Our Team

Greg Schwarz, Psy.D.

 

Dr. Greg Schwarz- Psychologist in Burbank specializing in Anxiety, OCD, Panic and working with Older AdultsDr. Greg Schwarz is the Co-Founder of Burbank Therapeutic Centers. He is a Licensed Psychologist (PSY 22808) with a Doctoral degree from the California School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Schwarz has over 15 years experience in treating mental health problems. He has valuable training and specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, including OCD, panic disorder, phobias and general anxiety. Dr. Schwarz has received extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy, which emphasizes the interplay of thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Dr. Schwarz has additional experience treating co-occurring problems, such as mental health and substance use and/or medical illness and years of treatment experience with depression. Additionally, he practices a client centered approach to therapy, often incorporating multiple treatments that match the individual needs.

Dr. Schwarz has training in, and enjoys, working with diverse populations, various ethnicities, as well as ages, including a sub-specialty in working with older adults. He has worked in nursing facilities and assisted living homes for many years and understands the many factors involved in the aging process. Dr. Schwarz treats each client with due respect to their diversity and subjective experiences. He understands that every client is different and special in his or her own way and should be treated as such.

The following three quotes/sayings can summarize how Dr. Schwarz views the therapy process and the goals of therapy. His goal is to help you understand stop suffering and start enjoying.

 

  1. “Fate whispers to the warrior You cannot withstand the storm. The warrior whispers back, I AM THE STORM.” – Unknown

  2. “If you always do, what you’ve always done, then you’ll always be, where you’ve always been.” – Unknown

  3. “When will you realize, Vienna waits for you.” Billy Joel Album The Stranger, Song Vienna

Dr. Schwarz has recently added telehealth sessions to his practice using https://doxy.me/drschwarzbtc by Doxy.me. Please contact him for more information and how to set this up. You must be a California resident to use this service with Dr. Schwarz. Additionally, he offers company training’s in stress management and working with difficult personalities. Additionally, he offers community talks regarding the aging process and living well in retirement.

To make an appointment with Dr. Schwarz, email him directly at Drschwarz@burbanktc.org