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title: "David Plotkin, Ph.D. and Associates"
description: "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Panic, OCD, GAD, Social Anxiety, Phobia, Public Speaking Anxiety"
url: https://davidplotkinphd.com/
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# 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.

[Call (310) 470-9994](tel:+13104709994) · [Meet our team](https://davidplotkinphd.com/staff-directory/)

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.

![Portrait of David Plotkin, Ph.D.](https://davidplotkinphd.com/images/staff/david-plotkin.webp)

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.

[Read more about our team](https://davidplotkinphd.com/staff-directory/#david-plotkin)

What we treat

## Specialized care for the conditions that respond best to CBT

[All services](https://davidplotkinphd.com/clinical-services/)

- [Panic Disorder & Agoraphobia](https://davidplotkinphd.com/clinical-services/)
- [Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder](https://davidplotkinphd.com/clinical-services/)
- [Depression](https://davidplotkinphd.com/clinical-services/)
- [Social Anxiety](https://davidplotkinphd.com/clinical-services/)
- [Generalized Anxiety Disorder](https://davidplotkinphd.com/clinical-services/)
- [Insomnia & Sleep Problems](https://davidplotkinphd.com/clinical-services/)
- [Specific Phobias](https://davidplotkinphd.com/clinical-services/)
- [Children & Adolescents](https://davidplotkinphd.com/clinical-services/)

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.”

— F.C., Stevenson Ranch, CA

> “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.”

— M.R., Los Angeles, CA

Our Team

## Psychologists and licensed therapists

[See all 22 practitioners](https://davidplotkinphd.com/staff-directory/)

[![Portrait of David Plotkin, Ph.D.](https://davidplotkinphd.com/images/staff/david-plotkin.webp) David Plotkin, Ph.D. Director / Clinical Psychologist](https://davidplotkinphd.com/staff-directory/#david-plotkin) · [![Portrait of Bram Conley, M.A., L.M.F.T.](https://davidplotkinphd.com/images/staff/bram-conley.webp) Bram Conley, M.A., L.M.F.T. Licensed M.F.T.](https://davidplotkinphd.com/staff-directory/#bram-conley) · [![Portrait of Alexa Connors, Psy.D.](https://davidplotkinphd.com/images/staff/alexa-connors.webp) Alexa Connors, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist](https://davidplotkinphd.com/staff-directory/#alexa-connors) · [![Portrait of Shira Feinstein, L.M.F.T.](https://davidplotkinphd.com/images/staff/shira-feinstein.webp) Shira Feinstein, L.M.F.T. Licensed M.F.T.](https://davidplotkinphd.com/staff-directory/#shira-feinstein)

## 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) 470-9994](tel:+13104709994)

CA License PSY 19818

## Contact David Plotkin, Ph.D. and Associates

- Main phone (to schedule): [(310) 470-9994](tel:+13104709994)
- Contact form: https://davidplotkinphd.com/contact/
- Office: 11030 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 302, Los Angeles, CA 90025
- Office: 16055 Ventura Blvd, Suite 715, Encino, CA 91436
- Directions and parking: https://davidplotkinphd.com/directions-parking/