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Paula Hinz, MSW, MSG, LCSW

Last Updated: 04/29/2012

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

In times of personal crisis, it is natural to feel overwhelmed, alone, or disconnected from friends and family. You may be thinking "this isn't me...I don't recognize myself". When your usual strategies for "snapping out of it" are no longer working, you may feel stuck, irritable, fatigued, or generally disinterested in activities that would normally bring pleasure or meaning to your life. Ironically, it is often during your most vulnerable times that you have the greatest capacity for healing and renewal. I believe in the resilience of the human spirit and the capacity for positive change - even in the darkest of times.

I specialize in issues related to grief and loss, living with chronic or life-limiting illness, caregiving, depression, anxiety, and the daily stress or challenges encountered as people progress through key life transitions. I combine over 20 years of clinical experience with compassion, humility, and respectful humor.

My approach to psychotherapy is holistic, collaborative, and interactive.  I have a compelling curiosity that encourages seeking out and pursuing what will allow you to thrive, rather than merely survive. Call today for a free telephone consultation.

Office and Contact Information
Private
15720 Ventura Boulevard
Suite 205
Encino, CA 91436
Phone: (310) 749-9907
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Contact: Paula Hinz, LCSW
Gender: Female

Office Hours:
Monday: By appointment
Tuesday: N/A
Wednesday: By appointment
Thursday: By appointment
Friday: 11am - 7pm
Saturday: 12pm - 6pm
Sunday: N/A

Response Time to Call:
Weekdays: 1 Day
Weekends: 2 Days

Accessibility:
Are Accessible by Wheelchair
Are Near Public Transportation
Can Provide Telephone Counseling
Have Emergency Appointments Available
Offer Evening Office Hours
Offer Weekend Office Hours

Qualifications
Years of Experience: 20

Licensing:
CA - LCSW [17865]

Degrees:
MSG
MSW

Credentials and Certifications:
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)

Fees and Payment Options
Individual: $170
Group: $50
Family: N/A

Sliding Scale: Yes

Private Insurance or Out of Network: Yes

Free Services:
Brief Phone Consultation
Information & Referral
Outreach

Problems Served (focus areas are bold)
Aging Family Dysfunction Personality Disorders
Anxiety/Panic Disorders Grief/Loss Phobias
Bipolar Disorders Infertility Physical Illness/Impairment
Career/Employment Concerns Interpersonal Relationships Psychosomatic
Depression Life Transitions Stress
Eating Disorders Men's Issues Trauma/PTSD
Education/Personal Development Multicultural Issues Women's Issues
Elder Abuse Pain Management

Populations Served (focus areas are bold)
Age Groups:
Adults (26-59) Seniors (60 +) Young Adults (18-25)

Specific Populations:
ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) Caregivers Grandparents
Alzheimer's Chronic Illness Military/Veterans
Brain/Head Injured Disabled Step Families
Cancer Patients Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual

Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)
Theoretical Approach:
Advocacy Holistic Outreach
Behavioral Humanistic Psycho-Educational
Body Centered Psychotherapy Information and Referral Psychodynamic
Cognitive/Behavioral Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) Relational
Crisis Intervention Long-Term Schema Therapy
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) Meditation/Relaxation Short-Term (Brief Treatment)
Existential Psychotherapy Mindfulness Based Approaches Social Support
Expressive Therapy Narrative Therapy Systemic
Geriatric Consultation

Methods Used:
Educational or Psycho-Educational Group Peer Support
Family Systems Individual Supervision/Consultation

Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)
Religious Experience:
Buddhist Hindu LDS/Mormon
Christian Jewish

Multi-cultural Experience:
African-American Asian Pacific Islander
Armenian Hispanic Russian

Professional Associations
American Academy of Bereavement
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Groups
Young Widow/Widower Grief Support
Supportive environment to explore issues unique to coping with the death of a spouse/partner age 30-55. Led by experienced grief psychotherapist. Limit seven participants. Initial interview required.

Group Focus:
Grief/Loss
Group Status:
Group Type:
Forming
Support

Member Age:
Adults (26-59)
Member Gender:
Any

Location:
Private Psychotherapy Office
Encino, CA 91436
Phone:
(310) 749-9907
Meeting Day:
Friday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Frequency:
Every Other Week


Parent Loss Grief Support Group
Supportive environment to explore issues unique to coping with the death of a parent. Led by experienced grief psychotherapist. Limit seven participants. Initial interview required.

Group Focus:
Grief/Loss
Group Status:
Group Type:
Forming
Support

Member Age:
Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)
Member Gender:
Any

Location:
Private Psychotherapy Office
Encino, CA 91436
Phone:
(310) 749-9907
Meeting Day:
Saturday
Meeting Time:
Afternoon
Meeting Frequency:
Every Other Week


Caregiver Support Group
A safe, intimate setting to discuss challenges, concerns, and strategies for positive coping, related to caring for, or about, a loved-one with a chronic or life-limiting illness. Initial interview required. Group limit seven.

Group Focus:
Stress
Cancer
Physical Illness - Other
Group Status:
Group Type:
Forming
Support

Member Age:
Adults (26-59)
Seniors (60 +)
Member Gender:
Relation to Focus:
Any
Caregivers

Location:
Private Psychotherapy Office
Encino, CA 91436
Phone:
(310) 749-9907
Meeting Day:
Saturday
Meeting Time:
Afternoon
Meeting Frequency:
Every Other Week






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