CalPsychiatry Presents: Mindstories

Renae Johnson is the founder of Open Space Therapy Collective (OSTC), a group practice that focuses on mental health for and by the LGBTQIA+ communities and their allies. Renae has long been a mental health community leader and educator, and is working to build a foundation of awareness and resources in the mental health community for providing queer- and trans-informed care. Renae also hosts a podcast called My Therapist is Out!, which features conversations on mental health topics from a queer perspective. Renae is an art therapist who specializes in treating complex trauma, identity and gender, and artistic development. Prior to founding OSTC, Renae spent a decade in community health services for people experiencing complex co-occurring diagnoses, first as a therapist and later as an Operations Director.  Today we talk about Advocating for your authentic self in LGBT care.   Open Space Therapy Collective ------ Instagram LinkedIn

Lila Galustian , aka Lili, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Re-Discovering You, an outpatient skills application program located in Westwood Ca. Lila specializes and loves working with individuals struggling with personality disorder symptoms and traits, and has spent about 10 years working with this specific population utilizing DBT and CBT modes of therapy. Lila has a radically genuine approach to therapy and is a believer in teaching her clients to become their own therapists by learning to make the CBT and DBT skills second nature within themselves.   Re-Discovering You ------ LinkedIn Facebook Instagram

Becky Belinsky, Ph.D., LMFT specializes in working with clients who struggle with eating disorders and all types of food and/or body image related issues. Her approach is size inclusive and fat positive, and she is passionate about exploring the societal and relational factors that contribute to eating disorders and disordered eating. She has conducted research around the intersection of weight stigma, eating disorders, and family relationships, and is also a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. In addition to her work around eating disorders, Becky provides psychotherapy for adults, couples, and families around the issues of anxiety and relational challenges.    Becky Belinsky, Ph.D., LMFT "The Body Is Not An Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love", Sonya Renee Taylor "Body Respect", Lindo Bacon Ph.D. ------ Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

Benji and Nora (LMFTA) co-facilitate a group called Why Am I Still F*cking Single in Portland Oregon. Benji is in their third and final year of the Licensed Professional Counselor Program at Lewis and Clark College, and is the practice manager of Nora's private practice Awake Together Counseling. In her practice, Nora specializes in couples, sex therapy, and individuals experiencing prolonged, unwanted singlehood. In their clinical practice, Benji specializes in sexuality, gender identity, and religious trauma.   Awake Together Counseling Connective Therapy Collective - Benji Hurston Deeper Dating ------ Instagram

Merle Yost is a psychotherapist, author of six books, and teacher. His last book is "Facing the Truth of Your Life", and he is here promoting his new workshop series, "Seven Steps to Powerful Boundaries". He has been a private practice therapist for over 30 years and specializes in trauma, men sexually abused as children, gynecomastia, and bi and gay heterosexually married men. After growing up in a cult and being sexually abused as a child, his healing journey led him to help others claim their power and lives. He is an Approved Consultant in EMDR, a San Francisco Gestalt Institute graduate, has a Masters in Counseling Psychology: Transpersonal Specialization, and a BA in Management.   Merle Yost, LMFT ------ Instagram LinkedIn Facebook    

Dr. Jennifer Montesi (mon-teasy) is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a full time private practice in the LA area. She specializes in the treatment of OCD, partner relational problems, and the overlap between couple distress and OCD. She has a particular specialty in treating Relationship OCD (or R-OCD). She spent 2 years working the VA Palo Alto Health Care System and thus is also well-versed in treating trauma, addiction, and the range of anxiety and mood disorders. In her practice, Dr. Montesi focuses on showing up in a way that is both warm and challenging with her clients and emphasizes the therapeutic relationship above all else. In addition to her work with clients, Dr. Montesi is a Clinical Associate Professor in the UCLA Department of Psychology where she supervises doctoral students in their clinical training. In her free time, Dr. Montesi loves being with her 3 young kids, baking, and being outdoors.   Jennifer Montesi, PhD ------ Instagram Facebook LinkedIn  

Dr. Taylor is a licensed clinical psychologist (CA PSY 29909) who focuses on ways to provide evidence-based, effective, accessible mental health services to specific target populations, from adolescents to Veterans. Her areas of interest include postpartum mental health, anxiety, depression, crisis management and app development.  She has a B.A. in psychology from Stanford University, a Masters of Public Health (Community Health Sciences) from UCLA, and a Psy.D. from the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium. When not at work, Katie spends time eating Baskin Robbins Winter White Chocolate ice cream and chasing her three children (and often doing both of those things simultaneously).   Julie Ursic, JD, MSW a licensed attorney and associate clinical social worker in private practice in Hermosa Beach and San Pedro. She specializes in treating perinatal mood disorders including anxiety and depression using evidence based approaches and enjoys working with the pregnant and postpartum populations. She also utilizes CBT-I to help clients experiencing insomnia and sleep difficulties. With her 17 yrs experience at a law firm, Julie has a special interest in working with clients in high stress professions trying to manage the work/life balance.  Julie completed her B.A. in Communication Studies and minor in Applied Developmental Psychology at UCLA followed by her JD at Loyola Law School and MSW at USC. Julie applies her experience as an attorney and mother of 3 including multiples to provide a behavioral approach to manage the impact of stress, depression, and anxiety on daily life.   Katherine Taylor, PsyD, MPH Julie Ursic, JD, MSW ------ Julie Ursic, JD, MSW - Instagram

