Ella Begelfor, MFT

If I could give warning signs rather then stars, I would. She is a fraud. Do not trust

Back in January, I was pretty much the lowest I’ve ever been. After having some personal issues come to a head, I was so depressed and lost in life that I had difficulty even getting out of bed. Instead of allowing myself to keep wandering down that path, I finally decided to seek help, and that’s when I found Ella. Now, a mere few months later, I’ve done a complete 180, feeling great and so excited about life, and I have her to thank for it.
The thing that’s really great about Ella is that she doesn’t try to fix anything for you, but rather gives you the tools and helps you get into the mindset to fix things for yourself. I’ve been to other therapists that just sit back and let you dump your problems and worries on them week after week after week and that’s about it. Ella is not like that. Don’t get me wrong, she’s a great listener and always happy to lend an ear, but she works in such a way that the goal isn’t to get you through that week, but rather the rest of your life. She helps you view things from a new perspective and approach life and your problems in a better, healthier way. One of the smartest decisions I ever made was giving her that first phone call. It may very well have saved my life.
If you need help, go see Ella. She will permanently change your life for the better.

The first time I met Ella I intuitively knew, and have since confirmed, that I found someone who has the gift to understand life not only in a practical way, but to truly know how to guide the emotional, spiritual, and physical energies of life to find peace.
Her guidance has opened a path of clarity, self enlightenment, and inner peace that allows me to handle my stress and dilemmas in a constructive way.
She has provided me empowerment tools that I can use to self heal away from her presence which is invaluable. She has introduced me to hypnotherapy for the first time, which immediately dissolved all my preconceived skepticism, and gifted me with what can be an endless self help toolbox for life present and past. She is knowledgable and resonates a palpable peace within herself that gives her work credibility and admiration. I feel I have been gifted a guardian angle and appreciate knowing I have a place to go that will give me that immediate jolt back into my journey of omnipresent peace!
Thank you Ella

Ella is a fantastic therapist who has helped me through many tough times. I highly recommend Ella!

I trusted her. Went to her for relationship issues with my now ex girlfriend. Her conduct was highly questionable and created further problems with my relationship which was already on the rocks. I have my bachelors in psychology, and I’m in the process of acquiring my masters in clinical psychology, so I have some background on this matter. We had agreed that we would only talk about our relationship when we both were there. I scheduled a few hypnotherapy sessions and she asked about my girlfriend and I told her we were having issues. She stopped me and said «we will talk about it at your couples therapy session» and I was fine with that because of the agreement we made. Then my ex goes for her own therapy session because she has some personal issues that she hadn’t dealt with and at her first appointment she ends up talking the entire time about our relationship with Ella! I wasn’t able to defend myself or to make sure that what she was saying was in fact true.
Therapy can become a game for people. It’s about winning. Who can get the therapist to side with them rather than being honest and truthful because that’s the only way therapy actually works; but it’s usually why it doesn’t because people are so afraid of being REAL
I can see very clearly that it was a game to my ex girlfriend and Ella bought into, but she also created it because she allowed my ex to discuss our issues and was ok without me being present. I am really amazed by this because of all the good reviews she has, but I had an absolutely horrible experience with her when it was all said and done.
This is what I learned from Ella:
You can call people names and yell at them. The focus should not be on the person doing the yelling and screaming and their responsibility for owning their behavior and controlling themselves. It’s actually quite the opposite for Ella because she told me that it’s up to the person who is being verbally abused to cater to their significant other and ask them what’s bothering them even if they didn’t do anything to upset the person?! I’m sorry but I come from a planet called earth where people must learn to control their emotions and not respond with yelling and name calling. Nobody is responsible for how I act and the same is applied throughout all of mankind. People need to own their actions and figure out why they do what they do and how to stop it. Catering to verbally abusive people by validating them by asking them why are they so upset etc is not logical. If a person calls me a vulgar name and is yelling at me the last thing I am going to be concerned with is validating that behavior and possibly getting physically attached but that doesn’t appear to matter to Ella.
It gets better. Not only does a person get blamed for feeling hurt by their spouse calling them names but they can’t walk away from a fight. I was told that by walking away from someone who is yelling and calling me names is somehow bad (walking away from a fight is never bad) and that I acted poorly because I shut down and don’t react to anger and yelling! I honestly can’t believe I didn’t immediately stop therapy with her at that point. I guess she seemed nice and presented herself like she is something that I now know is not.
This is some damn sweet icing on the cake! She tells me that I should have «amnesia» regarding some of the most hurtful things I had experienced from my ex girlfriend and that I needed to forget everything she had done to me, and if you only knew what was done to me then you would either laugh with shock or slam your head against your palms whilst shaking your head, ha! The whole point of us going to see Ella was to deal with this issue, and she tells me to drop it, and have «amnesia». What a joke! They don’t teach this at psych school. They don’t tell people to have amnesia. They don’t tell them to live in fantasy land. True therapists deal with issues head on but at the same time sensitively and objectively while striving to never take sides and to help by informing the couple of what is healthy behavior and what is not. She did none of which.
Then she has the audacity of telling me that all this is something I need to go through in life, which is now giving me the impression she has a god complex which isn’t unusual in the medical field. I wonder if she says that to child sexual victims or starving kids in Africa. And that we should come in one last time and pay her 150 $ to tell me that it’s perfectly ok for my ex to call me names and that it’s not ok for me to distance myself from someone who’s being malicious!!!
These are people’s lives! Families. It’s not a game.
Everything I have stated here is my truth. I’m staring what I experienced. Believe it or not but.
You’ve been warned!
P. S. Almost immediately after leaving this review someone liked the «funny» button and I can only assume it was Ella, which shows the level of maturity and professionalism she exhibits. This is funny to you Ella?! Wowwww

