Therapists in Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA
Allan Mouw
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, JD/MBA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049 (Online Only)
I’m an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist close to licensure in Los Angeles.
IS THIS you? Have you missed countless holidays, birthdays, dates and/or vacations? Are your relationships under stress? Do you feel the pressure to preform or be perfect? Have you put your life on hold to be available for work 24/7? Have you spent many years searching for meaning and purpose? Looking to improve your boundaries? Want to be more mindful or work on self esteem? Do you find unhealthy ways to numb out? Do you have life concerns outside of work?
I’m an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist close to licensure in Los Angeles.
IS THIS you? Have you missed countless holidays, birthdays, dates and/or vacations? Are your relationships under stress? Do you feel the pressure to preform or be perfect? Have you put your life on hold to be available for work 24/7? Have you spent many years searching for meaning and purpose? Looking to improve your boundaries? Want to be more mindful or work on self esteem? Do you find unhealthy ways to numb out? Do you have life concerns outside of work?
Sanaz Saeidian
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049 (Online Only)
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I specialize in working with adults around challenges related to trauma, anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions including marriage and parenting.
I understand that each therapeutic journey is unique and that it takes courage to take steps towards gaining insight & clarity around your emotional and mental wellbeing. I tailor my approach based on your personal needs, values and preferences. I use a compassionate & trauma-informed approach to create a safe & supportive environment for you to develop inner strength & make meaningful changes in your life. We’ll work together to empower you with the tools you need to gain greater awareness into your past & help re-create your unique life story.
I specialize in working with adults around challenges related to trauma, anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions including marriage and parenting.
I understand that each therapeutic journey is unique and that it takes courage to take steps towards gaining insight & clarity around your emotional and mental wellbeing. I tailor my approach based on your personal needs, values and preferences. I use a compassionate & trauma-informed approach to create a safe & supportive environment for you to develop inner strength & make meaningful changes in your life. We’ll work together to empower you with the tools you need to gain greater awareness into your past & help re-create your unique life story.
Nikki Courtney, NGC Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Growth can be hard. Here is how I can help. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who strives to balance evidence-based, therapeutic approaches with warmth, humor and education. In collaboration with you, I will help you achieve your goals and grow as an individual. I am passionate about women’s health and the integration of mental health with physical wellness. I use an eclectic approach, leveraging modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), with strength-based, client-centered approaches based on your unique needs. Please feel free to read more at ngctherapy.com
Growth can be hard. Here is how I can help. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who strives to balance evidence-based, therapeutic approaches with warmth, humor and education. In collaboration with you, I will help you achieve your goals and grow as an individual. I am passionate about women’s health and the integration of mental health with physical wellness. I use an eclectic approach, leveraging modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), with strength-based, client-centered approaches based on your unique needs. Please feel free to read more at ngctherapy.com
Ariel Schoolsky
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049
My clinical work spans seventeen years, covering issues including grief and loss, trauma, infertility, creative blocks, divorce, childhood abuse, anxiety and depression, marital conflict and parenting challenges.
Our lives are constructed from many roles and stories. We, as human beings, are the teller of those tales. Is your narrative one, as Plato stated, flowing from "three sources: desire, emotion, and knowledge?" Is it rich in self-care, dignity, and compassion? Or, are the stories and thoughts you carry heartless, punitive, or corrosive?
My clinical work spans seventeen years, covering issues including grief and loss, trauma, infertility, creative blocks, divorce, childhood abuse, anxiety and depression, marital conflict and parenting challenges.
Our lives are constructed from many roles and stories. We, as human beings, are the teller of those tales. Is your narrative one, as Plato stated, flowing from "three sources: desire, emotion, and knowledge?" Is it rich in self-care, dignity, and compassion? Or, are the stories and thoughts you carry heartless, punitive, or corrosive?
Jorge Cherbosque
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Dr. Jorge Cherbosque has been a psychotherapist, keynote speaker and a workshop presenter in a myriad of international settings on a wide variety of compelling themes relating to happiness, success, well-being in the workplace, diversity issues, and marriage/family challenges and opportunities. Dr. Cherbosque’s passion lies in helping his clients reencounter their unicability - which is where their passions and talents align.
