Psychodynamic Therapists in Malibu, CA
When I begin a session with a new client, I want to present myself as a real person. I want to create a situation where the client feels comfortable being him/herself and communicating whatever is going on. I will observe closely, being as present as possible. I will listen carefully and respond when appropriate. I may ask questions or make interpretations about what we talk about, but most importantly I want the client to feel free to say whatever is on his/her mind. I want to establish a trusting relationship so we can begin to work on this person’s issues.
When I begin a session with a new client, I want to present myself as a real person. I want to create a situation where the client feels comfortable being him/herself and communicating whatever is going on. I will observe closely, being as present as possible. I will listen carefully and respond when appropriate. I may ask questions or make interpretations about what we talk about, but most importantly I want the client to feel free to say whatever is on his/her mind. I want to establish a trusting relationship so we can begin to work on this person’s issues.
I consider it a profound privilege to be invited into the quiet, often unseen spaces of my clients' inner worlds. I believe therapy is a place where hidden parts of the self can emerge with care. Through this discovery we can create a life we want to live.
My approach is collaborative, respectful, and attuned. Together, we slow down and listen closely — not only to what is hurting, but what is unspoken. I work with adults navigating PTSD, depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, relational challenges, life transitions, and the impact of abusive dynamics.
I consider it a profound privilege to be invited into the quiet, often unseen spaces of my clients' inner worlds. I believe therapy is a place where hidden parts of the self can emerge with care. Through this discovery we can create a life we want to live.
My approach is collaborative, respectful, and attuned. Together, we slow down and listen closely — not only to what is hurting, but what is unspoken. I work with adults navigating PTSD, depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, relational challenges, life transitions, and the impact of abusive dynamics.
Are you struggling emotionally from a divorce or other challenging life transitions? Are you feeling like life just isn’t working for you? Whether you are experiencing deep loss, sadness, or other intrusive feelings, please know that therapy can help. It is my passion to assist people in working through the difficult times in their lives. Prior to becoming a psychologist, I worked for 16 years in Family Law & Mediation assisting clients through the divorce process. I offer individual psychotherapy, divorce support & recovery counseling, couples counseling, and divorce support groups. I would be honored to work with you.
Are you struggling emotionally from a divorce or other challenging life transitions? Are you feeling like life just isn’t working for you? Whether you are experiencing deep loss, sadness, or other intrusive feelings, please know that therapy can help. It is my passion to assist people in working through the difficult times in their lives. Prior to becoming a psychologist, I worked for 16 years in Family Law & Mediation assisting clients through the divorce process. I offer individual psychotherapy, divorce support & recovery counseling, couples counseling, and divorce support groups. I would be honored to work with you.
Finding solutions to problems in life is a difficult task. It can be frustrating and time-consuming. My focus as a therapist is to provide a safe and supportive space for couples and individuals to resolve issues that are hindering growth. I want to help my clients develop meaningful insight that will contribute to better self-awareness and personal growth. I want to help couples strengthen their relationship through better support and communication. I am a true believer in relationships. Healthy relationships will lead to emotional strength, which is ultimately my goal for all my clients.
Finding solutions to problems in life is a difficult task. It can be frustrating and time-consuming. My focus as a therapist is to provide a safe and supportive space for couples and individuals to resolve issues that are hindering growth. I want to help my clients develop meaningful insight that will contribute to better self-awareness and personal growth. I want to help couples strengthen their relationship through better support and communication. I am a true believer in relationships. Healthy relationships will lead to emotional strength, which is ultimately my goal for all my clients.
One who is experiencing any type of relationship issue, that is wanting to work on themselves and continue to strengthen either themselves or their relationship by working through the challenges that have exposed areas of growth in the individual.
One who is experiencing any type of relationship issue, that is wanting to work on themselves and continue to strengthen either themselves or their relationship by working through the challenges that have exposed areas of growth in the individual.
I appreciate your interest in psychotherapy and commend your effort in finding a therapist. It is an important step to take towards feeling better. I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families. I have worked with people who have experienced trauma, depression, eating disorders, addiction, anxiety, loss, and life transitions. I work collaboratively with my clients, and am supportive and dedicated to their increased well being. My approach to therapy is to be genuine, open and honest, supportive, and curious.
