Los Angeles Psychologist for Adults, Teens & Couples

 

Hello!  I'm Dr. Jené Verchick. 

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You're here because something isn't working. Maybe your relationship feels like it's slipping away. Maybe anxiety has taken over your days. Maybe you're going through something you never expected, like a divorce, a betrayal, or a loss, and you're exhausted from carrying it alone.

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I've been doing this work for over 26 years, and I can tell you: reaching out is the hardest part. Everything after that gets easier.

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How I Work

I'm not the kind of therapist who sits quietly and nods. I'm active, direct, and engaged. I don't waste time with endless circular conversations. We get to the heart of the issues quickly and work on them directly.

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My clients tell me what they value most is that I'm honest with them. I won't waste your time, and I won't let you stay stuck in patterns that aren't serving you.

 

I hold a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and two master's degrees, including one from USC. I'm licensed by the California Board of Psychology (PSY 18703).

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What I Help With

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Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling

Stuck in the same fights. Feeling disconnected. Rebuilding after a betrayal. I work with couples in real time, interrupting patterns, coaching new responses, creating actual change in the session.

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Premarital Counseling

For couples preparing to marry. Premarital counseling is the work of having the conversations most couples wait too long to have, including money, family, kids, conflict, and how to recover from the harder moments.

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Jewish Couples Therapy in Beverly Hills

For Jewish individuals and couples, including Persian Jewish, Ashkenazi, Sephardic, Modern Orthodox, and intermarried families. I am Jewish myself and offer cultural fluency without requiring you to spend sessions explaining your background.

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Individual Therapy

Anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, divorce, addiction. If you're quietly struggling behind the scenes, therapy can be the place where you finally feel understood.

 

Panic Attack Therapy

For high-functioning adults whose lives look fine from the outside while panic is quietly taking over. I work with founders, executives, and professionals who can't tell anyone what's happening.

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Teen Therapy

Adolescence is hard. If your teen is anxious, withdrawn, angry, or going through something they won't talk to you about, I can help.

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Therapy for Startup Founders

The psychological toll of building a company is real. Depression, anxiety, isolation, burnout, relationship strain. I work with founders on what they can't talk about with their investors or their team.

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Best Psychologist in Los Angeles

Learn more about my background, experience, and why clients across Los Angeles trust me with their most personal challenges.

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What Clients Say

"We came to Dr. Verchick at a breaking point in our marriage. I was convinced we wouldn't make it another year. She helped us slow down, really listen to each other, and finally communicate without anger. For the first time in years, I feel hopeful about my relationship. She gave us the tools to rebuild, and I can honestly say she changed our marriage."

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"I was skeptical about therapy. I didn't want to sit in a room and talk in circles. But Dr. Verchick made me feel comfortable right away. She gets straight to the heart of the issue while still being incredibly compassionate. Therapy with her has been the best investment I've ever made in myself."

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"Having small kids put so much stress on our marriage. We were exhausted, constantly miscommunicating, and felt more like co-parents than a couple. Dr. Verchick helped us rediscover us. Our family feels stronger because of her."

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Areas I Serve

I work with clients across Los Angeles, including Beverly Hills, Pacific Palisades, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes, Malibu, Westlake Village, and Calabasas.

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I work with clients in the Bay Area, including Atherton, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Woodside.​ In San Diego I work with clients in La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, and Del Mar.

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Who is Dr. Jené Verchick?

Dr. Jené Verchick is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY 18703) with over 26 years of experience. She works with couples, adults, and teens via secure video sessions. She holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and two master's degrees, including one from USC.

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What is your approach to therapy?

Active and direct. I don't sit quietly and nod. When I see a pattern between you and your partner, or within a patient, I name it and help you respond differently in real time. I don't waste time with circular conversations. We get to the heart of the issues quickly and work on them directly.

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What kind of therapy do you offer?

Couples therapy, individual therapy, teen therapy, and therapy for startup founders. I also offer premarital counseling, specialized work with Jewish individuals and couples, and panic attack therapy. My approach is active and hands-on.

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Do you offer virtual sessions?

Yes. All sessions are by secure video. I work with clients across Los Angeles, San Diego and the Bay Area.

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How do I know if I need therapy?

If something feels off, in your relationship, your mental health, or your ability to function the way you want to, that's enough. You don't need a diagnosis or a crisis to start.

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How long have you been practicing?

Over 26 years. I hold a doctorate in Clinical Psychology, two master's degrees including one from USC, and I'm licensed by the California Board of Psychology.

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How do I get started?

Email me, call to voicemail, or fill out the contact form below. The first conversation is about fit. Making sure you feel comfortable and that my approach makes sense for what you're going through.