Angela R.

Angela R. Wurtzel

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

I am a psychoanalytically trained psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, process addictions, perinatal mental health and complex family relationships. My private practice is exclusively online and I am able to provide services in California, Colorado, Florida, DC, and New Mexico.

About Me

I help individuals, couples, and groups navigate challenges with eating disorders, process addictions, or perinatal mental health. My psychoanalytic training means we'll explore underlying patterns together. This approach helps you gain insight and find lasting change. Online sessions offer flexibility, connecting you from California, Colorado, Florida, or Indiana. It suits those ready to deeply understand themselves and move towards greater well-being.

Approach

Sessions unfold as a steady, curious examination of recurring feelings and behaviors that shape eating, addictive patterns, and the upheaval of new parenthood. I meet with you online in English, and pace the sessions to balance close listening with gentle challenge. We track habits, link present moments to earlier life, and I sometimes suggest brief between-session reflections or small behavioral experiments to test new ways of relating. People who prefer thoughtful, exploratory work that aims for deeper, lasting shifts tend to find this helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


Eating disorders, prenatal & postpartum concerns, process addictions and complex relationships.

Services Offered:

  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

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  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Pregnancy & Fertility Issues

    The emotional and psychological dimensions of pregnancy, fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, or the transition to parenthood.

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  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Qualifications


Pepperdine University

Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP)

Certification

AGPA (American Group Psychotherapy Assoc)

Year: 2026

Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Consultant International Association for Eating Disorder Specialists

International Association for Eating Disorder Professionals

Year: 2007

Perinatal Mental Health Certified

Postpartum Support International

Year: 2019

Registrations


Board of Of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Service Area


Private Practice Los Angeles

In-person & Online

Echo Park

Los Angeles, California

United States