Psychosis Therapists in West Los Angeles, CA
I am a veteran therapist. I have been in private practice for over thirty years and I provide therapy to older adults, adults and children Using warmth, sensitivity, patience, compassion, and wisdom I transform the therapy session into an environment where you can explore, learn, and examine your strengths and weaknesses. I am a gifted listener and problem-solver. You will feel safe with me to completely be yourself and know that I will be profoundly objective, kind, and confident in assisting you to ease your suffering and significantly increase your self-love, wisdom, self-respect and ability to make changes in your life.
I am a veteran therapist. I have been in private practice for over thirty years and I provide therapy to older adults, adults and children Using warmth, sensitivity, patience, compassion, and wisdom I transform the therapy session into an environment where you can explore, learn, and examine your strengths and weaknesses. I am a gifted listener and problem-solver. You will feel safe with me to completely be yourself and know that I will be profoundly objective, kind, and confident in assisting you to ease your suffering and significantly increase your self-love, wisdom, self-respect and ability to make changes in your life.
“I have a deep belief in treating the whole human being and not just the symptom whether it be physical, psychological or spiritual. Both my skill as a therapist and my knowledge of East/ West Psychology aids me in providing essential knowledge and techniques for clients to affect change. I have been in the fields of therapy and mindfulness meditation for the last 20 years and in that time I have focused on integrating what works for those clients I have served. My work is informed by over two decades of exploration into the heart and mind. From the monasteries of Asia to the lecture halls of cutting edge American Universities.
“I have a deep belief in treating the whole human being and not just the symptom whether it be physical, psychological or spiritual. Both my skill as a therapist and my knowledge of East/ West Psychology aids me in providing essential knowledge and techniques for clients to affect change. I have been in the fields of therapy and mindfulness meditation for the last 20 years and in that time I have focused on integrating what works for those clients I have served. My work is informed by over two decades of exploration into the heart and mind. From the monasteries of Asia to the lecture halls of cutting edge American Universities.
Benjamin C. S. Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
7 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, CA 90025
Is your child a blackbelt in avoiding responsibility, arguing their way out of any disagreement, or spending more time doing what they want rather than what you’ve asked them to over and over again? If only they’d sit still and finally listen. When it comes to children who have mastered these ancient arts however, such an approach rarely seems to work. Finding ways to help young people that isn’t perceived as scolding, lecturing, or punishing is my focus, and teaching them how to make peace with their inner world is my goal.
Is your child a blackbelt in avoiding responsibility, arguing their way out of any disagreement, or spending more time doing what they want rather than what you’ve asked them to over and over again? If only they’d sit still and finally listen. When it comes to children who have mastered these ancient arts however, such an approach rarely seems to work. Finding ways to help young people that isn’t perceived as scolding, lecturing, or punishing is my focus, and teaching them how to make peace with their inner world is my goal.
I have extensive training in CBT, DBT, DBT for Psychosis, Mediation, and Family Systems.
If old coping strategies have stopped working, reaching out is a practical first step. My communication style is direct and collaborative, mixed with genuine warmth. For 25 years, I have worked with youth and adults using short-term behavioral skills for immediate stress, and longer-term psychotherapy for broader issues. My background spans private and non-profit sectors as a clinician, supervisor, family mediator, program director, and consultant. This extensive experience helps me understand complex family dynamics, difficult life transitions, and systemic challenges.
I have extensive training in CBT, DBT, DBT for Psychosis, Mediation, and Family Systems.
If old coping strategies have stopped working, reaching out is a practical first step. My communication style is direct and collaborative, mixed with genuine warmth. For 25 years, I have worked with youth and adults using short-term behavioral skills for immediate stress, and longer-term psychotherapy for broader issues. My background spans private and non-profit sectors as a clinician, supervisor, family mediator, program director, and consultant. This extensive experience helps me understand complex family dynamics, difficult life transitions, and systemic challenges.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 36 years of experience working with adolescents & adults who are experiencing a wide range of difficulties including: *Depression, Anxiety, *Substance Misuse *PTSD *Interpersonal issues *Grief *Self-confidence/Personal Growth * Communication Skills *Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing both in clinical and Forensic settings * Anger Management *Forensic Psychology.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 36 years of experience working with adolescents & adults who are experiencing a wide range of difficulties including: *Depression, Anxiety, *Substance Misuse *PTSD *Interpersonal issues *Grief *Self-confidence/Personal Growth * Communication Skills *Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing both in clinical and Forensic settings * Anger Management *Forensic Psychology.
