Therapists in Sherman Oaks, CA
Alex Shelling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) at Apex Group Therapy. I received my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University. I have extensive experience working in Community-Based, Residential, and School Mental Health Settings. I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults and families in assisting them in developing and utilizing the necessary coping skills to manage and care for themselves and feel empowered in their life choices while addressing systematic barriers and historical traumas.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) at Apex Group Therapy. I received my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University. I have extensive experience working in Community-Based, Residential, and School Mental Health Settings. I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults and families in assisting them in developing and utilizing the necessary coping skills to manage and care for themselves and feel empowered in their life choices while addressing systematic barriers and historical traumas.
Misty Farber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience. I specializes in trauma treatment. Trauma disrupts so much in our daily lives and can lead to feelings of shame, guilt and anxiety. It negatively impacts our daily lives, relationships and views of the world. However, healing from trauma is possible. I am a results-driven mental health professional that strives for effective and efficient treatment. I am passionate about the work that I do and enjoy helping people to learn to thrive and improve overall wellness.
Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience. I specializes in trauma treatment. Trauma disrupts so much in our daily lives and can lead to feelings of shame, guilt and anxiety. It negatively impacts our daily lives, relationships and views of the world. However, healing from trauma is possible. I am a results-driven mental health professional that strives for effective and efficient treatment. I am passionate about the work that I do and enjoy helping people to learn to thrive and improve overall wellness.
Dr. Jane Shomof
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C, PsyD
Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
Sometimes no matter how much we try to prepare for life, things just happen and we find ourselves feeling out of control, stressed and seeking guidance. Sometimes we're too hard on ourselves, our own biggest critics and it feels like you just can't catch a break! The truth is, that we never know what to truly expect in life, but what we can learn is to better understand ourselves so that we are emotionally equipped to handle life's stressors, whatever they may be. Together, we'll talk about what's going on and brainstorm ways to get your life back to where you want it to be. I'm on your team, ready to help you find your way!
Sometimes no matter how much we try to prepare for life, things just happen and we find ourselves feeling out of control, stressed and seeking guidance. Sometimes we're too hard on ourselves, our own biggest critics and it feels like you just can't catch a break! The truth is, that we never know what to truly expect in life, but what we can learn is to better understand ourselves so that we are emotionally equipped to handle life's stressors, whatever they may be. Together, we'll talk about what's going on and brainstorm ways to get your life back to where you want it to be. I'm on your team, ready to help you find your way!
Paola Barba
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 (Online Only)
Your past does not define who you are, nor do your mistakes. Everyone deserves second chances at life and in treatment. I work extensively with children, teens, and families to treat a variety of disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar, autism, and ADHD to name a few. With over seven years of experience in the mental health field, my practice uses a tailored approach to meet each individual client's needs by utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, positive psychology, client centered, and solution-focused techniques among others.
Your past does not define who you are, nor do your mistakes. Everyone deserves second chances at life and in treatment. I work extensively with children, teens, and families to treat a variety of disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar, autism, and ADHD to name a few. With over seven years of experience in the mental health field, my practice uses a tailored approach to meet each individual client's needs by utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, positive psychology, client centered, and solution-focused techniques among others.
Marie Ritz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Finding the right therapist can be challenging. If you are seeking a safe and nurturing environment where your desired goals and potential can be achieved, I can assist you. Helping my clients create a more fulfilling well balanced life is my role as a therapist. I am aware of how difficult it is to be honest about feelings, past trauma, fears and anxiety. As such, I am nonjudgmental, nurturing and provide unconditional support to everyone I work with.
Finding the right therapist can be challenging. If you are seeking a safe and nurturing environment where your desired goals and potential can be achieved, I can assist you. Helping my clients create a more fulfilling well balanced life is my role as a therapist. I am aware of how difficult it is to be honest about feelings, past trauma, fears and anxiety. As such, I am nonjudgmental, nurturing and provide unconditional support to everyone I work with.
Ethan Emerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Many of us go through life doing our best to appear that we have it together and that we’re doing what we “should” do, but inside we may be hiding painful feelings, self-doubt, anxiety, indecision, overwhelm, and stress. To move forward, we must heal from our past, connect to ourselves in the present, and nurture our strengths to build confidence to know that we can handle whatever challenges the future may bring.
