David Plotkin, Ph.D. and Associates
Overcoming Anxiety
Conquer your fears and phobias
A team of psychologists and licensed therapists in Westwood and Encino, Los Angeles — helping adults, adolescents, and children move through panic, phobias, social anxiety, and the everyday weight of modern life.
Our Mission
To provide the highest quality cognitive behavioral psychotherapy for those suffering from panic disorder, OCD, depression, social anxiety, GAD, insomnia, and specific phobias — and to offer that care with the warmth, flexibility, and respect every client deserves.
From the director
David Plotkin, Ph.D.
Director / Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Plotkin received his doctorate in clinical psychology from UCLA and was a member of the UCLA Anxiety Disorders Behavioral Research Program, under the direction of Michelle Craske, Ph.D. Presently, Dr. Plotkin is the director of David Plotkin, Ph.D. and Associates and is also a clinical instructor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, UCLA Semel Institute and Hospital. He teaches and supervises psychiatry residents in the administration of cognitive behavioral therapy at the UCLA Anxiety Disorders Outpatient Clinic. In addition to his clinical and teaching positions, Dr. Plotkin has conducted research and coauthored studies in the areas of panic disorder, social phobia, and substance abuse.
What we treat
Specialized care for the conditions that respond best to CBT
Evening and weekend appointments available
PPO insurance paperwork handled on your behalf
Spanish and Portuguese speakers on staff
Sliding-scale rates for students and trainees
From our clients
“Dr. David Plotkin is an extraordinary psychologist and runs a first rate office — extremely ethical, professional, and a great motivator.”
“Dr. Plotkin has a genuine passion for helping. I’m happy to say that I completed my last session today — sleeping better than I have in years.”
Ready to take the first step?
Call our main line — we’ll listen, answer your questions, and help you figure out the right next move, whether that’s a session with us or a referral elsewhere.
Call (310) 470-9994CA License PSY 19818