Therapists in Beverly Hills, CA

I am a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst in private practice in Beverly Hills, CA. My clinical work with adults, children, and families includes psychoanalytic treatment of relationship and personality problems, difficulties with mood instability, depressed states, and anxiety. My teaching experience focuses on the Tavistock model of Infant Observation.

I work with clients who are motivated to find harmony within themselves, in their relationships, and in their lives. I specialize in providing psychotherapy for issues including anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, depression, body image, burnout, and relationship conflict. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples, and I provide parent/family coaching. My style is curious, warm, direct, and experiential. We will work together as you develop insight and self-acceptance, and you will gain skills to use outside of sessions as we focus on your short and long-term goals.

I have had a successful and active practice for more than 30 years helping adults, families,couples, adolescents and children. While the treatment orientation I take is geared to the individual needs and issues of the client, I believe that an interactive and responsive relationship yields the most connection with the client and produces the most lasting results.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at the Center for Mental Health Excellence (CFMHE), I bring a compassionate and empathetic approach to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's unexpected challenges. I understand that life's journey often deviates from our expectations, and my diverse experiences have enriched my ability to support others in this field. Whether you're struggling with postpartum depression, motherhood, marital issues, family conflicts, teenage difficulties, or substance abuse, I focus on breaking down life's hurdles into achievable steps, ensuring you have the support you need.

I am passionate about helping couples reconnect. Sometimes couples can become disconnected and that can be very painful. Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy is a scientifically proven method that brings couples together in new ways that lead to long-lasting secure attachment. In a safe space, partners can explore their feelings and behaviors in order to understand themselves and each other at a much deeper level. You can escape your negative interactive cycle and create a new beautiful dance with your partner. I would like to help you get there! Please call me for a free consultation in Beverly Hills, Downey or Torrance.

Through establishing a genuine therapeutic connection in a compassionate environment we can collaboratively unpack difficulties and challenges you may be experiencing and look at possibilities towards overcoming these towards living a more manageable and satisfying life. I utilize various methods and approaches towards this end and work with a diverse population of children, adolescents, teenagers, adults, elders, couples, families and groups. I treat a wide variety of issues with ease in a present and nonjudgmental manner.

I've 25 years of experience treating FAMILIES, COUPLES, INDIVIDUALS, CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS. I can help you identify your challenges, guide you to meet your goals, and support you in becoming your personal best! You have the ability to find strength within to welcome change & learn ways to improve your life & relationships. MARRIAGES & FAMILIES can be affected by stress, illness, trauma, misunderstandings, & various challenges. Unions can be rebuilt. CHILDREN & TEENS have wonderful & distinctive ways of expressing themselves. They can MEET THEIR GOALS when they REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL by understanding their strengths & weaknesses.

Thank you for considering a new therapeutic relationship. These are unique times that have brought many different stressors to an already chaotic world. Please value your self-care at this time and feel free to reach out if you need psychological support or guidance. My clients typically include those who are seeking a long-term therapeutic relationship, as well as those who are hoping to address a specific issue in a limited time. I utilize an integrated, tailored approach. Always kind, supportive and non-judgmental, I will also provide direct feedback needed to facilitate change.

For over 25 years, Dr. White has maintained a wide-ranging private practice that includes individuals, groups, couples, children and families. Her work draws on developmental and depth psychologies as well as family systems theory. Special interests include couples coping with infertility, parenting, and dreamwork. She often collaborates with colleague and husband Barry Michels--author, along with Dr. Phil Stutz, of the best-selling book The Tools. Parents seeking advice appreciate Dr. White's extensive background in child development. She helps children and families with issues that involve discipline, life transitions and loss such as divorce and death, and academic and social challenges.

“I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” ― Thomas A. Edison talking about his attempts to invent the light bulb. At times we feel that we are failing. In our relationships, our jobs, day-to-day struggles or life itself. However, often our so-called "failed attempts" are crucial steps towards increased well-being and healing. In more than 18 years as a marital and family therapist I have been continuously humbled by clients' creativity, resilience and curiosity in bringing about that healing.

As a Clinical Psychologist, the major emphasis of my clinical practice is psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and adolescents. I realize every individual is unique and take a very hands approach to working with you. My specialties include working with depression, anxiety, all types of trauma, substance and alcohol abuse, love and sex addiction, cultural diversity and handling life's transitions. I am trained in EMDR, Mindfulness, and Meditation, and use these techniques to supplement the talking therapy. I am personal and get to know you on a deeply professional level and am dedicated to growth and prosperity.

I strive to be a therapist who is empathic and non-judgmental while utilizing insight to help patients to increase self-awareness. I have witnessed clients become more empathic towards themselves as well seeing their suffering decrease. Therapy can markedly improve the quality of clients' relationships, work, and play. An important aspect of therapy is looking at your feelings in the present moment or "here and now" with me. The therapeutic relationship itself helps heal and we will analyze it at times. I aim to create an environment where the client feels safe and free to express themselves to increase self awareness.

I’ve been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 20 years. I work with individuals, couples, and children, and supervise other clinicians. I’m a former faculty of USC and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. My treatment model has been recognized as a “Best Practices Model” by the California Institute of Mental Health. You can count on me for expert help.

I strongly believe that by creating a safe and grounded space, this will allow individuals to be comfortable in processing challenges of daily life to complex traumas. I am passionate about empowering others to cultivate greater self-awareness, confidence and attunement. My experience is working with children, adolescents and adults who have dealt with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, stressful life transitions, identity and relationship issues. I specialize in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds with a focus on first and second-generation immigrants, young adults and families–especially within the AAPI community.

You are many things to the people in your life. You are a spouse/partner, parent, child, friend, and working professional. Who are you to yourself? Are you your harshest critic? You don’t have to be. You don’t have to be anxious, worried, unhappy, sad, depressed, lonely, or overwhelmed. You can take time for yourself without guilt. You don’t have to suffer alone and you can grow into the person you were meant to be. Let’s get to the truth of who you are and what you want in a professional, safe, and supportive environment.

I believe positive changes happen when a client is committed to learning and growing. Clients who want to expand and enrich themselves through therapy, no matter what their diagnosis or life challenges are, are the clients with which I work well.and see effective changes.

Feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, lonely, or stuck? Struggling with self-esteem, relationships, motivation, or achieving your goals? We can work together to help you develop insight, understanding, and skills to manage these stressors and grow.

Using a combination of Spiritual Psychology & Clinical Hypnotherapy I help adults alleviate fear, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, PTSD, and addiction. I also work with childhood issues such as bed-wetting, sleeping, monsters, stress, fear, and study habits. My work is about uncovering the old stories you have that do not work anymore for you. These stories manifest in behavior that disturbs your peace. By using narrative therapy, reframing old stories, new positive ones emerge. I have authored a book and workbook, "The Soul's Coach-7 Paths to Healing Your Relationship" and "Supa Bunnee Go To Sleep." These books are available on Amazon.

We specialize in Rumination-Focused ERP for OCD and anxiety disorders. This approach focuses on treating compulsive rumination, and provides a highly systematic yet gentler approach to exposure therapy. RF-ERP can be helpful to patients who have not made significant progress in other types of treatment, including individuals with Pure O or Sensorimotor OCD.