Family Therapy in Westlake Village, CA
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Samantha Tamburro
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Samantha Tamburro is a founding partner of Engage Psychological Services. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and has been working with children and families since 1996. Dr. Tamburro graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in marriage and
family therapy
from the University of Southern California. She received her doctorate degree in psychology from Pepperdine University. Dr. Tamburro works with children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders and more.
Waitlist for new clients
Eliza Nielsen Monteverdi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CPTT
Verified
Verified
With my masters in marriage and
family therapy
and certification in betrayal trauma recovery, I have gained the tools and clinical experience to help you get the place you want to be with yourself and in your relationship.
Have you been feeling a bit disconnected lately? Is the stress of life or your relationship been draining you? Do you feel like you have to sacrifice parts of yourself to stay in something that is not good for you? If this sounds like you, I would love to connect for a free complimentary 20-minute consultation to discuss how I can help. My therapeutic approach focuses on the importance of relationships, including the one with yourself. During our time together you will begin to naturally translate skills learned in therapy into your everyday life so that you can have more satisfying connections with people who matters most to you.
Not accepting new clients
Traci Page
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Marriage &
Family Therapist
(LMFT 89396) and a Registered Play Therapist. I specialize in Play Therapy, Individual,
Family
and Couples Therapy and have experience working with addiction in both adults and adolescents. I am in private practice in Westlake Village. I am also studying Animal Assisted Therapy and use my Newfoundland dog, Bentley, as my co-therapist in-training.
Nicole Sandifer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, , MFT
Verified
Verified
As a licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
I work collaboratively with clients to process painful emotions, navigate life-stressors, gain new insights, and take practical steps toward improved self-care and healthy pattern changes. My approach is insight-oriented, working from the assumption that the better you know yourself, the better you will function. Insight-oriented psychotherapy strives to teach you how and why you function in the ways you do, and to clarify your motivations. It gives you self-knowledge. Most of all, it gives you freedom to chose a different path and be the agent of positive change.
Lindsey Araiza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
These may include psychodynamic therapy, structural
family therapy
, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness.
I passionately believe in the human capacity for growth through empathy, insight, and connection. I use a gentle but direct approach to help my clients to navigate the road to change. I will help you to examine how your life experiences, interpersonal relationships and environment connect to your thoughts, feelings and actions. I have extensive experience in mental health and substance abuse recovery, and have worked with adults and adolescents in inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. In my practice I see individuals and couples, and have a strong background in
family therapy
.
Sousan B Amiri
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Some of my areas of interest include: trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress,
family
and marital conflict, and physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, and work related problems.
Do you, or a loved one, struggle with the weight of depression or anxiety? There are moments in all of our lives when we feel stuck, indecisive, and confused. Life gets messy, things don't go according to plan, and there is no clear right or wrong. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
Tanya Samuelian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
The process of finding a therapist is a difficult one and finding the right fit is one of the most important parts of growth and healing in therapy. Just by taking the time to read about me you have already made the most important step towards improving your life. I specialize in adults, couples and families focusing on but not limited to marriage and
family therapy
, anxiety, depression, communication, stress management and more. If you're not sure of exactly what you need or want to talk more about how we might work together, please contact me today. I provide evening & weekend appointments as well as concierge therapy services.
Elizabeth M Kolve
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified
Verified
Over the years I have trained in the variety of treatment modalities such as EMDR, Somatic, Interpersonal, Cognitive, Hypnosis, Neurofeedback and
Family
Systems.
My specialty is to treat Adult and Childhood ( Developmental Trauma), Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Phobias, Fear of flying, driving, claustrophobia and agoraphobia , medical issues related to stress. I also provide couples therapy, and premarital counseling.
Wendy De Augustine
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
Verified
I Wendy De Augustine, L.M.F.T., MA., am a Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
and have a MA in Art Therapy. I specialize in individual, couple, group and
family therapy
. My areas of focus include art therapy, narrative therapy and working with children, adolescents and adults. I received a 62-unit Masters of Arts degree in Psychology with a major in Marriage and
Family Therapy
/Art Therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute. I work extensively with depressed teens and adults, utlizing different techniques through a Narrative and Post Modern lens to provide what is most helpful to my clients.
Donna Toufer Berns
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, DCH
Verified
Verified
I provide psychotherapy to a wide variety of conditions including anxiety, depression,
family
conflict and parenting skills.
My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative, empathetic and unique to each individual's personal needs. I believe the most important component of therapy is establishing a genuine, trusting connection. I strive to create a therapeutic environment in which the clients feel respected, supported and understood in order to actively explore deep personal issues and experiment with new ways of thinking and behaving about their present and future. During our process, we will explore emotions and relationships that impact your life. Together we will clarify the development of thoughts and feelings and understand how they shape us.