Briana is extremely compassionate, attuned, non-judgmental, and deeply cares about her clients. She is an advanced practitioner in CBT, DBT, and EMDR Phase I-III. She most recently worked as a psychotherapist at Mental Health America Los Angeles Wellness Center (MHALA) and was widely loved by her clients. Briana has worked with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, family crisis, and relationship conflicts.
Briana is extremely compassionate, attuned, non-judgmental, and deeply cares about her clients. She is an advanced practitioner in CBT, DBT, and EMDR Phase I-III. She most recently worked as a psychotherapist at Mental Health America Los Angeles Wellness Center (MHALA) and was widely loved by her clients. Briana has worked with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, family crisis, and relationship conflicts.
I’m glad you’re here and ready to explore meaningful change. As a licensed psychologist, I help clients clarify their goals and create lives that feel more joyful, authentic, and aligned with their values. My approach is warm, active, solution-focused, and goal-directed. I offer more than a listening ear—working collaboratively with you to develop practical strategies and a clear path forward. Whether you’re seeking emotional relief, stronger relationships, or deeper purpose, therapy can support lasting change. I invite you to reach out by text, email, or phone to explore whether working together feels like a good fit.
I’m glad you’re here and ready to explore meaningful change. As a licensed psychologist, I help clients clarify their goals and create lives that feel more joyful, authentic, and aligned with their values. My approach is warm, active, solution-focused, and goal-directed. I offer more than a listening ear—working collaboratively with you to develop practical strategies and a clear path forward. Whether you’re seeking emotional relief, stronger relationships, or deeper purpose, therapy can support lasting change. I invite you to reach out by text, email, or phone to explore whether working together feels like a good fit.
I am a licensed psychotherapist in CA, NC and SC. I have been a practicing clinician for more than 20 years, and have also supervised pre-licensed psychotherapists and graduate students for 11 years. I have an MS in Clinical Psychology from SFSU.
I am a licensed psychotherapist in CA, NC and SC. I have been a practicing clinician for more than 20 years, and have also supervised pre-licensed psychotherapists and graduate students for 11 years. I have an MS in Clinical Psychology from SFSU.
I am a practical clinician who draws from an array of psychological approaches to assist my patients in achieving their goals. In addition to being practical, my therapeutic approach is aimed at understanding and integrating the dissonant thoughts and feelings at the core of most problems. I employ a focused and systematic method to identify the barriers to an individual's development and bring about change through an understanding and relinquishing of old models of coping. I am also able to utilize psychological measures of personality and aptitude to assist my clients in making decisions about their treatment and goals.
I am a practical clinician who draws from an array of psychological approaches to assist my patients in achieving their goals. In addition to being practical, my therapeutic approach is aimed at understanding and integrating the dissonant thoughts and feelings at the core of most problems. I employ a focused and systematic method to identify the barriers to an individual's development and bring about change through an understanding and relinquishing of old models of coping. I am also able to utilize psychological measures of personality and aptitude to assist my clients in making decisions about their treatment and goals.
Are you struggling with feelings of hopelessness, fatigue, low energy, moodiness or loneliness? These can be symptoms of depression. Sometimes depression triggers feeling out of control with eating, alcohol or compulsive spending. Are you trying to improve your relationships with loved ones? I have been helping people improve their inner life and relationships for over 20 years.
Are you struggling with feelings of hopelessness, fatigue, low energy, moodiness or loneliness? These can be symptoms of depression. Sometimes depression triggers feeling out of control with eating, alcohol or compulsive spending. Are you trying to improve your relationships with loved ones? I have been helping people improve their inner life and relationships for over 20 years.
Are you feeling depressed, overwhelmed, or unsatisfied with your life or relationships? Do you need someone to listen and understand you? I have a passion for helping others achieve more fulfillment and balance in their lives. I primarily work with adults, couples, and adolescents, and use warmth and empathy to help address each unique individual's needs. My approach is integrative and holistic, combining traditional psychotherapy with mind-body techniques.
