Family Therapists in Tarzana, CA
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West Valley Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified
Our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable therapy and
family
counseling in a comfortable, private practice setting.
West Valley Counseling Center offers a wide range of therapeutic interventions and services to bring affordable mental health services to the San Fernando Valley. Our qualified therapists work with individuals, relationships, traditional families, and non-traditional families to help ease life's burdens and to provide specialty services, such as marriage counseling, child custody mediation, and parenting education.
Suzanne Samuels
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Therapy is guided self-exploration. I am earning my M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and
Family
Therapy from Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Psychology. Previously, I was a chief digital content strategist for the world's most beloved brands: Fortune 500 and 100 companies. After 20 years, I decided to pursue my drive to serve others by becoming a psychotherapist. Currently, affirming gender identity is vital work. I moved to Los Angeles following the loss of my office mates and a close friend in the World Trade Center attacks. I have worked with war veterans, trauma, and suicide survivors.
Nicchi Rozsa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
I specialize in individual, couple, adolescent, and
family
therapies treating issues including depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship distress, loss, self-esteem, addictions, PTSD, and trauma.
I utilize a holistic and integrative approach that offers a safe, supportive setting, using dream analysis, mindfulness, art therapy, journaling, meditation and other creative ways leading to an authentic and more rewarding life. From my studies under Rev. Kawakami, deputy head priest of Shunkoin Temple in Kyoto in Mindfulness and Zen Meditation, I have developed this therapeutic approach that treats, balances, and nourishes the mind, bodily, emotions, and soul. I use a variety of therapeutic perspectives and techniques including Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Jungian, and Mindfulness-based interventions.
Jennie deForest
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
I'm a licensed marriage and
family
therapist and meet with adults, couples, and families with a variety of concerns such as overwhelming emotions, relationship stress, life transitions, and traumatic experiences.
Julia Murphy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Are you in crisis, feeling overwhelmed or facing a major life change? The support I offer in therapy will help you process complicated emotions and guide you toward strength, confidence and excitement about your future. I hold an undergraduate degree from U.C. Berkeley and a graduate degree with honors from Phillips Graduate Institute. I offer individual, couples, and
family
therapy and specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, among other issues. Neurologists have determined that relationships are critical to brain development and functioning throughout life.
Sophia Nagornaya
Registered Psychological Assistant, MA, PSB
Verified
Today you are one step closer to taking ownership of your life! Whether you are seeking individual therapy or
family
therapy, I am here to help guide you on your path. As Carl Jung said, “Until you make your unconscious conscious, it will direct you and you will call it fate.'” In our work together, I will help you identify patterns, negative beliefs, and limitations that may be holding you back from living your best life. If you are stuck in an unfulfilling relationship or uninspiring job or feeling held back from fulfilling your purpose, I will help you get unstuck.
Sharona Pourmehr
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
My style is empathic, interactive and collaborative and I incorporate various therapeutic models based on client’s needs such as cognitive behavior therapy, solution focused and
family
system.
Everyone experiences moments of challenge and struggle at some point in their lifetime. The first step could be hard in asking for help, but take comfort in knowing a caring and supportive therapist will hold your hand through it. I provide my patients with a safe and non-judgmental space to express their thoughts and feelings. I believe that every individual has the potential to heal from past trauma and current situations to improve their quality of life and emotional wellbeing.
Paola Gancman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, CPC
Verified
I received B.A in Psychology from the University of Judaism and earned her M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and
Family
Therapy from Pepperdine University. I also has an associate degree in early childhood education and I am a certified professional life coach. My experience in education includes being a preschool teacher as well as preschool director at Page Private School and director of middle school admissions at Milken Community High School. Currently I have a life coaching practice where I work with parents, teens and young adults guiding and providing them with real life tools to find balance.
Penni Seller
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
I specialize in working with children, individuals, families, and couples. I strongly believe in tailoring my approach to suit each
family
's or person's individual needs.My approach is eclectic and includes behavioral and social-emotional perspectives. Another service I offer is in-home child/
family
therapy. I feel offering this service allows me to be most effective in customizing solutions to suit your
family
's needs.
Jacalyn Renee Ostrove-Greenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFTT
Verified
I have worked in non-profit settings and have been in Private Practice for 30+ years as a Licensed Marriage,
Family
Therapist. I continually udate my expertise with contiuing ed. I bring a depth of knowledge coupled with a down-to-earth, caring approach to the therapeutic process. I enjoy working with my clients using many different modalities with a "REALITY" base. Some say that I am a "No Nonsense Therapist". Don't let that scare you away. My clients find me to be warm and caring. A measure of my success is based on my clients progress in meeting their personal, relationship and career goals as well as their personal growth.
R. Boris Greenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
I am looking forward to providing a safe and judgement-free environment in which you can explore treatment for Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Blended/Step
Family
Issues, Eating Disorders, Impulse-Control, Substance-Related Disorders and Gender Dysphoria. I have been licensed for 34 years and bring my experience as a nurse, educator and therapist to combine a practical approach in my work. I specialize in the treatment of Childhood and Adolescent Disorders as well as Anxiety and Depression Disorders with Adults and Families.
