Brandy Engler, PsyD

Dr. ​Brandy Engler (PSY 22512) is a clinical psychologist specializing in relationships and sexuality, addiction and anxiety.  Dr. Engler is an active, engaged therapist who tailors therapy toward a client's unique needs. Therapy may include gestalt-relational, psychodynamic and cognitive-mindfulness based techniques. 
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Dr. Engler has published two books of essays on psychotherapy, The Women on My Couch and The Men on My Couch ( Berkley Books).

You can read reviews, interviews, commentary, and articles about Dr. Engler in: Men's Health, Women's Health, The Times of London, Cosmopolitan Magazine, The Good Men Project, New York Post, The Irish Examiner, Redbook, Whole Life Times, xojane, Men's Health, Glamour, Brides, Vanity Fair Italia, Women's Health, Buzzfeed, The Atlantic Magazine, Madame Figaro, The Huffington Post and O Magazine.

Phillip Guttmann, LCSW

Phillip Guttmann, LCSW, is a therapist, forensic social worker and a writer.  Phillip has proudly served as an adjunct professor of Sociology, Social Work and Psychology in the CUNY system at Bronx Community College between 2014 and 2017. In 2017, Phillip moved to Los Angeles in order to continue his work as a writer in the entertainment sector but also to further develop his career as a therapist. Since then, Phillip has written several short films which have been seen at many film festivals worldwide and won various awards and has begun to build a therapy practice. 
 
As a writer himself who has worked in the theatrical, film and television community, Phillip has a special understanding of the dedication and ups and downs that creatives face in their pursuits. Phillip has completed several trainings that he uses with clients in his practice, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Gestalt Therapy, Solutions Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and many more.  Phillip’s main practice orientation is psychodynamic. 
 
As a gay / queer therapist, Phillip is comfortable working with any population but has also sought to work over the years with individuals who identify as an oppressed or underserved identiy be it via race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientiation, gender identity and beyond. Phillip speaks English fluently and French and Hebrew conversationally and hopes to learn Spanish next. He loves to cook, travel, is slightly obsessed with dogs, enjoys hiking, watching movies and reading.

Jill Davidson, LCSW

Jill is an LCSW with 23 years of experience.  She holds a certification in the palliative and hospice field working with individuals and families experiencing an acute, chronic or terminal illness.  She has extensive experience treating individuals and groups of adults struggling with depression and anxiety.  She believes a therapist requires dedication, problem-solving abilities, with focus on a population that needs an empathetic and supportive professional.    

Jill is a results-oriented, client centered therapist.  Her focus is to empower her clients struggling with life’s challenges by drawing on and improving their own insights.  She utilizes brief solution, mindfulness skills and cognitive behavioral therapies while developing a safe, nonjudgmental and comfortable environment.

Jill works with diverse populations, including professionals in all areas of business (i.e., physicians, attorneys, business owners, and the entertainment industry), LGBT+ and adults of all ages.

Stephanie Hansen, AMFT

Stephanie is a Marriage and Family Therapist who works with adults, couples and families.  Her clinical areas of focus include substance abuse, trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues. She cultivates a warm, inviting atmosphere for clients to explore their issues from all angles and make empowered decisions in how they wish to move forward. Stephanie received her MS from CSU Northridge and is also a registered yoga instructor. She often incorporates meditation and mind/body awareness techniques in session.

​Stephanie is supervised by Dr. Brandy Engler.

O'Shonda McDowell, LCSW

O’Shonda McDowell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over seven years of clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient settings working with both adolescents and adults. O’Shonda is passionate about helping individuals through their journey of healing. 
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O’Shonda has experience in working with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, addiction, relationship issues, peer interactions and more. Her experience includes both group therapy and individual therapy. She is more than willing to assist clients in processing and forming coping skills that will positively impact their life.

Ashley Blackett, LMFT

Ms. Blackett is a licensed marriage and family therapist that has clinical training in a variety of modalities including: brief or long-term therapy, family therapy/family systems approach, cognitive behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, trauma-focused CBT, psychoanalytic & solution-focused modalities.  Ms. Blackett has been in the field for over 15 years in a range of clinical settings.  She conducted crisis evaluations in Orange County for several years as well as worked in a mental health clinic serving children, adolescents, and families. Additionally, she has over 6 years of inpatient psychiatric hospital experience. All have one thing in common; people are hurting and want to feel better. Regardless of the setting, emotions are real and the vulnerability is tangible.

