Therapists in Beverly Hills, CA

To be 'human' is such a simple and yet such a deep and miraculous concept. Suffering is a natural part of human experience and emotional avoidance is one of the main causes of psychological problems. Avoiding negative emotions may bring you short term relief but in the long term it will end up with pain. When we accept a negative emotion, it tends to lose its destructive power. Therapy is a healing journey where the alliance between client and therapist plays an extremely important role in the process of acceptance.

"When we close ourselves off, we're not just closing ourselves off to other people, we're closing ourselves off from ourselves and impeding ourselves. When we open up, you allow yourselves to be who you are" - Amy Cuddy. My goal is to provide a supportive environment for individuals on their journey of self-discovery and help facilitate change through restoring hope for children, young adults, and couples struggling with depression, anxiety, personal relationships, grief, and loss. I work on helping individuals access their inner world and assist them in self-awareness.

Harold Young attended graduate school at UCLA and has over 35 years’ experience as a clinician, clinical supervisor and teacher of interns. He was the Clinical Director of The Maple Counseling Center of Beverly Hills for 20 years. He works with adults and couples from an insight and relational orientation.

An ideal client for my treatment mode would be someone who is either motivated for refinement of spirit, or would possess enough intelligence and wisdom to be able to gain enough insight into the nature of their condition so that they would embrace expert intervention with a degree of trust in harmony with adequate judgment into the need for treatment. He or she may engage in therapy alone, but where family history of emotional challenges exist, they would consider family therapy if all parties consent.

I have been in practice for over 20 years and have worked with a variety of issues. Life is hard and we want our lives and relationships to be healthy and good. Sometimes we lose sight of what is important in life and become complacent, depressed, lost. I am a direct, solution-focused therapist who can help you get back on track. People who see me have a variety of concerns: gaining self-awareness, anxiety/depression, relationship concerns and more. I think therapy can be very powerful in discovering our true selves and what we want out of life.

Dr. Smith, 2019-20 is named as one of LA's TOP 10 THERAPISTS by the Motion Picture and Television Directory (MPTD) organization. "Call Dr. Smith … checkout his website darreljsmith.com … you will soon see why we named Dr. Smith one of LA's TOP 10 THERAPISTS" (MPTD). Dr. Smith continues … "I work with adults of all ages. My approach is to be actively engaged using curiosity and compassion, to understand your history, relationships, and struggles. This helps you to better understand yourself, and by us working together you will create new choices in your beliefs and behaviors, that will create positive change in your life."

Therapy is a safe and nurturing place for you to explore your emotions and struggles within yourself as well as in the world. If you are stressed, depressed, anxious, or conflicted in a relationship then email or call me and see if I'm the right "fit" for you. I look forward to meeting you!

Navigating your young one's needs can be difficult and overwhelming. Through an empathetic, thoughtful and individually tailored approach, I help my clients combat their mental issues and gain a new sense of strength and confidence.

I believe that most people can benefit from therapy at some point in their lives. Whether you struggle with persistent, troubling thoughts or feelings, are overwhelmed by events that are out of your control or just want to get in touch with a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in your life, therapy can help.

My work is focused on initiating healing from the moment you walk through my door. And I recognize it takes a lot of courage to be in the room, with me as your therapist, while beginning this journey of deeper understanding of self and change. Together we will look inward at the fragmented pieces of your life, which can often be intimidating, but you won't be made to feel alone in this process. I will help you put the pieces of your life together so you can develop a stronger sense of self.

CA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC #50718), Pepperdine Malibu MFT human sexuality professor, Western Region past president and past board of directors member for the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) with a Doctor of Human Sexuality degree (D.H.S.) from the Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality (IASHS). My philosophy is centered on empathetic, sex-positive support with a special emphasis on pleasure enhancement. People deserve erotic fulfillment within their relationships & a place to explore ways to live a more authentic & enjoyable sexual lifestyle free of guilt, shame, & self-judgment.

I am proud to say that I have been practicing psychotherapy for almost thirty years! I work primarily with adults but also have significant training working with adolescents. I am an empathic, engaged, experienced and focused therapist. My primary task is to help you find positive goals for yourself and to resolve core issues that are interfering with your capacity to lead a happy and productive life. Together, as a team we will build your capacity to deal with whatever is causing unhappiness

Are you looking to thrive in your performance and improve your mental skills for your Sport or Artistic Performance? As a Sport Psychology Consultant, I collaborate with my clients to design personalized program to enhance their performance. I am specialized in sports, performance and exercise psychology. My passion is to promote psychological well-being and teach core mental skills so that my clients can perform at their best when it matters most. I work with a variety of athletic backgrounds to aid clients with the mental skills necessary to reach individualized goals.

Welcome! I work with clients seeking greater satisfaction, connection, and authenticity in their day to day life. It is my goal to create a welcoming, empathic, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your past and present, and make sense of the world you are participating in. Struggles with relationships, anxiety, depression, identity, and emotional regulation can present a barrier that I aim to help my clients overcome.

You deserve a healthy lifestyle! Let go of your fear of rejection when meeting new people. Protect yourself from entering another destructive relationship. Work through your feelings of sadness and lonliness due to the loss of a loved one. Stop addictive behaviors. Save your marriage or develop stronger bonds with your children. I can offer you a safe, caring and supportive environment for you to process your feelings and guide you into a new life direction! I am here for you when life becomes complicated.

I will help you learn how to be more connected - in your relationships, at work and with yourself. We'll work together to empower you with the tools you need to challenge what isn't working and start building a life you love. I will help you understand how your past may be influencing your present and how to enhance your capacity for intimacy. I value authenticity, optimism and truth. My approach is warm, but always direct and honest. I am trained in EMDR, Mindfulness-Based CBT and the Trauma Resiliency Model and regularly integrate these techniques into my practice.