Business Details
Beverly Hills Psychologist Dr. Michael J Whitman
As a licensed clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate complex mental health challenges through personalized therapy and evidence-based approaches. My practice in Beverly Hills combines deep clinical expertise with a commitment to fostering self-awareness and emotional growth, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, and relationship difficulties. I integrate psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques to tailor treatment plans that align with each client's unique needs, while also offering virtual sessions to expand accessibility.My work extends beyond individual therapy to include family-based interventions for eating disorders, sports psychology consultations for athletes, and educational outreach through my podcast and publications. With a focus on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space, I prioritize building strong therapeutic relationships that empower clients to overcome obstacles and achieve meaningful, lasting change.
Services
Depression & Anxiety
Sports Psychology
Addiction
Eating Disorders
Relationship Problems
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of clinical psychology experience with a focus on personalized care.
- Our practice integrates psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques for tailored treatment.
- We provide family-based interventions for adolescent eating disorders.
- Our therapist-patient relationship fosters a safe, nonjudgmental environment for healing.
- We combine clinical expertise with virtual accessibility for flexible care options.
Services
Depression & Anxiety
Specialized therapy for depression and anxiety disorders combines empathetic listening with evidence-based techniques to address symptoms and underlying causes. Treatment focuses on enhancing self-awareness, modifying negative thought patterns, and developing coping strategies. Clients gain insight into emotional triggers while building resilience through personalized therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs.
Sports Psychology
Performance enhancement services for athletes integrate mental training techniques with emotional well-being strategies. We address competition stress, injury recovery, and confidence building through visualization, focus exercises, and behavioral pattern analysis. Our approach combines clinical expertise with firsthand athletic experience to optimize both sports performance and personal growth.
Addiction
Comprehensive addiction treatment addresses substance abuse and behavioral dependencies through individual and group therapy. Our approach combines 12-step program integration with psychological analysis of underlying issues. Clients develop relapse prevention strategies while exploring root causes of addictive behaviors in a supportive therapeutic environment.
Eating Disorders
Family-inclusive treatment programs for eating disorders combine nutritional counseling with psychological intervention. We address emotional triggers and family dynamics while developing healthy coping mechanisms. Our holistic approach integrates physical health restoration with emotional healing through individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
Relationship Problems
Therapeutic interventions for relationship challenges focus on improving communication patterns and resolving interpersonal conflicts. We explore emotional dynamics and behavioral cycles while developing constructive interaction strategies. Treatment emphasizes mutual understanding and relationship growth through both individual and joint therapy sessions.
People
Dr. Michael J Whitman
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with 20+ years experience in treating mental health disorders. Specializes in depression, anxiety, and sports psychology. Hosts 'The Shrink in Beverly Hills' podcast and author of psychological analysis works.
Trina Chan
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Bilingual therapist specializing in trauma, depression, and relationship issues. Combines psychodynamic approaches with creative techniques from drama training. Provides culturally sensitive therapy for diverse populations including survivors of domestic violence.
Questions
What mental health specialties do you treat?
We specialize in depression, anxiety, addiction, eating disorders, and relationship issues using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide virtual therapy options for clients who prefer remote access to mental health services.
How does sports psychology benefit athletes?
Our sports psychology services enhance athletic performance through mental training techniques and emotional resilience development.
What is your approach to eating disorder treatment?
We use family-based therapy combined with individual counseling and nutritional guidance for comprehensive eating disorder recovery.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with initial consultations offered as 30-minute introductory meetings.
Reviews (4)
Dr. Bruce Gloeckner
Dec 25, 2020
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Acolleagueof mine sent me a clip ofDoctorWhitman'sYouTube video.The topic wasdealing withpersonality conflicts in the workplace.I foundhis videoquite informative andmadean appointment.I found himintelligent, and down to earth. Hehastheability to be both empathic and direct".I've been withDr. Whitman fora year.I have found my work performance and home life have greatly improved. Our work together has help me to be much more self-aware and change self destructive patterns"
Jessica Lewis
Aug 16, 2020
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I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work for Dr. Whitman as an aspiring psychologist/sports psychologist. In addition to his busy schedule, he taught me about the inner workings of a psychologist practice and what it takes to one day start your own. He pushed me out of my comfort zone to try new things such as engaging with him in his podcast and I have grown immensely because of it. As a new employee, I quickly saw how much his other employers admire him for his skill in his practice, but also his empathetic and caring nature. He clearly has had a profound impact on many of his patients
Lead Krew
Nov 14, 2019
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On my path to becoming a licensed psychotherapist, I was supervised by Dr. Michael Whitman for three years. He helped me to significantly increase my insight, competence, and confidence. He displayed mastery skill as a supervisor and taught me how to apply psychological theories in a private practice. Dr. Whitman had a huge positive impact on me not only as a therapist but also as a person. He both helped me meet high standards as well giving me the room to create my own path. I am now working in my own practice as a licensed clinician and doing well. Im grateful for having this very experienced
M. Oliva
Jan 27, 2019
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Ive been a patient of Dr. Whitmans for several years and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of relief from mental angst or interested in self-exploration. Dr. Whitman is caring, empathic and accepting of any issue I brought to him and often helped me to see things from a different perspective. He is professional, direct and clear on boundaries, which helped me to be the same in my own life. I have received feedback from my family and friends that I have changed for the better in many ways.
