Psychodynamic Therapists in Granada Hills, CA
Life can have its challenges, whether it’s personal struggles, work, relationships, and/or parenting, we all need a little help in managing these life stressors. I can provide a safe, confidential, unbiased space for you to express your feelings. I can help resolve challenges such as relationship issues, managing history of trauma, and managing difficult feelings (anger, worries, sadness), and improve parenting skills. We will work in getting you to a healthier place.
Life can have its challenges, whether it’s personal struggles, work, relationships, and/or parenting, we all need a little help in managing these life stressors. I can provide a safe, confidential, unbiased space for you to express your feelings. I can help resolve challenges such as relationship issues, managing history of trauma, and managing difficult feelings (anger, worries, sadness), and improve parenting skills. We will work in getting you to a healthier place.
I believe all individuals want to be the best version of themselves, but they need some guidance and tools to accomplish this. I have been in practice for 30+ years. My professional and life experience have given me a rich understanding of the majority of struggles individuals experience for which they seek help. I utilize a variety of approaches to help clients reach their mental health objectives, including, though not limited to, EMDR (to assist with trauma), family systems, person-centered, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I meet each person "where they are".
I believe all individuals want to be the best version of themselves, but they need some guidance and tools to accomplish this. I have been in practice for 30+ years. My professional and life experience have given me a rich understanding of the majority of struggles individuals experience for which they seek help. I utilize a variety of approaches to help clients reach their mental health objectives, including, though not limited to, EMDR (to assist with trauma), family systems, person-centered, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I meet each person "where they are".
Are you a tired millennial ready to break generational curses and let go of toxic patterns that no longer serve you? Are you feeling stuck, stagnant, not sure how to break away from self-defeating behaviors and anxious thoughts? Are you ready to stop letting your past trauma and childhood hurt rule how you feel about yourself now?
You want to set boundaries and let go of all the unnecessary pressure and expectations weighing you down. You want to feel unburdened, to quiet the noise, and find peace and fulfillment in the here and now. If any of this resonates, I can help you get there.
Are you a tired millennial ready to break generational curses and let go of toxic patterns that no longer serve you? Are you feeling stuck, stagnant, not sure how to break away from self-defeating behaviors and anxious thoughts? Are you ready to stop letting your past trauma and childhood hurt rule how you feel about yourself now?
You want to set boundaries and let go of all the unnecessary pressure and expectations weighing you down. You want to feel unburdened, to quiet the noise, and find peace and fulfillment in the here and now. If any of this resonates, I can help you get there.
We all know humans are not born with manuals, instead, we have to learn as we grow! Living should be easy, but it is inevitable that we will encounter instances in our lives when we feel stuck, confused, angry and sad. It is during this time we often seek professional help to find change, direction, awareness and support. Together, we can navigate through the current struggles, as well as, the good days to find coping skills and solutions that are useful to daily living.
We all know humans are not born with manuals, instead, we have to learn as we grow! Living should be easy, but it is inevitable that we will encounter instances in our lives when we feel stuck, confused, angry and sad. It is during this time we often seek professional help to find change, direction, awareness and support. Together, we can navigate through the current struggles, as well as, the good days to find coping skills and solutions that are useful to daily living.
Skilled counseling for first responders & therapists. I help the helpers, like you. Whether you sit with clients all day or are helping people in medical emergencies, your work is hard to leave at work. First responders: your jobs are so high-pressure that most people can’t imagine what you see and do in a day. The shifts are long & hard, your sleep is out of whack, and your spouse complains that you’re more distant and moody all the time. You haven’t felt like yourself in a while, and “sucking it up” is sucking the life out of you. You miss that easygoing person you used to be...and you want to feel in control of your life again.
Skilled counseling for first responders & therapists. I help the helpers, like you. Whether you sit with clients all day or are helping people in medical emergencies, your work is hard to leave at work. First responders: your jobs are so high-pressure that most people can’t imagine what you see and do in a day. The shifts are long & hard, your sleep is out of whack, and your spouse complains that you’re more distant and moody all the time. You haven’t felt like yourself in a while, and “sucking it up” is sucking the life out of you. You miss that easygoing person you used to be...and you want to feel in control of your life again.
