40 Years of Helping People
Heal From the Inside Out
A grounded, integrative therapist guiding high-achieving individuals and couples into lasting peace — through insight, nervous system healing, and deep connection.
Hi, I'm Dr. Robert Jaffe — and I help people heal from the inside out.
For over 40 years, I've supported individuals, couples, and professionals who've reached a point where "holding it all together" just isn't working anymore. Maybe that's you.
You're strong, capable, and successful — but something underneath feels stuck. Whether it's stress, burnout, relationship pain, or a quiet reliance on alcohol or substances to unwind — your system is asking for something different.
My role isn't to fix you. It's to help you gently shift the emotional patterns that no longer serve you — so you can reconnect with who you've always been: your loving, authentic true self.
Clients often describe our work as a blend of grounded therapy, useful tools, and emotional exhale. In our sessions, you can expect deep listening paired with honest, compassionate feedback — and the occasional, surprisingly helpful, sense of humor.
Healing Both the Symptom and the Cause
The patterns that keep you stuck aren't always logical. They're emotional, nervous system-based, and subconscious — often created by earlier experiences your adult mind may not even remember.
- A calm, safe space — free from judgment or clinical coldness
- Deep listening paired with honest, compassionate feedback
- Tools that help you move forward — not just "talk about it"
- Hypnotherapy, journaling, and mind-body techniques tailored to you
- We move at a pace that's right for you — not too fast, not too slow
"Think of me as a guide in your personal workshop — together, we shape healing with the tools that speak to your story. I draw from many approaches, each one tailored to your unique mind and nervous system."— Dr. Robert Jaffe, PhD, LMFT
Whether you're here to heal trauma, reduce alcohol or substance use, reconnect in your relationship, or simply find permanent ways to reduce your level of stress — you're in the right place.
In-person therapy available in Los Angeles. Virtual therapy throughout California. Wellness coaching available worldwide.
Every Path Forward Is Different.
Here Is How We Can Work Together.
Whether you're navigating stress, healing a relationship, or ready to go deep into subconscious patterns — there is a format designed for exactly where you are.
Individual Therapy
Deep, one-on-one work for high-functioning adults navigating chronic stress, anxiety, trauma, or patterns that keep them stuck.
- Trauma-informed, nervous system-focused
- Integrates hypnotherapy and somatic work
- In-person in Encino or virtual statewide
- $450 per session
Couples Therapy
For couples who love each other but feel emotionally disconnected — navigating the same argument on repeat, or a silence that's grown too heavy.
- Communication and emotional intimacy
- Repair after betrayal or withdrawal
- Rebuilding trust and closeness
- Trauma-informed relational work
Hypnotherapy & Guided Journaling
For those who've hit a wall with traditional talk therapy. Reaches the subconscious patterns that logic alone cannot shift.
- Eyes-open or closed hypnotherapy
- Custom journaling prompts and audio recordings
- Emotional eating, drinking, and compulsive patterns
- Gentle trauma release without rehashing every detail
Wellness Coaching
For high performers who want forward-focused, growth-oriented support — without the clinical framework of therapy. Available worldwide.
- Nervous system regulation and mindset rewiring
- Burnout recovery and life transitions
- Habit support: alcohol, avoidance, over-control
- Available globally via video or phone
Men's Programs
Structured programs designed specifically for high-achieving men — from the Habit to Mastery group to the full Authentic Power Integration System.
- Habit to Mastery — 12-week group program
- Authentic Power Integration System
- Nervous System Diagnostic Suite (free–$2,500)
- In-person and virtual options
Women's Programs
Co-led with Dr. Mitra Rashidian, PhD, LMFT — a 6-week intensive program for women ready to reconnect with their authentic selves.
- 6-week structured group program
- Co-led by Dr. Rashidian, AASECT-certified
- Nervous system healing and identity work
- In-person in Encino, CA
You Don't Have to Be in Crisis to Begin
Most of the people I work with are highly functional — they've just reached a point where functioning isn't enough.
High-Functioning Professionals
Navigating chronic stress, anxiety, or the quiet sense that something is off beneath the surface.
Trauma Survivors
Healing from both large-T and small-t trauma — gently, without rehashing every detail.
Alcohol & Substance Patterns
Professionals who rely on alcohol, substances, or productivity to cope — and are ready for something different.
Couples
Partners who love each other but feel emotionally disconnected, stuck in cycles, or growing apart.
People at a Turning Point
Anyone stepping out of survival mode and into a life that actually feels like theirs.
Global Coaching Clients
Wellness coaching clients worldwide — no California license required for coaching engagements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Begin?
Reaching out can feel overwhelming — especially when you're already carrying so much. That's why I offer a free 20-minute consultation to help you figure out what's right for you. No pressure. Just a warm, honest conversation.