Therapists in Malibu, CA

Sometimes we all need someone objective to talk to in order to deal with our problems, crises and stress while living our busy day-to-day lives. In a supportive, comfortable, and non-threatening atmosphere, I can provide you with a safe place to talk, help you solve problems, help you create happy and healthy personal relationships, help you gain insight, as well as a new perspective, into your current and past behavior in order to experience personal growth, success, and satisfaction in your life.

Beginning therapy is generally a decision that has been contemplated and carefully considered for quite some time. It requires an incredible amount of courage to take that first step and face what is no longer working in your life. I specialize in the treatment of OCD, eating disorders, BFRBs, and anxiety disorders. In addition to individual therapy I offer IOP (intensive outpatient program) and wellness coaching programs to address issues related to food, body image, and care for physical health. I completed my BA in Psychology at Cal State University Northridge and my MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch Los Angeles.

I have been in the field for the past 12 years and have had the privilege of working with many different communities. I have extensive experience with trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD, identity development (sexual and gender), relationship issues, domestic violence, self harm and suicidal ideation. I have worked on a college campus and am well versed with ADHD, Autism and academic issues as well.

I provide therapy to children, adolescents, and adults for broad spectrum of issues ranging from mild to severe. I counsel individuals and families for relationship difficulties, separation/divorce, parenting challenges, individual/family crises, survivors of abuse, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, grief/loss, trauma, and suicidal/self-injurious behavior.During difficult times when a person feels very vulnerable, it takes a tremendous amount of courage and energy to seek help. My approach is warm and genuine; my sessions are collaborative so clients to develop effective coping skills to overcome obstacles in their life after therapy has terminated and not foster dependency.

I work with a wide array of clients. If you are self motivated; enjoy exploration and play; (both kids and adults), and are interested in exploring all facets of yourself, please call today. I use a holistic approach, and explore all factors which affect mental health including physical health, nutrition, family dynamics, and relationships.

I'm a warm, compassionate cognitive behavioral therapist with 33 years of experience helping people resolve personal and interpersonal issues. Therapy isn't just about handling a crisis, but also about helping to turn negative thoughts and feelings into happier ones, learning to be your best self, mending and improving relationships, and learning skills to manage life's ups and downs. Clients like my focus primarily on solutions and not on blame. They gain tools to understand and manage problems with self esteem, relationships, parenting problems, depression, anxiety, communication, lack of assertiveness, substance abuse and more.

My focus is on deepening my patients' understanding of their own behaviors, improving their communication and coping skills, increasing confidence and self-image, and moving toward a healthier and more satisfying level of functioning. I am fluent in both English and Farsi.

If you have been suffering in your relationships, you may be tired of attempts you have made to change things and feel nothing is working. My experience has shown therapy can improve how you feel in your relationships. I also work with adolescents and their parents, adults with relationship difficulties, eating disorders, anxiety and depression. If you have been feeling unfulfilled in your relationships, you can become more confident and become closer to your families and friends with the collaborative support I give. I have see adults become more fulfilled and teens become more confident and close to their parents

I believe that each one of us are on a discoverable journey throughout our lives. Every adjustment we make may consist of a victory, a failure, an obstacle, an achievement, a tragedy, a success, and sometimes a variety of positive and negative experiences. Each of life’s adventures is an opportunity for an exploration into a strength building experience which can catapult you into a life you never dreamed you could have. Adversities will come, and I would be delighted to work through them with you. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a theory I utilize to help you understand the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Do you ever feel like you’re wandering through life, not quite sure where you belong or what your true purpose is? Let’s team up and navigate this exploration together, helping you find the way to a clear sense of direction, purpose, and a special place where you truly fit in.

To be 'human' is such a simple and yet such a deep and miraculous concept. Suffering is a natural part of human experience and emotional avoidance is one of the main causes of psychological problems. Avoiding negative emotions may bring you short term relief but in the long term it will end up with pain. When we accept a negative emotion, it tends to lose its destructive power. Therapy is a healing journey where the alliance between client and therapist plays an extremely important role in the process of acceptance.

I recently published my book "Hood Therapist" on Amazon. The book is about my experience as a therapist working with inner-city youth and therapy in general. I am an LMFT with 15 years of experience working with teenagers & adults in individual therapy and couples' therapy. In addition to my private practice experience, I am a Mental Health Clinical Supervisor for the County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health which has provided me a wealth of clinical experience and training. This experience has allowed me to fine-tune my clinical skill set across a large swath of clients from all walks of life.

I have an expertise in psychoeducational, cognitive, psychosocial, and psycho-diagnostic assessment, for both children and adults. I am skilled in evaluating for ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities, neurocognitive disorders, giftedness, memory impairment, and personality, social and emotional functioning. I am highly adept at utilizing valid, reliable, and developmentally appropriate tests to help identify individuals’ limitations and difficulties, as well as their strengths, and in formulating educational, personal, and therapeutic recommendations.

You and your partner sit silently on the sofa. The TV is on, & you're both looking at your phones. Though in the same room, you might as well be a world apart. You're feeling neglected, unappreciated, & lonely. There's little affection between you these days. You try to focus on all the positives in your life, but your unhappiness is becoming the elephant in the room - harder and harder to ignore. You long to feel desired, appreciated, & a priority in your partner's life. You're afraid to talk to your partner about your true feelings as conversations are often misunderstood or full of conflict. You don't know where to turn.