Family Therapy in Encino, CA
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PEACE Wellness Collective
LMFT
Verified
Verified
We are experiencing times where our identities, whether, personal, relational, racial, or even sexual are called into question and challenges our very way of being. Whether its work,
family
, or peer-related our stress can sometimes feel debilitating and we feel like we are on the cusp of giving up. In a world that lacks cultural-sensitivity and the ideal is to be self-reliant and independent, sometimes it’s difficult to acknowledge that we are in fact social beings that need help, especially when we are being impacted mental, physically, and emotionally…three aspects of the human experience that society says we need to be intact to thrive.
Encino, CA 91436
& Online

Gina Shakelian
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I mainly use trauma-informed, internal
family
systems (IFS), relational gestalt, person-centered and solution focused approaches as well as embodiment practices to work in the areas of childhood trauma, c-PTSD, anxiety, depression, relational trauma, parenting, intergenerational trauma, immigration, spirituality, attachment trauma, and mindfulness.
I have worked in various settings such as in social services, in private and public schools, and in mental health clinics providing counseling services to children and adults who needed help in processing and alleviating their symptoms of trauma.

Judith Cotton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RLT
Verified
Verified
I am a couples/marriage/
family therapist
because I honestly care!.
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 38 years of experience - successful - caring - warm - grounded - private and confidential. I believe in full respect living, diversity, and decency. Trained in trauma resolution, narrative and attachment theory, inner child work, and full respect relationship styles. I can be your individual therapist-and reliable confidential safe sounding board, relationship counselor and coach, or workshop provider/presenter as I have presented for over 20 years for the Motion Picture/Television Industry.

Lynne F Kuznetsky
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I believe life experiences sometimes put us in a place where we need help to guide us through different aspects of our lives. Pain and suffering caused by the loss of a loved one; navigating the often troublesome path of childhood and adolescence; interpersonal difficulties between couples; fears, anger management and
family
dynamics are areas I specialize in treating in a warm, safe and comfortable environment. Also, I feel that early issues, loses and experiences help to define how a person makes choices in their lives as they mature. As a therapist, I want to help my clients discover ways to make their life more rewarding.

Megan Rich
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I am an Associate Marriage and
Family Therapist
working under the supervision of Susan Levin, MFT47760.
My practice is rooted in compassion and self-determination and I provide client-centered and collaborative relational therapy informed by evidence-based treatments such as DBT, CBT, and ACT. I help my clients dismantle the obstacles that hold them back from leading fulfilling lives. Together, we’ll identify your goals and values and build the skills required to live in line with both while exploring the personal historical patterns that have brought you to this point in your journey.
Encino, CA 91436
& Online

Mitra Rashidian
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, ACS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
Not accepting new clients

Margaret Altschul
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MA, MS
Verified
Verified
Are you frustrated, annoyed, overwhelmed? Are you disappointed in your friends and
family
? Perhaps your old ways of doing things are no longer working. Have you experienced a major loss or change? I help people who are tired of feeling anxious, depressed, unheard or dissatisfied with life and relationships. My first job is to help you clarify your issues and figure out what is getting in the way of your happiness. You decide whether you want short term help to relieve symptoms or long term in depth therapy for personal growth and fulfillment. I adjust the treatment to suit your needs.

Jacqueline Jackson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe in creating a safe and nurturing environment by providing empathy, unconditional positive regard, and a genuine approach in the treatment process. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities in order to meet each individuals unique needs. During my work in the past 13 years, I have been trained to treat trauma, anxiety, depression, relational/intimacy issues, and grief. I also integrate mindfulness meditation, CBT, healthy living practices and
family
systems techniques as a strategy to facilitate growth, healing, and balance. When we are able to rise out of our suffering, we can then begin the process of self-awakening.

Dr. Itay Kohane
Psychologist, PsyD, SEP
Verified
Verified
I'm here for you. I am well aware it is not easy to reach out for professional support. Much of successful therapy is about the connection between you and the therapist you choose. Empathy and curiosity will be key components in our work. In our work you will gain more insight about yourself, find reasons to challenges you go through, and ways to overcoming them and achieving your goals. I work with adults and children, in individual, couple and
family
settings. You can view my specialties on this profile an my website. In addition, I supervise doctoral level interns who can support if there is a need for a sliding scale.

Laura McDonald
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
We look forward to supporting you and your
family
.
At Whole Child Neurodevelopment Group, we believe in the power of individualized, evidence-based, and comprehensive interdisciplinary care which focuses on the “whole child.” We embrace the highest standards of care in our mission to provide brain-based evaluations and treatment from a framework that is collaborative, in-depth, and well-rounded.