I found Ella on Unilocal,after having a horrible experience with a therapist in Beverly Hills. I knew I still needed the help of a therapist and was determined that there had to be someone out there better than my previous therapist. Before I visited Ella, I was absolutely opposed to the idea of hypnotherapy, but I felt so stuck in my life that I was willing to try anything. Ella warmly greets me and offers me water or tea each time I come into her office. When I first walked into the room and met Ella I felt the warmth and compassion of a mother and an angel all at once. Ella listened and asked very detailed questions during my first couple sessions, which made me feel as though she was truly invested in my situation. Additionally, we did an initial «mini» version of hypnosis to ease some of my fears I had about that form of treatment. I began to find it more relaxing each time we did it and as I gained more trust in Ella. There are three specific elements that I have experienced with Ella’s treatment process that have taken it to a next level for me:
1. She gives advice. Sometimes, I understand that we have to come to realize things on our own. However, I personally appreciate the candid opinion and advice that Ella provides because I felt so lost in some aspects of life that I needed specific and direct help.
2. She opens up about herself. In my past experience, it was hard for me to gain an understanding of my therapist’s perspectives on life because I knew nothing about them. Ella has a way of opening up so that she is sharing enough information to give me insight into her life experiences, but is somehow still completely focused on me. Honestly, I do not know how she balances the two, but it is amazing to me!
3. She makes you feel better about yourself. Of course therapy is journey where you ultimately should come out learning, growing and being your best self. And Ella makes sure that you leave her office feeling that way after each session. Whether it is by giving me a compliment on my hair or outfit or reminding me of how accomplished I am in my career, Ella always voices some form of positive affirmation that helps me walk out of the session feeling great, no matter how bad of a day I’ve had.
I have been working with Ella for 3 months now. I have a more positive outlook on life and I have seen amazing results in my relationships with coworkers, family and friends. Most importantly I have seen my romantic relationships turn around. One of the main reasons I began visiting Ella was to overcome struggles I had in my love life. I have now been dating someone consistently for the first time in over 3 years thanks to the help I’ve received from Ella. If you’re looking for a great experience that will enhance your day to day as well as your long term outlook on life I HIGHLY recommend paying Ella a visit.

When I first went to Ella, I was skeptical about hypnotherapy, but I was at a point in my life where I was willing to give anything a try.
Ella’s warm demeanor, her spirituality and talent allowed me to let my guard down and let the process of healing take over.
The results have far exceeded my expectations, and I can honestly say that working with Ella given me the peace and confidence I have been seeking for a long time.
If you are at all open to trying something different to help you overcome life’s obstacles, I give a confident endorsement to giving Ella a try.
Irene R.