Dr. Jorge Cherbosque has been a psychotherapist, keynote speaker and a workshop presenter in a myriad of international settings on a wide variety of compelling themes relating to happiness, success, well-being in the workplace, diversity issues, and marriage/family challenges and opportunities. Dr. Cherbosque’s passion lies in helping his clients reencounter their unicability - which is where their passions and talents align.
Bonnie Banafsheh Shayeg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049 (Online Only)
Hi there lovers. You want to feel understood and connected socially and personally. It's important for you to explore your raw self without guilt or shame, yet most of us don't have that luxury. The goal of therapy is self exploration and awareness, recognizing conditionings, traumas, and learned patterns keeping you looping. People feel most benefit from therapy when they are ready to put in work outside the session as much as in the session. I use humor, empathy and directness to give you a stable yet direct support system to help navigate your life towards satisfaction and feeling fulfilled.
Hi there lovers. You want to feel understood and connected socially and personally. It's important for you to explore your raw self without guilt or shame, yet most of us don't have that luxury. The goal of therapy is self exploration and awareness, recognizing conditionings, traumas, and learned patterns keeping you looping. People feel most benefit from therapy when they are ready to put in work outside the session as much as in the session. I use humor, empathy and directness to give you a stable yet direct support system to help navigate your life towards satisfaction and feeling fulfilled.
Bill Cloke, Ph.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Psychotherapy is essentially a collaborative process where the feedback between the therapist and the person is without any sense of judgement or agenda.Therapy is about what works from the perspective of each person's unique personal experience. It allows for a fluid perspective to be understood and worked through. I am an active participant, providing descriptions along with mutually agreed upon insights and interpretations. I believe that the essential process within oneself and in a therapeutic setting should always contain compassion, understanding, respect and empathy. The goal is to develop a positive relationship with oneself and with others.
Psychotherapy is essentially a collaborative process where the feedback between the therapist and the person is without any sense of judgement or agenda.Therapy is about what works from the perspective of each person's unique personal experience. It allows for a fluid perspective to be understood and worked through. I am an active participant, providing descriptions along with mutually agreed upon insights and interpretations. I believe that the essential process within oneself and in a therapeutic setting should always contain compassion, understanding, respect and empathy. The goal is to develop a positive relationship with oneself and with others.
Alexandra Spigelman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049 (Online Only)
Life today can be overwhelming, chaotic and confusing. The demands and pressures of everyday life can cause anxiety, self-doubt and sadness, which prevents you from living life to its fullest. Often, we repeat the same patterns we have learned from childhood. These feelings can cause distress and can impact our functioning as well as impair our relationships with ourselves and others.
Life today can be overwhelming, chaotic and confusing. The demands and pressures of everyday life can cause anxiety, self-doubt and sadness, which prevents you from living life to its fullest. Often, we repeat the same patterns we have learned from childhood. These feelings can cause distress and can impact our functioning as well as impair our relationships with ourselves and others.
Roxane Cohanim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049
I specialize in psychodynamic therapy, providing support to children, teenagers, and adults through individual psychotherapy, play therapy, parent coaching, dyadic work with parents and children, and couples therapy. Rooted in psychoanalysis and object relations theory, my approach delves into early experiences and relationships, recognizing their profound impact on individuals' lives. Central to my role as a therapist is the cultivation of a meaningful and deep relationship with my clients; I view the therapeutic relationship as a powerful tool for healing.
I specialize in psychodynamic therapy, providing support to children, teenagers, and adults through individual psychotherapy, play therapy, parent coaching, dyadic work with parents and children, and couples therapy. Rooted in psychoanalysis and object relations theory, my approach delves into early experiences and relationships, recognizing their profound impact on individuals' lives. Central to my role as a therapist is the cultivation of a meaningful and deep relationship with my clients; I view the therapeutic relationship as a powerful tool for healing.
