Couples Therapists in Encino, CA

I believe childhood experiences create the template for adult life. Early losses, separations and trauma define the choices of strategies or defenses we use as adults. Pain and suffering can be caused by these early experiences. It is my job as a therapist to join my clients in their journey of discovery of these templates and help them to gain a more fulfilled life. I provide individual, couples and family counseling services in both English and Spanish in a safe, comfortable environment. My approach is tailored to each client, to meet them on their journey of discovery to finding a more fulfilled life.

Hi, I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I offer a 20 minute free telephone or zoom consultation for you to decide if we are a comfortable therapeutic fit. The relationship between a client and therapist is essential because safety and collaboration facilitates insight and trust and a feeling of non-judgement. My hope is to help guide you with insight and coping strategies to learn new ways to handle situations to the best of your abilities. Therapy can help individuals, couples & families strengthen their connections, improve communication, and develop more secure and fulfilling relationships.

You're unhappy and you're trying to do something about it. Anxiety is stressing you out. It can make you feel depressed and experience low self-esteem. You want to feel good about yourself and the direction you're taking in life. However, you may feel hopeless, helpless and alone. But you aren't! We can discover what's not working for you and find different ways of thinking that open up new possibilities. A shift in your perspective can make all the difference in the world. Therapy can help you gain a greater sense of freedom and joy.

Dr. Zarinejad is a licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in Encino, California. She has over 20 years of clinical, research and teaching experience. She specializes in adults who suffer from depression, anxiety, traumas, cross cultural issues, and general life concerns. Also, she has extensive experience with individual and couples dealing with relationship struggles, divorce or other losses. Dr. Zarinejad speaks farsi Fluently.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose practice has four main focuses: (1) addiction; (2) young adults feeling overwhelmed by the transition to life after college; (3) individuals struggling to find love; and (4) couples facing difficulty starting a family. I have a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate University, a Master's Degree in Business Taxation from the University of Southern California, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley.

I provide counseling for individuals, couples , and families who are experiencing the various challenges life presents. As each person's experience is unique, I explore with my clients, their individual life experiences and current issues, to provide them with new ways to approach problems and resolve conflicts. I facilitate the development of insight and skills to build stronger, more rewarding relationships with self and others.

If you're struggling, I'm here to help you. I Help People Live Happier, More Satisfying Lives. I Provide Professional Psychotherapy and Counseling FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES , AND FAMILIES. I'm also very understanding, down-to-earth, easy to talk to, accepting, non-judgmental, supportive, and kind. As your psychotherapist, I'll help you by using Trusted Professional Psychotherapy Methods (including optional Hypnosis), blended with Eastern Wisdom. I welcome various issues, cultures, and lifestyles, and always customize therapy to your specific needs. I have guided many people through emotional healing, difficult life transitions, and exciting personal growth. You deserve to feel better! There IS Hope!

My specialties are with Couples , Adult ADHD and Entrepreneurs. In addition, I work with relationships and couples (including where one or both are ADD), life transitions (men/women/ couples ), Small Business Owners and clinical hypnotherapy. My therapy clients receive supportive counseling, cognitive reframing and psychotherapy using an integrative approach. My focus is on helping you unleash your potential, clarify and actualize your goals and desires, harness your strengths, develop strategies to navigate and build solid foundations, and create positive and successful patterns to fulfill your goals and dreams.

My specialty is working with adolescents to adults. In my practice I integrate several therapeutic methods to achieve your goals... I am also a certified EMDR Therapist. EMDR is a highly effective treatment for people that need deep change, yet do not want to stay stuck with experiencing intense feelings of pain and shame. My client's have found that EMDR has also been a powerful aid in helping them breakthrough addictive feelings/behaviors ( depression, anxiety and behavioral addictions) that keep them in a negative and frustrated mental loop. We end the session with positive protocols that strengthen your objectives.

