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Mindstories is a fascinating podcast focused on unraveling the many forms of psychological therapeutic intervention. Covering medication management, established & alternative therapies, & women’s mental health, our expert guests share highly informative & valuable information. Mindstories is hosted by Dr. Josephine McNary, a Stanford / Tulane / UCLA-trained Psychiatrist. In her practice, CalPsychiatry, she & her team focus on women’s mental health, mood & anxiety disorders, ADD, PTSD & addiction.
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Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Dr. Scott is a clinical psychologist licensed in California. Her primary focus is health psychology, and she is passionate about helping people overcome insomnia, quit smoking and manage weight. She also provides psychotherapy focused on anxiety, depression, adjustment, school/work stress and grief. She provides private practice care exclusively through live video interface (telehealth) and she treats patients located anywhere in the state of California.
In addition to private practice, Dr. Scott is also President and co-founder of SessionSync.com, a telehealth platform that connects patients and psychologists nationwide. The goal of Session Sync is to expand mental health services, destigmatize care, and create an experience that is more convenient (no travel time), more cost effective (no commuting costs) and more comfortable (occurring in one’s own space). Asking for help can be challenging enough and Session Sync makes initiating care as easy as possible.
Behavioral therapy works best for insomnia
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Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Dr. Mimi Shagaga is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles, California. She is in private practice and specializes in conducting psychological testing and assessment. Her areas of focus include assessing for ADHD, specific learning disorders and differential diagnosis. Dr. Mimi has completed advanced training and research in the areas of neuropsychology and human sexuality. In addition to her work with psychological assessment, she specializes in offering therapy services to individuals dealing with sexually compulsive behaviors. She is currently offering virtual assessment and therapy services throughout the state of California.
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Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Rose Skeeters is the CVO of Thrive: Mind/Body, LLC, an innovative mindset coaching & online counseling practice aimed at empowering motivated individuals to master every area of their life. She specializes in family & relationship counseling–helping couples, parents, & families get and stay on the same page. Rose is also the host of From Borderline to Beautiful, a podcast aimed at helping individuals with BPD, CPTSD, and EUPD find hope and help in their recovery journeys. Are you interested in working with Rose? Schedule a consult with her here or contact her today at Rose@thriveonlinecounseling.com.
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Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Diana Lipson-Burge is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist founder of The Energy Resource. Diana has been a nutrition consultant for over 33 years and is recognized in Southern California as a leading expert in mindful/intuitive eating, disordered eating, and sports nutrition.
She works closely with GI disorders, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, as well as ADHD/Autism spectrum. Her clients have included The Los Angeles Clippers (NBA), The Los Angeles Kings (NHL), and to members of the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP). She has consulted for several Fortune 500 corporations, the Motion Picture and Television Fund, Health and Fitness Journal and a mentor for Cal State Long Beach Undergraduate Internship Nutrition Program.
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Dr. Rabkin is a general psychiatrist, working with a variety of patients in her outpatient practice. While she specializes in medication management, she uses a multimodal approach with clients that draws upon psychotherapy, mindfulness work, Yoga psychology, and other integrative practices.
Dr. Rabkin obtained her bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and cell biology from Rice University. She went on to earn her MD from Baylor College of Medicine. She completed her psychiatry residency training at the University of Southern California, where her training included women’s mental health, mood and anxiety disorders, cognitive behavior therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and psychiatric consultation for medically ill persons with mental health needs.
Passionate about the complex interplay between medical illness and mental health, Dr. Rabkin went on to complete specialty fellowship training in consult-liaison psychiatry at Stanford University. Her training included experience with psycho-oncology, transplant psychiatry, and psychosomatic medicine. She is currently undergoing yoga teacher certification training to further enhance her ability to provide holistic care for her clients.
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Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Dr. Nazanin Moali is a licensed clinical psychologist and an AASECT certified Sex Therapist. Her private practice is located in Torrance and she specializes in working with couples and individuals struggling with issues of sex and intimacy.
Dr. Moali hosts a weekly podcast called Sexology introducing the most intriguing findings in psychology of sex and intimacy.
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Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Dr. Chang is a clinical psychologist who has been providing science-based psychological treatment in downtown Los Angeles since 2008. Using evidence-based treatments and a compassionate approach, she offers expertise based on a decade of experience at prestigious research-oriented psychology programs, including UCLA and NYU Child Study Center, with degrees from Princeton University and The University of Georgia. In addition to helping with stress, relationships, and problem-solving, Dr. Chang specializes in treating anxiety, mood disorders, and OCD as well as numerous co-occurring conditions.
She is the founder of Golden Hour Therapy, a group therapy practice in downtown Los Angeles, as well as Therapy Lab. Therapy Lab is an innovative therapy practice, offering science-based therapy on a straightforward timeline. They aim to support your mental health goals in a way that’s radically efficient, transparent and effective
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Sara Stanizai (she/her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the owner of Prospect Therapy, a queer and trans affirming therapy practice with a special focus on mental health for first-generation, immigrant, and bicultural communities. She is also on the board of the LA Bi Task Force which promotes education, advocacy and visibility for the Bi+ community in Los Angeles. Sara regularly gives presentations and workshops on Impostor Syndrome in First-Generation Americans, and is facilitating an Afghan-American women's therapy group starting in November, 2020.
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Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Suzette Bray is the founder and Executive Director of Village Counseling and Wellness. She has completed extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) from thought leaders in the field. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Suzette has led several innovative mental health programs for adults, teens, children and families, giving her unique insight into strategies and solutions for positive change through evidence-based treatments. In addition to running Village Counseling and Wellness, Suzette is also a well-known speaker in the field, often presenting on the topics of parenting, mental health issues of children, adolescents and adults, Borderline Personality Disorder and DBT.
Village Counseling and Wellness
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Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Dr. Maguire is a general adult psychiatrist, treating a wide variety of psychiatric illnesses with particular interests in depression, anxiety, maternal mental health, and ADHD. She earned her medical degree from the University of Rochester and completed her psychiatry residency at the University of Southern California/LAC+USC.
Dr. Maguire is passionate in her belief that while medication can be an important part of healing, it should be combined with therapy, nutrition, meditation, exercise, and other significant lifestyle changes. Her holistic approach to treatment enables her to develop a sense of trust with her patients, working with them to come up with highly personal solutions to change their lives for the better.
Dr. Maguire has a special interest in perinatal mental health and in Latinx populations; she treats patients in both Spanish and English. She would be honored to participate in your healing process.