Michael Rudin
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
California
Anxiety-Depression-Relationship issues-Phase of life issues-Sexual orientation-Children of narcissistic parents-
Michael Rudin
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Professional statement
Michael Rudin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who welcomes young adults, adults, and seniors to his practice in Los Angeles, CA. Clients who visit Michael will find him easy to talk with, accessible, sincere, non-judgmental, and interested in their well-being. In sessions, he thinks firstly in terms of past connections, events and coping mechanisms which may influence the client's present experience. He presents as warm, supportive, present and direct.
Additionally, Michael has prior life experience in the business world, having owned his own businesses in the furniture design and interior design industries. His educational background, in addition to clinical psychology, is in history and art history – both of China, Japan and Europe. He has creative experience in art and design.
Michael's office is located in Westwood, on the Westside of Los Angeles, and in a courtyard building. The office is quiet and peaceful. He also offers phone sessions and remote sessions, if needed, though he does find that in-person, direct contact is the best.
Michael looks forward to meeting you and to helping you to discover more about yourself and what's on your mind, making your life easier, and empowering you to feel more free.
Work and Education
Private practice
Center for Professional Counseling
Antioch University, MA in Clinical Psychology, 2009
Licensure
California: MFC 53187Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Phase of life issues - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Sexual orientation - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Children of narcissistic parents - Working with individuals who might have been co-opted into a relationship with a parent that's focused on their mother’s or father’s needs, desires, or sadness; those whose achievements were seen as of their parents instead of their own; and other indications that are a child of a narcissistic parent. Working together to find out where the parent’s individual being ends and the client's begins, so that the client can begin to discover who they are, separate from the needs of another
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
I am taking new individual clients at this time. I am not taking new couples currently.
Open session times on Tuesdays at noon and Fridays at noon
Insurance
- Anthem Blue Cross
- University of California Los Angeles Student Health Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$200 (50min)
- Sliding scale:$125 - $200
- Initial session:$200 (50min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- Zelle
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- As needed