Emotionally Focused Therapists in 90035
Stephanie Saari
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Are you and your partner stuck in a cycle of conflict that repeats over and over.... leaving you both feeling disconnected, frustrated and alone? As a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist and Supervisor, I use the most effective form of couples therapy, to help you to improve communication, stop your cycle of conflict, and build more trust, intimacy and connection.
Are you and your partner stuck in a cycle of conflict that repeats over and over.... leaving you both feeling disconnected, frustrated and alone? As a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist and Supervisor, I use the most effective form of couples therapy, to help you to improve communication, stop your cycle of conflict, and build more trust, intimacy and connection.
Sheryl K. Weissberg, MA, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90035
I work from a psychodynamic perspective, with additional specialized training in EMDR, Grief Counseling, and EFT.
I believe that our journeys, through life's experiences and struggles, make us who we are. My own life's journey has led me to my career as a psychotherapist, which allows me the opportunity, honor, and privilege, to work together with my clients to realize their own strengths, limitations, and to identify and achieve their goals. I believe this can take place, within a strong therapeutic relationship, built on non-judgment, trust, safety, and compassion.
I work from a psychodynamic perspective, with additional specialized training in EMDR, Grief Counseling, and EFT.
I believe that our journeys, through life's experiences and struggles, make us who we are. My own life's journey has led me to my career as a psychotherapist, which allows me the opportunity, honor, and privilege, to work together with my clients to realize their own strengths, limitations, and to identify and achieve their goals. I believe this can take place, within a strong therapeutic relationship, built on non-judgment, trust, safety, and compassion.
Navah Elyasian
Marriage & Family Therapist, EMDR, Certifi, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90035
I specialize in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, an advanced Attachment Based Couples Therapy.
You have had regular talk therapy for years, but you did not get the results that you need. As a Certified EMDR therapist, I will help you rewire your nervous system & move from survival mode (fight-flight-freeze-fawn) to a productive mode (emotional regulation- critical thinking- decision making - creative), thus leading the life that you desire. This evidenced based modality heals attachment traumas which are the roots of current symptoms. I specialize in Inner Child and Parts Work, Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), somatic based therapy & Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (Advanced Attachment Based Couples Therapy)
I specialize in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, an advanced Attachment Based Couples Therapy.
You have had regular talk therapy for years, but you did not get the results that you need. As a Certified EMDR therapist, I will help you rewire your nervous system & move from survival mode (fight-flight-freeze-fawn) to a productive mode (emotional regulation- critical thinking- decision making - creative), thus leading the life that you desire. This evidenced based modality heals attachment traumas which are the roots of current symptoms. I specialize in Inner Child and Parts Work, Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), somatic based therapy & Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (Advanced Attachment Based Couples Therapy)
Jessica Steinman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90035 (Online Only)
I use an Emotionally Focused approach working with my couples clients.
Many have lives where we wear many hats; home, career, relationships, family, and it can become overwhelming. When life adds stressors, it can make managing the hats difficult. I work with clients to take control of their lives by learning to set boundaries and discover the best versions of themselves, no matter what life has handed them in their pasts or in the present. My goal is for each person to learn why they are the way they are, learn how to progress through life, choose different paths, change patterns and behaviors to find a hopeful, peaceful sense of self.
I use an Emotionally Focused approach working with my couples clients.
Many have lives where we wear many hats; home, career, relationships, family, and it can become overwhelming. When life adds stressors, it can make managing the hats difficult. I work with clients to take control of their lives by learning to set boundaries and discover the best versions of themselves, no matter what life has handed them in their pasts or in the present. My goal is for each person to learn why they are the way they are, learn how to progress through life, choose different paths, change patterns and behaviors to find a hopeful, peaceful sense of self.
Einat Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90035 (Online Only)
I have advanced training in EFT and specialize in helping couples work through their negative cycle.
Finding the right therapist is not an easy task, especially when you are in a vulnerable spot in your life. You might have some hesitations about opening up to a person you don't know. Take the time to explore different options and make sure that you land with a person that feels safe for you. Because when there is safety- there is healing. My hope for my clients is that they feel seen, heard, and understood, so they can start making sense of what's not working for them, and work with me on how they want their life to look like. It's never easy! but it's very rewarding.
I have advanced training in EFT and specialize in helping couples work through their negative cycle.
Finding the right therapist is not an easy task, especially when you are in a vulnerable spot in your life. You might have some hesitations about opening up to a person you don't know. Take the time to explore different options and make sure that you land with a person that feels safe for you. Because when there is safety- there is healing. My hope for my clients is that they feel seen, heard, and understood, so they can start making sense of what's not working for them, and work with me on how they want their life to look like. It's never easy! but it's very rewarding.
I am a licensed psychologist with 30 years of broad clinical experience including in UCLA Hospital and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. I will work with you to understand how ordinary life events as well as unusual stressors, losses and traumas can have an impact on your emotional well being. Together we work to expand on your inner strength, your self-awareness, and help you make meaningful, desired, long-lasting changes. By living more authentically and cultivating a compassionate understanding of yourself, you can begin a path towards a more satisfying life with more satisfying relationships.
