Desy Safán-Gerard
Psychologist, PhD
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502 Rialto Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Let's Connect (310) 945-2685
Always accepting new patients. I have over 40 years of experience treating individuals, couples & groups. As a painter and psychoanalyst, I am especially interested in helping people deal with difficulties in their creative work and in their relationships. I have written, presented, and published psychoanalytic papers on relationships and the creative process. My latest paper, "Victims of Envy," was published in the Psychoanalytic Review in June 2019 and my book on creativity, Chaos & Control, was published by Routledge in 2018.
I am planning to start again, this time meeting twice a month over Zoom, an "Expanding the Limits II" group experience with people engaged in various creative pursuits exploring obstacles to creativity. After Covid, we will again meet in my large Venice studio. Please feel free to write or call with questions. For more information see my Amazon Author page.
One of the unique features of my individual work is to enable patients from various fields to bring in the work they are having trouble with to discuss it as part of their treatment. Freeing up our creativity in our group work seems to also free up our love towards others and ourselves. I have found plenty of evidence of this beautiful & unexpected outcome.
Call or Email Desy Safán-Gerard now for a free 15 minute consultation - (310) 945-2685
Let's Connect (310) 945-2685
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check
Insurance
- Bill with details provided for patients to submit
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (310) 945-2685
Desy Safán-Gerard
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Certificate from UCLA PhD / 1974
- Certificate from Psychoanalytic Center of Calif Training/Supervising Analyst / 2000
- Attended UCLA, Graduated 1974
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (310) 945-2685
Desy Safán-Gerard
Psychologist, PhD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Creative blocks in any field
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Sexual Addiction
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (310) 945-2685
Desy Safán-Gerard
Psychologist, PhD
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
French ,
Spanish
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
French ,
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Gestalt
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (310) 945-2685
Desy Safán-Gerard
Psychologist, PhD
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (310) 945-2685
Desy Safán-Gerard
Psychologist, PhD
Last Modified: 23 Oct 2023