Jen Rosen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome! I am a Licensed Marriage and
Family therapist
(LMFT# 125267). The focus of my practice is working with individuals, couples and families who are seeking growth, a deeper sense of purpose, who want to improve their overall quality of life and enhance and transform their relationships. I believe that therapy can be a wonderful tool to promote this self-exploration, healing and growth and I hope to help you in this process. My style is open, direct and at times, eclectic. I provide a warm, safe environment to discuss concerns and challenges. I work with clients to together build customizable goals and an actionable plan.

Rosangela Lunsford
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hi! My name is Rose and I am a Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
in CA. I have been working with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced or are currently experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and behavioral issues. I believe we all deserve a chance to be the best version of ourselves. Therapy can help you do just that.

Willowbrooks Behavioral Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCBA-D, LEP
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed educational psychologist (LEP), a licensed marriage and
family therapist
(LMFT), and a board-certified behavioral analyst – doctorate level (BCBA-D). I have 30 years of experience working with families, children and adolescents in out-patient treatment. I place importance on accountability in my therapeutic methods and my approach to therapy is direct but nonjudgmental and gentle. I am empathetic and offer a supporting and nurturing environment, and strive to provide thoughtful feedback in a respectful and supportive manner.

Tanya Moradians, Ph.D.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT, BCD, FAGPA
Verified
Verified
Hello and Welcome. Are you someone who is advancing in age and experiencing the many changes of relationships and other life events that these years can bring? If you are troubled by personal relationships, you may find it helpful to talk with a seasoned psychotherapist like myself to begin to find solutions to what seem like difficult, unresolvable issues. Sharing thoughts and feelings - make things feel lighter and begins the process toward resolution. Working through these issues can bring you satisfaction, fulfillment and enjoyment in your life once again. I look forward to meeting you and working with you.
Family
sessions offered if appropriate.

Marina Bochkur-Dratver
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My objective is to provide an environment wherein one can trust that I am there with them, to accomplish their goals and alleviate their distress, whether individually or within the context of the
family
.
Every phase of life brings a new challenge, whether our own or of someone we care about. Sometimes, we need a little extra help to successfully get through yet another phase. Those are the times to seek therapy. I would like to empower you to help yourself by taking that step to improve your and possibly your loved one's quality of life. As a wife, a mother, a daughter, and a professional woman, I have an intricate ability to understand the struggles that one might face in life as we transition in and out of each of these roles, daily.

Lauren Boasberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
Hi, my name is Lauren and I am a licensed marriage and
family therapist
and a certified EMDR therapist. Traumatic experiences change your brain which affects how you feel, think and act. People report having brain fog, hypervigilance, numbness, nightmares and flashbacks; and are left with paralyzing depression and anxiety. EMDR might be right for you if you are experiencing social or generalized anxiety, depression, unhappiness at work, in your relationship or
family
of origin. The most important thing to know about trauma is that you can heal from it.
Waitlist for new clients

Nina Careri
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MSEd
Verified
Verified
If you are seeking support in reconnecting with yourself, your partner, or
family
I welcome you to reach out.
Healing is a transformative process; a journey we embark on to reclaim peace and power within ourselves. It requires a safe, non-judgmental space to authentically explore our darkest truths and discover all that is truly possible for us. Over the last ten years I've had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life, helping them navigate the pitfalls of the past while finding renewed hope for the future. With warmth, compassion, and a relatable sense of humor, my hope is to connect with those who are ready to initiate change and begin anew.

Lori Freson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you neglecting yourself emotionally? You may be so busy taking care of your
family
that you've forgotten to take care of yourself. Find out how to reconnect with yourself AND improve your
family
life at the same time.

Stephanie Small
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Stephanie Small is a Marriage,
Family
, Child Psychotherapist in private practice specializes in treating individuals, children, couples and families. Over 21 years of experience, she is known for her warm, direct, authentic, creative, compassionate and safe approach to treating diverse clients. Stephanie integrates the most effective and contemporary clinical skills, including EMDR and Integrative Somatic Therapies, to relieve the life-constricting effects of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, medical trauma, relationship issues. She is renowned for her expertise in treating adults and children clients with medical issues and who are chronically or terminally ill.

Jamye Waxman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MEd
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
In addition to being a Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
(LMFT109150), I am completing a PhD in Human Sexuality Education.
I am passionate about people. It's what drew me to the field of sexuality & relationships. My goal is to help find your authentic voice in your relationships with yourself and others. As a compassionate and attuned therapist and sex educator, I enjoy working with couples and individuals who are exploring the challenges of desire differences, sexual and gender identity issues, relationship struggles, parenting, panic, anxiety and early attachment experiences, as well as those seeking existential meaning in life and love. I am extremely comfortable working with LGBTQI clients, sex workers, & those in kink & non-monogamous communities.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.