Rebecca is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in private practice who focuses on trauma and anxiety. Originally from Chicago, she worked in "the biz" for over ten years before changing careers into psychotherapy. She received her Masters in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University with a focus on Trauma. Rebecca studied various approaches to relational trauma and grief in an effort to create a new integrative approach to intimate safety related wounds. Rebecca utilizes EMDR with both couples and individuals to address complex and single incident trauma. Somatic approaches are her preferred method for aiding clients with regulation issues. Rebecca has a virtual and in-person practice with a diverse group of associates, all of whom are strength-based and relational. Both in and outside of session, Rebecca utilizes humor and a wellspring of knowledge about sci-fi and fantasy to connect with others.   Rebecca Doppelt, LMFT Rebecca Doppelt, LMFT, Psychology Today

Danielle Keenan-Miller, PhD, is a psychological scientist, teacher, and therapist. She spent more than a decade as the director of the UCLA Psychology Clinic, where she trained graduate students in evidence-based psychotherapy. She has written more than a dozen scientific articles, and is the author of the Binge Eating Prevention Workbook. She has a private practice in Los Angeles, CA, where she blends the art and science of psychotherapy.   Danielle Keenan-Miller, PhD ------ Twitter LinkedIn

Meet Rachel Fleischman – licensed social worker, psychotherapist, registered expressive arts therapist, workshop facilitator and speaker who over the last two decades has supported thousands of humans to deepen their creativity, feel understood, and love themselves fiercely. Through her private practice, Bliss Counseling, and a unique movement system she developed called Dance Your Bliss, Rachel works with individuals and couples and has expertise in crisis management, trust, body image, premarital and marital issues, sex therapy, depression, anxiety, life transition, and panic disorder, to name a few. Fleischman is currently developing new e-books and coursework surrounding; Sleep Health, Body-Centered Psychotherapy and Mindfulness Workshops. She has developed the Relaxed and Real model for psychotherapists. She can regularly be found leading international workshops and programs at conferences, corporate retreats, and wellness centers such as the Esalen Institute, the Omega Institute's Women and Courage Conference, Canyon Ranch, the Naropa Institute's Hakomi Conference, the Hollyhock Retreat Center, UCSF Women's Health, Rancho La Puerta Spa, and the International Dance Therapy Conference. Her sought-after mental health expertise has been featured on numerous podcasts and in magazines such as Verywell Mind, Best Life, Psychology Today, Martha Stewart, and Parade, to name a few. Rachel also aims to give back to her local community by volunteering at the San Francisco Public Libraries and leads a variety of pro-bono movement activities at organizations such as the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.   Rachel Fleischman Bliss Counseling "Your Body Speaks Its Mind" - Stanley Keleman BodyMind Psychotherapy ------ Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

Dr. Colleen Long is a licensed psychologist and innovative entrepreneur, known for her ownership of Boston Psychological Testing Associates and Clarity California Psychological Testing. Her practices are lauded for their groundbreaking approach to psychological testing, which serves as a diagnostic cornerstone before initiating medications and therapy. Currently, she is expanding her impact through the Elevated Practice, a consulting model that empowers healthcare providers to optimize their operations using AI and other technologies. Dr. Long champions the idea that psychological testing is akin to an "X-ray" before the "surgery" that is the therapy. Her testing provides invaluable insights, ensuring that subsequent therapeutic and pharmacological interventions are precisely targeted.   The Elevated Practice Boston Psychological Testing Associates Clarity California Testing & Therapy ------ Instagram LinkedIn

Landis Bejar is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Professional counselor in the state of Georgia. Landis earned Masters degrees in Counseling Psychology and Mental Health Counseling from Columbia University. In 2018, Landis founded AisleTalk: Consultation & Therapy, a New York-based therapy and coaching practice devoted to supporting clients who find themselves stressed out as they plan their wedding – a time in life which seems glamorous and euphoric on the outside, but can actually bring up very real stress, mood changes, anxiety, and relationship/family strain for so many. For her innovative work in this area, Landis has been quoted as an expert source in numerous media publications, including TIME magazine, The New York Times, BRIDES, Bustle, Vox, The New York Post, and several others. Landis has also served as a mental health and relationship expert on the BRIDES media review board. She now manages AisleTalk remotely from Atlanta, Georgia, where she lives with her husband and two boys.   Instagram LinkedIn Facebook ------ Wedding Planning Therapy | AisleTalk "The Conscious Bride", Sheryl Paul and Sheryl Nissinen A Practical Wedding

