Therapists in Beverly Hills, CA

I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who places greatest value in establishing an empathic, warm, & respectful environment (while modeling firm, healthy boundaries) for clients & their families. Over the last 7 years I've treated adults, children, teens, couples, families, & groups in a private practice setting. My strength-based, collaborative approach drawing on numerous techniques (CBT, DBT, Fam Systems, etc.) helps clients get the most from therapy & allows tailoring our work to your needs. When beneficial and appropriate, I work to foster a "team approach," encouraging good communication w/other members of a client's daily life (i.e. other practitioners/physicians, family, teachers, etc.).

You've arrived here for a reason. I offer a warm and accepting place to heal in ways that are sacred to you. Has your life stopped you in your tracks? Something or someone has taken the air out of your sails? Need help seeing the sun and truly living again? I'm here to lighten your load, so that you can continue on your journey in this world with more support and meaning. I have walked alongside many folks working through human challenges -- life-cycle and career change, fertility, chronic pain, childhood illness and special needs, caregiver stress, single motherhood, loss and grief. I hope to be there for you, as well.

My approach to psychotherapy is empathic, collaborative and unique to each individual's own needs. I believe the most important component of therapy is establishing a genuine relational connection. I strive to create a therapeutic environment in which clients feel comfortable, respectful, supportive and understood in order to actively explore deep personal issues and experiment with new ways of thinking. I provide a unique psychotherapy to treat a wide variety of conditions including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, LGBT issues, attachment issues, OCD, kleptomania and grief.

I enjoy working with clients who are ready to address the painful problems and issues in their lives. It is important to have hope and a belief (even if it's small) that life can be better than it is today. I am extremely adept at treating depression, anxiety, marital/relationship issues, work stress, and grief and loss. I have a warm yet directive approach in helping clients achieve their goals. My specific area of specialty is eating disorders/body image. Visit my website to learn more about my training and expertise.

I specialize in three different types of clients – couples who love each other but are on thin ice, stressed-out executives who pay the price of success as well as accomplished gay men who feel like an imposter. As someone who has been through and overcame a fair amount in life, I have a great deal of empathy as well as a nifty toolbox for those who are ready to get off the merry-go-round. You may be trying to pick up the pieces after a betrayal, or just tired of arguing about the same old sh*t or wrestling with negative thoughts that hold you, hostage. I am ready to roll up my sleeves if you are and help you sort it all out.

My background includes specialty areas of Adult and Adolescent Psychology (Individuals, Families, Couples) Eating Disorders, and Geropsychology. Since I have been in the field for many years as a Psychologist and Nurse Practitioner, I understand medical as well as psychological factors and how working through these Improves our everyday lives.

... our world has become a different place. We need to be extra gentle, extra kind now while our innate human boundaries and rhythms are being seriously disrupted. Loneliness can easily grab us like never before. And our minds can get stuck in loops of frightening scenarios. Now, more than ever, I witness the restorative, healing power of a real, honest, kind conversation with a trusted therapist. The right conversation centers us, connects us to our strong core, and re-connects us to the people we know and love. To express freely and in safety, brings relief, comfort and new direction to body, mind and spirit.

I view Therapy as a very human process, as well as a very sacred one. As your therapist, my goal is for our conversations to offer a sense of relief and perspective, while helping foster healthy self-exploration and personal growth. On this journey I often discover that specific problems seem to play a recurring role in people's lives. These problems typically undermine the person's confidence, and dampen their enjoyment of life and all of its possibilities.

What if 2021 is the year you create a lasting foundation of well-being? Are you wondering how to stop feeling overwhelmed and stressed out by the “new normal?” Maybe you’re feeling worried, lonely, tired, depressed, or burnt-out. The uncertainty of the pandemic can magnify doubts and fears lying just beneath the surface while creating new challenges at the same time. It’s a lot to handle and may leave you feeling ill-equipped. But you are more resilient than you know. Working with me, you’ll find courage to face what now seems impossible.