Are you feeling depressed, overwhelmed, or unsatisfied with your life or relationships? Do you need someone to listen and understand you? I have a passion for helping others achieve more fulfillment and balance in their lives. I primarily work with adults, couples, and adolescents, and use warmth and empathy to help address each unique individual's needs. My approach is integrative and holistic, combining traditional psychotherapy with mind-body techniques.
You might be someone who thinks deeply, feels intensely, and still struggles to make sense of what’s going on inside. Maybe you’ve hit a wall—emotionally, relationally, or in your career—and want to understand why. You may be carrying anxiety, unresolved trauma, or lingering shame, unsure how to shift long-standing patterns. My clients are often professionals and creatives, working through identity questions, depression, relationship struggles, or the complexities of living with bipolar disorder. You’re not looking for a fix—you’re looking to understand, evolve, and come home to yourself.
You might be someone who thinks deeply, feels intensely, and still struggles to make sense of what’s going on inside. Maybe you’ve hit a wall—emotionally, relationally, or in your career—and want to understand why. You may be carrying anxiety, unresolved trauma, or lingering shame, unsure how to shift long-standing patterns. My clients are often professionals and creatives, working through identity questions, depression, relationship struggles, or the complexities of living with bipolar disorder. You’re not looking for a fix—you’re looking to understand, evolve, and come home to yourself.
My ideal client is a human being seeking relief from emotional pain, disconnection, or patterns that no longer serve them, often shaped by past wounds, overwhelm, or unprocessed experiences. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, shame, relationship difficulties, or a loss of meaning, but beneath these issues they need safety, understanding, and to be seen without judgment. Their goals are not just symptom reduction, but greater self-trust, emotional freedom, healthier relationships, and a sense of wholeness. What they truly want is to feel at home in themselves and to believe they are not broken.
My ideal client is a human being seeking relief from emotional pain, disconnection, or patterns that no longer serve them, often shaped by past wounds, overwhelm, or unprocessed experiences. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, shame, relationship difficulties, or a loss of meaning, but beneath these issues they need safety, understanding, and to be seen without judgment. Their goals are not just symptom reduction, but greater self-trust, emotional freedom, healthier relationships, and a sense of wholeness. What they truly want is to feel at home in themselves and to believe they are not broken.
We all go through emotional storms where we feel emotionally and physically stuck; we worry too much and lose control of ourselves. Do you find yourself thrown off balance by your childhood trauma? Childhood traumatic experiences such as abandonment, abuse, and neglect lead to social anxiety. My approach is solution-focused and tailored to your needs and goals. I am committed to providing a profound sense of safety and offering compassionate and actionable guidance to all my clients.
We all go through emotional storms where we feel emotionally and physically stuck; we worry too much and lose control of ourselves. Do you find yourself thrown off balance by your childhood trauma? Childhood traumatic experiences such as abandonment, abuse, and neglect lead to social anxiety. My approach is solution-focused and tailored to your needs and goals. I am committed to providing a profound sense of safety and offering compassionate and actionable guidance to all my clients.
My Santa Monica-based practice offers customized, personalized, in-person psychological services to adults of all ages who are experiencing mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, trauma, insomnia, relationship concerns, or other struggles that are interfering in their ability to feel fully alive and satisfied. Note: As of October 2025, sliding scale therapy slots are now available via my Psychological Associate, Leticia Berg, MA. Our focus is on providing weekly, in-person individual therapy as well as referrals to other services as needed.
My Santa Monica-based practice offers customized, personalized, in-person psychological services to adults of all ages who are experiencing mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, trauma, insomnia, relationship concerns, or other struggles that are interfering in their ability to feel fully alive and satisfied. Note: As of October 2025, sliding scale therapy slots are now available via my Psychological Associate, Leticia Berg, MA. Our focus is on providing weekly, in-person individual therapy as well as referrals to other services as needed.
What causes depression, anxiety, or other dissatisfaction with our lives? In discovering the answer to this, people also discover themselves in new ways. The personal growth that blooms in the therapy opens doors inside and out, and creates the rich opportunities, and nurturing relationships we all want in life. Sometimes it's hard to see when you're in pain, but that experience can be an opening into a greater feeling of strength, confidence, and well being.
What causes depression, anxiety, or other dissatisfaction with our lives? In discovering the answer to this, people also discover themselves in new ways. The personal growth that blooms in the therapy opens doors inside and out, and creates the rich opportunities, and nurturing relationships we all want in life. Sometimes it's hard to see when you're in pain, but that experience can be an opening into a greater feeling of strength, confidence, and well being.