Victoria Buttery, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice based in San Diego. She specializes in treating PTSD and trauma-related distress using evidence-based approaches, and integrating a client's faith into the healing process. She was previously a staff psychologist at VA San Diego Healthcare System, served as the facility's PTSD Director, and held a faculty appointment at UCSD. She has trained and supervised many psychology interns and residents, given talks locally and nationally, and helped clinics implement national guidelines and best practices for providing quality, evidence-based PTSD treatment.   Resilience Pyschological Services The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van der Kolk M.D.  ------ LinkedIn

Sarah Lopano is the COO and Executive Clinical Director of Cognition Builders, an educational company that provides individualized, immersive, in-home support. She has an M.Ed in Child Studies from Vanderbilt University and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has been published in several articles and has worked in the clinic, home, and hospital settings to provide behavioral support. At Cognition Builders, in collaboration with a clients treatment providers, Sarah applies her knowledge of the science of behavior to bring a behavioral approach to the practical challenges of families within their day to day lives.   Cognition Builders ------ Instagram LinkedIn

Dr. Kinasz is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who specializes in the treatment of psychiatric illness that impact children and adolescents including but not limited to mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, and eating disorders. She also sees children struggling with behavioral issues at home or at school and adolescents exploring their gender identity.  Dr. Kinasz uses various treatment tools including psychotherapy, psychoeducation, parent and family interventions, and medications to help an individual achieve their personalized goals in treatment.  Dr. Kinasz carefully listens to a person's unique story and uses an evidenced-based approach to address their individualized needs. Her child and adolescent fellowship training helps her to explore her patients through a lens that considers biological, psychological, and environmental factors that contribute to their symptoms. She believes in addressing the family system in treatment so that the individual and, when applicable, the entire family can achieve psychological healing and growth. Dr Kinasz received her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of medicine, trained at UCSF for her general adult psychiatry residency and completed her fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Stanford University. She is currently practicing out of CalPsychiatry's Menlo Park office and over Telehealth.   CalPsychiatry Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) ------ Facebook Instagram LinkedIn  

Dr. Kinasz is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who specializes in the treatment of psychiatric illness that impact children and adolescents including but not limited to mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, and eating disorders. She also sees children struggling with behavioral issues at home or at school and adolescents exploring their gender identity. Dr. Kinasz uses various treatment tools including psychotherapy, psychoeducation, parent and family interventions, and medications to help an individual achieve their personalized goals in treatment. She is certified in family based treatment (FBT) for eating disorders and sees individuals with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, atypical anorexia, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder. Dr. Kinasz has multiple first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals. She is a co-author on the eating disorder chapter in the Dulcan Textbook for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and a first author in the National Neuroscience Curriculum Initiative's module on the neuroscience of appetite. Dr Kinasz received her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of medicine, trained at UCSF for her general adult psychiatry residency and completed her fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Stanford University. She is currently practicing out of CalPsychiatry's Menlo Park office and over Telehealth.   CalPsychiatry National Eating Disorders Association ------ Facebook Instagram LinkedIn    

Laurel Roberts-Meese is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Pennsylvania, and Florida, and is the founder and clinical director of Laurel Therapy Collective. Laurel Therapy Collective specializes in helping driven professionals decrease anxiety and trauma symptoms, handle burnout, and build more fulfilling relationships. Therapists at Laurel Therapy Collective have a particular passion for working with the LGBT community, especially doing couples' work.   Laurel Therapy Collective Couple Therapy Quiz TherapyDen Directory Inclusive Therapists Directory ------ Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

Zach's practice often focuses on work with individuals navigating their 20's-30's, male psychology, and anyone looking to explore identity. He believes that the foundation of his work with clients in therapy is based in offering them a relationship in which they can feel genuinely safe to trust that they can be seen and understood. He has worked in a variety of clinical settings and with diverse client populations which has highlighted his strength in his humanistic, relational approach toward inviting clients into the healing work that awaits them. He is often working from a psychodynamic and feminist lens to conceptualize and hold space for the “whole person” and their various intersectional identities, but usually tends to bring the work back to the here and now, through a warm, yet direct approach, as he and his client move toward further insight and mindfulness. Zach has a passion for working with clients exploring their values and identity as they learn how to engage life in the most congruent way for them. This is often what comes up in his work with navigating 20's and 30's and at times even more specifically with his work with men as we explore intimacy, masculinity, and self-esteem. He is also passionate about his work with attachment and relationships, inner-child processing, as well as understanding family system dynamics and role expectations. Through therapy and our therapeutic relationship, it is his hope that clients will build insight and skills around how to engage themselves with more acceptance and compassion.   Zach Resnick Therapy

