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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Los Angeles
Dr Bill Cloke has provided compassionate psychotherapy services in Los Angeles for over three decades. Founded on principles of empathy and understanding, our practice specializes in treating anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and relationship challenges through evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, humanistic therapy, and emotionally focused couple therapy. With a Ph.D. in psychology and a background in anthropology, Dr. Cloke combines academic rigor with personalized care to help clients develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. Our practice emphasizes collaborative treatment planning, recognizing that each individual requires unique solutions tailored to their personality and life goals.We offer both in-person sessions at our Brentwood location and virtual therapy options via Skype, FaceTime, or Zoom to accommodate diverse client needs. Our commitment to professional excellence is demonstrated through memberships in organizations like the American Association of Psychotherapists and the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. By maintaining a therapeutic environment grounded in respect and confidentiality, we help clients build awareness, alleviate emotional pain, and achieve lasting personal growth. Our approach integrates decades of clinical experience with ongoing professional development to ensure clients receive the most effective, up-to-date care available.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couple Counseling
Anxiety Disorder
Depression Therapy
Self-Esteem Therapy
Shame Issues
Anger Management
Conflict Resolution
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in psychotherapy and marriage counseling
- Our therapist holds a Ph.D. in psychology with specialized training in multiple therapeutic approaches
- We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and relationship challenges
- We provide both in-person and virtual therapy sessions for client convenience
- Our practice emphasizes personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
Associations and certifications
- American Association of Psychotherapists
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy helps clients develop self-awareness and emotional resilience through personalized treatment plans. Our approach combines cognitive behavioral techniques with humanistic principles to address anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. With over 30 years of clinical experience, we guide clients toward healthier coping mechanisms and improved life satisfaction through weekly 50-minute sessions in a confidential setting.
Couple Counseling
Couple counseling focuses on improving communication and building trust between partners. Using emotionally focused therapy techniques, we help couples transform conflict into intimacy by addressing underlying emotional patterns. Sessions emphasize developing empathy, resolving past hurts, and establishing healthier relationship dynamics through structured weekly meetings in a supportive therapeutic environment.
Anxiety Disorder
Our anxiety treatment program addresses excessive worry and stress responses through evidence-based interventions. Combining psychoeducation with practical coping strategies, we help clients understand anxiety's physiological basis and develop tools to manage symptoms. Treatment focuses on reducing avoidance behaviors and restoring normal functioning through gradual exposure techniques and mindfulness practices tailored to individual needs.
Depression Therapy
Depression therapy targets persistent sadness and loss of interest through targeted interventions. We employ behavioral activation techniques to help clients re-engage with meaningful activities while addressing negative thought patterns. Treatment emphasizes rebuilding motivation and restoring emotional balance through structured goal-setting and cognitive restructuring exercises conducted in a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Self-Esteem Therapy
Self-esteem therapy addresses chronic self-criticism and shame through compassionate self-acceptance practices. We help clients identify and challenge negative self-perceptions while developing healthier self-talk patterns. Treatment focuses on establishing realistic self-evaluations and building resilience against external criticism through experiential exercises and reflective dialogue in a nonjudgmental therapeutic space.
People
Dr. Bill Cloke
Psychotherapist
Dr. Bill Cloke is a licensed psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience in treating emotional and behavioral issues. Holding a Ph.D. in psychology and a background in anthropology, he specializes in anxiety, depression, and relationship counseling. His approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy with humanistic principles to create personalized treatment plans for clients seeking lasting personal growth.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer individual psychotherapy, couple counseling, and specialized treatments for anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and relationship challenges using evidence-based approaches.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard therapy sessions last 50 minutes, with additional time available for complex cases or crisis situations when needed.
Do you offer virtual therapy options?
Yes, we provide online therapy sessions via Skype, FaceTime, or Zoom for clients who prefer remote access to treatment.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, and secure online payments for therapy services rendered during scheduled sessions.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
All therapy sessions maintain strict confidentiality except in cases of imminent danger to self or others as required by law.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can schedule therapy sessions by calling (310) 440-0156 or using our online booking system for convenient appointment management.
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Reviews (5)
D. L.
May 01, 2021
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It's taken me a few years to recalibrate after healing from an abusive relationship which Cloke attempted to mediate. After reading a book about the dynamics involved in my personal situation, I decided to look him up here, and inspired by another woman's review I am leaving my own (without my name as there are to this day, potentially problematic consequences). As is common when dealing with abuse dynamics, narcissism is in play. And at the risk of sounding ableist, if the narcissist is good they'll play right to the therapist's blind spots. This happened in my case. Bill completely
Alice W.
Aug 21, 2020
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Quite a while before Covid I had a few sessions with Cloke, not for any serious issues, but just to get a fresh and different perspective on life (someone had said they had met him and he seemed like a likable nice person so would probably be a good person to have a session with). It took me a while to gather up the courage to write about my negative experience with this really messed-up individual. Besides exhibiting a deep-seated dislike and possibly hatred of women, I realized after several visits that he was trying to create issues where there really were none, and that I would be hurt by
William M.
Feb 16, 2018
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Dr Cloke is caring, supportive, patient, non-judgmental and empathetic. He encourages and empowers. He is a man of integrity and worthy of the trust one must place in a shrink. His sense of humor is a positive, as well.
Mo S.
May 12, 2016
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The most insightful, caring, knowledgable, professional, selfless, and genuine therapist I ever had. Without him, I wouldn't have grown as much as I have. He is the real deal!
David E.
Feb 29, 2012
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Highly recommend him.
Smart, intuitive and tactful. I have utilized his services in couples counseling, as well as individual therapy. I feel it's more of a "check in" than anything. But no matter the severity of my visit I always feel as if I leave with lots to think about.
Smart, intuitive and tactful. I have utilized his services in couples counseling, as well as individual therapy. I feel it's more of a "check in" than anything. But no matter the severity of my visit I always feel as if I leave with lots to think about.
