Michael Whitman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (310) 910-9809
I strive to be a therapist who is empathic and non-judgmental while utilizing insight to increase self-awareness. I have helped clients become more empathic towards themselves as well seeing their suffering decrease. Therapy can markedly improve the quality of relationships, work, and play. An important aspect of the process is looking at your feelings in the present moment or "here and now" with me. The therapeutic relationship helps heal and we can periodically analyze the relationship itself as well as the unconscious. I aim to create an environment where you feel safe to express yourself.
One of my specialties is sports psychology and helping athletes and poker players especially with performance. I apply these principles when indicated to other aspects of life such work performance in other fields as well as to poker players. Another specialty is addiction and I am currently working with first responders with addictions at a rehab center.
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Finances
Fees
- Couple Sessions $275
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Venmo, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Out of Network
Michael Whitman
Psychologist, PsyD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY21428 Michael Whitman
- Attended California School of Professional Psychology, Graduated 2004
Education and Years In Practice
Michael Whitman
Psychologist, PsyD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (310) 910-9809
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Chronic Pain
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Gambling
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Interpersonal
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
Michael Whitman
Psychologist, PsyD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (310) 910-9809
Groups
Process group
The focus of the group is interpersonal and in the here and now. This means the group members interactions with each other and the therapist are explored. The group often serves as a microcosm for one's relationship tendencies. The advantage of the group is that these tendencies can be understood, discussed, and the destructive ones can be improved.
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