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Dr. Elena Balashova-Shamis is a highly experienced, licensed clinical psychologist who works with children, adults, and the elderly. She is trained as a psychoanalyst and provides integrative, personalized treatments. She teaches at five local universities, including UCLA’s medical school. She is known for her presentations, publications, and dissertation advising. She also works with family and criminal law courts as an expert witness.
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Testimonials: "Dr. Shamis has been a great help to me during some very difficult periods in my life. She is a great listener, insightful, thoughtful and caring. She gives balanced advice that is helpful in navigating the challenges we discuss. I have recommended her to my friends and I highly recommend her here as well." by JB "Dr. Shamis has an excellent bedside manner, is kind, understanding, patient and provides awesome resources that have helped along my journey! I have been seeing her for quite some time and am very pleased with the progression that has been made. It is awesome to be able to set goals and successfully accomplish them. I am looking forward to my continued evolution with the resources that are being shared!" by NC
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In my sessions, patients can expect empathy, understanding, and compassion combined with my clinical experience and training.
About Dr. Elena Balashova-Shamis
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Psychoanalytic
I had psychoanalytical training in addition to training in clinical psychology. I integrate my psychoanalytic training with other treatment modalities with focus on personalized approach for each patient's needs.
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