Clinical Psychologist in Beverly Hills & Los Angeles
About Dr. Viktoria Cicolli
Individual, Couples & Psychoanalytic Therapy in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles & Online
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Dr. Viktoria Cicolli, PsyD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles providing individual psychotherapy, psychoanalytic therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples. She offers in-person therapy at her Beverly Hills and Los Angeles offices and online therapy throughout California, working with adults and couples navigating anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, identity, and recurring emotional patterns.
How I Work: Insightful, Attuned, and Results-Oriented Therapy in Beverly Hills & Los Angeles
At the heart of my work as a licensed clinical psychologist in California is compassionate, attuned support that meets you exactly where you are — without judgment and without pressure.
Therapy with me is both deeply supportive and thoughtfully direct. Clients often describe my style as emotionally attuned, grounded, and honest. I listen closely — not only to what you say, but to what feels hard to articulate. The pauses, the shifts in tone, the themes beneath the surface — they all matter.
My work is informed by psychoanalysis and attachment theory, with particular attention to the patterns, relationships, desires, and experiences that shape how you understand yourself and relate to others.
You set the pace. You remain in control of your story. My role is to help you uncover insight, strengthen emotional awareness, and build the confidence to respond differently to the challenges in your life.
In our work together, therapy is not just about symptom relief. It is about clarity, resilience, and lasting change.
My Background and Training
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I earned my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2021, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California. My training combined rigorous clinical theory, psychodynamic depth, and extensive supervised experience, preparing me to work thoughtfully with complex emotional and relational concerns.
I am a Candidate at the Lacan School of Psychoanalysis, engaging in advanced study of psychoanalytic theory and practice. I am also completing certification in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), an evidence-based approach for strengthening attachment bonds and improving communication between partners.
Before opening my practice in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, I provided therapy in diverse clinical settings, including Cancer Support Community, The Maple Counseling Center, the Department of State Hospitals, and a group private practice offering individual and couples therapy.
“truth & courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness.”
Brené Brown
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Who I Work With
I work with adults and couples in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and online throughout California. Many of the people I see are high-functioning on the outside but feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected on the inside.
Common reasons people reach out include anxiety and overthinking, depression, relationship struggles and repeating patterns, dating, identity, life transitions, grief and loss, self-esteem, trauma, sex and intimacy, chronic illness, and open relationships and non-monogamy.
My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming. You won’t have to explain or defend who you are.
What to Expect
We start with a free 30-minute consultation to talk about what’s bringing you in and whether working together feels like a good fit.
Your first session is an intake, where I get to know your history, your concerns, and your goals. You’re always free to skip any question.
Psychotherapy sessions are 50 minutes and usually weekly. Psychoanalysis is more intensive, usually meeting two to four times per week. Couples sessions use Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
Sessions are available in person at my Beverly Hills and Los Angeles offices, or online over Zoom or by phone anywhere in California.
Let’s start working together toward a life you love.
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Education, Training & Credentials
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I’m trained in a variety of therapy methods, allowing me to tailor my approach to your unique goals and needs. These include:
Psychodynamic / Psychoanalytic Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Humanistic & Existential Therapy
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I bring advanced clinical training and ongoing professional development to my work with clients.
Education
Doctorate in Applied Clinical Psychology (PsyD)
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Licensure
Licensed Clinical Psychologist – California
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Education, Advanced Training & Clinical Experience
I earned my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, graduating in 2021. My training combined rigorous clinical theory, psychodynamic depth, and extensive supervised experience — preparing me to work thoughtfully with complex emotional and relational concerns.
I am also a Candidate at the Lacan School of Psychoanalysis, engaging in advanced study of psychoanalytic theory and practice. This ongoing training deepens my work with unconscious patterns, relational dynamics, identity development, and long-standing emotional struggles.
In addition, I am currently completing certification in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), an evidence-based approach widely recognized for its effectiveness in strengthening attachment bonds and improving communication in intimate relationships.
Throughout my professional training and career, I have provided therapy in diverse clinical settings, including:
Cancer Support Community — supporting individuals and families coping with serious medical diagnoses and emotional adjustment
The Maple Counseling Center — offering depth-oriented psychotherapy in a community mental health setting
Department of State Hospitals — working with complex and high-acuity psychological presentations
Group private practice — providing individual and couples therapy for anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions
These varied experiences allow me to work comfortably with both acute distress and long-standing emotional patterns, always with clinical integrity, attunement, and respect for each client’s unique story.
Some Ways I Can Help
Professional Profiles & Memberships
Psychology Today
View my verified Psychology Today profile for couples therapy, individual therapy and psychoanalysis in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles and online in California.
TherapyDen
My TherapyDen profile covers my approach, specialties and LGBTQ+-affirming practice for clients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles and online.
EFT Center of Los Angeles
My EFT Center of Los Angeles listing reflects my work with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles and online in California.
Lacan School of Psychoanalysis
I’m a candidate in psychoanalytic training at the Lacan School of Psychoanalysis, which informs my in-depth work with clients.