Psychodynamic Therapists in Thousand Oaks, CA
All of life's unknowns can be terrifying, but everything you want for yourself to live your best life is on the other side of fear. Often it requires us to be much more compassionate with ourselves on our way towards growth. Compassion to recognize that growth takes time and moving from point A to Z doesn’t happen overnight. Change is clearly not easy. If it were there would be no need for anyone’s assistance as we grow and change. When we distract ourselves in any way, such as with tv, cleaning, alcohol, or any other means of checking out, we are in a state of avoidance.
All of life's unknowns can be terrifying, but everything you want for yourself to live your best life is on the other side of fear. Often it requires us to be much more compassionate with ourselves on our way towards growth. Compassion to recognize that growth takes time and moving from point A to Z doesn’t happen overnight. Change is clearly not easy. If it were there would be no need for anyone’s assistance as we grow and change. When we distract ourselves in any way, such as with tv, cleaning, alcohol, or any other means of checking out, we are in a state of avoidance.
At A Place to Turn, we understand that your journey to well-being is unique. We offer both in-person and virtual sessions in Westlake Village, Pasadena, and Beverly Hills, accept insurance, and provide sliding scale options to make care more accessible. We tailor our holistic approach to support your individual needs, offering a range of integrative modalities that honor the connection between mind, body, and spirit, supporting deep healing, personal growth, and overall balance.
At A Place to Turn, we understand that your journey to well-being is unique. We offer both in-person and virtual sessions in Westlake Village, Pasadena, and Beverly Hills, accept insurance, and provide sliding scale options to make care more accessible. We tailor our holistic approach to support your individual needs, offering a range of integrative modalities that honor the connection between mind, body, and spirit, supporting deep healing, personal growth, and overall balance.
Trauma, anxiety, and addiction can make you feel stuck. The most important step towards healing is to address the unresolved emotion inside you. Healing requires feelings. Acceptance slowly dissolves pain. When we function from the fear and scarring of our trauma, the cycles continue until we learn how to transmute that energy into love. I apply a Holistic approach that integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual forms of well-being, addressing the “whole” self. Through a holistic framework tailored to your unique needs, the goal is to support you develop a deeper understanding of the self on all these levels.
Trauma, anxiety, and addiction can make you feel stuck. The most important step towards healing is to address the unresolved emotion inside you. Healing requires feelings. Acceptance slowly dissolves pain. When we function from the fear and scarring of our trauma, the cycles continue until we learn how to transmute that energy into love. I apply a Holistic approach that integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual forms of well-being, addressing the “whole” self. Through a holistic framework tailored to your unique needs, the goal is to support you develop a deeper understanding of the self on all these levels.
Sometimes life events throw us into a tailspin & other times it may seem like nothing at all has occurred but life isn't what it should be. Regardless of how you got there, therapy can be a safe place to figure things out, get unstuck, & move forward towards a better life. I specialize in working with adults and adolescents on the everyday problems that get in the way of really living life.
Sometimes life events throw us into a tailspin & other times it may seem like nothing at all has occurred but life isn't what it should be. Regardless of how you got there, therapy can be a safe place to figure things out, get unstuck, & move forward towards a better life. I specialize in working with adults and adolescents on the everyday problems that get in the way of really living life.
Are anxiety and stress keeping you from living your life to your fullest potential? Are you feeling stress weighing on you internally or causing you to feel exhausted and hopeless? Together we will explore ways to grow, further develop self-acceptance and unearth traumatic experiences and daily stressors that are hindering you from achieving this potential. I will be available to provide an unbiased listening ear and warm spirit as you reimagine the life you want for yourself. In this safe and accepting environment, we will develop an action plan to better manage your unique symptoms and your life.
Are anxiety and stress keeping you from living your life to your fullest potential? Are you feeling stress weighing on you internally or causing you to feel exhausted and hopeless? Together we will explore ways to grow, further develop self-acceptance and unearth traumatic experiences and daily stressors that are hindering you from achieving this potential. I will be available to provide an unbiased listening ear and warm spirit as you reimagine the life you want for yourself. In this safe and accepting environment, we will develop an action plan to better manage your unique symptoms and your life.