A note from Ashley Blackett, LMFT  –
“Change is hard! But, isn't the alternative worse? Life can be very challenging and demanding. It can even seem extremely overwhelming. The good news is you don't have to feel alone. Seeking help is a sign of courage and strength, which I foster in practice. I offer assistance in finding ways to manage your stressors in ways that work for you. Improving self-esteem, learning to cope, and managing emotions is all possible.  I work with children, adolescents, and adults as well as relationship issues of all ages. With empathy and understanding, I offer a sense of safety and unconditional positive regard that allows you to feel comfortable enough to build that connection. Let me help you find the answers.  I won’t promise it will be easy (therapy rarely is).  But I can promise you, it will be worth it.”

Brandon Malde-Zoradi, LMFT, LPCC

Brandon Malde-Zoradi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 120769) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 8290) with a breadth of clinical experience. He has a history of working with clients struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, substance use, self-worth, and self-harm along with members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Brandon received his MA from Pepperdine University, and focused on helping his clients gain insight to their thoughts, emotions, and bodies. Brandon believes that a supportive and warm relationship is the cornerstone to effective therapy.

Brittany Moore, LMFT

Brittany is a licensed marriage and family therapist whose passion is to empower others to live their lives to the fullest.  Although Brittany favors the Cognitive Behavioral approach, she believes the best treatments utilize an integration of all modalities to fit the unique needs of each individual.
 
Brittany strongly believes that everyone has a voice and deserves to be heard.   She enjoys walking side by side with her clients through the healing process and giving them the encouragement and tools needed to achieve their highest quality of life and to strengthen their interpersonal relationships. Brittany has worked with clients dealing with an array of situations such as relationship problems, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, trauma survivors, and at-risk youth behavioral problems to name a few.

Brittany’s goal, as a therapist, is to instill hope in her clients, to help them navigate through past experiences, and to assist them in gaining the empowerment they need to achieve their mental health goals and become their best selves.

Jadelyn Wang, LMFT

Jadelyn is a licensed marriage and family therapist.  She’s passionate about assisting individuals in building a greater sense of fulfillment, connectedness, and satisfaction to thrive in their personal lives and feel satisfied in their relationships.  Jadelyn’s area of speciality includes supporting clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, codependency, conflict resolution, communication skills, substance abuse, domestic violence, family conflicts, anger management, and more. 

It is Jadelyn’s goal to help individuals break free from negative thought, create positive bonds, increase awareness, and to achieve empowerment.  She is a motivated professional with a demonstrable record of helping individuals meet their goals. Jadelyn also specializes in past child abuse, domestic violence and family conflict by supporting victims of abuse with enthusiasm, diligence, and positivity.  Her strong communication skills and years of experience working with diverse groups allow me to move with ease among clients of varied backgrounds and different levels of responsibility.  Jadelyn possesses a tremendous amount of patience, trustworthiness, ethics, communication skills, and the utmost respect for patient confidentiality.

Kristin Michaels, LMFT

Kristin is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT #52792) with over twelve years’ experience in community mental health. Kristin has provided short- and long-term support for adults and families. She has worked with clients struggling with relationship issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, parenting and co-parenting issues. She has also worked with clients in identity development, exploring one’s implicit biases, and navigating systems of structural oppression. 

Kristin empowers her clients to discover and draw on their inner strengths as they work through life’s challenges. She believes that healing and growth happen in relationships with others, and will work collaboratively with you to find joy and meaning in your daily life, your relationships, and your career.

Kristin uses an integrative, strengths-based therapeutic approach, tailoring therapy towards your needs.  She believes in the resiliency of the mind, body and spirit and draws from a neurobiological perspective, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and attachment theory.  She is also skilled in Narrative therapy, Play Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.  Kristin believes in social justice and endeavors to practice cultural humility and incorporate equity principles into her work and life.