Using talk therapy, art therapy or EMDR, I help clients create a life that they enjoy; one that works for them. In sessions, I use compassion, insightfulness, kindness & knowledge (20+ years of experience) to help clients gain a clearer understanding of themselves. Together, we can work through old beliefs & change any unhelpful patterns of behavior that are no longer serving you and we can increase self awareness, self esteem and build resiliency.
Using talk therapy, art therapy or EMDR, I help clients create a life that they enjoy; one that works for them. In sessions, I use compassion, insightfulness, kindness & knowledge (20+ years of experience) to help clients gain a clearer understanding of themselves. Together, we can work through old beliefs & change any unhelpful patterns of behavior that are no longer serving you and we can increase self awareness, self esteem and build resiliency.
Is fear blocking you from moving forward with your dreams and preventing you from reaching your full potential? Do you keep repeating the same patterns because of the shadows created by your past traumas? Does your life seem unmanageable and you do not know who to turn to?
Is fear blocking you from moving forward with your dreams and preventing you from reaching your full potential? Do you keep repeating the same patterns because of the shadows created by your past traumas? Does your life seem unmanageable and you do not know who to turn to?
I have current availability for couples and individuals. My goal is to assist individuals struggling with trauma history, addiction, and mental illness in order to develop tools for healing yourself and the negative impact on relationships. The challenges you face are not as important as the tools you need to navigate them. I honor the differences and diversities in us all, and do not believe in using a 'cookie-cutter' approach with my clients. I am a certified Gestalt Experiential Therapist, with additional experience in multiple modalities, including Choice Theory, EFT, and Psychodynamic.
I have current availability for couples and individuals. My goal is to assist individuals struggling with trauma history, addiction, and mental illness in order to develop tools for healing yourself and the negative impact on relationships. The challenges you face are not as important as the tools you need to navigate them. I honor the differences and diversities in us all, and do not believe in using a 'cookie-cutter' approach with my clients. I am a certified Gestalt Experiential Therapist, with additional experience in multiple modalities, including Choice Theory, EFT, and Psychodynamic.
I address the issues, not just the symptoms.
Struggling with self-destructive life patterns or difficulty finding meaningful relationships? I focus on uncovering the underlying beliefs and experiences that create personal distress and keep you trapped in unfulfilling circumstances. Together, we'll address the issues unique to your situation using non-judgmental insight, relational therapy, and cognitive approaches.
I address the issues, not just the symptoms.
Struggling with self-destructive life patterns or difficulty finding meaningful relationships? I focus on uncovering the underlying beliefs and experiences that create personal distress and keep you trapped in unfulfilling circumstances. Together, we'll address the issues unique to your situation using non-judgmental insight, relational therapy, and cognitive approaches.
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Psychosis Therapists
What’s the most effective treatment for psychosis?
The most effective treatment for psychosis is coordinated specialty care. In this model, a team of professionals works with a patient to address all aspects of the underlying disorder. This approach incorporates individual or group therapy, employment and education support, family support and education, medication management (which often involves low doses of antipsychotics), and case management to facilitate problem-solving as needed.
When should people seek treatment for psychosis?
People should seek immediate treatment at the earliest indication of psychosis. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized or blocked speech, and agitated body movements. Early signs that a person may be developing a disorder that will lead to psychosis include suspiciousness of others, memory problems and distractibility, an inability to think clearly, rapid or nonsensical speech, withdrawal from friends or family, aggression toward others, and sensitivity to bright lights or noises.
What if psychosis is left untreated?
Without treatment, psychosis can have significant repercussions, including injuries, job loss, homelessness, financial or legal trouble, ruptured relationships, and suffering for the person and their family. While early treatment for psychosis often yields the best results, there is no point past which it becomes useless to seek treatment. At any point, treatment can make a difference.
How do I get someone else to seek treatment for psychosis?
It’s extremely difficult to watch a loved one suffer from hallucinations, delusions, and other elements of psychosis—sometimes exacerbated by their fears of treatment. Have a conversation with them in a quiet space and maintain a calm, supportive tone. Share your concerns about behaviors you’ve observed, suggest treatment, and explain the potential benefits. Listen carefully to their responses. The person may not be ready after one conversation, but with time, they may come around.