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Estela Posternak
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
Let's Connect (213) 293-1395
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Ms. Posternak through her training and knowledge, provides clinical services to help people empower themselves to live a fuller life; managing feelings of depression, anxiety, worry, loss, anger, having a better understanding of themselves, increasing their self confidence by learning new tools including problem solving, assertiveness, effective communication, relaxation techniques and anger management skills to enhance daily functioning. "Life is not about surviving the storm, but learning how to dance in the rain..."
Born in Argentina, raised in Mexico, Ms. Posternak has an understanding of the cultural issues affecting families regarding traditions, habits, values and language. Conducting women / families support groups where new skills are learned including problem solving, assertive communication, goal setting, taking control of your thoughts, manage anxiety, behaviors and emotions.
Call or Email Estela Posternak now for a free 15 minute consultation - (213) 293-1395
Let's Connect (213) 293-1395
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $195
- Couple Sessions $240
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Zelle
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Shield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Health Net
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (213) 293-1395
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Estela Posternak
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / MFC47809 Estela Posternak
- In Practice for 19 Years
- Certificate from County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health 2012
- Certificate from Anger Management Facilitator 2010
- Attended PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY, Graduated 2004
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Veterans
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (213) 293-1395
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Estela Posternak
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, LMFT