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About Jack Irmas – Beverly Hills Psychotherapist

My Approach to Therapy

At the core of the therapy I practice is the belief that by better understanding ourselves on a deeper level, we can have more control over our life choices and feel more at peace with who we are.

Because this type of therapy takes place at a deep and intimate level, it is important that we create a safe, warm, confidential space for inner exploration through nonjudgmental curiosity. What this means in practice is that you are encouraged to share thoughts, feelings, experiences, dreams, and fears that may not be acceptable or may be stigmatized in the outside world.

The relationship between patient and therapist is an essential component of therapy. We work in a collaborative manner and build the type of trust and vulnerability that allows us to better understand who you are so that change can occur at the root of the issue.

About Me

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) trained in insight-oriented psychodynamic psychotherapy. The focus of my practice is helping individuals and couples better understand themselves (and their partners) so that they can feel a greater sense of self-confidence, build deeper and more meaningful relationships, and feel like they are living life freer and more authentically. I find great satisfaction in helping others grow through our work together. Along with my practice I also work part-time at Community West, an outpatient treatment center, where I see adolescents and young adults.

Education/Training

I received my Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Southern California (USC), where I completed my internship at the USC Counseling Center. I subsequently completed a two-year post-graduate fellowship in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the Wright Institute Los Angeles (WILA) where I worked with individuals and couples coming to therapy for a host of issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, life changes, identity concerns, and personality and mood disorders. I also hold a BA degree from Tufts University in Boston and an MA degree from Columbia University in New York.