Marriage & Family Therapist Intern in Santa Clarita, CA
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Jennifer Begelfer, M.A., PPS. Supervised by James Walsh, LMFCC 21963
Counseling for Individuals, Children, and Adolescents
Valencia Therapy Services
Valencia Therapy Services
23236 Lyons Ave. #212
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Are you looking to make a positive change in your life but not quite sure what or how? Are there transitions in your life and you are unsure of how to cope with them? Do you have children and adolescents that you are finding hard to relate to? Do you feel stressed because of everything life throws at you? As your clinician, I want to work together to find a solution to these challenges. As humans, we should not have to deal with daily stress as a part of our lives and we shouldn’t have to figure it out all on our own.

I specialize in working with children and adolescents. These two age populations are crucial in human development. During these stages of life, children experience many confusing emotions that relate to self identity, peer relationships, family relationships, life transitions and school. Working with children that range from 2-18 years old has allowed me to develop my knowledge with this delicate population. Working with children and adolescents, I have been trained to use different theoretical approaches, that which includes systemic, cognitive behavioral, postmodern, and humanistic. I also have experience working in the school setting providing counseling support and working within special education. My role is to provide support not only to the child, but also to the parents and family.
Licenses/Certifications
 Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern (MFTI)
License Info
IMF 77615
Education
Master of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute
Anger Management Counselor, Training with Ingrid Caswell, LMFT - Anger Management Essentials
Pupil Personnel Services and a Child Welfare and Attendance Credential from Phillips Graduate Institute
Bachelor of Science in Human Services from University of Phoenix
Certified in Early Childhood Development from Los Angeles Pierce College
Trained in School Based Child Therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute.
Trained in Working with Adolescents from Phillips Graduate Institute
Trained in working with foster youth through the Los Angeles Unified School District
Experience working within a program designed for adolescents with emotional disturbance; providing therapy services to adolescents experiencing anxiety, school phobia, ADHD, depression, Autism Spectrum, relational issues, transition difficulties, anger, and self-esteem issues.
Bio
My therapeutic approach revolves around what the client desires to achieve. In working with the client, through collaboration, exploration, empowerment and recognition; I will help support the client through their process and to achieve their goals. My therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy based and Solution-Focused. Together, we can find how to make situations run a little smoother, step by step. I want my clients to leave session feeling empowered and full of energy. I want my clients to feel supported in making positive changes in their life.
Memberships:
CAMFT- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

SFV-CAMFT- San Fernando Valley- CAMFT

CASC- California Association of School Counselors

CAAMP- California Association of Anger Management

NAMA- National Anger Management Association
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Therapy
 Adolescents
 Anger Management
 Anxiety and Panic
 Autism Spectrum Disorder
 Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
 Bicultural Difficulties
 Body Image Issues
 Caregiver Issues
 Children's Counseling
 Couples
 Depression
 Divorce
 Domestic Violence
 Eating Disorders
 Educational Therapy
 Family Conflict
 Gay or Lesbian Issues
 Gender Identity / Transgenderism
 Gifted / Talented Issues
 Grief and Loss
 Group Therapy
 Learning Disabilities
 Life and Wellness Coaching
 Life Transitions
 Loneliness
 Marriage & Family Therapy
 Marriage Counseling
 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
 Play Therapy
 Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
 Problem Gambling
 Psychoanalysis
 Relationship Issues
 Self-Esteem Issues
 Seniors and Elder Care Issues
 Sexual Dysfunction
 Stress Management
 Trauma and PTSD
 Women's Issues
 Work and Career Issues
Nearby Cities
  Canyon Country   Castaic   Chatsworth   Granada Hills   La Quinta   Mission Hills   Newhall   Northridge   Pacoima   Porter Ranch   San Fernando   Stevenson Ranch   Sylmar   Valencia
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