Therapists in Beverly Hills, CA
Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Paula E. Bruce, Ph.D & Associates, A Psych Corp
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Welcome to our practice! We are experienced clinicians in Beverly Hills and DTLA available to work with adults, children, couples and families. Some typical psychotherapy concerns are relationship issues, interracial/intercultural/interfaith relationships, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, undereating and overeating, body image issues, personality disorders, infidelity, high conflict divorce, family reunification, racial trauma, parenting/child behavior problems, sexual compulsivity/addiction, sexual abuse/assault, complex trauma/PTSD, compulsive spending/shopping, LGBTQIA+ concerns, BIPOC concerns, and more.
Welcome to our practice! We are experienced clinicians in Beverly Hills and DTLA available to work with adults, children, couples and families. Some typical psychotherapy concerns are relationship issues, interracial/intercultural/interfaith relationships, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, undereating and overeating, body image issues, personality disorders, infidelity, high conflict divorce, family reunification, racial trauma, parenting/child behavior problems, sexual compulsivity/addiction, sexual abuse/assault, complex trauma/PTSD, compulsive spending/shopping, LGBTQIA+ concerns, BIPOC concerns, and more.
Tammy Nelson
Counselor, PhD , CST, LPCC, CSCT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
If you're looking for healing in a relationship you're not alone. I have over 30 years in the field of sex and couples therapy and am licensed and certified, a TEDx speaker, a Ketamine assisted psychotherapist, and have written 6 books on this topic including The New Monogamy, Open Monogamy, When You’re The One Who Cheats, Getting the Sex You Want and What's Eating You. I offer Intensives for couples, creatives, celebrities, and those in betrayal crisis. I also offer supervision and consult groups for professionals looking for certification. Go to www.drtammynelson.com or www.ISTItraining.com
If you're looking for healing in a relationship you're not alone. I have over 30 years in the field of sex and couples therapy and am licensed and certified, a TEDx speaker, a Ketamine assisted psychotherapist, and have written 6 books on this topic including The New Monogamy, Open Monogamy, When You’re The One Who Cheats, Getting the Sex You Want and What's Eating You. I offer Intensives for couples, creatives, celebrities, and those in betrayal crisis. I also offer supervision and consult groups for professionals looking for certification. Go to www.drtammynelson.com or www.ISTItraining.com
Fiona Stone
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
I work with sexual desire discrepancy and infidelity, as well as providing LGBTQ+ competent psychotherapy.
Using warmth and empathy, I provide a safe space for you to explore how to strengthen your sense of self and your intimate relationships, enabling you to heal and grow authentically. My approach is supportive and direct with an emphasis on your needs, values, and experiences. I offer compassionate support to individuals and couples facing relationship difficulties, adjusting to challenging life transitions, or hoping to improve mental well-being. My goal is to guide you to understand, accept, and express your emotions by gaining personal insight, improving relationships, and exploring life’s concerns, conflicts, and contradictions.
I work with sexual desire discrepancy and infidelity, as well as providing LGBTQ+ competent psychotherapy.
Using warmth and empathy, I provide a safe space for you to explore how to strengthen your sense of self and your intimate relationships, enabling you to heal and grow authentically. My approach is supportive and direct with an emphasis on your needs, values, and experiences. I offer compassionate support to individuals and couples facing relationship difficulties, adjusting to challenging life transitions, or hoping to improve mental well-being. My goal is to guide you to understand, accept, and express your emotions by gaining personal insight, improving relationships, and exploring life’s concerns, conflicts, and contradictions.
Brittany Herrera
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
I'm qualified to help with many challenges; however, I specialize in helping teens, adults, and couples with anxiety, ADHD, PTSD/CPTSD, addiction, boundaries, attachment, communication, spirituality, gender dysphoria, infidelity, grief, and finding purpose/meaning.
Are you struggling to focus? Do you feel emotionally drained, insecure, or stuck in people-pleasing? Does conflict feel uncomfortable or scary? Do you fall into patterns in relationships, friendships, or career and wish you could break the cycle? Sometimes, it isn't obvious why we do the things we do, but we can sense we're not our most authentic or successful self. And even when we know the cause of our distress, changing our behavior can still be hard. That's where I come in. My job is to listen without judgment, pressure, or bias and help you examine the root causes of your challenges to create the change you want in your life.