Hello, I'm Howard Grossman and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My areas of specialty include anxiety, phase of life issues, trauma, and chronic pain. I typically work with motivated clients who are ready to work on resolving the underlying issues that are preventing them from leading the life they desire. Friends and people who know me would say that I am warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental; I think I am also down-to-earth and honest.
Hello, I'm Howard Grossman and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My areas of specialty include anxiety, phase of life issues, trauma, and chronic pain. I typically work with motivated clients who are ready to work on resolving the underlying issues that are preventing them from leading the life they desire. Friends and people who know me would say that I am warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental; I think I am also down-to-earth and honest.
Dr. Alberto Lopez, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DSW, MSW, PPSC
4 Endorsed
Granada Hills, CA 91344
Asking for help or seeking therapy might be new to you, but it is something many individuals do when they are overwhelmed by life stressors such as relationships and work. As a Latino psychotherapist, I am aware of how our upbringing and culture can make seeing a therapist difficult. I want to make this process and experience a positive one. My goal is to assist individuals in how they manage stress, and anxiety in their life. Together we can develop healthy coping skills as well as behavioral changes. I will help you use the strengths you already have to be more effective. Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-awareness
Asking for help or seeking therapy might be new to you, but it is something many individuals do when they are overwhelmed by life stressors such as relationships and work. As a Latino psychotherapist, I am aware of how our upbringing and culture can make seeing a therapist difficult. I want to make this process and experience a positive one. My goal is to assist individuals in how they manage stress, and anxiety in their life. Together we can develop healthy coping skills as well as behavioral changes. I will help you use the strengths you already have to be more effective. Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-awareness
Ellen Park-Nakashima
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW, MDiv, MEd
2 Endorsed
Granada Hills, CA 91344
If you are seeking help through counseling or therapy, I offer individual and couples therapy to older adolescents and adults. My approach to therapy is to help clients feel safe and supported. While providing a welcoming and confidential space, I collaborate with the client to explore current life stressors and events to work toward achieving greater understanding and working through areas of feeling stuck.
If you are seeking help through counseling or therapy, I offer individual and couples therapy to older adolescents and adults. My approach to therapy is to help clients feel safe and supported. While providing a welcoming and confidential space, I collaborate with the client to explore current life stressors and events to work toward achieving greater understanding and working through areas of feeling stuck.
Have you tried therapy before but it never seemed to help you realize the changes you wanted? Have you felt like no matter how hard you tried to heal, worked hard in your career, fit with your family, that you feel stuck or that you never quite “make it”? Do you struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, but no one knows? I specialize in helping you find your way in this weird, wild and stressful world, to deepen your relationship with yourself and others.
Have you tried therapy before but it never seemed to help you realize the changes you wanted? Have you felt like no matter how hard you tried to heal, worked hard in your career, fit with your family, that you feel stuck or that you never quite “make it”? Do you struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, but no one knows? I specialize in helping you find your way in this weird, wild and stressful world, to deepen your relationship with yourself and others.
I work with adults treating a variety of life issues, barriers, feelings, and obstacles, such as: anxiety, depression, life changes or challenges, parenting, relationship issues, problems at work, first time mom, changes in career, divorce, life transitions, achieving goals, and finding motivation.
I work with adults treating a variety of life issues, barriers, feelings, and obstacles, such as: anxiety, depression, life changes or challenges, parenting, relationship issues, problems at work, first time mom, changes in career, divorce, life transitions, achieving goals, and finding motivation.
Hello, I am Bahman Ghahremani, LCSW. I have experience treating early and complex traumas across the life-span, including physical and sexual abuse. I have experience treating psychosis and obsessional compulsion. I have also experience working with relationship concerns, with peers; and friends and family; partners and spouses. I’m sure by now you get that I belief your relationship with yourself sets the standard for all other relationships, and so I have experience treating self-worth concerns, life transition challenges. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, of all backgrounds, all communities.
