"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” - Viktor Frankl

Services Offered

Therapy for Men

Offering evidence-based therapies tailored to the needs of men. Therapy can be stigmatizing for men and our work focuses on you improving your emotional and relational self, along with letting go of the cultural and society pressures that many men experience.

Therapy for Couples

One of the main reasons couples seek therapy is due to poor communication. Couples therapy is about improving communication, emotional connection, and finding ways to reignite the “spark” in the relationship.

Supervision for Licensure

Finding a competent supervisor can be a daunting and exhausting task. Our supervision is founded on the Developmental Narrative Model, which takes a collaborative and supportive approach to improving clinical skills and insight.

Blog Posts

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Dr. Barek Sharif
The Lingering Impact of Home Displacement: Understanding Trauma
Dr. Barek Sharif

Home is more than just a physical space—it’s a sanctuary where we find comfort, stability, and identity. Recently this has affected thousands of individuals due to the fire in Southern California. When our sanctuary is disrupted through displacement the resulting trauma can run deep and can be long-lasting.

Dr. Barek Sharif
Dr. Barek Sharif
Boosting Emotional Libido: Strengthening Intimacy in Relationships
Dr. Barek Sharif

In any long-term relationship, emotional connection plays a crucial role in maintaining intimacy. While physical attraction is often emphasized, emotional libido—the desire for emotional closeness and connection—is just as essential for a fulfilling partnership. Here are some practical ways couples can nurture and enhance their emotional libido…

Dr. Barek Sharif
Dr. Barek Sharif
The Subtle Differences Between Audible and Emotional Loudness
Dr. Barek Sharif

In our daily lives, we often encounter two distinct types of loudness: the audible kind that assaults our ears and the emotional kind that stirs our inner peace. While both can be uncomfortable, they affect us in profoundly different ways.

Dr. Barek Sharif
Dr. Barek Sharif
Characterizing vs Describing
Dr. Barek Sharif

One of the longest waged wars exists within ourselves. What exactly do I mean? I’m talking about the daily battle between the ‘good’ and ‘bad’ that exists in our minds. I’m not sure if you’ve taken notice but there seems to be a push and pull struggle with how we view and talk about ourselves – which oftentimes isn’t very productive or supportive.

Dr. Barek Sharif

FAQs

  • There are pros and cons to therapy. If you are seeking support to address your personal or relational challenges, and determine if therapy is a good fit for you, please feel free to contact me for a free 15 minute consultation.

  • Individual and couples sessions typically last between 45-50 minutes. If more time is needed this can be accommodated and discussed in advance with your therapist.

  • Dr. Barek is an insurance friendly practitioner. He has partnered with Mentaya, a service that streamlines getting reimbursed for your therapy sessions through out-of-network benefits.

    Mentaya is perfect if you have out-of-network benefits, feel overwhelmed by superbills and insurance, have submitted superbills but failed to get any reimbursement, or simply want to skip the hassle of paperwork!

    For more information or to sign up for Mentaya, please visit: www.mentaya.com

  • Costs of therapy ranges between $200 (for individuals) and $250 (for couples) per session. Dr. Barek offers a sliding scale fee under special circumstances.

  • Cash, check, major credit cards (Amex, Mastercard, Discover, and Visa), and HSA/FSA are accepted forms of payment.

”Good Faith” Estimate

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.

Under California law, health care providers are required to give patients who don’t have insurance (or who are not using insurance) an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.

You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 985-3059.