Dimitry Granovsky, LMFT, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Dimitry!

I’m an LMFT trained at UCLA and Pepperdine University, and I work with adults/couples caught in patterns that repeat—whether in relationships, in second-guessing, or in the pressure to manage everything perfectly. Together, we examine patterns and develop better ways of responding so change can be meaningful, fulfilling, and lasting.

My focus

I work with adults and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, and life transitions. In couples work, we identify recurring interaction patterns that create distance, resentment, or disconnection, and focus on rebuilding trust, improving communication, and strengthening emotional closeness and stability.

My approach

If you find yourself overthinking the past, worrying about the future, or second-guessing decisions, you’re not alone. I use a structured yet flexible approach that integrates cognitive-behavioral tools with relational insight to help you recognize patterns, reduce anxiety and depression, and build lasting clarity, resilience, and confidence.

My communication style

My style is empathetic and motivational, grounded in clinical training and experience. I listen closely, ask focused questions, and help bring structure to situations that can feel confusing from the inside. Clients often appreciate conversations that are both empowering and practical—helping clarify patterns and identify meaningful ways forward.

My journey to mental healthcare

Before becoming a therapist, I worked in the entertainment and music industry. That experience gave me insight into performance pressure, identity, creativity, and the complexities of high-functioning environments. It continues to inform my understanding of ambition, stress, and personal reinvention.

My goals for you

Therapy should be both reflective and practical. Together, we clarify goals, identify patterns that interfere with progress, and develop tools that support lasting change. The aim is not just symptom relief, but a stronger sense of agency, emotional balance, and relational confidence.

Our first session

Our first session is an opportunity to slow down and understand what brings you to therapy. We’ll explore your current challenges, your strengths, and the patterns that may be contributing to distress. You can expect a thoughtful, structured conversation that leaves you with greater clarity about next steps.

I identify as...

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Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Gottman Method

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Interpersonal

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Russian, Ukrainian

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Dimitry Granovsky, LMFT