I'm qualified to help with many challenges; however, I specialize in helping teens, adults, and couples with anxiety, ADHD, PTSD/CPTSD, addiction, boundaries, attachment, communication, spirituality, gender dysphoria, infidelity, grief, and finding purpose/meaning.
Are you struggling to focus? Do you feel emotionally drained, insecure, or stuck in people-pleasing? Does conflict feel uncomfortable or scary? Do you fall into patterns in relationships, friendships, or career and wish you could break the cycle? Sometimes, it isn't obvious why we do the things we do, but we can sense we're not our most authentic or successful self. And even when we know the cause of our distress, changing our behavior can still be hard. That's where I come in. My job is to listen without judgment, pressure, or bias and help you examine the root causes of your challenges to create the change you want in your life.
Kevin Wehe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
I help individual clients who feel stuck because of struggles with depression, anxiety, anger, and addictions. I help clients alleviate their depression, overcome their fears and addictions, and soothe their anger so that they can live more fulfilling lives with better relationships and careers. I help couples who have grown apart over the years improve their physical and emotional intimacy, and help couples rebuild trust and uncovering affairs, addictions, and other secrets or lies. I teach parents how to set firm boundaries with their children (infants to teens, ADHD, ODD) while also improving communication and openness.
I help individual clients who feel stuck because of struggles with depression, anxiety, anger, and addictions. I help clients alleviate their depression, overcome their fears and addictions, and soothe their anger so that they can live more fulfilling lives with better relationships and careers. I help couples who have grown apart over the years improve their physical and emotional intimacy, and help couples rebuild trust and uncovering affairs, addictions, and other secrets or lies. I teach parents how to set firm boundaries with their children (infants to teens, ADHD, ODD) while also improving communication and openness.
Stephanie Marie Davino
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Stephanie specializes in couples work, integrating Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) with Family Systems Theory and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). She has helped couples in the areas of effective communication, trust-building and infidelity recovery, enhanced sex life, co-parenting, and creating a more meaningful connection. Her approach is both LGBTQIA affirmative and sex positive. She also works with individuals from a wide range of cultural and life-stage backgrounds assisting with challenges including anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief and loss, identity exploration, sexual challenges, women’s issues, and trauma.
Stephanie specializes in couples work, integrating Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) with Family Systems Theory and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). She has helped couples in the areas of effective communication, trust-building and infidelity recovery, enhanced sex life, co-parenting, and creating a more meaningful connection. Her approach is both LGBTQIA affirmative and sex positive. She also works with individuals from a wide range of cultural and life-stage backgrounds assisting with challenges including anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief and loss, identity exploration, sexual challenges, women’s issues, and trauma.
Carl H. Shubs
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
SPECIALIZATIONS: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma/PTSD (Victims of Violent Crime, Rape, Domestic Violence, Adults Abused/Molested as Children, other traumatic experiences and losses) Addictions (substances/behaviors including sex), Gay/Lesbian/Bi Issues, Mind/Body, Relationships (including communication and Infidelities/Affairs), Self-Esteem/Insecurity.
YOUR LIFE'S NOT WORKING THE WAY YOU'D LIKE? Find out why, and we can change it together. Want to be heard and understood? Struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, gay/lesbian/bisexual issues, addictions (substances or behaviors including sex addiction), or infidelities? Want to stay together, but your marriage is rocky? Communication problems or behavior problems disrupting your relationship? DON'T LET OLD PATTERNS GET IN YOUR WAY. Visit my website for more information: http://www.DrCarlShubs.com. NEW BOOK: Traumatic Experiences of Normal Development, available on Amazon.
SPECIALIZATIONS: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma/PTSD (Victims of Violent Crime, Rape, Domestic Violence, Adults Abused/Molested as Children, other traumatic experiences and losses) Addictions (substances/behaviors including sex), Gay/Lesbian/Bi Issues, Mind/Body, Relationships (including communication and Infidelities/Affairs), Self-Esteem/Insecurity.
