Dr. Michael Whitman is an experienced and dedicated psychologist with several specialties including sports psychology as well as the treatment of depression and anxiety.
He also helps people with addiction, anger management, eating disorders and overall mental health and well-being. Over the past two decades, he has helped many clients not only decrease their symptoms and suffering, but increase the fulfillment and meaning in their lives. He has trained and supervised numerous therapists in his private practice witnessing them become better clinicians and helping many clients.
In addition to being featured on Spectrum and Fox News as an expert psychologist, he has also published a book about the psychology of tennis. Since 2018 has he has been hosting his podcast called “The Shrink in Beverly Hills.”
“One’s attitude towards one’s situation is the very crux of being human,”- Dr. Irvin Yalom.
The way in which one person deals with a situation varies from the way another person deals with the exact same situation. While we may not always see it, there is often an opportunity for growth and understanding in adverse circumstances. One of my goals as a therapist is to help people better understand themselves and see the opportunities even when faced with great challenges and suffering. I have witnessed suffering diminish as acceptance and awareness increases.
I have found the relationship itself between the therapist and patient can be very healing. My empathy helps patients feel safe and understood which allows us to do deeper emotional work. This not only helps alleviate symptoms such as depression and anxiety but also helps patients have more gratification and meaning in their relationships, work, and play.
Thank you for your time,
Michael Whitman, Psy.D
California License PSY 21428
Nevada License PY 1304
315 S. Beverly Dr. Suite 300
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
drmichaeljwhitman.com
310-910-9809
Dr. Whitman describes sport psychology as related to young athletic stars.
Dr. Whitman‘s book now available on amazon.com
