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My name is Yasmeen Khadr and I am an LMFT with years of experience and a passion to help people heal, grow and thrive. I work from a humanistic and client centered-approach, which means I value a growth-oriented mindset in a non-judgmental, empathetic and genuine space. In therapy, we will work together to gain insight,…

Vivian Engle is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and adolescents. With more than a decade of experience, her compassionate, multidisciplinary approach has helped hundreds of men, women, and children navigate through issues of depression, anxiety, intimate partner violence, relationship challenges, parenting, fertility and postpartum depression. Vivian…

Susan Levin has been in private practice since 2009 and is the co-owner of Suda Centers. In her practice, Susan works with individuals, couples and families. Susan specializes in depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions and addiction. Susan also serves as the clinical director of a substance use treatment center and is a clinical supervisor…

Sue Willett comes to Suda Center from local community mental health and treatment centers. At these centers, Sue worked with addiction, trauma, family and significant-other relationships as well as depression, anxiety, Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. This background in various disorders assists Sue in having developed a well-rounded and all-inclusive outlook on mental health, with the…

Stephanie Kavoulakos is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. In the ten years that Stephanie has worked in the mental health field, she has acquired extensive direct client care and administrative management experience. Stephanie served as the Clinical Director at two residential substance abuse/dual diagnosis facilities. Additionally, her clinical experience includes work in community, school…

Mason Wright is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. He received his M.S. in Clinical Psychology from California State University, Fullerton, where he wrote his Master’s thesis on patterns of alcohol use and high risk behavior in young adults. Mason has been involved with community-based and private mental health organizations in Southern California since 2009.…

Hello, I am Lisa Ayala and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working in the mental health field with children, adolescents, adults, and families since 2012.  I also have experience working as an ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) therapist for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. I utilize a multidisciplinary approach…

Katie Jacobs is a licensed clinical social worker who works with adults, adolescents, and children of divorce. She provides cognitive-behavioral therapy with a humanistic approach. She believes people have the answers within themselves and that there are many ways of looking at any given situation. Part of her work is to help people speak and…

My name is Julia Gunderson, LMFT, and I have been in practice since 2007. I am committed to helping my clients feel better and make changes easily. I have the skills and passion to assist you in making better decisions. I work with people in a safe, non-judgmental environment, striving to provide my clients with…

My name is Jordan Goode and I am an LCSW and Children’s Play Therapist. I specialize in treating children 2- 10 years old who are struggling with trauma, attachment disorders, anxiety, and emotional and behavioral issues. In individual and family sessions I utilize traditional play therapy and sand tray, art therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, and…