Psychodynamic Therapists in Woodland Hills, CA
However my approach is eclectic drawing not only on behavioral cognitive, but psychodynamic and brief solution focused models.
Struggling with a mood disorder, anxiety or emotional upheaval? I see individuals, families and couples who need or benefit from help on relationship issues, family conflicts as well as symptom management. Further I am skilled working with substance abuse clients who are in recovery. For those interested in equine therapy I also utilize my three horses In Burbank and would love to hold an equine therapy session with you or family
However my approach is eclectic drawing not only on behavioral cognitive, but psychodynamic and brief solution focused models.
Struggling with a mood disorder, anxiety or emotional upheaval? I see individuals, families and couples who need or benefit from help on relationship issues, family conflicts as well as symptom management. Further I am skilled working with substance abuse clients who are in recovery. For those interested in equine therapy I also utilize my three horses In Burbank and would love to hold an equine therapy session with you or family
Since graduating with my master's in 2007, I have been in the mental health field. I go into the first session with a desire to learn about you, your needs, and how I can play a part in guiding you toward improving your mental health and reaching your goals. My goal is to provide you with a secure and understanding environment. Finding the right therapist is important and if I'm not, I'm fully supportive of you to continue your journey with someone else.
Since graduating with my master's in 2007, I have been in the mental health field. I go into the first session with a desire to learn about you, your needs, and how I can play a part in guiding you toward improving your mental health and reaching your goals. My goal is to provide you with a secure and understanding environment. Finding the right therapist is important and if I'm not, I'm fully supportive of you to continue your journey with someone else.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over ten years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, specializing in depression, anxiety, life transitions, and trauma. I offer compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each client’s unique needs, strengths, and goals. Using an eclectic approach with various therapeutic frameworks, I partner with clients to help them achieve their personal goals and fullest potential. I am also perinatally trained through PSI and passionate about supporting parents at any stage of their journey. My approach is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over ten years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, specializing in depression, anxiety, life transitions, and trauma. I offer compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each client’s unique needs, strengths, and goals. Using an eclectic approach with various therapeutic frameworks, I partner with clients to help them achieve their personal goals and fullest potential. I am also perinatally trained through PSI and passionate about supporting parents at any stage of their journey. My approach is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented.
I have 14 years of experience in various clinical areas, including crisis intervention, case management, medical social work, community program implementation, inpatient psychiatric care, conservatorship, clinical therapy, family health advocacy, developmental disabilities, and mental health court. I am dedicated to assisting the underserved and those seeking holistic health. I approach treatment with an open mind and heart, connecting with those ready for change and meaning. I meet clients where they are, using an eclectic approach to tailor treatment to individual needs and support goal achievement and fulfillment.
I have 14 years of experience in various clinical areas, including crisis intervention, case management, medical social work, community program implementation, inpatient psychiatric care, conservatorship, clinical therapy, family health advocacy, developmental disabilities, and mental health court. I am dedicated to assisting the underserved and those seeking holistic health. I approach treatment with an open mind and heart, connecting with those ready for change and meaning. I meet clients where they are, using an eclectic approach to tailor treatment to individual needs and support goal achievement and fulfillment.
Hey there! My name is Sophia, and I’m an OCD and anxiety therapist. I support women and queer individuals in learning to manage stress and anxiety through a multicultural lens. As a mixed-race Latina, I value creating an inclusive, affirming space for healing. I work with children, teens, adults, and families, and I’m passionate about helping clients understand their symptoms and develop practical coping tools. I’m empathic, straightforward, and down to earth—and as someone who lives with ADHD and OCD, I truly get it. I look forward to meeting you!
Hey there! My name is Sophia, and I’m an OCD and anxiety therapist. I support women and queer individuals in learning to manage stress and anxiety through a multicultural lens. As a mixed-race Latina, I value creating an inclusive, affirming space for healing. I work with children, teens, adults, and families, and I’m passionate about helping clients understand their symptoms and develop practical coping tools. I’m empathic, straightforward, and down to earth—and as someone who lives with ADHD and OCD, I truly get it. I look forward to meeting you!
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed in California and Illinois, who believes in the importance of mental wellness. Living a life that intentionally focuses on peace, joy and being the best version of yourself is my desire for you. Implementing and maintaining change to improve your emotional state is the key to living an emotionally healthy life. Through exploration, self-awareness, understanding and responsibility comes the power of positive change. I believe the more we understand, the less we fear and the less we fear, the more we're able to change.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed in California and Illinois, who believes in the importance of mental wellness. Living a life that intentionally focuses on peace, joy and being the best version of yourself is my desire for you. Implementing and maintaining change to improve your emotional state is the key to living an emotionally healthy life. Through exploration, self-awareness, understanding and responsibility comes the power of positive change. I believe the more we understand, the less we fear and the less we fear, the more we're able to change.
Hello, I'm Dr. Sebastian Vasilescu LMFT No. 117204. In a collaborative approach, I help guide Clients work through the many reasons why they arrive at therapy. Clients seem to have a very clear goal of bettering their lives, and I strive to make this happen by helping clients free themselves to heal relationally both in and out of the therapy room. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, & families with varying presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, marginalized oppression, relationship issues, and addiction.