I am a licensed psychologist with 30 years of broad clinical experience including in UCLA Hospital and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. I will work with you to understand how ordinary life events as well as unusual stressors, losses and traumas can have an impact on your emotional well being. Together we work to expand on your inner strength, your self-awareness, and help you make meaningful, desired, long-lasting changes. By living more authentically and cultivating a compassionate understanding of yourself, you can begin a path towards a more satisfying life with more satisfying relationships.
Danielle Crowe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90035 (Online Only)
Are you feeling like there are areas of your life you would like to improve, but aren't sure where to start? I'm Danielle, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping people find balance and live their most authentic lives. My goal is to provide a healing environment where you feel safe to explore unhelpful patterns and identify areas of growth. While my focus is helping young adults ages 18-26, my background in an inpatient psychiatric hospital has given me experience with adults struggling with a variety of mental health conditions and from diverse backgrounds.
Are you feeling like there are areas of your life you would like to improve, but aren't sure where to start? I'm Danielle, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping people find balance and live their most authentic lives. My goal is to provide a healing environment where you feel safe to explore unhelpful patterns and identify areas of growth. While my focus is helping young adults ages 18-26, my background in an inpatient psychiatric hospital has given me experience with adults struggling with a variety of mental health conditions and from diverse backgrounds.
Are your existing coping skills not feeling effective enough? Do you feel overwhelmed often? You might be thriving in some aspects of your life, but feeling unhappy or unfulfilled in other areas. Well, you're not alone. We all struggle with some level of anxiety, stress, burnout, and other difficult feeling states. It's part of being human in this very complex and demanding culture that we live in today. With so many things "to-do," goals to accomplish, and people to please, it's easy to feel disconnected from what truly matters and brings meaning to life. Living on an autopilot survival loop. Can you relate?
Are your existing coping skills not feeling effective enough? Do you feel overwhelmed often? You might be thriving in some aspects of your life, but feeling unhappy or unfulfilled in other areas. Well, you're not alone. We all struggle with some level of anxiety, stress, burnout, and other difficult feeling states. It's part of being human in this very complex and demanding culture that we live in today. With so many things "to-do," goals to accomplish, and people to please, it's easy to feel disconnected from what truly matters and brings meaning to life. Living on an autopilot survival loop. Can you relate?
The relationship between you and your therapist is a unique one built on trust and honest communication. I am a licensed clinical social worker with five years experience. I am also a mediator with 14 years experience and former Executive Director of the California Academy of Mediation Professionals where I supervised a team of mediators helping them resolve thousands of court-related disputes. I have also conducted private couple and family mediations for the past ten years. I have 12 years experience in financial counseling, and 20 years experience as a university administrator.
The relationship between you and your therapist is a unique one built on trust and honest communication. I am a licensed clinical social worker with five years experience. I am also a mediator with 14 years experience and former Executive Director of the California Academy of Mediation Professionals where I supervised a team of mediators helping them resolve thousands of court-related disputes. I have also conducted private couple and family mediations for the past ten years. I have 12 years experience in financial counseling, and 20 years experience as a university administrator.
Dovid Meshchaninov
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, SEP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90035
As an integrative mind-body psychotherapist, I help my client’s overcome a range of issues including childhood traumas and relationship challenges. I help individuals using a comprehensive and holistic approach to overcome issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, sexuality and relationships. Each session is a focused time to help clients feel supported and unpack their struggles and traumas and navigate towards clarity and healing. Childhood traumas can be challenging to navigate and overcome, but with a compassionate and informed approach, healing and breakthrough are truly possible.
As an integrative mind-body psychotherapist, I help my client’s overcome a range of issues including childhood traumas and relationship challenges. I help individuals using a comprehensive and holistic approach to overcome issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, sexuality and relationships. Each session is a focused time to help clients feel supported and unpack their struggles and traumas and navigate towards clarity and healing. Childhood traumas can be challenging to navigate and overcome, but with a compassionate and informed approach, healing and breakthrough are truly possible.
Hello! I am an EMDR trained, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My passion is helping individuals/families achieve homeostasis by assisting them in learning to utilize their own strength. Having worked in many clinical settings such as social agencies, hospitals and schools, I have received a well rounded experience. In addition, using EMDR in my practice, I have witnessed much improvement in clients with specific and complex traumas, anxiety and depression.
Hello! I am an EMDR trained, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My passion is helping individuals/families achieve homeostasis by assisting them in learning to utilize their own strength. Having worked in many clinical settings such as social agencies, hospitals and schools, I have received a well rounded experience. In addition, using EMDR in my practice, I have witnessed much improvement in clients with specific and complex traumas, anxiety and depression.
