Counseling in Playa Del Rey, CA. Find the Right Therapist.

Verdant Oak Behavioral Health (VOBH) is a group of collaborating psychologists located in South Pasadena, CA. Mental health services for your whole family: Individual Couples Family therapy Psychological assessment services.

Have you said to yourself "THINGS HAVE GOT TO CHANGE!"?. Maybe you had tears in your eyes? Maybe you have been tossing and turning at night? Well good for you for doing something about it! Keep going...

I work from the perspective that therapeutic conversations have the potential to shed light on previously unnoticed aspects of a person's life. I believe that these aspects can enhance and enrich our understanding of ourselves as we move through the world.

Whether you feel weighed down by sadness, consumed by worry, haunted by the past, or unseen in your relationships, I am here to offer you validation and understanding. You are more resilient than you sometimes feel, and you deserve to feel in charge of your own life.

My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental place where I can help my client’s reach their full potential by processing feelings (past and present issues), improving communication, and exploring family issues

I am a relationship expert - certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy by ICEEFT. I help clients break out of the destructive, negative cycles in which they are stuck; make sense of their own and others’ emotions; and create close, healthy relationships.

Welcome to my practice. I am a seasoned, experienced psychologist, anger management expert and marriage therapist who is dedicated to teaching you practical and useful tools and thought skills to better deal with your personal, life, or relationship challenges.

I have over 20 years experience in the field of mental health. I work collaboratively with my clients in a safe, non-judgemental, empathetic space with the goal to help them lead happier, more fulfilling lives.

Are you in need of SOMETHING to change? I’m passionate about helping people reach their full potential. My goal is to work with you in a safe, nonjudgmental environment, to figure out what obstacles are getting in the way of the life you envisioned for yourself.

I provide a safe environment and compassionate, non-judgmental counseling to help you explore the personal and relationship challenges you are facing and begin working toward lasting solutions.

It takes courage to ask for help. My role with my clients is to bridge the gap on where they are today and where they want to be in the future. There is no specific path to achieve this goal yet with support, fulfillment can be achieved.

For over forty years, Dr. Brainerd has worked with individuals, couples and families to help them understand and find relief from emotional distress and solutions for troubling and puzzling problems. He combines working on problems with enhancing the quality of life.

I consider it a privilege to listen to people's stories and walk alongside with them, for a while, on their journey through life, helping them reach their full potential.