Thomas Beechel, a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist with over 35 years of experience, helps individuals and couples unlock the secrets to lasting relationships. With a rich educational background from Chapman University, he excels in guiding clients to become more engaged and compassionate listeners. Thomas's expertise lies in addressing anxiety, relationship issues, and depression through a range of therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. He offers a direct and highly interactive approach that quickly identifies core issues, whether they stem from childhood trauma, family dynamics, or current life stresses. With his support, clients find effective ways to communicate their needs, resolve marital distress, and navigate challenges such as adolescent behavior problems and job-related anxiety. Thomas is committed to helping others achieve a happier, balanced life through meaningful therapy.

Kathi Turner is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker and therapist, specializing in a wide range of therapeutic modalities that cater to adults and elders aged 65 and above. With a compassionate focus and a heart-centered approach, she masterfully blends eclectic techniques including psychodynamic, emotionally focused, and transpersonal therapies. Kathi is known for her expertise in relational and family/marital therapy, as well as her ability to guide clients through life's complexities with empathy and understanding. Her engaging style is complemented by her commitment to clinical supervision, fostering not only individual growth but also nurturing skills in licensed supervisors. Kathi is passionate about empowering individuals and couples to heal and thrive, ensuring a supportive environment that respects each client's unique journey.

Angela An, a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist (MA, LMFT), understands that life can be overwhelming with challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and addiction. She recognizes the feelings of being stuck, isolated, or hopeless that many individuals face, and she offers a safe and supportive space to navigate through these difficult emotions. Angela is dedicated to guiding her clients towards positive changes, helping them reclaim their lives tailored to their unique needs. Her extensive training in addiction, anger management, trauma, and mindfulness, along with her sensitivity to multicultural issues, makes her an insightful ally in therapy. With fluency in Korean, she also embraces diverse backgrounds, ensuring inclusivity in her practice. Angela is passionate about working with individuals and families affected by a wide range of issues, from relationship struggles to self-esteem and life transitions. Taking the first step to seek help can be daunting, and she is here to support clients in that journey, exploring the possibilities together to determine if her approach aligns with their therapeutic needs.

Christine Anderson is a compassionate and skilled therapist who excels in engaging clients within the therapeutic process, developing tailored treatment goals based on each individual's unique needs. She partners with clients to design comprehensive treatment plans that leverage their support systems, including families and medical providers, ensuring that appropriate treatment objectives are set and achieved. With a strong belief in client-centered therapy, Christine values the perspectives of each individual, creating a safe and confidential environment for them to explore their struggles and cultivate self-care. Her expertise spans working with adolescents, adults, and elders, providing a nurturing space for clients to set achievable goals, learn effective coping skills for stress management, enhance emotional regulation, improve communication, and restore balance in their lives. Christine's approach is finely tuned to each individual's specific circumstances. Her areas of expertise encompass Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, PTSD, Eating Disorders, Relationship Issues, and Life Transitions. As a Masters-prepared Nationally Certified Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Christine has an extensive background, including prior work at the Ben Gordon Center in DeKalb County, making her well-equipped to assist clients on their journey towards healing and growth.

David Beron, a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist, possesses a deep passion for facilitating transformational experiences for his clients. He believes in the power of self-realization and strives to create a warm and safe space where individuals can openly discuss their difficulties, fears, and sadness. David specializes in addressing issues such as anxiety and anger, encouraging clients to delve into their experiences and foster a kinder self-perception. With his diverse background and multicultural upbringing, having roots in American, Colombian, and Venezuelan cultures, David is equipped to work with clients from various backgrounds, ensuring an inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to therapy. He offers therapy for individuals, couples, and families, utilizing existential, psychodynamic, and humanistic modalities. David's career spans over 25 years in film and television, after which he earned his Master's in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, including impactful internships at community clinics in North Hollywood and East LA. He guides individuals on their journeys towards discovering their true selves and fulfilling life aspirations, emphasizing the importance of not navigating these challenges alone.

Caitlyn Budd, LMFT, is a compassionate therapist dedicated to supporting clients who find themselves navigating the complexities of distressing thoughts and confusing emotions. With a deep understanding of how one can feel suddenly overwhelmed, Caitlyn creates a safe and nurturing environment for those struggling with feelings of disconnection and trauma. She specializes in working with individuals facing challenges related to sexual abuse, PTSD, self-injury, disordered eating, and grief & loss. Through a range of therapies including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST), and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP), Caitlyn collaborates with clients at a respectful pace to uncover their unique strengths and the innate wisdom of their bodies. In her sessions, clients find a supportive space conducive to healing, where they can begin to reclaim their lives from various emotional hurdles. With Caitlyn's guidance, individuals are empowered to explore the murky waters of their experiences and build a path toward self-discovery and resilience.

Blair Smith, a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, SEP, CGP, focuses on supporting teens and adults through their unique challenges. Her practice is a collaborative journey where clients develop awareness and insight into themselves, their relationships, and the obstacles that stand in the way of a fulfilling life. Blair's compassionate approach emphasizes the importance of relationships as catalysts for growth and healing. She strives to create a supportive, encouraging, and meaningfully challenging environment that facilitates the processing and reframing of personal or professional issues. Clients learn essential skills such as self-regulation and mindfulness, allowing them to identify their needs and gather tools to restore their capacity for intimacy, love, and happiness, particularly when navigating issues related to depression, trauma, PTSD, and anxiety.

