Therapists in Beverly Hills, CA

Lisa Weiner is a Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles, California. She works with individuals, couples, and families with a variety of treatment needs. Areas of treatment include relationship counseling, families with divorce, substance abuse and addiction, loss and grief, stress management, anxiety, depression, creative and artistic development, and eating disorders.

My roots as a therapist and healer have seeded over the past thirty-five years, bringing substance and depth to my one-on-one sessions with couples and individuals. During this time, I have maintained a private practice, which has always consisted of process-oriented consciousness work -- a means by which to enter safely and deeply into the inner landscape of the psyche for positive and real world change. My results-oriented approach to psychology is derived from the commitment to a conscious process and the intrapsychic relationship one can access when choosing to turn toward--and look at--oneself.

I specialize in helping individuals work through painful limitations to become more resilient, open-hearted, and self-understanding. My approach is empathetic and collaborative as a way to reach each person’s inherent strengths and develop greater emotional skills to navigate life’s challenges. Together, a therapeutic plan is designed that honors each individual’s emotional needs. My approach is creative, direct, and maintains caring engagement of each person's mind, body, and heart. In our work together, you'll learn how to effectively cope, establish boundaries, deepen relationships, and step into your truest self.

Welcome to our practice! We are experienced clinicians in Beverly Hills and DTLA available to work with adults, children, couples and families. Some typical psychotherapy concerns are relationship issues, interracial/intercultural/interfaith relationships, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, undereating and overeating, body image issues, personality disorders, infidelity, high conflict divorce, family reunification, racial trauma, parenting/child behavior problems, sexual compulsivity/addiction, sexual abuse/assault, complex trauma/PTSD, compulsive spending/shopping, LGBTQIA+ concerns, BIPOC concerns, and more.

As a Clinical Psychologist, the major emphasis of my clinical practice is psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and adolescents. I realize every individual is unique and take a very hands approach to working with you. My specialties include working with depression, anxiety, all types of trauma, substance and alcohol abuse, love and sex addiction, cultural diversity and handling life's transitions. I am trained in EMDR, Mindfulness, and Meditation, and use these techniques to supplement the talking therapy. I am personal and get to know you on a deeply professional level and am dedicated to growth and prosperity.

Along with providing you with coping skills to thrive day-to-day, we will also uncover and explore unconscious thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so you can be more conscious of what's holding you back from being who you want to be. My approach to therapy is characterized by a mixture of directness, playfulness, engagement, and nurturance. I believe that relentless curiosity and self-exploration leads to a sense of identity and purpose and an understanding of our place in the world.

I have been in practice for over 25 years and work with a variety of clients in the Los Angeles area. I specialize in working with high profile individuals,as well as clients dealing with depression, parental alienation, anxiety, PTSD,Neuropsychological Evals, addiction,parenting issues, sexual abuse, and individuals who are interested in life transitions and/or personal growth. I also specialize in performing custody evaluations and expert witness evaluations and court testimony. I specialize in parental alienation, domestic violence, PTSD, TBI, sexual harassment, cases, sexual abuse cases, wrongful termination, trauma evaluations, allegations os sexual abuse, and risk assessment.

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.

Are you feeling stuck and would like some support to break free of repeating old patterns that are no longer serving you? Is your alcohol or drug use causing unnecessary problems? Is depression or anxiety keeping you from reaching your potential? Therapy can bring about transformational changes. Working together, we can explore your specific challenges and implement a plan that will bring relief. Overcoming life’s challenges is not easy, but I will provide consistent support and encouragement throughout the process.

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With a strong foundation in mental health care, I am dedicated to assisting individuals and couples as they navigate life’s ups and downs, including struggles with anxiety, depression, and significant life transitions. My approach to therapy is dynamic and personalized, weaving together cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques to nurture resilience and encourage healing. My goal has always been to create a relatable and supportive environment where my clients can feel understood and empowered to make positive changes.

Everyone deserves the support they need in order to thrive and be their best self. In today's world, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and stuck. Therapy is a tool to address those feelings and promote positive change and growth. I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to be heard and supported, and I strive to provide that experience in therapy, whether you feel like you need support to address a current stressor or have a desire to change long-standing patterns.

Most people come to see me for symptoms of depression, anxiety, relationship issues or a lack of motivation or passion in life. Utilizing a dynamic approach that is active, direct and compassionate, I help individuals, families, and couples confront truths of oneself or one's family unit. This includes feelings, thoughts and behaviors which may be challenging or even impossible to face alone.

I want to help people discover, think about, give meaning to, and find compassion for, alienated parts of themselves that are repressed and forbidden, containing unmet needs, historic conflicts, and unfulfilled dreams. Reunion with these parts can help people better understand their current behaviors, thoughts, and feelings and develop options for changing old patterns in their relationships with themselves, partners, and work that were once effective defenses against psychological pain. Therapy helps us become more fully alive, creative, connected to others, and free to be ourselves with less, and perhaps more realistic, fear-- individually, in our families, cultures, and society.

I am licensed in CA, TX, HI, and all psypact states. My mission as a clinical psychologist is to help individuals reduce suffering and achieve purpose in their lives. I view therapy as teamwork and am dedicated to collaboratively helping clients reach their goals. I strive to provide evidence-based treatment, rooted in the latest scientific findings, facilitated by a validating and safe space.

I work with teens and adults virtually in California, or in person in Los Angeles. Every day I meet people who feel stuck in their lives and behaviors yet struggle to take the necessary steps toward facing their challenges and meeting their potential. Whether you struggle with addiction, depression, anxiety, social factors, trauma, grief, childhood experience, ADHD/learning challenges, hopelessness, LGBTQ+, sexuality, and/or gender-related topics, I am here to help you clear the roadblocks between you and the best version of yourself.

Are you struggling to make decisions? Do you feel emotionally drained, anxious, insecure, or stuck in people-pleasing? Does conflict feel uncomfortable or scary? Do you fall into patterns in relationships or career and wish you could break the cycle? Sometimes, it isn't obvious why we do the things we do, but we can sense we're not our most authentic or successful self. Even when we know the cause of our distress, changing our behavior can still be hard. That's where I come in. My job is to listen without judgment, pressure, or bias and help you examine the root causes of your challenges to create the change you want in your life.

I work with a variety of clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, addiction, and grief and loss, but I am particularly passionate about working with people who struggle with sex therapy and sexual dysfunction issues. As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, I enjoy assisting people in enhancing their sexuality and sexual pleasure, and building self-confidence. I believe that my role as a therapist is to help clients rid themselves of shame and guilt, get in touch with pleasure and joy, and experience more fulfilling relationships.

Are you finding yourself stuck in the same old patterns and behaviors, even though you're aware of what drives them and where they come from? You are not alone! Insight is powerful and important, but it's only a piece of the puzzle. In our work together we will combine deep and curious inquiry, with behavioral and solution-focused techniques. We will be co-travelers on a journey where you are the expert of your own experience. Not only will we work to support your healing but go beyond to help you to envision and build a rich, meaningful, value-driven life.