Alexandra Katehakis, Ph.D., LMFT is Founder and Clinical Director of the Center for Healthy Sex in Los Angeles, faculty for the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals, and the recipient of the 2018 WAAT Smart Award, the IITAP Leadership, and the 2012 SASH Carnes Award. She is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist/Supervisor and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist/Supervisor specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction and other sexual disorders. Dr. Katehakis is the author of What Turns You On? A Guide to Living Your Best Sex Life (2022), Sexual Reflections: A Workbook for Designing and Celebrating Your Sexual Health Plan (2018), Sex Addiction As Affect Dysregulation: A Neurobiologically Informed Holistic Treatment (2016), co-author of the 2015 AASECT award winning Mirror of Intimacy: Daily Reflections on Emotional and Erotic Intelligence (2014), contributing author to the Clark Vincent award winning Making Advances: A Comprehensive Guide for Treating Female Sex and Love Addicts, in M. Feree (Ed.) (2012), and author of Erotic Intelligence: Igniting Hot Healthy Sex After Recovery From Sex Addiction (2010).    Center for Healthy Sex ------ Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

Rebekah Tayebi has been a therapist and parent coach for over eighteen years. Throughout her career, she has supported families, individuals, and teens. She loves the authentic connection she gets to build with clients as they heal from trauma, family of origin wounds, and manage daily life stressors. Rebekah enjoys bringing humor and spiritual perspectives into the work with clients and feels grateful to get to do this work. Rebekah Tayebi "Parallel Process" - Krissy Pozatek "The Conscious Parent" - Dr. Shefali Tsabary "The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers" - Gary Chapman ------ LinkedIn

Dr. Brett Furst, Psy.D, LMFT specializes in treating adult and adolescent adoptees who struggle with a variety of issues, both related and not related to their adoption. Adoptees are almost twice as likely to suffer from addiction, mental health, ADHD, and a variety of other mental health related issues than their non-adopted counterparts, while also experiencing a distant scarcity of specialized services to help them. To better serve this population, Dr. Brett has created some of the first treatment protocols specific to adult/adolescent adoptees, and frequently speaks to and trains other clinicians around the country to better serve this population. In addition to his adoption work, Dr. Brett Furst focuses on using a Gestalt lens to help clients find their authentic selves through the exploration of their attachments, external messages, and, most importantly, who they are not.   Dr. Brett holds a B.S. in Child Development from The University of California, Davis, an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University, and a Doctorate in Couples and Family Therapy from Alliant International University. Furst Therapy The Primal Wound: Understanding The Adopted Child by Nancy Verrier Adoptees Connect Beyond Words Psychological Services ------ LinkedIn

Karla Schlags is the founder of California Integrative Counseling Center, a group practice in San Francisco specializing in therapy with couples and individuals that have may have relational issues, feelings of burn-out, are anxious, and more specifically, are diagnosed with ADHD.  The practice takes an integrative approach to treating ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and other mood disorders. They provide individual, couples and group therapy, and collaborate with psychiatrists, coaches, and other members of their clients' network of providers. Cecilia (Ceci) Walken, LMFT is passionate about working with adults who have ADHD, especially those whom were never diagnosed in childhood and have been struggling for decades to understand why their goals and dreams are often just out of reach. She employs an empathetic, warm, practical and clear treatment style. Ceci approaches her own ADHD with kindness, curiosity, problem solving, warmth and humor and draws upon similar perspectives to work with her clients. Ceci is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness and executive function skills training. ADHD is highly treatable once you have treatment, support and lifestyle changes in place.  Karla and Ceci are dedicated to helping their clients gain a strong understanding of how they can feel better, so they will have tools for a lifetime.    CA Integrative Counseling Center DBT Skills: The Go-To Treatment for ADD? ------ Find Karla on LinkedIn Find Ceci on LinkedIn      

Dr. Kelly Vincent is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and owner of Nourished Wellness Group, a holistic group mental health practice located in Encinitas, CA. She is passionate about working with women who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, self-esteem, and navigating life transitions. Dr. Vincent utilizes a mind-body approach when working with her clients, often supplementing traditional talk therapy with EMDR, yoga therapy, meditation/visualizations, walk talk, and somatic therapies. Today we unravel the complexities of high-functioning anxiety.   Dr. Kelly Vincent, Psy.D Nourished Wellness Group ------ Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

Dr. Steven Siragusa specializes in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry with a focus on evidenced-based holistic mental healthcare. He is board-certified in general psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and an active member of multiple professional medical associations. He completed his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Los Angeles County USC Medical Center, where he served as Chief Fellow of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He also received his Certification of Additional Training in Sports Psychiatry from the International Society for Sports Psychiatrists in 2023. Dr. Siragusa is experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and athletes of all ages with various mental health conditions including depression, bipolar, and anxiety disorders, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, sleeping and eating disorders, as well as various developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorder.   CalPsychiatry ------ Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Dr. Mann is a clinical psychologist, Air force Veteran and San Diego resident. His clinical practice focuses on anxiety related disorders,  trauma and insomnia. Before entering the field of psychology he worked as a programmer and data analyst for a variety of corporations and currently works in private practice offering telehealth services in California, Hawaii, DC, Maryland and Virginia. Outside of work he is an avid surfer traveling all over the world to catch the perfect wave!   Dr. Jeffrey Mann Behavioral and psychological treatments for chronic insomnia disorder in adults: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinical practice guideline Clinical Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Insomnia in Adults Quiet Your Mind and Get to Sleep - Colleen E. Carney and Rachel Manber 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Talking Sleep Season 4, Episode 19, MELATONIN ------ LinkedIn

