Mental Health Counselor / Therapist in Los Angeles, CA
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Cathy Graf, MFT
Cathy Graf, M.A., MFT
Cathy Graf, Marriage And Family Therapy, Inc.
Location
2001 Barrington Ave, #301   
Los AngelesCA 90024
Additional Location
3815 W. Olive Ave.   
BurbankCA 91505
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Practice Information
Treatment specialization includes:

* All types of Depression, including hopelessness and despair
* Generalized or situational Anxiety and Panic
* Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse
* Victims of PTSD are offered insight, support and skills to manage their symptoms and find healing
* Assistance in restoring health and a sense of well-being following Car Accidents, Falls and Pre- and Post- Surgery
* All forms of Life Transitions, such as marriage, children, career change, moving, divorce or separation
* Relationship and Intimacy Issues are addressed to improve interpersonal relationships
* Conflict Resolution and Couples counseling
Licenses/Certifications
 Certified Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor (MFCC)
License Info
MFC45297, California
Education
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed by the State of California (MFC45197). I am also a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT). I am a certified Mental Health Provider to the American Red Cross as a part of their disaster response teams.

My professional training includes a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Antioch University in Los Angeles, California. I have been in private practice since 2007.

In addition to my Master's Degree, I am certified in Somatic Experiencing®. Somatic Experiencing® is a gentle, yet powerful method designed to release overwhelming stress and its resulting symptoms from the body. To read more about Somatic Experiencing®. I am also certified to use touch therapeutically for trauma resolution.
Bio:
Background

Prior to becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have had extensive experience working in the public sector and in an educational environment. I have lived with the pressures and demands of the corporate world and know first hand the stress it can produce in our lives, relationships and physical bodies. As a result of my own journey toward growth, I made a choice to change careers mid-life and become a therapist.

Philosophy

I believe that everyone has the capacity to connect to his or her authentic self and learn one's own internal process. I recognize that each one of us is the expert to who we each are. As a psychotherapist, I am honored to walk this path with clients who seek counseling to change and grow to enjoy their life on a deeper level. I believe that life experiences are reflected not only in our thoughts and emotions but are stored in the body on a deep physical level. I offer a holistic therapeutic approach integrating body, mind and spirit in my practice. My style is compassionate, engaging, and mindful. My aim is to provide support within a safe environment as a foundation for the work.
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Payments Accepted
Cash, check, credit cards,
Hours
Flexible
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Therapy
 Anger Management
 Anxiety and Panic
 Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
 Body Image Issues
 Caregiver Issues
 Chronic Illness
 Couples
 Depression
 Divorce
 Eating Disorders
 Grief and Loss
 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
 Work and Career Issues
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  Inglewood   Universal City
  Marina Del Rey   Valley Village
  North Hollywood   Van Nuys
  Pacific Palisades   Venice
  Playa Del Rey   West Hollywood
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