"I have many years of experience working with children and families. I also have a passion for treating women suffering from Postpartum Depression. I have created a drop-in style weekly Postpartum Depression Support Group for Moms who need some immediate support and a reminder that they are not alone in their struggle with PPD. Group meets weekly in West LA."

"I strive to provide comprehensive assessments for any educationally related concern. My mission is to provide parents and/or young adults with the answers they seek about their child's or their own strengths and weaknesses while maintaining a positive perspective. I strive to use my expertise & best practices based on current research to create comprehensive, meaningful & user friendly reports. My number one priority is to establish a trusting relationship with my clients and to listen to and investigate their concerns. I approach each assessment with a positive attitude and conduct my practice in a parent and child friendly manner."

"I'm told I'm warm, smart, and that I have a good sense of humor. (Sometimes my dog likes to sit in on sessions.) I believe therapy has got to change lives -- and be enjoyable. Unlike some therapists, I believe in setting goals and tracking progress. Why go to therapy without results? What's my specialty? Helping people free themselves from what holds them back. My approach combines Positive Psychology and CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) with mindfulness and a creative mix of the best approaches known to modern psychology. "

"I am a psychotherapist for individuals and couples who have a variety of psychiatric conditions and life concerns. I work primarily face-to-face from my office in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles; I also provide therapy by telephone and Skype with clients in California and New York. Gestalt therapy training has formed the basis of my practice, with special emphasis on the experiential, experimental and existential nature of psychotherapy."

"Hello, my name is Dr. Carder Stout. I want to thank you for joining me. You may be here because something in your life is not working. As a Depth Psychologist I believe that everyone has the capacity to be happy. My aim as a therapist is to heal those parts of you that are standing in the way. Let me help you connect with the joy in your life. I have been described as compassionate, calm and insightful. My patients tell me that I am present with them as a good listener and guide."

"Whether you are looking for Individual, Couple, Family or Grioup Psychotherapy, today you are one step closer to a new you. The path of personal growth is exhilarating and empowering. Regardless of the modality I use, I am solution focused and my goal is to help you discover and uncover your highest potential. While we can’t change difficult situations in the past, we can work together to transform them into powerful assets for the present and future. By applying complementary psychotherapy approaches and teniques, I will help you unearth and extinguish longstanding behavioral patterns and negative perceptions. As the result of our work together you will experience a complete transformation of mind, body and spirit. you will be walking in a totally new direction. "

"I use Positive Psychology to inspire and improve lives. I'm told I'm warm, down to earth, and that I have a good sense of humor. . I believe therapy needs to show results. Not years later — but soon. I see both individuals and couples. My approach combines Positive Psychology and CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), with mindfulness and a powerful mix of the best approaches known to modern psychology. I take an uplifting holistic approach."

"When you look at your child who has "failed to launch" or is struggling with "adulting", you're filled with a swirl of complicated emotions. You love your child, but you're frustrated, anxious, and feeling hopeless. You struggle every day to find a way to get your kid unstuck and living up to his/her potential. The more you try to help, the worse your relationship with your child becomes. You end up in endless arguments... or worse, your child stops talking to you altogether. Eventually, you begin wondering if your child will ever be independent. You think this situation might be permanent. "

"Do you spend your energy worrying about the future or the past, so that you're unable to relax or enjoy your life now? Do you have anxiety about your relationships, your career, your weight, your finances, your health? I have specialized in teaching my clients how to let go of anxiety for 25 years. Call me for a free consultation and I will give you some clarity on how to feel better now."

"Welcome, I am a Holistic and Behavioral Medicine Psychologist who has trained at world renowned institutions. My purpose is to assist you toward attaining self empowerment, optimal fulfillment and happiness. I have developed expertise in various areas of psychological, emotional, and health concerns. My primary approach is to help you live authentically to your purpose and manifest your highest goals aligned with your values and vision. I use an optimistic lens to view your concerns and integrate the biological, psychological, social and spiritual factors to understand and remedy your concerns. "

"Everyone has an innate ability to enjoy a life balanced with love, work and play. When long-standing issues or unexpected stressors hinder this ability, we need to grow and heal. Family and friends are often supportive, but at times we need someone who listens without letting his/her own needs interfere with our finding the true path to our healing. In psychotherapy, your immediate experience and what is not said, as well as your spoken words are heard. This full listening allows psychotherapists to keep all of your concerns, desires and anxieties in mind."

"LIFE CAN BE TOUGH. Who has your back? Are you bored in your life or career? Do you feel alone and lonely, despite that you love your partner and your two adorable kids? Are you the last single one left in your group and are questioning if you will ever meet the love of your life? Do you feel misunderstood, not good enough, scared? Are you escaping your feelings with drugs and alcohol, elaborate vacations, shopping, work? What plays out in your personal life plays out in your work life, causing stress, depression and anxiety."

"My goal is to help each individual obtain and maintain a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling lifestyle. I am committed to helping improve mental and emotional health, to help set and reach goals, and to help improve interpersonal and romantic relationships, while promoting personal growth and increasing insight. I assess the needs of each individual, while respecting the uniqueness of each individual’s cultural identity. Although I primarily orient from a Cognitive-Behavioral perspective, I often incorporate or work directly from Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, Behavioral, Family Systems, Humanistic/Existential, Positive Psychology and other approaches. I also regularly incorporate mindfulness based approaches into treatment. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. My educational background includes a B.A. in Psychology from UCLA, an M.A. in Clinical Psychology emphasizing Marriage and Family Therapy and Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.) from Pepperdine University. I am currently an adjunct professor at Pepperdine, teaching Masters’- level courses for the Graduate School of Education and Psychology."

"When life feels so overwhelming you don't know what to do or where to turn, reaching out for support can be helpful. Working closely with a therapist creates a supportive and collaborative environment that can enable you to change how you feel or respond to situations. Viewing life's challenges through a wider lens allows fresh opportunities and different solutions to emerge and increase in their possibility. Together, we can focus on your strengths, identify areas you want to change and help you make choices that give you a greater sense of fulfillment and well-being in your life."

"I understand that life's transitions often come with the obvious changes in ones perspective, in ones relationships, and in ones lifestyle, but transitions also come with more hidden emotional changes. These usually surface as sleepless nights, fights with people you care about, mood instability, and a feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction with life. On your own, it is difficult to untangle the complex puzzle that underlies these ongoing issues and acknowledge these emotional changes. Together we can uncover the root of your emotional challenges using emotionally focused therapy in a compassionate and supportive environment."

"The relationship between my clients and myself are one of the most important factors in seeing improvements in therapy. The alliance I foster with my clients is as important as the treatment provided. "

"We each have individual journeys and experiences which have shaped us to be where we are, and who we are today. Therapy can help you sort through your current and past struggles to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. My approach to psychotherapy is individualized and culturally-sensitive to meet your needs. I work with individuals and couples in either short-term solution-focused therapy or long term insight-oriented therapy."

"I believe that change can happen when you least expect it, and therapy is a wonderful way to look at what is holding you back and understand yourself. I bring an empathic, caring persona to the therapeutic process and believe that the relationship developed in therapy is a powerful tool for insight and growth. I have witnessed many patients develop an increased capacity for self-reflection and apply skills learned in therapy to creating a more fulfilled life. My 15 years of experience in the social services field greatly informs my work."