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Dr. Suzanne Pelka
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD
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Dr. Suzanne Pelka

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD

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Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 601-6882
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In need of sex therapy? Lack of desire? A sex-starved marriage? Sex/porn addiction? As a Sexuality Specialist and CSAT, I have successfully treated clients struggling with many different sexual problems (Men: erectile dysfunction, rapid/premature/delayed ejaculation Women: low desire, painful intercourse, vaginismus/vulvadynia. Either: sexual inexperience, sexual anorexia, childhood sexual traumas including incest). I often use EMDR to resolve underlying traumas. I have researched and taught at UCLA, SMC, The University of Chicago, DePaul and been a sexuality expert on NBC, ABC and KCAL 9 news.
Our work often begins with constructing a detailed sexual history examining the origins and patterns of your current problems. My 14+ years of experience and warm, actively engaged style of doing therapy will help us dive right in and do deep work rather quickly. You WILL see positive CHANGE.
My Credentials: B.A. with honors, UC Berkeley (1996); M.A. and Ph.D. The University of Chicago (2005); Postdoctoral Research Fellow at UCLA (2005-2009). Certified Sexual Addition Therapist (CSAT) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) certified. Knowledge of Clinical Hypnotherapy for Rapid Trauma Resolution.
Call or Dr. Suzanne Pelka now for a free 15 minute consultation - (310) 601-6882

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Psychotherapy Works, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA 90066

(310) 601-6882

Psychotherapy Works, Inc.

Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Hi there! I meet with my clients via zoom or in-person or by phone M-F 8:30am to 3:30pm
I specialize in Sex Therapy, Infidelity and Sexual Addiction 
I see individuals and couples  
ED, infidelity, addictions and general sex therapy issues are all clinical specialties
Dr. Suzanne Pelka
Let's Connect (310) 601-6882
Photo of Dr. Suzanne Pelka, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Psychotherapy Works, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA 90066

(310) 601-6882

Psychotherapy Works, Inc.

Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Hi there! I meet with my clients via zoom or in-person or by phone M-F 8:30am to 3:30pm
I specialize in Sex Therapy, Infidelity and Sexual Addiction 
I see individuals and couples  
ED, infidelity, addictions and general sex therapy issues are all clinical specialties
Dr. Suzanne Pelka

Finances

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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Dr. Suzanne Pelka
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (310) 601-6882
Photo of Dr. Suzanne Pelka, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD
Dr. Suzanne Pelka
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (310) 601-6882

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 48129 Suzanne Pelka

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 23 years
  • Attended The University of Chicago, Ph.D., Graduated 2005

    • Additional Credentials

  • Licensed by State of California / 48129
  • Certificate from IITAP CSAT (certified sex addiction) / 2011
  • Certificate from The University of Chicago Ph.D. / 2005
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I have over 24 years experience treating adults and couples with a wide variety of sexual issues. I use expertise I obtained as Med/Psych anthropologist (at UCLA & Chicago) as well as my EMDR, CSAT and Sex therapy training to great effect to help my clients achieve the change they want quickly.
Photo of Dr. Suzanne Pelka, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD
Dr. Suzanne Pelka
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 601-6882
"
I have over 24 years experience treating adults and couples with a wide variety of sexual issues. I use expertise I obtained as Med/Psych anthropologist (at UCLA & Chicago) as well as my EMDR, CSAT and Sex therapy training to great effect to help my clients achieve the change they want quickly.
Photo of Dr. Suzanne Pelka, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD
Dr. Suzanne Pelka
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 601-6882

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Sex Therapy
  • Infidelity
  • Sexual Addiction

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • communication
  • erectile dysfunction
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I am expert with helping couples and individuals navigate and heal from infidelity and addiction. I use the Patrick Carnes' CSAT model, the Minwalla's Partners' Trauma Model and borrow from many other therapeutic modalities including EFT, EMDR, Tatkin's PACT model as well as CBT and DBT skills. I am a sexuality specialist with 15 years experience in the field and many happy, recovered clients!
Photo of Dr. Suzanne Pelka, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD
Dr. Suzanne Pelka
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 601-6882
"
I am expert with helping couples and individuals navigate and heal from infidelity and addiction. I use the Patrick Carnes' CSAT model, the Minwalla's Partners' Trauma Model and borrow from many other therapeutic modalities including EFT, EMDR, Tatkin's PACT model as well as CBT and DBT skills. I am a sexuality specialist with 15 years experience in the field and many happy, recovered clients!
Photo of Dr. Suzanne Pelka, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD
Dr. Suzanne Pelka
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 601-6882

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Imago
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Dr. Suzanne Pelka, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD
Dr. Suzanne Pelka
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (310) 601-6882
Photo of Dr. Suzanne Pelka, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD
Dr. Suzanne Pelka
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (310) 601-6882

Groups

Women's Group Therapy Support

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Hosted by
Dr. Suzanne Pelka

This is a weekly and ongoing process group for women. This group will help you identify your needs and wants and find your voice to communicate those needs and wants. You will learn or rediscover how to open up, trust and be authentic in your relationships - platonic, romantic and familial. This group addresses body image issues and eating disorders as well as difficulty opening up sexually and letting go of past betrayals. It is about learning to be "real" with everyone in your life - including, and perhaps most importantly, yourself.

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$70-$80

Group Meets

Every Mon 7:30 P.M. - 9 P.M.

Location

Psychotherapy Works, Inc.

11704 Wilshire Blvd

Suite 255

Los Angeles, CA 90025

Email Dr. Suzanne Pelka about this group or call - (310) 601-6882

Men's Healthy Relationships

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Hosted by
Dr. Suzanne Pelka

This ongoing group therapy addresses and helps positively transform the difficulties men often have opening up about and maintaining good communication in their relationships (family, friends, colleagues, partners). This group addresses men's frequent concerns about their sexual performance (sexual dysfunctions), difficulty dating and maintaining healthy intimacy with their partners.

Expertise

Relationship Issues
Sex Therapy
Sexual Addiction

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$70-$80

Group Meets

Every Sat 10 A.M. - 12 P.M.

Location

Psychotherapy Works, Inc.

11835 W Olympic Blvd

Suite 820 E

Los Angeles, CA 90064

Email Dr. Suzanne Pelka about this group or call - (310) 601-6882

Location

Primary Location

Psychotherapy Works, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA 90066

(310) 601-6882

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Additional Location

Psychotherapy Works, Inc.

Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

(310) 601-6882

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Hi there! I meet with my clients via zoom or in-person or by phone M-F 8:30am to 3:30pm
Photo of Dr. Suzanne Pelka, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD
Dr. Suzanne Pelka
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (310) 601-6882
"
Hi there! I meet with my clients via zoom or in-person or by phone M-F 8:30am to 3:30pm
Photo of Dr. Suzanne Pelka, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD
Dr. Suzanne Pelka
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (310) 601-6882