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Trish Becker

Trish Becker

West Los Angeles, CA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Trish Becker is a Clinical Social Worker and therapist dedicated to creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment for every individual she works with. Her first priority is to establish a safe space where clients feel heard and understood. With a focus on supporting their emotions and guiding them towards new insights, Trish helps her clients develop the skills necessary to navigate life more effectively. She specializes in treating individuals coping with addiction, anxiety, and depression, and has extensive experience working with those who have faced childhood or adult trauma and PTSD. Additionally, she addresses issues such as relationship difficulties, loss, and times of transition. Trish's warm and friendly approach, along with her direct yet compassionate communication style, helps clients feel at ease during therapy. She believes in the healing power of humor, viewing it as a vital part of the therapeutic process. With a deep passion for her work, Trish finds the journey of psychotherapy both fascinating and rewarding, and she eagerly anticipates connecting with new clients.
Specialties
Addiction Alcohol/Drug Use Anxiety Bipolar Depression General Mental Health PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
Michelle Cohen

Michelle Cohen

West Los Angeles, CA
Psychologist, PHD
Dr. Michelle Cohen is a dedicated psychologist who specializes in guiding individuals, couples, and families to break through barriers of sadness, frustration, anxiety, and fear. With over 15 years of experience, she helps her clients uncover personal insights that illuminate their emotional patterns and relationship dynamics. Michelle approaches each client's unique needs with respect, empathy, and a non-judgmental attitude, recognizing that everyone has developed patterns of thoughts and behaviors to cope emotionally. Her mission is to foster a deeper understanding within her clients, empowering them to resolve their issues and achieve the peace and happiness they rightfully deserve. Throughout her career in hospitals and residential settings, Michelle has effectively addressed concerns related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and communication, guiding clients to connect with their inner strength and adopt essential coping skills. She believes that through the transformative power of psychotherapy, clients can not only gain insight into themselves and their relationships but also develop emotional resilience and foster healthier connections in their lives.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress Sleeping Well Spirituality
Dawn Delgado

Dawn Delgado

West Los Angeles, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Dawn Delgado is a Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and an EMDR Trained Trauma Specialist who deeply believes in the ability of each individual to create a fabulous, adventurous, and fulfilling life. She sees every person as being present for a reason, a gift that can be uncovered through collaborative work in therapy. Dawn emphasizes that her clients are so much more than their current struggles and life challenges; they are not defined by past experiences. With her expertise, Inspire Evolve provides high-quality management for a range of complex cases. Her specialties include all eating disorders, co-occurring mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, PTSD and trauma, and substance abuse. Dawn is well-connected in the therapeutic communities nationwide, offering clients access to valuable support groups, dietitians, therapists, and treatment centers. She understands that embarking on the journey of therapy can feel daunting, but she considers it a courageous step toward rediscovering one’s best self. In 2007, Dawn founded Inspire Evolve to serve as a refuge from the outside world, providing a safe space for individuals to recognize and release the barriers blocking their happiness, success, and joy.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Bipolar Depression Eating Disorders General Mental Health PTSD/Trauma
Meryle Gellman

Meryle Gellman

West Los Angeles, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, PHD
Meryle Gellman, a skilled Marriage & Family Therapist with a PhD and PsyD, offers a private practice dedicated to assisting individuals in navigating their relationships, emotions, and aspirations. She specializes in helping clients find peace within themselves and cherish their lives, focusing on issues such as eating disorders, bipolarity, high-conflict divorce, and various relationship dynamics. Meryle is exceptional at forging deep, meaningful connections with her clients and has adeptly adapted her therapy approach to maintain a strong impact during virtual sessions, particularly in the wake of COVID-19. Her commitment to comfort is reflected in her flexible treatment options, which encompass in-person, telehealth, and online formats. Meryle looks forward to connecting with clients and exploring how her therapeutic skills can enable them to live richer, more fulfilling lives.
Specialties
Bipolar Eating Disorders Family Stress Relationship Stress
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Babak Kadkhoda

Babak Kadkhoda

West Los Angeles, CA
Psychologist, PHD
Dr. Babak Kadkhoda is a dedicated psychologist with a PhD, specializing in helping adults, couples, and children/adolescents effectively cope and manage emotional and behavioral challenges, including Depression, Anxiety, and ADHD. His clinical practice focuses on addressing the concerns that many adults face, such as communication issues, interpersonal difficulties, and emotional distress. Dr. Kadkhoda is committed to fostering a collaborative therapeutic process, working alongside clients as a team to gain insight and understanding into their areas of difficulty, which is vital for facilitating desired change and personal growth. Additionally, he possesses extensive training in empowering parents to refine their parenting skills to achieve their goals. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Kadkhoda has lectured on relevant topics like Adolescent Development and Increasing Self-Esteem in Children. He also consults with private schools to support students with social skills deficits and behavioral challenges, ensuring they maximize their educational experiences.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Depression
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Jacqueline Liebman-gentile