Amanda Stemen, MS, LCSW is a licensed therapist and owner of FUNdaMENTAL Growth, a therapy, coaching, educational, and consulting business based out of Los Angeles, CA. Her background in psychology, education, outdoor and therapeutic recreation, and athletic coaching has led her to develop a unique way of supporting healing and growth. She takes people off the couch and out into the natural world to help them connect more deeply with themselves, others, and something greater. She also uses mindfulness, movement and body awareness, creativity, and play along with more traditional therapeutic methods to address each person and group's specific concerns and goals. Amanda brings a fresh approach to well-being that reminds us that life is an adventure and can be beautiful and rewarding even if it's challenging at times.   Fundamental Growth - Amanda Stemen, MS, LCSW International Community for Ecopsychology ------ Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

Farah Zerehi, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with almost four years of experience in working with individuals, couples, and families. She obtained her Master of Art in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California. Her clinical practice is deeply rooted in principles of social justice, trauma-informed care, and a commitment to providing personalized treatment. Farah firmly believes that high-quality clinical care must be tailored to each individual and encompass a holistic approach.   Hive Therapy Collective ------ Find Farah on TikTok @therapist_farah

Dr. Vaudrey is a Clinical Psychologist and founder of Sunlight Psychological Services, a child psychology practice in the Los Angeles area.  Dr. Vaudrey earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University. She gained extensive training at some of California's leading child psychology centers including Pacific Clinics, Hathaway-Sycamores, and the UC Davis Children's hospital. Dr. Vaudrey completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Child and Family Guidance Center, where she stayed on as a supervising psychologist for several years. In 2019, Dr. Vaudrey founded Sunlight Psychological Services in Agoura Hills, with a mission to cultivate relational wellness for the whole family. Dr. Vaudrey and her team specialize in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, a leading evidence-based family therapy for parents with children under 8. PCIT is unique because it supports parents in real-life situations by providing live coaching through a two-way mirror. Parents learn new skills rapidly which often brings quick relief to chaotic households.   Sunlight Psychological Services PCIT Provider Listings PCIT International - Find a Provider ------ Instagram

With over a decade of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Supervisor, Sarah Burney is a leading expert in her field who has found her purpose in helping others find freedom, safety, and peace.  She specializes in treating all types of eating disorders, acute & complex trauma, substance abuse, obsessive compulsive disorder, and depressive / anxiety disorders.  In 2017, Sarah founded Burney Therapy Group: a concierge, private group practice, providing comprehensive mental health services to adolescents, adults, and families. Sarah's experience also includes providing intensive therapy at inpatient & outpatient treatment centers for eating disorders, mental health, and substance abuse. She is also a former director of one of the nation's largest and leading adult eating disorder treatment center. In session with Sarah, you'll benefit from her humanistic and psychoanalytic therapeutic approach, and implementation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), & various other trauma-focused evidence-based interventions. Using compassion, authenticity, and humor, Sarah creates a safe environment where honesty and growth are encouraged. With this approach, you'll feel supported, and simultaneously challenged to take steps towards your goals.   Burney Therapy Group ------ Instagram Facebook

Dr. Coleman is a psychologist in private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area and a Senior Fellow with the Council on Contemporary Families. He has written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, NBC Think, The Behavioral Scientist, CNN, MarketWatch, the San Francisco Chronicle, Greater Good Magazine, AEON, Huffington Post, Psychology Today and more. He is the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles and chapters and has written four books, most recently: The Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties and How to Heal the Conflict (Penguin Random House). A frequent guest on the Today Show and NPR he has also been featured on Sesame Street, 20/20, Good Morning America, PBS, America Online Coaches, and numerous news programs for FOX, ABC, CNN, and NBC television.   Joshua Coleman, Ph.D. ------ LinkedIn Facebook Instagram

Dr. Linda Baggett is a licensed psychologist and CEO/founder of Well Woman Psychology, specializing in women's mental health. She has devoted her career to helping women live their best lives and has particular expertise in trauma, sexuality, body acceptance, and reproductive mental health (infertility, perinatal/postpartum, pregnancy loss, abortion). She is based in Manhattan Beach/Los Angeles and sees clients online in California, Illinois, New York, Virginia, and Washington. Dr. Baggett earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Memphis and has extensive experience in creating gender-specific, trauma-informed, and intersectional feminist therapy programs for women.   Well Woman Psychology My Favorite Resources to Improve Body Image and Fight Weight Stigma - By Dr. Linda Baggett, Ph.D. "Come As You Are" by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. "The Sexual Healing Journey" by Wendy Maltz "The Body Is Not An Apology" by Sonya Renee Taylor ------ Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

