Dr. Payam Ghassemlou , MFT

My mission is to help people with personal growth to continue living or achieving a happier and more successful life. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Psychotherapist) with over fifteen years experience providing individual and couple counseling. In addition, I have a doctorate degree in Transpersonal Psychology along with being a Registered Addiction Specialist (RAS). As a psychotherapist, my areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, interpersonal neurobiology, insecure attachment, mindfulness, dream analysis, substance abuse, managing difficult emotions, sexual compulsion, coming out, internalized homophobia, self-esteem, midlife crisis, pain management, spirituality, depression, anxiety, HIV & AIDS, grief & loss, trauma, immigrant families, and personal growth. I have advanced training in contemporary psychoanalysis, Jungian psychology, sandplay therapy, cognitive therapy, 12-step modality, and Eastern psychology. I am also skilled at goal-oriented, problem focused, and time-efficient therapy. To set up an appointment, please call me (Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D.) at 310-801-2927. http://drpayam1.blogspot.com/