Therapists in Calabasas, CA
My style is empathic, interactive and collaborative and I incorporate various therapeutic models based on client’s needs such as cognitive behavior therapy, solution focused and family system.
Everyone experiences moments of challenge and struggle at some point in their lifetime. The first step could be hard in asking for help, but take comfort in knowing a caring and supportive therapist will hold your hand through it. I provide my patients with a safe and non-judgmental space to express their thoughts and feelings. I believe that every individual has the potential to heal from past trauma and current situations to improve their quality of life and emotional wellbeing.
My style is empathic, interactive and collaborative and I incorporate various therapeutic models based on client’s needs such as cognitive behavior therapy, solution focused and family system.
Everyone experiences moments of challenge and struggle at some point in their lifetime. The first step could be hard in asking for help, but take comfort in knowing a caring and supportive therapist will hold your hand through it. I provide my patients with a safe and non-judgmental space to express their thoughts and feelings. I believe that every individual has the potential to heal from past trauma and current situations to improve their quality of life and emotional wellbeing.
I have been licensed since 1995. In that time, I've helped my clients find constructive ways of addressing anxiety, depression, loss, learning disabilities, substance abuse and relationship issues, and My goal is to help people find the strength and courage to overcome life's challenges. I have over 25 years of training and practice in meditation, and this deeply informs my work. Mindfulness has become a big word lately, but Mindfulness is difficult to achieve without some sort of practice. My job is to help people find their practice do they can dedicate themselves to change and growth.
I have been licensed since 1995. In that time, I've helped my clients find constructive ways of addressing anxiety, depression, loss, learning disabilities, substance abuse and relationship issues, and My goal is to help people find the strength and courage to overcome life's challenges. I have over 25 years of training and practice in meditation, and this deeply informs my work. Mindfulness has become a big word lately, but Mindfulness is difficult to achieve without some sort of practice. My job is to help people find their practice do they can dedicate themselves to change and growth.
Raven Navarrete
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calabasas, CA 91301
At times when we feel overwhelmed, it seems easiest to escape or run away. The challenge with this is that even with a fresh start, the emotions still linger. I would like to sit with you and process these uncomfortable feelings and find ways to cope with seemingly impossible circumstances. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. I work from a person-centered approach, believing my clients have the skills and strength within to grow and thrive.
At times when we feel overwhelmed, it seems easiest to escape or run away. The challenge with this is that even with a fresh start, the emotions still linger. I would like to sit with you and process these uncomfortable feelings and find ways to cope with seemingly impossible circumstances. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. I work from a person-centered approach, believing my clients have the skills and strength within to grow and thrive.
Rachel Coates-Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91302 (Online Only)
We all have moments of difficulty in our lives. Sometimes these difficulties are due to unexpected life circumstances or life transitions and some difficulties are caused by underlining mental health challenges or disorders. Engaging in therapy is one tool that a person can use to assist with working through and managing these difficulties.
We all have moments of difficulty in our lives. Sometimes these difficulties are due to unexpected life circumstances or life transitions and some difficulties are caused by underlining mental health challenges or disorders. Engaging in therapy is one tool that a person can use to assist with working through and managing these difficulties.
I recognize and maximize the individual’s strengths, also help them to use their environmental support in their healing process. I believe there is no “one size fits all” type of therapy, I fit my style of therapy according to the need of my patients by using integrative approaches when it is suitable for my clients. I passionately follow cutting edge research in the field of neuroscience and take a lot of advantage of their finding in my practice. I have a broad range of experience in working with adolescents, adults and geriatric with the a very diverse background.
I recognize and maximize the individual’s strengths, also help them to use their environmental support in their healing process. I believe there is no “one size fits all” type of therapy, I fit my style of therapy according to the need of my patients by using integrative approaches when it is suitable for my clients. I passionately follow cutting edge research in the field of neuroscience and take a lot of advantage of their finding in my practice. I have a broad range of experience in working with adolescents, adults and geriatric with the a very diverse background.