I specialize in helping those struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and relationship issues. My goal is to help clients compassionately explore the depths of their emotions and find empowerment through meaningful self-discovery. I offer psychodiagnostic assessment and psychological testing, key components to providing clients the individualized, effective treatment they need to heal and thrive. Using cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic approaches, I am committed to helping you develop the skills you need to navigate challenges, effectively cope with distress, and start to live as your most authentic self. I invite you to acknowledge and express your truest self.

**Now offering Weekend and evening appointments** We all need a little support sometimes and taking the first step can be the hardest. Whether you’re looking for individual, couples, or family therapy, I can facilitate a safe space for you to find clarity to address your concerns. My goal is to provide you with the tools, knowledge and support needed to help you connect with your inner strength and cope with ongoing problems. I have worked as a psychotherapist since 2004, and treated clients experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, loss, performance anxiety, low self-esteem as well as major life changes.

I became a psychotherapist as part of an overall commitment to exploring the many different paths to healing and wellbeing. My style is warm, collaborative, flexible and respectful. The goal is to have the best possible experience of living. We cannot accomplish that by rewriting our history, yet together you and I can engage in a process where we understand what your past means to you and the impact it has on your current behaviors and relationships, in order to make space for new meanings and new responses to things and a better experience of living.

During my clinical training at the Maple Counseling Center, I counseled adults, adolescents and couples and co-facilitated two process groups of adults. In my private practice, I'm seeing the same populations. One area of focus going forward will be baby boomers contemplating retirement, transitioning into retirement or second careers. This population is often managing the needs of an elderly parent(s) and simultaneously with adult children. These challenges converge with our own issues of aging, such as mid-life crisis's and changes in our health and viability.

The goal of psychotherapy is to make you stronger and more focused, so you can solve the problems that baffle and frustrate you today. You don't have to face alone the issues and situations that you are not sure how to master. Victory may find you at last if you keep hammering away with the same old hammer. Or success may come to stay in your life if you change your strategy entirely. Which path should you take? That is the mystery of your life today, and I would like to help you find the answer.

ON-LINE VIDEO, PHONE & IN-OFFICE VISITS! ONE OF THE FEW BOARD-CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGISTS in CA (Beverly Hills & Rancho Mirage). Why demand ONLY a Board Certified psychologist? Check Out: https://abpp.org/Applicant-Information/Specialty-Boards/Clinical-Psych BEFORE you choose. Dr. Levine served as a clinical psychologist at UCLA School of Medicine after moving to CA in 2012 and previously as the Chief Psychologist at Mt Sinai Medical Center in NY. Dr. Levine completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia & served as a Psychologist for the hit TV series "Hoarders" on the A&E TV Network.

Do you find yourself bottling things up because you fear others wouldn't understand? Does the anger leave you feeling stuck? Does it feel so unmanageable that it starts to leak into other parts of your life: difficulty concentrating on your tasks, missing in action with those you love, or going to sleep at night feeling alone? Periods of transition will come and go in life. It's how we handle them that matters. Counseling can help! For more info, visit my Yelp Page: Nicole Nowparvar, LCSW.

I am passionate about helping couples reconnect. Sometimes couples can become disconnected and that can be very painful. Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy is a scientifically proven method that brings couples together in new ways that lead to long-lasting secure attachment. In a safe space, partners can explore their feelings and behaviors in order to understand themselves and each other at a much deeper level. You can escape your negative interactive cycle and create a new beautiful dance with your partner. I would like to help you get there! Please call me for a free consultation in Beverly Hills, Downey or Torrance.

Is alcohol or another substance holding you back? Are you a professional or executive who has found that the one thing you haven't been able to overcome is substance use? Many clinicians don't truly understand the stress and loneliness that professional success can create. My experience as a senior executive and addiction professional can help you break free and achieve your true potential. Don't let substance abuse be the one thing you haven't been able to overcome as a professional. I utilize positive counseling techniques designed to capitalize on your strengths to help you overcome substance use and achieve your potential.