Family Therapy in 91423
Lea Witemberg Engle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in treating older (20+) adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, mood-disregulation, athletes with anxiety, EDOs, PTSD, relationship issues, and pregnancy issues. I have extensive experience working with the LGBTQ+ community, with individuals and couples, especially those struggling with cultural expectations of their family of origin, specifically the Latino population. I use a strength-based and client-centered approach which allows my clients to be active participants in their treatment process, empowering them to be active participants in their healing and change.
I specialize in treating older (20+) adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, mood-disregulation, athletes with anxiety, EDOs, PTSD, relationship issues, and pregnancy issues. I have extensive experience working with the LGBTQ+ community, with individuals and couples, especially those struggling with cultural expectations of their family of origin, specifically the Latino population. I use a strength-based and client-centered approach which allows my clients to be active participants in their treatment process, empowering them to be active participants in their healing and change.
Dan Drake
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, CSAT-S, CCPS-S
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
I have dual degrees in Marital and Family Therapy and Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary.
Have your sexual behaviors led to destructive consequences for yourself or your loved ones? Or has a discovery of your partner's secret sexual behaviors left you confused and devastated? There IS a way out. We specialize in providing a safe, non-shaming space where we can work through issues related to sexual addiction / compulsivity and betrayal trauma. We're here to help.
I have dual degrees in Marital and Family Therapy and Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary.
Have your sexual behaviors led to destructive consequences for yourself or your loved ones? Or has a discovery of your partner's secret sexual behaviors left you confused and devastated? There IS a way out. We specialize in providing a safe, non-shaming space where we can work through issues related to sexual addiction / compulsivity and betrayal trauma. We're here to help.
Stephanie Drotman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (Online Only)
DBT Family Classes are also available to families and loved ones of those struggling with BPD, SUD, or Bipolar Disorder.
Is your daily life chaotic and distressing? Do you struggle to navigate friendships or romantic relationships? Are there days you feel like you just cannot stop your thoughts from spiraling out of control? I am an intensively trained DBT therapist specializing in Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Complex Trauma, Relationship / Attachment issues, and Addictive / Co-Occurring Disorders. I utilize a non-judgmental, person-centered, strengths-based approach, incorporating additional evidence-based modalities such as ACT, CBT, Prolonged Exposure, TF-CBT, and IFS to help you begin to build your life worth living.
DBT Family Classes are also available to families and loved ones of those struggling with BPD, SUD, or Bipolar Disorder.
Is your daily life chaotic and distressing? Do you struggle to navigate friendships or romantic relationships? Are there days you feel like you just cannot stop your thoughts from spiraling out of control? I am an intensively trained DBT therapist specializing in Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Complex Trauma, Relationship / Attachment issues, and Addictive / Co-Occurring Disorders. I utilize a non-judgmental, person-centered, strengths-based approach, incorporating additional evidence-based modalities such as ACT, CBT, Prolonged Exposure, TF-CBT, and IFS to help you begin to build your life worth living.
Diana Lynn Barnes
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
The transition to motherhood is one of the most emotionally strenuous times in the life of a woman and her family. Preparation for this life-changing event is key to good mental health and a smooth transition. I specialize in women's mental health, around pregnancy and birth. I am a past president of Postpartum Support International, and current member of Maternal Mental Health Now in Los Angeles.and the statewide California Maternal Mental Health Collaborative as a core member of the training faculty.
The transition to motherhood is one of the most emotionally strenuous times in the life of a woman and her family. Preparation for this life-changing event is key to good mental health and a smooth transition. I specialize in women's mental health, around pregnancy and birth. I am a past president of Postpartum Support International, and current member of Maternal Mental Health Now in Los Angeles.and the statewide California Maternal Mental Health Collaborative as a core member of the training faculty.
By exploring and understanding one's personal and family history, individuals can more thoroughly explore their choices and make better decisions to live a happier and more fulfilling life.
In my therapy practice, I nurture a trusting relationship; one in which clients can feel safe to explore their thoughts and feelings. I work collaboratively and am interactive in my approach to therapy. I believe it is the relationship between a client and therapist that is paramount in creating lasting change and personal healing. Developing trust, understanding and authenticity is essential before any meaningful healing can take place. I work with my patients to help them achieve an awareness of themselves and their personal histories in order to broaden and deepen their sense of self-efficacy and self-esteem.
By exploring and understanding one's personal and family history, individuals can more thoroughly explore their choices and make better decisions to live a happier and more fulfilling life.
In my therapy practice, I nurture a trusting relationship; one in which clients can feel safe to explore their thoughts and feelings. I work collaboratively and am interactive in my approach to therapy. I believe it is the relationship between a client and therapist that is paramount in creating lasting change and personal healing. Developing trust, understanding and authenticity is essential before any meaningful healing can take place. I work with my patients to help them achieve an awareness of themselves and their personal histories in order to broaden and deepen their sense of self-efficacy and self-esteem.
