Tamara M. Sprigel, PhD MFT

Address

1626 Westwood Blvd., Suite 102
Los Angeles, CA   90024  

310.446.6653 

Fax:

818 784 1999 

URL:

E-mail:

docsprigel@gmail.com 

Degrees:

BA Psychology California State University Northridge- MA Marriage & Family Therapy California Graduate Institute- PhD Clinical Psychology California Graduate Institute- Post Doctoral Training Human Sexuality UCLA- Post Doctorial Training Psychodynamic Couples Therapy UCLA 

AASECT Certifications:

AASECT-certified: Diplomate of Sex Therapy  

Profession/Job Title:

License - Marriage and Family Therapy MFC24145 California, License - Marriage and Family Therapy 5113 52518 Texas, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist CST, Certification in Couples Therapy, IITAP Certified Sex Addiction, IITAP Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist  

Areas of Specialization:

Psychotherapy with individuals, couples and groups. Treating trauma, PTSD, stress, depression, loss, divorce, panic and anxiety disorders. Sex therapy, sexual dysfunction, sexual disorders, and sexual addiction with couples and individuals. Member of Give an Hour and The Soldiers Project treating military personnel and their families. Over 20 years experience.  

Office Hours:

Full time private practice in Encino and Westwood. Some weekends and evenings. 

Billing Information:

Fee for service. Accept cash, check, or credit card. Will provide all information requested by insurance companies and will interact with the company and client as needed to facilitate client reimbursment. 

Philosophy:

Psychodynamic in philosophy but eclectic in approach. The treatment needs of each individual are different so therapy must be adjusted accordingly. Often a combination of insight, cognitive, and behavioral therapies are useful. Overall, therapy is the relationship between therapist and client and this relationship is used to work on life stressors. In our lives problems arise with family, work, emotions, illness and interpersonal relationships which are addressed in therapy. 

Other Information:

Dr. Sprigel has experience working with different cultural, familial, sexual and personal relationships. She helps people cope with and learn from the challenging tasks of living.