Do you want to save your marriage or wondering if you should stay or go? Are you staying in your marriage for all the wrong reasons? Are you getting divorced and don't know what to do? Do you need help with your children and co-parenting? Then the Divorce Doctor has a prescription for you. We help our clients have a Better Marriage, a Better Divorce and become Better Parents. Our prescription for whatever you are going through will allow you to focus on what is most important - the emotional well-being of you and your children.

What is getting in the way of living the life you truly desire? Do you feel overwhelmed, frustrated or lost? If so this may be an invitation to explore what is getting in the way. Together, we will work to identify the ways in which you feel stuck and shift unhealthy patterns that keep you from moving forward. I will support you in working toward clarity, self-acceptance as well as courageously changing that which no longer serves you. I take a holistic, integrative approach to facilitate the mind-body-spirit connection so that you may gain a better sense of self, identifying what you want––living a richer, more meaningful life.

Understanding how you love, is the first step in achieving the type of relationship you desire. Dr. Lyndsey Motarefi is a Clinical Sexologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As a Clinical Sexologist, she specializes in working with both couples and individuals whose goals are to address and overcome relationship and sex specific concerns. In addition, Dr. Motarefi has extensive experience therapeutically assisting those struggling with substance abuse and addiction, anxiety, and self-esteem.

I enjoy helping people navigate through the many turns our busy lives can take. Together, we can find meaning and the impetus to propel us forward towards a full expression of who we can be. In this exploration we can look at how our interpersonal relationships, creative careers, family history, sexuality, past traumas, financial life, unwanted behaviors/addictions as well as our emotional, intellectual and physical health intersect. Throughout I create a safe, supportive environment used to discover, nurture and empower new insights, options, and solutions. FYI, I'm located in the Beachwood Canyon Area, 90068.

I have successfully treated PTSD, survivors of rape, physical and emotional abuse, depression, auto accidents, divorce, infidelity and grief, as well as many other incidents that just don't seem to go away no matter what you've tried.

Are you feeling depressed, alone, or anxious? Are you struggling with an addiction? Are you tired of fighting with your partner? Do you want to heal after a break-up or divorce? Do you want to stop attracting the same partners in your life and start dating consciously? If you answered YES to any of these questions, chances are you feel frustrated, confused, and alone. The good news is that solutions do exist for you. I have helped many individuals, couples and families reach higher ground with an action-oriented approach to healing.

I do my best to keep an open mind and to create an environment that is conducive to fostering open communication and trust. I respect and value the thoughts and feelings of my client's. I believe that therapy is, ultimately, about freedom and that healing occurs through the process of self-exploration, understanding, finding meaning and deepening one's insight. I tend to work directly and dynamically, rather than passively; I do a lot of listening and I am also active in the therapeutic role.

***Accepting new clients*** Sometimes we find ourselves experiencing many difficulties alone or not sure of how to respond. There are often questions that come up for us. Some questions that I invite you to think about are: Are you worried that the ways you cope with stress and everyday life are harming your health or your relationships? Is your past keeping you from being in the present moment or affecting how you view the ? Do you wonder if your intimate relationship is healthy? Do you struggle to feel a sense of worthiness and belonging? Are you experiencing difficult emotions?

Are you feeling depressed, alone, or anxious? Are you struggling with an addiction? Are you tired of fighting with your partner? Do you want to heal after a break-up or divorce? Do you want to stop attracting the same partners in your life and start dating consciously? If you answered YES to any of these questions, chances are you feel frustrated, confused, and alone. The good news is that solutions do exist for you. We have helped many individuals, couples and families reach higher ground with an action-oriented approach to healing.

For 30 years, I have enjoyed assisting clients in working through a range of problems including anxiety and depression, relationship conflicts, grief and loss, career concerns, life transitions and creative blocks. My style is integrative and I tailor my approach to the specific needs of each client. I specialize in working with couples who are struggling with communication and intimacy problems. I work collaboratively to help both individuals and couples find a greater sense of well-being. Clients have said they appreciate my sense of humor, approachability and the relaxing environment I provide.

