Prolonged Exposure Therapy in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA

Hi! Are you feeling worried, stressed, or depressed? Are you becoming hopeless about your ability to overcome life's struggles? If so, there is hope, and you deserve a safe and supportive relationship to heal the impact of life. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY33549) and have helped many with similar struggles. I work with each client with compassion and understanding to help them build on their strengths, facilitate personal growth, and achieve greater life satisfaction. We all have a life story—a set of experiences that makes us unique. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to your life story, values, and goals.

A CSP client would be a client who is looking for additional support navigating life, work, or relationship stressors. We facilitate a non-judgmental, structured environment for those who would benefit from extra guidance managing the stressors of daily life. Additionally, we are a good fit for someone who may be stepping down from IOP and looking for continued support with evidence based practices. We can provide wrap-around services, providing both individual and couples therapy to a client all under one roof as we are a group practice.

Dr. Marcus Rodriguez is an internationally recognized expert in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). He delivers intensive evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBTs) to help improve the lives of children, young adults and their families struggling with complex and often severe diagnostic presentations. He takes a collaborative, emotion-focused and trauma-informed approach to help his clients make meaningful and values-consistent change in their lives. He is continuously working to be a more culturally humble and competent clinician, trainer, supervisor, and researcher.

Congratulations... By reading this, it is the first step to a new beginning. Change begins with awareness and the recognition that one needs help. The hardest part is picking up the phone and making an appointment. The rest will gradually fall into place with a little hard work and determination. We are experiencing a time of uncertainty and fear due to the Coronavirus outbreak. If you are experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma/PTSD, and martial issues please feel free to reach out to make an appointment. I am offering Telehealth therapy via phone or video conferencing.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families who may be struggling with difficulties related to the intersection between physical and mental health. I specialize in evidence-based treatment and have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness-based approaches. I see therapy as a way to utilize these evidence-based treatments to explore whatever may be keeping you stuck in the habits, patterns, or situations that may no longer be serving you and learning skills to help you overcome these circumstances.

My interest in the practice of psychotherapy is founded in the idea that all people want to be the best version of themselves and are capable of achieving that-- whatever that may mean to them. I want to help individuals cope with the challenges that can interfere with achieving their goals and what they want for their lives. All humans struggle and fall short of their own ideals at times, including myself, and I believe learning to successfully cope through these moments of difficulty can lead to a more fulfilling life and an ability to thrive more completely during moments of success.

Are you ready to break the painful cycles that keep you depressed, anxious, hopeless, addicted? Would you like to learn how to be alone and not feel lonely? Are you ready to leave the old story behind and realize your true potential - live the full embodied life you deserve? It takes great courage to break with ones' past story and stand alone, to learn to be reunited with yourself. Trauma lives in the body as wound. Through a client-centered, trauma focused somatic approach, as you become willing, we will take that journey together and tend those wounds that are the place where light can enter.

I provide therapy for adolescents and adults seeking help with issues including parenting, divorce, stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, communication, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, grief, life-changing events, and others. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can identify and explore the underlying beliefs driving your behaviors, shaping your habits, and impacting your relationships. Working together using therapeutic approaches such as mindfulness, CBT, narrative therapy, DBT, etc., you will learn to better manage emotions and behaviors, allowing you to meet your own personal goals.

I have 3 different specializations and ways I can help you and/or your family. 1. As a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, I can support any individual and their family dealing with any addiction disorder. From intake, treatment, to discharge, 12 Step or Harm Reduction, I have you covered. 2. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, I can support you and/or your family in achieving behavior change. 3. I am an Education Advocate. I have a Masters in Special Education, a Lifetime CA Education Specialist Credential (Teaching), a Lifetime CA School Counseling Credential, and a Life Time CA Administration Credential.

If you or your child suffer from OCD or other anxiety disorders, you're not alone. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness, yet most sufferers don't receive proper, evidence-based treatment. OCD/anxiety can cause problems socially, academically, professionally, and create chaos with family members. The good news is that there is help. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has repeatedly shown to be the most effective approach for defeating OCD and anxiety. CBT creates new neuro-pathways by changing the way you think and behave. It's basically exercise for the brain. The more you flex those brain muscles, the stronger you become.

Angry, frustrated and sad? I have been working with individuals who are depressed for over 20 years. I am intensively trained in DBT and have been providing comprehensive DBT since the year 2000. Let's explore the tools I can offer as together we help you create a life of joy and satisfaction.

I believe the most important element of effective therapy is the genuine connection between the patient and therapist. My approach to therapy is interactive, supportive, and empathic. I am experienced with working with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, trauma, stress, and life transitions. l also work with people who are feeling stuck or unfulfilled in life. I have a special passion for helping couples rebuild and redevelop trust after an affair and have extensive experience working with firefighters and other first responders.

I use a collaborative, empathic, strengths-based approach to psychotherapy, respecting each person’s autonomy and personal choices as they work towards achieving their goals in therapy. Therapy is individually tailored to each client, while taking into account various factors such as the client’s personality, presenting problems, and expressed preferences. Treatment may also focus on improving relationships with others, occupational and/or academic functioning, and, most notably, your relationship with yourself.

I created Dr. Holiday Healing to help people coping with cognitive concerns, impairment, and dementia. Noticing changes in your memory or thinking can be accompanied by a wide range of emotions. Relationships require work in the best of circumstances, and these relationships become even more strained when someone is struggling to think clearly. I am passionate about helping patients, couples, family, and caregivers understand their cognitive changes and cope after a diagnosis. I work with people to develop compensatory approaches to help optimize their thinking and functioning. You do not have to go through this process alone.

My clinical work is focused on treating mood disorders, emotion dysregulation, addiction, trauma, and self-harm. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and minoritized people, including ethnic, sexual and gender minorities. In therapy, I use a strengths-based approach to identify and build on your existing coping skills. I aim to create a non-judgemental space to help you feel truly heard and safe to explore your vulnerabilities and areas for growth. I use a combination of warmth, directness, and humor to support you in learning new tools and more effective behaviors to live a life you value.

CBT Los Angeles is a nationally-recognized practice specializing in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy. All of our therapists are doctoral-level experts in CBT, many having taught and supervised at top graduate clinical psychology programs and clinical training programs around the country. Our expert therapists are deeply experienced in treating a variety of psychological problems. At CBT Los Angeles, we bridge innovation science with state-of-the-art treatment.

In choosing a therapist, it's important that you feel that you and the therapist are a good match. You want to feel heard, understood and confident that the therapist can help you reach your goals. I invite you to meet with me to see if I am the right therapist for you. My approach is collaborative and integrates Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness to provide relief from anxiety, depression, and trauma. I also help people with life transitions, relationships, work stressors and family life. Lastly, I provide sports psychology skills and performance coaching to athletes, actors, and business professionals