From COVID-19 and autoimmune disease to chronic pain and inflammation, this new integrative approach and practical guide from two UCSF doctors is an essential guide to living with long illnesses.   Dr. Meghan Jobson is an internist with specialized training in integrative and palliative medicine. She cares for people with long illness as a physician with the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Dr. Jobson earned her BA in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, her PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Utah, and her medical degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She completed her medical residency and fellowships at the University of California San Francisco.   Dr. Morgan is a psychiatrist and neuropsychiatrist based in the CalPsychiatry San Francisco office. She specializes in the integrative treatment of patients with mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, neuropsychiatric illness, and healing from trauma. Dr. Morgan is a board certified neurologist, and understands the complex interplay between the structural "hardware" and emotional "software" in the brain. Dr. Morgan has been featured in several media outlets including KQED and CBS for her work with COVID-19 patients.   Long Illness: A Practical Guide to Surviving Healing & Thriving Long Illness on Instagram Find Dr. Jobson on LinkedIn Find Dr. Morgan on LinkedIn  

Allison Lieberman is a licensed marriage and family therapist certified in perinatal mental health and mom of two. She is the co-founder of Rooted in Harmony Counseling, a virtual group counseling practice in California and the host of The New Mama Mentor Podcast. She is passionate about breaking the stigma around postpartum mental health and creating support for new moms.   Dr. Booth is a general adult psychiatrist at CalPsychiatry with experience treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders. She sees patients in the Westlake Village office and over tele-health. Her areas of special interest include women's mental health, particularly perinatal and postpartum care, as well as mood disorders, anxiety, and OCD. Dr. Booth employs a holistic approach to treating mental illness, drawing on medications as simply one tool in a vast toolbox. She has also been trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, interpersonal therapy (IPT), as well as exposure and response prevention (ERP) for the treatment of OCD. Above all, she believes that a good relationship between a psychiatrist and patient is vital to the success of treatment, and strives to provide a safe, honest, and supportive environment that facilitates partnership between herself and her patients.   Rooted in Harmony Counseling MotherToBaby Center for Women's Mental Health at MGH REPROTOX CalPsychiatry ------ Find Allison on Instagram @thenewmamamentor Find Rooted in Harmony Counseling @rootedinharmonycounseling CalPsychiatry Facebook CalPsychiatry Instagram CalPsychiatry LinkedIn

Dr. Maisel is a clinical psychologist and the founder of Beachfront Anxiety Specialists in Redondo Beach. Dr. Maisel has been treating anxiety disorders and OCD for 8 years using exposure and response prevention and acceptance and commitment therapy. He works with children, teens, and adults and has a sub-specialty in treating tics/Tourette's syndrome and body focused repetitive behaviors.   In addition to his practice, Dr. Maisel is passionate about providing workshops on using evidence based interventions in clinical practice to local doctoral programs. He also does contract work for several boutique residential treatment centers providing adjunct exposure therapy for clients needing more targeting OCD treatment.   Beachfront Anxiety Specialists ------ LinkedIn

Dr. Dana McNeil is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and is the founder The Relationship Place, a group practice with locations in her hometown of San Diego,California. Dr. Dana's practice specializes in couples' therapy and utilizes an evidence-based type of couples' therapy known as the Gottman Method. Dr. Dana is a certified Gottman Method therapist and Bringing Home Baby instructor.  She also leads trainings at the Gottman Institute to help clinicians master the art of couples therapy.   Dr. Dana works with all types of relationship issues from pre-marital counseling, dealing with the aftermath of extramarital affairs, partners working through addiction recovery, military deployed families, parents of special needs children, LGBTQ+ partners, and polyamorous/ethical non-monogamy clients.   Dr. Dana McNeil ------ Instagram Facebook

Dr. Dawn DiRaimondo is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Sacramento. She has over twenty years of experience working with adolescents, young adults and adults. Her specialties include grief and loss, depression, anxiety and ADHD. Dr. DiRaimondo published her first book, "Surviving Sibling Loss: The Invisible Thread That Connects Us Through Life and Death" in 2020. This book shares both her personal and professional experiences with grief and loss. Dr. DiRaimondo lost her brother in 2004 while he was serving in Iraq. The book also includes interviews with fourteen people that lost siblings in different ways, suicide, illnesses, accidents and homicide.   Dawn DiRaimondo, Psy.D. ------ Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

Dr. Inessa Manevich is a licensed clinical psychologist. She attended the University of Pennsylvania as an undergraduate and attained her graduate degrees in clinical psychology from Columbia University in New York City. While at Columbia, she worked at the college counseling center at New York University. She did her clinical internship at Friends Hospital, a private in-patient psychiatric hospital in Philadelphia, and her post-doctoral training in a private practice in Philadelphia, Alternative Choices, specializing in helping families live with autism-related diagnoses. She also has volunteered as clinical faculty at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. For the past ten years she has worked in her private practice in Santa Monica, helping individuals of all ages through many of life's adjustments specializing in Anxiety, Asperger Syndrome/high functioning autism, postpartum issues, family dynamics and issues of acculturation.   Inessa Manevich, PhD Kenneth M. Adams, Overcoming Enmeshment    

