"You will not experience the silent treatment. I am a board certified psychotherapist providing a wide range of evidence based skills tailor-made for individuals and couples. We'll develop a treatment plan to heal strained relationships, difficult situations, depressive and anxious feelings, career issues. As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist I help couples ease into discussions, changing the direction of a conversation from disappointment or divorce to growth. Successful individuals and successful couples know how to re-position their thoughts and feelings to create a better place for themselves in this world."

"I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to talk about issues. Common problems which my clients bring to therapy are depression, family conflict, anxiety, life transitions, relationships, workplace conflict, grief and loss. Often clients are seeking better communication and a lessening of conflict and stress in their lives. I have over 25 years of experience working with adults, couples (straight and gay), families, children, and adolescents. I help new clients identify goals for treatment and together we work out a plan for achieving them. My clinical expertise with various treatment approaches helps clients to realize their desired goals."

"It is my experience after practicing over 24 years that it is not so much what you think that is important rather it is how you feel. We are motivated by our feelings. A thought is usually not sufficient to initiate lasting change unless it is connected to a feeling. Psychotherapy is usually sought when the individual is in crisis and feels overwhelmed. When an individual is overwhelmed it is like being overloaded with more hurt then can be lived with. The therapist is a catalyst to help the individual integrate their feelings and thoughts and to live in the present."

"We are all in relationships. We desire connection and want healthy, fun relationships. And the relationship that often frustrates us is our partnership. We assume that this is the place where we find safety and comfort and yet find ourselves feeling confused, misunderstood, hurt or just not heard. Though we know that relationships are complex, we don't really understand why they can be so difficult. As a relationship therapist, I treat couples and individuals and I facilitate your growth so you can have the love you desire. You can start your journey today with your partner or alone."

"Stepping into therapy may be due to depression, anxiety, phobias, relationship issues, sense of unhappiness, sense of emptiness or inability to find much meaning in life and living. It can be a choice we make to explore ourselves today, examine the past or expand on ideas and future dreams. If you are driven to grow, develop and have a natural curiosity in examining life, living and discovering more about your own path, then psychotherapy is one way to engage in series of exploratory dialogues."

"How does "therapy" work? Psychotherapy works by helping you look at feelings, thoughts and behavior in situations which you find problematic. It helps you to learn more effective ways in dealing with those situations. Psychotherapy is a collaborative effort. You and I will identify your goals -- what you want to have happen, and agree on how you'll know when you're making progress. I will talk to you about the length of time it may take to help you see changes. Progress, and change, can happen."

"I have 30 years of experience helping children, adults, couples and families to resolve conflicts, heal from trauma or losses, and create more loving relationships. I enjoy working with children of all ages as well as adolescents. My work with children is enriched by my also being a parenting consultant; I teach parents how to approach problems, intervene effectively, and foster cooperation. I am skilled at assisting people of all ages to recover from abuse, trauma, loss, anxiety and depression and acquire new coping skills and stress management. I design a treatment that fits the goals, needs and strengths of each individual, couple or family."

"I work with clients mainly using a cognitive behavioral perspective but I also do interpersonal therapy and E.M.D.R. I help my clients work towards the goal of resolving their problems and improving their lives in a meaningful way. Many of my clients suffer from depression and anxiety. I enjoy working with clients needing to cope with grief, loss, and life transitions. I help them to regain their stability and reach a more optimum state of mental health."

"I have had training and experience in several types of therapy; psychodynamic, dream work, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness-based psychotherapy which uses meditation as a complement. Most of my clients are experiencing depression, anxiety or going through a life crisis/transition. I enjoy using books and readings to concretely extend the therapy to life outside the sessions. A special interest is working with writers to faciliate their creative process. And I find humor is very important in therapy as in life."

