Yes! I see clients in-person in Brentwood, Los Angeles as well as via telehealth throughout California.

All three. I’m certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, individuals and families and see each population regularly. I have advanced training in couples therapy, as well as many modalities for individuals and families.

Each session is individualized to the needs of the client. I work integratively to incorporate various modalities to address client concerns including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), narrative and feminist therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and EMDR.

Many couples have the same argument repeatedly. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples explores the patterns of conflict between two people. EFT, founded by Sue Johnson in the 80s and supported by substantial research, focuses on the emotional attachment between two people. According to Johnson, EFT “assumes that we all have very deep needs for safe connection and emotional contact, and that when we don't get those needs, we get stuck in very negative interactional patterns.”

In therapy, couples come to understand their role in these repeated conflicts. Often each partner is triggered by early experiences in which their sense of self was formed. By exploring these patterns and identifying habitual responses (such as retreating or becoming defensive), partners can learn new ways to respond, fundamentally shifting the dynamic between partners, leading to an increase in intimacy and improved communication.

Johnson, S. & Yalom, I (n.d.). Foundations of EFT. Psychotherapy.net. https://www.psychotherapy.net/interview/couples/sue-johnson-interview

I do not accept insurance directly, but I can provide a monthly superbill for sessions that you may submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Reimbursement varies depending on your plan. I recommend contacting your insurance company to confirm your out-of-network benefits.

Yes! I offer a free phone consultation so I can hear about what you're looking for and you can see if we feel like a good fit.

Call or email for a 15-minute consultation: 310-741-0034 or info@stephanieholz.com

In your first individual session, you’ll share what brings you in, get a feel for whether we’re a good fit, and we’ll briefly cover confidentiality and other practical details.

In your first couples session, we’ll get right to work identifying the patterns keeping you stuck. I’ll offer practical tools for more productive communication so you can start shifting things right away.