Dana Kurth, AMFT
Dana Kurth, AMFT, is an associate marriage and family therapist at Brentwood Therapy Collective in Brentwood, Los Angeles, practicing under the supervision of Dr. Chelsea Sarai. She works with adults, young adults, couples and other relationship configurations, in person and by telehealth across California.
Who I work with
- Wanting to meet your authentic self and see them thrive
- Feeling like “too much” or “not enough”
- Wanting to build stronger, more fulfilling relationships with others
- Exploring your sexuality or seeking a more connected, attuned relationship with your body, individually or with a partner
- Trying to stop people pleasing
- Curious about your relationship patterns and seeking change
- Managing chronic illness or pain and the impact on your body, mind and soul
- Healing from trauma or feeling the weight of societal and cultural expectations
- Navigating major changes in your life, career, or relationships
- Ready to challenge the parts of you that are the most rigid and stuck, while honoring the core of who you are
Areas of focus
Where Dana goes deep
Sex, intimacy and embodiment
Sexuality is part of who we are, and it deserves a space without judgment. I’m LGBTQIA+, kink and CNM affirming, and I work with individuals and partners who want a more connected, attuned relationship with their bodies and with each other.
People pleasing and becoming more yourself
If you’ve spent years being who others need you to be, it can be hard to know what you actually want. Together we’ll get curious about the parts of you that learned to accommodate, and make room for the parts that want to be seen.
Living with chronic pain or illness
Chronic pain and illness affect far more than the body. I help clients make space for the grief, frustration and uncertainty that come with them, and find ways to live more fully alongside them.
About Dana
My approach: psychodynamic & relational therapy
As a therapist, I aim to create a space that is both curious and compassionate, where all parts of you are invited to be heard, explored, and understood. Together, we’ll explore patterns, symptoms, and emotional landscapes that shape your experience, not to pathologize them, but to understand their origins and impact. Whether you’re new to therapy or continuing the journey, our work will center on helping you feel more grounded, more connected, and more at ease within yourself and in your relationships, while gently challenging what feels rigid or stuck so that meaningful, lasting change can take place.
I specialize in working with clients navigating challenges around relationships, intimacy, and identity, helping you move toward a more authentic and integrated sense of self. Therapy is a space to slow down and listen more closely to what’s underneath the issue. I also support clients exploring sexuality and embodiment, managing the emotional impact of chronic illness or pain, and navigating major life, career, or relational transitions, including the unique pressures of the entertainment industry. I will help you cut through the noise and find a way forward that feels aligned with who you are.
My approach is psychodynamic, relational, and deeply attuned to the complexities of your inner world. I am especially passionate about working with anxiety, relationship dynamics, sex and intimacy, and the process of developing authenticity over time. I work with adults, young adults, couples, and a range of relational configurations, meeting each with openness and respect for their unique structure and needs.
At a glance
- Office 11777 San Vicente Blvd, Suite 700, Brentwood. Telehealth across California
- Works with Adults, Young Adults, Couples, Relationships (dyads, triads & groups)
- Approach Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Couples and relationship therapy, Group therapy
- Fees Private pay, with superbills for out-of-network reimbursement
- First step Free 15-minute consultation
- License AMFT #161751 | APCC #22021 · Verify
Background & Education
- Antioch University
MA in Clinical Psychology - Brooks Institute
BA in Visual Journalism - Maple Counseling Center
Psychodynamic clinical training with a focus on adult individual therapy, couples therapy and groups
“I offer a space where nothing in you is too much, too messy, or off-limits, only something to be understood. Together we will make sense of the patterns and experiences that shape your life, with curiosity and compassion instead of judgment.”
— Dana Kurth, AMFT
Dana’s Specialties
- Anxiety & Anxious personalities
- Sex therapy (LGBTQIA+, kink, and CNM allied)
- Couples therapy
- People pleasing
- Women’s issues
- Developing authenticity
- Chronic pain and illness
- Entertainment industry stress
- Life & Career transitions
- Relationship issues
Working with Dana
Common questions
Does Dana offer online therapy?
Yes. Dana sees clients in person at our Brentwood office on San Vicente Boulevard and by telehealth anywhere in California.
Does Dana take insurance?
Brentwood Therapy Collective doesn’t bill insurance directly. We provide a monthly superbill you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement, which depends on your plan.
Who does Dana work with?
Dana works with adults, young Adults, couples and relationships (dyads, triads & groups).
Does Dana work with polyamorous or non-monogamous relationships?
Yes. Dana works with couples and other relationship configurations, including dyads, triads and groups, and is LGBTQIA+, kink and CNM affirming.
How do I get started with Dana?
Book a free 15-minute consultation. A clinician will reach out to set up a short Zoom call, talk through what’s bringing you in, and see whether Dana is the right fit.
Let’s Get Started
A vibrant life is doable. Let’s build yours together.