Dr. Jami Landen
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Landen utilizes several modalities of treatement depending on the needs and age of the patient. She feels it is important to personalize and customize therapy to the specific situation and personality of each individual.
Play Therapy
Play therapy is often used with smaller children. Play therapy helps small children express themselves through art, role play and other imaginary play. It creates a comfortable environment for them to feel relaxed and build a trusting relationship.
Dr. Landen will often incorporate the parent and/or parents in the play depending on presenting problem and age of the child. Dr. Landen believes parent involvement is pertinent in the treatment of children and adolescents.
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a combination of psychotherapy and behavioral therapy. It is goal-oriented and is used to help patients change their patterns of thinking and/or behaviors that are behind their difficulties so as to change how they feel.
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Gifted Evaluations
Dr. Landen provides gifted evaluations to help determine a child's educational strengths and weaknesses, to examine how a child processes information, and to determine the best academic placement.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is about paying attention to the present moment nonjudgementally. It is believed to promote good health and improve symptoms related to depression and anxiety. There have also been many studies regarding its postive effects on teen stress. When appropriate, Dr. Landen will incorporate mindful breathing techniques into the session.
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Education
Dr. Landen believes in educating her patients about various topics. At the request of parents, she will educate her adolescent clients about sex and other sensitive topics. She also educates divorced parents regarding healthy communication. Dr. Landen offers in-home sessions called Straight Talk. These sessions are designed to educate children ages 7+ about "wrong touching" and how to communicate fears with parents. She also frequently speaks at schools on various topics of interest.
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Dr. Landen offers treatment in person in her Hollywood office location, via phone, and via video over FaceTime or Skype.
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