YOUR LIFE'S NOT WORKING THE WAY YOU'D LIKE? Find out why, and we can change it together. Want to be heard and understood? Struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, gay/lesbian/bisexual issues, addictions (substances or behaviors including sex addiction), or infidelities? Want to stay together, but your marriage is rocky? Communication problems or behavior problems disrupting your relationship? DON'T LET OLD PATTERNS GET IN YOUR WAY. Visit my website for more information: http://www.DrCarlShubs.com. NEW BOOK: Traumatic Experiences of Normal Development, available on Amazon.
Soheila Noorbakhsh Psy D
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
I specialize on treating issues related to infidelity and extramarital relationship.
Sometimes many of us are faced with major challenges in life. We spend months if not years struggling with our confusion, not making sense of our fear, living with our depression, losing loved ones to our anger, dueling with our shame, and waking up with anxiety.Sometimes we feel so unsure of where to turn for help and who to talk to... I feel privileged to be in a profession dedicated to people on their challenging times. My top priority is the well being of my clients and their loved ones.
I specialize on treating issues related to infidelity and extramarital relationship.
Sometimes many of us are faced with major challenges in life. We spend months if not years struggling with our confusion, not making sense of our fear, living with our depression, losing loved ones to our anger, dueling with our shame, and waking up with anxiety.Sometimes we feel so unsure of where to turn for help and who to talk to... I feel privileged to be in a profession dedicated to people on their challenging times. My top priority is the well being of my clients and their loved ones.
Robert McShane
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
I work with men navigating significant personal and professional life transitions. My areas of focus encompass substance abuse and recovery, anxiety, depression, body image, sexual compulsion, infidelity and relationship issues.
I work with men navigating significant personal and professional life transitions. My areas of focus encompass substance abuse and recovery, anxiety, depression, body image, sexual compulsion, infidelity and relationship issues.
Hana Esfandiari
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS , LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
"Life is not what it's supposed to be. It's what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference." I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist specializing in relationship and intimacy issues, sex therapy, infidelity, betrayal trauma and sex and porn addiction . I work collaboratively with my clients to facilitate recognition of their strengths so they can actualize self-growth, meet therapy goals, find peace and develop healthy relationships.
"Life is not what it's supposed to be. It's what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference." I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist specializing in relationship and intimacy issues, sex therapy, infidelity, betrayal trauma and sex and porn addiction . I work collaboratively with my clients to facilitate recognition of their strengths so they can actualize self-growth, meet therapy goals, find peace and develop healthy relationships.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
I offer a judgment-free form of counseling in a warm and welcoming environment. I help families, individuals, and couples work through complicated life processes in a nurturing and loving way. I assist your process by offering practical tools to work through even the most difficult situations. I specialize in marriage, individual, teen, and couples counseling dealing with infidelity, stress, depression, anxiety, life transition difficulties, anger management, personal development, and healthy communication practices. I look forward to hearing from you.
I offer a judgment-free form of counseling in a warm and welcoming environment. I help families, individuals, and couples work through complicated life processes in a nurturing and loving way. I assist your process by offering practical tools to work through even the most difficult situations. I specialize in marriage, individual, teen, and couples counseling dealing with infidelity, stress, depression, anxiety, life transition difficulties, anger management, personal development, and healthy communication practices. I look forward to hearing from you.
Rachel Rainne
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90209 (Online Only)
Rainne is very passionate about helping others heal from trauma including childhood abuse, sexual betrayal trauma, sexual assault, combat, among other types of trauma.
Rainne specializes in addiction and trauma and has been working in the field of psychotherapy since 2003. She is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist candidate (CSAT-C) through the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) and is being mentored by Heidi Kinsella. Rainne received her two master’s degrees from Pacifica Graduate Institute; one in Counseling Psychology and the other in Depth and Somatic Psychology. Working from an instinctual approach, Rainne connects deeply with clients and helps them learn to be free from their shame and suffering.
