Nancy Lichtenstein, MA

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who brings a holistic approach to my work which incorporates mind, body and spirit. I hold a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. My focus is on inspiring motivation, hope and healing. With 23 years of personal recovery and 18 years of experience in the mental health field, I provide a personal and individual aspect to my work with clients. My broad experience encompasses many areas of mental health and addiction treatments working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. I specialize in substance abuse and recovery, loss and abandonment issues, depression, anxiety and trust issues with clients of various backgrounds and cultures. I have developed a program for “Overcoming Addiction Through A Holistic Approach”. As we know, when one member of the family is drinking or using, it effects and changes the entire family system. When that member of the family gets sober and begins to heal, it changes the family dynamic again in a different way. One of the most important things a newly sober person must learn is how to take care of themselves in relationships. Listening for what is not said is often as important as what is said. No one therapeutic theory suits every client so I tailor my approach based on what’s best for the individual. My success with newly sober clients and others struggling with addictive disorders comes from my willingness to help them navigate the realities of life using practical, no nonsense examples and metaphors. I also have a private practice in West Los Angeles since 1993.