Licensed since 1996, I am a marriage and family therapist and a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Long Beach/South Bay Chapter Chapter.  I hold an undergraduate degree from  Wellesley College and a master's degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles.

I work with individuals, couples, and groups on relationship issues of all kinds.  I also have experience working with survivors of physical and sexual abuse, and with codependency and Adult Children of Alcoholics issues.  I have led Survivors After Suicide bereavement support groups in connection with Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center.  I have a background in music and also enjoy working with people who are shy, highly sensitive, creative, or musical.  I was featured as a pet loss consultant on the radio shows "Talking Animals" and "The Dog Dish." 

My recent articles "Healing the Pain From Your Own Betrayals" and "When Your Passion Becomes Your Addiction" were published in the 2008 issues (July and January) of South Bay Woman magazine.  My article "Help!  I've Outgrown My Best Friend!" appeared in the December 2006 issue of South Bay Woman.

For more information, or to discuss whether I might be of service to you, I invite you to call me at (310) 538-3512, or e-mail me at ann@therapy-conscious.com.