In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90004
Online in California
Hello! I am here to help you overcome life's challenges and live a fuller, happier and more fulfilling life. My style is to work with you collaboratively to identify your goals and empower you to achieve.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+ clients.
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Gestalt Therapy Encourages awareness of thoughts, feelings, and actions in the present moment. It helps people integrate different parts of themselves for wholeness.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: My style is to work with you collaboratively to identify your goals and empower you to achieve them as quickly as possible.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $175
- Out of Network
Education & Credentials
David Strah MA, LMFT
- Male
- License # 114637
- Licensed in California
Education: I have a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, LA with a specialization in LGBT Affirmative Therapy and a Masters in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica.
David Strah Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90004
- Available Online for residents of California
- Online Therapy Details: Zoom, phone
I have helped clients decrease and overcome anxiety, depression, substance use, codependency, coming out, sexual identity, gender dysphoria and gender transitioning, and improve their relationships with romantic partners, family members and co-workers. Together, we can look at your life's story and rewrite your narrative to increase your sense of self-confidence, happiness, love and joy in your life.
I have a masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles with a specialization in LGBT Affirmative Therapy. This means I am educated and sensitive to the stressors and issues unique to our community. I am also the author of Gay Dads: A Celebration of Fatherhood.
In addition, I have a masters degree in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica. This gives me the tools to to help you answer questions such as "Who am I? What is my purpose?and "How can I make a meaningful contribution in this world?"