Therapists in Calabasas, CA

Hello, and welcome to my profile. I’m dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, and families towards a fulfilling life. My therapeutic approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based practices. With a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy and other disciplines, I am committed to helping you navigate through life's challenges with resilience and empowerment.

Growing up, few were taught how to get out of their head, cope with anxiety, depression, or anger. There was no class on this. We learned from the people around us and TV to avoid things, drink, yell, lie, shut down, isolate, spend money, and worry. So for most people, the method of dealing with their problems don't quite cut it. That's why it's vital to learn skills to have control over emotions so that emotions don't have control over you. My goal is to provide you these skills, insight, hope and a chance to change in meaningful ways.

I believe in the transformative power of genuine connection, acknowledging the unique intersections of each person's journey and creating an affirming environment where diverse identities are celebrated. Together we will navigate the intricacies of relationships, identity, and personal growth in a holistic and affirming manner.

When you wake up in the morning, is the first thing that pops into your mind a four-letter word? I effin' get it. Life is hard, especially when you're struggling with the impact of a gut-wrenching loss or a traumatic event. I believe that there is innate, healing wisdom buried deep within all of us, but we cannot dig it up alone. Whether you’re struggling with grief/loss, trauma, depression, anxiety or seeking personal growth and clarity of purpose, I can provide you with tools to guide the excavation and find the peace within.

I am passionate about helping my clients achieve their goals, whether it is to save their marriage; free them from destructive relationships; grow insight into their life's meaning, purpose and life's work; or find joy and happiness in a well developed relationship with God and others.

Specializing in the treatment of trauma, grief, loss, depression and anxiety. I believe in a holistic approach designed to address both body and mind. By using modalities such as Mindfulness, EMDR and Integrative Somatic Therapy (TRM), as well as Art Therapy, I strive always to be gentle and supportive and to let you, the client set the pace and parameters of therapy. With 24 years of experience, I work with a broad range of problems with individuals, couples and families.

You are a good person. You are authentic, open, honest, and vulnerable. However, there is someone in your life who takes advantage of your good nature and makes your life a living Hell. While you are open and honest, they respond with secrecy, lies, and often blame you for creating your own stress. I am here to help you sort through all of the chaos and create some peace in your life. Call me and we can discuss how I can help you create appropriate boundaries, and/or start the process of finding another human who will treat you in the same caring way that you treat others. I have evening hours (after 530pm) for people who work days.

I am a clinical psychologist specializing in Adult, Adolescent, and Couples Psychotherapy. I offer both in-office as well as Telehealth video based appointments. I've been fortunate to treat a wide range of clinical issues and disorders over the course of several decades. My clients and colleagues have observed that I possess a down-to-earth, warm, friendly therapeutic style, with a strong emphasis on change (behavioral and cognitive). ​In addition to my private practice, I also serve as the Director of Psychology at UCLA in the division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine.

We are experiencing extraordinary challenges right now. I personally understand and professionally appreciate the multitude of stressors that people are facing these days. Life typically demands much of us. Today in this fast paced society the demands are unparalleled. Depression and anxiety run rampant impacting the quality of our lives on all levels. I treat adult and adolescent age males and females in my 50+ years in practice conducting individual, couple, family and group sessions. My goal is to help my clients to transform their lives achieving greater balance, harmony and happiness.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who works predominantly with adults and couples struggling in various life issues. I work with relationship issues, loss, grief, addiction, trauma and emotional pain. I help by using a collaborative approach between the client and therapist: working to develop the skills needed to manage and reduce symptoms, developing insight about the manifestation of symptoms and to help you get control over your life again.

If you're looking for another therapist who just sits there with a note pad and every once in a while asks, "and how did that make you feel?” – you’ve got the wrong guy. If what you actually need is a relational, interactive therapist, who will offer you feedback, clarity and suggestions on how to improve your experience of living, then you’ve found your man. The work of healing is a deeply personal pursuit, one that requires looking inward with vulnerability, and my job is to guide and support that process of growth. I can help to point you in the directions where personal insight, progress, and development are possible.

One who is experiencing any type of relationship issue, that is wanting to work on themselves and continue to strengthen either themselves or their relationship by working through the challenges that have exposed areas of growth in the individual.

Do you feel overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts/images or unrelenting anxiety? Are you constantly seeking reassurance or performing rituals to feel better? You may be experiencing OCD or an Anxiety disorder. These disorders operate on what we call the Vicious Cycle: 1) encounter trigger or obsessive thought/image 2) experience distress 3) engage in compulsions or safety behaviors, which leads to 4) relief. The frustrating part about this cycle is that the relief is short-lived. Before you know it, the intrusive thoughts/images and compulsions are back, taking up more time and mental resources to cope.

The change starts with you! Being aware of past issues may cause unwanted emotions or behaviors that tends to guide your current life. Taking the time to explore these issues in therapy can give you more control over these emotions and behaviors. Additionally, if you are looking to improve mind, body and spirit I have an onsite gym (monthly cash fee only for this tx the workout for the mind, body, and spirit is intense).

We are committed to helping you remove the destructive barriers of anxiety, so that you may lead a calmer, healthier, happier life. Our services treat anxiety-related symptoms, such as: Panic Attacks, Fear of "going crazy" "dying" or "losing control", Fear of being trapped in places you can't quickly escape, Fear of embarrassment, Extreme Shyness/Social Anxiety, Specific phobias, such as driving anxiety, fear of vomiting (emetophobia), agoraphobia, fear of flying OCD, Unwanted and repetitive thoughts, Excessive Worry/Generalized Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress, Relationship anxiety, Dating anxiety, Life change anxiety, and Life Stress (family, work, etc.)