Find a Therapist in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

As a queer, trans, or non-binary person, do you feel isolated, depressed, or anxious? Have you been through something confusing, scary, or painful that you are trying to understand, and are struggling to move past? Do you feel like you lack a sense of belonging? Experiences, changes, and shifts within your life might have caused you to feel or engage in behaviors that may be unlike yourself. I believe that in order to feel at ease and live authentically, we need to heal our wounds. Sometimes this can be scary, and together we can unearth your full potential to help you move forward. I specialize in supporting the highly sensitive and empathic members of the LGBTQ+ and transgender community who may also have people-pleasing or perfectionistic tendencies. I enjoy connecting on a human level to help you explore your gender identity, sexual orientation, and process trauma and grief, so that you can live life more authentically. Through talk and somatic therapy techniques, we can work together to bring awareness to your mind, body, and spirit. Together, we can change thought patterns that may be holding you back from feeling joy and continue the healing process. Feel free to check out my website, www.gnecenter.com, for more information and to set up a free consultation phone call to connect!

In my professional experience, people come to therapy when they are feeling unhappy, stuck or blocked in some way and feel that they have exhausted their available resources and coping mechanisms. My role as a therapist is to serve as a guide to help the client identify and express their needs and wants, as well as assist the client in recognizing their strengths and abilities to heal and grow. I work with clients to help them understand their past experiences and current situation in order to move forward and make changes to facilitate the life and relationships they want. I am warm, compassionate, collaborative and interactive in my approach.

I am a telehealth therapist specializing in relationship therapy, couples therapy, and adult-child-parent relationships, serving clients in Los Angeles, California, and Portland, Oregon. I work with individuals, couples, and families throughout California and Oregon, including Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Beverly Hills, Bend, Sisters, and surrounding areas. If you’re searching for couples therapy near me, I’m here to help. I support families navigating adult child and parent dynamics by helping clients improve communication, resolve conflict, and build stronger connections. My approach is warm, collaborative, and insight-driven. Click the link to book a free consultation! www.talktomichele.comcontact

When it comes to accomplishing your goals in therapy, it starts with making sure we are a good fit, and that we can create and maintain a genuine relationship. While I have resources and specialized training, I can only give you my best guess. I value you as the expert in your own life; I consider myself as a fellow-journeyer on the path. If we agree that we can work together, I will initially focus on fostering safety in our sessions. Safety is important, more importantly, though, my focus will be on helping you build resiliency and effectiveness. I will be honest with you, I will hold you accountable, and I will be empathetic. Creating a life with meaning takes work. You got to do the reps, and I am here to spot you. I work for you.

You may be dealing with anxiety that feels hard to shut off, getting stuck in the same relationship patterns, feeling overwhelmed by your emotions, or noticing that you just don’t feel like yourself lately. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and families around anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, relationships, trauma, substance use, self-esteem and identity, and major life transitions. I also work closely with LGBTQIA+ clients and with parents and families who want to strengthen communication and better understand each other. My approach is warm, collaborative, and direct. I want to understand what’s happening in your life, but also why you may keep finding yourself in the same patterns, relationships, or situations. Together, we’ll look at what’s driving those patterns, how they’re affecting you now, and what you can start doing differently.

I believe we each have the ability within to heal ourselves.

