Mental Health Counselor / Therapist in Sherman Oaks, CA
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Lemon-Aid Counseling
When Life Gives You Lemons ...
Lemon-Aid Counseling
4910 Van Nuys Blvd
Suite 301
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When life gives you lemons ... what do you do? We don't always choose our life circumstances, but we CAN choose what to do with them.

Relationships are complex. Even if you were not previously married and have no kids, each of you still brings a LOT of other people with you -- your parents, siblings, previous dates, friends, grandparents, sometimes even media stars -- that create a VERY crowded room! Add to that any individual stress, anxiety, medical condition, life transition, eating disorder, or addiction and it is a miracle you have gotten as far as you have intact!

I will help you understand what is causing your relationship problems and what to do to fix them. You will learn Emotionally Intelligent Communication that can improve all your personal and work relationships.
I sometimes conduct sessions that are not framed by the clock, working with individuals or couples until a natural stopping point. This flexible scheduling allows for resolution and re-direction in a more time-friendly manner. I help couples learn to value and appreciate the differences that have been driving them apart, and to regain the loving feelings that brought them together. I help those with a medical condition deal with the anger, depression, frustration, and other feelings that are associated with illness, and I also provide a safe place for their family members or significant others to deal with their own feelings and concerns.

Whatever sadness, despair or challenge you face, it is my honor to help you come to terms with your issues and make life-affirming choices to bring you more joy and contentment, transforming life's lemons into something sweet.
Licenses/Certifications
 Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)
 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
License Info
MFC 7729 California
Education
• PhD University of Southern California, 1985
• MA California State University, Northridge, 1974
• BS California State University, Los Angeles, 1967
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, 1976
• Several teaching and counseling credentials
Bio
I am co-author of The Language of Emotional Intelligence (McGraw Hill, 2008). I hold a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology / Existential Psychotherapy from USC, and have also trained with some of the best in the fields of relationships, emotional intelligence, neurobiology, trauma, humanistic psychology, mind/body psychotherapy, Buddhist/mindfulness meditation, and other leading edge areas. I hold several teaching credentials and have many years of experience with learners of all ages, from infants to adults, and am expert in designing interventions that meet your personal learning styles. As Mental Health Editor of the award-winning page, I have written and/or edited more than 60 mental health articles on a variety of topics.

Working through my own painful losses and life experiences (including developing a chronic medical condition) combined with more than 30 years experience helping others, I am uniquely qualified to assist you with your life issues.
Memberships:
California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)
Association for Humanistic Psychology (AHP)
Business Network International (BNI)
Worthwhile Referral Sources (WRS)
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Payments Accepted
Cash, Check, Credit Card, Debit Card, Paypal
Hours
Day and evening, by appointment
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Therapy
 Adolescents
 Anger Management
 Anxiety and Panic
 Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
 Body Image Issues
 Caregiver Issues
 Chronic Illness
 Couples
 Depression
 Divorce
 Eating Disorders
 Gay or Lesbian Issues
 Grief and Loss
 Group Therapy
 Life Transitions
 Loneliness
 Marriage & Family Therapy
 Marriage Counseling
 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
 Online / Teletherapy
 Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
 Relationship Issues
 Self-Esteem Issues
 Seniors and Elder Care Issues
 Stress Management
 Trauma and PTSD
 Women's Issues
 Work and Career Issues
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