Jessica Fieldman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Waitlist for new clients
My own life's journey has included finding a satisfying career path after years of unhappiness, finding healthy coping mechanism instead of destructive ones, working through several unhealthy relationships until ultimately finding a supportive and loving partner, and undergoing multiple rounds of fertility treatments in order to start the family we wanted.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose practice has four main focuses: (1) addiction; (2) young adults feeling overwhelmed by the transition to life after college; (3) individuals struggling to find love; and (4) couples facing difficulty starting a family. I have a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate University, a Master's Degree in Business Taxation from the University of Southern California, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley.
My own life's journey has included finding a satisfying career path after years of unhappiness, finding healthy coping mechanism instead of destructive ones, working through several unhealthy relationships until ultimately finding a supportive and loving partner, and undergoing multiple rounds of fertility treatments in order to start the family we wanted.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose practice has four main focuses: (1) addiction; (2) young adults feeling overwhelmed by the transition to life after college; (3) individuals struggling to find love; and (4) couples facing difficulty starting a family. I have a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate University, a Master's Degree in Business Taxation from the University of Southern California, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley.
Michelle Massi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Our group practice provides individual as well as family therapy for the treatment of anxiety, OCD and OC related disorders in children, adolescents and adults.
I have been treating OCD and anxiety disorders for 20 years in private practice. In addition to treating clients in private practice I have worked at the UCLA ocd Adult Intensive Treatment Program where I was the Associate Clinical Director. I also worked at the UCLA Childhood OCD, Anxiety & Tic Disorders Program as clinician and an independent evaluator. I am an iocdf BTTI faculty member and I presented at the IOCDF Conference in 2009, 2011-2024. In addition, I have attended the IOCDF Advanced Behavior Therapy Training Institute for BDD. I also offer training and consultation to clinicians, clergy members and family members.
Our group practice provides individual as well as family therapy for the treatment of anxiety, OCD and OC related disorders in children, adolescents and adults.
I have been treating OCD and anxiety disorders for 20 years in private practice. In addition to treating clients in private practice I have worked at the UCLA ocd Adult Intensive Treatment Program where I was the Associate Clinical Director. I also worked at the UCLA Childhood OCD, Anxiety & Tic Disorders Program as clinician and an independent evaluator. I am an iocdf BTTI faculty member and I presented at the IOCDF Conference in 2009, 2011-2024. In addition, I have attended the IOCDF Advanced Behavior Therapy Training Institute for BDD. I also offer training and consultation to clinicians, clergy members and family members.
I have been in practice since 1978 working with teens to seniors on a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, family/ relationship problems, harmful behaviors or feelings of emptiness or meaninglessness in their lives. Whether these emotional struggles have been throughout one's life, or the result of a life changing experience such as a divorce, death, illness or the transition of aging, everyone’s journey is unique. I work with each client in the way that best suits their personality and their individual needs.I believe Therapy is the opportunity to explore, learn and heal.
I have been in practice since 1978 working with teens to seniors on a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, family/ relationship problems, harmful behaviors or feelings of emptiness or meaninglessness in their lives. Whether these emotional struggles have been throughout one's life, or the result of a life changing experience such as a divorce, death, illness or the transition of aging, everyone’s journey is unique. I work with each client in the way that best suits their personality and their individual needs.I believe Therapy is the opportunity to explore, learn and heal.
Ledette Gambini
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
I have extensive experience working with families who are currently fostering a child or have built their family through adoption. I use a trauma informed and neurodevelopmental lens in all of my work, and understand how in utero and early developmental trauma affect children in many areas of their life. As a former foster parent and now an adoptive mom, I further understands how close relationships are created through a sense of safety and trust.
I have extensive experience working with families who are currently fostering a child or have built their family through adoption. I use a trauma informed and neurodevelopmental lens in all of my work, and understand how in utero and early developmental trauma affect children in many areas of their life. As a former foster parent and now an adoptive mom, I further understands how close relationships are created through a sense of safety and trust.
Jenni J.v. Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Jenni hails from a family of artists & performers, comes from a multicultural background, and worked in the entertainment industry for 20+ years.
Is something in your life just not working for you right now? For many people, therapy is the key to improving relationships, finding joy in one's career, and letting go of patterns that keep them stuck. I provide a safe space with an experienced and supportive approach that allows you to explore your potential for positive change. If you're committed to taking the next steps, together we can find ways you can create the healthy meaningful life you desire, while identifying and avoiding the toxic connections or choices that have held you back in the past.
Jenni hails from a family of artists & performers, comes from a multicultural background, and worked in the entertainment industry for 20+ years.
