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Mordechai (Motti) Polityko

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP

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Los Angeles, CA 90036
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Serenity, Equanimity, Peace of Mind. Are these qualities sorely missing from your life? You are not alone. Most Westerners experience rushed living, lack of acceptance, anxious and depressed mood - what inevitably amounts to suffering. While pain is a universal experience, with practice suffering can become optional. But lack of skill, low motivation, and general haggardness of life prevent many from consistent self-care which can alleviate suffering. If this is your story, The Serenity Center was opened with you in mind. Reducing suffering to manageable levels is an achievable goal - and all you may need is a skillful guide.
Psychotherapy for the Peace of Mind is my calling. My experience with overcoming adversity, loss, and trauma makes me singularly attuned to the suffering of others. Having lived in many cultures and diverse environments enriched my knowledge and broadened my mind. My personal philosophy is informed by Victor Frankl, Eva Eger, Stephen Covey, and others.
I care about your suffering. Whether you need a silent witness or an adroit guide, I invite you to reach out to me. Together, we will reinforce your inner resources and build resilience. Whether your suffering is ongoing or frozen in time, I can help you. Surviving trauma is only the beginning of a journey. Let me walk with you the rest of the way.
Take the first step to help. Call or Mordechai (Motti) Polityko now - (323) 615-3208

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

The Serenity Center

Los Angeles, CA 90036

(323) 615-3208

Phoenix, AZ 85016

My website
I see clients remotely, over HIPAA-compliant video. Serving California, Arizona, Utah, and Virginia. Available on weeknights and Sundays.
I specialize in Grief, End-of-Life transition and Chronic Illness 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Find serenity and peace of mind. Overcome stress and trauma. Compassionate psychotherapy builds resilience - begin your journey now!
Mordechai (Motti) Polityko
Let's Connect (323) 615-3208
Photo of Mordechai (Motti) Polityko, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

The Serenity Center

Los Angeles, CA 90036

(323) 615-3208

Phoenix, AZ 85016

My website
I see clients remotely, over HIPAA-compliant video. Serving California, Arizona, Utah, and Virginia. Available on weeknights and Sundays.
I specialize in Grief, End-of-Life transition and Chronic Illness 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Find serenity and peace of mind. Overcome stress and trauma. Compassionate psychotherapy builds resilience - begin your journey now!
Mordechai (Motti) Polityko

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $225

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Anthem
  • Anthem EAP
  • Bind
  • CalVCB
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • ComPsych
  • Health Plans
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon
  • ONEX
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Surest
  • Trustmark
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHSS)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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If I am not in-network with your insurance, I'll provide a superbill that clients submit for reimbursement by their insurance company. If you are a victim of crime, our sessions may be paid for by the California Victim Compensation Board. Visit CalVCB website for more details.
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Mordechai (Motti) Polityko
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
or call with questions - (323) 615-3208
"
If I am not in-network with your insurance, I'll provide a superbill that clients submit for reimbursement by their insurance company. If you are a victim of crime, our sessions may be paid for by the California Victim Compensation Board. Visit CalVCB website for more details.
Photo of Mordechai (Motti) Polityko, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
Mordechai (Motti) Polityko
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
or call with questions - (323) 615-3208

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 111109 Mordechai (Motti) Polityko
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended Antioch University - Los Angeles, Graduated 2016
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Arizona BBHE 15608 / 2021
  • Certificate from Certified Clinical Trauma Professional 259974 / 2021
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I am licensed in California and Arizona, and I provide telehealth services that are trauma-informed and culturally sensitive. I am trained in disruptive event management and psychological first aid.
Photo of Mordechai (Motti) Polityko, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
Mordechai (Motti) Polityko
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
or call with questions - (323) 615-3208
"
I am licensed in California and Arizona, and I provide telehealth services that are trauma-informed and culturally sensitive. I am trained in disruptive event management and psychological first aid.
Photo of Mordechai (Motti) Polityko, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
Mordechai (Motti) Polityko
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
or call with questions - (323) 615-3208

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Grief
  • End-of-Life transition
  • Chronic Illness

Expertise

  • Cancer
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • First Responders
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Pornography Addiction
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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As a certified clinical trauma professional, my holistic treatment combines regulating your nervous system with cognitive restructuring. This is accomplished with a mix of mindfulness/somatic exercises and talk therapy. Using this approach, many patients report improvement after just a few sessions; achieving consistent results may require 20-plus sessions, depending on the severity of symptoms
Photo of Mordechai (Motti) Polityko, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
Mordechai (Motti) Polityko
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
or call with questions - (323) 615-3208
"
As a certified clinical trauma professional, my holistic treatment combines regulating your nervous system with cognitive restructuring. This is accomplished with a mix of mindfulness/somatic exercises and talk therapy. Using this approach, many patients report improvement after just a few sessions; achieving consistent results may require 20-plus sessions, depending on the severity of symptoms
Photo of Mordechai (Motti) Polityko, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
Mordechai (Motti) Polityko
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
or call with questions - (323) 615-3208

2 Endorsements

Carrie Wilson Friedman
Carrie Wilson Friedman
Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerPMHNPFNP
As a nurse practitioner, I believe healers need support too. Motti provides a grounded, thoughtful space where I can reflect and stay balanced. He helps guide insight without directing. I trust and value his work deeply.
Scott Simcha Levenberg
Scott Simcha Levenberg
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
Motti is a thoughtful, compassionate, and deeply spiritual therapist who brings warmth, insight, and care to his work. He also speaks Russian, which can be a meaningful asset for clients seeking comfort, nuance, and connection in their native

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

I also speak

Hebrew
Russian
Yiddish

Religion

Jewish

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

I also speak

Hebrew
Russian
Yiddish

Religion

Jewish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Emotionally-Focused Couples Counseling (EFCT)
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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Mordechai (Motti) Polityko
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (323) 615-3208
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Mordechai (Motti) Polityko
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (323) 615-3208

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Location

Primary Location

The Serenity Center

Los Angeles, CA 90036

(323) 615-3208

Additional Location

Phoenix, AZ 85016

(323) 615-3208
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I see clients remotely, over HIPAA-compliant video. Serving California, Arizona, Utah, and Virginia. Available on weeknights and Sundays.
Photo of Mordechai (Motti) Polityko, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
Mordechai (Motti) Polityko
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (323) 615-3208
"
I see clients remotely, over HIPAA-compliant video. Serving California, Arizona, Utah, and Virginia. Available on weeknights and Sundays.
Photo of Mordechai (Motti) Polityko, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
Mordechai (Motti) Polityko
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (323) 615-3208