Hello, I'm Dr. Sebastian Vasilescu LMFT No. 117204. In a collaborative approach, I help guide Clients work through the many reasons why they arrive at therapy. Clients seem to have a very clear goal of bettering their lives, and I strive to make this happen by helping clients free themselves to heal relationally both in and out of the therapy room. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, & families with varying presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, marginalized oppression, relationship issues, and addiction.
Isabel Newman Bailey
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT, MS
1 Endorsed
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
I work best with people who look high-functioning on the outside but feel exhausted, anxious, ashamed, or out of control on the inside. Whether it’s substances, disordered eating, perfectionism, or other coping strategies, my clients often feel torn between wanting to change and fearing what life will look like without their familiar habits. They are looking for a therapist who is both direct and warm—someone who can handle the full truth without judgment and help them build a life that feels more honest, connected, and sustainable.
I work best with people who look high-functioning on the outside but feel exhausted, anxious, ashamed, or out of control on the inside. Whether it’s substances, disordered eating, perfectionism, or other coping strategies, my clients often feel torn between wanting to change and fearing what life will look like without their familiar habits. They are looking for a therapist who is both direct and warm—someone who can handle the full truth without judgment and help them build a life that feels more honest, connected, and sustainable.
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or a major life transition? You may feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or unsure how to make sense of what you’re feeling. I work with individuals and couples who want a safe, nonjudgmental space to process grief and loss without criticism or pressure to “move on.” Therapy offers support, normalization, and clarity as you explore your emotions, reconnect with yourself or your partner, and move toward healing at your own pace.
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or a major life transition? You may feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or unsure how to make sense of what you’re feeling. I work with individuals and couples who want a safe, nonjudgmental space to process grief and loss without criticism or pressure to “move on.” Therapy offers support, normalization, and clarity as you explore your emotions, reconnect with yourself or your partner, and move toward healing at your own pace.
Do you often find yourself alone in your parenting struggles? Raising kids is a tough job, one for which you may think you are unprepared. You are challenged by playing the multiple, and sometimes conflicting, roles of referee, cheerleader, and coach. You constantly need to manage the wide range of your child's emotions and behaviors. From a simple refusal to listen, to full blown temper tantrums, it is a constant struggle figuring out how to respond to your child's varying behaviors effectively. Yes Parenting isn't easy, but there is hope. You don't have to walk this journey alone.
Do you often find yourself alone in your parenting struggles? Raising kids is a tough job, one for which you may think you are unprepared. You are challenged by playing the multiple, and sometimes conflicting, roles of referee, cheerleader, and coach. You constantly need to manage the wide range of your child's emotions and behaviors. From a simple refusal to listen, to full blown temper tantrums, it is a constant struggle figuring out how to respond to your child's varying behaviors effectively. Yes Parenting isn't easy, but there is hope. You don't have to walk this journey alone.
Hello! My name is Riley and I enjoy helping individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or relationship challenges and want a safe space to feel understood. My ideal client is someone looking to improve communication, deepen self-awareness, and create healthier patterns. I offer warmth, authenticity, and practical tools to help you navigate what’s holding you back. Together, we build clarity, resilience, and meaningful change so you can move through life with more confidence and balance.
Hello! My name is Riley and I enjoy helping individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or relationship challenges and want a safe space to feel understood. My ideal client is someone looking to improve communication, deepen self-awareness, and create healthier patterns. I offer warmth, authenticity, and practical tools to help you navigate what’s holding you back. Together, we build clarity, resilience, and meaningful change so you can move through life with more confidence and balance.
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, navigating a difficult transition, or simply looking for a space where you can feel understood, welcome. I'm a bilingual therapist offering supportive, trauma-informed therapy to adults and families throughout California. I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, perinatal and postpartum challenges, trauma, grief, relationship stress, and major life changes. For parents, I offer specialized support for early childhood and parent-child relationships to strengthen secure attachment, ease emotional and behavioral challenges, and support confident, connected caregiving.
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, navigating a difficult transition, or simply looking for a space where you can feel understood, welcome. I'm a bilingual therapist offering supportive, trauma-informed therapy to adults and families throughout California. I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, perinatal and postpartum challenges, trauma, grief, relationship stress, and major life changes. For parents, I offer specialized support for early childhood and parent-child relationships to strengthen secure attachment, ease emotional and behavioral challenges, and support confident, connected caregiving.
I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner providing psychotherapy and coaching to individuals, couples and families. I employ techniques such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, feminine psychology, expressive arts therapy, transpersonal techniques, mindfulness and body based practices. I assist clients who are looking to restore the body, mind and spirit connection and feel more fulfilled and vibrantly alive. I see counseling as a partnership in which we embark on a journey together to assist you in living life with more confidence, ease, joy and connection.
I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner providing psychotherapy and coaching to individuals, couples and families. I employ techniques such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, feminine psychology, expressive arts therapy, transpersonal techniques, mindfulness and body based practices. I assist clients who are looking to restore the body, mind and spirit connection and feel more fulfilled and vibrantly alive. I see counseling as a partnership in which we embark on a journey together to assist you in living life with more confidence, ease, joy and connection.