Is something in your life just not working for you right now? For many people, therapy is the key to improving relationships, finding joy in one's career, and letting go of patterns that keep them stuck. I provide a safe space with an experienced and supportive approach that allows you to explore your potential for positive change. If you're committed to taking the next steps, together we can find ways you can create the healthy meaningful life you desire, while identifying and avoiding the toxic connections or choices that have held you back in the past.
Jordan Held
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Jordan’s therapeutic practice centers around creating a healing-centered space for adolescents and their families, working to decrease maladaptive patterns, and strengthening communication within the family system.
Therapy is for everyone at any point. If you, your child or family is in need of support, reach out and Jordan can help with the rest. Jordan is trained in EMDR, Narrative Exposure Therapy and DBT, with expertise working with highly acute adolescent populations, complex family structures and teens discharging treatment. Jordan is an expert working with LGBTQ+ individuals , providing guidance and compassion no matter where you are on your journey. President & Founder of Relentless Pursuit Therapy & Consulting, Jordan is available for trainings, consultations and speaking engagements. Out of state coaching is also available.
Jordan’s therapeutic practice centers around creating a healing-centered space for adolescents and their families, working to decrease maladaptive patterns, and strengthening communication within the family system.
Therapy is for everyone at any point. If you, your child or family is in need of support, reach out and Jordan can help with the rest. Jordan is trained in EMDR, Narrative Exposure Therapy and DBT, with expertise working with highly acute adolescent populations, complex family structures and teens discharging treatment. Jordan is an expert working with LGBTQ+ individuals , providing guidance and compassion no matter where you are on your journey. President & Founder of Relentless Pursuit Therapy & Consulting, Jordan is available for trainings, consultations and speaking engagements. Out of state coaching is also available.
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I understand the challenges of modern relationships and how they can impact your life and your family's future.
Are you struggling in your marriage, feeling misunderstood and unappreciated by your partner? Do you worry about the impact your conflicts may have on your children's future relationships? My name is Dr. Fibus, and I specialize in helping couples transform their relationships and save their families. My ideal client is someone who is seeking a compassionate and collaborative approach to overcoming relationship challenges, with a desire to create a lasting and fulfilling marriage.
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Pavan Basra
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, Coach
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (Online Only)
If you don't like the road you're walking, let's pave a new one together! I work with women, young adults, and teens who are having difficulty maneuvering through life changes to help them achieve the life they envision. Together, we work on issues surrounding anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and outside pressures from society, family, culture, media and more. I approach my clients with a compassionate, direct, and non-judgmental lens. I am relatable and always honest. My clients learn to embrace confidence, be more assertive, manage emotions and relationships, and succeed in academics, career, and intimate relationships.
If you don't like the road you're walking, let's pave a new one together! I work with women, young adults, and teens who are having difficulty maneuvering through life changes to help them achieve the life they envision. Together, we work on issues surrounding anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and outside pressures from society, family, culture, media and more. I approach my clients with a compassionate, direct, and non-judgmental lens. I am relatable and always honest. My clients learn to embrace confidence, be more assertive, manage emotions and relationships, and succeed in academics, career, and intimate relationships.
Bernadet Yaghobian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Reiki Practitioner, I use an integrative approach that addresses the mind, body, and spirit to support my clients' well-being.
As an individual, you have a great capacity for creativity, decision-making, and imagination. However, past experiences may have caused emotional pain and hindered your ability to connect with others, find peace in everyday life, and move forward. These experiences still affect your present challenges, but you are motivated to address and heal your wounds. By changing the way you view your life's story, you hope to feel safe, heard, and increase your self-esteem and confidence.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Reiki Practitioner, I use an integrative approach that addresses the mind, body, and spirit to support my clients' well-being.
As an individual, you have a great capacity for creativity, decision-making, and imagination. However, past experiences may have caused emotional pain and hindered your ability to connect with others, find peace in everyday life, and move forward. These experiences still affect your present challenges, but you are motivated to address and heal your wounds. By changing the way you view your life's story, you hope to feel safe, heard, and increase your self-esteem and confidence.
Natalie Jambazian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, #106385
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Natalie is a licensed marriage and family therapist and Anger Management 818 facilitator working in private practice. Natalie works with individuals, families, children, teens and adults including but not limited to relationship issues, divorce, anger, anxiety, depression. Natalie has also received education and training in CBT, Mindfulness, Child Abuse, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, and Trauma Focused Therapy. Natalie's passion is helping client's overcome emotional and psychological distress by a Narcissist. Narcissistic Personality Disorder displays traits who have lack of empathy and an inflated sense of self-importance.