Penn Shelton
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW, CADC-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
As a therapist specializing in mental health, addiction recovery, trauma, relationships, and family dynamics, I have been helping adults, adolescents, couples and families navigate the challenges of life for the past ten years of clinical experience. Drawing from my experience as an addiction counselor since 2015, 4 years as a therapist, my personal journey of recovery for 12 years, I have developed a unique and integrated therapeutic framework that empowers my clients to discover the root cause of their problems. As my client, I will guide you to your truth rather than trying to impose my ideas of what I think is best for you.
As a therapist specializing in mental health, addiction recovery, trauma, relationships, and family dynamics, I have been helping adults, adolescents, couples and families navigate the challenges of life for the past ten years of clinical experience. Drawing from my experience as an addiction counselor since 2015, 4 years as a therapist, my personal journey of recovery for 12 years, I have developed a unique and integrated therapeutic framework that empowers my clients to discover the root cause of their problems. As my client, I will guide you to your truth rather than trying to impose my ideas of what I think is best for you.
Dr. Cristen DeSantis
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Being a human is hard! Managing relationships (familial, romantic, platonic, professional) with all kinds of different personalities, feeling comfortable and confident in our careers, finding healthy and lasting love, and feeling good about ourselves through it all can feel like an impossible task. We were never given a manual on how to do this! And while, as humans, we are incredibly resilient and have somehow found a way to get this far, some of the coping mechanisms we have developed throughout our lives may not be serving us anymore. I help clients gain insight into their thoughts & behaviors to help improve their outcomes.
Being a human is hard! Managing relationships (familial, romantic, platonic, professional) with all kinds of different personalities, feeling comfortable and confident in our careers, finding healthy and lasting love, and feeling good about ourselves through it all can feel like an impossible task. We were never given a manual on how to do this! And while, as humans, we are incredibly resilient and have somehow found a way to get this far, some of the coping mechanisms we have developed throughout our lives may not be serving us anymore. I help clients gain insight into their thoughts & behaviors to help improve their outcomes.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Hello and welcome! I look forward to meeting you and helping you gain insight into unhealthy relationship patterns, negative self talk and how that effects your mood and behavior, and tolerance for all of life's challenges. I have experience working with clients who are having difficulties with interpersonal relationships, families dealing with unhealthy boundaries, and individuals and couples seeking to deepen their relationships and strengthen communication skills. By no means is this an all inclusive list, so please do contact me so we can discuss what your needs are and how I can help.
Hello and welcome! I look forward to meeting you and helping you gain insight into unhealthy relationship patterns, negative self talk and how that effects your mood and behavior, and tolerance for all of life's challenges. I have experience working with clients who are having difficulties with interpersonal relationships, families dealing with unhealthy boundaries, and individuals and couples seeking to deepen their relationships and strengthen communication skills. By no means is this an all inclusive list, so please do contact me so we can discuss what your needs are and how I can help.
Sasha Melendez-Goldman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049 (Online Only)
Therapy is a richly unique experience unlike any other. Through collaboration, acceptance, and honesty my practice helps individuals open their minds to healing and fulfillment. I am passionate about creating a safe environment where you are the expert of your own story.
Therapy is a richly unique experience unlike any other. Through collaboration, acceptance, and honesty my practice helps individuals open their minds to healing and fulfillment. I am passionate about creating a safe environment where you are the expert of your own story.
