Michael

Dr Michael Levittan, PhD

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“I have much experience working with relationships, anxiety, depression, anger issues, PTSD, couples therapy, parenting, domestic violence.”

About Me

I offer a supportive space for individuals and couples navigating life’s complexities. With extensive experience, I help clients explore emotional struggles, including anxiety, depression, anger, and the impact of trauma. We can work together to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and develop effective parenting strategies. My aim is to help you find lasting clarity and build healthier connections, fostering well-being for your family.

Approach

When relationship tensions, trauma reactions, or persistent low mood show up, I focus on clarifying patterns and practical steps that reduce harm and rebuild connection. In my Los Angeles office, conducted in English, sessions move at a steady, collaborative pace—balancing calm reflection with targeted skill practice you can try between meetings. We map cycles, practice grounding and communication skills, and set small, doable steps to change automatic responses. Those juggling parenting, safety concerns, or relationship repair often find this practical, steady approach helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Skills Training

    Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

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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:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Suicide Bereavement or Crisis

    The grief of losing someone to suicide, or being in a state of suicidal crisis oneself, both carrying unique psychological weight that differs from other forms of loss.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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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.

Credentials

Registrations

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

Psychotherapist

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

California Graduate Institute

Service Areas

Michael Levittan, Ph.D.

In-person

Los Angeles, California

United States

Los Angeles, United States