
Carol Waisman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Location
Are you uncomfortable in social situations, or experiencing conflict in important relationships? Do you struggle with unwanted habits? My practice is dedicated to assisting you to resolve emotional and behavioral issues that interfere with optimal functioning. By acquiring tools to help manage your moods and feelings, you can loosen compulsive patterns and achieve greater self-acceptance. I work collaboratively with my clients and strive to develop a partnership that begins with listening.
Primarily, I provide in-depth psychotherapy for individuals. I also offer marital counseling and couples therapy to defuse conflicts and to reinvigorate relationships; addiction treatment and addiction recovery (12-Step compatible); social anxiety treatment to normalize shyness, introversion and high sensitivity, and self-care strategies for navigating relationships.
I wrote my doctoral dissertation, "Standing With Shyness," to depathologize shyness and to deeply respect the natural temperament of each individual. I have taught graduate level "Substance Abuse Diagnosis and Treatment" and am trained in hypnotherapy and gestalt therapy which I find particularly helpful in working with clients.
Call or Email Carol Waisman for a free phone consultation now - (310) 912-3021
Finances
- Cost per Session: $180
- Sliding Scale: Yes
Pay By:
ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Out of Network
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Qualifications
- License: California / LCS 6290
- School: University of Wisconsin
- Year Graduated: 1970
Additional Credentials
- Certificate: Board of Behavioral Science / LCS 6290
- Certificate Date: 1978
Location
Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Addiction
- Divorce
Issues
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Medication Management
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Social Anxiety
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
Mental Health
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Thinking Disorders
Sexuality
- Bisexual
- Lesbian
- Gay
Client Focus
Ethnicity:
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Faith:
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
- Adults
Communities
- Aviation Professionals
- Gay Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Addiction Recovery
- EFT Emotional Freedom Technique
- Family / Marital
- Gestalt
- Hypnotherapy
- Journal Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Transpersonal
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
Professional Connections
Dr Waisman is a compassionate, gentle and knowledgeable clinician, experienced and a pleasure to sit with.

Dyan Kolb, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Last Modified: 27 Jun 2020