Overview
Dr. Dreyfus has been in private practice in the Los Angeles-Santa Monica area for over 40 years working with a variety of people dealing with problems of adolescence and adult life. He provides:

• Individual psychotherapy: the treatment of anxiety, depression, addictions, stress and life transitions, personal growth
  
• Sex therapy: treatment of sexual dysfunction, e.g., impotence, pre-mature ejaculation, anorgasmia, vaginismus, low sexual desire
  
• Relationship counseling: marital or relationship difficulties, communication issues, intimacy, parenting, two-career relationships
  
• Career Counseling: career transitions, changing careers, second careers, new careers
  
• Life Coaching: life enhancement, business consultation, balancing your life, stimulating creativity

During the course of over four decades in practice as a clinical psychologist, Dr.Edward A. Dreyfus has helped many individuals and couples struggling to obtain andmaintain intimate relationships.

Dr. Edward A. Dreyfus is a Clinical Psychologist, a Marriage, Family, Child Therapist, Life Coach, and a Certified Sex Therapist. He received his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Kansas and his Master's and Bachelor's degrees from the City University of New York.

His credentials include: Fellow of the American Psychological Association; Diplomate, American Board ofSexology; Fellow, International Council of Sex Education and Parenthood of the American University, Diplomate in Professional Psychotherapy, International Academy of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling, and Psychotherapy. Fellow and Diplomate, American College of Forensic Examiners. He is a Certified Group Psychotherapist of the American Group Psychotherapy Association and listed in the National Register of Health Services Providers in Psychology.

In 1996, he received the "Distinguished Psychologist" award from the Los Angeles County Psychological Association. He has published extensively in professional journals and has published six books. His most recent book, SOMEONE RIGHT FOR YOU: 21st CENTURY STRATEGIES FOR FINDING YOUR MATE (second edition), published in 2006, develops a step-by-step strategy for finding an appropriate mate. Also in 2006 he published a second book, KEEPING YOUR SANITY (IN AN INSANE WORLD), is a compliation of 30 essays designed for helping folks cope with most of the complex issues of contemporary life.

Dr. Dreyfus is active in community affairs and an active member of national, state and local professional associations. He received the Presidential Volunteer Award in 2005 for his work with homeless people.

For further information or consultation regarding psychological issues, you may contact Dr. Dreyfus by letter, phone, email, or fax.

Edward A. Dreyfus, Ph.D.
1421 Santa Monica Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Voice: 310-208-5700
Fax: 310-459-2947
ead@docdreyfus.com
Licensed Psychologist PSY2854

Specialties:

• Addiction
• Adults
• Aging
• Anxiety
• Behavioral Problems
• Career Transition
• Coaching
• Communication
• Couples
• Depression
• Divorce Counseling
• Gay/Lesbian Issues
• General
• Geriatrics
• Intimacy
• Life Coaching
• Male Sexual Dysfunction
• Marriage/Family
• Men's Issues
• Mid-Life Transition
• Parenting
• Personality Disorders
• Relationships
• Self Esteem
• Sex Therapy
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexuality
• Spiritual Issues
• Stress
• Substance Abuse
• Women's Issues

Additional information


Gender: Male

Years in Practice: 40

Average Cost Per Session: $250.00

Accepted Insurance Plans:
Will provide statement that patients can submit to insurance carrier; payment is expected at the time services are rendered.

Education:
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

Days and Hours Available:Wednesdays 9 AM - 4 PM; Thursdays 9 AM - 4 PM