Amber Schlitter, LCSW

Amber Schlitter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for working with clients to help them learn coping skills to deal with everyday stressors. Since graduating from NYU, Amber has worked with a diverse population of men and women struggling with a variety of substance abuse and mental health issues. Amber has worked in both inpatient and outpatient programs that focus on substance abuse and mental health issues and has gained experience working with varied clinical issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, eating disorders, and family issues. Amber is a firm believer that we are all doing the best that we can in the moment and is passionate about helping people discover their capability and the strengths that they possess to aid them in moving forward with a healthy, fulfilling and successful life.

When she’s not working Amber enjoys spending time with her husband and their pets, doing theater, traveling and reading

Paul South, LCSW

Paul South is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW 91416) with extensive experience helping people struggling with depression, anxiety, and the effects of trauma. Paul is a supportive, strength based therapist ​who believes that people can overcome obstacles and thrive.

Paul specializes in treating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD.  He utilizes EMDR, Trauma Focused CBT, and mindfulness practices with the goal of reducing and managing symptoms and becoming your best self.

Gabrielle Ebert, ACSW

Gabrielle is an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW #72947) specializing in anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem and eating disorders. 
 
Gabrielle creates a safe, non-judgmental space for all of her clients.  She believes that with the right therapeutic relationship everyone at any stage in his or her life can benefit from therapy.   She feels therapy can be a great tool to help clients gain insight, heal, motivate change, and grow as a human being.  She uses a strengths-based and person-centered approach, often drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques.
 
She received her BA in Film and Political Science from Colorado College and a Master’s in Social Work and Public Administration from USC.

Gabrielle is supervised by Brenda Rodman, LCSW

DeMonta Whiting, LMFT

DeMonte is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.  He utilizes an integrative approach composed of Person-centered and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy models to help clients identify and understand their needs (and voice them confidently), value themselves and their rights, and develop healthy and happy relationships.  DeMonta’s areas of focus include Anxiety, Assertive Communication, Boundary-Setting, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Family Conflict, Grief, Infidelity, Relationship Issues, Stress, and Substance Use.

DeMonta utilizes evidence-based practices to help individuals, couples, and families alleviate and manage unhelpful thoughts or behaviors that get in the way of achieving success in life. My therapy style is open, honest, emphatic, direct, and engaging. While my approach combines cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, and solution-focused treatment, I believe in meeting you “where you are,” and thus I tailor my treatment to cater to your specific goals and areas of interest. I work from a collaborative approach and empower my clients to feel confident navigating the treatment process.

Bethany Bishop, LMFT

Bethany is a licensed marriage and family therapist that is passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families to provide therapy. She feels privileged to be given the opportunity to walk with people through the process of healing and growth as they make discoveries about themselves, and move towards their goals.

Bethany has experience working in counseling centers, residential treatment facilities, in the criminal justice system, schools and homes.  She utilizes Narrative, Cognitive-Behavioral and Solution Focused strategies most often in her sessions and also utilizes EMDR to address trauma related issues.  

Bethany hopes to provide a space in which you feel comfortable and safe to be yourself.  She will work with you to set goals for the things you hope to achieve in therapy and utilize an integrative approach that fits with your goals and needs.

Patricia Campana, LMFT

Patricia Campana is a licensed marriage family therapist, dance therapist and expressive arts therapist. She has 25 years experience working with adults, children, adolescents and families in various settings.  Patricia is client centered, strength based, and an engaging therapist who enjoys meeting clients where they are and together setting goals and a path that leads to living life more fully.
Patricia is compassionate about working with clients in areas such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, stress management, life transitions, aging, comorbidities,  weight and nutrition issues including clients that are considering or who have had weight loss surgery. 

Some of the therapeutic approaches she draws from are psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and family systems.   Overall taking a holistic approach to healing assisting clients to achieve more balance in mind, body and spirit.  Patricia is passionate about creativity and loves to integrate the arts in her work if clients desire.

Daniel Romo, LMFT

Daniel Romo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who strives to help clients feel that they matter. He holds a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Trauma and Latinx Family Studies, and is certified in Evidence-Based Practice: Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP).

