Therapists in 90211

I am a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst in private practice in Beverly Hills, CA. My clinical work with adults, children, and families includes psychoanalytic treatment of relationship and personality problems, difficulties with mood instability, depressed states, and anxiety. My teaching experience focuses on the Tavistock model of Infant Observation.

You are unique, so I provide therapy specifically tailored to your individual needs and preferences. My goal is to be a source of support, connection, and understanding to help you gain increased awareness and strength as you navigate your life. I will be dedicated to providing you with an emotionally safe, non-judgmental, and genuinely collaborative relationship while you move towards your truest self.

Do you seem "high-functioning" yet still feel stuck in some important ways? Ready to let go of what's holding you back? As a specialist in trauma recovery & post-traumatic growth, I help people understand how adaptations to the source of distress often outlive their usefulness, providing guidance and inspiration to navigate life from a place of wholeness. I am a Certified EMDR Clinician & Approved Consultant highly trained in complex and developmental trauma with nearly three decades specializing in creative artist issues & trauma recovery. Growth occurs with respect, compassion, and a belief in the human capacity for healing.

There are many reasons to seek out therapy. The ultimate purpose for considering therapy is often to resolve whatever is in the way of having a better life. As an active, empathic and experienced psychotherapist, my goal is to assist individuals in overcoming the barriers that prevent them from experiencing, the relationships in their lives in a full and rich way. I work to understand each individual's unique struggle, while respecting personal history and cultural background. Ultimately, I help individuals to see how past experiences and behavioral patterns may contribute to their current symptoms and difficulties.

Traumatic events causes one to develop negative beliefs about oneself or the world. These experiences become fixed in the body-mind in form of negative emotions causing anger, depression, nightmares, intrusive thoughts, panic, anxiety, phobias, shame, low self-esteem which can create difficulties with your relationships at home and at work. I use EMDR to heal the deep wounds of traumatic childhood events which are the source that one may believe that he/she is not a good enough person, not loveable, does not deserve to be loved or trusted. Negative self beliefs and negative emotions effects our body and mind causing physical and emotional distress.

In addition to counseling, I am able to assist in a variety of ways: Neuropsychological Evaluations for school, work, disability, social security, medical procedure, therapy dog, immigration, workers comp etc.

“I hate my body.” If you’re struggling with an eating disorder, body dysmorphia, or disordered eating habits, these statements may sound familiar. A challenging relationship with food and body image can be debilitating and all-consuming. What you may be surprised to discover is that your obsession with weight, constant battle with eating, and urges to use self-destructive food behaviors are actually not about food or weight! They are, however, symptoms of deeper internal conflicts and emotional dysregulation - trauma, depression, anxiety, oppression, family turmoil, and low self-esteem. This is where I can help.

I have worked in the helping profession for over half my life. Finding the right therapist is important. I will work with you in a safe environment to carefully explore what matters most to you. I believe individuals need space to discover the strength within, face difficult, frightening, painful experiences. I also believe in nurturing the hopeful side of things; allowing you to explore what could be. When we work together you are not alone.

The match between therapist and patient is one of the most important factors for a successful treatment. There is only so much that you can learn by reading about a therapist. Meeting in person is essential for you to find out if we are a good match to work together.

All people seek relief from anxieties, depression, and other disturbing mental states. It is part of the human condition to wish to do away with distressing thoughts, feelings, and behavior that sometimes seem to dominate us rather than be active choices. Through the experience of the therapeutic and other current relationships, one may become aware of old yet alive and active ways of being and relating. The uncovering of these in the "here and now" together promotes awareness and integration. Everyone deserves a chance to live less burdened and with greater access to their inner resources.

PSYCHOTHERAPY & COUNSELING / Relationship Issues / Communication Skills & Tools / Anxiety / Pre-Marital Counseling /Adult Children of Child Abuse / Grief & Loss SEPARATION, DIVORCE, & CHILD CUSTODY MEDIATION / High Conflict Co-Parenting / Customized Co-Parenting Plans /

Depression, anxiety, and trauma can be overwhelming. I am a licensed psychotherapist/psychoanalyst, trained to help those experiencing such difficult feelings. I also specialize in conditions identified as Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia. Please contact me for an initial consultation. Your comfort as a client in working with a therapist is important. Our initial meeting will give us a sense of our compatibility.

I have over 20 years of experience supporting folks dealing with anxiety, depression and major life transitions. My approach is client centered, strengths based and trauma informed. Theoretical frameworks include CBT, IFS, family systems and EMDR. I am a staunch believer in human resilience. My approach is a collaborative one built on mutual respect, openness and curiosity. Through our work together I partner with clients on their journey toward greater clarity, self awareness and healing.