About Dana Nassau
Focus areas
Anxiety
Low Self Esteem
Relationship Struggles
Childhood Trauma
Perfectionism
Young Adult Issues
Depression
Perinatal Mental Health
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Emotionally Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
EMDR
Jungian
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
NonreligiousLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dana Nassau
You've probably been focusing on fixing a particular feeling or symptom, but you may not know exactly what needs to change—just that what you're doing isn't working. You're not happy. Your relationships are suffering, and you feel disconnected. You feel pressure to do more, be better, and beat yourself up for not being better. You want more from life but don't know how to get there.
In addition to addressing your symptoms, I can help you find relief and healing at the source of your challenges.
I see myself as a compassionate and curious companion on your journey, helping explore how life events have impacted the way you show up in all aspects of your life and relationships. No matter what you're experiencing, we'll find out how you got here and develop a path forward. By working at the root of your problems, we can do the true work of healing and creating wholeness so that you can experience freedom, joy, and authenticity.
In addition to finding relief from your symptoms, you should expect to:
- Manage your emotions more effectively
- Increase your ability to cope
- Understand yourself better
- Increase authenticity and self-compassion
- Heal attachment wounds
- Disentangle yourself from unhelpful behaviors and beliefs
- Heal from trauma
- Set more effective boundaries
- Improve your relationships
- Have a renewed sense of meaning and purpose
Dana Nassau is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, currently working under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. Dana earned a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mount Saint Mary’s University. Their CA license number is 134774, and their current employer is Robert Nathaniel Flatt.
What should a new client know about working with you?
In order for us to do meaningful work, I have to earn your trust. I create a warm, non-judgmental environment for clients of all backgrounds to explore their emotional and mental health. I am inclusive, affirming, and committed to cultural humility.
Beyond listening, I have questions, comments, and observations that may help us dig deeper to understand the problem more fully. My desire is to understand who you are and what is going on under the surface so we can deal with the root of your challenges.
I am considered a trauma-focused therapist, which means I believe the symptoms you're experiencing are a result of painful experiences you've endured. Our minds are powerfully adaptive and go to great lengths to protect us from the pain and keep us as functional as possible, but these coping strategies can become problematic. These painful emotions lurk outside of your awareness, but show up in your life through any number of dysfunctional behaviors or mental health conditions. Additionally, early childhood experiences create foundational patterns of interacting with the world and others, and I seek to explore how these patterns might contribute to your current problems and life dissatisfaction. This process increases insight about how you might be trying to satisfy unmet needs and protect your vulnerable parts through your current behavior.
Creating awareness around these patterns will allow you to do the necessary emotional healing and enable you to disentangle from unhelpful behaviors and make more intentional choices. This isn't easy and it isn't a quick fix, but in the end you will experience freedom and will have a greater sense of integrity and authenticity. Sometimes clients may benefit from more intensive help to overcome difficult or traumatic experiences. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful tool I incorporate to bring healing and closure to those wounds.
All therapy services are available in person or by telehealth.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
In order to understand your background and the history of your situation, it's important that we do a thorough intake. This means I'll have a lot of questions to ask during our first session.
A typical session may begin by exploring something upsetting that happened during the week or possibly picking up where we left off the previous week. It's important to me that we maintain flexibility to address the needs that feel most important to you when you come into the session. Typically I ask a lot of questions to help us gain understanding about the meaning you're making from the situation or I may make observations about how it relates to other experiences we've discussed. Our time together will be conversational and interactive.
Dana Nassau, AMFT is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $200 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $200 for 50 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
Office location
Dana Nassau, AMFT also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Mount Saint Mary’s University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
NPI number
1699083881
How soon can I make an appointment with Dana Nassau?
Generally, Dana Nassau has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dana Nassau's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dana Nassau accepting new patients?
Dana Nassau generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dana Nassau's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dana Nassau accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Dana Nassau online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dana Nassau using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Dana Nassau work with?
Dana Nassau works with Dana Nassau Psychotherapy.
Where is Dana Nassau's office located?
Dana Nassau has 2 office locations in Los Angeles, view full addresses on Dana Nassau's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dana Nassau?
Dana Nassau frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dana Nassau on their profile.
What languages does Dana Nassau speak?
Dana Nassau speaks English.