I am passionate about women's health. I want to dismantle the internalized systemic oppression of women and ignite the flame of strength and empowerment within. Through my personal and professional experience, I have come to recognize the overwhelming micro and macro messages that maintain the status quo. Raise your hand if you grew up believing you were more valuable and worthy of love as a virgin. Have you ever been told that it's your responsibility to make your male partner "feel manly"? Or how about believing you have to "tone it down" and present as agreeable to be liked? Better yet, if you have become the "default parent", then we need to talk. Let's get down and dirty in the process of recreating a narrative and relationship with the world that is relentless in these messages. I believe that through our relationship and work together the way I show up in therapy will serve as a foundation of how boundaries, self-love, and connection will allow for growth. Allow me to join you in your journey of becoming congruent and connected.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or the sense that you should be doing better than you are? You may be successful in some areas of your life yet still feel stuck, disconnected, frustrated, or unsure of what needs to change. Perhaps your relationship has become distant, your confidence has taken a hit, or anger, fear, shame, or self-doubt are getting in the way of the life and relationships you want. I work with individuals and couples, with a particular focus on helping men navigate the challenges that are often difficult to talk about openly. Men may struggle with relationship and intimacy issues, anger, anxiety, depression, confidence, career pressure, fatherhood, life transitions, or the expectation to always appear strong and have everything figured out. Therapy can provide a place to better understand these patterns without judgment and develop healthier ways of responding to yourself and the people who matter most. My approach is supportive, practical, and focused on helping you create meaningful change. Together, we work to understand what may be keeping you stuck, strengthen communication and emotional awareness, and close the gap between where you are and where you want to be. The goal is not simply to feel better in the moment, but to build greater confidence, connection, resilience, and a stronger sense of direction. I provide psychotherapy for individuals and couples in West Los Angeles, specializing in men’s issues, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, couples counseling, communication, trauma and PTSD, life transitions, career concerns, self-esteem, and anger management. I also facilitate a men’s process group focused on connection, accountability, relationships, personal growth, and navigating the unique pressures men face today. Reaching out for therapy can be a significant first step. I invite you to explore my profile and website to learn more about my approach. If you’re considering therapy or simply have questions about whether we might be a good fit, I welcome you to reach out.

Licensed in CA, FL, HI, and KS. Dr. Levine is a board-certified (ABPP) psychologist with 30+ years of experience. The American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) awards board-certified status to only 5% of all clinical psychologists, who pass their rigorous credentials review and comprehensive written and oral examinations. Look for the letters "ABPP" after a psychologist's degree as evidence that they are board-certified. After earning A PhD degree at Hofstra University's Department of Psychology (NY), Dr. Levine completed a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) at the Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. Dr. Levine was also honored to have served on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry. After moving to LA in 2012, Dr. Levine served as a clinical psychologist at the UCLA School of Medicine and began a private practice in both Beverly Hills and at Cedars-Sinai Medical Tower. Prior to moving to LA, Dr Levine had served as the Chief Psychologist at Mt. Sinai South Nassau Medical Center in New York. He is currently licensed as a psychologist in California, Florida, Kansas, and Hawaii, and sees patients virtually from all 4 States. With 30+ years of experience as a psychologist, Dr. Levine specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship issues & related conditions. He is one of the most highly credentialed (holding Board Certification) and highly trained (having completed a 2-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship) clinical psychologists. Consult your AI (GeminiGoogle, ChatGBT, Grok, Claude, etc) for assurance.

Are you looking to deepen your emotional connection and thrive in your relationship? I specialize in couples therapy. I am certified in the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy. I am passionate about working with couples getting them back on track to sharing a happy and fulfilling life together. I provide skills and strategies for couples to grow in their intimacy, learn effective ways of communicating, break negative patterns and find ways of rediscovering the love they once had. I use the most effective approaches focusing on what emotionally intelligent couples are doing right. I help couples strengthen their marriage and give them hope.

Stuck? There are lots of reasons people get stuck. You're busy! Maybe you've tried to figure things out on your own and keep hitting a wall. Maybe there are family or generational patterns you're working against. Perhaps you and your partner love each other but keep having the same fights over and over again. Maybe there are some intimacy issues that you can't quite fix. I know that unresolved personal or relationship issues create heartache for everyone involved, and being stuck in them is frustrating and overwhelming. It doesn't have to stay that way, though. Therapy helps! Fortunately, therapy can help tremendously in bringing peace, connection, and satisfaction back to your life. My approach to therapy is pragmatic and provides a) support and understanding, b) honest feedback about patterns in your life and relationships that aren't serving you, and c) concrete tools and strategies for change. Take the next step: Many people live way too long in painful situations even though help is available, but you don't have to do that. Click 'Book Now' to schedule a free phone consultation to discuss working together.

Hello! I am here to help you overcome life's challenges and live a happier and more fulfilling life. My style is to work with you collaboratively to identify your goals and empower you to achieve them. I have helped clients decrease and overcome anxiety, depression, substance use, coming out, sexual identity and gender transitioning as well as improving relationships with romantic partners, family members and co-workers. Together, we can look at your life story and rewrite your narrative to increase your self-confidence, happiness, love and joy!