Jacqueline Liebman-gentile

West Los Angeles, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Jacqueline Liebman-Gentile, MA, is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist who understands the complexities of modern life, where individuals often find themselves balancing multiple roles and responsibilities within constrained timelines. This environment of constant pressure can lead to heightened anxiety, which if left unaddressed, may evolve into depression and unhealthy coping mechanisms. Jacqueline empowers her clients to regain control over their emotional lives by emphasizing the importance of establishing boundaries and uncovering their inner strength to foster new choices. Her therapeutic mission is to transform feelings of abandonment, anger, loneliness, and loss into hope and resilience. With a belief that healing is rooted in the ability to narrate and reinterpret one's story, Jacqueline draws from her background as a documentarian and writer to assist clients in tracing and comprehending their truths until they are ready to embrace change. She effectively navigates various challenges, including parenting issues, grief, infidelity, sexual orientation, addiction, and abuse. Providing a supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere, Jacqueline works with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. Her eclectic therapeutic approach encompasses psychodynamic, somatic, cognitive behavioral (CBT), and interpersonal therapy, customized to meet each client's unique needs.
Specialties
ADHD Addiction Anxiety Bipolar Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ Obsessive Compulsive Disorder PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress
Julie Rodin

Julie Rodin

West Los Angeles, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Julie Rodin is a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to guiding adults on their journey toward becoming the healthiest versions of themselves. She understands that many face overwhelming challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief & loss, heartbreak, and relationship struggles. With a deep sense of empathy, Julie relates to her clients' experiences, aiming to help them navigate through their feelings and improve their overall quality of life. Julie's therapeutic approach is eclectic, incorporating methods such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with other modalities that address individual needs. She creates a safe and supportive space for her clients to explore their unique stories, enabling them to identify what isn't working and collaboratively develop new perspectives and solutions. With a commitment to fostering real and lasting change, Julie invites individuals, couples, and families to embark on their transformation towards a better life.
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Specialties
Addiction Anxiety General Mental Health Grief Relationship Stress
Ricki Bander

Ricki Bander

West Los Angeles, CA
Psychologist, PHD
Ricki Bander, PhD, is a psychologist known for her direct and empowering approach, enabling individuals to navigate work dilemmas and personal challenges. She sensitively addresses the contradictions that exist between her clients' values and behaviors. With a strength-based and affirming methodology, she equips clients with self-management tools aimed at improving communication, managing anxiety, and responding to stressors that may jeopardize their relationships and professional lives. Ricki possesses a keen expertise in guiding healthcare professionals, C-level executives, and various professionals through organizational transitions and leadership development. Her extensive experience includes roles in universities and medical schools, as well as consulting with businesses and healthcare systems. By integrating cognitive-behavioral and coaching practices, Ricki brings humor and fresh perspectives into her clients' thought processes as they explore options and alternatives to their situations. Her focus on self-talk and communication skills enhances all relationships, and she encourages clients to master these areas through engaging scenarios, roleplays, modeling, and constructive feedback. Ricki is dedicated to aligning her clients' visions, values, and strengths with their actions to foster overall well-being, utilizing assessments that encompass emotional intelligence, leadership skills, and communication styles. Clients gain valuable understanding, strategies, and tools designed to lead a more productive, healthier, and fulfilling life.
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Specialties
Anxiety Relationship Stress
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Sheida Francis

Sheida Francis

West Los Angeles, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, PHD
Sheida Francis, PhD, LMFT, is a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist dedicated to fostering healing and the development of strong personal relationships. She understands that successful relationships are essential for psychological, physical, and spiritual health. With her expertise, Sheida provides insight therapy for adults grappling with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, guiding them towards understanding and healing the pain that disrupts their lives. She believes that therapy is an adventure into the inner world, where understanding the dynamics that shape our feelings can lead to a fresh perspective and mastery over one’s life. In her safe and supportive environment, Sheida encourages clients to explore areas of discontent, while utilizing a blend of Mindfulness and Psychodynamic therapies to promote a balanced and fulfilling life. She is committed to enabling clients to cultivate a kind and caring relationship with themselves and their life circumstances, emphasizing the vital role of the present moment in the healing journey.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ Men's & Women's Issues Mindfulness Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Spirituality
Naomi Tucker

Naomi Tucker

West Los Angeles, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Naomi Tucker, MA, MFT, ATR, is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in supporting adults and elders (65+) as they navigate the challenges of life. She focuses on helping her clients develop valuable coping skills, address relationship issues, and explore the unique challenges faced by women. Through her eclectic approach, which includes mindfulness-based techniques, art therapy, and strengths-based practices, Naomi creates a compassionate and understanding space where individuals can gain insight and express themselves authentically. In her online sessions, clients will collaborate with Naomi to identify what is working in their lives and what requires change. With creative and practical tools at their disposal, individuals will learn to tackle problems from new angles and foster positive transitions in their lives. Naomi is committed to walking alongside her clients, supporting them through grief, life transitions, anxiety, and more, to help them achieve personal growth and meaningful change.
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Specialties
Anxiety Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Grief Parenting
Samantha Wright Wakach

Samantha Wright Wakach

West Los Angeles, CA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Samantha Wright is a Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with over 25 years of experience in the field. She serves both youth and adult populations, specializing in areas such as anxiety, family conflict, and relationship issues. Her therapeutic approach combines direct communication with warmth, empathy, and relatability, making her clients feel comfortable and understood. With a background in various treatment models, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS), Samantha adeptly navigates both short-term behavioral skills-based interventions and longer-term supportive psychotherapy. In her multifaceted career, she has worked in both private and non-profit sectors, holding roles that demonstrate her leadership and clinical expertise, such as a clinical supervisor of intern therapists and Family Program Director. Her unique perspective as a social worker allows her to view clients within their broader contexts—considering family dynamics, cultural influences, and socioeconomic factors alongside their diagnoses and symptoms. She has a keen interest in guiding clients through life transitions, assertive communication, and establishing healthy boundaries within family systems. Overall, Samantha’s commitment to fostering growth and healing is evident in her compassionate approach to therapy.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Family Stress Relationship Stress
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