Do you find difficulties with feelings of depression, anxiety, relationship/family problems, ADHD, and trauma? These emotional disruptions can have a significant impact on our lives. Coping with these events requires various approaches, and I can assist you in recognizing your emotions and identifying patterns in your relationships. I can also help you develop resilience and acceptance towards challenging emotions, and support you in setting meaningful goals. I utilize EMDR, CBT, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, & person-centered therapy to reduce anxiety and trauma symptoms, foster resilience, and enhance the quality of life.
Do you find difficulties with feelings of depression, anxiety, relationship/family problems, ADHD, and trauma? These emotional disruptions can have a significant impact on our lives. Coping with these events requires various approaches, and I can assist you in recognizing your emotions and identifying patterns in your relationships. I can also help you develop resilience and acceptance towards challenging emotions, and support you in setting meaningful goals. I utilize EMDR, CBT, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, & person-centered therapy to reduce anxiety and trauma symptoms, foster resilience, and enhance the quality of life.
SEXUAL healing: I can listen to any story - those uncomfortable experiences that are hard to talk about, confusion over how to use sexuality. I have heard it before. Sexual addiction is compulsion, but Cross Wiring is the form the compulsion takes. I have written books on how to heal sexuality, including how to accept your use of kink practices and fantasies. This brings clarity so you can decide to continue your activities, or not. Reclaiming Healthy Sexual Energy: Using Sex for Love is all about healing sex - from abuse, and from the negative influence of the culture. You get witnessing for what you struggle with. It's in there.
SEXUAL healing: I can listen to any story - those uncomfortable experiences that are hard to talk about, confusion over how to use sexuality. I have heard it before. Sexual addiction is compulsion, but Cross Wiring is the form the compulsion takes. I have written books on how to heal sexuality, including how to accept your use of kink practices and fantasies. This brings clarity so you can decide to continue your activities, or not. Reclaiming Healthy Sexual Energy: Using Sex for Love is all about healing sex - from abuse, and from the negative influence of the culture. You get witnessing for what you struggle with. It's in there.
Nicole Young sees adults for anxiety, depression, life transitions, adjustment to motherhood, divorce, separation, loss, relationships, and dating issues. She draws from various techniques, including cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, solution-focused, and strength-based. She uses a customized and collaborative process. Clients appreciate her warm, patient, collaborative and inviting nature.
Nicole Young sees adults for anxiety, depression, life transitions, adjustment to motherhood, divorce, separation, loss, relationships, and dating issues. She draws from various techniques, including cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, solution-focused, and strength-based. She uses a customized and collaborative process. Clients appreciate her warm, patient, collaborative and inviting nature.
Men’s mental health is the primary focus of my practice. I take an action-oriented approach in helping clients better understand and address the patterns that keep them feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, and unfulfilled. Our work focuses on anxiety, relationship concerns, addiction, anger, depression, and compulsive behaviors (related to sex, pornography, gambling/trading, internet use, spending). Many of my clients are business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professional artists navigating high pressure environments and the strain these demands can place on identity, relationships, and overall wellbeing.
Men’s mental health is the primary focus of my practice. I take an action-oriented approach in helping clients better understand and address the patterns that keep them feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, and unfulfilled. Our work focuses on anxiety, relationship concerns, addiction, anger, depression, and compulsive behaviors (related to sex, pornography, gambling/trading, internet use, spending). Many of my clients are business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professional artists navigating high pressure environments and the strain these demands can place on identity, relationships, and overall wellbeing.
I offer a supportive oasis for individuals and couples ready to reconnect, reflect, and rediscover themselves—a space where real change begins designed to feel safe, empowering, and deeply personal.
I specialize in working with clients who are seeking meaningful growth but need a therapeutic space that honors their complexity, sensitivity, and lived experience.
My approach is tailored,not templated. Whether you're navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, burnout, or a deeper sense of disconnection, I bring together evidence-based modalities and attuned presence to support lasting transformation.
I offer a supportive oasis for individuals and couples ready to reconnect, reflect, and rediscover themselves—a space where real change begins designed to feel safe, empowering, and deeply personal.