"I am particularly effective working with people who come to therapy with histories of childhood trauma, including emotional, sexual and/or physical abuse, and family neglect and/or abandonment. I have a strong commitment to helping men come to grips with the pains, conflicts and deficits in their work and relational lives. At the same time, I believe I can be particularly helpful to women, as a male therapist, in their work with these kinds of issues. I work primarily with individual adults. I have expertise working with a wide range of issues, including substance abuse/dependence, depression and anxiety."

"I believe the catalyst for change in therapy lies in a warm, empathic, and trusting relationship between client and therapist. Life can be overwhelming at times, and it is especially important to have someone help you get through these challenges. I focus on identifying your strengths and help you resolve the underlying problems that prevent you from having a fulfilling life. An ideal client is someone who is motivated to make changes that will improve their emotional health, and relationships."

"To live a meaningful life, we all need support, safety, and a sense of purpose. As a trained professional, I have witnessed the ways individual strengths combined with strong support networks contribute to happy, healthy lives and relationships. My goal as a therapist is to help people build upon their strengths and supports to work through the issues that hold them back from living to their fullest potential. I work with couples and adults who are dealing with trauma, self-esteem and relationship issues, and addiction. I utilize EMDR therapy to augment talk therapy, integrating elements of CBT and mindfulness."

"My specialties include marital problems, depression, anxiety, adolescent issues, women's issues, parenting, crisis management, trauma-related cases such as domestic violence, physical or sexual abuse and many other issues. I am committed to helping my clients feel better and make changes easily, and I have the skills and passion to assist you in making better decisions. I am bilingual in Spanish. I can offer my services in the office, via Skype, via phone or in the comfort of your home or office. Available on Sundays as well as evenings."

"The OCD Center Los Angeles is a private, outpatient clinic specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and related anxiety-based conditions. Among the disorders we treat are: OCD, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Phobias, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (body image anxiety), Hypochondria (health anxiety), Trichotillomania (hair pulling), and Dermatillomania (skin picking). Unfortunately, traditional talk therapy has little impact on these conditions. Conversely, research has consistently found CBT to be the most effective treatment for these disorders. While treatment may last years with traditional therapy, most clients make dramatic improvement with CBT in just 4-6 months."

"Are you dealing with stress, fears, addictions or bad habits? Struggling with chronic confidence, motivation or performance issues? I am here to help. Together we'll figure out why you haven't (yet) been as successful as you would like. We'll root-out roadblocks, negative thoughts and limiting beliefs that hold you back from experiencing your definition of success and well-being."

"I have extensive training in the area of human sexuality. Difficulties with sexuality are linked to relationship and interpersonal problems. I am a certified sexual therapist and have had success treating numerous individuals and couples who are experiencing sexual difficulties. An additional area of expertise is Gerontology. I counsel individuals, couples and families dealing with loss, grief and death. I am a certified psychoanalyst with extensive training which has prepared me to treat a multitude of issues. I am a warm, caring person and also down to earth, real and engaged."

"Dr. David is currently in private practice full-time in Los Angeles, California and also holds a faculty appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor in the UCLA Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences where he supervises interns and residents. Dr. David received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Southern California and he completed both his clinical psychology internship and his neuropsychology post doctoral residency at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital."

"Are you concerned about your child's behavior? Is your child's behavior causing problems for your entire family? He's such a sweet kid, but some days he makes you want to pull your hair out! You work hard to raise your children right, but sometimes your daughter just doesn't appreciate you! Whether your child is failing in school, becoming violent, recovering from a suicide attempt, or struggling with ADHD or Anxiety - I'm here to help!"

"I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on NBC, CBS, CNN, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations."

"I am interested in your unique life journey, your struggles and your deepest longings. Therapy helps transform limiting patterns that keep us stuck and unable to experience life in a more fulfilling and nourishing way. With a compassionate and collaborative presence, I support others in reconnecting with themselves, deepening relationships, and feeling aligned with their true nature. Uncovering obstacles and connecting with inner guidance helps alleviate suffering and makes room for new possibilities and enlivening choices to emerge."