We all need help now and again. If you find yourself looking for someone to help you through it, I…read morehighly recommend Stephanie Mintz. From marriage counseling to individual therapy, she has been the driving force that stabilized my life. In our sessions, we built a very strong trust and repertoire. When I found myself at the end of my rope, she was the first one I reached out to. Immediately, she could tell this was a severe situation and did everything in her power to help me. I am alive and have been able to turn my life around in the best way, thanks in big part to her. I have so much gratitude and appreciation for what she does and how she does it. I still continue with our sessions every week, a time that I value and look forward to. THANK YOU!

Stephanie Mintz is one of the most revolutionary therapists I have ever met. She is able to mix…read moretraditional therapy with life coaching principals that force you to deal with your current issues appopriately. She has sparkiling personality and openly welcomes new patients. She is not afraid to be direct and at the same time is a wonderful mix of active and passive listening such that it apppropriately addresseses the core issue. Her rates should be double what she charges and is a true value to the mental health field. If I give 6th star I would.

My company has hired many top executive coaches and therapists over the years. Shirin Hart is top…read morenotch and the results we have gotten with her support has been beyond our expectations. She is world class and sharp as a tack with a gentle manner. Highly recommend working with her on personal and business goals.

My husband and I really needed some help with our relationship. We tried solving it on our own and…read moreit didn't work. We went to several highly recommended couples therapists and even a few pastors. Shirin was the best therapist for us. She really helped us get past our stuck points and our relationship is now stronger than it's ever been. We are grateful we found her.

I set an appointment for an initial consultation online, never received a call at the designated…read moretime. I thought maybe I would receive a call later that day, nothing. I called the next day during business hours, left a message regarding their missed consultation appointment, I have not received any call back, no apology, nothing. Incredibly unprofessional and disappointing as I have a child that is experiencing extreme anxiety and it seemed like this would be the perfect place to help.

I reached out to Playa Vista Counseling because i was going through a stressful time in my life -…read moreincluding work and relationship stress. I felt very taken care of from the first phone call. I had contacted a few places and they got back to me promptly and helped set up an appointment. I got real tools to manage my anxiety and my therapist helped me make changes in my life that have significantly improved it. Overall very professional and helpful

Professional, well-run office with a calm atmosphere. The staff is courteous and efficient, and Dr…read moreBrown was attentive, clear, and respectful. Overall, a solid and patient-focused practice.

Very helpful office with wonderful staff. It was really easy to schedule an appointment.read more

I had several sessions with Dr. Avedian from 2018 to 2019. From the beginning, it was clear her…read morepriorities were not to really help me. All of my issues I tried to discuss with her were quickly glossed over and dismissed. I often felt like she did not even listen to what I said, as I found myself repeating myself often in different sessions just to remind her. She has also treated some issues dealing with racism I faced with blatant disinterest. My final session with her, I had recently faced some extreme emotional and physical trauma. Throughout the entire session, all she did was stare blankly at me while I was clearly in a lot of distress. All she said to me was "what do you want me to do about it". As a medical professional, I would expect much more than that. She saw me openly sobbing, and did not even blink an eye or show any sympathy whatsoever. She is a lazy, unprofessional individual without any real care for her patients. Avoid her practice at all costs.

I am grateful to have found Dr. Avedian to help me navigate a tough time in my life in 2014, and…read moreher door has been open to me on an as-needed basis in the years since (most recently to navigate the many emotions and decisions COVID has stirred up). Dr. Avedian's nurturing yet practical style of therapy is a great fit for me, as I appreciate gentle encouragement along with a solid push in the right direction. I hope you'll check her out.

New Heal Yourself has been life changing for our family…read more When talk therapy didn't work after 2 years of trying, we finally tried hypnotherapy and immediately saw the results we had been hoping for. It was unbelievable to watch the progress. This is a kind, experienced and loving team. You will not be disappointed! Be open and give it a try!!!!! My only regret is not doing it sooner.

I started to come to this place with my alcohol problem but I ended up treating my anxieties on the…read moreway! I am not taking my medication anymore. Feel great. My specialist is Grawben Corona.

