What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.76
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.60
“Todd at The Complete Game Plan is a very caring individual with a complete understanding of the proper techniques to aid in my personal growth. He listens with purpose and intent. I highly recommend The Complete Game Plan for anyone looking for assistance with their own personal life's journey.”
PPMore than 1 year ago
About Todd Deutsch
Focus areas
Anger Management
Couples Therapy
Marriage Counseling
Anxiety
Depression
Therapy
Couples Conflict Resolution
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Groups
Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Adults (25-64)
Families
Treatment approaches
Coaching
Family Systems
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Jungian
Eclectic
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Identity
Gender
MaleSexuality
StraightFaith
NonreligiousEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Todd Deutsch
Todd Deutsch, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in West Los Angeles with more than 20 years of experience. He specializes in men’s therapy and men’s issues, while also working with women, teens, and couples. He provides individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, marriage counseling, and support for men navigating personal, professional, and relationship challenges. Sessions are available in person at his West Los Angeles office and online throughout California.
Todd earned his Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. His clinical work is informed by psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, attachment-based work, mindfulness, narrative therapy, emotional regulation, and practical problem solving.
A significant part of Todd’s practice focuses on helping men who may appear confident and successful on the outside while privately struggling with anxiety, anger, depression, relationship conflict, emotional disconnection, career pressure, low confidence, dating concerns, attachment patterns, breakups, divorce, fatherhood, motivation, identity, or major life transitions.
Todd is also the author of Grounded Openness: Attachment, Confidence, and the Making of a Grounded Man, which explores attachment, emotional regulation, vulnerability, confidence, dating, and relationships. He also leads a weekly men’s support group in West Los Angeles focused on connection, accountability, communication, emotional growth, and personal development.
His approach is warm, direct, collaborative, and practical. Todd helps clients understand the patterns beneath their struggles while developing healthier ways to manage emotions, communicate clearly, strengthen relationships, make difficult decisions, and move forward with greater confidence and direction.
Learn more at CompleteGamePlan.com
What should a new client know about working with you?
Reaching out for therapy can feel uncomfortable, especially if you are used to handling problems on your own. You do not need to come into your first session with the right words, a diagnosis, or a perfectly defined goal. You can simply start with what has been happening and what no longer feels like it is working.
My style is warm, down to earth, direct, and engaged. I am not someone who will simply sit back and nod. I listen carefully, ask meaningful questions, offer honest feedback, and help you better understand the patterns behind what you are experiencing. I also believe therapy should provide practical tools and ideas that can make a difference outside the therapy room.
Many of the men I work with are managing significant responsibilities while privately dealing with anxiety, anger, relationship stress, dating and attachment concerns, career pressure, perfectionism, low confidence, emotional disconnection, or uncertainty about what comes next. Some are trying to become better partners or fathers. Others are successful professionally but feel stuck personally or disconnected from themselves.
I also work with women, teens, and couples facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, communication problems, relationship challenges, trust issues, life transitions, and emotional stress.
My goal is to create a space where you can be honest without feeling judged, while also doing meaningful work toward change. Therapy with me is collaborative. We will look at both what is happening now and the experiences or patterns that may be contributing to it.
I see clients in person in West Los Angeles and online throughout California. You can learn more about my approach, weekly men’s group, and book Grounded Openness at CompleteGamePlan.com.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
The first few sessions are about getting a clear picture of what is happening in your life now, what brought you to therapy, what you have already tried, and what you would like to be different. I also want to understand the relationships, experiences, family dynamics, and patterns that may be shaping how you respond to stress, conflict, intimacy, uncertainty, and important decisions.
Together, we identify the areas that need attention and create a clear direction for the work. Some clients come in with one specific concern, while others are trying to understand several things happening at once. The process is adjusted to the individual rather than following a rigid formula.
From there, therapy combines insight with practical change. We may work on understanding recurring relationship patterns, reducing anxiety and overthinking, managing anger, improving emotional regulation, strengthening confidence, setting healthier boundaries, communicating more directly, or becoming more emotionally present with the people who matter to you.
For couples, we often focus on identifying the cycle beneath recurring conflict rather than simply arguing about the latest disagreement. We may work on improving communication, understanding attachment patterns, rebuilding trust, strengthening intimacy, and learning how to stay connected during difficult conversations.
Depending on your needs, I may integrate psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, attachment-based work, mindfulness, narrative therapy, emotional regulation, and practical problem solving.
We will periodically review your progress and adjust the focus so therapy continues to address the changes that matter most to you. When appropriate, I may also suggest additional resources, including my book Grounded Openness or my weekly men’s support group in West Los Angeles.
More information is available at CompleteGamePlan.com.
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
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
More information on payments and coverage
I am an "Out of Network" provider and will process claims for all clients who have PPO plans.
Office location
Todd Deutsch, LMFT also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Pepperdine University, Master's in Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy
Professional memberships
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
NPI number
1427177807
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.76
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.60
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January 6, 2024Mody M.Verified patient
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October 31, 2023Ashley M.Verified patient
Todd at The Complete Game Plan is a very caring individual with a complete understanding of the proper techniques to aid in my personal growth. He listens with purpose and intent. I highly recommend The Complete Game Plan for anyone looking for assistance with their own personal life's journey.
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What practice does Todd Deutsch work with?
Todd Deutsch works with Todd Deutsch, LMFT.
Where is Todd Deutsch's office located?
Todd Deutsch has 2 office locations, including in Markleeville and Los Angeles, view full addresses on Todd Deutsch's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Todd Deutsch?
Todd Deutsch frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Todd Deutsch on their profile.
What languages does Todd Deutsch speak?
Todd Deutsch speaks English.
How do patients rate Todd Deutsch in reviews?
17 patients have reviewed Todd Deutsch. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.76/5. They have a 4.6/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.