Ella Begelfor was the only one who helped my recovery!
I was involved in a serious car accident. My car has overturned several times on a freeway and I was badly injured. It has taken me several months to recover physically, but mentally I was still injured. I was afraid to drive, even sitting in a car when someone else was driving. I could not sleep and was constantly tired and depressed.
I was referred to several therapists for treatment but they did not help much.
That was until I was recommended to see Ella .
It appears that she has an amazing methodology for mental injuries like mine. She recommended a series of sessions with her. I decided to try her treatments.
The results were amazing. Sleepless nights were gone. Slowly, my fear of being in the car faded. And finally I started driving again.
Thank you you Ella so much.

Ella is an amazing therapist who has changed my life!
I tried therapy a few years back and had mixed feelings about it. This time around I knew I needed professional help to process the issues relating to a pretty brutal separation and divorce. Ella has been incredible. Under her guidance she’s helped me process my residual issues and deal with the feelings I had in a healthy and positive way. She has guided me to communicate better with my family, and I now have the best relationship with my mother I’ve ever had. Ella is calm and yet able to see the real issue and succinctly explain why you feel the way you do, and how to overcome it. She’s a rare combination of smart, kind and compassionate — everything you want in a therapist.
I’m now in a new relationship with an amazing guy — someone I wasn’t planning on dating, but she encouraged me to go with it and enjoy it. I’m the happiest I’ve ever been, and it’s all thanks to her.
Thank you so much Ella — I wouldn’t be where I am today without your help and support

I found Ella on Unilocal because I was looking for someone to help my teenage daughter with anxiety. I called her and new immediately she was the right person.
I took my daughter, who is extremely private and very reluctant to go, and she loved Ella and felt comfortable with her right away. My daughter hates talking about herself but found she could be open with Ella. She comes home after her visits and says she feels so great.
Almost immediately after my daughter started seeing Ella I decided to take my son to her. He is fourteen and at a very awkward age. Hates talking to people. He was having terrible anxiety after starting a new school and performance anxiety with soccer. I really didn’t think she would be able to get him to open up, but since she was working wonders with my daughter I figured we should give it a try. I’m amazed… I practically had to drag him there kicking and screaming, but after their first session together he ASKED to go back! I can’t express what a shock that was.
I’m happy to say that both of my teenagers are doing very well with Ella. They have seen her about 5 times each and I’m seeing a difference in them already. She explained to them in a very simple way how anxiety, if not dealt with, can cause a lot of physical and emotional problems.
Ella is very kind, gentle and nurturing. It is rare for me to be so trusting with my kids, but I have to say I trust her 100% to take excellent care of them.
I highly recommend Ella for anyone having really any kind of issue. She is amazing!

Overwhelming gratitude is what I feel for having been referred to Ella. She goes to the heart of the issues and their reasons, not only symptoms. While Ella is very effective and professional she surrounds you with a sense of compassion and security and you feel you can open up safely. I told her things I never told anyone about. She has helped me in several aspects of my life, including a very complicated relationship with my mother. There is a sense of authenticity about her and I feel she genuinely cares. Dear Ella, thank you. Jean K.

Ella is outstanding! I discovered her seven years ago when I asked her to help my teenage daughter treat her social anxiety. Within five sessions her anxiety was gone and she went on to college! Since then Ella has treated every member of our family. She has an uncanny ability to plug into the energy behind the problem and use both hypnotherapy and psychotherapy to offer treatment that addresses issues at their source. The experience is often relaxing, soothing and comforting. Ella does not try and talk you through the problem, she supports you in relaxing into the solution. I HIGHLY recommend her for all kinds of issues including addiction, anxiety, weight loss and stress. She is excellent with teens and adults. Our family is deeply grateful for the love and support that Ella has given to all of us.

Five stars is not enough for Ella. She is an amazing human being, and a wonderful therapist. Compassionate, intelligent, sensitive are just a few words I can use to describe her. I highly recommend her services to anyone who wants to be helped.
P. S she is also a wonderful hypnotherapist.