Elizabeth Carpenter Argila is a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) and lawyer, dedicated to helping her clients who may be feeling stuck, hopeless, or uncertain about the future. She creates a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space that fosters understanding and hope, guiding them towards meaningful change even when they struggle to see it themselves. With a wealth of experience working in high-pressure professional environments, Elizabeth is particularly skilled at assisting professionals facing intense challenges. Her affinity for children, adolescents, couples, and families allows her to address vital issues such as communication and parenting. Elizabeth believes that therapy is a valuable opportunity to slow down and explore what truly matters in life—conversations that often remain unspoken. Through her relational and narrative therapy modalities, she aims to help her clients uncover their unique preferences and personal values, enabling them to live intentionally and tackle their challenges with greater effectiveness.

Michelle Chong, a Marriage & Family Therapist with an MA and LMFT credentials, understands the complexities that individuals and families face in these challenging times marked by a pandemic, climate change, and fluctuating political landscapes. Many often feel overwhelmed, struggle to maintain balance, or experience stress in their relationships. Aiming to provide robust support, Michelle helps clients make sense of their personal challenges, including job insecurity and life transitions, while encouraging sustainable, meaningful changes and personal growth. She employs a non-judgmental and compassionate approach, demonstrating genuine curiosity about each client’s life and values. Utilizing humanistic and strength-based therapeutic methods, she emphasizes the unique skills and abilities of her clients. Michelle strongly believes in the importance of empowerment and agency, particularly for marginalized identities, and integrates a feminist framework into her practice. As a queer Chinese Chicana woman with a background in Art and Photography, Michelle champions the experiences of people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, artists, writers, musicians, and performers. With her values rooted in humor, playfulness, social justice, and community, she is honored to support and guide those seeking her expertise.

Lucy Cotter, LMFT, is a dedicated couples and narrative therapist who brings decades of heartfelt experience to re-author people's stories. Recognizing that reaching out for counseling or psychotherapy can be a significant step, she creates a safe and caring environment for her clients to navigate the challenges that may limit their personal and relational growth. Through compassionate collaboration, Lucy empowers her clients to rewrite their narratives for the past, present, and future, facilitating meaningful change in their lives. Her expertise spans Couple Therapy, marriage and premarital counseling, and the LGBTQQ+ community, as well as alternative family structures. With a background in the arts, Lucy supports artists, writers, animators, editors, directors, and actors in achieving their creative aspirations. As a professor at Antioch University and Phillips Graduate Institute, she imparts knowledge through courses such as The Psychology of Couples in Fiction and Film, Critical Psychology, and Human Sexuality. With her MFA as a painter and collage artist, Lucy Cotter combines her artistic vision with her therapeutic practice to foster new ways of being in an ever-evolving world.

Fountain Dennis Yount is a Clinical Social Worker and therapist who specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate their emotional challenges. His clients often come to him feeling unhappy, anxious, and frustrated with how their lives are unfolding, particularly in their relationships. Fountain believes that the narratives we carry shape our realities, sometimes limiting our ability to express our true selves and reach our potential. He provides a safe and introspective environment where clients can explore their own stories and discover new perspectives that foster positivity and confidence. By focusing on the strengths within each individual's narrative, Fountain helps clients identify and separate from their problems, enabling them to feel better, act differently, and view their lives—and themselves—in more empowering ways. His expertise spans various issues, including anxiety, relationship concerns, anger management, and deeper themes such as grief, LGBTQ+ challenges, and self-esteem, making Fountain a compassionate ally for teens, adults, and elders alike.

Ron Diliberto is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over twenty years of experience in the field of psychotherapy. His journey began in the early 1990s as a paraprofessional with LA Shanti, ultimately leading him to earn his degree in social work from the University of Southern California. With a compassionate focus on individuals and couples, Ron specializes in areas such as substance abuse, anxiety, adoption, and relationship issues. He is also an EMDR trained therapist and an active member of EMDRIA. Ron's therapeutic approach is rooted in the belief that understanding mental health requires a nuanced examination of personal beliefs and cultural contexts. He emphasizes the process of 'deconstruction'—analyzing existing beliefs to assess their relevance and constructive potential. Through this lens, Ron helps clients navigate their thoughts and behaviors, fostering a deeper understanding of their identities shaped by life experiences and societal narratives. His commitment to providing supervision at the Southern California Counseling Center and in private practice further reflects his dedication to the mental health community.

Rachel Hale is a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who believes in creating a warm, supportive therapeutic environment where clients feel heard and understood. She emphasizes the safety of the therapeutic relationship, which allows individuals to engage in meaningful exploration of issues impacting their well-being. Rachel specializes in emotionally-focused therapy that enhances insight, awareness, and relationship strength. Her collaborative approach empowers individuals to achieve their goals. With extensive experience in helping clients navigate concerns related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, difficult transitions, grief, and trauma, she is especially skilled in working with adolescents and young adults. Rachel focuses on enhancing her clients' sense of self, identifying their strengths, and aiding them in reaching their full potential. By integrating mindfulness-informed practices, she helps clients feel more present, connected, and fosters greater acceptance and self-compassion. Rachel tailors her therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs and life circumstances of each individual.