Find a Therapist in Van Nuys

Do any of these sound like you? Stuck. Unable to let go of regrets. Highly critical of yourself. Feeling like you’re not enough. Feeling like you’re unlovable. Perfectionistic. Don’t know what you need. Single and longing to find a life partner. If so, you have come to the right place. As a therapist for the past 15 years, I have extensive experience empowering clients to:

I provide individual and relational counseling. My modality is CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that focuses on improving your thoughts and behaviors which affect the way you feel) and solution focused. My approach to each client is tailored to his or her unique needs. In working with couples, I emphasize on solution- focused therapy. I use role play to pinpoint the pattern of the couple’s argument and I guide them to adapt a positive style of communication.

TRUE LIVING THERAPY CENTER: GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR TRUE SELF! LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE! Are you feeling stressed out, sad, overwhelmed or stuck in any area of your life right now? Are you experiencing challenges in your dating, relationships, at work, with your children or socially? Difficult times require support to get through. That’s where I come in! As a multi-lingual (English, Spanish, German & Romanian) Licensed Psychotherapist and Certified Hypnotherapist, my passion and purpose in life are to assist you in getting in touch with your inner strengths and resources to get through your life challenges.

In my opinion, there is nothing more powerful than authentic human connection. The connection built between therapist and client has the ability to foster immense change and growth. As a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist I feel truly honored to be trusted with this responsibility and want nothing more than to create a safe space for my clients to share their stories.

Counselling, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy for many psychological conditions including: PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Addictions, fear and phobias.

You’re feeling like you’re stuck in a cycle, constantly moving but not moving forward. You’re not quite where you want to be in your life. You just keep going because something will change eventually, right? Therapy can help you figure out what obstacles are getting in the way of the life you want and envisioned for yourself. I love working with people and am passionate about helping others tap into their strengths to reach their full potential.

Dr. Marjan Bakhtiyari, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist (PSY27557) This is this very belief that reflects my life calling. The understanding that the proper nurturing of our minds and hearts will inevitably create a future that is balanced in justice and compassion. My mission is to translate this truth from an abstract macro cosmic concept into a practical microcosm. I have extensive experience counseling individual adults and children, couples, and families who are struggling with recovery from abuse, trauma, grief, depression, anger management, anxiety, academic problems, behavioral problems, low self-esteem, and conduct disorder.

Hypnotherapy is used to help many things from anxiety, fears, phobias and weight loss to study habits focusing or just overall happiness to name a few. We work together to figure out the best game plan for you so we can achieve your goals.

I'm a board-certified clinical hypnotherapist. I specialize in helping my clients stop smoking, lose weight, prepare for auditions, and all forms of personal development. I offer empathetic, and caring sessions, and have offices near you. Please give me a call or email me so we can talk about your expectations and needs. Thank you for stopping by my profile, and I look forward to speaking with you soon.

I am passionate about creating an environment of safety and security, where clients are able to feel supported and understood while we identify and strengthen untapped sources of resilience to break through feelings of hopelessness, shame and fear. With care and curiosity, we will explore and heal the often hidden emotional wounds inflicted by our experiences, families and society.

Has something changed in you? Have you been feeling anxious or depressed? Are you feeling out of control and in a funk? Being human is hard, but here's the good news: you have the power to make a choice for yourself. You deserve to feel good and to be happy, and I believe that therapy can help make that happen. Whether you're dealing with work stress, relationship dissatisfaction, a recent trauma, or simply the ups and downs of life, therapy can equip you with the tools to process your pain, to help you cope, and to move forward.

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