Michael Ames
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Culver City, CA 90230
Let's Connect (424) 401-2394
I specialize in helping adults and couples who are dealing with stress; emotional problems and relationship issues. For those interested in brief therapy (individual and couples therapy). I have been in private practice for 30 years. I provide a safe; warm environment in which clients are encouraged to discuss their issues openly and honestly. Also I work with elderly adults who are struggling with aging issues. I provide individual therapy for adults who have job-related stress; depression; anxiety and relationship issues. I'm offering four sessions for a total of $600 and your insurance won't be billed.
I help people overcome depression; anxiety; stress and relationship problems in which they learn new coping skills to deal with life's most difficult challenges. In couples therapy I help clients learn how to resolve conflicts and communicate their feelings so they are heard and understood by their partner.
I provide a safe, comfortable setting which allows clients to explore their issues and quickly find solutions. Each client is encouraged to formulate specific goals which lead to positive change. I help clients discover their unique gifts and strengths. NOTE: I'm offering four sessions for a total of $600 and your insurance won't be billed.
Call or Email Michael Ames now for a free 15 minute consultation - (424) 401-2394
Let's Connect (424) 401-2394
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, CheckInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- Military OneSource
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Michael Ames
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (424) 401-2394
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCS 10314 Michael Ames
- Attended California State University, Fresno, Graduated 1978
- Licensed by State of California / LCS 10314
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Michael Ames
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (424) 401-2394
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Relationship Issues
- Depression
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Substance Use
- Video Game Addiction
- Work stress; Aging issues
Michael Ames
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (424) 401-2394
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Michael Ames
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (424) 401-2394