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About Me

My name is Mihal A. Coyle

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​I'm Licensed Psychotherapist (CA LMFT #112272), with 15 yrs of experience in treating Individuals, Couples, and Families, as well as leading Groups.

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My Story

A bit more about me ... I was born and raised in Israel, and moved to the USA at the age of 14. Transitioning to a new country / culture / language was quite a move. In time, I adjusted. I trained and competed in Horse Jumping for a few years - and loved it! In HS, I fell madly in love with filmmaking, and shifted to pursuing an education and possibly a career in that.

 

In 1996, I graduated the University of Southern California with a bachelor's degree, in humanities/theater/film, and attended the UCLA Film Extension Program, and Lee Strassberg Acting School (to expand my understanding of filmmaking / human behavior.) I then proceeded to be involved in the entertainment industry in various capacities. Until, I burnt out and decided to shift yet again, into -- Psychology. Real life stories and characters, which was both the same and different then filmmaking.

In 2012, I graduated Antioch University with a master's degree, in clinical psychology. Since then, I have worked in treatment centers and in my private practice.

In my private practice, I combine my skill and experience in psychotherapy and filmmaking to provide a variety of services - ranging from individual and conjoint therapy sessions (which includes families, friendships, and work relationships), to creative sessions, to consulting on projects and in companies (interpersonal and strategies.)

My main focus is working with couples, families, and other relational dynamics - such as, friendships, co-workers, and relationship to self, others, and the world around us.

I work with couples - and any other dynamics - navigating pre-marriage, marriage/relationship expansions (ie open, poly), conflicts, infidelity/betrayal, reconciliations / healing, and endings - ie separation, divorce, co-parenting.

My open-mindedness and non-judgmental approach is helpful to her Clients in the work they do together. 

I've learned so much, and continue to, from my own relationships (the healthy and not so healthy parts), conflicts, and resolutions; all that, combined with my clinical interest and research, is a helpful combo that I offer to Clients. 

My approach is mix-modality - mainly humanistic, relational, existential, cognitive-behavioral, and experiential - integrating a balance of cognition, education, strategy, and mindfulness.

From my perspective and experience, Therapy can be a journey of inquiry, exploration, discovery, and healing.

A place to gain helpful knowledge, insight, and tools. I myself have been (and am) a Client, and know how beneficial and rejuvenating it can be - in both challenging and rewarding ways. 

"IT'S NOT WHAT YOU LOOK AT THAT MATTERS, IT'S WHAT YOU SEE."

Henry David Thoreau

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