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Are you experiencing periods of disappointment, frustration, anger, depression, and anxiety? Do you have the the desire to overcome these challenges? I offer psychotherapy service to the multicultural population. My practice focuses on creating a safe, non-judgemental environment to help clients develop a strong, meaningful and intimate relationships. I work with couples, adults and children with issues such as self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship issues by setting healthy boundaries,so they can feel at ease and live a meaningful life. As an experienced Marriage, Family and Child Therapist I assist you in achieving your goals.
Scott Ben-Yashar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90035 (Online Only)
All of our issues, at their core, involve fear, sadness or shame - whether we are dealing with individual struggles or relationship problems. Looking at both the past and present sheds light on the patterns of thinking and feeling you have created out of habit. We can also discover a greater awareness of what's going on within you, 'here-and-now.' Together, we will find new ways for you to find balance on a day-to-day basis.
All of our issues, at their core, involve fear, sadness or shame - whether we are dealing with individual struggles or relationship problems. Looking at both the past and present sheds light on the patterns of thinking and feeling you have created out of habit. We can also discover a greater awareness of what's going on within you, 'here-and-now.' Together, we will find new ways for you to find balance on a day-to-day basis.
Intimacy doesn’t just happen, it requires effort. If you're struggling with unprocessed trauma you might find yourself withdrawing from close relationships, especially the one you cherish the most. These wounds can lead to addictive behaviors, anxiety, or depression, that hold you back from being the person you can be, in wholesome and secure intimate relationships.
Intimacy doesn’t just happen, it requires effort. If you're struggling with unprocessed trauma you might find yourself withdrawing from close relationships, especially the one you cherish the most. These wounds can lead to addictive behaviors, anxiety, or depression, that hold you back from being the person you can be, in wholesome and secure intimate relationships.
Ketamin Journey - Yaakov Bekhor
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90035
I offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) through Journey Clinical, a client-centered platform for psychedelic therapy. Journey Clinical provides the psychiatric intake and medical support, while I provide the therapeutic space and guidance for your journey. I have trained with MAPS for MDMA therapy and Fluence for Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, and I bring extensive experience to my practice. I conduct preparation sessions before and integration sessions following the psychedelic experience, as research shows these are paramount to therapeutic success.
I offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) through Journey Clinical, a client-centered platform for psychedelic therapy. Journey Clinical provides the psychiatric intake and medical support, while I provide the therapeutic space and guidance for your journey. I have trained with MAPS for MDMA therapy and Fluence for Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, and I bring extensive experience to my practice. I conduct preparation sessions before and integration sessions following the psychedelic experience, as research shows these are paramount to therapeutic success.
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Ariella Rachel Benji Beyzer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90035 (Online Only)
I have experience working with clients from many diverse backgrounds. I spent a few years working in addiction treatment and have worked in residential treatment centers helping clients struggling with drug, alcohol, and gambling addictions through a 12 step lens. During the pandemic, I pivoted my career path and began focusing on clients struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, major life transitions, and parenthood struggles. I have also worked with clients struggling with ADHD to both process the diagnosis and work on behavioral changes. I have experience with individuals and couples!
I have experience working with clients from many diverse backgrounds. I spent a few years working in addiction treatment and have worked in residential treatment centers helping clients struggling with drug, alcohol, and gambling addictions through a 12 step lens. During the pandemic, I pivoted my career path and began focusing on clients struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, major life transitions, and parenthood struggles. I have also worked with clients struggling with ADHD to both process the diagnosis and work on behavioral changes. I have experience with individuals and couples!
Catherine Pancheri
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90035 (Online Only)
Are you ready to address areas of your life where you feel stuck, unfulfilled or are struggling? Therapy is a great start. Whatever is calling you to therapy - relationships, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, the therapeutic space allows you to deal with challenges, while being gently guided to help you understand and process what you are feeling, current blocks and ways to create the changes you want. I view therapy as self-care and an important and healing way to work through life’s difficulties. I will listen to you with curiosity and non-judgment to help you better understand yourself and stuck points.
Are you ready to address areas of your life where you feel stuck, unfulfilled or are struggling? Therapy is a great start. Whatever is calling you to therapy - relationships, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, the therapeutic space allows you to deal with challenges, while being gently guided to help you understand and process what you are feeling, current blocks and ways to create the changes you want. I view therapy as self-care and an important and healing way to work through life’s difficulties. I will listen to you with curiosity and non-judgment to help you better understand yourself and stuck points.
Hi, I’m Dr. Elisa Rabinow, with a deep understanding of the human psyche and a passion for helping others to reach their full potential within themselves and within their relationships, I strive to provide a safe and nurturing space for individuals to explore their inner world and cultivate positive change. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated, introspective, and interested in delving in deeper to issues occurring in daily life.
Hi, I’m Dr. Elisa Rabinow, with a deep understanding of the human psyche and a passion for helping others to reach their full potential within themselves and within their relationships, I strive to provide a safe and nurturing space for individuals to explore their inner world and cultivate positive change. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated, introspective, and interested in delving in deeper to issues occurring in daily life.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.