Benjamin Russack is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of San Francisco. With over fifteen years of experience working in the field of addiction, he also specializes in Family Systems and Jungian Archetypal Therapy. He currently runs a private practice out of San Francisco and also hosts a podcast focused on mental health called "Look, Just Tell Me What To Do." Recently, Benjamin joined forces with Sam Lamott who runs a highly successful podcast called "How to Human". They have currently completed construction of a video production company in Marin County called "Square One Studios". Here, they plan to lease the space for corporate live-stream events, interviews, talks, etc. as well as create their own video content which will have a self help/mental health bent.   Benjamin Russack, LMFT ------ Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

Dr. Adam Dorsay is a licensed psychologist and a certified executive coach working in private practice in San Jose, CA. He specializes in assisting high-achieving adults (including professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and professional athletes) with relationship issues, stress reduction, anxiety, and attaining more happiness in their lives. In 2016 he gave a well-watched TEDx talk about men and emotions. He is also the co-creator and facilitator of resiliency programs for Security & Trust Departments at companies including Facebook and DigitalOcean. He is frequently contacted by the media, and various podcasts to provide commentary as well as corporations, academic institutions, and healthcare facilities to provide in-depth presentations on matters relating to psychology and psychotherapy. He is happily married and the father of two young boys and a hypoallergenic dog who lives at his home and works at his office.   Dr. Adam Dorsay ------ Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

Dr. Jennings is a clinical psychologist who specializes in sleep treatment.  She is board certified in behavioral sleep medicine and works with people across California through telehealth.  She provides short-term, evidence-based treatments for individuals with a wide range of sleep difficulties, including insomnia, nightmares, and circadian rhythm disorders (such as sleep scheduling issues and jet lag).  In addition to working with adults and adolescents, she offers treatment to families experiencing sleep issues with their children.  After graduating from the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium, Dr. Jennings completed the Primary Care Mental Health Integration and Behavioral Medicine postdoctoral fellowship at the VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center and has experience working in both sleep medicine and primary care outpatient clinics. Caroline Jennings, PsyD, DBSM on Pyschology Today    

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a licensed clinical psychologist and empowerment coach with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in treating addictions and trauma, and has directed a number of treatment programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is currently the Clinical Director at Avery Lane, an innovative and holistic treatment program for women with co-occurring addiction and mental health disorders. Adriana has contributed to a number of books, including TJ Woodward's Conscious Being Workbook, The Conscious Recovery for Addiction and Conscious Recovery for Mental Health Workbooks, and the Conscious Creation Workbook, all of which she co-authored with him.  She has a private practice in San Francisco and travels around the world coaching and facilitating transformational and empowering workshops. She  also hosts a fascinating podcast called Kaleidoscope of Possibilities – Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health. Adriana loves to bring the most innovative and effective tools to her work, empowering people to overcome their imagined limitations, release their self-judgments, and discover the brilliance within – creating a life of infinite possibilities.   Dr. Adriana Popescu ACEP (Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology) Kaleidoscope of Possibilities ------ Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Rebekka Helford, MA, LMFT, offers attachment- and trauma-informed psychotherapy for adults as well as short-term intensive parenting consultation (including home visits) both remotely and at her Mar Vista office. Rebekka also trains associate therapists at Well Baby Center in Mar Vista, teaches graduate fellows at the Reiss Davis Clinical Fellowship at Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services, and facilitates parent/toddler education groups for Cassidy Preschool in Santa Monica. Rebekka earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Brown University and her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. She has trained at the Maple Counseling Center, Vista del Mar Child and Family Services, the Center for Reflective Communities, the Trauma Resiliency Institute, and the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute.   Rebekka Helford, LMFT "Welcome to Holland" by Emily Perl Kingsley ------ Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

Dr. Christine Coleman, PhD, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist , speaker, and consultant who specializes in the intersection of mental health and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Over the past 13 years, Dr. Coleman has provided clinical support in the areas of adolescent and women's mental health, attachment trauma, couples therapy, and a niched approach for people of color who have experienced various forms of racial trauma in and out of the workplace. She is also the Founder and Executive Director of Sol Sisters Inc., a nonprofit focused on ensuring that women from all backgrounds have access to opportunities for personal and professional evolution. Her unique approach to mental health through an intersectional lens has landed her on celebrity panels, and as a desired speaker for companies and organizations such as Pinterest, Mulesoft, Udemy, Coursera, the Major League Baseball Network, Yale, and the University of San Francisco. Dr. Coleman has been featured in Vogue, HuffPost, Variety, and Fast Company magazines, and has been recognized internationally throughout Bermuda, Canada, and South Africa.   Dr. Christine Coleman ------ Instagram LinkedIn