Katie Asner Luckerman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
I am currently offering Teletherapy for Individuals, Couples and
Family
sessions weekly.
My sole purpose as a therapist is to connect with you, the client, wherever you are, whatever ground you are standing on. Together, we build trust and mutual respect as you discover who you are. Through our work together, you will understand yourself and realize your full potential. We will unpack and manage trauma, anxiety and depression by reflecting on habits and developing a newfound perspective. With my knowledge and life experience coupled with my training, I will support you and guide you through your journey of self-exploration and discovery. This is exciting! Let us begin....
Claudia Eskenazi, PhD, LMFT, ATR-BC
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, PsyD, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified
In this time of need I am available for on line video sessions and telephone sessions. Perhaps you or somebody you love is feeling overwhelmed - struggling with a relationship, job, school, or with a child that is in pain. Such problems can repeat themselves indefinitely until they are addressed with meaningful treatment. I have decades of experience helping people in need throughout the Los Angeles area. I can help you understand and change patterns of behavior that have caused you, your
family
or your child disruption and pain.
Gina Louhisdon Guerrero
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Everybody has problems, right? Why go to a therapist? Well, you probably don't realize that unsolved problems in life affect your earnings, personal relationships, and even your health. In fact, the smallest stressors in life tend to have the biggest impact. I will address your issues in a thoughtful and empathic manner.I am a Licensed Marriage &
Family
Therapist who has extensive experience providing individual and couples psychotherapy. I specialize in working with adults and interracial, interfaith and LGBT couples.
Amy Ross, MA, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
My goal in the work I do with children, adolescents, individual and families is to improve
family
dynamics, address interfering issues, and aim to improve your relationship with yourself and/or achieve
family
cohesion. By utilizing a number of conventional and collaborative approaches, treatment is individually tailored to fit the needs of each individual client and
family
. I aim to provide a comfortable and supportive atmosphere where clients can openly confront issues, learn to better manage emotions, and engage in working toward their unique goals.
Ladan Hannani Safvati
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified
Would you like to deal with life's stresses effectively? Are you struggling with uncomfortable feelings such as sadness, anger, fear, worry, anxiety, jealousy, guilt? Would you like to improve
family
relationships, raise healthy, happy and confident children even in challenging situations? Do you need marital/ premarital counseling? Do you want to improve self-esteem & achieve personal growth? With my deep understanding of emotions and compassionate approach, I will create a safe place to explore your emotions and identify which ones you can rely on as a guide to your needs and which ones are no longer helpful & need to be changed.
Robyn Olsen
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified
At West Valley Counseling Center, I am supervised by experienced and qualified, trauma-informed practitioners. At WV I take an integrative approach to psychotherapy, primarily utilizing perspectives and techniques based in Attachment Theory, Internal
Family
Systems (IFS), Narrative Theory, and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Everyone has their own unique life experiences, and therefore their own internal system of parts that makes up their personality. I believe that these parts of yourself are the keys to unlocking transformation and Self-actualization.
Clifford Robinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Over the past 17 years of providing Marriage,
Family
and Child therapy, I have been witness to some amazing transformations of healing and change.
"Let's finally stop just talking about your problems, and begin doing something about them." I've found that at the core of most of our troubles is deeper conflict between our Values and Actions. This inconsistency may have been caused by past experiences, traumatic events or a genetic predisposition. Regardless of the source of the problem, let's take a more active approach to feeling happier and healthier. Whether you are seeking help in your career, looking to improve your relationship, having problems with the kids or struggling with anxiety, let's get started. The time is now!
Janet Roshanzamir
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
I am a Licensed Marriage and
Family
Therapist.
Have you given up on life? Why do you feel that life is too difficult to handle? Are you having trouble communicating with your partner, spouse,parents, siblings, children, friend, boss or co-worker? Have you gone back to your addiction time after time vowing you wouldn't? What triggered you? How do cultural differences cause problems at home, in your relationships or workplace? How often do you find yourself blaming others for the troubles in your life? Let's talk. We can have face to face sessions in four different locations or Skype.
Alison de Caussin
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified
I offer psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and children experiencing the many challenges that life affords. I provide techniques to build interpersonal relationships while exploring communication patterns and repetitive tendencies through an integrative approach. By focusing on individual strengths and areas of concern, we together can work towards health and healing. Each individual, couple, and
family
is unique, and treatment is designed for your distinctive situation and needs.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in Tarzana are psychologists, licensed counselors, therapists, psychotherapists, and licensed clinical social workers, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualized treatment.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Tarzana then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Tarzana then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in Tarzana, or Child Psychologists in Tarzana.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Tarzana psychologists specializing in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Tarzana psychologists specializing in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Tarzana specialize in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Many therapists accept health insurance. Check to see if your insurance is covered. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the therapist.