Nicole Gabbay
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA , LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049 (Online Only)
Your relationship with your therapist is like no other relationship. My focus is to help you get to the root cause of your struggles. I find that healthy relationships are the key to psychological, physical, and spiritual health. I provide awareness into your behaviors, and the ability to see the underlying issues of why you're unsatisfied with your life. If you're having difficulty regulating your emotions when it comes to romantic relationships, or feel that you find yourself in the same relationship again and again, then you have come to the right place. I will help you get to the core of these issues
Your relationship with your therapist is like no other relationship. My focus is to help you get to the root cause of your struggles. I find that healthy relationships are the key to psychological, physical, and spiritual health. I provide awareness into your behaviors, and the ability to see the underlying issues of why you're unsatisfied with your life. If you're having difficulty regulating your emotions when it comes to romantic relationships, or feel that you find yourself in the same relationship again and again, then you have come to the right place. I will help you get to the core of these issues
Talia Mann
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049 (Online Only)
Finding the right therapist is challenging and taking the first step can be really scary. While I believe the mind and body are built to heal themselves, sometimes recovery is hard to navigate on your own. I utilize a variety of treatment models including Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.) I specialize in eating disorders, grief, and loss, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma-related issues. I primarily work with adolescents, couples, and adults. I'm a weight-inclusive, Health At Every Size, and an Intuitive Eating-aligned clinician.
Finding the right therapist is challenging and taking the first step can be really scary. While I believe the mind and body are built to heal themselves, sometimes recovery is hard to navigate on your own. I utilize a variety of treatment models including Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.) I specialize in eating disorders, grief, and loss, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma-related issues. I primarily work with adolescents, couples, and adults. I'm a weight-inclusive, Health At Every Size, and an Intuitive Eating-aligned clinician.
Seva Burmaka
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Psychotherapy and counseling help people gain fresh insights into themselves, cultivate fulfilling relationships, authentically express themselves, and lead happier, more fulfilling lives. Some are looking for help in navigating depression, anxiety, life changes, relationship difficulties, or improving emotional regulation.
Psychotherapy and counseling help people gain fresh insights into themselves, cultivate fulfilling relationships, authentically express themselves, and lead happier, more fulfilling lives. Some are looking for help in navigating depression, anxiety, life changes, relationship difficulties, or improving emotional regulation.
Tannaz Separzadeh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049
I serve to help clients struggling with depression, anxiety and daily life challenges. My clients aim to improve their coping with stressors, which in turn improves their relationships and quality of life.
I serve to help clients struggling with depression, anxiety and daily life challenges. My clients aim to improve their coping with stressors, which in turn improves their relationships and quality of life.
Rebecca Heins
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049 (Online Only)
Welcome to my practice! As a licensed clinical psychologist, I am committed to providing a safe and interactive space for you to heal from emotional pain. Seeking help takes courage, and I am privileged to begin this process of self-discovery with you.
Welcome to my practice! As a licensed clinical psychologist, I am committed to providing a safe and interactive space for you to heal from emotional pain. Seeking help takes courage, and I am privileged to begin this process of self-discovery with you.
Jamie Rudden
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049
People come to therapy at all different points in their life. Whether you're returning to better understand a new situation or coming for the first time to explore opportunities for growth, I am here to meet you where you're at. In my experience, people seek change when they are not fully aligned with the person they want to be. Our work together will be to identify these misalignments, to learn how to empathize with how they came to be, and to find strategies for letting go of things that that no longer serve in order to find a sense of self we can feel proud of.
People come to therapy at all different points in their life. Whether you're returning to better understand a new situation or coming for the first time to explore opportunities for growth, I am here to meet you where you're at. In my experience, people seek change when they are not fully aligned with the person they want to be. Our work together will be to identify these misalignments, to learn how to empathize with how they came to be, and to find strategies for letting go of things that that no longer serve in order to find a sense of self we can feel proud of.
Emily Rosen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Are you a high-achiever caught in a relentless cycle of striving, only to find yourself feeling stuck and unfulfilled? Do you find that your usual strategies aren’t working, leaving you frustrated and overwhelmed? You're not alone, and there is a way forward. If you find yourself facing challenges, in spite of your drive and talent, it’s possible to break free and rediscover the joy of living authentically.
Are you a high-achiever caught in a relentless cycle of striving, only to find yourself feeling stuck and unfulfilled? Do you find that your usual strategies aren’t working, leaving you frustrated and overwhelmed? You're not alone, and there is a way forward. If you find yourself facing challenges, in spite of your drive and talent, it’s possible to break free and rediscover the joy of living authentically.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.