Nina Berenfeld LCSW

California BBS License 91917

I became a Therapist because there is nothing more interesting and satisfying to me than understanding another human being and playing even a small part in their liberation, empowerment, and enjoyment of life.

I’ve been working as a Therapist for about 15 years. During that time, I have helped clients impacted by complex trauma, parental abuse and abandonment, relationship difficulties, grief, life transitions, and weltschmerz (aka pain about the state of the world). I have also helped parents and professionals who work with children learn to better support children and teens’ healthy development and empowerment.

If your are looking for a compassionate, interactive, and transformative experience in therapy - you will find that with me. I'll support you to dig deep, face your struggles with courage and compassion, process complex feelings, and truly connect with yourself and others.

While ‘coping skills’ are important - I think we all deserve better that to just cope with life. Learning some new coping skills and creating new habits is often the right place to start the therapy process, but ultimately my focus with my clients is on healing and growing vs just coping.

I can help you explore the impactful events and background noise of your life, get in touch with your strengths, and provide a safe space to process your experiences and feelings (no matter how big or messy those might be). I can help you expand your capacity to live the life you want, even if you're not sure what that could look like yet.

I practice with the belief that people are beautifully complex, deeply good, and deserving of the opportunity to be themselves and have satisfying relationships in this crazy world.

Some of the training and philosophies that influence my work are Attachment Theory, Psychodynamic Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples, Brain Spotting (BSP), Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TFCBT), Hand in Hand Parenting, and Community Resilience Training (CRT).

You are welcome to schedule a free consult call with me. I’d love to talk with you about your therapy goals and see if working together would be a good fit.