Psychoanalytic Therapists in 90211

All new beginnings are difficult. I commend you on taking this first big step toward initiating the change you seek in your life. You may be depressed or anxious, dissatisfied at work or in relationship, or frustrated with your own efforts to change. Together, we will thoughtfully examine your situation and gain insight. I will foster your internal growth and help you cultivate your capacity to thrive in your outside life.

I am a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst in private practice in Beverly Hills, CA. My clinical work with adults, children, and families includes psychoanalytic treatment of relationship and personality problems, difficulties with mood instability, depressed states, and anxiety. My teaching experience focuses on the Tavistock model of Infant Observation.

I am particularly effective working with people who come to therapy with histories of childhood trauma, including emotional, sexual and/or physical abuse, and family neglect and/or abandonment. I have a strong commitment to helping men come to grips with the pains, conflicts and deficits in their work and relational lives. At the same time, I believe I can be particularly helpful to women, as a male therapist, in their work with these kinds of issues. I work primarily with individual adults. I have expertise working with a wide range of issues, including substance abuse/dependence, depression and anxiety.

I strive to create a therapeutic experience that will enable you to live more freely and to be your true self. Together we will deepen your understanding of yourself, lessen your symptoms and resolve your inner conflicts, leading to meaningful and lasting change. I provide psychoanalytic psychotherapy which is beneficial to most people including those who have been unsuccessful in other therapies, those who find themselves stuck in frustrating, repetitive cycles that they cannot break and those who wish to better know themselves.

Difficult feelings, unhealthy behaviors, dissatisfying relationships, and/or patterns of living one finds unproductive are a number of reasons people consult a psychologist. As a licensed Psychologist with extensive professional training and experience, I can help you confront these challenges.

There are many reasons to seek out therapy. The ultimate purpose for considering therapy is often to resolve whatever is in the way of having a better life. As an active, empathic and experienced psychotherapist, my goal is to assist individuals in overcoming the barriers that prevent them from experiencing, the relationships in their lives in a full and rich way. I work to understand each individual's unique struggle, while respecting personal history and cultural background. Ultimately, I help individuals to see how past experiences and behavioral patterns may contribute to their current symptoms and difficulties.

Do you lack self esteem and feel anxious and depressed? Are you experiencing anger but having difficulty expressing it? Do you often feel overly sensitive and self conscious to the judgment of others? You no longer have to be bothered by shame and guilt . I will create a safe space, with no judgment, for you to share and understand the root cause of these feelings. I am willing to explore any area that you reveal. My goal is to assist you in alleviating depression in an effort to release you from its painful hold, rendering it powerless to control you. If you need to make changes in your life, I will be there to help you.

I believe that all people want to be the best version of themselves, and my goal is to help them achieve that. With compassion and empathy, I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and other mental health challenges. My goal is to empower my clients, enabling them to embrace their full potential and bring out the best version of themselves. With a supportive and nonjudgmental approach, I am committed to guiding you through self-discovery, personal growth, and positive change.

You are unique, so I provide therapy specifically tailored to your individual needs and preferences. My goal is to be a source of support, connection, and understanding to help you gain increased awareness and strength as you navigate your life. I will be dedicated to providing you with an emotionally safe, non-judgmental, and genuinely collaborative relationship while you move towards your truest self.

My work is focused on initiating healing from the moment you walk through my door. And I recognize it takes a lot of courage to be in the room, with me as your therapist, while beginning this journey of deeper understanding of self and change. Together we will look inward at the fragmented pieces of your life, which can often be intimidating, but you won't be made to feel alone in this process. I will help you put the pieces of your life together so you can develop a stronger sense of self.

Do you seem "high-functioning" yet still feel stuck in some important ways? Ready to let go of what's holding you back? As a specialist in trauma recovery & post-traumatic growth, I help people understand how adaptations to the source of distress often outlive their usefulness, providing guidance and inspiration to navigate life from a place of wholeness. I am a Certified EMDR Clinician & Approved Consultant highly trained in complex and developmental trauma with nearly three decades specializing in creative artist issues & trauma recovery. Growth occurs with respect, compassion, and a belief in the human capacity for healing.

Traumatic events causes one to develop negative beliefs about oneself or the world. These experiences become fixed in the body-mind in form of negative emotions causing anger, depression, nightmares, intrusive thoughts, panic, anxiety, phobias, shame, low self-esteem which can create difficulties with your relationships at home and at work. I use EMDR to heal the deep wounds of traumatic childhood events which are the source that one may believe that he/she is not a good enough person, not loveable, does not deserve to be loved or trusted. Negative self beliefs and negative emotions effects our body and mind causing physical and emotional distress.

This stuckness…dread…panic…numbness…confusion... Whatever it is you’re experiencing, there may be a sense that the problem is unrelenting. Perhaps your old ways of resolving the pain or filling the emptiness aren’t doing the trick anymore. There is a reckoning brewing inside of you and the more you try to side-step it, the more your symptoms rage. This reckoning is troublesome, no doubt, but it’s also a profound opportunity…an opportunity to respond to a voice deep down inside of you that somehow knows something better is possible…

In addition to counseling, I am able to assist in a variety of ways: Neuropsychological Evaluations for school, work, disability, social security, medical procedure, therapy dog, immigration, workers comp etc.

“I hate my body.” If you’re struggling with an eating disorder, body dysmorphia, or disordered eating habits, these statements may sound familiar. A challenging relationship with food and body image can be debilitating and all-consuming. What you may be surprised to discover is that your obsession with weight, constant battle with eating, and urges to use self-destructive food behaviors are actually not about food or weight! They are, however, symptoms of deeper internal conflicts and emotional dysregulation - trauma, depression, anxiety, oppression, family turmoil, and low self-esteem. This is where I can help.

I have worked in the helping profession for over half my life. Finding the right therapist is important. I will work with you in a safe environment to carefully explore what matters most to you. I believe individuals need space to discover the strength within, face difficult, frightening, painful experiences. I also believe in nurturing the hopeful side of things; allowing you to explore what could be. When we work together you are not alone.

All people seek relief from anxieties, depression, and other disturbing mental states. It is part of the human condition to wish to do away with distressing thoughts, feelings, and behavior that sometimes seem to dominate us rather than be active choices. Through the experience of the therapeutic and other current relationships, one may become aware of old yet alive and active ways of being and relating. The uncovering of these in the "here and now" together promotes awareness and integration. Everyone deserves a chance to live less burdened and with greater access to their inner resources.

My approach to psychotherapy is empathic, collaborative and unique to each individual's own needs. I believe the most important component of therapy is establishing a genuine relational connection. I strive to create a therapeutic environment in which clients feel comfortable, respectful, supportive and understood in order to actively explore deep personal issues and experiment with new ways of thinking. I provide a unique psychotherapy to treat a wide variety of conditions including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, LGBT issues, attachment issues, OCD, kleptomania and grief.

The match between therapist and patient is one of the most important factors for a successful treatment. There is only so much that you can learn by reading about a therapist. Meeting in person is essential for you to find out if we are a good match to work together.