Hello, I am Bahman Ghahremani, LCSW. I have experience treating early and complex traumas across the life-span, including physical and sexual abuse. I have experience treating psychosis and obsessional compulsion. I have also experience working with relationship concerns, with peers; and friends and family; partners and spouses. I’m sure by now you get that I belief your relationship with yourself sets the standard for all other relationships, and so I have experience treating self-worth concerns, life transition challenges. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, of all backgrounds, all communities.
I am often asked: “What is the focus and specialty of your psychotherapy practice?” And my sincere, honest answer is that “people are people, and pain is pain; and to the best of my ability, I listen and try to understand past and present circumstances that brought you to therapy.” Some of the reasons that brought you to therapy you already know. But some aspects of that pain are hidden and not yet known, what psychoanalysis describes as the unconscious. This unconscious pain, thoughts, beliefs show themselves in dreams and fantasies and in your daily life. Understanding them will enrich your self-understanding.
I am often asked: “What is the focus and specialty of your psychotherapy practice?” And my sincere, honest answer is that “people are people, and pain is pain; and to the best of my ability, I listen and try to understand past and present circumstances that brought you to therapy.” Some of the reasons that brought you to therapy you already know. But some aspects of that pain are hidden and not yet known, what psychoanalysis describes as the unconscious. This unconscious pain, thoughts, beliefs show themselves in dreams and fantasies and in your daily life. Understanding them will enrich your self-understanding.
My name is Crystal Gamez, I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker (LCSW), based out of Los Angeles, California, and working statewide via telehealth. I have been a therapist for 9 years and have worked in different settings such as a family mental health center, school-based social work, juvenile justice, pregnant teens, and veteran homelessness. I have found my style and approach to be a good fit with children, adolescents, and young adults specializing in anxiety, depression, adjustment to life changes, general stress, and trauma.
My name is Crystal Gamez, I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker (LCSW), based out of Los Angeles, California, and working statewide via telehealth. I have been a therapist for 9 years and have worked in different settings such as a family mental health center, school-based social work, juvenile justice, pregnant teens, and veteran homelessness. I have found my style and approach to be a good fit with children, adolescents, and young adults specializing in anxiety, depression, adjustment to life changes, general stress, and trauma.
My approach is psychodynamic and relational.
Experiencing early trauma or family dysfunction can leave you with sadness, anxiety, self-doubt, feelings of inadequacy, perfectionism, and difficulty building positive, meaningful relationships both with others and with yourself. I specialize in depth-oriented work that helps clients to understand the underlying reasons for their struggles and to feel empowered in making choices that align with the best version of themselves. New options awaken as consciousness awakens. If you would like to go from surviving to thriving-whether it be individually or as a couple, in work, family, or relationships-I would be happy to help you.
My approach is psychodynamic and relational.
Experiencing early trauma or family dysfunction can leave you with sadness, anxiety, self-doubt, feelings of inadequacy, perfectionism, and difficulty building positive, meaningful relationships both with others and with yourself. I specialize in depth-oriented work that helps clients to understand the underlying reasons for their struggles and to feel empowered in making choices that align with the best version of themselves. New options awaken as consciousness awakens. If you would like to go from surviving to thriving-whether it be individually or as a couple, in work, family, or relationships-I would be happy to help you.
Hi there, I'm Mariam! I am a licensed Psychologist. Through my clinical work, I aim to help people feel more like themselves again... especially when life feels heavy or disconnected. I’m drawn to exploring the deeper layers of what people carry, how past experiences shape how we see ourselves, and how we move through the world. In our work together, my goal is to offer a space where you can be real, feel understood, and start making sense of things at your own pace. You don’t have to have it all figured out (none of us do), but you can pick up the momentum that will make that meaningful difference!
Hi there, I'm Mariam! I am a licensed Psychologist. Through my clinical work, I aim to help people feel more like themselves again... especially when life feels heavy or disconnected. I’m drawn to exploring the deeper layers of what people carry, how past experiences shape how we see ourselves, and how we move through the world. In our work together, my goal is to offer a space where you can be real, feel understood, and start making sense of things at your own pace. You don’t have to have it all figured out (none of us do), but you can pick up the momentum that will make that meaningful difference!
