Eric Bergemann, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Eric Bergemann, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist who provides psychotherapy services in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. His practice is located in Atwater Village, with accessibility for individuals and families from areas including Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena, Burbank, and Hollywood. He is dedicated to helping clients understand their emotional experiences, improve relationships, and develop healthier ways of managing personal challenges through an integrative approach to therapy.

Eric brings together his academic knowledge, clinical training, and professional experiences to support clients with care and understanding. His work focuses on creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship where individuals, couples, and families can explore their concerns, develop self-awareness, and work toward meaningful change. He applies psychological concepts and evidence-based practices to address a variety of emotional and relational needs.

Eric Bergemann has developed a strong foundation in psychology through advanced education and clinical experience. He earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. He also holds an MBA in Finance and International Business from the University of Chicago, which provides him with a unique perspective on the connection between emotional health and professional experiences.

Bergemann works with a diverse range of clients, including children, adolescents, college students, adults, couples, and families. His therapeutic approach combines psychological theories with neuroscience research, somatic methods, mindfulness-based practices, trauma treatment, and attachment-focused work. He believes that therapy involves understanding both conscious thoughts and deeper emotional experiences connected to the body.

Eric R. Bergemann has continued to expand his expertise through specialized training and professional development. He received advanced training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy under Dr. Pat Ogden and developed skills in trauma treatment and attachment-focused approaches. He is also trained in the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy created by Dr. Stan Tatkin, helping couples strengthen communication, emotional awareness, and relational connection.

Dr. Eric Bergemann has contributed to the field of psychology through research, writing, and professional education. His book, The Psychoneurobiology of Empathic Attunement, published by Lambert Academic Publishing in 2009, explores the relationship between empathy and therapeutic relationships. His research contributions include a co-authored article on Maternal Inheritance in Recurrent Early-Onset Depression published in Psychiatric Genetics in 2010. He has also contributed chapters to the APA Handbook of Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality and Current Perspectives & Applications in Neurobiology.

Dr. Eric R. Bergemann has held several professional roles that reflect his commitment to psychology and mental health. He served as the Director of Professional Training at the Mindsight Institute, where he worked with Dr. Daniel Siegel and participated in study groups focused on neurobiology with Dr. Siegel and Dr. Allan Schore. He also served as the past Clinical Director for the Los Angeles chapter of A Home Within and has volunteered as a therapist since 2009 to support current and former foster care youth. His professional background also includes teaching Developmental Neurobiology as adjunct faculty at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and completing a certificate in Couples Therapy and Human Sexuality from UCLA.

Eric provides therapy services that consider the mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social aspects of each person’s experience. His practice includes psychodynamic therapy, somatic therapy, interpersonal neurobiology, mindfulness practices, and PACT-based couples therapy. Eric Bergemann, PhD, continues to support individuals, couples, and families as they navigate personal growth, relationship challenges, and important life transitions. His approach reflects a commitment to compassionate care, thoughtful exploration, and helping clients create lasting improvements in their overall well-being.