Rainne is very passionate about helping others heal from trauma including childhood abuse, sexual betrayal trauma, sexual assault, combat, among other types of trauma.
Rainne specializes in addiction and trauma and has been working in the field of psychotherapy since 2003. She is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist candidate (CSAT-C) through the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) and is being mentored by Heidi Kinsella. Rainne received her two master’s degrees from Pacifica Graduate Institute; one in Counseling Psychology and the other in Depth and Somatic Psychology. Working from an instinctual approach, Rainne connects deeply with clients and helps them learn to be free from their shame and suffering.
Michelle Bodwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (Online Only)
Loss, grief, loneliness, betrayal, despair, these experiences punctuate and define our lives.Yet all the while we’re longing for wholeness, connectedness, and authenticity in ourselves and relationships. Usually our coping strategies, often developed in our childhood, eventually stop working for us and the pain ensues. We can’t seem to find relief from the problems and find ourselves falling further into cycles of numbing or masking our pain. But I’m here to say there is hope, real change is possible! Our deepest hurts happen in relationships, but so can our deepest healing. If you want to dig deep, I'm ready to partner with you!
Loss, grief, loneliness, betrayal, despair, these experiences punctuate and define our lives.Yet all the while we’re longing for wholeness, connectedness, and authenticity in ourselves and relationships. Usually our coping strategies, often developed in our childhood, eventually stop working for us and the pain ensues. We can’t seem to find relief from the problems and find ourselves falling further into cycles of numbing or masking our pain. But I’m here to say there is hope, real change is possible! Our deepest hurts happen in relationships, but so can our deepest healing. If you want to dig deep, I'm ready to partner with you!
Roxanne Sarlak
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (Online Only)
Relationships are one of the most important components of our lives. They bring us happiness and joy but they have their fair share of challenges but sex shouldn't be one of them. When sex issues keep you from maintaining and obtaining healthy relationships than its time to seek support. I specialize in working with couples and individuals who struggle with sexual disorders, infidelity, sex/porn addiction, difficulty with sexual performance and/or arousal.
Relationships are one of the most important components of our lives. They bring us happiness and joy but they have their fair share of challenges but sex shouldn't be one of them. When sex issues keep you from maintaining and obtaining healthy relationships than its time to seek support. I specialize in working with couples and individuals who struggle with sexual disorders, infidelity, sex/porn addiction, difficulty with sexual performance and/or arousal.
Randi Levinson,MFT,CCS
MFT, CCS
Not Verified Not Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (Online Only)
Welcome! I have been a relationship therapist for both Individuals and couples for 16 years. This therapy/coaching will help you understand what you’re fighting about and how to repair. From infidelity recovery, sexless marriage to dating and all relationship concerns, this is my life’s passion to uncover and help you have a meaningful relationship and sex life. Uneven sexual desire, mismatched libidos, and various sexual challenges is very common in relationships, we offer this kind of help. I offer online Men's Groups and Women's Support Groups for sex and relationship concerns.
Welcome! I have been a relationship therapist for both Individuals and couples for 16 years. This therapy/coaching will help you understand what you’re fighting about and how to repair. From infidelity recovery, sexless marriage to dating and all relationship concerns, this is my life’s passion to uncover and help you have a meaningful relationship and sex life. Uneven sexual desire, mismatched libidos, and various sexual challenges is very common in relationships, we offer this kind of help. I offer online Men's Groups and Women's Support Groups for sex and relationship concerns.
Lily Fray
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, EMDR, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
As a sex and relationships therapist, I support individuals and couples in working through discrepancy in desire, betrayal and lack of trust due to infidelity, sexual compulsivity, sexual trauma, sexual inexperience, STI/STDs, sex therapy, ENM, healthy relationships, sexual dysfunction such as erectile dysfunction and vaginismus, and more. I use a warm and nonjudgmental approach to support clients in releasing shame to get to the root of healing. I believe that all clients have the inner resources and tools with which to navigate life’s challenges and that it is my job to support clients in identifying and strengthening these tools.
