Psychodynamic therapists in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
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Psychodynamic
Jeffrey Newburg
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
The judgments come from all sides – your family, peers, and the church. For such a long time, you’ve heard their toxic words, “You’re not good enough.” “You’re broken.” “You’re worthless.” And the worst part is, you've started to believe it yourself. The external chorus of criticism has become indistinguishable from the voice in your mind. You've carried the weight of these unfair judgments admirably – constantly pushing forward and doing what you need to survive. But you can feel yourself slowly crumbling under the pressure. You can’t go on like this. But your shame has become so familiar that you’re unsure how to live without it.
Don’t give up – life can be so much better. Using the powerful modalities of EMDR and Brainspotting, I can help you heal your trauma and dismantle self-critical shame. Together we’ll work to restore your calm and self-compassion. And, through our work together, we’ll help you experience ease in your body and tap into a newfound sense of joy and creativity.
Stop letting the judgments of other people determine your self-worth. Start treating yourself with the care, compassion, and forgiveness you deserve. Develop the confidence to create the relationships, career, and life you’ve always dreamed of. You don’t have to do this alone. Call me today for your free 20-minute consultation, and let's get started!
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Online in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Psychodynamic
Piyola Derbarseghian- Sex & Relationship Therapist
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
You deserve to feel seen, supported, and connected in your relationships, in your body, and in your sense of self. Whether you're navigating relationship struggles, sexual challenges, cultural expectations, or past trauma, therapy can be a powerful space for healing and growth. I work with individuals, couples, and polycules who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, and help them move toward deeper intimacy, emotional clarity, and self-trust.
My approach integrates trauma-informed care with a deep respect for culture, identity, and lived experience. As an Armenian therapist, I understand the weight of generational patterns, unspoken family rules, and the tension between tradition and individuality. If you come from a background or a culture where emotions or sexuality are hard to talk about, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to do this alone.
You bring the strength. I bring the tools. Together, we can create space for you to reclaim your voice, your relationships, and your sense of wholeness.
4 Years Experience
Online in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Chris Tickner
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Compassionate, non-judgmental therapy that works! Dr. Tickner has been helping people live the life they deserve and have the relationships they want for over 25 years. His approach brings together the best from the worlds of cognitive therapy, couples counseling, individual therapy, mindfulness/meditation, somatic psychology, trauma therapy, and neuroscience.
30 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Online in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Psychodynamic
Shirley Johnson,
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CYT
“I would rather be whole than good.” – Carl Jung
If you’re ready to move beyond performing, pleasing, or simply surviving and step into a more whole, honest version of yourself, I’d be honored to work with you. My approach blends psychodynamic depth, relational therapy, Gestalt awareness, and certified sex therapy to support meaningful, lasting change. I specialize in working with Black and POC adults and couples who want deeper connection, authenticity, and fulfillment. When you’re ready to choose wholeness, I invite you to reach out.
11 Years Experience
Online in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Darin Bennett
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Therapeutic care and support can be a vital component of working through distressing times or situations, working on enhanced relationships with yourself or others, and enhancing your overall sense of well being and life satisfaction. My therapeutic approach is aimed at identifying barriers to your well being and working collaboratively in creating greater understanding and coping with life’s challenges.
25 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Online in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Psychodynamic
Mona Saba Valeriano
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Even with insight and past therapy, you may still feel caught in patterns that leave you depleted—overextending yourself, avoiding conflict, striving to get everything “right,” or feeling disconnected in your relationships and from your own body. At some point, coping strategies that once protected you can begin to feel constricting.
In our work together, we delve into the deeper emotional and relational roots of these patterns. I bring 18 years of direct experience into the room, helping clients cultivate greater clarity, steadiness, confidence, and self-trust so they can move through relationships with more authenticity and assertion. My approach integrates experiential and depth-oriented therapies—including psychodynamic psychotherapy, ISTDP, EMDR, Brainspotting, and EFT—to support meaningful, lasting change at both the emotional, physiological and spiritual levels.
I see this work as especially important in a society that often prizes productivity over presence and autonomy over connection. By questioning dominant cultural narratives and inherited systems of disconnection, therapy can become a space for reclaiming connection, dignity, and care—within ourselves and across differences.
It is a privilege to accompany clients into their most tender and defended places. I trust that through this process, you can cultivate deeper self-understanding, greater inner coherence, and a more grounded sense of safety and belonging—within yourself and in the relationships that matter most.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Online in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Psychodynamic
Bonnie Rae
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I have the utmost honor and care for my clients who enlist their trust in me to walk side by side with them on this rich, vulnerable, intimate, and sometimes challenging journey toward transformation. I am passionate about helping people fully awaken in their lives, even amidst the collective trauma we are currently experiencing. In learning how to access your vast unconscious world, you will have an increase in self-awareness, developing a more intimate and authentic relationship with yourself and others. Together, with curiosity, we can examine the the roots beneath your anxiety, often discovering defenses, coping mechanisms and survival strategies that are no longer serving you. In a safe, empathetic, warm, and nonjudgmental environment, I will lovingly challenge you to look at your constructed narratives and unhealthy patterns, while exploring your conscious and unconscious beliefs you have about yourself and the world. I believe the deepest healing comes from feeling all of the feelings you were unsafe to feel when you were a child, perhaps unlocking emotion you didn't know how to express. Time and time again, I've seen this lead to less somatic symptoms, less physical and emotional suffering, a deeper sense of self-trust, and a profound sense of freedom. I've had the honor of working with clients "in the room" for 14 years, supervising associate therapists for 9 years, and teaching graduate psychology students in the LGBTQ specialization at Antioch University for 4 years. I have extensive experience and expertise working with the LGBTQ population, creatives in the entertainment industry (showrunners, writers, directors, producers, actors, network executives, etc), parents, codependency, relational issues and trauma. My approach is experiential and depth-oriented, integrating psychodynamic therapy, ISTDP, EMDR and EFT. I believe these modalities lend to a meaningful and rich therapeutic relationship, leading to fully integrated and lasting change.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Online in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Psychodynamic
Leila Tabatabaee
Psychologist, PhD
I am NOT currently taking new clients** All change is possible. Whether the goal is just to find some relief and connection by talking with someone or to address a specific anxiety or relationship issue. There are many qualified therapists who can help, but it is crucial to find one that fits you.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Online in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Psychodynamic
Christopher Schadt
Psychologist, PsyD
I really love what I do and I'm passionate about helping men become the fullest versions of themselves. It is my goal to help you connect to your sense of purpose, to yourself and to those you love most in your life. Therapy helps us to understand what's getting in the way and target those obstacles to help you start living, not just doing. If this resonates with you, let's get to work.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Online in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Psychodynamic
Carter Psychotherapy Collective
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C, IEDS
Welcome! My colleagues and I support adults, teens and couples looking for greater self understanding and ease. We incorporate mindfulness and somatic therapy with talk therapy, and draw from contemporary cognitive behavioral strategies to offer a healing experience that is personal, deep, and practical. Our areas of focus include anxiety and depression, relationship concerns, identity exploration, insomnia, and eating disorders. We also work frequently with people in the transition to parenthood, creative professionals, and people in high pressure careers or schools.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Online in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA Statistics
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $219 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (78%), Depression (70%), and Trauma and PTSD (60%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$219
Accept insurance
29%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 78% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 70% | Depression |
| 60% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 54% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 49% | Stress |
| 47% | Loss or Grief |
| 47% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Teen |
| 43% | Senior |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Men |
| 24% | Christian |
| 21% | Asian |