Find A Psychologist in Palmdale, CA.

Dr. Levine, a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist (one of the few!) in Los Angeles, offers cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy with more than 20+ years of experience. He also currently serves as a Clinical Psychologist at the UCLA School of Medicine and has additional expertise in biofeedback therapy for both stress-related and pain disorders. As the former Chief of the Psychology Department at South Nassau Hospital in NY and as a Clinical Psychologist for the hit TV series "Hoarders", Dr. Levine brings a very high level of expertise and knowledge to his clinical work. Combined with a compassionate, gentle and caring approach, he is ready to help you.

I view it my mission to sit with many people in pain. I try to give people the tools they need to live well. I combine the science derived from study of human behavior as well as art of clinical psychology to create life giving work. My research and clinical backgrounds gives me the tools necessary to help you live an open and engaged life. I help people open up, be present and do what matters.

I am a Professional Psychologist specializing in the treatment of trauma, depression, grief, and adjustment, amongst others. My approach is Psychodynamically/Psychoanalytical oriented, with the expansion into other areas, such as ACT, CBT, art therapy, where needed and appropriate. In a safe and non - judgmental environment, we explore the underlying root or roots of your problems and seek out new directions.

Are you ready to make changes in your life but are not sure how? I am a licensed psychodynamic psychologist in private practice for over 12 years. I specialize in working with people who have felt stuck and have made attempts to move forward but have not been satisfied with the outcome. My approach is collaborative as we explore your unique personal circumstances and how they impact your life. With compassion and understanding you will be empowered to explore the relationship you have with yourself and the world and learn how to strengthen and deepen these relationships. While the past can not be changed, together we can come to understand how it has impacted your life so that you can finally heal, grow, and move forward.

As a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience, the focus of my work is PASSION. My work with individuals and couples is to create a deeper relationship first with ourselves and then within the relationship to have a more fulfilled and passionate life. In my experience, passion comes when our inner life matches our outer life, when we live authentically and in integrity with our values. My work with individuals begins there, identifying our values and what excites us and removing the blocks to living that inner truth more fully in our lives.

There are many different types of therapists out there, with a variety of specialties, levels and types of training and experience. Trying to understand these differences and finding the type of therapist that is right for you can be confusing and sometimes frustrating. A Psychologist is a mental health professional who has an earned Doctoral Degree and passed the most rigorous professional training and licensing requirements in the field. These professionals most typically focus their practice on talk or behavioral therapies and have the widest variety of and deepest understanding of and training in therapeutic techniques. Psychologists are capable of working with the widest variety of issues including the most complex and challenging types of mental health issues.

As a psychologist, I strive to combine a comfortable and engaging therapeutic relationship with the most proven and effective therapy interventions and assessment tools. I work hard to develop an individualized and flexible plan that can be applied and adapted to a wide range of problems. Additionally, I provide comprehensive and individualized psychological evaluations that can be used for a variety of purposes, such as learning disability and ADHD evaluations, psychoeducational and psychosocial evaluations, and diagnostic clarification.

To strengthen my role as the Executive Director of the La Vie Counseling Center I received advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy from the Southern California Psychoanalytic Institute because of my interest in getting to the roots of the problems that drive people to therapy. I have studied and practiced an in-depth approach to psychotherapy for over 20 years and have written books that have sold over a million copies and been translated into several languages. My desire is to not only help people feel better, but help them get better and live that way daily. I love going to work each day, because helping people live healthier lives makes me a better person in the process.

I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, panic, stress, and OCD. Since 1988 I have helped hundreds of people free themselves from these conditions and returned to living productive, fruitful lives free of fear. If you suffer from Panic Disorder, please know that it is REAL, and it is TREATABLE. As an affilitate of CHAANGE, I use this program in my treatment of the anxiety disorders. There is help available, so be hopeful.

I am a clinical psychologist and received my doctorate from Rutgers University, one of the top Psy.D. programs in the country. I initially focused on psychodynamic therapy but then switched my specialty to cognitive behavioral therapy, as I found it more effective and it better fit my personality (active, involved). I graduated in 2000 and received my license in California in 2002 as a clinical psychologist. I continue to receive training in cognitive behavioral therapy by the top researchers in the field, as I strongly believe in learning and becoming better in my field. Being a psychologist is so rewarding to me because I see how many people get better and thrive. I truly love what I do and will always do my best to help you.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of California. I hold a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. In addition to extensive work with individuals, I also work with couples and families. I also specialize in conducting psychological assessments including neuropsychological and forensic assessments. I currently am in private practice but have experience working at inpatient facilities, providing concierge psychological services and running groups. I also have extensive experience working with various forms of addiction and eating disorders.

There are many types of counselors who provide psychotherapy. As a clinical psychologist (Psy.D.), I am trained in both the the art of psychotherapy and the science of psychology. I received clinical training in a research lab that was doing clinical trials and as such, I only utilize treatment techniques that have been empirically validated through extensive research. These techniques are effective in providing relatively rapid relief from uncomfortable symptoms and in encouraging lasting behavioral changes which maintain gains and prevent relapse.

A psychologist has the most extensive training in psychology of all the mental health professions. Some people with a Ph.D. are licensed as Marriage and Family Therapists (and I have that license as well) or as Social Workers, not psychologists. As a psychologist, I understand the benefits and limitations of research, and I also bring that to my psychotherapy practice. Psychologists work with the full range of psychological and emotional issues, without limitation, unlike MFTs and LCSWs who have a more limited scope of practice. WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: I’m well trained to help you with whatever issues bring you to me.

Having struggled with anxiety and chronic health issues for most of my life, I was committed to taking control of the things I had power over and creating a life filled with meaning and purpose. I strongly believe in helping other harness their strength and resilience by providing caring and honest support. I work from a goal and growth oriented model of therapy, focused on developing the necessary skills to strive for the things that matter most in life!

As a psychologist the cornerstone of my work with clients involves assessment and evaluation. I begin every client interaction with a thorough assessment of the individual. I formulate my understanding of the client, including their presenting problem, and share this with the client. I invite and encourage active collaboration from the client to devise treatment goals that we can work to achieve in therapy. Therapy to me entails an active and engaged process exploration to gain insights that were otherwise inaccessible to the client.

Relative few psychologists focus on and specialize in the relationship side of emotional struggles. Depression, anxiety and loneliness have relationships components and those components are important to address. It can also be valuable to see a psychologist when dealing with marriage issues, couples issues and family issues. Dr. Brainerd is a Certified Imago Therapist and has developed both a website and an APP to help in relationships. He also periodically presents workshops for couples.

Dr. Clark has served South Pasadena and surrounding areas as a psychologist for over 20 years, providing adult and adolescent psychotherapy, career counseling, and marriage counseling (including issues of infidelity, infertility, sexual dysfunction, sexual addiction, and divorce). Although relationship and employment issues are the most common concerns, other specialties include adolescents, marriage counseling, parenting difficulties, career counseling, financial "mismanagement", adjustment to chronic illness, addictions, and criminal accusations.