For over 30 years, I've helped adults, couples , children, and parents move past hurdles that got in the way of having better lives and stronger, more loving relationships. People I've seen are generally successful, with lives that look good and in many ways, are good. But so often underneath are feelings of unworthiness, perfectionism, chronic stress, anxiety, ineffectiveness, and loneliness. We'll get to know you and your needs; look at early negative messages that drive many of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; and take advantage of your brains natural ability to "rewire" itself as you try out small steps towards change.

Perhaps, the essence of all your mental and emotional pain lies in your inability to love yourself. Thus, it's important to uncover all barriers within yourself that prevent you from achieving this. I highly value creating a safe space for improving self-worth. There are no easy answers, only profound opportunities to explore the unresolved questions. I'm interested in understanding what continues to hold you back in life and invested in guiding you towards greater balance, meaning, creativity, and authenticity.

You matter, you are important! Let me help you discover ways you can help yourself get to where you want to be in life. Whether you are dealing with everyday stress or need to work through complicated situations, there are always options we can explore. I am experienced in working with individuals, couples and families dealing with developmental disabilities, severe mental illness, post incarceration/reentry into the community, and immigrants struggling with acculturation and generation gap issues.

My goal is to heal and restore emotional balance in individuals, families and couples who experience stress, anxiety or depression in their lives. The journey to personal change starts when we explore your emotional pain and unresolved issues in a safe and empathic environment. With our collaborative work, you will learn how to restore positive energy, live in the present moment, create loving relationships, reduce stress and have a meaningful and joyful life. Based on my studies in clinical psychology and holistic medicine, I integrate different aspects of treatment to create a path to your well-being.

Hello, I am Ilana! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California (LMFT #116296). I work with individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds. I have experience in a multitude of settings, including schools, private practice, and community mental health. My therapeutic approach incorporates CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. I believe that therapy is collaborative and encourage my clients to grow in a safe, therapeutic environment.

Whether you feel stuck in your relationship/s, experiencing stress and anxiety, feeling sad, struggling with parenting/ a spouse, or raising a child with ADHD, we can work together and identify the source of what brought you in to therapy, identify your goals, and explore best possible solutions for you that will help you feel successful. I creatively integrate a relational model and scientifically proven cognitive behavior techniques which will allow clients to learn tools and gain insight, in order to make positive changes in their lives. Together we can find your true growth potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.

How healthy and joyful are your relationships? How strong do you feel verbalizing your needs to your loved ones? I work with people who want to improve their relationships and enhance communication with family (parents, children), children of divorcing parents, friends, sexuality, romantic/intimate partners. I treat various relationships, trauma, intimacy and sexuality issues, and body positivity. I help resolve conflicts due to life's challenges that may impact your happiness and well-being by causing negative emotions, affecting your physical and emotional health, which may lead to low self-esteem, and poor self-image.

Life's challenges and difficulties can adversely impact our sense of well-being and our personal and professional relationships. Our struggles often leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious and unhappy. Psychotherapy is proven to be a highly effective method to make positive changes in one's life. Together, we will explore your past and present wounds to gain awareness of their negative impact. Through compassionate support and feedback, I will assist you in resolving persistent, unconscious patterns that may be holding you back, as we concurrently work to develop more adaptive, positive coping skills to manage life's complexities.

SPIRITUALLY-INCLINED THERAPIST ADDS ANOTHER DIMENSION OF HEALING. Clients refer to me as "The Wound Detector," because of my intuitive ability of getting to their core issues & rapidly turning those challenges around. Deep-seated conscious & unconscious issues are the origin of anxiety, depression, financial, career, relationship & health challenges. Oftentimes, clients feel much lighter after one session. Guiding you to your emotional freedom & empowerment is my goal for you. Our work is done in a safe & gentle environment, allowing you to open yourself to your gifts & magnificence that lie underneath your pain.

Whether you are struggling with relationship decisions, would like to review previous life choices or need help with parenting, I look forward to assisting you in the process. Client's arrive with divergent treatment needs and ideas about therapy and its function. I encourage my client's take the lead while I support their exploration toward a successful threrapeutic outcome. Sometimes that can be done in 3 or 4 sessions and other times circumstances require more time. It is important that my clients feel safe and I earn their trust.