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.

Miriam Lamb-Perrone, LMFT

Miriam Lamb-Perrone is interested in the whole body-whole mind approach to medicine, mental health, and healing.  She has always been interested in how individuals are influenced by their macro and micro- environments--- their families, cultures, and societies. She believes that the question of defining oneself is not a simple one.  She would like to help individuals discover their higher selves and fullest potential. She believes that the processes of releasing emotional pain; gaining insight; changing core beliefs; and deepening one's spiritual evolution are completely intertwined.  

Miriam has participated in several somatic/metaphysical groups. Her personal interests include practicing Reiki (she is a level 2 Reiki practitioner); learning about EFT, Eastern Spirituality, and history; and writing in its various forms (especially poetry/screenwriting/prose).

Mindi Pfeifer, LCSW

Mindi Pfeifer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience working with young adults and families in the greater Los Angeles area. Through this work she has become an expert with populations such as homeless youth, substance abuse and dual diagnosis. Her work has been written about in magazines and newspapers such as The Recovery Campus and the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. Mindi has worked in all positions from running programs to clinical therapist to owning a premier drug treatment center for young adults.

Through all of this, her focus has never wavered. Mindi's passion is to help others become their best self through solution focused, client centered therapy including CBT, Grief Work, Anxiety, Depression, Dual Diagnosis and Family work.  Building relationships are key to establishing trust between client and therapist; Mindi's open, honest and direct approach can assist clients to open up and start  learning about themselves as well as their issues blocking success.
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Mindi is a firm believer in finding one's passion and authentic self.  Through her work with young adults and families, she has worked with couples, individuals, siblings, parents and the whole family unit. Helping someone re frame thoughts and beliefs through cognitive work can help a client as soon as the first session starts feeling better. 

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.”

Aileen Bui, LMFT

Aileen Bui is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#140102)who has clinical experience providing EMDR, Motivational Interviewing and CBT. She has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families facing life challenges and barriers. Aileen’s specialties include trauma, grief and loss, building self esteem, anxiety, depression, life transitions and relationship issues. She has a growing passion helping people through their journey, building self awareness and finding meaning in their life.

Aileen understands that people are uniquely different and come from diverse backgrounds. She offers an integrative approach pulling from different modalities such as solution focused, humanistic, existential and narrative approaches to fit the client’s needs. Her priority is to provide a safe and collaborative space to explore, discover and empower the client.

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.

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.

Kathie Ahn, LMFT

Kathie (she/they), is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#118735) with clinical experience working with children, teens, and adults. She specializes in the LBGTQIA+ population and is strongly influenced by social justice work. Kathie has experience working with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, communication and relationship issues, self-esteem, grief, and physical and emotional trauma.

Kathie's therapeutic style, draws from different types of healing modalities and theories and will utilize what suits the client's needs. She combines mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, existential, feminist, solution-focused, and narrative therapy to assist the client in gaining insight and empowering themselves. She also places importance on language and how we use our words to make meaning out of our experiences.

Kathie understands the importance of meeting a client where they are at, therefore is always striving to maintain cultural awareness, competency, and sensitivity to create an environment where clients can be their true selves. 

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

Mark Acuna, LMFT

Mark Anthony Acuna is a licensed Marriage Family therapist (LMFT 78330) with over 15 years of clinical experience. He specializes in working with clients dealing with PTSD, substance abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, autism/Asperger’s, and grief and loss, as well as clients working on building their self-esteem.

Mark is engaging and thoughtful in his treatment methodology; employing a client-centered therapy approach, which highlights the strengths of his clients in order to facilitate a smoother therapeutic healing process. He is passionate, empathetic, and non-judgmental, which enables him to build a rapport and trust with his clients while fostering the creation of a safe holding space for them. His therapeutic approach may include cognitive behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, trauma-focused CBT, psychoanalytic & solution-focused modalities, humanistic, and mindfulness-based approaches.

Mark thoroughly enjoys his craft, and draws great joy from witnessing his clients’ growth during their healing 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.

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.

