My life purpose is to spiritually and lovingly nurture and facilitate individuals so they consciously choose, create, communicate, and manifest their deepest self. My first love is working with people. I deeply carry my clients in my heart.
Hi, I’m Dr. Eleanor Haspel-Portner, a clinical psychologist (CA License Number: PSY5297) who specializes in individual, couples, family therapy, and hypnotherapy. I maintain a private practice in Pacific Palisades, California.
With over 40 years experience as clinical psychologist and as a graduate of the University of Chicago, I have a broad range of training and experiences from which to choose what best fits my clients needs. My expertise is:
- Individual & Relationship Therapy & Coaching
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Hypnotherapy for anxiety, sleep, and stress reduction
- Weight Management
Although I had what many people consider to be successful career and family life, yet I knew on an internal spiritual level that something was missing in my life. With Eleanor’s loving and patient guidance, I am now well on the journey of discovering my true life’s purpose.
Ann M.
When I first began working with Eleanor, I knew she would impact my life in extraordinary ways. I spent most of my life living based on the needs and expectations of others, never consciously acknowledging that I might have needs of my own. Through “Eleanor’s expert guidance, I am better able to set boundaries and move forward with my own needs.
Charley H.
It is such a blessing to finally discover a personal guide and coach who respects me for who I am and helps me to appreciate all of my accomplishments, great and small.
Susan K.
With Eleanor’s guidance, I learned to communicate better with those I encounter personally and professionally. By teaching me to recognize limiting and repeating personal patterns in forward-looking ways, I feel newfound confidence that I can achieve any goal I choose to pursue.
Sam T.
Eleanor’s ability to help me understand my strengths and weaknesses has facilitated a leap in personal growth on all levels.
Marty M.
With compassion and grace, Eleanor facilitated my personal growth on my own terms and at my own pace. She always seemed to know just when I needed that extra push and when I needed a little time and space to reflect.
Laurie S.
Eleanor’s expert listening and communication skills helped me unravel limiting beliefs that prevented me from feeling a sense of purpose, potential and joy in my life.
Cindy G.
Eleanor guided through some troubling times with sensitive intuition and loving presence. Her brilliance was like a beacon that kept me on course inspiring me when I most needed it.
Marge, C.
Not only did Eleanor help me arrive at great solutions quickly, her coaching was amazing. My wife and friends say I'm a different person. And I am. I'm finally me!
Steve G.
Even though I worked with Eleanor many years ago, I continue to use what I learned from her. Her wise words and loving guidance became part of me. I know she's with me everyday! Sometimes, I just call or email to touch base and say ‘hello.’ It’s a comfort to know she is always there for me.
Bill K.
My marriage transformed while working with Eleanor. My husband and I were disconnected and distant when we began our coaching with Eleanor. Today, using tools she introduced us to, and through her loving guidance, we feel like newlyweds again - but with the knowledge and insight to make choices that affirm us individually and as a couple.
Lynn F.
I love Eleanor! She has been a bright shining light guiding me through some of my darkest days. I am forever grateful.
Betsy P.
You work eliminates dogmatism and allows flexible and personal interpretations of vital keys and enlarges the concept of body-mind organism. Thank you again for sharing your work, your life and your light with many.
Norman S.
The one thing that has hit me most, lately, is how I can begin to see the future differently. I realize I've been stuck in a pattern of “limited” thinking. Eleanor's encouragement and gentle "prodding" is expanding possibilities and enabling me to project and "play with" different outcomes for my future.
DeLana Woodward
When I first began working with Eleanor, I knew she was a person that who would potentially impact my life in extraordinary ways. I have spent most of my life living based on the needs and expectations of others, never consciously acknowledging that I might have needs of my own. I have what many people would consider a successful career life and family life, yet I knew on an internal spiritual level that something was missing in my life.
With Eleanor’s loving and patient guidance, I have begun the journey to discover my true life’s purpose. Her expert listening and communication skills have helped me unravel the limiting beliefs that prevent me from achieving maximum purpose, potential and joy in my life.
Eleanor, with compassion and grace, has facilitated my personal growth on my own terms and at my own pace. She knows just when I need that extra push and when to give me a little time and space to reflect. Her ability to help me understand my strengths and weaknesses has facilitated a leap in personal growth on all levels.
