Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Los Angeles
Edo, Fredrick is dedicated to providing transformative psychotherapy and psychoanalysis rooted in relational psychodynamic principles. With over 13 years of clinical experience, the practice specializes in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for individuals, couples, families, and groups to explore unconscious patterns, resolve emotional conflicts, and foster personal growth. The practice integrates advanced training in child and adolescent psychoanalysis, sports psychology, and creative therapies, informed by the founder's academic roles at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and The New Center for Psychoanalysis.Combining expertise in trauma, identity development, and performance psychology, the practice offers tailored interventions for diverse clients, including athletes, artists, and individuals navigating life transitions. The therapeutic approach emphasizes self-awareness, resilience-building, and the integration of mind-body connections, supported by evidence-based methodologies and decades of combined clinical experience.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Child Therapy
Adolescent Therapy
Family Therapy
Psychoanalysis
Dream Analysis
Sport Psychology
Highlights and features
- We have over 13 years of clinical experience in relational psychodynamic therapy.
- Our team includes faculty members at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
- Specialized training in child and adolescent psychoanalysis through The New Center for Psychoanalysis.
- We integrate sports psychology techniques for athletes and performers.
- Our approach combines trauma-informed care with creative therapeutic modalities.
Associations and certifications
- The New Center for Psychoanalysis
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy helps clients explore unconscious patterns and emotional conflicts through relational psychodynamic approaches. This service focuses on self-awareness, trauma resolution, and behavioral change for adults seeking personal growth. Sessions provide a safe space to address anxiety, depression, and life transitions while developing coping strategies.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy addresses relationship challenges by improving communication and resolving conflicts. The process helps partners understand relationship dynamics, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connections through structured therapeutic interventions. Sessions focus on identifying destructive patterns and developing healthier interaction strategies.
Child Therapy
Child therapy uses play-based techniques to help children develop emotional awareness and communication skills. The service focuses on building self-esteem, addressing behavioral issues, and processing developmental challenges through age-appropriate therapeutic activities in a nonjudgmental environment.
Psychoanalysis
Psychoanalysis explores unconscious motivations through long-term treatment focusing on dream analysis and transference patterns. This intensive approach addresses deep-seated emotional conflicts and recurring life patterns by examining early relationships and their impact on current behavior.
Sport Psychology
Sport psychology enhances mental performance for athletes and creatives by developing focus, emotional regulation, and flow states. The service addresses performance anxiety, builds mental resilience, and optimizes psychological functioning through tailored interventions combining sports science and psychoanalytic principles.
People
Fredrick Edo-Okuonghae
Founder & Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Edo-Okuonghae is a licensed psychologist with a doctorate from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He completed psychoanalytic training at The New Center for Psychoanalysis and teaches advanced psychoanalytic theories to doctoral candidates.
Markus Hicks
Therapist
Markus Hicks brings a client-centered approach to therapy, drawing from personal experiences in South Central LA. He focuses on creating compassionate therapeutic relationships while addressing trauma and community-specific mental health challenges.
Julia Burkes
Psychotherapist
Julia Burkes specializes in evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Processing Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. She completed advanced psychoanalytic training at The New Center for Psychoanalysis and works with diverse client populations.
Dr. Michael Whitman
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Whitman has 20 years of experience as a clinical psychologist, sports psychologist, and clinical supervisor. He has published research on sports psychology and provides expert guidance to both clients and fellow practitioners.
Shakeh Hovhannisyan
Psychologist
Shakeh Hovhannisyan holds a PsyD from The Chicago School and specializes in art therapy and mindfulness practices. She integrates creative therapeutic approaches with traditional psychological interventions to address complex emotional needs.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer individual, couples, child, adolescent, and family therapy using relational psychodynamic approaches, psychoanalysis, dream analysis, and sports psychology techniques.
Do you work with children and adolescents?
Yes, we specialize in child and adolescent psychotherapy focusing on emotional development, self-esteem, and trauma recovery through play-based and age-appropriate interventions.
What is your approach to sports psychology?
Our sports psychology approach enhances mental performance for athletes and performers by improving focus, emotional stability, and flow states through psychodynamic techniques.
Are your therapists licensed and trained?
All practitioners hold advanced degrees and licenses, with specialized training from institutions like The New Center for Psychoanalysis and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
How do you handle client confidentiality?
We strictly follow HIPAA and California privacy laws, using secure communication channels and maintaining separate health records from website data.