Daniel specializes in working with individuals who are struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, past traumas, and also provides support to parents who are looking for guidance on how to parent effectively and empathetically. While he utilizes a variety of modalities that have been shown to be effective in managing mental health symptoms, his therapeutic approach is client and culturally centered. He takes into consideration the psychological impact of acculturation, immigration, ethnic and culture identity development, language use, racism and sexism when working with individuals and families. He is passionate about helping clients explore and work through feelings of stigmatization due to mental health diagnoses, cultural backgrounds, or anything else that may create barriers in their mental and emotional well-being and growth.

Daniel has experience working at various non-profit agencies throughout Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, and Pasadena, with diverse populations and settings, including school-based services for youth and adolescents, community-based services for adults, parents and families, including the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Daniel is dedicated and committed to fostering a safe, accepting environment, while working with each individual to develop a customized plan to improve their quality of life. Daniel is looking forward to learning about what it is like to be you.

Mario Rocha, LMFT

Mario Rocha is a doctor of psychology in marital family therapy and a licensed marriage and family therapist.. His approach is to create a safe, growth oriented process for clients to heal and grow into their authentic selves. He has a background in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, imposter syndrome, self-confidence/self-esteem issues, anger management, and more.

Dr. Mario uses a psychodynamic therapy approach combined with cognitive behavioral therapy models. It is his goal that therapy is a safe yet growth producing environment to help the healing and growth process. His hope is to create a collaboration with you to work together to achieve your goals.
Jose Gutierrez, LMFT
Jose is a bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families.

Jose is passionate about helping individuals, families, and couples dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, life transitions, and other debilitating situations.

Born and raised in South Los Angeles. As a kid from a low-income neighborhood, Jose was oblivious to psychotherapy and the mental health field. My dad would make statements such as: "boys don't cry" "act like a man". Coming from a biracial background (Latino/Black) he grew up confused, as I physically look Latino. There were many stereotypes that I molded into, and it was not till graduate school that I was able to fully process and understand who Jose is.
Aaron Krikorian, LCSW
 Aaron Krikorian is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW 82428) specializing in individual therapy for those struggling with anxiety, addiction, complex trauma, and relational issues. He tailors his therapy to the unique, individual needs of each client and believes strongly in using the therapeutic relationship as a tool to inspire reflection, growth, and insight. He approaches therapy predominantly from a psychodynamic perspective, but also incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness strategies with clients as needed.
Jesalyn Eatchel, LCSW
Jesalyn is a licensed clinical social worker whose approach involves utilizing the body's wisdom to release and heal past traumas that can cause a lot of pain in the present.  Jesalyn has a down to earth and authentic style that creates safety and comfort in the therapy space. We are all perfectly imperfect just doing our best. It's her honor to help folks through this often difficult but also joyful human experience. Take the next step in your healing journey.

Jesalyn specializes in treating trauma by incorporating mind, body and spirit. In addition to social work, I have training as a reiki practitioner and yoga teacher. Mindfulness, breath awareness and subtle body work are all incorporated into our work together. This approach gives you tools to use on your own.  She truly believes in the system's ability to self-heal. 
Emily Salkovitz, LMFT
Emily Salkovitz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, passionate about individual empowerment and the enhancement of relational dynamics present in family and couple systems.  She focuses on empathetically counseling women, couples, and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, self-esteem issues, or grief and loss.  Through thoughtful exploration, she empowers others to strengthen their identity, enrich their experience of self-love, and enhance the vulnerability present in their relationships.  

Emily takes a humanistic approach to therapeutic work, while integrating aspects from both relational and mindfulness therapeutic modalities.  She creates a warmhearted environment filled with empathy, support, and a lack of judgement.  Everyone is unique, holding their own narratives, and deserving to be valued as such.  By focusing on a person’s individualistic nature, she strives to empower others to live as their truest selves and fulfill their greatest potential.
Sara Sincell, AMFT
Sara Sincell is an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT #111978) specializing in the treatment of trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, codependence, and eating disorders. Sara offers EMDR therapy for those interested in trauma-focused care.

Sara’s approach is relational and interactive, incorporating creative and mindfulness-based techniques rooted in Cognitive Behavioral, Humanistic, Transpersonal, and Narrative modalities. Sara helps clients identify and focus on strength and solution-focused changes, compassionately meeting them in their journey and working to create a safe space to discover and unleash the story inside. In awe of the resilience of the human spirit, Sara is honored to be with clients in this most important work.

