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Topanga, CA

Topanga, CA

Nestled in the stunning Santa Monica Mountains, Topanga, California, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and artistic community that fosters a serene lifestyle. While the area is celebrated for its vibrant culture and recreational opportunities, social and economic factors such as housing affordability and limited public transportation can influence residents' overall well-being. With a higher-than-average median income but challenges in employment stability, disparities in mental health access are evident. Many residents face issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD, compounded by a reliance on nearby urban centers for services. Fortunately, Topanga is home to various mental health resources, including outpatient clinics and residential treatment facilities, capable of addressing a wide array of mental health concerns. By exploring the options available, community members can find support tailored to their needs, enhancing their emotional resilience amidst the region's unique challenges.

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Katrina Dela Cruz

Katrina Dela Cruz

Topanga, CA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Katrina Dela Cruz is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, holding an MSW, LCSW, CYI, and Reiki 2 certification. With over a decade of experience as a hospital clinician, she has been honored to support her clients through critical life transitions, focusing on both the beginning and end of life. In her private practice, Katrina specializes in grief and loss, particularly regarding death and dying, alongside the emotional and spiritual work surrounding significant transitions, rites of passage, and life cycles. Her approach encompasses vital areas such as end-of-life care, pregnancy loss—including Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR)—and the integration of plant spirit medicine. A passionate advocate for holistic healing, Katrina believes in addressing body, mind, AND soul in therapy. In addition to her expertise in traditional psychotherapy, she is trained in numerous complementary healing modalities, including yoga, meditation, energy healing, and herbalism. She fosters a collaborative therapeutic relationship, viewing both herself and her clients as practitioners and learners on the path to self-discovery and healing. Through her work, Katrina empowers individuals to tap into their innate wisdom and capacity for positive change, guiding them on their unique journeys toward fulfillment and healing.
Specialties
Chronic Pain Grief PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress Sleeping Well Spirituality
Olivia Pool

Olivia Pool

Topanga, CA
MA
Olivia Pool, MA, is a compassionate therapist dedicated to guiding individuals through life's challenges. She understands the feelings of frustration and stagnation that many experience, especially after engaging in personal development work without seeing results. Olivia excels in helping teens and adults navigate major life transitions, cope with emotions, and find purpose in their journeys. With her self-mastery coaching, she empowers individuals to become their own best therapists and healers. Olivia specializes in a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including Expressive Arts, Culturally Sensitive, and Traumatology-Informed therapies. She also integrates techniques such as Jungian Depth Psychology, Dreamwork, and Breathwork into her sessions, creating a unique and holistic approach tailored to each client’s needs. Whether working with couples, individuals, or groups, she utilizes her expertise in Emotional Focused, Mindfulness-Based, and Humanistic approaches to foster a deep sense of healing and growth. Olivia is committed to supporting those who are ready to break free from old patterns and embrace their path towards self-discovery and empowerment.
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Dianne Porchia

Dianne Porchia

Topanga, CA
MA, DMBM
Dianne Porchia, featured in the HEAL Documentary film, is renowned for her exemplary healing work, particularly with clients battling advanced-stage cancer. With a remarkable success story of a client who has remained cancer-free for over five years following a stage IV colorectal cancer diagnosis, her methods underscore a truly unique holistic approach. Dianne integrates the principles of mind-body-heart-soul energy medicine, epigenetics, and psychoneuroimmunology, alongside heart-centered communication skills, to effectively reduce mental-emotional stress and bolster immune function. Her expertise paves the way for cultivating and sustaining successful and loving relationships even through life's most high-stress challenges, including divorce, loss, and serious illness. Dianne's approach encompasses somatic dialogue, inner child healing, and transformation of the inner saboteur voice into a supportive ally, aiming for health, wellness, happiness, and spiritual connection. With skills in sacred anger work, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), meditation, and empathy-driven communication, Dianne strives to support those caught in cycles of disempowerment or struggling with illness, guiding them toward the healing potential of the mind-heart-soul connection.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Cancer Chronic Pain Depression Eating Disorders Family Stress General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ Managing Emotions Men's & Women's Issues PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress Spirituality Student Life Weight Management

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