805.705.4893
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
Blanche McWane, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Welcome. I bring over 20 years of clinical experience into my work a a therapist. My private practice locations are in Los Angeles, Studio City and Beverly Hills. I provide individual psychotherapy to adults, adolescents and middle schoolers. Also, I work with couples and families.
I received a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and have a certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from the Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis in Los Angeles. Also, I completed several years of training at The California Graduate Institute.
MY SPECIALTIES INCLUDE:
- Anxiety
- Mood disorders: Major depression and bipolar disorder
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationships
- Self-esteem, shame, and self-worth
- Addictions
- Co-occuring disorders
- Work-life balance and career concerns.
- Grief and loss
- Communication
“There is no agony like bearing an untold story”
~ Maya Angelou
My style is COLLABORATIVE and EMPATHIC
Psychotherapy is a unique process that often results in GROWTH and POSITIVE CHANGES in ones life. I seek to provide a safe and contained place for you to establish a safe therapeutic bond, to explore your feelings, and guide you through the healing process.
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People seek therapy for a number of reasons. You might be suffering from anxiety or depression, or have symptoms such as insomnia or a change in appetite, have feelings that something is not quite right in your life but feel stuck as to how to change.
We are often unconsciously drawn to familiar situations that we learned in childhood. Events and relationships in the earlier parts of our lives have affected us, and draw us into familiar situations where we repeat unhealthy choices, that are often not in our best interests.
My commitment is to help individuals and couples understand and resolve their challenges so they can improve their lives and achieve overall well-being. We will work together to make sense of your thoughts, feelings, memories, present events, whatever you are experiencing. Often sharing a painful experience, with someone you trust, for the first time can start the process of healing. We work together to understand and change patterns and behaviors that undermine you, and interfere with the realization of personal goals and dreams. Awareness can result in a more satisfying way of life.
Fees and Insurance Information
My standard fee is $150.00 per 45 minutes for individuals and couples.
I participate in-network with several insurance companies in which my services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance.
For those without health insurance and with a financial need, I am sometimes willing to negotiate a reduced fee.
Further questions: Feel free to contact me:
805.705.4893
I participate in network with several insurance companies including:
- Cigna
- Anthem
Contact Me to Get Started
If you have any questions or would like more information, please call me or send a brief email using the inquiry form. This form is for general messages to me. Do not include confidential or private information regarding your health condition in this form. I look forward to speaking with you.
Phone: 805.705.4893
12840 Riverside Dr. Suite 208
Valley Village, California 91607