Psychodynamic therapists in Valley Village, CA
Browse Psychodynamic therapists in Valley Village, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Psychodynamic
Dr. Mazmanyan and Associates
Psychologist, Ph.D
Dr. Mazmanyan and Associates is a group of highly skilled psychologists and therapists who empower you, help you understand why you may be feeling stuck, anxious or overwhelmed. We go beyond the symptoms and understand the root causes of pain. We firmly believe that the quality of our lives are determined by the quality of our relationships. We help with various issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, self esteem. We would love to work with you, feel free to give us a call to see how we may help.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Valley Village, CA
Online in Valley Village, CA
Psychodynamic
Tanya Samuelian
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.S., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
I work with adults and couples navigating anxiety, perfectionism, self-worth issues, and relationship stress. My style is supportive, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based methods like Internal Family Systems and CBT.
Therapy is a space to slow down, make sense of your story, and feel more connected to yourself and others. Let’s talk about what’s weighing on you.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Valley Village, CA
Online in Valley Village, CA
Psychodynamic
Dr. George Lough
Psychologist, Ph.D., S.E.P.
My therapy is informed by my education, training, personal therapy, and life experiences. My experience doing psychotherapy and being in therapy myself has tauht me that it is important for us to understand how our past history affects our current lives. I am also a cancer-survivor and I have empathy, understanding, and guidance for people going through difficult life circumstances.
48 Years Experience
Online in Valley Village, CA (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Stella Zweben Samuel, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I have worked as a psychotherapist for more than 25 years. During those years, I have worked with adolescents and young adults in a variety of settings – hospitals, day treatment facilities, universities, schools, and private practice. My first job out of social work school was at Bellevue Medical Center in New York City with adolescents. The adolescents with whom I worked at Bellevue gave me an education in humor, creativity, and strength. I obtained counseling positions at both UCLA and USC working with students on their academic challenges and the stress that impacts their success. It is fair to say that I have learned how to listen to adolescents, understand how to connect with them, and help them to gain confidence and the strategies to improve themselves and their situation. But I have also grasped the stress of parents have when raising adolescents and provided support, understanding, and tools to manage this important role. I’ve been training my whole life for this. I grew up with a mother who taught children with learning disabilities and a father who always gave back to the community recognizing those less fortunate. I learned early through volunteering at my mother’s school, volunteering at mental health helplines, supporting friends throughout high school, becoming a mom, and throughout my work in social work that providing another person with a patient and listening ear could provide support and understanding. It could be said that all that I have experienced, shared, and studied so far has been training me for the role I cherish that of psychotherapist.
33 Years Experience
In-Person Near Valley Village, CA
Online in Valley Village, CA
Psychodynamic
Dr. Vanessa Bell
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., Psy.D., LMFT
Navigating life’s complexities or relationship strain can often feel overwhelming. We all carry experiences from our past that shape how we relate to ourselves and others today. My goal in therapy is to help you gain deeper self-awareness, break free from self-defeating patterns, and build meaningful, supportive relationships. Together, we will create a safe, confidential environment to foster deep emotional healing and personal growth.
45 Years Experience
In-Person Near Valley Village, CA
Online in Valley Village, CA
Psychodynamic
David Eshleman
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
We are beings in motion, faced with the opportunity to learn and grow by becoming aware of the tension between what is conscious and unconscious on this journey called life. Psychotherapy and psychoeducation are tools that we can use together on this journey. I focus on helping you to grow, find yourself, and reduce suffering on your journey. People are not a disorder, as that is only looking at the negative, and we already do far too much of that. As Carl Jung said, "We are not what happened to us, we are what we wish to become".
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Valley Village, CA
Online in Valley Village, CA
Psychodynamic
Alexis Cabrera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LMHC, LPC
I am engaged and alert with my clients. I support your growth while Frustrating your defenses- I work to confront my clients in their blind spots, because (as a New Yorker) I understand that speaking from a place of love may not always mean people-pleasing. But with the warmth of my Californian identity, I work to be fluid and flexible, using somatic interventions to develop and cathart Embodied Trauma. Sometimes the history lives in the present.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Valley Village, CA
Online in Valley Village, CA
Psychodynamic
Ken Howard, LCSW, CST - GayTherapyLA.com
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, CST (Sexual Health Alliance)
Ken Howard, LCSW, CST is the most experienced gay men's SPECIALIST psychotherapist in the United States today, with over 34 years experience, as well as being a Certified Sex Therapist (Sexual Health Alliance, 2020), and life/career/relationship coach, author, blogger, podcast host, and public speaker/activist. He provides services to individuals, couples, and polycules. He offers sessions webcam or phone. As a gay, HIV-positive therapist, Ken lives in the same community he serves.
34 Years Experience
Online in Valley Village, CA (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Oliver Drakeford
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CGP
I believe that life becomes the most satisfying and fulfilling when the relationships we have with our 'Self,' with 'Others,' and our 'Family' are healthy and balanced.
Most often, the issues and problems that bring people into therapy in my West Hollywood office result from imbalances and relationship problems in any of these areas that is impeding their personal growth and living a fulfilling life.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Valley Village, CA
Online in Valley Village, CA
Psychodynamic
Patricia Alba
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
You can’t bring yourself to face your past trauma. You’ve been to countless self-help programs and created a self-care routine, but the past still torments you. Deep down, there’s something you can’t confront, a darkness that won’t relent. You’ve been isolating yourself from your friends and family because you’re afraid you’ve become a burden. You feel alone, tired all the time, and annoyed at yourself for not being “over it.”
Sometimes, we need to look backward in order to move forward. I can be your guide, bringing over 20 years of experience resolving past traumas. Using DBT, IFS, EMDR, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy and psychodynamic treatments, we will explore why the past is still present for you, and through this exploration, we’ll find a new path forward. Find the path to peace you’ve been searching for. Learn how to build resilience and establish healthy connections with your loved ones. Call today for a free consultation to free yourself from the pain of the past and look forward to a better future.
31 Years Experience
In-Person Near Valley Village, CA
Online in Valley Village, CA
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in Valley Village, CA Statistics
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in Valley Village, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Depression (72%), and Trauma and PTSD (58%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
50%
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
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Depression |
| 58% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 55% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 50% | Stress |
| 49% | Loss or Grief |
| 48% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Teen |
| 43% | Senior |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 26% | Christian |
| 22% | Asian |