The modalities that I use often are CBT, DBT solution focus, and psychodynamic.
I love my career and treat every client as if they are my only client. I’m passionate about helping people live to see their full potential and maximize their strengths while accepting their weaknesses. I’ve seen some success stories throughout my career, and that’s what drives me to keep expanding my practice.
The modalities that I use often are CBT, DBT solution focus, and psychodynamic.
I love my career and treat every client as if they are my only client. I’m passionate about helping people live to see their full potential and maximize their strengths while accepting their weaknesses. I’ve seen some success stories throughout my career, and that’s what drives me to keep expanding my practice.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in an eclectic style utilizing psychodynamic, feminist, trauma-informed, and social justice principles.
It's a privilege to witness clients’ growth and healing journeys. My hope is that they can live more authentic, peace-driven, and functional lives.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in an eclectic style utilizing psychodynamic, feminist, trauma-informed, and social justice principles.
It's a privilege to witness clients’ growth and healing journeys. My hope is that they can live more authentic, peace-driven, and functional lives.
In my practice, I typically use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy.
I focus on helping a wide range of people---children, adolescents, and adults. My adult patients typically come to me because of problems involving depression, anxiety, difficult relationships, and parenting issues. The children and adolescents I see typically have problems involving attention, depression, anxiety, oppositional behavior, and poor self esteem. These problems are often related to stress at home and at school. One of my specialties with youngsters is helping them cope with bullying (including cyber-bullying), harassment, and excessive social media use.
In my practice, I typically use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy.
I focus on helping a wide range of people---children, adolescents, and adults. My adult patients typically come to me because of problems involving depression, anxiety, difficult relationships, and parenting issues. The children and adolescents I see typically have problems involving attention, depression, anxiety, oppositional behavior, and poor self esteem. These problems are often related to stress at home and at school. One of my specialties with youngsters is helping them cope with bullying (including cyber-bullying), harassment, and excessive social media use.
I'm Jessica Perez (Jess), licensed LMFT 134695. My approach to therapy is direct yet understanding and respectful. I enjoy thinking outside the box and incorporating laughter when appropriate. I am skilled in working with clients who struggle with personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, identity issues, relationship challenges, grief, addiction, and difficulties related to the LGBT+ community.
I'm Jessica Perez (Jess), licensed LMFT 134695. My approach to therapy is direct yet understanding and respectful. I enjoy thinking outside the box and incorporating laughter when appropriate. I am skilled in working with clients who struggle with personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, identity issues, relationship challenges, grief, addiction, and difficulties related to the LGBT+ community.
You appear high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself. Maybe you struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism, burnout, relationship patterns, trauma, or high-functioning anxiety. You may already be deeply self-aware and insightful — yet still feel stuck repeating the same emotional cycles.
I help adults move beyond survival mode by addressing the deeper patterns, attachment wounds, and nervous system dysregulation underneath their distress.
You appear high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself. Maybe you struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism, burnout, relationship patterns, trauma, or high-functioning anxiety. You may already be deeply self-aware and insightful — yet still feel stuck repeating the same emotional cycles.
I help adults move beyond survival mode by addressing the deeper patterns, attachment wounds, and nervous system dysregulation underneath their distress.
Maybe you're unhappy and you're trying to do something about it. Anxiety is stressing you out; making you feel depressed, trapped and lost. You want to feel good about yourself and the direction you're taking in life. But right now you're feeling hopeless, helpless and alone. But you aren't! Together we can discover what's not working for you and find different ways of thinking that create new possibilities. A shift in your perspective can make all the difference in the world. Therapy facilitates discovery that will give you a greater sense of freedom and joy.
Maybe you're unhappy and you're trying to do something about it. Anxiety is stressing you out; making you feel depressed, trapped and lost. You want to feel good about yourself and the direction you're taking in life. But right now you're feeling hopeless, helpless and alone. But you aren't! Together we can discover what's not working for you and find different ways of thinking that create new possibilities. A shift in your perspective can make all the difference in the world. Therapy facilitates discovery that will give you a greater sense of freedom and joy.
I am here to listen and offer guidance in helping heal the wounded heart, mind, and body. I strive to empower clients achieve balance and reach the personal growth that can bring satisfaction in life. Seeking support from a therapist happens for various reasons. Sometimes, a life-changing crisis, transition, or past trauma causes undue stress, anxiety, depression, pain, anger, or other strong states of feelings and the person decides to no longer confront their troubles alone. By working collaboratively on defined goals, my hope is that you will obtain the relief and life fulfillment you seek.
I am here to listen and offer guidance in helping heal the wounded heart, mind, and body. I strive to empower clients achieve balance and reach the personal growth that can bring satisfaction in life. Seeking support from a therapist happens for various reasons. Sometimes, a life-changing crisis, transition, or past trauma causes undue stress, anxiety, depression, pain, anger, or other strong states of feelings and the person decides to no longer confront their troubles alone. By working collaboratively on defined goals, my hope is that you will obtain the relief and life fulfillment you seek.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.