Lester Summerfield
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who is here to help if you feel that your (or a friend or
family
member's) life is off balance. Your privacy will be highly respected in an environment that I am sure you will find tranquil and peaceful, yet clinical enough to treat you with proper diagnosis. Contact me today to receive your free PHONE consultation, to determine if I am the right therapist for you.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Is early trauma or
family
of origin issues effecting your present relationships? Is your relationship or codependency turning your life upside down? Are you having difficulty saying no or setting boundaries? Are you suffering with anxiety, depression. trauma, an anxious or avoidant attachment style? Are you trying to break free from a toxic, codependent, abusive, or narcissistic relationship? Or are you just stuck in your life? If you answered YES, to any of these questions, I am here to help. Whether seeking individual or couple counseling, I can help you heal from the past so you can live a more fulfilling life now.
Alexandra Sever
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you experiencing overwhelming anxiety, sadness, a broken relationship, life transition, or painful loss? Together we will work through the things that are holding you back. We will identify your pain, uncover freeing truths and establish healthy coping skills to help you experience internal & relational peace. I will collaborate with you to define the personalized treatment goals that are right for you. My belief in the uniqueness of every person is combined with my training in
family
systems theory, cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment theory as I work with you. Let’s start improving your life & relationships together.
Genevieve Lundberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR, PPS
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families. As a Marriage and
Family Therapist
and Art Therapist I utilize a variety of techniques to provide coping strategies to help with the challenges you are facing and help you reach your goals.
Kimberly Wick Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My private practice is a great place to share and explore very private thoughts and feelings without judgment. I use different modalities to address issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction or addiction of a loved one, grief and loss, as well as personal growth and life skills. I create individualized treatment plans that best suit your needs, and how much time you want to invest in between sessions on your own. Individual, couples and
family
counseling is a safe and confidential place to explore, talk, feel, process and grow.
Not accepting new clients
Kathy Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I am an Associate Marriage and
Family Therapist
working with individuals, couples, and families. I assist clients with communication, coping skills, problem-solving, as well as ways to build trust and strengthen healthy relationships. I focus on intimate relationships to nurture change and development. During personalized therapy sessions, I work to treat and resolve marital problems, conflict between parents and children, and the impact of substance abuse or mental illness. My goal as a therapist is to form a strong alliance and relationship to assist clients through their current difficulties.
Dr. Rachel Chistyakov
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PsyD, MA
Verified
Verified
My approach to therapy focuses on healing, connection, and emotional insight to allow individuals, couples, and families to reach their goals and improve their lives. We will work together to tailor your treatment so that whatever may be affecting you can be worked through in a safe, comfortable space. I utilize different treatment modalities like EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy and TRM to bring you the best treatment for your personalized needs. Some of my specialty areas include grief & loss, PTSD, couples and
family therapy
, depression, and anxiety.
Waitlist for new clients
Danielle Selvin Harris
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a Solution Focused Therapist who utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and
Family
System modalities.
Is your teenager feeling anxious or sad, grieving a loss, having problems in school or using drugs? Are you having trouble talking to your child about the changes they are going through? Your teenager experiences many stressors which can lead to various issues that impact your entire
family
and these stressors can be explored in therapy to give your
family
the relief you are searching for. Your teenager needs a safe place to express his/her feelings and learn healthier ways to cope with struggles to help him/her go on to lead a healthy life.
Summer L Gaynor
Marriage & Family Therapist, Summer Gaynor, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Life transitions can be an overwhelming experience. Changes within relationships, school/ work positions; shifts in
family
systems, i.e. a new child or struggling marriage; or managing stress involved with parenting/ care-taking. Transitions may lead one to feel unprepared, discouraged, or unheard. With personal experience, in addition to working in the field of mental health and addiction, I have worked to help individuals in navigating through these changes. My hope is to provide support to you/ the
family
in establishing a better understanding of one's needs, as well as identifying personal and interpersonal struggles.
Daniel Veselak
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed therapist working for the Ludington Institute for
Family
Enrichment.
I have worked with teens and adolescents as a camp counselor, youth director, and also high school water polo coach. I offer individual therapy for adolescents, teens, and adults who are depressed, stressed, anxious, or irritable at home, in school, or in social settings. I am interested in fostering positive identity in my practice with individuals, families, and couples. My work is guided by a belief that clients need to feel safe enough to explore why they "feel" the way they do, and to help them develop a positive self-regard.
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What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.