Jeffrey Chernin, Ph. D., MFT

Welcome to the practice of Dr. Jeffrey N. Chernin, a licensed psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience in providing compassionate and effective therapy to individuals, couples, and families in Los Angeles. My goal is to help you live the life you want to lead by providing a safe, productive environment for you to learn, grow, and change.

Approach to Therapy

I believe that therapy is more than just changing behaviors or eliminating symptoms. At its best, therapy is a process of discovery and a collaborative effort between the therapist and the client. I work with my clients to develop goals for psychotherapy and how to achieve them, always keeping in mind that you know your life best.

I offer psychotherapy that focuses on providing you with tools to deal with life's stresses and challenges. My approach is humanistic, with a focus on personal growth and development. I believe that therapy should be tailored to fit your lifestyle and needs, and I offer both telehealth and in-person sessions.

Services Offered

I treat people with a variety of challenges, including:

• Depression
• Anxiety, anxiety-related conditions, and stress
• Trauma, including PTSD and abuse
• Low self-esteem
• Substance abuse, addiction and recovery
• Dissatisfaction with your relationship or job

If you are struggling with any of these issues, I am here to help. I provide a particular kind of therapy that's designed to help you have more satisfaction, greater peace of mind, and more fulfillment. Together, we'll work to help you live the life you want to lead.

Goals for Therapy

The aims of psychotherapy are to help you to:

• Identify and understand the nature of your difficulties
• Replace unhealthy behaviors with healthy ones
• Put an end to vicious cycles
• Become more satisfied and have better self-esteem
• Have a greater sense of well-being

About Dr. Chernin

I am a therapist, author, and have taught at two universities as an adjunct professor in psychology, counseling, and psychotherapy. I obtained a Ph. D. in Counseling in 1996 and have over 25 years of experience providing psychotherapy. I am a licensed psychotherapist in the state of California and a member of the California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists, the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists, and the National Board for Certified Counselors.

I have extensive training to provide therapy for individuals and have gained over 3,000 hours of supervised experience in counseling and therapy before starting as a licensed psychotherapist in non-profit community centers and in private practice. Since then, I have attended hundreds of additional hours of training in subjects such as psychotherapy and counseling, psychology, wellness, depression, anxiety, and addiction.

Thank you for considering me as your therapist. By checking into my website, you're already taking a step toward getting better. To see if I'm the right psychotherapist for you, please email or call.