Therapists in Malibu, CA

I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California with 7+ years of experience working with children, families, teens and individuals experiencing a variety of life’s challenges and mental health issues. Some of my specialities include life transitions, anxiety, depression, issues related to self-esteem, relationship issues, family issues, parenting issues & children with developmental delays. My counseling style is warm, empathetic and interactive. My approach is strength based and combines cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness and solution-focused counseling.

I am a Jungian psychotherapist with an integrative approach which includes CBT as well as solution focused work when called for. I work with clients around their depression, anxiety related issues, and their relationships. We are looking for what is causing the pain or blocking you so that you can better move through life’s traumas and difficulties. My goal is to release blocks caused by depression and anxiety so that you can reduce your suffering and feeling more alive and energized. I look at your childhood as well as your current situation to better understand who you are and what will be helpful.

Dr. Mednick is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specialized in a unique blend of various methodologies to offer her clients the deepest possible healing. Dr. Mednick has built her practice with clients worldwide. Through illness,trauma and addictions therapy, she transitions clients with the identification of living as "victims" or "survivors" all the way to that of living as "thrivers." Dr. Mednick strives to bring her clients completion in the trauma/addiction/illness cycle, and to move them from pull into the trauma vortex (pain and chaos) towards easily and consciously choosing the healing vortex (calm and relaxed).

I provide counseling in an idyllic and healing environment.  My speciality is nature therapy, however, I also have an office if you prefer that setting. It is entirely up to you and your needs. We will collaborate together as I believe you intuitively know what is best for you. I am here to be your co-pilot and assist you while you process your thoughts and feelings in order to align with your higher self.  I have over fifteen years of experience working with children, individuals and couples. I look forward to hearing from you and assisting you on your journey of healing and self-discovery.

Reaching out to a stranger for help sometimes takes a lot of courage, so first off, I honor your bravery. Life is hard sometimes. We do our best, and still things seem to fall apart, or we struggle, or can't make sense of why we feel the way we do. I am here to help. I offer support, guidance, insight, and actionable steps to help you make sense of, heal, and overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, issues with mood and self-esteem, as well as navigate life transitions. Know you don't have to do this alone, and sometimes it takes another perspective to light up the way.

Justin Leitstein is a marriage and family therapist. The Malibu-based psychotherapist and former director of two acclaimed treatment centers works with individuals, couples, and families. Justin has an established reputation amongst many treatment professionals for providing instrumental therapeutic results for a wide range of challenges. He draws upon his refined therapeutic resources to deliver customized treatment programs for individuals and families.

Life can be rough. Perhaps you are wondering if things will ever get better. Perhaps you want to learn more about yourself and the patterns that are linked to your unhappiness. Perhaps you want to explore your relationships, or work life. Whatever the challenge, psychotherapy can serve as powerful means to get curious and institute the growth and change you are seeking.

I have been a practicing social work therapist for almost twenty years. My experience has brought me the benefit of understanding the struggle of life and the resiliency of the human spirit. While working in multiple mental health settings, including Rikers Island, I was responsible for people with major depressive issues, anxiety and PTSD as well as a myriad of psychosocial stressors. Though their struggles were vast and varied, I was able to work with each person to accomplish a higher level of functioning resulting in hopefulness about their future and positive regard for themselves. I can help you!

The individuals, partners and families I work with want to feel less stressed and more connected with themselves and others. They recognize that their reactions to life and relationships sometimes don't work and they long to understand what to do next. This is where I join them on this journey. Together we remain curious about what works, what is missing, where people want to go and how we need to get there. Our work is a collaborative partnership founded in safety, honesty and trust.

The Pointe Malibu is committed to helping you with your chronic pain, suffering, and substance use. Our staff, headed by Dr. Mel Pohl, with extensive experience in the treatment of chronic pain and co-occurring disorders, implements holistic programs that heal you as a whole person. Working under the umbrella of our comprehensive Integrated Care Alliance, we utilize a dedicated team approach to your recovery. We offer world-class Medical, Clinical and Holistic services to individuals experiencing Substance Abuse and/or Dependence disorders, Mental Health Disorders, and Personality Disorders.

My practice focuses on helping individuals, couples, and families who are suffering from emotional or physical pain or the aftereffects of trauma. We help them resolve the traumatic experience, as well as its consequences (e.g. physical pain, stress, disability, depression, anxiety, insomnia, medication dependence, isolation, etc.) Although many of our patients have not responded well to prior therapies, we've had outstanding success in helping them move from feeling a severe loss to finding a new and positive beginning. We love to work with people who are ready to change and eager to learn how to do it.

I am a seasoned mental health professional with two state licenses, and over 45 years of experience as a psychologist. In addition to my independent practice, until my retirement in 2007, I was a tenured full professor at California State University, Northridge and the Clinical Training Director in the University Clinic, where I supervised and trained psychology interns and psychiatry residents for thirty years. My first sessions are half-priced, which provides an opportunity for new patients and me to meet, without undue financial concerns. I have practiced from the same office in Malibu for more than 40 years.

Are you going through a challenging period in your life? Do you feel stuck in a situation you would like to change? Covid has triggered so much trauma this year. You are not alone. Do you struggle with anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, blocks, or insecurities? Do you wonder if there is more to life and how to find lasting peace and happiness, or balance in your life? I work with clients through traditional therapy, & a mind, body, spirit approach, including kundalini yoga, sound healing, and meditation. My goal is to help my clients find peace & create lasting change in all areas of their lives in my oceanfront Malibu office.

It takes time to choose the best therapist for you. When you're ready, let's talk and see if we might be a good fit. I appreciate the importance of this process, which is why I offer a free phone consultation to address any questions or concerns you may have prior to scheduling an appointment. Consider me a resource- even if we don't end up working together. Remember, life can be much more than survival. Change is closer than you may think. Keep reaching out.

As a licensed clinical social worker, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals overcome challenges and achieve their goals. With over ten years of experience in the field, I have developed a compassionate and holistic approach to therapy that addresses the mind and the body. I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders. I understand these issues can be overwhelming and greatly impact one's quality of life.

I work in many ways depending on the unique situation of my clients. I find that working on both a conscious and subconscious level to be extremely precise and powerful in getting to the root of a problem, changing patterns and programming, letting go, facilitating a natural healing process, and replacing unhealthy with healthy ways of fulfilling certain needs, and achieving certain goals.

I treat adults, couples, families, and children. I view treatment from a developmental perspective and will meet the client wherever they exist on the life span continuum, and whenever they have difficulty negotiating the next step. I have an expertise in disorders of attachment, as well as exposure therapy for trauma, and I've trained many classes of interns and psychologists, in the treatment of these disorders utilizing neurological correlates to psychological mechanisms. My focus is on training the individual to understand his/her own process, so that dissociated material can be integrated, bringing the individual into the present moment.