Many of us go through life doing our best to appear that we have it together and that we’re doing what we “should” do, but inside we may be hiding painful feelings, self-doubt, anxiety, indecision, overwhelm, and stress. To move forward, we must heal from our past, connect to ourselves in the present, and nurture our strengths to build confidence to know that we can handle whatever challenges the future may bring.
Women of Color Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
WOC Therapy Inc. is a mental health and wellness community that helps teens and women of color heal from personal and inter-generational trauma. We offer virtual and in-person counseling, energy healing services, and workshops across California. The women we support go on to pursue their dream careers, experience deeper and more meaningful relationships and learn ways to manage stress more effectively. We believe that self-compassion and authentic connections with people are the most effective tools for healing.
WOC Therapy Inc. is a mental health and wellness community that helps teens and women of color heal from personal and inter-generational trauma. We offer virtual and in-person counseling, energy healing services, and workshops across California. The women we support go on to pursue their dream careers, experience deeper and more meaningful relationships and learn ways to manage stress more effectively. We believe that self-compassion and authentic connections with people are the most effective tools for healing.
Michal Rogers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Waitlist for new clients
I am a kink-knowledgeable, poly-aware, LGBTQIA+ friendly therapist. Together we can address obstacles that prevent you from having the sex life you desire. For clients who are experiencing pain during sex, struggling to feel safe in their identity, or just want to talk about depression with a therapist who gets their D/s dynamic, I'm here to support. Additionally, as a therapist with ADHD, I have a lot of experience addressing the needs of neurodivergents. Let's work together to create a pathway to full self-expression and passionate living.
I am a kink-knowledgeable, poly-aware, LGBTQIA+ friendly therapist. Together we can address obstacles that prevent you from having the sex life you desire. For clients who are experiencing pain during sex, struggling to feel safe in their identity, or just want to talk about depression with a therapist who gets their D/s dynamic, I'm here to support. Additionally, as a therapist with ADHD, I have a lot of experience addressing the needs of neurodivergents. Let's work together to create a pathway to full self-expression and passionate living.
Alexandra Nathanson Shinn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, JD
Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Not accepting new clients
As we journey through life, we find ourselves at many crossroads promising opportunities for growth, renewal and reflection. Most of my clients look forward to making the most of these moments while experiencing the freedom that comes with self-knowledge, compassion and acceptance. My typical client is an older adult reflecting on what they need and want for their future and gaining (perhaps a new) perspective on the life they have lived thus far.
As we journey through life, we find ourselves at many crossroads promising opportunities for growth, renewal and reflection. Most of my clients look forward to making the most of these moments while experiencing the freedom that comes with self-knowledge, compassion and acceptance. My typical client is an older adult reflecting on what they need and want for their future and gaining (perhaps a new) perspective on the life they have lived thus far.
Dr. Russ Silverberg, PLLC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, DBH, MSc, NCC, LPCC
Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 (Online Only)
Stress changes us physically. Exposure to stressful situations instantly triggers measurable physiological changes in body. Stress changes our brain and body chemistry, affecting how we think, feel, and see the world! Stress cannot always be avoided, but it can be controlled. I specialize in helping people use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to handle stress by recognizing the mental traps we all experience daily. Let's do some thinking about your thinking.
Stress changes us physically. Exposure to stressful situations instantly triggers measurable physiological changes in body. Stress changes our brain and body chemistry, affecting how we think, feel, and see the world! Stress cannot always be avoided, but it can be controlled. I specialize in helping people use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to handle stress by recognizing the mental traps we all experience daily. Let's do some thinking about your thinking.
James Crane
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
I have been in independent practice for 29 years and have a considerable amount of experience in psychotherapy and psychological testing. Additionally, I have held a number of positions in medical hospitals and have worked closely with physicians to help patients adjust to and cope with their medical and other difficulties. Though I am trained in psychodynamics, I am able to use many different professionally appropriate approaches to help individuals to achieve their reasonable goals. I look forward to assisting those who contact me.
