Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Culver City, CA

I am a Marriage, family, child therapist and have a PsyD in psychoanalysis. I have been in practice for almost 30+ years. Although I am well versed and trained in many techniques, including the short term behavioral oriented ones, my orientation always leads me to a psychodynamic lens. By this I mean that I will always use the context, both current and historical, including family of origin, to inform the work and deepen my understanding of anyone I embark on a path of working in partnership with toward the general goals of reducing pain, increasing joy and broadening one's life choices.

I work with adult individuals and couples using "parts-work" and somatic approaches such as EMDR and other trauma-focused modalities to address symptoms such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, difficulty with setting boundaries and chronic shame. You might have tried "talk-therapy" or EMDR and found those to be helpful yet are still struggling with some of the same symptoms you'd come to therapy for. I can help you with that! Through working on integrating all of your "parts," you can come to experience more ease and a sense of internal coherence that in turn supports you in making some of the changes that you're longing for.

Continued growth and wellness are issues central to quality living and happiness. Furthermore, potential actualization and wellness, to a large degree, are functions of the individual's ability to effectively deal with stress and stressors. These are the areas of human development training that Dr. Johnson has been involved with for many years. He is fully committed to supporting you to not only facilitate your healing but to help you create happiness in your life.

It is my experience after practicing over 24 years that it is not so much what you think that is important rather it is how you feel. We are motivated by our feelings. A thought is usually not sufficient to initiate lasting change unless it is connected to a feeling. Psychotherapy is usually sought when the individual is in crisis and feels overwhelmed. When an individual is overwhelmed it is like being overloaded with more hurt then can be lived with. The therapist is a catalyst to help the individual integrate their feelings and thoughts and to live in the present.

Navigating daily life stressors, constant obstacles, breaking barriers, managing intense/ strong emotions, life transitions, dealing with grief/ loss, and complex traumas can be challenging. These challenges can cause you to feel anger, sadness, isolate from others, feel unmotivated, unclear about your path, cause conflicts with identity and create difficulties reaching your goals. No matter your circumstance, background or challenges you deserve to heal from, lived experiences, generational trauma, negative or debilitating thought processes and evolve and gain clarity into your true and authentic self.

Are you in peruse of higher emotional and mental health, better personal or professional relationships, or relief from anxiety or depression? I can help you reach your mental health goals and potentials by collaborating to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a supportive, nonjudgmental, and compassionate setting. I use a variety of treatment modalities tailored to individual needs. I do offer teletherapy sessions.

For more than 30 years I have worked with individuals and couples to transform fear, despair, problematic beliefs and troubling behaviors into opportunities for personal growth. My warm personal style and many years of professional training and experience create a safe environment to explore your difficulties. My goal is to help you to expand your life possibilities, to realize a more authentic way of living, and to build more fulfilling personal relationships. By understanding the feelings that accompany the behaviors that trouble you, we can break the cycle of hopelessness

I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, providing feminist and trauma-informed therapy to adolescents, adults, and couples. I am particularly passionate about collaborating with my clients to unpack and process the complex trauma associated with holding marginalized identities.

When we battle consistent feelings of emotional pain all alone, a very heavy inescapable sense of hopelessness can take over. In this isolation with the world feeling so far outside of us, the idea of feeling better becomes impossible to grasp. I believe the human sense of hope is linked to our overall sense of health. With over 30 years of experience working as a medical doctor, I became overwhelmed with how many patients came to me in this state, and how closely linked emotional and physical pain really are. This is what led me to pursue a post-doctorate in psychoanalysis, so as to integrate the mind and body in my work.

I believe the most important factors in the therapeutic relationship are compassion, acceptance, and collaboration. Through this type of relationship, I will create an environment where you feel safe and understood, and therefore ready to make effective change. My approach to therapy is strength- based and I will combine psychotherapy interventions with practical and personalized approaches to help you meet your unique needs. My therapy practice is based in the strongest research as well as specialized training in evidence based treatments.

I have current availability for families, couples, and underage minors. My goal is to assist individuals struggling with trauma, PTSD, depression, racism, families of persons with mental illness and family/couples therapy. The challenges you face are not as important as the tools you need to navigate them. The role I choose as a therapist is to walk with you on your journey to healing, helping you discover the tools that work for you, teaching you to use them, and celebrating you in your journey. I honor the differences and diversities in us all, and do not believe in using a 'cookie-cutter' approach with my clients.

At LA Peace of Mind Counseling Services, we guide people to light and empower themselves to heal. We help people who seek trust and freedom to be expressive, address life challenges, and barriers that interfere with growth and achieving life's goals.

My approach is grounded in the belief that each person has the innate capacity to heal, grow, and access inner resources to change. My role as your therapist is to create a safe space for your healing and change to unfold, and to help you address barriers that prevent you from living life fully. I have witnessed that when we experience growth and healing, we are able to engage in life more authentically, experiencing more joy and less suffering.

Welcome. These are psychologically, emotionally, and physically complex times in which we are living. We have been thrust into a radically new era at lightning speed. I seek to meet you where you are and assist you in resolving any pain and confusion which blocks your sense of peace, strength and authenticity. Together we will find tools to relieve constraining beliefs, anxiety and/or confusion and we will find a place of equilibrium from which you can engage your inner and outer world in new and more effective ways. You can then make the changes you need to make in order to experience more peace of mind and fulfillment.

Are you having life or work related stress and anxiety that is debilitating? Are you stuck and cannot seem to move in a positive direction that gives you fulfillment? This is probably not the way you expected your life to be. Together we will look at patterns of communication that may have contributed to your present life concerns. Attachment Relational Therapy, which I practice, is an approach that helps you to tackle difficult problems in a safe environment so that you can gain the peace of mind that you are striving for.

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS FOR MEDICATONS MANAGEMENT ONLY -- We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. You enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.

I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on NBC, KCAL, HLN, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.

Welcome to my practice. I have about 15 years of clinical experience and have been featured on NBC/KCAL/HLN as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.