I specialize in working with clients who are seeking meaningful growth but need a therapeutic space that honors their complexity, sensitivity, and lived experience.
My approach is tailored,not templated. Whether you're navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, burnout, or a deeper sense of disconnection, I bring together evidence-based modalities and attuned presence to support lasting transformation.
Do you often feel overwhelmed by anxiety, racing thoughts, or self-doubt that won’t quiet down? Maybe you find yourself stuck in cycles of rumination or OCD, unable to rest or feel fully present. These patterns often trace back to earlier life experiences and unresolved stress. Therapy can help you make sense of these responses and start building a life that feels more grounded. I use a collaborative, client-centered approach that draws from somatic and mindfulness practices to help regulate your nervous system and create a more peaceful inner world.
Do you often feel overwhelmed by anxiety, racing thoughts, or self-doubt that won’t quiet down? Maybe you find yourself stuck in cycles of rumination or OCD, unable to rest or feel fully present. These patterns often trace back to earlier life experiences and unresolved stress. Therapy can help you make sense of these responses and start building a life that feels more grounded. I use a collaborative, client-centered approach that draws from somatic and mindfulness practices to help regulate your nervous system and create a more peaceful inner world.
Childhood trauma can cripple us, it creates overpowering ‘intense’ emotions such as anxiety, depression, and anger when left unattended which begins to create physical symptoms to defend our bodies from the internal wounds. Has there ever been a time in your life where you have experienced this reaction? Are you experiencing these feelings based on current or past trauma from childhood, early teens, adolescence, adulthood, or as a senior? I aim to utilize a variety of actionable techniques to help reduce trauma related symptoms and make lasting changes in life.
Childhood trauma can cripple us, it creates overpowering ‘intense’ emotions such as anxiety, depression, and anger when left unattended which begins to create physical symptoms to defend our bodies from the internal wounds. Has there ever been a time in your life where you have experienced this reaction? Are you experiencing these feelings based on current or past trauma from childhood, early teens, adolescence, adulthood, or as a senior? I aim to utilize a variety of actionable techniques to help reduce trauma related symptoms and make lasting changes in life.
I specialize in clients who have lost direction or focus and whose personal challenges, including depression, trauma and low self image, have pushed them “off course”. I assist my clients in identifying the aspects of their lives that present obstacles and partner with them to develop strategies to overcome them. Our collaboration allows the client to redirect his/her path and move forward with an increased confidence and renewed spirit.
I specialize in clients who have lost direction or focus and whose personal challenges, including depression, trauma and low self image, have pushed them “off course”. I assist my clients in identifying the aspects of their lives that present obstacles and partner with them to develop strategies to overcome them. Our collaboration allows the client to redirect his/her path and move forward with an increased confidence and renewed spirit.
I help kids, families, and individuals learn to manage challenges, build on areas of growth, and maximize their strengths. My approach fosters positive expectations that change is possible and supports the development of skills to make it happen. I am warm and compassionate, understanding the emotional and behavioral issues you may face. Together, we explore your unique strengths and build confidence as you take control and learn throughout therapy.
I help kids, families, and individuals learn to manage challenges, build on areas of growth, and maximize their strengths. My approach fosters positive expectations that change is possible and supports the development of skills to make it happen. I am warm and compassionate, understanding the emotional and behavioral issues you may face. Together, we explore your unique strengths and build confidence as you take control and learn throughout therapy.
My goal is to help guide those that have lost their way, to help them build or rebuild the relationship with themselves that will allow them to make better choices. To help change negative thoughts to positive and to learn that they deserve to walk through the journey of life happy, fulfilled, and with their head held high. My job is to hold the light and lead the way to insight and self-love.
My goal is to help guide those that have lost their way, to help them build or rebuild the relationship with themselves that will allow them to make better choices. To help change negative thoughts to positive and to learn that they deserve to walk through the journey of life happy, fulfilled, and with their head held high. My job is to hold the light and lead the way to insight and self-love.
Are you going through internal struggle due to trauma? Do you feel anxious and depressed about the future? Do you struggle with family issues and relationship issues? I’m willing to meet you where you are, help you process unwanted thoughts and emotions, and help develop an action plan to effectively cultivate your healing and growth. I’m here to help you explore unresolved feelings (anxiety, depression, anger, helplessness, grief, etc.) and develop skills to effectively cope with them. Thus, you can feel relieved and fulfilled in your relationship with yourself and others.