I appreciate your interest in psychotherapy and commend your effort in finding a therapist. It is an important step to take towards feeling better. I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families. I have worked with people who have experienced trauma, depression, eating disorders, addiction, anxiety, loss, and life transitions. I work collaboratively with my clients, and am supportive and dedicated to their increased well being. My approach to therapy is to be genuine, open and honest, supportive, and curious.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by stress, anxiety, or depression? Life’s challenges—whether related to health, relationships, or self-esteem—can feel isolating, but you don’t have to face them alone. I’m here to support you in taking control, whether you're coping with the complexities of cancer, obesity, or men's health issues. Together, we can work toward relief, resilience, and a life that feels more meaningful and fulfilling.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by stress, anxiety, or depression? Life’s challenges—whether related to health, relationships, or self-esteem—can feel isolating, but you don’t have to face them alone. I’m here to support you in taking control, whether you're coping with the complexities of cancer, obesity, or men's health issues. Together, we can work toward relief, resilience, and a life that feels more meaningful and fulfilling.
My roots as a therapist and healer have seeded over the past thirty-five years, bringing substance and depth to my one-on-one sessions with couples and individuals. During this time, I have maintained a private practice, which has always consisted of process-oriented consciousness work -- a means by which to enter safely and deeply into the inner landscape of the psyche for positive and real world change. My results-oriented approach to psychology is derived from the commitment to a conscious process and the intrapsychic relationship one can access when choosing to turn toward--and look at--oneself.
My roots as a therapist and healer have seeded over the past thirty-five years, bringing substance and depth to my one-on-one sessions with couples and individuals. During this time, I have maintained a private practice, which has always consisted of process-oriented consciousness work -- a means by which to enter safely and deeply into the inner landscape of the psyche for positive and real world change. My results-oriented approach to psychology is derived from the commitment to a conscious process and the intrapsychic relationship one can access when choosing to turn toward--and look at--oneself.
My practice encompasses a Jungian psychodynamic approach with mindfulness, family systems, play therapy, as well as Cognitive Behavioral skills.
Hello, thank you for finding me on Psychology Today. Much of my work is with children, adolescents, families (parenting) and adult individuals. I have experience working with trauma, abuse, grief, loss, long term illness, anxiety, depression, ADHD and other childhood emotional disorders. I view my clients in a holistic sense, taking into consideration their symptoms, life stressors, emotional/physical developmental changes/stages, past/recent trauma(s), family dynamics, parenting styles from childhood -past/present, as well as coping skills and interpersonal relationships and support systems.
My practice encompasses a Jungian psychodynamic approach with mindfulness, family systems, play therapy, as well as Cognitive Behavioral skills.
Hello, thank you for finding me on Psychology Today. Much of my work is with children, adolescents, families (parenting) and adult individuals. I have experience working with trauma, abuse, grief, loss, long term illness, anxiety, depression, ADHD and other childhood emotional disorders. I view my clients in a holistic sense, taking into consideration their symptoms, life stressors, emotional/physical developmental changes/stages, past/recent trauma(s), family dynamics, parenting styles from childhood -past/present, as well as coping skills and interpersonal relationships and support systems.
I have experience working with immigrants, survivors of childhood trauma, and domestic violence survivors. My approach reflects a compassionate awareness of each person's unique needs and experiences. My primary role is to provide a safe, caring, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, seen, and valued and to accept you just as you are right now. I believe in the inherent worth of every human and incorporate an "all are welcome" approach to my therapy practice. With considerate collaboration, I will support you in discovering what brings meaning and healing to your life.
I have experience working with immigrants, survivors of childhood trauma, and domestic violence survivors. My approach reflects a compassionate awareness of each person's unique needs and experiences. My primary role is to provide a safe, caring, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, seen, and valued and to accept you just as you are right now. I believe in the inherent worth of every human and incorporate an "all are welcome" approach to my therapy practice. With considerate collaboration, I will support you in discovering what brings meaning and healing to your life.
( Psychodynamic, CBT) I find the clients contextual experience is a valuable component to their recovery, and I invite family therapy.
Sometimes we find ourselves seeking help and support when life hands us a path we aren't prepared to deal with. I believe that understanding and exploring the authentic self is essential in overcoming many complex struggles. I work to help uncover what my clients basic truth is, and in doing so work with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, parenting, pregnancy, and family dynamics.
