Ira Israel, Licensed Counselor and Psychotherapist

Counselor, LPCC, LMFT (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

5 Endorsed

1821 Wilshire Boulevard, 630, Santa Monica, CA 90403

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In-person counseling in beautiful Santa Monica office with easy parking. Cigna, Optum, United Healthcare In-network provider of Buddhist, spiritual, existential, and narrative psychotherapy. I have 15 years of experience helping people find new solutions to old problems, improve their relationships, express themselves creatively, and lead meaningful lives.Individuals report that I am exceptionally skillful at quickly discerning core wounds and providing resources to help release traumas and treat the symptoms of depression and anxiety; couples report greater understanding, compassion, ease and intimacy (usually in 1 or 2 sessions).

The personal approaches, tools and practices that I have developed in my books, courses, and private practice have proven to be extremely effective for many people.

Therapy is usually expedited if you read or listen to my book “How To Survive Your Childhood Now That You’re An Adult,” which was endorsed by Sting, Reverend Michael Beckwith, Warren Farrell, Jack Kornfield, Marianne Williamson, Sam Keen, Katherine Woodward Thomas, Rabbi Joshua Buchin, Jai Uttal, Daniel Pinchbeck, Shauna Shapiro and many others.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Ira Israel, Licensed Counselor and Psychotherapist now - (310) 984-7268

Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

Ira Israel, Psychotherapist

1821 Wilshire Boulevard

630

Santa Monica, CA 90403

(310) 984-7268

Santa Monica, CA 90403

I only offer in-person sessions and we meet in my office located on Wilshire Blvd Monday-Thursday plus Saturdays. Easy parking on 19th St!

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Depression and Anxiety

$250 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Please visit IG or TikTok to watch some of my other teachings. Full courses are on Udemy and my books are on Audible and Amazon.

Ira Israel, Licensed Counselor and Psychotherapist

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Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

Ira Israel, Psychotherapist

1821 Wilshire Boulevard

630

Santa Monica, CA 90403

(310) 984-7268

Santa Monica, CA 90403

I only offer in-person sessions and we meet in my office located on Wilshire Blvd Monday-Thursday plus Saturdays. Easy parking on 19th St!

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Depression and Anxiety

$250 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Please visit IG or TikTok to watch some of my other teachings. Full courses are on Udemy and my books are on Audible and Amazon.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $250
Couple Sessions $300
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

Cigna and Evernorth
Optum
Oscar Health
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

In an effort to be fair, I offer a sliding scale based on your or your family's gross income as stated on the first page of the previous year's tax return. I charge .1 percent of your annual income per session with a floor of $250 and a ceiling of $500.

Email us or call with questions - (310) 984-7268

Ira Israel, Licensed Counselor and Psychotherapist

Counselor, LPCC, LMFT

Email us or call with questions - (310) 984-7268

Ira Israel, Licensed Counselor and Psychotherapist

Counselor, LPCC, LMFT

Qualifications

Counselor: Ira Israel

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 31 Ira Israel
Certificate from The NLP Priority Academy NLP Master Practitioner 10662232 / 2020
Attended Antioch University, Graduated 2007

I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1988 and have graduate degrees in philosophy, religious studies (Buddhism & Hinduism), and psychology as well as certificates in parapsychology (Duke University), filmmaking (NYFA), French, Reiki, NLP, yoga, coaching and a few other subjects.

Email us or call with questions - (310) 984-7268

Ira Israel, Licensed Counselor and Psychotherapist

Counselor, LPCC, LMFT

Email us or call with questions - (310) 984-7268

Ira Israel, Licensed Counselor and Psychotherapist

Counselor, LPCC, LMFT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Relationship Issues
Depression
Anxiety

Expertise

Attachment-based
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Bisexual
Career Counseling
Codependency
Family Conflict
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Mindfulness-based
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Thinking Disorders
Trauma and PTSD

If you read the hundreds of online reviews of my work, you will see that I have helped many filmmakers, musicians, writers, artists and creative people find or rejuvenate their purposes in life, undertake new endeavors, and have more positive, fulfilling relationships.

Email us or call with questions - (310) 984-7268

Ira Israel, Licensed Counselor and Psychotherapist

Counselor, LPCC, LMFT

Email us or call with questions - (310) 984-7268

Ira Israel, Licensed Counselor and Psychotherapist

Counselor, LPCC, LMFT

5 Endorsements

Steven Bradshaw

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, CGP, MA

Ira is a gifted clinician, a force-of-nature, and a supernatural being. As a colleague working out of the same therapy suites on Wilshire, I have been impressed with his clinical mind, his critical thinking abilities, and his warm charismatic personality.

Paul Gutrecht

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CAMS-I, LMFT

As a colleague and participant in some of his workshops, I have long admired Ira's authenticity, compassion for and support of his clients.

Seva Burmaka

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, MA

Ira's big heart is matched by his amazing intellect. He brings a perfect match of compassion, intuition, and patience, as well as pragmatic knowledge and direction to his clients.

Linzie Janis

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA

Ira is a wise scholar and loving soul. If you are craving a deeper understanding of yourself, others, and the meaning of it all, I highly recommend working with Ira! He has been an invaluable mentor to me.

Mae Mou

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

Iras intuitive approach and deep understanding of the human psyche extends far beyond the therapy room. If you seek someone that blends intellect with compassion look no further!

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

I also speak

French

Religion

Buddhist

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

I also speak

French

Religion

Buddhist

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Buddhist
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Family / Marital
Gottman Method
Humanistic
Imago
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative
Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
Positive Psychology
Psychoanalytic
Relational
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Transpersonal
Trauma Focused
Yoga

By integrating Buddhist psychology, Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Existentialism, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, we will enhance your self-understanding and equip you with effective tools to navigate life's challenges.

Email us or call with questions - (310) 984-7268

Ira Israel, Licensed Counselor and Psychotherapist

Counselor, LPCC, LMFT

Email us or call with questions - (310) 984-7268

Ira Israel, Licensed Counselor and Psychotherapist

Counselor, LPCC, LMFT

Location

Primary Location

Ira Israel, Psychotherapist

1821 Wilshire Boulevard

630

Santa Monica, CA 90403

(310) 984-7268

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Website

Additional Location

Santa Monica, CA 90403

(310) 984-7268

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Los Angeles

Zips

Neighborhoods

I only offer in-person sessions and we meet in my office located on Wilshire Blvd Monday-Thursday plus Saturdays. Easy parking on 19th St!

Take the first step to help. Call now - (310) 984-7268

Ira Israel, Licensed Counselor and Psychotherapist

Counselor, LPCC, LMFT

I only offer in-person sessions and we meet in my office located on Wilshire Blvd Monday-Thursday plus Saturdays. Easy parking on 19th St!

Take the first step to help. Call now - (310) 984-7268

Ira Israel, Licensed Counselor and Psychotherapist

Counselor, LPCC, LMFT