Noreen Qazi, LMFT

Noreen is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and relationships. She works through a cultural lens and is passionate about working with clients in various creative fields to help unlock their true potential and creativity.
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Noreen believes in allowing the client to guide their therapy by working with where they are in their current process. At the same time, she works to challenge the client’s belief systems and unhealthy thought patterns and uses a collaborative approach to treatment to promote growth within each client. Her goal is to help each client gain new awareness, self-compassion, and change toward a more authentic self. Noreen combines methods from CBT, psychodynamic, attachment theory, trauma focused, and mindfulness modalities.
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. 
Elise Meshell, LMFT
Elise is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in life transitions, anxiety, parenting, and relationships. Her aim is to encourage a transformational process that will lead towards a fuller, happier life. She works with both individuals, couples and embraces diversity.

Elise received her BA in Philosophy from Boston University and her Master’s in Psychology from Phillips Graduate Institute. She is strength based and incorporates Jungian Depth- oriented Psychology, Humanistic, and Family Systems approaches to foster self-awareness, self-esteem and lasting change. She is trained in Sandplay.
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.
Lauren Dowden, LCSW
Lauren is a clinical social worker who is dedicated to helping adults of all ages adapt and cope with life’s many stressors and challenges. Lauren specializes in working with those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, major life transitions, and grief and loss, especially ambiguous loss. Her emphasis at Loyola University Chicago was in mental health as well as gerontology, which has allowed her to assist individuals facing the complex issues of aging as well as supporting adult children, who may be caring for aging family members, especially those with a diagnosis of major cognitive impairment.

Lauren comes from a performing arts and creative background which brings a keen understanding into the unique and complex challenges that can come with creative professions and those working in that field. Lauren has 20 years of experience as an improviser and facilitates Medical Improvisation workshops for medical and clinical students and professionals. She has also developed curricula and facilitated therapeutic improvisation groups for those with substance use disorders, emotional trauma, dementia and anxiety. 

Her work is rooted in psychodynamic theory and she leads with a strengths-based approach as well as utilizing narrative, CBT, mindfulness and relational modalities. Lauren is dedicated to providing a judgment-free, supportive space where she can collaborate with clients as they navigate their lives towards their aspirations while finding a sense of fulfillment, peace and balance.
Pear Wilson, LCSW
Pear is a licensed clinical social worker trained in relational, psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Endlessly curious about the human experience, she helps her patients cultivate an enlivened and more intimate relationship with self through thoughtful exploration and direct feedback.  

With an insight-oriented approach, Pear specializes in treating adults experiencing anxiety and depression, life transitions, relationship issues, and mood imbalances and offers unique mind-body interventions tailored to the treatment involving yogic breath work and relaxation techniques

Pear received her Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work in Northampton, Massachusetts and has provided therapy in a variety of treatment settings, including the outpatient psychiatry centers of Johns Hopkins and University of Pennsylvania, and the prestigious Wright Institute of Los Angeles. She has served as a clinical social worker with UCLA for over three years, working with people dealing with a wide range of mental health concerns.
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.
Bailey Franklin, LMFT
Bailey is passionate about creating an environment of safety and security, where clients are able to feel supported and understood so we can identify and amplify previously untapped sources of strength and resilience to break through feelings of hopelessness, shame and fear. With care and curiosity, we will explore and heal the often hidden emotional wounds inflicted by our experiences, families and society. Working together, we will change old patterns of feeling and thinking and empower your authentic self.

Bailey's therapeutic process integrates strength-based modalities that are tailored to the unique needs of each client. My training includes Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and Motivational Interviewing (MI) for clients who are struggling with substance use. I believe that whom and how we love and express our gender deserves celebration, not just tolerance, and my approach is LGBTQIA+ Affirmative.

Bailey practices in both English and Spanish.
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
Michael Briesch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW86796).  Michael’s philosophy of therapy is simply this: Having meaningful conversation. Michael’s goal in working with clients is to assist in gaining self-knowledge and to help clients realize the unlimited potential of their innermost self.

Michael has a special interest in helping individuals view the ways that culture, family, religion and friends affect our individual life choices, and identifying the ways that each person can navigate these structures in the pursuit of a more fulfilling life.  Michael is experienced in working with those who may be affected by depression, anxiety, family issues, addiction, and trauma.
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Michael received his BA from UC Santa Cruz in Film and Digital Media and received his Master’s in Social Work from California State University-Northridge. 
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.