Are you going through internal struggle due to trauma? Do you feel anxious and depressed about the future? Do you struggle with family issues and relationship issues? I’m willing to meet you where you are, help you process unwanted thoughts and emotions, and help develop an action plan to effectively cultivate your healing and growth. I’m here to help you explore unresolved feelings (anxiety, depression, anger, helplessness, grief, etc.) and develop skills to effectively cope with them. Thus, you can feel relieved and fulfilled in your relationship with yourself and others.
My goal is to offer clients a safe, non-judgmental and interactive space to work through personal issues, problems and dilemmas of life. I believe there are times to look outside our usual supports and find a consistent and supportive place to develop balance in our lives. Therapy is an opportunity for growth; to feel less stuck and less overwhelmed. I will collaborate with you to identify goals and explore challenges to feeling relief and contentment both within yourself and in your relationships with others. We will recognize your strengths, discover your resilience, and develop your authentic self.
My goal is to offer clients a safe, non-judgmental and interactive space to work through personal issues, problems and dilemmas of life. I believe there are times to look outside our usual supports and find a consistent and supportive place to develop balance in our lives. Therapy is an opportunity for growth; to feel less stuck and less overwhelmed. I will collaborate with you to identify goals and explore challenges to feeling relief and contentment both within yourself and in your relationships with others. We will recognize your strengths, discover your resilience, and develop your authentic self.
My name is Fay Alon and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist. I have been practicing for almost 30 years. I'm able to connect, understand and empathize with mostly anyone. I'm caring, compassionate, direct and non-judgmental. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at the UCLA Student Psychological Services. My post-doctoral fellowship was at Harbor UCLA-Medical Center. I worked for eight years as a psychologist at UCLA. I have been in private practice in Santa Monica, Woodland Hills and now in Calabasas. Please call or email me for an individual, couples or family therapy consultation today.
My name is Fay Alon and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist. I have been practicing for almost 30 years. I'm able to connect, understand and empathize with mostly anyone. I'm caring, compassionate, direct and non-judgmental. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at the UCLA Student Psychological Services. My post-doctoral fellowship was at Harbor UCLA-Medical Center. I worked for eight years as a psychologist at UCLA. I have been in private practice in Santa Monica, Woodland Hills and now in Calabasas. Please call or email me for an individual, couples or family therapy consultation today.
• Accepting new cash clients with 8 years of experience providing psychotherapy for individuals and families.
• Depression, anxiety, bipolar, and OCD specialist
• Addiction treatment
• Childhood trauma survivor specialist
• Suicide assessment and interventions
• Crisis management
• Mental Health and Nutrition Certification
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Certified
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Advanced Training
• Grief Treatment Certification
• Neuroscience-based interventions for Anxiety, OCD, and Depression
• Advanced training in Trauma Treatment for Children and Adolescents
• Accepting new cash clients with 8 years of experience providing psychotherapy for individuals and families.
• Depression, anxiety, bipolar, and OCD specialist
• Addiction treatment
• Childhood trauma survivor specialist
• Suicide assessment and interventions
• Crisis management
• Mental Health and Nutrition Certification
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Certified
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Advanced Training
• Grief Treatment Certification
• Neuroscience-based interventions for Anxiety, OCD, and Depression
• Advanced training in Trauma Treatment for Children and Adolescents
Understanding that seeking therapy is sometimes very difficult, I aim to support you in finding this experience to be rewarding as you embrace your own self-knowledge and personal growth. I strive to create a safe place as we move together through an inner process of acceptance, compassion, healing and personal authenticity. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families healing life challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, co-occurring disorders, relationship issues and various life transitions.
Understanding that seeking therapy is sometimes very difficult, I aim to support you in finding this experience to be rewarding as you embrace your own self-knowledge and personal growth. I strive to create a safe place as we move together through an inner process of acceptance, compassion, healing and personal authenticity. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families healing life challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, co-occurring disorders, relationship issues and various life transitions.
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