GroupTherapyLA/NY provides thoughtful, individualized psychotherapy and psychological services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We are a team of experienced psychologists and therapists who work collaboratively to understand each client in depth and provide treatment that is both highly personalized and clinically sophisticated.
Our approach is warm, engaged, and discerning. We look beyond symptoms to understand the full person — then develop a treatment plan that is practical, effective, and deeply attuned to each client’s life.
We begin with a careful initial consultation to understand what is bringing you in and what kind of support will be most useful. From there, we match each client with a therapist whose style, expertise, and personality are the best fit.
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Our goal is to provide treatment that is both emotionally attuned and results-oriented — helping people move forward with greater clarity, stability, and confidence.
Our therapists work with a wide range of concerns and life situations, including:
We work with children, adolescents, and adults, tailoring treatment to the needs of each individual and family.
Concierge therapy is an exclusive service that is only offered to a limited number of individuals at a time; this allows Dr. Gardenswartz to work deeply with each person and provide better client care.
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We specialize in reduction of current symptoms, overcoming childhood trauma, or the pursuit of personal growth and self-knowledge. We also help clients improve relationships, as well as change unhealthy behaviors, beliefs and emotions.
Group Therapy LA therapists use DBT to help clients move from maladaptive behaviors and patterns to appropriate and healthy behaviors, as well as help them tolerate difficult emotions.
We help you and your partner build a strong foundation, repair trust and/or make decisions about your future. We use specific techniques to help resolve conflict, express your needs and desires and help you understand one another. Our techniques lead to greater intimacy and relationship satisfaction.
A combination of behavioral therapy (game playing, art, guided imagery) and talk therapy (including cognitive therapy) are used to address anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and family/peer conflict.
Postpartum depression can interferes with everyday life. About 90% of women who have postpartum depression can be treated successfully with cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, medication, or the combination of both.
Group Therapy LA therapists use EMDR and Brainspotting to help clients. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting are evidence based form of psychotherapy designed to treat trauma and reduce negative emotions, anxiety, and patterns & behaviors associated with traumatic events.
In the dynamic context of group interactions, participants have the opportunity to receive feedback on how their behavior impacts others, enhance their communication, and connect with others in a meaningful way.
We utilize a thought-provoking and creative process to inspires clients to maximize personal and professional potential. It is designed to facilitate the creation/development of personal, professional, or business goals and to develop and carry out a strategy/plan for achieving those goals.
Psychological assessments provide clarity when there are questions about diagnosis, learning differences, attention, or emotional functioning. A well-done evaluation can reduce guesswork and help individuals, families, and clinicians move forward with confidence.
Biofeedback therapy is a cutting-edge approach that empowers individuals to gain control over their physiological responses through real-time monitoring and feedback. By utilizing real-time feedback, individuals can develop self-awareness, manage stress, and improve various physical and mental health conditions.
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