We assist clients in developing a clinical understanding of their emotions/behaviors in the context of their relationships with others. Assisting clients to understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings and responses helps them gain control over themselves and their environment. When life happens, and we are in the midst of chaos, our brain gets stuck and begins to believe that there are no options available; but sometimes we need a push, an emotional support, or just someone to talk to, to help us un-knot the chaos in our mind with the essential problem-solving skills that we need to manage our lives properly.
We assist clients in developing a clinical understanding of their emotions/behaviors in the context of their relationships with others. Assisting clients to understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings and responses helps them gain control over themselves and their environment. When life happens, and we are in the midst of chaos, our brain gets stuck and begins to believe that there are no options available; but sometimes we need a push, an emotional support, or just someone to talk to, to help us un-knot the chaos in our mind with the essential problem-solving skills that we need to manage our lives properly.
As a therapist, I believe that healing begins with understanding the full context of who we are—our cultures, identities, and lived experiences. I approach therapy through an intersectional and culturally responsive lens, recognizing how overlapping identities shape our challenges and strengths.
In my work, I take a collaborative approach, partnering with clients and their support systems to foster meaningful and sustainable growth. My goal is to create an environment of trust, safety, and comfort, where you feel seen and supported as you explore your personal goals.
As a therapist, I believe that healing begins with understanding the full context of who we are—our cultures, identities, and lived experiences. I approach therapy through an intersectional and culturally responsive lens, recognizing how overlapping identities shape our challenges and strengths.
In my work, I take a collaborative approach, partnering with clients and their support systems to foster meaningful and sustainable growth. My goal is to create an environment of trust, safety, and comfort, where you feel seen and supported as you explore your personal goals.
Seeking for emotional support can be intimidating. It may especially be difficult if you are coming from a culture where addressing mental illness is still stigmatized and can be perceived as “bringing shame to the family”. As a Filipino American, I want to help transform the view of psychotherapy in my community (as well as in other communities). I want to be able to assure individuals that it is alright to reach out to a professional to share what they are going through. To encourage the utilization of such resources in able to feel more empowered.
Seeking for emotional support can be intimidating. It may especially be difficult if you are coming from a culture where addressing mental illness is still stigmatized and can be perceived as “bringing shame to the family”. As a Filipino American, I want to help transform the view of psychotherapy in my community (as well as in other communities). I want to be able to assure individuals that it is alright to reach out to a professional to share what they are going through. To encourage the utilization of such resources in able to feel more empowered.
Choosing a therapist can be difficult and I want to make it easier for you. My life's mission is to help and I love my job. I really like helping people, all people and I firmly believe that everyone deserves help. I have over 25 years professional experience and when you are in my office you get all of that experience focused on you and your life. We can have sessions while hiking, walking, surfing, skating or biking if you choose. We have many options to utilize in the care that you receive and in the way you want to have it. So have it your way: I am here for you.
Choosing a therapist can be difficult and I want to make it easier for you. My life's mission is to help and I love my job. I really like helping people, all people and I firmly believe that everyone deserves help. I have over 25 years professional experience and when you are in my office you get all of that experience focused on you and your life. We can have sessions while hiking, walking, surfing, skating or biking if you choose. We have many options to utilize in the care that you receive and in the way you want to have it. So have it your way: I am here for you.
Hi, my name is Delmy Portillo, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices primarily Psychodynamic therapy.
I will work collaboratively with my clients to identify treatment goals, explore and process emotions, and decide when they have reached their goals. I have worked well with clients experiencing loss, anxiety, depression, infidelity, parenting concerns, and stages of life transitions. I am comfortable treating couples, and individuals with these concerns.
Hi, my name is Delmy Portillo, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices primarily Psychodynamic therapy.
I will work collaboratively with my clients to identify treatment goals, explore and process emotions, and decide when they have reached their goals. I have worked well with clients experiencing loss, anxiety, depression, infidelity, parenting concerns, and stages of life transitions. I am comfortable treating couples, and individuals with these concerns.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.