"It takes a lot of strength to honestly assess your current situation, to confront certain truths, and to commit to making needed changes in your life. If you are ready to start making those changes, you may be wondering what to expect in the therapeutic process. In a supportive alliance with you, and after you identify your goals, we will map out a strategy to address your concerns, work to increase your self-awareness, and focus on developing greater personal insight and behavioral change. The outcome depends largely on commitment while silencing the harsh internal critic that many people have."

"I enjoy working with married people and single people, gay people and straight people, men and women, therapy beginners and treatment seasoned soldiers. It is hard to narrow down to a "type" as I have experience with a broad array of people and presenting issues. That said, I do seem to connect especially well with creative people: actors, writers, producers, etc. The most important aspect of your relationship with your therapist is chemistry and that is tricky to predict from the reading of a profile. Better to call me or meet in person so we can see about the match."

"I specialize in working with gay individuals and couples. As a gay child growing up in the midwest, I endured years of bullying, ridicule, and humiliation. As an adult, my work with a good therapist was key in helping me to re-cast my self image, accept and value myself for who I am, and transform the way that I interface with the world at large. So profound was this work that it moved me to become a psychotherapist myself. Whether you are a young person trying to cope with isolation or various forms of abuse,"

"I enjoy working with individuals from all walks of life. Whether you're feeling stuck in a repetitive pattern that is hindering you from reaching your full potential or are experiencing debilitating symptoms that are impacting your day-to-day functioning, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and collaborative environment that fosters change and growth. My style is supportive, yet active; I also utilize humor when appropriate. Together we will work toward defining and achieving your treatment goals."

"I assist gay men and lesbians in developing a more conscious relationship with their inner-selves and -dynamics through a Gay- or Lesbian-Centered approach that assists individuals in addressing early childhood dynamics, internalized homophobia, and the trauma of growing up gay/lesbian in this world, while reclaiming the unique potential of being gay or lesbian and furthering one's individuation. An ideal approach for gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender and heterosexual persons seeking to further discover their true selves and develop a deeper appreciation of their sexual/gender identity, as well as addressing other issues such as trauma, compulsive behaviors, depression, and anxiety."

"I am a licensed psychologist in the Beverly Hills/West Hollywood area and use cognitive therapy, which focuses on the ways your thoughts affect your feelings and behaviors. I teach you skills that will help you to make improvements in your life and to achieve your goals. I work primarily with gay men but see both men and women of all orientations. All of my doctoral training was accredited by The American Psychological Association including my Ph.D. from the University of Houston my internship from the University of Texas at Austin and my post-doctoral fellowship from UCLA."

"I work with a variety of clients but have worked specifically with the following issues specifically: anxiety, depression, divorce, academic stress, relationship issues, victims of domestic violence, victims of sexual abuse, sex addictions, sexual issues, body image issues, families, couples, and more. Specialty areas include sex therapy, anxiety, and women's issues."

"Feeling Stuck? Anxious? Angry? Sad? Easily triggered? Discover the resources you need to deal with your daily and post-trauma stressors, and become more resilient when confronted with life's difficulties. I work collaboratively with my clients to help change their negative and distorted beliefs, and reduce or eliminate harmful behaviors that can interfere with short-term and long-term goals. My clients report more meaningful relationships, purposeful and productive work, and greater enjoyment in life's activities."

"I offer individual and couples couseling with a sliding scale available. I also take most insurance. In the years of working with clients, the approach I take is one of understanding, non-judgement and issue focused. I use a combination of self psychology, humanistic, object relations and cognitive behavioral approach to working with the clients to help heal current or past issues. My goal is to help you discover your inner voice to provide the answers to your own truths. The ultimate goal in therapy is to heal the wounds that keep the individual from achieving their personal happiness."

"We all have aspects of ourselves of which we are aware as well as aspects of ourselves that are not in our awareness because they make us uncomfortable. These conflicts get expressed in symptoms such as anxiety, sadness, feeling stuck in repeating unwanted patterns of behavior and unfulfilling relationships. These experiences can lead to a sense of hopelessness or shame. It is not necessary to live the rest of your life feeling unhappy, hopeless. My thirty years of experience helping people understand those thoughts and beliefs that have kept them in distressful patterns has shown me that there is always hope for someone in pain."

"I understand how difficult it is to feel anxious, sad, or depressed, and how those feelings can impact the relationships in your life. You do not have to face these challenges alone. My work as a therapist centers on providing empathy, understanding, and a safe place where you can openly express your thoughts and feelings. Together, we will process how the experiences and relationships in your life have affected your mood, your happiness, the way you communicate with others, and more importantly, the way you view yourself."

"I am incredibly passionate about psychotherapy, and not only that, I believe in it with all my heart. I value the individuality of each and every one of my clients, and I believe the relationship we form is the basis for real change and growth. I am committed to understanding my clients very deeply, and in helping them understand themselves. In addition to gaining insight and awareness, I encourage clients to utilize skills and implement change to help them live life to their fullest. I give 100% of my effort, attention, and focus on my clients to provide the best care needed."

"Check out some of my videos to get a sense of my style: www.matthewjdempsey.com/videos I use several approaches to tailor the therapy to each individual to work with clients in the most effective and efficient ways to reach all goals. Some methods in the therapeutic process include but aren't limited to understanding the impact of meaningful relationships in one's life, raising awareness of irrational thoughts and belief systems, increasing emotional connectivity, and strategizing behavioral changes. Through increasing emotional and cognitive awareness, you can achieve goals of enhancing your life and overall mood."

"I have always considered myself someone who perseveres in life while being tenacious and yet resilient to my core. I am able to integrate my strengths and utilize them as a therapist by being committed to providing a non-judgmental, supportive, and safe environment for my clients. I am available and honored to walk with you through this personal journey and to be the support system that will guide you to the awareness and insight you are looking for."

"If you are moving through a difficult transition or wanting to tend to the deeper psychological aspects of past traumatic situations or persistent addictions, my work can help you. My training is based in a psychoanalytic perspective coupled with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and a genuine appreciation for sexual, cultural, and spiritual diversity. A psychoanalytic view suggests that current problems may be sourced in unconscious patterns, often rooted in the past, that would benefit from attention and understanding. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy helps reduce addictive behaviors and anxiety through the practice of gentle self observation and present moment awareness."

"Psychotherapy can be a challenging and rewarding process. People often come to treatment to talk about what's wrong, but it is also important to talk about what's right. Each person has natural areas of strength we can capitalize on to increase coping skills, reduce distress, improve relationships, and develop a more positive outlook. With a collaborative approach that combines insight-oriented and goal-directed interventions, we will work together to create new pathways towards well-being. My integrative orientation uses psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and strength-based techniques to increase self-acceptance, flexibility, adaptability, and to improve your overall quality-of-life."

"My goal is to help you change and create the life you desire. In my practice with individuals, couples and families, I'll work together with you to identify the problem and work towards the solution. By applying creative therapeutic approaches and techniques, we'll discover unhelpful behavior patterns or negative thoughts that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I am able to integrate powerful techniques in treating couples. I completed Levels 1&2 Gottman training in assessment and intervention with couples."

"Thank you so much for visiting my page. I work with a variety of clients and my specialities include relationship issues, life changes and challenges as well as depression, anxiety, ADHD. I am a poly, kink, and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist and am sensitive to cultural issues. I work from a strength based perspective and use an eclectic style that may include cognitive behavior therapy, solution focused work and mindfulness practices."

"I believe there can be value in understanding 'how' and 'why' we have become a certain way and continue patterns that do not serve us; however, once we have figured that out, I like to get right to removing obstacles and having the life that you want."