Individual Sessions
As of now, my primary focus is on Modern Walking Therapy-- our program for helping people lose weight and maintain their weight loss. Although I am not always able to take in new clients, I am working closely with John Carroll, my psychology assistant, who you may be interested in working with for your goals or personal challenges. I may be able to work with you directly, based upon availability. You can learn about us both here. If you would like individual sessions, contact us and let us know what it you're looking for. John or myself will get back to you shortly. Please note that if we are unable to work with you, we can usually refer you to a qualified professional in your area!
Sessions with John J. Murphy, Ph.D.
Due to my focus on Modern Walking Therapy (our program for helping people curb depression and lose excess weight) I’m not able to devote many sessions to traditional hypnosis sessions. You can book a session with me, but I’ll charge a lot more and my schedule is less flexible. You might consider working with John Carroll because he has a more flexible schedule and he knows quite a bit about hypnosis & other relaxation techniques. Plus, as he does not (yet) have his Ph.D., his rates are more reasonable!
If you would like to work with me, I usually see clients around 3 to 5pm any day of the week (including Saturday & Sunday).
My rates are $250 per session. Currently, we are not on any health care coverage plan, though certain programs may reimburse you for behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy, or psychotherapy with someone who is a psychologist but is not on a health care panel.
To start, contact us and ask for Dr. Murphy. Before the first session, make sure you have the printouts, directions, and parking information found below.
Sessions with John J. Carroll, M.A.
John is my trainee and is working towards his Ph.D. and his licensure as a psychologist. I’ve trained him in therapeutic techniques, relaxation techniques, and behavioral methods.
His rate is $100 per session and he works with clients primarily in the afternoon, from 9am to 3pm, typically Tuesday through Saturday. He can usually work with clients Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 4 to 7pm.
To start, contact us and ask for John Carroll. Before the first session, make sure you have the printouts, directions, and parking information found below.
Demonstration Sessions!
As a supervisor, I’m working with others to teach hypnosis and basic therapeutic techniques. For a very limited time (probably until mid-November 2011), I’ll be demonstrating new hypnosis techniques and observing my trainees (and others) do them. If you’re curious about hypnosis or just want to experience what it feels like, you can come in for a demonstration session!
Our rate for such a sessions is $50, which is a nice discount! Keep in mind though that there will be more than one therapist there, possibly up to 3 others (besides myself) observing the session. Everything will be kept private and confidential (see our privacy policy) but the content of the sessions will be more educational or demonstrative in nature. Note that we can only provide this arrangement for the first 2 sessions. After that, you are under no obligation to continue the sessions or work with a particular therapist. If you do want to continue or start therapy, with myself or with John, the rates will be the same as outlined above.
If you have any questions about working with myself, with John, or doing demonstration sessions, contact us, and we’ll get back to you shortly! /p>
Directions to the Office
Primary Office Location:
8730 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 418
Beverly Hills, CA, 90211
From the 10:
Exit Robertson Blvd. going north. See the directions below
From the 405:
Exit Wilshire going east (towards Westwood) See the directions below
From Robertson Blvd.:
Turn onto Wilshire Blvd. east so that you're going towards the city away from Santa Monica. The first right after Robertson is Arnaz. Take a right on Arnaz and park. Alternatively, Hamel, the next right, may be better for daytime parking. 8730 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 418
From La Cienega Blvd. or Downtown:
Turn onto Wilshire Blvd. so that you're going west towards Santa Monica. One street before Robertson is Arnaz. Make a left onto Arnaz and park. 8730 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 418
From Doheny Dr. or Santa Monica:
Turn onto Wilshire Blvd. so that you're going east towards Los Angeles The first right after Robertson is Arnaz. Take a right on Arnaz and park. Alternatively, Hamel, the next right, may be better for daytime parking. 8730 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 418
From Wilshire Blvd.:
If you're coming from downtown or Koreatown, you'll be heading west towards Santa Monica If you're coming from Santa Monica or West L.A., you'll be heading east towards downtown L.A. One block east of Robertson is Arnaz. My building is 8730 Wilshire, suite number 418.
From Pico or Olympic:
Go north on Robertson until you reach Wilshire. Once at Wilshire, take a right and then the next right at Arnaz. My building is 8730 Wilshire, suite number 418.
From Sunset Blvd. or Santa Monica Blvd.:
Go south on Robertson until you reach Wilshire. Once at Wilshire, take a left and then the next right at Arnaz. My building is 8730 Wilshire, suite number 418.
Parking
Warning! Do not park on Wilshire blvd. from 3pm to 7pm weekdays or you will be towed!
As I usually see clients in the evenings and weekends, I don't have or really need validation stickers, though I usually keep a few. Anyone who has an appointment after 5pm or for the weekend can park underground, right under the building. Otherwise, there is free street parking one block east of Robertson and in the general area.
Remember: street and meter parking is heavily regulated and strictly enforced!!