Top Therapist West Hollywood Choices for Personal Growth and Healing
Oliver Drakeford, MA, LMFT, CGP, is a Therapist in West Hollywood, CA, with nearly a decade of experience. He provides relationship counseling for adults, couples, and families.
The office is a safe environment to discuss concerns on a deeper level, and is located in the heart of West Hollywood, CA, on Santa Monica Blvd and La Cienega, for potential clients seeking in-person sessions.
Services & Type of Therapy provided by YOURMental health professionals
Couples Therapy
As a couples therapist, I assist with numerous relationship challenges, employing a diverse array of methods and strategies in my therapy sessions, including Imago Dialogue and Gottman Techniques. I take pleasure in aiding couples to strengthen their connections and enhance their relationships within a supportive environment dedicated to assisting others. I provide both online and in-person therapy sessions.
Family Therapy
I'm an experienced Family Therapist and former Clinical Director of a teen residential center.In this role I helped hundreds of family by providing an integrative approach resolving family conflicts and other relationship concerns. I love working with families and parents to help them grow from trauma and dysfunction to healthy, happy family members.
Therapy for Adults
Half of the clients that see me are individual adults, I create nurturing space to explore a wide variety of issues or mental health concerns from anxiety, depression and relationship concerns.
EXPERIENCED THERAPIST IN WEST HOLLYWOOD
With nearly a decade of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide therapy and counseling to adults, couples, and families in the West Hollywood area.
I prioritize the importance of healthy and balanced relationships with our 'self', 'others', and 'family'. This lens gives me broad categories in which to explore how I can help people with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, addiction, family dynamics, negative life experiences, and, of course, relationships.
After gaining my Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, I continue my training at the prestigious Maple Counseling Center in Beverly Hills. This has been further enriched with a certification from the Los Angeles Institute and Association for Psychoanalytic Studies (LAISPS) in Brentwood. I continually strive to enhance my approach by incorporating contemporary influences, such as 'Mentalization-Based Training' and 'Modern Group Analysis' training.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, i create a therapeutic environment to offer relationship and talk therapy in-person therapy at my office on Santa Monica Blvd in West Hollywood CA. Additionally, I offer online therapy and virtual mental health care for individuals located in California.
Whether it's helping clients address past trauma or deal with relationship concerns, my goal as a therapist is to create a safe space for clients to assist them in making positive changes in their lives.
My approach to therapy focuses uses psychoanalytic and systemic thinking after building a trusting relationship where you can open up about old patterns, feelings, and pain points without judgment.
In this collaborative approach, we will work together, gain insight into your inner world and develop a personalized treatment plan to address the root causes of your concerns,
Through our collaborative work, you'll learn coping strategies, find relief from stress and anxious thoughts, and provide support as you cultivate a deeper connection with yourself and loved ones and improve well being. No matter your age, background, or the challenges you face, from depression, trauma, or grief, therapy can be the first step towards positive change and a more fulfilling life.
I enjoy working with adults, couples and families in West Hollywood, and in particular have extensive experienceI enjoy working with adults, couples, and families in West Hollywood, and in particular, I have extensive experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community. I provide inclusive and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy for anyone in the West Hollywood area or around Los Angeles and can offer in-person therapy or online sessions.person therapy
Therapy In the Heart Of West Hollywood
SPEAKING & TEACHING ENGAGEMENTS IN AND AROUND WEST HOLLYWOOD
Some of my professional experience with clients,
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The Britley- January 2024
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Insight Treatment Center IOP - West Hollywood - Family Therapist and Family Systems Trainings and Consultation Groups, 2022.
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Antioch Community Therapy Services - In Service Training West Hollywood ca. Modern Analytic Theory Techniques For The New Therapist. 2021 West Hollywood
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The Maple Counseling Center - West Hollywood ca / Beverly Hills: In-Service Training Modern Psychoanalytic Theory. 2020
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Antioch University, Culver City - Adjunct Professor. Group Therapy Methods, 2019.
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American Group Psychotherapy Association Annual Conference. "Utilizing Attachment Theory in Multifamily Groups in an Adolescent Residential Treatment Center", 2019.
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American Group Psychotherapy Association Faculty Diversity Training 'Working With LGBTQ+ Clients in Group', 2019 - Los Angeles West Hollywood ca.
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Southern California Counseling Center: "The Magic of Group Therapy and The Licensed Psychotherapist". 2018 West Hollywood
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Paradigm Treatment Centers, San Francisco, CA. "Modern Group Analytic Thinking & The Group Contract"2018
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Pacific Teen Treatment Center - In Service Training. Family Systems Training - Structural Interventions. 2021, Malibu CA
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Antioch Community Therapy Services - In Service Training. Modern Analytic Theory Techniques For The New Therapist. 2021 West Hollywood
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The Maple Counseling Center - In Service Training Modern Psychoanalytic Theory. 2020
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Antioch University, Los Angeles - Adjunct Professor. Group Treatment Methods, 2019.
