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Your Mental Health Partner in Los Angeles
As a Harvard-educated psychiatrist and psychotherapist in Los Angeles, I combine psychotherapy and medication management to create personalized treatment plans for individuals and couples. My practice focuses on relationship dynamics, career challenges, and lifestyle balance, utilizing psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and life-coaching techniques. With over two decades of experience, I provide LGBTQ-friendly care and prioritize creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their mental health needs. My dual role as both therapist and prescribing psychiatrist eliminates the need for multiple providers, ensuring cohesive care. I emphasize understanding clients' unique stories before considering medication, with half of my clients finding pharmaceutical support beneficial alongside therapy.Specializing in depression, anxiety, ADHD, and couples therapy, I help clients develop coping skills and meaningful solutions through evidence-based practices. My approach balances empathy with constructive challenge, fostering personal growth and emotional healing. I maintain transparency about treatment options and collaborate closely with clients to customize their care plans. Client testimonials highlight my proactive style, active listening, and ability to address complex relationship issues. My practice integrates modern mental health strategies with compassionate, individualized attention.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Medication Management
ADHD Treatment
Therapy for Anxiety
Therapy for Depression
Psychiatric Evaluation
Highlights and features
- Harvard-trained psychiatrist with dual expertise in therapy and medication management
- Integrated approach eliminates need for multiple mental health providers
- Specialized in relationship counseling and LGBTQ-friendly care
- Evidence-based techniques from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral frameworks
- Proven track record helping clients with anxiety, depression, and life transitions
What people say
Extremely supported emotionally
Proactive style
Great listener
Creative solutions
More happily married
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Personalized mental health treatment through weekly sessions focusing on self-discovery and problem-solving. Combines psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral approaches to address anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Helps clients develop coping strategies and gain new perspectives through structured, evidence-based conversations with a Harvard-trained psychiatrist.
Couples Therapy
Specialized treatment for relationship challenges including communication issues and commitment concerns. Uses structured therapeutic techniques to improve understanding between partners. Focuses on enhancing emotional connection and resolving conflicts through collaborative problem-solving in a supportive environment.
Medication Management
Comprehensive evaluation and monitoring of psychiatric medications for conditions like depression and ADHD. Emphasizes careful consideration before prescribing, with ongoing support for medication adjustments. Integrates pharmaceutical treatment with therapeutic approaches for holistic mental health care.
ADHD Treatment
Specialized assessment and treatment for attention deficit disorders. Combines behavioral strategies with medication management when appropriate. Focuses on improving focus, organization, and impulse control through personalized therapeutic interventions and ongoing support.
Therapy for Anxiety
Targeted therapeutic approach for anxiety disorders using evidence-based techniques. Helps clients understand anxiety triggers and develop effective coping mechanisms. Combines cognitive restructuring with practical stress-reduction strategies to improve daily functioning and emotional well-being.
People
Adam Cotsen
Psychotherapist / Psychiatrist
Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in combined psychotherapy and medication management. Expertise in relationship counseling, anxiety disorders, and LGBTQ-friendly care. Uses integrative approach to help clients achieve emotional wellness through personalized treatment plans.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
I provide individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, ADHD treatment, anxiety/depression therapy, and psychiatric medication management. Services combine evidence-based talk therapy with medication when needed.
Are you accepting new clients?
Yes, I'm currently accepting new clients seeking comprehensive mental health care in Los Angeles, including both therapy-only and combined therapy/medication treatment plans.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
Yes, I offer both in-person and video conference therapy sessions to accommodate client preferences and ensure accessible mental health care.
Is your practice LGBTQ-friendly?
Absolutely. I provide informed, compassionate care to LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, with specialized understanding of unique mental health needs within the community.
How do therapy sessions work?
Weekly sessions focus on your specific concerns using psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques. We'll explore challenges, develop coping strategies, and track progress toward your personal mental health goals.
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