Sara holds an MA in Counseling Psychology, concentration in Drama Therapy, California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco; and a BA in Acting, Shenandoah University Conservatory.

Sara is supervised by Peter Carley, LMFT
Julianne Legon, LCSW
Julianne Legon is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW #60527) with over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families from diverse ages and ethnicities.  Originally from NY, Julianne received her BA in psychology at The University of Michigan and her master’s in social work from Columbia University in New York City.

Julianne is passionate about the psychological wellbeing of her clients.  Julianne believes in relational psychodynamic therapy because relationships with others and with the self is essential to psychological and emotional wellbeing for a fulfilling and happy life.  She believes in building a trusting client-therapist relationship within a safe and confidential therapeutic milieu.
Richa Duggal, LCSW
Richa is a licensed marriage and family therapist.  Richa has over 13 years of experience as a therapist working with individuals and couples struggling with stress, relationship issues, divorce, sadness, insomnia, depression, anxiety, gender identity issues, bipolar disorder and post traumatic stress disorder.

While keeping her focus on the client, Richa draws from cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, mindfulness based interventions, motivational enhancement and empathic listening.I remain actively engaged in sessions and provide feedback and exercises that will help you manage the stressors in your life.

Richa believes the world is full of reasons to cause us sadness, stress and anxiety. Sometimes it can be overwhelming and difficult to cope. A neutral perspective and some outside guidance can help in finding ways to help one thrive again. She is here to listen to you, empathize with you and empower you.  Richa wants her clients to reach their goals, overcome the obstacles that may be limiting them, examine their strengths and accept themselves for who they are.
Hannah Levin, LCSW
Hannah Levin is a licensed clinical social worker with clinical training in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, non-violent communication,  identity formation, grief and loss, trauma-focused therapy, psychodynamic, insight-oriented approaches, goal-oriented therapy, and crisis intervention.

Hannah has worked primarily with parents, families, children, teenagers, and adults seeking individual or family therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma stress symptoms, adjustment and life transition challenges, behavioral impairments, mood and thought disorders, and relationship issues.

Hannah provides short-term and long-term therapy, depending on client needs. Hannah aims to empower her clients to access their strengths and values to navigate obstacles and challenges.  Hannah's clients are the experts on their own lives, and she works collaboratively with her clients in the therapeutic process.  In sessions, clients have opportunities to identify goals, gain more control of their narrative and perspectives, and find meaning and purpose.
Yessenia Torres, LMFT
Allow me to be a part of your journey, in creating the life you have been envisioning.  Let’s work together, to remove the barriers that have been getting in your way, of living a life of wellness!  I have years of experience successfully assisting individuals and families, in their own healing journeys.  

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, and have  experience treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief and loss, ADHD, among others.  In order to meet the unique needs of each client, I use a holistic approach.  I enjoy integrating the arts and different treatment modalities such as CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.  My priority is to provide quality treatment in a supportive environment, where clients can experience safety and growth.
Darryl Gilmer, LMFT
Darryl is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 51907) who specializes in treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues (to include couples), trauma, and those from the military community (Darryl is a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps).. Moreover, Darryl is a classically trained flutist and enjoys working with clients who are artistically inclined.

Darryl has received formal training and extensive experience in Cognitive Processing Therapy to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; The Matrix Model for Substance Abuse Treatment; The FOCUS Project as part of The UCLA Semel Institute of Neuro Science treatment for military members, spouses, and dependents centering on pre and post deployment challenges.
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Darryl’s clinical approach can be described as eclectic, as he believes there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. This results in drawing from various clinical orientations to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Gestalt, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and Freudian Psychology. Above all, the most important aspect of therapy to Darryl is providing a safe, empathetic, and warm environment where clients can learn and grow free of judgment.
Michelle Broehm, LCSW
Michelle Broehm is a licensed clinical social worker (Lic #92693) who is passionate about supporting people seeking a better quality of life. Michelle specializes in working with adults and older adults going through transitions, looking for assistance in setting and meeting goals, and seeing both sides of an issue in order to make the best decision for oneself.  Michelle will focus on the strength of a client as well as allowing the client to have self-determination. 