Natalie is a licensed marriage and family therapist and Anger Management 818 facilitator working in private practice. Natalie works with individuals, families, children, teens and adults including but not limited to relationship issues, divorce, anger, anxiety, depression. Natalie has also received education and training in CBT, Mindfulness, Child Abuse, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, and Trauma Focused Therapy. Natalie's passion is helping client's overcome emotional and psychological distress by a Narcissist. Narcissistic Personality Disorder displays traits who have lack of empathy and an inflated sense of self-importance.
Danielle Matthew
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
My name is Danielle Matthew. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (38708). I learned at an early age the importance of empathy and thinking of others. Over twenty years ago, I entered the medical profession because I wanted to help people who were experiencing emotional pain. I help adolescents, adults, couples and families who are in pain due to issues such as anxiety, severe stress, low self-esteem, or depression. Along with my private therapy practice, I am the founder of The Empowerment Space and the co-founder of CPE Collective.
My name is Danielle Matthew. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (38708). I learned at an early age the importance of empathy and thinking of others. Over twenty years ago, I entered the medical profession because I wanted to help people who were experiencing emotional pain. I help adolescents, adults, couples and families who are in pain due to issues such as anxiety, severe stress, low self-esteem, or depression. Along with my private therapy practice, I am the founder of The Empowerment Space and the co-founder of CPE Collective.
Dale K Rose
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT, CMAT, CTHP
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Hi, I'm Dale Rose, and I've been a licensed, practicing Marriage and Family Therapist in the Sherman Oaks-Studio City neighborhood for over 20 years. Do your behaviors and attitudes bother you, and would you like to change them? Would you like to feel more confident and competent, less anxious or depressed? With individualized therapeutic methods, you can address these issues and more. You will better understand how you got here and what you can do to change. You will learn to cope more effectively, heal your inner wounds, and communicate better with yourself and others.
Hi, I'm Dale Rose, and I've been a licensed, practicing Marriage and Family Therapist in the Sherman Oaks-Studio City neighborhood for over 20 years. Do your behaviors and attitudes bother you, and would you like to change them? Would you like to feel more confident and competent, less anxious or depressed? With individualized therapeutic methods, you can address these issues and more. You will better understand how you got here and what you can do to change. You will learn to cope more effectively, heal your inner wounds, and communicate better with yourself and others.
Jacqueline Steinberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Your family deserves support. Challenges that arise in childhood can impact one’s mood, how one copes with stress, and identity formation. Similar issues can arise for parents who may be experiencing this role for the first time, impacting one’s ability to bond with their children. Early intervention can support children as young as infancy to promote healthy functioning into adulthood as well as support parents who may be experiencing difficult feelings related to their own history.
Your family deserves support. Challenges that arise in childhood can impact one’s mood, how one copes with stress, and identity formation. Similar issues can arise for parents who may be experiencing this role for the first time, impacting one’s ability to bond with their children. Early intervention can support children as young as infancy to promote healthy functioning into adulthood as well as support parents who may be experiencing difficult feelings related to their own history.
Claudia A Domnicz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (Online Only)
I work with individuals, couples and families with a variety of issues. My areas of speciality include anxiety, depression, relationship issues , women's issues, career issues, and life transitions. Treatment may be brief to address a current problem or long term to work through lifelong patterns and gain insight . My style is holistic including working together and assisting you in finding hope and resolution to your problem.I can help you develop communication skills with your partner or family members , improve self-esteem , cope with losses and strengthen relationships . I provide a non judgemental and supportive environment .
I work with individuals, couples and families with a variety of issues. My areas of speciality include anxiety, depression, relationship issues , women's issues, career issues, and life transitions. Treatment may be brief to address a current problem or long term to work through lifelong patterns and gain insight . My style is holistic including working together and assisting you in finding hope and resolution to your problem.I can help you develop communication skills with your partner or family members , improve self-esteem , cope with losses and strengthen relationships . I provide a non judgemental and supportive environment .
Pnina Gersten
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (Online Only)
My specialty is working with Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, panic disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Agoraphobia, Eating Disorders, Addiction and Substance Abuse, Family Conflict, Grief and Marriage Issues.
Unfortunately, life is not fair all the time. My goal is to help you navigate your journey and help you feel safe in the process. I work with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan and children over 11 years old. I hope to facilitate change through dialogue and support to help define life’s purpose and our choices to achieve the goals, purpose, authenticity, and self-esteem we long for and deserve using Gestalt, interpersonal, and existential theories.
My specialty is working with Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, panic disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Agoraphobia, Eating Disorders, Addiction and Substance Abuse, Family Conflict, Grief and Marriage Issues.
Unfortunately, life is not fair all the time. My goal is to help you navigate your journey and help you feel safe in the process. I work with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan and children over 11 years old. I hope to facilitate change through dialogue and support to help define life’s purpose and our choices to achieve the goals, purpose, authenticity, and self-esteem we long for and deserve using Gestalt, interpersonal, and existential theories.
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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.