Therapists in Beverly Hills, CA

“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.”  – Jon Kabat-Zinn In life, there are going to be things that you have no control over. Your only choices are to quit, adapt, or learn something from it. Which choice will you make? Learn to surf or stay out of the ocean?

I am a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships. My treatment approach integrates concepts from Psychodynamic Therapy and Humanistic Psychology to address your mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. I work within a trauma-informed and multicultural lens to provide individualized treatment tailored to meet your needs.

Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Beverly Hills. I work with individuals who are looking to make positive changes in their lives. I have unique specialization in working with adolescents and their families, helping them to successfully navigate and overcome challenges. As a psychotherapist, I draw upon my training in CBT and Behavioral Therapy, as well as my DBT training to best address the unique needs and circumstances of each client.

Life is hard and can be tricky to navigate. Sometimes we feel stuck repeating the same patterns over and over again. We might ask ourselves, what is wrong with us and will things ever change? That is where our work in therapy comes in. Our goal is to discover the roots of your challenges & build something new together.

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.

Hypnotherapy is an incredibly effective, fast-working solution to many mental health issues. With hypnosis, I am able to help you break through mental blocks and resistance so that you can work in harmony with your subconscious mind. Learn to expect positive outcomes, feel genuine trust that everything is working out for you, and experience greater levels of wellbeing. My clients have overcome anxiety, depression, binge eating, phobias, fear of public speaking, anger, pain management, and even unexplained physical ailments. Many of them are no longer just surviving, but thriving. Book a free consultation with me now!

"What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" Mary Oliver's compelling question suggests that perhaps now is the time to give yourself the gift of being you--authentically and with joy. Perhaps you struggle with your relationships, your sense of purpose, your emotions, your family, your sexuality. Together we can explore your thoughts and feelings, the history that produced them, and the changes you can make to feel more fully alive--to feel seen, to feel understood, to know that you are worthy of love and able to make deep connections with others.

Do you feel like you're struggling to find you? Or get back to the old "you"? Well, according to Brené Brown, "What we don't need in the midst of struggle is shame for being human." I know it can be overwhelming and daunting when you feel out of control, but my goal is to provide a collaborative partnership centered on developing strengths and clarity, building meaningful relationships, and helping clients feel empowered to navigate their everyday or moment-to-moment struggles.

I recognize the decision to begin or return to therapy can be rather challenging. For many of us, we avoid processing pain or confronting issues until a crisis arises, feelings become too unbearable, or life seems unmanageable. Therapy requires courage, strength, and trust in yourself & in your therapist. As such, regardless of where you are in your process, I will meet you there. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is paramount, symptoms are adaptations, and while change can be difficult, it is more than possible.

For over 25 years, Dr. White has maintained a wide-ranging private practice that includes individuals, groups, couples, children and families. Her work draws on developmental and depth psychologies as well as family systems theory. Special interests include couples coping with infertility, parenting, and dreamwork. She often collaborates with colleague and husband Barry Michels--author, along with Dr. Phil Stutz, of the best-selling book The Tools. Parents seeking advice appreciate Dr. White's extensive background in child development. She helps children and families with issues that involve discipline, life transitions and loss such as divorce and death, and academic and social challenges.

My sessions are geared toward helping patients change in ways which will enhance their lives. By understanding the obstacles to change helps to build conscientious strategies which we together can employ. I am a stronge proponent of necessary out of office experiences "homework" which requires my patients to be aware of their emotional reactions which block new behaviors. In other words, greater awareness must take place outside of our sessions as well as within. I believe in handing patients the reigns to their own lives as I believe therapy must be about empowerment throughout all stages of adult life.

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.

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.

My mission is to empower individuals, couples, and families that I work with. Helping you build meaningful connections to yourselves, others, and the world is part of that mission. I commend you for taking the first step today by searching for a new therapist. Today is the day you can begin your journey to self-empowerment and self-growth. I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor. I work with adults, couples, families, adolescents and children. My style of therapy is client-centered and humanistic, you and your needs are always the main priority.

As a therapist, I feel change and growth occur when a person feels safe and heard and that the therapeutic relationship is calm, collaborative, accepting, and comforting. I think that we all have the answers within ourselves and that my job as a therapist is to help you access these solutions. My experience includes individuals, couples, and young adults addressing anxiety, depression, divorce and separation, grief, and parenting support. I implement an integrative approach combining various treatment models such as CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Solution-Focus, and Motivational Interviewing.

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.

My name is Brenda Cisneros, and my personal experiences and background have ignited my passion for supporting adult women of color (WOC) who have survived relationship trauma. Are you a survivor of narcissistic abuse or unhealthy relationships? Do you constantly question yourself and doubt your feelings and life decisions? Believe it or not, those unhealthy relationships correlate with how you view yourself and those around you. Let's work together to break free from barriers and get you to live the best version of yourself!

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.