I was a patient of Dr. Dicken's on and off (mostly on) for about 3 years (2016-2019), and I also…read morecompleted her four-week mindfulness and surfing workshop, Saltwater Sessions. I consider myself fairly particular about whom I work with in any setting, but especially so in therapy, and I have no reservations about recommending Dr. Dicken wholeheartedly to anyone in search of counseling on the Westside, or even remotely. In addition to her strong fundamentals - pattern recognition, ability to link the past to the present, clear memory for people and events - Dr. Dicken brings both a calming warmth and a wry sense of humor to her work. She also possesses a broad range of intellectual reference points, which makes her a more universally accessible therapist. I appreciated how we were able to build a strong relationship - complete with conversational shorthand, vulnerable and honest communication in both directions, and the occasional (or even frequent) jokes. While working with Dr. Dicken, I made significant strides in several key relationships with both friends and family, as well as in my professional life. Obviously these changes were not her doing, but having her there to work through obstacles and concretize action plans was a significant help. I ended my engagement with her in December of 2019 because I felt confident that I could succeed in my short- and medium-term goals without additional therapy, thanks in large part to the work we did together and the tools I developed in those sessions. Finding a therapist is a very personal process, but I believe Dr. Dicken has a broad appeal and is well worth consideration for anyone in search of a down-to-earth and thoughtful counselor.

Like many, I sought therapy during a difficult period in my life, and Lena has been an incredible…read moresource of positivity, clarity, and self-love. Lena is someone I can count on for honesty, support, and occasionally share a laugh with. She has incredible life experience and perspective and wonderful values. She also guided me in meditation, which was a great tool in our work together, and even recommended great reading to me. I could not recommend her more highly.

12 years ago in LA, my roommate gave me Dr. Judy's number because I was self-medicating and going…read moredownhill spiraling. I realized that my childhood trauma was resurfacing in my early 30s. I couldn't even go to the first session because I completely broke down just looking at her mind map over the phone. Just sobbing. Emotionally exhausted from suppressing years of childhood trauma and domestic violence, she gently took me through her methods and I quit drinking and smoking effortlessly. I have now returned to her this month to finish what we started. I have new awareness to my patterns that she literally insightfully gave me another breakthrough with one sentence. Processing and diving into her mind map gives your brain the ability to go where it needs to go. After over a decade of therapists, only Dr. Judy has been able to cut through the BS and guide me on my way.

The staff at the Psychological Healing Center are incredible! I've have had such incredible insight…read moreand progress that I had to leave this reviews. Thank you so much for everyone that helped me here. I've worked with others before and this staff truly made an impact and helped me during a difficult divorce with children involved.

Jennifer was amazing! She was to the point and while EMDR was challenging, I am now in a healthy,…read moreamazing relationship and couldn't be happier! She helped me key in on the important triggers and events and guided me through them efficiently with care.

JH is the Dumbledore to my Harry Potter. I'm not sure where I'd have been yesterday, am today, and…read morewill be in the future without her professional service. I work in a high-stress, high-volume environment, and have a personal history of trauma. We've explored ISTDP then switched to EMDR - this technique was a game changer, talk-therapy never worked. I appreciate JH's approach being present-and-future-focused, EMDR helps w/ the past, but the work with JH is helping me to take my power back, enjoy the present and be excited about my future. The goal is always growth and healing - adjusting techniques when I block. It's been a few years and I love who I am today. My relationship w/ JH has helped me to develop my mental and emotional health beyond what I was thought was possible in life. In closing, there are 8 dimensions of wellness (below) - for years I've spent time focusing on all but Emotional, now it is my top priority. For me, it's the lynch-pin of everything. Emotional. Environment. Financial. Intellectual. Occupational. Physical. Social. Spiritual.

I'm not a prolific reviewer of anything. Up until now, my sole review was on an air duct cleaning…read morecompany whose service was so solid, that I felt obliged to share my experience with the Yelp community. I also think I gave Angry Birds 4 stars on the App Store, but sans write up so I'm thinking that doesn't count. But then I realized the value of Yelp reviews since I myself read them all the time. As a member of this community, we need to share what we know. Our collective knowledge is what make Yelp so useful which brings me to this, my second review. I've known Amy for a few years now and have always found her to be a knowledgeable and empathetic therapist to speak with. She's good hearted, smart, wise and incredibly helpful. She's not just a therapist you can speak with, she's a therapist who truly hears you. She doesn't judge and offers solid guidance when she feels it will help you. Her areas of expertise are vast: addiction, couples therapy, eating disorders, family therapy and more, but at the end of the day, you want a therapist you can trust. Who understands you. One who is there when you need her to be. Amy is that therapist.

Amy's ability to have the utmost empathy and understanding for her clients is what makes Amy an…read morewonderful therapist. She has a wealth of knowledge about the human condition, the mind, the heart and her work is effective with people from every walk of life. I would highly recommend Amy for anyone seeking individual therapy, family therapy and couples therapy.