If there was an option to give Ella 10 stars, I would. I couldn’t agree more with all the wonderful reviews about this marriage and family therapist. She also is a phenomenal hypnotherapist. I found Ella accidentally when a mutual friend introduced us I and fell in love with her from the moment I met her. When I found out that she was a therapist, I decided to make an appointment right away. Several years have since passed and I can’t imagine my life without her! Her disposition and positive energy is like a magnet. Ella possesses the most nurturing nature and caring personality. It is impossible not to connect with her and confide.
Coming from an unhealthy (destructive) family dynamic, I needed guidance to get through the many obstacles I was facing and help finding myself. Over the years, I not only found myself and my happiness, but gained strength and courage to stand up for myself and my morals. Ella has helped me discover who I truly am and what I like and love — I can finally say I am in tune with myself. I find myself stronger and happier than I have ever been. I have also brought guests to sessions with Ella after which we always walked out in a better place. We try to do hypnosis whenever time permits and I can genuinely say, I feel like I am a new and refreshed person afterward. I have learned to deal with daily stress and anxiety, which used to bring me down all the time. My relationships are so much more healthy and real thanks to Ella’s guidance and advice. I trust her wholeheartedly and think that she is one of the best things that has happened to me in the last 4 – 5 years. I am now happily married and about to have my first child. None of which would have happened without her in my life. She’s the BEST!!!

Ella Begelfor is a psychology expert of the highest order. She is also an amazing and compassionate human being who has a deep understanding of human nature.
Ella worked my teenage kid through a serious problem nobody else was successful to resolve. Ella did. I highly admire and respect her knowledge, talent and wisdom. She is fantastic at couples counseling as well as any individual problems. She is the only one on earth I go to with any arising problems. They are always solved. I come out of her cozy office tuned and clear-​minded, with a precise course of action outlined. Nothing is left out, she gets straight to the source of the problem and finely gets you out of there.
I highly and wholeheartedly recommend Ella to anybody. She is the best of the best.

Ella was born to be a psychologist. It comes so naturally from her. Details oriented, very sensitive to all nuances of your case. She remembered some details of my story I told her several years ago.
i strongly recommend her to every person in need. No matter how difficult your case is.
She can really help.
Oxana D.

There is no way for me to put into words how special and incredible Ella is. I hit the jackpot discovering her. In the words of a family member of mine who is now also seeing Ella, «I’ve never met anyone like her and I would never want to go to anyone else.» In short, she has saved my marriage, fixed MY issues with family members and friends and is now fixing me. And husband loves her. He doesn’t love or trust many people, but he even goes on her by himself! She is calm, kind, non judgmental, empathetic and extremely understanding. No matter how unfixable you feel I assure you she can fix you! One of the best choices I’ve ever made.

I wish I could give Ella Begelfor 10 stars! She is an extraordinary therapist that has been able to help me overcome life long challenges and build the life that I want for my self.
Coming from a challenging family dynamic, I have worked with several therapists over the past twenty years, and none were as effective as Ella.
Her pragmatic approach combined with compassion and nurturing disposition are exceptional in creating an environment to implement change and growth. I have been seeing Ella for the past five years, sometimes taking breaks and going back when new challenges arise, and she has consistently has been able to help me reach my goals.
I couldn’t say enough good things about Ella and consider anyone who has the opportunity to work with her a fortunate person.

ELLA IS AMAZING!!!
I came to find Ella through my friend’s referrals. I was very skeptical, but a couple of my close friends have seen her for years. I finally decided to meet with her and was sold from the very first time. She provides really practical solutions for dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, and other mental health issues. After just a few sessions, I sensed that she had great intuition and that I could really trust her advice. You will feel the difference right away. It feels like finally you are not just wasting your time and money.
I’ve seen several therapists, yet none really provided me with a strategic solution to my problem.
If you’re looking for someone with a very practical approach to talk therapy who’s not afraid to speak her mind, Ella is just for you!

Ella is a gem of a person and a therapist. I was blessed to find her. I have gone through a tough marriage, horrible job situation, 3 surgeries and for each situation she helped me to understand what I was going through as well as helped me make better decisions.
I can’t believe how I have gone through two carpel tunnel surgeries and one surgery on the contracture in my hand with calmness (I freak when I think of needles!), as well as faster healing!
I would recommend Ella for any circumstance in your life!

I got Ella’s name from a friend. I was hesitant at first. I had problem in my marriage and felt trapped. Ella was able to target my problem. Ella helped me a lot in understanding the essence of my relationship and making the right decisions for myself! Ella is very understanding comfortable to talk and very helpful.
I strongly recommend her services to anyone in need ! I can tell what an impact she has made on my life by the little tears of gratitude that are welling up in my eyes writing this. Ella is amazing !