Frustrated with yourself because you can't seem to get it together and feel stuck? Feel like you have no idea how to get on track? Not clear on what you want, or know, but not sure how to get there? Feeling disconnected or unhappy in your relationships, with your partner or friends? Do you know, deep down, there has to be a better way? I help my clients work through anxiety, overwhelm, lack of clarity, work/life balance, perfectionism, self-sabotage, self-criticism, fear of failure, procrastination, self-image, body image, food or sexuality concerns, and help couples to improve communication, connection, and heal from infidelity.

If you are reading this then you have already taken the first step to addressing whatever challenge you are facing or questions you may be asking yourself. Perhaps you are unsatisfied with your life and don’t know why or how to change it. Perhaps you know what the underlying issue is but are afraid to tackle it. Maybe you struggle with co-parenting after a divorce or your teenager is self-harming and you want to help but don’t know how. Maybe you struggle with addiction or self-medicate to avoid dealing with emotional pain.

(Online Sessions for California Clients. Online and In-Person Sessions for Oklahoma Clients.) Do you crave change and desire a balanced life, but feel overwhelmed & alone? Are you facing a relationship problem that is difficult or painful? If you are searching for help and desiring a change, I can help you find your path toward greater happiness and success. I will provide you with a genuinely safe, judgment free space.

Making that first call for therapy can be hard. Maybe you’ve been thinking about it for awhile but were too busy or unsure about how to proceed. Schedule a free consult call on our website to get matched with one of our therapists. The good news is that by taking that step you may feel an immediate boost. Yay - therapy has begun! What's next? While we will explore the past, our focus is on how the present moment is being impacted. It’s not just talking about the same stuff from your childhood over & over again. Yes, there’s some exploration around why this might be happening, but really it’s more focused on how to move forward.

Our walk as a human being can be both challenging and beautiful. Sometimes we want to prolong the status quo and sometimes we want to let go of that which no longer serves. Sometimes we resist feeling loss and grief, yet want to learn how to experience beginnings and endings simply as a part of our journey. Often we become distracted and find ourselves singularly focused only on what we feel is "wrong." Perhaps we are seeking a return to the center of our own being, to the expansiveness of our heart and to a place of self-authority in our life.

I specialize in sexual issues and persistent psychogenic pain. Both of these realms entail working through trauma, anxiety, grief, impulsivity, and depression. In sex therapy, I help clients grappling with issues around functioning, sexual shame, sexual trauma, impulsive behaviors, sex and porn "addictions," low and hyper-arousal issues - all from a sex-positive, kink/poly/bdsm-friendly stance. I also help couples navigate challenges in their intimate relationships. With chronic pain and discomfort, I help people change their relationship to the symptoms, which leads to drastic reduction and often elimination of symptoms.

Most people I work with want similar things: to acquire insight into their lives, to identify the barriers that are holding them back and to develop the ability for change. My experience and training is in insight-oriented, relational psychotherapy and executive/career coaching. Whether you are grappling with anxiety, depression, past traumas, relationship problems, life transitions or finding a place in a culture that is not welcoming to you, I create a safe, confidential environment to explore the issues you are struggling with.

Looking for a therapist and showing up for your first appointment is scary! Making that initial call takes a lot of courage, but ultimately it will be the best gift you can give yourself. I work with a wide range of issues, from depression, anxiety, self-esteem or relationship problems to "stuck in a rut." My goal is to help you reach your goal.

Stress, self-consciousness, sadness, fear: they're part of being human. But if feelings like these are becoming so overwhelming that they're affecting your well-being or your relationships, I can be a supportive ally on your way toward healing and balance. In working with clients facing anxiety or panic, traumatic experiences, depression, body image issues, or creative or relationship struggles, I provide insight, tools, and support. We'll explore your core beliefs, improve communication, boost your self-compassion, figure out what's holding you back, and brainstorm strategies that will propel you toward your most fulfilling life.