Denise Pont, MS, LMFT
Denise B. Pont, LMFT
Denise B. Pont, LMFT, Inc.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (lic # 50848) specializing in individual, couples and family therapy and I maintain a private practice in Westlake Village, California.
My theoretical orientation is interactive Cognitive Behavioral and Solution focused therapy, but I am also very comfortable using a more Psychodynamic approach. I want to support my clients as they develop their own 'tool-bag' of coping skills to empower themselves to manage their lives and to improve their overall functioning. During a therapy session, I provide support, encouragement and practical feedback to help my clients. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. As a private practitioner I help clients with Anxiety, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Gender identity concerns, Marital Problems and Mood Disorders.
I hold a certification as an AOD Counselor (Alcohol & Other Drug) and I have expertise in helping men, women and adolescents with addiction issues; whether the addiction is to street drugs, prescription drugs, alcohol or to the internet. (Gaming, pornography, chat-rooms, cyber-infidelity).
I am certified in Internet Addiction and the Psychology of the Web.
I am the on-site Therapist for A Wildwood Recovery Center, which is a residential treatment center located in Thousand Oaks.
Experience:
Ventura County Behavioral Health:Dual-Diagnosis Clinician
Telecare corporation
Turning Point
Aegis Methadone Clinic
West Coast Counseling Center
Simi Valley Free Clinic
A Community Recovery Center
Education/Training
I graduated from California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, with a Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology, with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy.
I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology from California State University Northridge
Bio
Providing individual, couples and family psychotherapy.
Treatment specialization includes:
Therapy for Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders and other mental health disorders.
Therapy for families who have a loved one with a chronic mental illness, such as Schizophrenia.
Therapy for families coping with life-threatening medical illness.
Couples therapy: learn effective communication skills and how to 'argue' safely. Practice repair work in your marriage.
Family therapy, and therapy for new 'blended families' adjusting to changes.
Therapy for Addiction and Chemical Dependency; whether to alcohol, prescription drugs, illicit drugs or the internet (cyber-sex, cyber infidelity, gaming).
Adjusted fee for College students who are required to undergo personal psychotherapy as part of their training.
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that range from therapy for depression and addiction to couples counseling and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs. I provide education and therapy, and will refer clients to other mental health providers, such as a psychiatrist for a medication consultation as needed. I have access to many resources in the community and am a firm believer in a treatment team for specific mental health issues.
Memberships
Professional Activities and Memberships
I am a clinical member of CAMFT - California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
Payments Accepted
Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Hours:Day, Evenings, and Weekend hours
License:LMFT Lic # 50848
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Loneliness
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Addiction
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Adolescents
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Marriage Counseling
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Anger Management
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Men's Issues
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Anxiety and Panic
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Premarital Counseling
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Body Image Issues
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Relationship Issues
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Caregiver Issues
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Children's Counseling
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Stress Management
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Chronic Illness
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Trauma and PTSD
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Couples
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Women's Issues
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Depression
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Work and Career Issues
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Grief and Loss
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Licenses/Certifications
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Certified Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor (MFCC)
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Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
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Clinical Fellow, American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (AAMFT)
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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