Ross Grossman, BFA, MA, LMFT is a psychotherapist specializing in individual, couples and family therapy, utilizing hypnotherapy and cognitive-behavioral, solution focused therapy and maintains a private practice in Los Angeles, California.
With over 30 years experience as a therapist, and a graduate of John F. Kennedy University specializing in Clinical Psychology and in-depth training as a Master Hypnotist and Hypnotherapist, he is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among his areas of expertise are relationship and marriage counseling, social and dating anxiety, depression, procrastination, individual creativity and chemical dependency recovery and life coaching.
In addition, Mr. Grossman has presented at regional conferences , radio programs and to general audiences speaking on the topics of social anxiety as well as chemical dependency. He has been featured in the San Jose Mercury on the topic of social anxiety. He is the founder of Procrastination Stoppers--an online group dedicated to overcoming inertia in love, work, creativity and social pursuits.
Ross Grossman is an interactive, solution-focused therapist.His therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. He integrates complimentary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, he works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they’re striving for.
Ross and his team also work extensively with Online Group Therapy for individuals suffering from Procrastination and Accountability problems. To learn more about Procrastination Stoppers Group and Artists Accountability Groups please go to WWW.GET-FOCUS.ORG
Education
M.A. 1990 Clinical Psychology, John F. Kennedy Graduate School, Orinda, CA
B.F.A. 1986 Film, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
License, Certifications & Awards
1993 to Present, State of California, Marriage and Family Therapist License
1988 Certification: Hypnotist, Hypnotherapist, Institute of Educational Therapy, Berkeley, CA
1987 Suicide Prevention Certificate of Recognition for One Year of Service, Berkeley, CA
Additional Training
1994 Post graduate workshops in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis.
1995 to Present: Ongoing trainings in Elder, Child Abuse, Chemical Dependency, HIPPA, etc.
2006 -2008 Adoption and Foster Care continuing education
Professional Activities and Memberships
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Clinical Member
Association of Behavioral Cognitive Therapists, Publicity Chair on Board of Directors, SF, CA
Kaiser Permanente Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Founding Member
Kaiser Permanente of Southern California, Psychotherapist, Current Provider