I have been in independent practice for 29 years and have a considerable amount of experience in psychotherapy and psychological testing. Additionally, I have held a number of positions in medical hospitals and have worked closely with physicians to help patients adjust to and cope with their medical and other difficulties. Though I am trained in psychodynamics, I am able to use many different professionally appropriate approaches to help individuals to achieve their reasonable goals. I look forward to assisting those who contact me.
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Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
I work with adolescents, adults of all ages, and couples. I have seen individuals who feel "something" is missing in their lives and are looking to find their path and passion in life. In both long-term and short-term therapy, we work connecting past issues when relevant to the present to understand why we make the choices we do. We also work to build tools to develop the life one wants to live.
I work with adolescents, adults of all ages, and couples. I have seen individuals who feel "something" is missing in their lives and are looking to find their path and passion in life. In both long-term and short-term therapy, we work connecting past issues when relevant to the present to understand why we make the choices we do. We also work to build tools to develop the life one wants to live.
Apex Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Perhaps life has thrown you more challenges than usual lately. Perhaps you can’t quite put your finger on what’s wrong, but you still have trouble getting out of bed in the morning or staying focused during the day. Perhaps it’s all just a little too much right now, and you need a hand figuring things out. We know how hard it can be to feel isolated or overwhelmed. But you deserve to feel like the best version of yourself, even in times of uncertainty. At Apex Therapy Group, our aim is to make things easier for you. We’ll work together to find the path forward.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Perhaps life has thrown you more challenges than usual lately. Perhaps you can’t quite put your finger on what’s wrong, but you still have trouble getting out of bed in the morning or staying focused during the day. Perhaps it’s all just a little too much right now, and you need a hand figuring things out. We know how hard it can be to feel isolated or overwhelmed. But you deserve to feel like the best version of yourself, even in times of uncertainty. At Apex Therapy Group, our aim is to make things easier for you. We’ll work together to find the path forward.
Julia Alperovich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CSAT-C
Verified
6 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
I am a direct and pragmatic person with a warm and empathetic demeanor. With over a decade of experience, I am adept at identifying the underlying causes of ongoing distress and
dysfunction. My goal in working with clients is to help them develop understanding and insight about the origins of their problems so that they can utilize and enhance their current strengths to bring about growth and healing. In addition, I am actively involved with various research communities to remain current with the newest and most effective treatment modalities.
I am a direct and pragmatic person with a warm and empathetic demeanor. With over a decade of experience, I am adept at identifying the underlying causes of ongoing distress and
dysfunction. My goal in working with clients is to help them develop understanding and insight about the origins of their problems so that they can utilize and enhance their current strengths to bring about growth and healing. In addition, I am actively involved with various research communities to remain current with the newest and most effective treatment modalities.
Jaleah Law
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
24 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 (Online Only)
You try to be a good person and want more from life yet sometimes it feels like you're just going through the motions. You're functioning, but there's always that voice—the one telling you that you’re not good enough, don’t deserve love, peace or happiness, deserved what happened to you, and that this is it in life. Your unresolved “stuff”– the anxiety, self-doubt, trauma–keeps popping up at the most inconvenient time and causing you trouble. Relationships are hard. You can’t really relax. Anger eats at you. You’re tired of feeling “stuck" and uneasy in your own mind and body. What you really want is to finally feel at peace.
You try to be a good person and want more from life yet sometimes it feels like you're just going through the motions. You're functioning, but there's always that voice—the one telling you that you’re not good enough, don’t deserve love, peace or happiness, deserved what happened to you, and that this is it in life. Your unresolved “stuff”– the anxiety, self-doubt, trauma–keeps popping up at the most inconvenient time and causing you trouble. Relationships are hard. You can’t really relax. Anger eats at you. You’re tired of feeling “stuck" and uneasy in your own mind and body. What you really want is to finally feel at peace.
Donna Truong, M.Ed., Psy. D, Early Life Psychology
Psychologist, MEd, PsyD
Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Working with children and families is a passion of mine. My past clinical experiences include working with individuals, groups, couples, families, and administering psychological assessments. My prior experience as a primary school teacher and curriculum writer for charter schools allows me to be culturally sensitive and keenly empathic to challenges parents face when navigating the school system.
