help. Let’s take your challenges and difficulties and turn them into positives for your future.
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Marry Ortega
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (Online Only)
I strive to help guide my clients toward making changes and identifying their personal strengths. I approach the therapeutic relationship by offering a safe space and a solid relationship. Whether this be through a systems, humanistic, or behavioral approach, my goal is to tailor interventions to each individual and their own experience.
I strive to help guide my clients toward making changes and identifying their personal strengths. I approach the therapeutic relationship by offering a safe space and a solid relationship. Whether this be through a systems, humanistic, or behavioral approach, my goal is to tailor interventions to each individual and their own experience.
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Lily Robertson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (Online Only)
Trauma leaves us feeling broken and disconnected from who we truly are. You may be fed up with feeling lonely, worthless, or even unlovable. You may not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for certain: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to begin understanding the root of these feelings. You’re ready to cultivate deeper self-trust and authenticity. Most of all, you’re ready to return home to yourself.
Trauma leaves us feeling broken and disconnected from who we truly are. You may be fed up with feeling lonely, worthless, or even unlovable. You may not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for certain: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to begin understanding the root of these feelings. You’re ready to cultivate deeper self-trust and authenticity. Most of all, you’re ready to return home to yourself.
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Judy Katz Atkinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT , MS
Verified Verified
Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (Online Only)
Have you found that what used to be acceptable is no longer tolerable in your life? I believe that human beings have the ability to grow and change and are striving to be the best they can be. Through therapy, I will help you explore your potential for change by tapping into existing strengths and building on those strength. I also offer an environment to learn new coping skills which help to improve quality of life and your ability to live it fully.
Have you found that what used to be acceptable is no longer tolerable in your life? I believe that human beings have the ability to grow and change and are striving to be the best they can be. Through therapy, I will help you explore your potential for change by tapping into existing strengths and building on those strength. I also offer an environment to learn new coping skills which help to improve quality of life and your ability to live it fully.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Woodland Hills, CA
500+
Average cost per session
$180
Therapists in Woodland Hills, CA who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
78% | Relationship Issues |
74% | Self Esteem |
64% | Grief |
64% | Trauma and PTSD |
64% | Stress |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
74% | Aetna |
65% | Cigna and Evernorth |
47% | Optum |
How Therapists in Woodland Hills, CA see their clients
67% | In Person and Online | |
33% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Woodland Hills?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.