​Michelle uses solution-focused and motivational interviewing techniques in order to provide a holistic and realistic approach to therapy.

Michelle has experience working with diverse populations and settings including children, adults, LGBTQ, and older adults, people living with HIV, people who are homeless or have low-income, hospice care, caregivers, people with disabilities, and adults looking to make changes in order to be more comfortable in their own skin and growing with a changing society.

Michelle earned her BA in Journalism from Miami University, Oxford, and her Masters in Social Work from Loyola University, Chicago.
Ivette Diaz, LMFT
Ivette Diaz is a licensed marriage and family therapist.  Ivette has experience working at different non-profit agencies doing outpatient therapy in low income communities for children, teens and young adults. She enjoys working with couples, families, and adults with depression or anxiety.  After obtaining her license, Ivette has been working as a program supervisor as well as working at Edwards Airfare Base providing counseling support to Military families and their children. Overall, she is passionate about learning and helping each of her client's no matter what stage of life they are in.

Ivette had known since she was in middle school that she  wanted to become a therapist because she enjoyed listening to others and being a support to them during difficult times. As she grew older, she became more passionate about serving others and building a hope in others who had lost it through life's difficult circumstances. After very difficult life experiences, Ivette strived to be a therapist that would provide a safe and positive environment where clients can come and share their story without judgement or criticism. Ivette provides a space where clients can receive hope during their most difficult times.
Brenda Rodman, LCSW
Brenda Rodman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW17160), believes in the strength of a collaborative, supportive, non–judgmental therapeutic relationship as the basis of helping individuals gain insight, grow and make desired changes in their lives. With over 25 years of clinical, supervisory and administrative experience, she has a client centered approach utilizing insight, cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques in her work.

Her years of experience have given her an understanding of the personal issues involved with depression, anxiety, grief/bereavement, medical issues, aging and caring for aging parents. Brenda understands that we live in a complicated society and life transitions can be challenging and stressful. She provides a safe and caring environment to help relieve symptoms, resolve conflicts and gain a better understanding of oneself.
Kimberly Kabar, LMFT
Kim Kabar (she/her) is a LGBTQIA+ affirming licensed marriage and family therapist (115632) who specializes in helping clients learn healthier ways of coping with their stressful emotions, including anxiety, depression, anger, hopelessness and fear. Kim artfully blends the strengths of both psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapies as she assists clients seeking to end their struggles with anxiety, obsessive love, gender dysphoria, and/or caring too much what other people think. Kim is deeply committed to providing an affirming space of non-judgement, validation and acceptance to individuals of all cultures, ethnicities and affectional and gender orientations.
Dana Harris, LMFT
Dana is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with individual adults and couples struggling with some of life's unique challenges.  She provides a safe, supportive environment where you can feel free to openly express yourself and address the issues that are causing you to feel stressed, overwhelmed, inadequate, or stuck in life. If you are struggling with mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, Dana will provide a safe space to process feelings and tools to help overcome specific symptoms. 

Dana is a direct and open communicator who approaches clients with humor, humility, and compassion.  Dana is an eclectic practitioner and takes a unique approach to each client.   She most frequently utilizes CBT, Mindfulness and Psychodynamic Therapy.  If you strive for a more fulfilling and peaceful life, Dana will support you as you move toward realization of your goals.
Peter Carley, LMFT
Peter Carley is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT 40082) who has been seeing clients for 18 years.  He works with couples and individuals, focusing on reframing problems and building upon successes.  He specializes in gender issues, parenting/adoption issues, including the troubled teen, healthy boundaries, LGBTQ Affirmation, addiction recovery, and life transitions.  Peter tailors his treatment to each individual/couple, drawing upon narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing.  His work is informed by attachment theory, particularly how family of origin informs our current relationships.
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Peter graduated from New York University with a B.A. in Dramatic Literature and worked for 15 years in the entertainment industry before returning to school at Antioch University-Los Angeles, where he earned his M.A. in Clinical Psychology.  He completed his clinical training at the Southern California Counseling Center and worked for UCLA as a drop-in counselor for 5 years.  Other treatment settings that Peter has worked in serve those in twelve-step drug and alcohol rehabilitation as well as the chronically mentally ill and homeless communities.
Inez Parra, LCSW
Inez Parra is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW92508) who examines the intersections of identity and the potential for resilience within each individual she works with.