After growing up in France where people are more comfortable talking about sexuality, Claudia came to the US for college. A degree in Geography, an MA in Psychology and a PhD in Clinical Sexology led her to her career as a sex therapist. It is never boring. She wrote a book: Erotic Integrity, about how to be true to yourself erotically, and gave a TEDx talk about Performance Anxiety in Women. Her passion is coaching clients on how to have better relationships. Dr. SIX: healing the world one bedroom at a time.   Dr. Claudia Six, PhD Free 15-Minute Consultation Erotic Integrity Quiz Erotic Integrity: the Book ------ Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

Kaelly Arellano and Brandon Shindo are Licensed Clinical Social Workers and the co-founders of K & B Therapy, Inc.—a group practice located in Sherman Oaks, but servicing individuals all throughout California.   They specialize in providing culturally sensitive mental health services for young professionals, college students, and people of color. Kaelly is a proud first-generation Latina and Brandon is a fourth generation Japanese American. Together, they hope to be able to break down mental health stigmas within their communities by offering relatable therapeutic services that embrace culture, language, and the values of their clients.   K & B are also motivated to support other mental health professionals engage in preventative care for burnout and have developed a unique virtual group, “This Therapist Goes 2 Therapy” to provide a space where mental health professionals can also prioritize their wellness.   K & B Therapy ------ Kaelly's Instagram Brandon's Instagram Find Kaelly on LinkedIn Find Brandon on LinkedIn K & B Instagram Facebook

Dr. Liana Georgoulis is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Founder, and Clinical Director of Coast Psychological Services, a private mental health practice in Los Angeles. She has successfully been working with adults and couples for over 15 years. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Liana has a passion for Media Psychology and has consulted as a psychological expert for various media outlets including Buzzfeed and KABC, and has authored over 50 mental health articles on Wikihow.   Coast Psychological Services Dr. Liana Georgoulis ------ Instagram Facebook

Lauren Simas, LMFT is a psychotherapist specializing in treating ADHD or anxiety at any age. She works with clients online and in person in East Sacramento and El Dorado Hills.   Brilla Counseling Mindful Parenting for ADHD - Mark Bertin CHADD ADDitude ------ Facebook LinkedIn

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist with a private practice in Los Angeles, California. She's the author of the Psychology Today blog, MeaningFULL: Candid perspectives on self-image and mental health, and of the self-help/psychology book, MeaningFULL: 23 Life-Changing Stories of Conquering Dieting, Weight, & Body Image Issues. Alli has published articles in peer-reviewed journals, trade magazines, and online as well as presented educational workshops at international conferences, training facilities, graduate schools, and hospitals. A believer in advocacy and volunteerism, she has co-chaired committees for the Academy for Eating Disorders and the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals and run an eating disorders friends and family support group for over a decade. She's the creator of #ShakeIt for Self-Acceptance!® a public mental health event that educates through inspiration, fun, and flash mob dance.   Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S MeaningFULL: 23 Life-Changing Stories of Conquering Dieting, Weight, & Body Image Issues ------ Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Rebecca Good is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and graduated with a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. She has comprehensive experience working with young-adults and adolescents, as well as with adults, individuals with ADHD or who are neurodivergent, youth impacted by high-conflict divorce, and families impacted by substance use. She also specializes in treating trauma ranging from early attachment issues to acute PTSD symptoms.   Julia Herrera is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Manhattan Beach, California who has 8 plus years experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. She specializes in working with children and adolescents coping with anxiety, depression, academic pressures and parents going through divorce. She also works with parents contemplating or in the process of divorce. She utilizes a nonjudgmental and safe space for parents to navigate the co-parenting process while also providing ways to help their children adjust to family dynamic changes.   Breaking Ground Therapy Breathe Family Counseling and Wellness Center The Devastating Effect of Parental Alienation on Children The High Conflict Co-Parenting Podcast ------ Rebecca Good, PsyD on LinkedIn Julia Herrera, LMFT on LinkedIn

Dr. Lauren Lowe is a licensed clinical and sports psychologist. She is the director of Align Sports and Performance Psychology, a private practice located in San Francisco, CA. Align provides expert psychological care, mental skills coaching, consultation and presentations to the athletic community across California. As a former Division 1 athlete, Dr. Lowe understands both personally and professionally the unique needs of athletes which led her to launch Align to provide the specialized care athletes need and deserve.   Align Sports & Performance Psychology Athletes for Hope - Mental Health and Athletes The Brave Athlete: Simon Marshall, PhD ------ LinkedIn    

Dr. Leigh Goodrich is a general adult psychiatrist seeing patients at CalPsychiatry's Orange County and Los Angeles offices.  Her specialty areas of interest include: anxiety disorders, adolescent and transitional age youth (TAY) patient populations, women's mental health, and working with Spanish-speaking patients. Dr. Goodrich completed her residency in Psychiatry at The University of California, Irvine, where she served as chief resident. Prior to her residency training, much of her work centered on underserved communities and global mental health. Her research in rural Panama focused on prenatal education for indigenous women and barriers to accessing mental health screening and supports.   CalPsychiatry ------ Facebook Instagram LinkedIn