Samantha Houda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91302 (Online Only)
My initial approach is to create an open and comfortable atmosphere by using open ended questions, engaging, having the client share about what’s important in their lives, their culture, background, hobbies. From there, explore reasons for coming into therapy - longstanding struggles, more recent/situation, history of trauma, are we in a crisis and are there safety concerns. This helps gauge the treatment interventions. As a feedback-informed, goal-oriented therapist, I would use the cognitive behavioral skill of exploring thoughts and feelings and how those may shape unhealthy/unwanted beliefs about themselves or others.
My initial approach is to create an open and comfortable atmosphere by using open ended questions, engaging, having the client share about what’s important in their lives, their culture, background, hobbies. From there, explore reasons for coming into therapy - longstanding struggles, more recent/situation, history of trauma, are we in a crisis and are there safety concerns. This helps gauge the treatment interventions. As a feedback-informed, goal-oriented therapist, I would use the cognitive behavioral skill of exploring thoughts and feelings and how those may shape unhealthy/unwanted beliefs about themselves or others.
I use an empathic, nonjudgemental, and strengths-based approach to therapy with my clients. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, self-harm, disordered eating behaviors, and relationship difficulties. My approach is collaborative, so that we can work together to reach your goals that are most important to you. Our individual sessions may include homework to increase practice with skills/strategies.
I use an empathic, nonjudgemental, and strengths-based approach to therapy with my clients. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, self-harm, disordered eating behaviors, and relationship difficulties. My approach is collaborative, so that we can work together to reach your goals that are most important to you. Our individual sessions may include homework to increase practice with skills/strategies.
Sarah Sharpe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91302 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to trust yourself? Are you wanting a deeper spiritual connection, or think you might be going through a spiritual awakening and feel overwhelmed and confused? Maybe you’re facing high sensitivity, people pleasing, anxiety, or perfectionism. These are things I understand on a deep, personal level, and I have a special place in my heart for those facing these challenges. My specialty is combining evidence based practices with spirituality, in order to guide you back to wholeness.
Are you struggling to trust yourself? Are you wanting a deeper spiritual connection, or think you might be going through a spiritual awakening and feel overwhelmed and confused? Maybe you’re facing high sensitivity, people pleasing, anxiety, or perfectionism. These are things I understand on a deep, personal level, and I have a special place in my heart for those facing these challenges. My specialty is combining evidence based practices with spirituality, in order to guide you back to wholeness.
Are you thriving, or merely surviving day to day? Do you often feel overwhelmed by anxiety? Perhaps it seems like anxiety has taken on a life of its own, leaving you feeling insecure & uncertain. Do you find yourself wishing someone else could step in, so you could finally breathe, and trust in yourself? If these feelings resonate with you, you may be searching for a therapist who can help you break free from the relentless cycle of anxiety & self-doubt. You might be looking for someone who can support you in building a true sense of self—someone who will help you establish a foundation from which you can trust yourself.
Are you thriving, or merely surviving day to day? Do you often feel overwhelmed by anxiety? Perhaps it seems like anxiety has taken on a life of its own, leaving you feeling insecure & uncertain. Do you find yourself wishing someone else could step in, so you could finally breathe, and trust in yourself? If these feelings resonate with you, you may be searching for a therapist who can help you break free from the relentless cycle of anxiety & self-doubt. You might be looking for someone who can support you in building a true sense of self—someone who will help you establish a foundation from which you can trust yourself.
My focus is on deepening my patients' understanding of their own behaviors, improving their communication and coping skills, increasing confidence and self-image, and moving toward a healthier and more satisfying level of functioning. I am fluent in both English and Farsi.
My focus is on deepening my patients' understanding of their own behaviors, improving their communication and coping skills, increasing confidence and self-image, and moving toward a healthier and more satisfying level of functioning. I am fluent in both English and Farsi.
Feeling overwhelmed and struggling to find balance in your life is a common experience many can relate to. These concerns can have a significant impact on your overall well-being and hinder your personal growth. Our dedicated interdisciplinary team is here to support you on your journey toward transformative changes. We provide personalized strategies that align with your unique values, fostering growth and facilitating recovery. Through one or more services, based on your needs, we empower you to achieve a life that is whole, healthy, and aligned with your goals.