Working with children and families is a passion of mine. My past clinical experiences include working with individuals, groups, couples, families, and administering psychological assessments. My prior experience as a primary school teacher and curriculum writer for charter schools allows me to be culturally sensitive and keenly empathic to challenges parents face when navigating the school system.
Adrine Davtyan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
As a Licensed Psychotherapist, Adrine specializes and works with individuals, couples and families looking to address relationship issues, trauma, PTSD, attachment issues, anxiety, self-esteem, life stressors, and anxiety. Her approach is supportive, collaborative and reflective. She is a Certified in EMDR Therapy, and trained in CBT, Mindfulness, Attachment Therapy. She utilizes these approaches in both in-person and virtual sessions. Adrine's passion is to help clients' resolve trauma and process challenges that arise throughout their day to day life. She can help find clarity no matter or big or small the experiences may be.
As a Licensed Psychotherapist, Adrine specializes and works with individuals, couples and families looking to address relationship issues, trauma, PTSD, attachment issues, anxiety, self-esteem, life stressors, and anxiety. Her approach is supportive, collaborative and reflective. She is a Certified in EMDR Therapy, and trained in CBT, Mindfulness, Attachment Therapy. She utilizes these approaches in both in-person and virtual sessions. Adrine's passion is to help clients' resolve trauma and process challenges that arise throughout their day to day life. She can help find clarity no matter or big or small the experiences may be.
Linda Arbiter, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Are you looking for a therapist because your relationships are out of sorts? Are you feeling stuck, depressed, anxious, isolated or afraid? Is this troubled relationship with yourself, your life partner, your children, your parents, your co-workers? Relationships affect all aspects of our lives. Communication, anger, substance abuse and life's traumas affect all of these relationships. I believe that trauma and other life disruptions are at the heart of what ails us emotionally. We don't have to live with the fall-out from negative life events forever; there are specific things we can do to heal.
Are you looking for a therapist because your relationships are out of sorts? Are you feeling stuck, depressed, anxious, isolated or afraid? Is this troubled relationship with yourself, your life partner, your children, your parents, your co-workers? Relationships affect all aspects of our lives. Communication, anger, substance abuse and life's traumas affect all of these relationships. I believe that trauma and other life disruptions are at the heart of what ails us emotionally. We don't have to live with the fall-out from negative life events forever; there are specific things we can do to heal.
Robbert Jan Schalekamp
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
The majority of my clients are people over 40, many of them gay men, who want to make sense of their life and its transitions: where they come from, where they are and where they are going. They might have specific issues: work, relationships, health challenges (sometimes HIV), aging parents, substance abuse and other addictive behaviors. Sometimes there is no specific issue, just a desire to sort out things. Their history might include trauma in childhood or later in life, and multiple losses, including loss to suicide. Depression and anxiety often show up as part of the work.
The majority of my clients are people over 40, many of them gay men, who want to make sense of their life and its transitions: where they come from, where they are and where they are going. They might have specific issues: work, relationships, health challenges (sometimes HIV), aging parents, substance abuse and other addictive behaviors. Sometimes there is no specific issue, just a desire to sort out things. Their history might include trauma in childhood or later in life, and multiple losses, including loss to suicide. Depression and anxiety often show up as part of the work.
Isabelle Futsi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (Online Only)
No matter how far you are on your journey, it's likely that there will always be something that's not perfect, or the way you want it to be. When we are hurting (and not present), it's difficult to enjoy life, make decisions, or work through transitions, traumas, painful memories, or experiences. Emotional injuries may lead to difficulties with relationships, self worth, goals, and living to your fullest potential. My name is Isabelle, and I will support you in practicing mindfulness and taking control, rather than "sinking" into painful life situations or memories. I use a variety of effective cutting-edge therapies and tools.
No matter how far you are on your journey, it's likely that there will always be something that's not perfect, or the way you want it to be. When we are hurting (and not present), it's difficult to enjoy life, make decisions, or work through transitions, traumas, painful memories, or experiences. Emotional injuries may lead to difficulties with relationships, self worth, goals, and living to your fullest potential. My name is Isabelle, and I will support you in practicing mindfulness and taking control, rather than "sinking" into painful life situations or memories. I use a variety of effective cutting-edge therapies and tools.
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Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
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Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
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