Robert Jaffe(He/Him/His)

Dr. Robert Jaffe specializes in transformational therapy for high-achieving professionals who appear successful externally but feel disconnected, exhausted, or trapped in persistent patterns. His clientele consists of accomplished executives and leaders who have mastered external success but struggle with internal fulfillment, often presenting with stress-related coping behaviors, addictions, relationship difficulties, perfectionism, and a sense of living split lives between public achievements and private struggles. He also works extensively with high-achieving couples who are seeking authentic intimacy while maintaining professional excellence.

Dr. Jaffe's therapeutic approach combines psychological and body-based healing methods within a trauma-informed framework. He integrates Somatic Experiencing to release trauma held in the body, Internal Family Systems (IFS) for understanding inner parts, EMDR for trauma processing, Transactional Analysis for recognizing behavioral patterns, and Clinical Hypnosis to reinforce changes. Rather than traditional talk therapy, he employs active interventions targeting the subconscious mind and nervous system, where emotional patterns reside. His approach recognizes that emotional patterns cannot be healed through cognitive awareness alone, focusing on compassionate methods that help individuals transform protective patterns like emotional armor and inner criticism into sources of authentic strength.

Dr. Jaffe brings over 40 years of clinical experience, including 24 years as Chief Consulting Therapist at Addiction Recovery Centers. Licensed for individual, marriage, and family therapy in California, he has extensive training in somatic approaches and has developed the Authentic Power Integration System, a methodology addressing root causes of inner division in successful individuals.

Located in Encino, California, Dr. Jaffe offers in-person and secure video/phone sessions statewide. Individual therapy is $450 per 55-minute session or $250 per 30-minute session; Couples therapy is $450 per session. New clients complete a 90-minute assessment ($675) with personalized treatment planning. Limited availability ensures focused attention. Prospective clients receive a complimentary 20-minute consultation to assess compatibility.