Feeling overwhelmed and struggling to find balance in your life is a common experience many can relate to. These concerns can have a significant impact on your overall well-being and hinder your personal growth. Our dedicated interdisciplinary team is here to support you on your journey toward transformative changes. We provide personalized strategies that align with your unique values, fostering growth and facilitating recovery. Through one or more services, based on your needs, we empower you to achieve a life that is whole, healthy, and aligned with your goals.
I also help couples and welcome opening the process to family members when indicated.
I believe that effective therapy begins by focusing on fostering basic trust in our relationship. My foremost priority is to provide a caring, respectful response to my clients' emotional and psychological needs so that honest personal exploration can take place. I will be there to provide encouragement, sincere feedback, and support you in change. Once the source of your pain is clearly seen, discussed openly, and solutions are generated, joy and personal growth have the opportunity to return.
I also help couples and welcome opening the process to family members when indicated.
I believe that effective therapy begins by focusing on fostering basic trust in our relationship. My foremost priority is to provide a caring, respectful response to my clients' emotional and psychological needs so that honest personal exploration can take place. I will be there to provide encouragement, sincere feedback, and support you in change. Once the source of your pain is clearly seen, discussed openly, and solutions are generated, joy and personal growth have the opportunity to return.
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Elan Litenatsky
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Westlake Village, CA 91362
I am an experienced Associate Marriage And Family Therapist with a demonstrated history of working in the professional training & coaching industry.
My ideal client is someone ready to tackle challenges like OCD, addiction, trauma, anxiety, or relationship issues. They need a caring, evidence-based approach to feel better and improve their lives. Their goals include finding healthy ways to cope, communicating better, and becoming more resilient. They come to therapy to understand themselves, heal from the past, and create a happier, more fulfilling life. They value working together with a therapist to make lasting, positive changes and grow as individuals.
I am an experienced Associate Marriage And Family Therapist with a demonstrated history of working in the professional training & coaching industry.
My ideal client is someone ready to tackle challenges like OCD, addiction, trauma, anxiety, or relationship issues. They need a caring, evidence-based approach to feel better and improve their lives. Their goals include finding healthy ways to cope, communicating better, and becoming more resilient. They come to therapy to understand themselves, heal from the past, and create a happier, more fulfilling life. They value working together with a therapist to make lasting, positive changes and grow as individuals.
Mindi Levins-Pfeifer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
My specialty is building relationships and making clients feel safe in a space to share. I focus on 1:1 ,couples, families and groups. I am always looking to balance solution focused sessions with underlying clinical issues. Helping clients feel like they can get some relief early on in therapy is a priority. Anxiety, depression, addiction, family relation issues, life transitions and Covid are just some areas of work are that are my specialty. Whether you are comfortable free flow talking or need a more interview style, I am comfortable doing both. I also specialize in young adult and dual diagnosis.
My specialty is building relationships and making clients feel safe in a space to share. I focus on 1:1 ,couples, families and groups. I am always looking to balance solution focused sessions with underlying clinical issues. Helping clients feel like they can get some relief early on in therapy is a priority. Anxiety, depression, addiction, family relation issues, life transitions and Covid are just some areas of work are that are my specialty. Whether you are comfortable free flow talking or need a more interview style, I am comfortable doing both. I also specialize in young adult and dual diagnosis.
We will also work to foster insight into yourself, awareness of the family and generational origins of your issues, and self-empowerment.
You can overcome the challenges that you face today. Whether you are challenged by depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and/or another emotional health issue; counseling, specifically cognitive behavioral therapy, can help you overcome your mental health issues and transform yourself into the person you hope to become. I, Dr. Mark Sergi, have counseled adults, couples, and elders for over 20 years; helping hundreds of persons improve their emotional health and quality of life.
We will also work to foster insight into yourself, awareness of the family and generational origins of your issues, and self-empowerment.
You can overcome the challenges that you face today. Whether you are challenged by depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and/or another emotional health issue; counseling, specifically cognitive behavioral therapy, can help you overcome your mental health issues and transform yourself into the person you hope to become. I, Dr. Mark Sergi, have counseled adults, couples, and elders for over 20 years; helping hundreds of persons improve their emotional health and quality of life.
