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Hello, I'm Catherine, a DNP, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a specialization in treating adults with ADHD, anxiety and depression. By serving the underserved population, I found my passion for mental health and psychiatry. My focus is helping clients navigate the complexities of mental health and improving overall well-being.
I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and high performers—including Division I athletes, professionals, and anyone striving to meet high expectations. In my work, I’ve learned that growth happens at the edge of comfort—where support and challenge meet. My clients often tell me they appreciate my ability to be both direct and deeply compassionate, creating a space where they feel seen, understood, and encouraged to move forward.
Born in Taiwan, raised in Southern California, and trained in San Francisco and New Mexico, I bring a blend of cultural humility, life experience, and professional training into every session. As an Asian American therapist, I value identity, culture, and lived experience as essential pieces of healing. I aim to create a space where you can show up as your real self—without judgment, without masks.
Hello, my name is Ryan. I treat adults using psychodynamic psychotherapy. This is ideal for clients who are willing to be introspective about their problems and are okay with being confronted in a direct way. This type of therapy can be hard but provides the basis for deep and meaningful work.
I'm Melody Claiborne, a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) licensed in Washington and California. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, and depression, offering thorough diagnostic evaluations and personalized medication management for adults. I believe in care that sees the whole person — not just a diagnosis. Having witnessed patients go unheard during their most vulnerable moments, I built my practice around genuine advocacy and connection. I work at your pace, in a safe and supportive environment where your concerns are fully heard and your goals guide your treatment.
Welcome! Seeking help is the first step and sometimes the most difficult. Over the last several years, I have had the privilege to work with adults struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief. My work has centered around helping adults process and express painful emotions that have never been shared with others.
Therapy is a place to be yourself, without judgement, feel safe, heard and understood. I take a client centered, collaborative, trauma informed approach to the work.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with an MA in Psychology in Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy, and a BS in Psychology. My clinical background includes private practice, community mental health, inpatient care, crisis response, and school-based settings. I have expertise in crisis assessment and intervention, adolescent mental health, autism, and ADHD.
I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or are navigating difficult life seasons. As a parent of children with special needs, I understand the unique challenges families face in balancing a child’s needs with their own emotional well-being. I draw on both my personal and clinical experience to help clients navigate treatment, school systems, IEPs, advocacy, and complex parenting.
I am known for working well with individuals who are shy and who may be fearful of entering therapy. I have a specialization in the diagnosis/assessment and treatment of AD/HD and learning disorders such as dyslexia. My therapeutic approach is primarily based on cognitive behavioral and Dialectic Behavior theories . Pragmatism describes my approach to treatment. Management of chronic mental illness, and adjustment issues relating to ethnic/cultural/generational and religious issues are also areas which I specialize in.
I believe that at times addressing questions pertaining to meaning in life can be as important as changing behavioral patterns and emotions. Specific treatment modalities I use are ultimately dependent upon the needs of each individual and the established efficac of a particular therapeutic intervention. Socratic questioning is often used to help individuals gain personal insight. I will be happy to work in conjunction with a psychiatrist or other physician.
My ethnic background is Chinese, Okinawan, and Japanese. I grew up in Hawaii and have interned at clinics specializing in Asian/Pacific Islander clients.
Currently I work as Learning Disabilities Specialist at Santa Monica College. I have assisted students in receiving testing accommodations on the SAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, Bar Exam, MCAT, medical Step exams and medical licensure exams, and DAT. I have worked as a LD Specialist at UCL, the University of Hawaii, and UC Berkeley. I was a Psychology Professor for over 12 years in my earlier career.
I am a dedicated LCSW with 25 years of experience. I obtained my MSW from USC and a BA in psychology at UCLA. I am skillful in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and specializes in women's health, stress management and trauma-informed care. My approaches are rooted in evidence-based outcomes and best clinical practices. I utilize mindfulness /self-awareness techniques to help clients develop coping and problem-solving skills, so they can achieve their goals and positive lasting change.
I’m a Latina Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience in the mental health field. I feel honored by the privilege of walking alongside people on their own individual path toward healing.
I’ve worked with clients navigating depression, trauma, anxiety, and ADHD utilizing the appropriate modalities, I see each person as a whole individual, not a diagnosis.
I believe in working together with my clients to find solutions that truly fit their lives. As a bilingual therapist, I bring compassionate, culturally attuned care to every session, and I’m here to support you fully in your own journey toward well-being.
Soy una Trabajadora Social Clínica Licenciada latina, con más de 14 años de experiencia en el campo de la salud mental. Me siento honrada por el privilegio de acompañar a las personas en su propio camino individual hacia la sanación.
He trabajado con clientes que enfrentan depresión, trauma, ansiedad y TDAH, y veo a cada persona como un ser completo, no como un diagnóstico. Creo en trabajar junto a mis clientes para encontrar soluciones que realmente se ajusten a sus vidas.
Como terapeuta bilingüe, ofrezco un cuidado compasivo y culturalmente sensible en cada sesión, y estoy aquí para apoyarte plenamente en tu propio camino hacia el bienestar.
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