( Psychodynamic, CBT) I find the clients contextual experience is a valuable component to their recovery, and I invite family therapy.
Sometimes we find ourselves seeking help and support when life hands us a path we aren't prepared to deal with. I believe that understanding and exploring the authentic self is essential in overcoming many complex struggles. I work to help uncover what my clients basic truth is, and in doing so work with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, parenting, pregnancy, and family dynamics.
I use an integrative blend of psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, Jungian, IFS, attachment-based, and person-centered therapies grounded in multicultural awareness and creativity.
I am an advocate for the soul’s desire for expansion and connection with others. I work in service of the psyche, bringing unconscious material into conscious awareness to foster sustainable change, transformation, and growth. I welcome you as you are, whether moving through trauma, substance use, relational pain, or disconnection from self. With a harm reduction lens, our work becomes a compassionate space to explore patterns, support meaningful change, and cultivate a more connected and authentic way of living. Using trauma-informed therapy, we create practical steps toward stability, insight, and lasting emotional healing.
I use an integrative blend of psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, Jungian, IFS, attachment-based, and person-centered therapies grounded in multicultural awareness and creativity.
I am an advocate for the soul’s desire for expansion and connection with others. I work in service of the psyche, bringing unconscious material into conscious awareness to foster sustainable change, transformation, and growth. I welcome you as you are, whether moving through trauma, substance use, relational pain, or disconnection from self. With a harm reduction lens, our work becomes a compassionate space to explore patterns, support meaningful change, and cultivate a more connected and authentic way of living. Using trauma-informed therapy, we create practical steps toward stability, insight, and lasting emotional healing.
The decision to start therapy is a very personal and courageous one. Many of the people I see are struggling with feelings related to anxiety, depression, and/or relationship conflict. As a psychologist and psychoanalyst, I have been helping people understand themselves and make meaningful life changes for over 20 years. In my work with individuals and couples, I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we work together to understand the patterns that keep you stuck and identify how you can make positive changes in the here and now.
The decision to start therapy is a very personal and courageous one. Many of the people I see are struggling with feelings related to anxiety, depression, and/or relationship conflict. As a psychologist and psychoanalyst, I have been helping people understand themselves and make meaningful life changes for over 20 years. In my work with individuals and couples, I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we work together to understand the patterns that keep you stuck and identify how you can make positive changes in the here and now.
As an EMDR therapist drawing from psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and other evidence-based modalities, I also offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for those who are open to exploring new ways of thinking and behavior.
Perhaps on the outside you seem successful and ‘fine,’ but privately you’re exhausted by anxiety, cultural and family expectations, and relationships that don’t feel fully authentic. If you’re struggling with a harsh inner critic, therapy with me can be a calm, nonjudgmental space where all of your identities are seen, honored, and understood.
As an EMDR therapist drawing from psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and other evidence-based modalities, I also offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for those who are open to exploring new ways of thinking and behavior.
Perhaps on the outside you seem successful and ‘fine,’ but privately you’re exhausted by anxiety, cultural and family expectations, and relationships that don’t feel fully authentic. If you’re struggling with a harsh inner critic, therapy with me can be a calm, nonjudgmental space where all of your identities are seen, honored, and understood.
I also integrate Client Centered, Developmental / Lifespan, Psychodynamic, Family Systems theories.
I view the path of a human life span, as each of us interact and perceives the environment around us in our own unique way. My goal is to help client(s) look at their options, evaluate choices, and build toward a healthier outcome. My work has involved helping client(s) toward building better communication between couples, family members, and individual relationships. It is my belief that counseling / psychotherapy can provide a safe place where personal challenges can be processed, and finding choices toward enhancing the quality of life and improve relationships.
I also integrate Client Centered, Developmental / Lifespan, Psychodynamic, Family Systems theories.
I view the path of a human life span, as each of us interact and perceives the environment around us in our own unique way. My goal is to help client(s) look at their options, evaluate choices, and build toward a healthier outcome. My work has involved helping client(s) toward building better communication between couples, family members, and individual relationships. It is my belief that counseling / psychotherapy can provide a safe place where personal challenges can be processed, and finding choices toward enhancing the quality of life and improve relationships.