Under Eleanor’s guidance, I have learned to communicate better with those I encounter personally and professionally. By helping me recognize limiting and repeating personal patterns, I have a newfound confidence; I can achieve any goal I choose to pursue. It has been such a blessing to finally discover a personal guide and coach who respects me for who I am and helps me to appreciate all of my accomplishments, great and small.
Cindy S.
You are a unique teacher and a modern-day mystic who integrates inner and outer worlds in a way inspires and motivates my soul and spirit. You go right to the heart of the matter and touch me and get me to think straight about what I’m doing with my life. From the very first time we spoke, your words remain part of me. I’ve always gotten the feeling that you know more about me then I do. And yet you allow me to be who I am in the moment so that I can learn my lessons for myself. You give just enough information and then give room for me to make my own choices. I know you see each and every one of us as unique transmitters of energy. As I continue putting together my self’s so that what I present to world is totally me and not anyone else’s version of reality, you hold the highest honor and respect for how you take responsibility for your every word and thought and deeds.
Angela R.
I am so grateful that you are alive and that you are in my life. Your wisdom, your compassion, your brilliance and your love of life shine through in everything. You've inspired me to learn in a deep way again, to trust my life and truly create it. Thank you, dear Eleanor, for your willingness to share who you are and what you know and for your encouragement for us to be all we can be. You are a treasure. Many blessings to you. With deepest love and appreciation
Annie P.
In late January,2017, upon learning that I would be scheduled for reverse shoulder replacement surgery, I contacted Dr. Eleanor Haspel-Portner.
My intention was to have her sage advice in moving through this event to recuperate fully and quickly. She created preoperative and postoperative hypnotic suggestion tapes as well as selected musical tapes, which I still use.
Since I am now four months past the surgery, I can say with certainty, that listening regularly to the tapes, accounts for the ease and smoothness of my recuperation. The last time I used prescription pain medication was in my IV in the morning after my surgery. I've never used any since.
The tapes were so relaxing that I looked forward to rest periods when I listened to them as well as for very restful sleep at night.
I will always be deeply grateful for Dr. Haspel-Portner's caring, wisdom and finely honed skills.
Harriet D, Studio City
Harriet D
My experience with Dr. Eleanor, in recent months (2019), has been nothing short of life-changing. In the span of a year I experienced major set-backs both professionally and physically, this coupled with a new baby, put serious strain on my marriage and professional life. Before I could even recognize what was going on, deep depression and anxiety set it and communication between my wife and I nearly came to a halt. Things appeared to be hopeless and the fear that I would lose ‘everything’ loomed overhead.
I had not experienced therapy or coaching of any kind prior to this and I was reluctant to say the least. However, within minutes of meeting Dr. Eleanor I felt completely at ease. I felt as though this was someone I had known my whole life; it was so easy to speak with her. There are some people that just exude calm and healing, and Dr. Eleanor is absolutely one of these people.
Within a few months I was back on track, within a year I started a new and thriving company and after just 3 couples sessions, my wife and I are back where we were before we had our awesome kiddo. The whole process felt so natural and so un-invasive that I had no idea healing was actually happening underneath our chats. I really cannot put into words what Dr. Eleanor Haspel-Portner means to me and my family. We are forever grateful.
Dave C. & Family
In addition to being a prominent relationship therapist, I am a Co-Founder of the Los Angeles Erikson Institute, presenter of many workshops and professional presentations, and author of books: Marriage in Trouble: a time of decision, and numerous web publications . My therapeutic approach provides support, practical tools, and feedback that help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate methodologies and techniques that offer a highly personalized approach that is tailored to each client. Working with compassion and understanding, I help each individual help build on their strengths so they attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Because my work is a synthesis of many disciplines I help clients in practical, creative ways that bring light, love, and life where there was once only darkness. And, my clients generally rise to challenges and take risks leading them to places of greater peace, inner strength, and love.
My career and practice have been dedicated to one thing: the success of my clients in cutting through the layers faster and with expanded clarity. It’s about clients’ changing their life story, one conscious choice at a time.
License
- Licensed Clinical psychologist (CA License Number: PSY5297)
Professional Organizations
- LA Erickson Institute (Co-Founder)
- American Society for Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH Approved Consultant)
- American Psychological Association
- Certified Clean Communication Coach (Institue for Leadership Management)
- International Coach Federation
Publications
- Marriage In Trouble: A Time of Decision. Nelson -Hall. 1976. Chicago, Illinois.
- Sociocultural Factors in the Development of Guilt. University of Chicago, Dissertaion. 1971.