Now I See a Person Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
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Successful therapy begins with finding the right fit. A trusted professional—one who listens deeply, seeks to understand your needs, and collaborates with you—is essential to creating change. At the Now I See A Person Institute, led by Dr. Susan Swim, PhD, LMFT, co-founder and author of Collaborative Dialogical Practices, our clinicians embody these qualities, bringing years of evidence-based success to their work. We believe therapy is not simply a treatment or intervention but a human relationship that can restore dignity, freedom, and hope. Our work is centered on co-creating possibilities with you, rather than imposing rigid me
At Now I See A Person Institute, we emphasize seeing each individual as a person, not defined by their past diagnosis. We firmly believe in your inherent potential for growth and development. Our team of providers comprises global leaders and educators in their respective fields, ensuring that you receive the highest standard of care and expertise available.
This is not a promise of perfection, but a commitment to walking alongside you in a process of rediscovery, where your strengths, voice, and humanity guide the journey. Even when challenges appear overwhelming, we believe it is possible to navigate complexity, nurture support, create possibilities for sustainable change, and ultimately reclaim your life.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $350
- Couple Sessions $350
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Paypal, Venmo, ZelleInsurance
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
Now I See a Person Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / MFC 40480 Susan Swim
- In Practice for 44 years
- Attended Saybrook University/University of Houston/University of Texas
- Certificate from Approved Supervisor AAMFT 1985
Marriage & Family Therapist: Susan Swim
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Now I See a Person Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Email us or call with questions - (626) 624-4272
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Family Conflict
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- individual couple/partner family therapy
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Marital and Premarital
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Veterans
Now I See a Person Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Email us or call with questions - (626) 624-4272
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Armenian ,
Hebrew ,
Our faculty is fluent in many languages. ,
Spanish
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Armenian ,
Hebrew ,
Our faculty is fluent in many languages. ,
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Collaborative: Recovery Model
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Narrative/Solution Focused
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Sandplay
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Now I See a Person Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Email us or call with questions - (626) 624-4272
Groups
Now I See A Person Institute
Now I See A Person Institute has outstanding success utilizing Collaborative-Dialogical Practices circa 1980's and Community Engagement: A Collaborative Recovery Model of therapy developed by Dr. Swim in 2008. See our evidence based research, interviews, stories of hope, on-line teaching and course catalogue and articles and additional periodicals at www.nowiseeaperson.com. Now I See A Person Institute Humanizes Your Experiences to Wellness.
Expertise
Autism
Trauma and PTSD
Types of Therapy
Trauma Focused
Age
Teen
Session Cost
$250-$350
Group Meets
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Location
Now I See a Person Institute
468 North Camden Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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Finding Joy in Adversity
Currently we are given opportunities to create joy when our world is changing. This happens differently from family to family, and family member to family member. How do we take this global "time out" and reassess our priorities, create opportunities for healthy relationships and joy and plan for our joyful futures? This bi-weekly group will discuss these ideas as well as themes important to our group members.
Expertise
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Types of Therapy
Strength-Based
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$50-$100
Location
Now I See A Person Institute
9039 Alcott Street
Los Angeles, CA 90035
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Location
Nearby Areas
Now I See a Person Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (626) 624-4272