Find a Therapist near Mar Vista, CA

Jeremy Bartz

PhD, Licensed Psychologist

Counselor, Psychotherapist, Mental Health Counselor

Verified

Many of the problems that bring people to therapy are the result of using defense mechanisms to avoid facing uncomfortable emotions and conflicts. I help patients identify the defense mechanisms that they are using and overcome them so that they can lead better lives. This process is known as intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP), and

Susan Levin

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist

Verified

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As a therapist, I offer a warm, compassionate presence and thoughtful insight, meeting each client exactly where they are. I believe meaningful change begins with feeling truly seen and heard, and I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their challenges and goals. Together, we work to understand your experienc

Heather Totten

MA, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist, Psychotherapist

Verified

You have the power to change your life. We all have moments when we struggle with periods of difficult transitions, relationship conflict and loss. At times we become overwhelmed with feelings of sadness, worry and confusion, not knowing where to turn for answers. We get disconnected from our authentic self and lose touch with our life's meanin

gary larkin

MA, MS, MFT

Marriage & Family Therapist, Psychotherapist

Verified

The client is who matters in my office! Our Sessions would be collaborative, honest, and empathetic. We would work on re-framing cognitive distortions, and misunderstood emotions by creating new options and dismissing old patterns by creating new ways of living! Our main goal would be to put a new life plan in operation, incorporated with success

Lara Schwartz

M.A. MFT

Psychotherapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, Counselor

Verified

I know how scary it can be when you are facing a problem in your life that you can't solve by yourself. For most of us, reaching out for help is not easy. My approach to therapy centers around the belief that we need CONNECTION in order to heal. This is why most self-help books aren't as effective as they could be. There is a lot of potential good

G. Roman Gupta

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Clinical Social Worker

Verified

My deepest wish is for you to know that you have everything you need in order to be happy RIGHT NOW. You are enough. And if you have a partner(s), you deserve happiness in your relationship. Has something in your life led you to believe this isn’t true? My passion is to support you in healing the wounds of the past, fostering a loving relatio

Sam Naimi

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Psychotherapist, Psychoanalyst, Clinical Social Worker

Verified

You may find yourself repeating patterns that feel deeply familiar but hard to change. Relational psychoanalysis offers a collaborative, in-depth approach to understanding how your past lives on in the present; so you can loosen its grip, expand your inner world, and move through life with more choice and aliveness. Psychoanalysis no longer enta

Anthony Boyd

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist, Licensed Professional Counselor

Verified

If you are here, you have probably done enough self-work to know insight alone is not the problem. You can explain your patterns. You understand your history. And yet something keeps repeating; in your relationships, your body, your choices. You are tired of talking about your life without actually changing how it feels to live it. I work with p

Erik Selekman

Marriage & Family Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist

Verified

Codependency, alcoholism, compulsive behaviors, and addictions often begin as coping mechanisms but eventually become the main problem in a person’s life. I use an integrated approach based on self-acceptance work, boundary modeling and psychodynamic-attachment theory to help clients process, reframe, replace and transform character defects a

Lorne Lieberman

AMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist

Verified

Feeling overwhelmed by life's complexities? You're not alone. Many people seek therapy to overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationshipintimacy challenges. They also yearn to build a more fulfilling and authentic life. Whether you're a couple facing communication issues, an individual struggling with self-esteem, or a family des