| Office: |
8315 Kenyon Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90045
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| Phone: |
(310) 281-6163
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| Cell Phone: |
(310) 281-6163
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| E-mail: |
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| Web Site: |
www.drpelka.com
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| Profession: |
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Career Evaluations and Counseling
Coaching
Consultation Services to Employers
Psychoeducational Evaluations
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| Practice Description: |
Many people do not understand what a sex therapist does. A psychotherapist who specializes in issues of sex and sexuality continues to work psychotherapeutically. In other words, sex therapy is still addressed through talk therapy. I provide a safe, respectful and professional environment which encourages clients to reflect on and work through aspects of their sexuality and sexual history that they may not feel comfortable discussing in-depth with a professional that has not been specifically trained to address sexual issues.
I have helped clients and couples with: low arousal/libido; premature ejaculation; erectile dysfunction; vaginismus; vulvodynia; "coming-out" issues; past sexual traumas; sexual addiction; sexual anorexia; sexual phobias and fetishes. I also have a clinical specialty regarding family planning; infertility and conceiving using technologies such as AI, IVF, egg and sperm donation, gestational surrogacy, and adoption.
I received my B.A. from UC Berkeley and my Ph.D. from The University of Chicago. I am a research fellow at UCLA and a member of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT). I am currently training for my CSAT (certified sexual addition therapist).
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Sexual Dysfunction
Infertility Issues
Relationship Issues
Addictions
Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety Disorders/Phobias
Co-dependency
Crisis/Trauma
Depression
Eating Disorders
Gay/Lesbian Issues
Gender Identity
Grief/Loss
Impulse Control Disorders
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Parenting Issues
Self-esteem
Sexual Abuse
Women's Issues
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| Age Specialties: |
Adolescents
Adults
Elders
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Couples
Group
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Art Therapy
Biopsychosocial
Cognitive/Cognitive-Behavioral
Eclectic
Family Systems
Gestalt
Hypnotherapy
Narrative
Object Relations
Psychodynamic
Psychoeducational
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
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| Demographic Specialties: |
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender
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| Education: |
PhD, The University of Chicago, 2005
MA, The University of Chicago, 2002
BA, UC Berkeley, 1996
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| License #: |
IMF 51161 |
| License State: |
California |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
I am in the process of obtaining my certification as a CSAT (Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist) |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | CAMFT (CA Association of Marriage and Family Therapists) | | IITAP (International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals | | SASH (Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health) |
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| Fee Schedule: |
private pay only; average hourly rate : $125-$200 with sliding scale; payment due at the time of service |
| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
Although I do not accept insurance, I will give you receipts for the dates of service which you can then submit to your insurance agency. Many plans reimburse members a certain percentage of my fee. This depends upon the insurance company's reimbursement rate for out-of-network health care providers. I do not assist in helping you obtain such reimbursement beyond providing receipts for services rendered. |
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