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American Group Psychotherapy Association Annual Conference. "Utilizing Attachment Theory in Multifamily Groups in an Adolescent Residential Treatment Center", 2019.
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American Group Psychotherapy Association Faculty Diversity Training 'Working With LGBTQ+ Clients in Group', 2019
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Southern California Counseling Center: "The Magic of Group Therapy". 2018
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Paradigm Treatment Centers, San Francisco, CA. "Modern Group Analytic Thinking & The Group Contract"2018
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Models Of Pride: "Best Friend Boot Camp- Communication for Connection". 2017 West Hollywood CA
EMPLOYMENT:
Pacific Teen Treatment Center, Malibu
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Clinical Director
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Family Focused & Systemic Approach to Treatment.
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Multifamily Group Facilitator
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Group Process & Group Therapy Experiential Training.
Paradigm Treatment Center, Malibu
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Lead Group and Family Therapist
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Adolescent Therapy
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Multi-Family Group Therapist.
The Maple Counseling Center:
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Adult program.
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Adolescent (ACT) program,
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Group Therapy Program: Co-Facilitator of The Gay Men's Interpersonal Process Group
Beverly Hills High School:
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Individual Therapist
Moreno High Continuation School:
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Group Therapy Co-facilitator
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Individual Therapist
Los Angeles LGBT Center
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Social Group Facilitator
TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
The Gottman Institute
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Level One Certified Couples Therapist
The Center For Group Studies (CGS)
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Certificate of Completion in Group Leadership
Los Angeles Institute and Association of Psychoanalytic Studies (LAISPS):
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Certificate in Psychoanalytic Studies
Anna Freud National Center for Families and Children:
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Mentalization-Based Treatment: Basic Training
Group Psychotherapy Association of Los Angeles:
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Conference: The Problem and Promise of Power as a Group Leader
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Principles of Group Psychotherapy
American Group Psychotherapy Association:
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Conference & 2017 Donald T Brown Memorial Award Recipient.
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Conference 2018, Houston Tx.
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Conference 2019, Los Angeles, CA - Faculty.
EDUCATION
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Antioch University, Los Angeles: Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology.
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Manchester Metropolitan University: BSc International Business Studies.
AWARDS
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The Group Foundation for Advancing Mental Health Donald T Brown Memorial Scholarship for Group Psychotherapy.
Services & Type of Therapy provided by Mental health professionals
Finding the right therapist in West Hollywood CA can be a definitive step in your mental health journey. Whether you’re coping with anxiety, navigating relationship issues, or looking to foster personal growth, the therapist you work with has to feel like a fit. West Hollywood area boasts a diverse range of experienced therapists specializing in issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflicts, and LGBTQ-specific concerns, with options for personalized care through various therapeutic modalities. Therapy these days is not limited to where you live; even in West Hollywood, therapists across California are accessible to you through online sessions, offering flexibility to accommodate different lifestyles and preferences while addressing a wide array of mental health issues.
The journey of personal growth through individual therapy often begins with the first step of seeking the right licensed psychotherapist in West Hollywood. Whether you are focusing on sexuality, substance abuse recovery, or simply a desire for deeper self-understanding, therapy provides a supportive environment to explore your authentic self. As with any clinical social worker or licensed therapist, I am committed to providing compassionate mental health services that can empower you to lead a more fulfilling life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of therapies do West Hollywood therapists offer?
Therapists in West Hollywood present a variety of therapeutic options to cater to different requirements, encompassing approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, as well as Internal Family Systems. You don't always have to know what type of therapy you need or want; your therapist can help guide you to that decision in a consultation call or during your work.
What services are available for relationship issues in West Hollywood?
In West Hollywood, therapists provide a suite of therapy options tailored for couples, including marriage and family therapy as well as LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy to tackle various relationship challenges.
If you’re seeking assistance with such matters, it is advisable to connect with these professionals.
How do therapists in West Hollywood help clients struggling with addiction?
In West Hollywood, clients dealing with addiction receive comprehensive assistance from therapists who employ a holistic methodology that encompasses substance abuse counseling, crisis intervention measures, and additional support services. They provide Telehealth services to ensure an integrated and tailored treatment strategy.
Such a multifaceted approach is designed by these therapists in West Hollywood to facilitate personalized care for individuals grappling with addiction issues.
Contact
Please book a free consultations call with me and you can ask me any questions you have and see if you think I'll be able to help you.
8702 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, 90069