Always using a non-judgmental approach, I conduct interventions and family meetings to find personalized solutions to complicated issues.
I work with adults and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD, usually without the use of medication. Intrusive and upsetting thoughts can be so frightening that we feel trapped inside our own minds. It is my goal to help you to regain comfort within yourself. I help many clients manage withdrawal effects from drugs, alcohol, and prescription medication, including antidepressants.
Always using a non-judgmental approach, I conduct interventions and family meetings to find personalized solutions to complicated issues.
I work with adults and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD, usually without the use of medication. Intrusive and upsetting thoughts can be so frightening that we feel trapped inside our own minds. It is my goal to help you to regain comfort within yourself. I help many clients manage withdrawal effects from drugs, alcohol, and prescription medication, including antidepressants.
Craig Melton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CGCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
I am a marriage and family therapist in California working with children, families, teens and professional athletes. My specialties include life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationship problems, family stress, parenting, children with developmental delay, addiction and anger management. My counseling style is authentic and interactive. My approach is strength based and combines a cognitive-behavioral approach while utilizing mindfulness; solution-focused, and existential modalities.
I am a marriage and family therapist in California working with children, families, teens and professional athletes. My specialties include life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationship problems, family stress, parenting, children with developmental delay, addiction and anger management. My counseling style is authentic and interactive. My approach is strength based and combines a cognitive-behavioral approach while utilizing mindfulness; solution-focused, and existential modalities.
Kami A. Leonard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Canoga Park, CA 91303 (Online Only)
I also specialize in FAMILY THERAPY, an effective way to allow each family member to have a voice and be part of the solution.
You CAN heal... and have healthier thoughts, behavior and relationships! I specialize in treating severe anxiety, family therapy, phase of life transitions and Christian counseling. Finding the right therapist is essential to a positive and successful therapy experience. I offer genuine care and honesty to provide a nurturing environment where you can grow. Change requires intentional effort and willingness to try new approaches. If you are ready to learn and work, we will determine your therapy goals together and develop a plan to reach them. Please contact me for a free consultation.
I also specialize in FAMILY THERAPY, an effective way to allow each family member to have a voice and be part of the solution.
You CAN heal... and have healthier thoughts, behavior and relationships! I specialize in treating severe anxiety, family therapy, phase of life transitions and Christian counseling. Finding the right therapist is essential to a positive and successful therapy experience. I offer genuine care and honesty to provide a nurturing environment where you can grow. Change requires intentional effort and willingness to try new approaches. If you are ready to learn and work, we will determine your therapy goals together and develop a plan to reach them. Please contact me for a free consultation.
I am a licensed, clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience in psychology and psychotherapy with individuals, family and couples. I've been involved in private practice as well as numerous pro-bono projects including organizing a counseling program for Soviet immigrants, providing lectures and seminars for parents on issues of teenage substance abuse and behavior problems.
I am a licensed, clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience in psychology and psychotherapy with individuals, family and couples. I've been involved in private practice as well as numerous pro-bono projects including organizing a counseling program for Soviet immigrants, providing lectures and seminars for parents on issues of teenage substance abuse and behavior problems.
Annemarie Winic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (Online Only)
AnneMarie Winic, LCSW holds a License in Clinical Social Work after completing her Masters at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC and a Bachelors in Deaf Studies from CSUN. She meets the client where they are at, and however they are comfortable and appropriate- as Individuals, in a Family setting or in Groups. While specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems work, she uses an Eclectic model of therapy addressing whatever pressing needs the client comes in with: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Grief/Bereavement, etc. AnneMarie has experience with LA County's Department of Children and Family Services, 25+ years of
AnneMarie Winic, LCSW holds a License in Clinical Social Work after completing her Masters at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC and a Bachelors in Deaf Studies from CSUN. She meets the client where they are at, and however they are comfortable and appropriate- as Individuals, in a Family setting or in Groups. While specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems work, she uses an Eclectic model of therapy addressing whatever pressing needs the client comes in with: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Grief/Bereavement, etc. AnneMarie has experience with LA County's Department of Children and Family Services, 25+ years of
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Family Therapy
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.