Inez has a background in social justice advocacy and operates with a trauma informed lens, recognizing that, while our past does not define us, it is an integral piece of our developmental journey.  

Inez's areas of specialty include LGBTQ issues, intimacy and sexual health, grief & loss, mindfulness and trauma.  She utilizes a client-centered, solution-focused approach to empower individuals as they build their coping skill set and increase confidence in their ability to navigate the complexities of the world.
Michael Briesch, LCSW
Are you trying to find your personal myth? Have you stopped searching for your individual legend? Are you attempting to locate the story of your life and the meaning that comes from that story? If these questions pertain to you then I invite you to be my guest as I guide you down a path of self-discovery. During this journey we will explore the interrelatedness of all events of your past and present life, while unearthing the ways these events are pointing towards a still to be realized destiny. 
Specializing in working with clients who are dealing with life transitions, career transitions, mid-life issues and addiction, I primarily utilize ideas and therapeutic techniques from Jungian Therapy, Psychodynamic Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychoanalysis. In addition, I attempt to interweave topics from the realms of philosophy, metaphysics, literature, spirituality, theology, film, television and mythology into my sessions. I believe that through discussion of these topics we can understand our lives on a deeper and more intimate level, as they often provide us with the symbols, metaphors and allusions needed to remove ourselves from the purely rational world and enter into deeper realms of the psyche.
Diana Hernandez, LCSW
Diana is a licensed clinical social worker.  She is a caring and compassionate therapist, who enjoys helping others meet their goals and reach their highest potential. Diana strives to create a safe, non-judgmental space that welcomes people of all diverse backgrounds. 

Diana likes to work from a person centered approach, using empathy, unconditional positive regard and genuineness in treatment. Her hope is to assist clients in finding solutions to their problems while providing support and empowerment that will lead to lasting changes.
Rebecca Boon, LCSW
Rebecca is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in grief and loss, depression, self-esteem, and communication and relationship issues. She has experience providing individual services to adults and seniors in medical, behavioral health, and non-profit settings.
Rebecca is passionate, non-judgmental, and creative in her treatment approach to assist clients in reaching their goals and sustaining meaningful growth and change. 

Rebecca prioritizes strengths-based and client-centered approaches with respect for diverse backgrounds while offering humor, psychoeducation, and encouragement to create a custom therapeutic experience to address the unique challenges and goals of each client. She most often draws upon techniques and theories found in mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
​Gina Arellano, LMFT
My name is Gina Arellano, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 115348). I provide my clients with a safe and supportive environment where they can gain insight into their thoughts and behaviors, discover new possibilities, and make new choices that will create the lives they want to live.

I work alongside my clients to help them achieve their personalized goals utilizing a variety of techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gestalt Therapy, and Mindfulness in my practice. I am skilled in providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families dealing with anger, anxiety, depression, relationship issues/conflict, chronic pain, and a history of trauma and abuse.

My educational background consists of two masters’ degrees from Pepperdine University: A Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Master of Dispute Resolution. 
Patty Carberry, LMFT
Patty Carberry is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has been working as a therapist for 12 years.  As a former actress herself, she understands the entertainment field and has worked in the business end of the studios providing insight into the entertainment field's challenges.  

​Patty has twelve years of experience in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, and life/career transitions.  Growing up as an army brat, she has an additional level of speciality in focusing on grief and loss with adults, families (including Military Families) and children, which allows her to truly understand the lifestyle and hardships that come along with it.  

Patty strongly believes that when we lose someone that we love, it is often difficult to talk with family and friends about our feelings.  She has spent many years doing grief work and understands the process it takes to work through grief.  The loss may also apply to the loss of a job, home, relationship, or empty nest. 

Patty uses a client-centered approach, believing the healing comes for the bond between the client and therapist, which allows the exploration of identifying the problem and seeking solutions in a collaborative environment.