Beverly Hills Therapists specializing in Gender Identity

Joanne Kwoh, Ph. D.

I am fluent in the language our Pride communities engage in. I am an ally and advocate for equality, and I promote the use of correct pronouns and verbiage to support dignity and respect for our LGBTQIA+ communities.

JESSICA DAWN RUSSELL

I work online or in my 3 locations Hills, Encino and Los Angeles, CA) I hold over 30 certifications. I work with depression, anxiety, fear, grief, addictions, Medical, Autoimmune, Neuro, Illness, smoking, high performance professional and accountability conflicts. I am a sought out Integrative & functional therapist or a bridge to your doctor in health, mind & nutrition. Using holistic, cognitive therapy & a unique style when I work with you to achieve results when casual talk is not enough.

Samara Aldahwi

Together we will examine triggers, emotions and beliefs to discover underlying issues. Our sessions will give you the tools to better cope with life, and change what you want to change. You have the option to live life by your own design.

Rachel Jones

Therapy requires hard work from both therapist and client in order to yield desired results. Your courage to show up and participate can allow for growth through increased awareness, mindfulness of thoughts and emotions, more effective coping skills, and stronger relationships. I help clients learn and practice skills for tolerating pain in times of crisis, responding instead of reacting, increasing self-respect, improving relationships, and participating fully in each moment.

Naira Keshishyan

I specialize in relationships/dating and attachment issues, men's issues, women's empowerment, eating disorders/body image, family trauma/intergenerational family trauma, career and life adjustment, self-esteem and cultural issues. I look forward to teaching you tools to take your life back and build a strong foundation of identity.

Alina Halonen

Have you experienced a traumatic life event? Struggling with addiction? Do you feel lost, overwhelmed, or hopeless? Have you tried traditional talk therapies and not much has changed? By implementing a collaborative, active, direct, integrative, and holistic approach, we will help you to establish greater control over your life and gain the ability to deal with emotional stressors reflectively instead of reflexively. I specialize in treating acute, chronic, and complex trauma and addiction.

Shavonne James

Speciality Populations: Womxn of Color, Teens - Emerging Adults (16-26), LGBTQ+

The Happiness Psychiatrist®: Sheenie Ambardar, M.D.

My patients are successful professionals, creatives, students & celebrities who are ready to make lasting, positive change in their lives. They are committed to understanding the deep-seated reasons for their unhelpful behaviors; transforming their lives from the inside-out and no longer feeling fear, sadness, and pain; having healthy and loving personal relationships; and healing the past, living mindfully in the present, and reaching their highest potential.

Nicole David

My clients are remarkable individuals that usually struggle with anxiety, depression, cultural / societal pressures, identifying emotions, and seeking to find their own individual peace & purpose. Therapy can increase the support in my clients life and can be a space that is all their own. Where they can explore their own thoughts and frustrations freely. I work from a nonconformist cultural informed lens, and kink, polyamory, LGBTQ+ inclusive.

Paula E. Bruce, Ph.D. & Associates, A Psychological Corporation

Some typical psychotherapy concerns are: Relationship/couple issues Interracial/intercultural relationships Mood disorders Anxiety Disorders Undereating and Overeating Body image issues Personality disorders High conflict divorce Family reunification Racial trauma Parenting/child behavior problems Sexual compulsivity/addiction Sexual abuse, sexual assault Complex trauma issues/PTSD Compulsive spending/shopping LGBTQIA concerns First generation concerns More

Natalie Finegood Goldberg

Ciara Bogdanovic

In healing we start by creating safety. Safety in your relationship with me, safety in your world, and safety with your body. I support you in connecting with your body and honoring your body’s signals. We will work together to understand your needs and get those needs met. I will offer a place to be heard. We will work together to recognize how to better cope with big feelings when they happen in the moment and heal the part that gets you there.

Maddie Sheffer

The longest relationship you’ve ever had is the one you have with yourself. Understanding who you are to your core is life’s greatest adventure. Identity and expression of that identity is what makes you, YOU. Many people have never had the chance to dissect their desires and learn about their authentic selves. You may not be happy with your body, gender, identity, or maybe you feel inexperienced and nervous about the topic of sexuality; There is room for all of these feelings to be explored.

Jenna Bennett

I work with adolescents, adults, and couples who want to find acceptance within themselves and in their relationships with others, who struggle to feel that they are enough, who experience anxiety or shifts in mood, or who find themselves in patterns that leave them feeling stuck. I have expertise in helping individuals process and work through the multifaceted impacts of trauma. I also deeply value working those who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Jack Irmas

Depressed. Anxious. Unhappy. Mad at yourself. And caught in your head again, overthinking decision after decision. But as you try to think it through in hopes that it will help you clarify the right choices to make, you stay stuck in your head. The more you try to think your way out of your problems, the more time you spend lost in your head. You start to lose the ability to trust yourself and it feels like an endless cycle with no way out. If this sounds like you, therapy can help.

Leor Ram

Leor has experience working with a wide range of clients throughout the entire lifespan. Leor’s psychotherapeutic approach aims to treat a variety of concerns, including interpersonal issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, intimacy, learning and behavioral difficulties, and relationship distress. Leor has a strong background in working with members of the LGBTQ community and has done extensive research and international presentations on difficulties facing this population.

Rebecca Spear

I empower clients to reclaim the true Self they were always meant to be before painful situations took over their lives. My name is Becky Spear and I guide clients through recovery from painful experiences, trauma, anxiety, addictions, symptoms of PTSD, Complex PTSD (c-PTSD), unhealthy food relationships, intrusive memories, symptoms in their body, and old habits that are no longer serving our life-journeys. LGBTQIA and BIPOC affirming: let's fill in your rainbow, embodying a connected future!

Ron Samaan

I work with bilingual clients across a variety of issues. I counsel individuals, couples, teens, and families from a wide range of cultural, racial and ethnic groups.

Marc Roman

I work with adult individuals, couples of all genders/sexual orientations and small groups who would like to better understand and minimize symptoms related to depression, anxiety, relationships and substance addiction, from both an abstinence and a harm reduction model. Two specialty areas of mine include navigating through the loss of a loved one following a completed suicide and the lived-experiences of chronic mental illness as found in bi-polar disorder and schizophrenia.

Jasyn Lezin

We often find ourselves feeling "stuck" or "trapped" in cycles that feel all too familiar, but that no longer serve us. My goal in therapy is to support you in creating a deeper understanding and awareness of these cycles, let go of old patterns, and to create anew. Self-esteem issues, relationships, and addiction are often avenues for which our traumas continue to affect our current reality.