As a sex and relationships therapist, I support individuals and couples in working through discrepancy in desire, betrayal and lack of trust due to infidelity, sexual compulsivity, sexual trauma, sexual inexperience, STI/STDs, sex therapy, ENM, healthy relationships, sexual dysfunction such as erectile dysfunction and vaginismus, and more. I use a warm and nonjudgmental approach to support clients in releasing shame to get to the root of healing. I believe that all clients have the inner resources and tools with which to navigate life’s challenges and that it is my job to support clients in identifying and strengthening these tools.
Liliya George
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
AVAILABLE ONLINE AND IN PERSON. I specialize in couples therapy/marriage counseling. When working with you as a couple (or individually) I help you build closeness and connection; recover from an affair; give you practical tools to improve your communication and understand what guides your emotions and reactions; work through anxiety, depression, and ADHD within the relationship; resolve blended family issues; provide support during and after a divorce and while you are going through major life transitions. If your goal is to reconnect, repair and strengthen your relationship - you have come to the right place - I can help.
AVAILABLE ONLINE AND IN PERSON. I specialize in couples therapy/marriage counseling. When working with you as a couple (or individually) I help you build closeness and connection; recover from an affair; give you practical tools to improve your communication and understand what guides your emotions and reactions; work through anxiety, depression, and ADHD within the relationship; resolve blended family issues; provide support during and after a divorce and while you are going through major life transitions. If your goal is to reconnect, repair and strengthen your relationship - you have come to the right place - I can help.
Ilana Behar
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (Online Only)
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Sometimes we feel off. We know ourselves well enough to know “something needs to change,” but progress feels unclear or scary and we get stuck. There can be no change without awareness. I view therapy as a tool for just that: increased understanding of our inner and outer worlds. I primarily use a psychodynamic approach to guide exploration and confront the realities that inform you and that may be holding you back. We’ll start with clarity about what those are. With compassion and great care for safety we’ll continue to uncover your personal strengths that equip you with the self-confidence to navigate your life and relationships.
Sometimes we feel off. We know ourselves well enough to know “something needs to change,” but progress feels unclear or scary and we get stuck. There can be no change without awareness. I view therapy as a tool for just that: increased understanding of our inner and outer worlds. I primarily use a psychodynamic approach to guide exploration and confront the realities that inform you and that may be holding you back. We’ll start with clarity about what those are. With compassion and great care for safety we’ll continue to uncover your personal strengths that equip you with the self-confidence to navigate your life and relationships.
Bita Tebyani
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
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.
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.
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Infidelity Therapists
How does therapy for infidelity work?
A skilled infidelity therapist will provide a safe space for clients to communicate their feelings and concerns. The goal is to be completely honest about what led to the cheating and how it has affected the entire family to prevent it from recurring in the future. The therapist will help the clients work on rebuilding mutual trust and respect and developing better communication and conflict-resolution skills. If the goal is to remain a couple, clients will learn the “danger signs” for their specific relationship, and they will make a renewed commitment to be faithful.
How long does therapy for infidelity take?
Recovery from infidelity can take time, and it can vary from person to person. Generally, a therapist will want to see the clients at least once a week for around six months. Then the sessions can be arranged as needed, depending on the clients’ individual needs. While therapy may end or shift to an as-needed basis, it can take up to two years or more for some clients to fully recover from infidelity.
How does therapy help the partner who was cheated on?
When a client discovers their partner’s infidelity, their trust in the relationship and in the life they had together may be shattered. They often experience mental health symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, grief, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They don’t always want to stay in the relationship; they may feel ambivalent or may even want to leave. Therapy gives these clients a safe and healthy way to communicate all of their complicated emotions and concerns.
How does therapy help the partner who committed infidelity?
Infidelity often occurs when one or both partners’ emotional needs are not being met in the relationship. Therapy can help this client understand why they cheated and figure out how to address those unmet needs without resorting to infidelity in the future. This can lessen (but not entirely eliminate) the risk of repeated infidelity. Clients who cheat may also feel intense guilt about deceiving their partners, a sentiment that they can work through in therapy.