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Lea received her master’s in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy. Her core focus is working with young adults and their guardians. Lea enjoys navigating topics of self-esteem, self-identity, self-awareness, communication skills, transitional periods, depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral issues, family dynamics, and culture. Lea speaks fluent Spanish and…

Monica Morales is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Art Therapist. She provides individual and family therapy to children, ages 0-8, and families experiencing challenges at home, school or in the community. Monica has experience with anxiety, ADHD, trauma, difficulty with relationships and challenges with adjustment. She uses a client-centered approach, adapting to the…

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…

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…