Asking for help is often seen as a sign of vulnerability, and in turn, it shows tremendous bravery and intelligence. It takes courage to admit that you need support and you are willing to bravely seek it out. This act reflects a deep understanding of oneself, ultimately it is a testament to your resilience and determination to overcome challenges, rather than struggling in silence.
We seek to help you improve your personal, familial, social, spiritual, and professional effectiveness and satisfaction. Build a Life of Worth! Dialectical Behavior Therapy is one of our excellent psychotherapy options.
Recent events, and especially the pandemic, have shown how essential mental health is for all of us. I believe strongly in access to care, which is why using both telehealth and insurance are important. I'm also dedicated to evidence-based approaches that are specifically focused on each person or couple. There's no 'one size fits all' in terms of what approach we use, as long as you can see it being helpful to you and relevant to what you need. Please see below for more information about how I can help. And if you'd like a consultation, please reach out.
I utilize many different techniques and interventions to shed light on areas that may need some attention. I appreciate the client's perspective while offering reflections that may provide an unrecognized point of view.
Natalie believes in creating a safe space, free of judgment, where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. Natalie wants to help you reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and overall distress. Natalie also wants you to feel as though you have a plan after each session with specific action steps that you can take to improve your overall well being. Asking for help shows a lot of strength, and can improve one’s confidence and ability to meet challenges.
Dr. Jayson L. Mystkowski (preferred pronouns: he/him/his) received a Ph.D. from UCLA’s Clinical Psychology program in 2003 and a B.A. Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa in Psychology, with Departmental Honors, from Northwestern University in 1997. At UCLA, where he has been a Clinical Professor for over 15yrs in their Psychology Clinic, Dr. Mystkowski acquired a strong foundation in applying behavior theories to the understanding and treatment of anxiety disorders while working with Dr. Michelle Craske and has published several papers on this topic. His clinical training is diverse, with time spent on anxiety treatment studies at UCLA, practicum and post-doctoral training at the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hospital System, and an APA-accredited internship at UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). After 15yrs as a licensed clinical psychologist and the Associate Clinical Director at Cognitive Behavior Associates in Beverly Hills, Dr. Mystkowski founded Cognitive Behavior Health Partners in 2019. Dr. Mystkowski is licensed in CA (#20077) and CT (#4416), has been granted the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT: E. Passport Mobility #14145) and a Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ) by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB).
Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed or relationally challenged? Are you processing old or recent traumas, or grieving a painful loss? I know how difficult it can be to ask for help. My years of training and life experience enable me to provide caring competent treatment. Please don't leave yourself alone with your struggles any longer.
We will work together to help you make positive changes to your life—healthier, more stable, productive and fulfilling! With each of my clients, I work to build a relationship based in trust and authenticity where you can feel both safe and challenged—safe knowing you can talk openly and will be heard and understood, not judged, but also challenged to make the changes you want to make. Making those changes is more likely when you find a therapist who is empathetic—someone with whom you can connect and trust. Your full potential is always within reach and a therapeutic relationship based in sincere, empathetic, and authentic dialogue is healing. Call me today for a free, phone consultation and get started on a better and brighter present and future.
Connection, compassion, and courage have led me to where I am today. It has taken me years to carve my own path and come to own my story in a truly authentic way. I founded Integrative Therapy & Coaching because I wanted to create a holistic space in my community where there is no one “right” way to heal. It’s hard to know exactly what you need in times of suffering and struggle, other than just knowing you need help.
Through our work together, my hope for you is that you will come to realize that you cannot possibly live a fuller life by focusing on what you want to restrict and lessen about yourself.