Ben C Bernstein

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

18 Endorsed

4620A Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027

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Before I went to therapy, I felt stuck. Things looked good on paper: I had supportive friends and family, some money, and an impressive resume. But I still felt stuck in a cycle. I would get excited about a person, a project, or an idea, and then it would fade. In therapy, I began to realize that I would often get trapped in a big feeling, feel overwhelmed, and move away from it. With the right therapist, I realized that the momentum and goodness in life doesn't come from avoiding hard feelings. It comes from listening and learning from them, difficult as that can be.

As a therapist, I specialize in working with high-achieving people. I see adults and couples, and I facilitate groups. I use attachment-focused EMDR, EFT, and IFS which can help us open doors our thinking minds don't see. Clients describe me as warm, humorous, and calming. My style is relational and trauma-informed.

Ultimately, the quality of our relationships is a main predictor of a full and satisfying life. Usually the things preventing us from great relationships were once helpful adaptations. I hope therapy is a chance to strengthen your essential relationship: the one between you and yourself. If any of this resonates, I would love to connect with you.

Call or Email Ben C Bernstein now for a free 15 minute consultation - (818) 839-7429

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

4620A Hollywood Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90027

(818) 839-7429

Los Angeles, CA 90038

I offer in-person sessions in my office and online throughout California. I currently have availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Life Transitions

$200 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and groups

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Let's Connect (818) 839-7429

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

4620A Hollywood Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90027

(818) 839-7429

Los Angeles, CA 90038

I offer in-person sessions in my office and online throughout California. I currently have availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Life Transitions

$200 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and groups

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $200
Couple Sessions $200
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

I can provide monthly superbills for you to submit to your insurance company.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 839-7429

Ben C Bernstein

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

I can provide monthly superbills for you to submit to your insurance company.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 839-7429

Ben C Bernstein

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / AMFT137573 Supervised by Kathryn Kupillas (California / 122539) Ben C Bernstein
Membership with California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) 10015186 / 2022
Degree/Diploma from Wesleyan University Bachelor of Arts in English and Music / 2010
Attended Antioch University, Master's in Clinical Psychology

I trained at the Southern California Counseling Center, a pioneering low-cost mental health clinic. I have additional specialized training in EMDR from the Institute of Creative Mindfulness and Trauma-Focused CBT.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 839-7429

Ben C Bernstein

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 839-7429

Ben C Bernstein

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Relationship Issues
Life Transitions

Expertise

Bisexual
Body Positivity
Cancer
Codependency
Depression
EMDR
Family Conflict
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Self Esteem
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans

Once we have rapport, I will gently challenge you to bring to light the burdened and defensive parts of you that are well intentioned but holding you out of intimacy. By consistently and warmly holding these parts together, we can make space and energy for something much better in your life.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 839-7429

Ben C Bernstein

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 839-7429

Ben C Bernstein

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

18 Endorsements

Sonny Granade

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Ben is as real as they come and one of the first people I think of for referrals. He has an innate ability to understand and connect with others, and exudes a calming energy that will put anyone at ease. I know that working with him will be transformative.

Grace Willen

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Ben has an innate wisdom and calming presence that make him an exceptional clinician. We have known each other for over a decade, and Ben has been a steady guide. If you are pursuing self-inquiry and relational evolution, you could not be in better hands.

Gabriella D'Urso

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, EMDR

Ben brings genuine love and care to his work with clients, and is adept at creating a safe space for self-exploration. His strength, knowledge, and skill set make him the ideal therapist for those seeking deep levels of transformation.

Yaakov Bekhor

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Ben is a warm, kind and considerate therapist. He genuinely cares about his clients and guides them in a gentle yet directed manner. Ben's cultural awareness and curiosity allows clients from all communities to feel at home. I highly recommend him!

Sarah Manuwal

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Ben's empathy, warmth, humor, intelligence, and calming presence make him an exceptional therapist. It has been a pleasure to watch him grow as a clinician. I highly recommend working with him!

Samara Mallers

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Ben is kind and warm with a great sense of humor. He is also a skillful practitioner who takes his work very seriously and cares deeply about his clients. I highly recommend working with him.

Evans Wittenberg

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

As a colleague, I can attest to Ben's spacious empathy, unshakable resolve, and continuous dedication to his work, particularly with men. No need to seek further; your therapist for navigating life's toughest challenges is right here.

Tim Dvorak

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Ben is a natural therapist: compassionate, inclusive, dedicated, and inspired. His clinical skills are matched by his humanity and passion for lifelong learning. He is one of my top referrals for couples work and men's issues.

Charles Andrews

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA

I worked with Ben for a year and I found him to be an inventive and insightful therapist, who cares deeply about his clients. You will find the help you seek if you choose to see him.

Ellie Doherty

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Ben is one of my top recommendations for men who are struggling to do better in relationships. Ben helps his clients navigate the nuance and complexity of emotions with an open-mind and engaging curiosity.

Rachel Rosenbaum

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Ben’s calm and grounding presence creates a strong feeling of safety. Ben provides a judgment free space for his clients to share openly. It is no question that his clients can all trust they will be met with empathy and deep understanding.

Hans Michael Kulla-Mader

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Ben is caring, skilled, and incredibly intuitive. He always knows how to make his clients feel safe and listened to. I couldn't recommend him more.

Christina Boyd

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

I have known Ben personally and professionally for many years, and can attest to his skills in deep listening and emotional attunement. Ben's clients will be well-served by his authenticity, creativity, and collaborative approach.

David Blacker

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Ben possesses that rare ability to make you feel calm, grounded and at peace just by being in his company. I’ve long admired Ben’s soulful approach to therapy and I wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone searching for a deeper sense of self.

Samer Fawaz

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Ben is a solid, centered, and calming presence that works intuitively with his clients to help them with their emotional growth. He is safe, non-judgmental, and very insightful. I highly recommend Ben.

Christine Cailler

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Ben is an authentic, self reflective clinician who draws on his experiences to help other men deepen their connections to themselves and in their relationships. I highly recommend him for anyone struggling with issues around masculinity and intimacy.

Sarah L. Stifler

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA

A deeply kind empath, a scholar who is as open-minded and curious as he is knowledgeable, a seeker, and a forward thinker - Ben is as thoughtful and capable as they come. No doubt his clients feel seen and supported in their journeys!

Tracy Sondern

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Ben has a calm authentic quality that creates a safe and inviting space. He has a gift for making others feel understood.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Gestalt
Humanistic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Relational
Somatic
Trauma Focused

I often use EMDR to help my clients reprocess negative self beliefs and trauma that are held unconsciously in the body. EMDR works by identifying false beliefs, tracing them to past memories, and using bilateral stimulation (such as tapping) to help the body desensitize the memory and reprocess it. EMDR is a well researched modality that can produce change faster than talk therapy alone.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 839-7429

Ben C Bernstein

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 839-7429

Ben C Bernstein

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Location

Primary Location

4620A Hollywood Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90027

(818) 839-7429

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Los Angeles, CA 90038

(818) 839-7429

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Los Angeles

Zips

Neighborhoods

I offer in-person sessions in my office and online throughout California. I currently have availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Call for a free consultation now - (818) 839-7429

Ben C Bernstein

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

I offer in-person sessions in my office and online throughout California. I currently have availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Call for a free consultation now - (818) 839-7429

Ben C Bernstein

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT