Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Severe life stressors like addiction due to drug & alcohol abuse & trauma have the potential to completely unravel the lives of human beings. As such, people who have been through traumatic or stressful experiences require healing in order to lead happier and more functional lives. It is such people that I help who also suffer from the disease of addiction. My clients include children, adults, and the families of addicted individuals. I also guide them towards healthier perceptions of themselves as well as their experiences. I also help them repair and strengthen their relationships so they a) have a support system to fall back on, and b) are able to better realize themselves within the context of their relationships.
However, it is important to remember that there is no “one size fits all” in therapy. There is no universal approach that would help every individual. That is why I have been trained in a variety of modalities. These include Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Transpersonal Psychotherapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Depth Psychology, Cognitive Therapy of Substance Abuse, Existential Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and EMDR which is my specialty. Because of this, I’m able to approach every client according to their unique situation and experiences.
My educational background includes my current PhD program in Depth Psychology. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and was the clinical director of 6 detox & residential facilities including LifeSync Malibu, Rebos Detox, A Giving Tree, Hollywood Recovery Center, New Spirit Recovery, and Phase 2 ATC in Encino. I was the first to create LifeSync Malibu addiction residential program.
Licensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Babak Karimbeik works with people whose lives have been deeply affected by severe stressors such as substance use and traumatic experiences. He supports individuals, children, adults, and family members of those struggling with addiction, guiding them toward healthier ways of seeing themselves and their circumstances.
He focuses on repairing and strengthening relationships so clients have a more reliable support system and can better understand themselves within the context of those relationships. Babak addresses a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes, and he also provides coaching.
Babak believes there is no single therapeutic method that fits every person. To tailor care to each client he draws from many approaches – Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Transpersonal Psychotherapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Depth Psychology, Cognitive Therapy of Substance Abuse, Existential Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy – and he has a specialty in EMDR. This breadth of training allows him to meet people where they are and adapt treatment to their unique situations.
He holds a California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist, which indicates he has met state requirements to practice therapy (license CA LMFT 104891). He is currently pursuing a PhD in Depth Psychology. Over his career he has served as the clinical director of six detox and residential facilities, including LifeSync Malibu, Rebos Detox, A Giving Tree, Hollywood Recovery Center, New Spirit Recovery, and Phase 2 ATC in Encino, and he was the first to create the LifeSync Malibu addiction residential program. Babak provides services in California and has seven years of professional experience.
Many people ask whether meeting with a therapist online can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and managing life transitions, online therapy has been found to be as effective as traditional in-person care for most people.
One major advantage is flexibility – clients can connect in the format that fits their life best, whether that is video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or messaging within an app. This range of options makes it easier to attend sessions consistently and integrate therapy into a busy schedule.
Licensed professionals and therapists provide care through these remote formats, and clients have the option to change therapists if they are looking for a different fit. For many individuals, online therapy offers an accessible and practical way to engage in treatment while maintaining the same standards of professional care they would expect from in-person services.
© All rights reserved.