Samuel Naimi

My approach is to help you understand the deeper patterns that shape how you love, how you relate, and how you struggle. Together we can make sense of what keeps repeating unconsciously so you can begin to live with more freedom in your world.

make sense of your story, uncover the unconscious patterns that keep repeating in your life, and develop a richer understanding of yourself. Ideally we can create greater freedom in how you live, love, and relate to others. If you're ready to go beneath the surface and uncover what keeps you stuck, I welcome you to reach out for a free consultation.

compassionate and, honestly, very funny! I infuse psychoanalytic humor and improvisation into the therapy I provide; this work is hard, I believe you also deserve some levity when appropriate.

have learned to function well on the outside while privately struggling with loneliness, shame, and pain; and that something is missing deep inside. I’m especially passionate about helping people understand how earlier relationships continue to shape the ways they seek closeness, protect themselves, and experience who they are.

of a seven year analysis I underwent in my 20s. My transformative work with my therapist helped me leave the world of entertainment that no longer suited me and find my passion for helping others through psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.

My office is in Encino at the border of Sherman Oaks. My building has a parking structure and there is also metered parking along Ventura Blvd. I am licensed in California, New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.