By using psychodynamic "talk therapy," cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused techniques together we will develop strong relational and relevant coping skills.
Hi and welcome to my in-person or telehealth practice. Ready for a change? Are you feeling down, anxious, unmotivated or simply unhappy? First know that you are not alone. You have already made the first courageous step toward the positive changes you are seeking. Let's transform your current state into a new life for yourself absent of stress, anxiety, depression and worry. Together we can develop healthy adaptive strategies to support you through life changes, develop strong relationships, and help you connect with your authentic self.
By using psychodynamic "talk therapy," cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused techniques together we will develop strong relational and relevant coping skills.
Hi and welcome to my in-person or telehealth practice. Ready for a change? Are you feeling down, anxious, unmotivated or simply unhappy? First know that you are not alone. You have already made the first courageous step toward the positive changes you are seeking. Let's transform your current state into a new life for yourself absent of stress, anxiety, depression and worry. Together we can develop healthy adaptive strategies to support you through life changes, develop strong relationships, and help you connect with your authentic self.
Hi, I’m Nicole Lederman, LCSW—a New Yorker who discovered a love for the outdoors during my time in Colorado and Los Angeles. I blend traditional therapy with holistic practices to help you feel more grounded, aligned, and in control of your life. My integrative approach combines evidence-based techniques, mindfulness, nutrition, exercise, and sometimes plant medicine to support diverse mental health experiences. I believe lasting change comes from addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—helping you tap into your inner resources and discover new ones.
Hi, I’m Nicole Lederman, LCSW—a New Yorker who discovered a love for the outdoors during my time in Colorado and Los Angeles. I blend traditional therapy with holistic practices to help you feel more grounded, aligned, and in control of your life. My integrative approach combines evidence-based techniques, mindfulness, nutrition, exercise, and sometimes plant medicine to support diverse mental health experiences. I believe lasting change comes from addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—helping you tap into your inner resources and discover new ones.
I provide a compassionate, emotionally attuned space for clients to understand how earlier life experiences have influenced their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I assist clients in identifying learned habits that stand in the way of the life they desire. I work collaboratively with clients to promote greater emotional resiliency and the ability to constructively deal with life's challenges resulting in more joy and fulfillment. I work with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, grief, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I provide a compassionate, emotionally attuned space for clients to understand how earlier life experiences have influenced their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I assist clients in identifying learned habits that stand in the way of the life they desire. I work collaboratively with clients to promote greater emotional resiliency and the ability to constructively deal with life's challenges resulting in more joy and fulfillment. I work with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, grief, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
Drawing from a Psychodynamic foundation and incorporating elements of Narrative Therapy, CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, I collaborate with clients to tailor the powerful healing process of therapy to their unique experiences and needs.
Change and growth are possible. Whether you are feeling stuck in a tiny dusty corner or lost in an enormous ocean, I'll meet you right where you are and help get you where you want to be. Taking the first step can be difficult, but will be rewarding as, together, the work that we begin now will expand your relationship to yourself and the world around you.
Drawing from a Psychodynamic foundation and incorporating elements of Narrative Therapy, CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, I collaborate with clients to tailor the powerful healing process of therapy to their unique experiences and needs.
Change and growth are possible. Whether you are feeling stuck in a tiny dusty corner or lost in an enormous ocean, I'll meet you right where you are and help get you where you want to be. Taking the first step can be difficult, but will be rewarding as, together, the work that we begin now will expand your relationship to yourself and the world around you.
Garett Weinstein - Expansive Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
My philosophy centers on creating a safe and inclusive space where individuals can explore their unique stories and identities. I believe in the transformative power of genuine connection, acknowledging the unique intersections of each person's journey and creating an affirming environment where diverse identities are celebrated. Together we will navigate the intricacies of relationships, identity, and personal growth in a holistic and affirming manner.
My philosophy centers on creating a safe and inclusive space where individuals can explore their unique stories and identities. I believe in the transformative power of genuine connection, acknowledging the unique intersections of each person's journey and creating an affirming environment where diverse identities are celebrated. Together we will navigate the intricacies of relationships, identity, and personal growth in a holistic and affirming manner.
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