SHARMA BENNETT LICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST LMFT 36011

With over 25 years of education and experience in her field, Sharma Bennett helps individuals to make the transformation they want for themselves by using a supportive, integrative approach that relies on Psychodynamic, Interpersonal and Cognitive Behavioral therapies.

Working with individuals, couples, families and teens Sharma tends to be interactive in sessions, customizing treatment to the unique needs of each individual.

Sharma Specializes In:


  • Managing Anxiety and Depression
  • Personal Growth
  • Developing and Maintaining Rewarding Relationships
  • Life Transitions
  • Divorce
  • Dating
  • Blended Family
  • Adoption
  • Substance Abuse
  • Grief and Loss
  • Career and Financial Goals
  • Weight Issues
  • Emotional Eating
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Teens
  • Families

 

Testimonials

  • JG, Los Angeles
    There are so many things that Sharma has taught me that I find myself using daily.  My ability to communicate with the people in my life that depend on me, including my children, continues to grow in profound ways.    Deepening  my relationship with myself and others has brought me  a deeper sense of life's meaning.  This is a journey that has helped me beyond measure. I know how to listen and  respond with my heart present and that has made all the difference.
    JG, Los Angeles
  • NS, Santa Monica
    Working with Sharma has been a life altering journey for me. She gives me deep insight and perspective in a wise, gentle way way that is also straightforward.  I always feel empowered  by my sessions because  she understands me in ways I can't always get from others. Feeling empowered relieves my anxiety and stress, thus allowing me to understand my feelings and direct my emotions in productive ways with her guidance.   With Sharma's advice and guidance, I have learned to understand my emotions. I am now able to navigate new relationships and friendships, including  relationships with work colleagues.   It's such a relief to  be able to trust my intuition and decision making in my personal and professional life. I've always wanted and needed that. I can't recommend her enough.  Thanks Sharma!
    NS, Santa Monica
  • SR, Pali Alto
    I am deeply grateful for the help I've received from Sharma.  I saw her last year when I was in the midst of a painful separation.  Sharma helped me see my ex-wife in a clear light, and most importantly she helped me see myself as an individual. She had a way of helping me feel normal by teaching me how to cope with feelings of failure, disappointment, and separation issues.  With Sharma's understanding and compassion, my ex and I were able to go from a painful experience and transition to a healthy friendship.  Her deep listening and patience allowed me to take the time I needed without feeling pushed and pressured for answers.  Sharm's guidance and insight illuminated my future because her techniques taught me how to approach changes in life with positive energy and forward thinking.
    SR, Pali Alto
  • HG, Los Angeles
    Sharma is a therapist with exceptional knowledge, integrity and skill. I can count on her to shed light and offer new perspectives on whatever I bring to her.  After seeing numerous therapists, Sharma was the one therapist that taught  me how to face my deeper issues which has accelerated my growth as a person and provided me with the toolkit I need to help me express myself.  Learning to sit with "bad" feelings, and how to set firm healthy boundaries ha allowed me to gain trust in my relationships.  This is a new, wonderful experience for me.   I am forever appreciative for her being 100 percent present in our work and my process.  I feel unconditionally supported and respected by her.
    HG, Los Angeles

WHAT TO EXPECT?


Learning the tools that produce clearer, higher levels of communication is an immeasurable life benefit. It is possible to have productive conflicts, going beyond the need to be "right". Identifying any negative behaviors and habits you can feel trapped by, notice the ways you may get triggered into quick reaction rather than measured response. Understand how negative, sometimes destructive behavior patterns get in the way of the way of positive, fulfilling relationships, creative work, career success. With this greater understanding, change, transformation is possible, steps can be taken, self regard increased.


Contact me to schedule a free phone consultation.