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Jordan Derbis
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#156575
I graduated from California Poly Pomona with my Masters in May of 2022. I received my undergraduate degrees in psychology and criminal justice from the University of Georgia in 2018. I have spent time as an elementary school mental health counselor as well as a community mental health therapist, and have experience treating individuals, children, and families from a wide range of populations and cultural backgrounds.
I tend to employ a more person-centered style of therapy, using a multicultural lens to tailor treatment to each client's individual needs. I draw upon elements of CBT and trauma-focused CBT to help individuals tap into some of the roots of their negative thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Life can be incredibly challenging and unpredictable, and my goal is to help my clients grow, progress, and manage the obstacles that life throws our way. Self-forgiveness and self-love are themes that drive my therapeutic work.
Almog Shanun, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#89042
My primary focus is working with adolescents and young adults needing support in anxiety, stress, life transitions, self-esteem, and interpersonal issues. With empathy, authenticity, and humor, I strive to empower my clients toward their goals.
My approach is to integrate more Solution-Focused care for my clients. My style is responsive, tailoring interventions to the unique needs and goals of each individual. Which is why I'm flexible with implementing CBT, DBT, and Trauma Focused skills as well. I believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where my clients can feel empowered to explore their challenges and cultivate change.
"Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, and the word happy would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness. It is far better to take things as they come along with patience and equanimity." - Carl Jung
I acquired my Master’s in Clinical Psychology with an interest in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. My passion is martial arts and encouraging others to understand their strengths while providing them with helpful tools. Mental health struggles are real and in order to do real work, I feel we must block the exits and stay in. Breaking free can be challenging and we don't have to face it alone.
I have experience working with different populations, mainly with couples and adolescents. My expertise is working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, body image issues, abuse, trauma, depression, grief, behavioral issues, and more. I strive to be a vessel to affect the desired change in the lives that I serve. I appreciate the opportunity to work with you and identify the tools one can most benefit from through therapy!
Jessica Pelikan
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
#153157
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Nicole Georgino
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
#149081
“I do my thing and you do your thing.
I am not in this world to live up to your expectations,
And you are not in this world to live up to mine.
You are you, and I am I, and if by chance we find each other,
it’s beautiful. If not, it can’t be helped.”
— Fritz Perls, Gestalt Prayer
I graduated from Wheaton College with a BA in philosophy and Italian studies in 2015, and earned a M.A. in clinical psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles in 2024. I trained with CPLA for 1 ½ years as a school counsellor in East LA. My experience has been in supporting children, adolescents, and their parents/caregivers with: family dynamics, challenging relationships, communication, anxiety, depression, academic performance, motivation, self-esteem, identity, sexuality, behaviour, rage, self-harm, suicidality, trauma, and child abuse.
Therapy is—above all else—collaborative and creative. We start with what’s working for you now, and build from there. Part of the process is finding what works for you, whatever that looks like. My style has a psychodynamic and Gestalt foundation, with attachment and neurodevelopmental lenses. I often incorporate psychoeducation, and, when appropriate, play, art, and Sandtray therapy. I am also a certified provider of AutPlay Therapy, a neuro-affirming play therapy that addresses the needs of neurodivergent folks.
As we bring attention to the present and explore its relationship to the past, we work to notice these parts and accept them as us. We transform into someone greater by accepting our entire selves as we are. Together, we establish a language for your internal experience so you make sense of it, and change how you interpret and interact with yourself and others. Where adults use words, children are naturally fluent in the language of play. Regardless of age, we can work together to resolve our innermost conflicts and find peace. your paragraph here.
Nicole's Style of Therapy
I graduated from Azusa Pacific University with my Master's in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. I completed my Bachelor's in Allied Health with a minor in Psychology in 2021. I have worked in the mental health field for over three years working at a residential facility helping individuals who struggle with an eating disorder. I also have experience treating adolescents and adults in community mental health from diverse backgrounds.
I believe each individual is the expert of their own experiences; therefore, I take on a collaborative and individualized approach in therapy together. In doing so, I like to utilize various approaches and modalities depending on each individual and their personalized treatment goals. I tend to gravitate towards elements of person-centered, psychodynamic, CBT, ERP, and strength-based therapy. Additionally, I am trained in EMDR to support clients in addressing trauma and stress-related issues.
Michelle Rutherford
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
#142905
Our Therapists
Almog's Style of Therapy
I believe therapy is one of the greatest gifts that we can give to ourselves. It is an opportunity to explore and learn about the mysteries of our inner self. When I am working with a client both of us discover a vast new world that waits to unfold.
I studied at Pacifica Graduate Institute, a graduate school dedicated to discovering the inner contents of the self and the secrets of the archetypes of our humanity. I believe in working with my clients face to face, together, by sharing a journey in order to learn about the hardships of today while gaining knowledge about past and present experiences.
I believe in and encourage my client’s strength and ability to solve their own problems and become the healers of their own wounds. I work as a guide and as a fellow traveller in your journey toward self discovery. With every step we take toward discovery, I work hand in hand with my clients, letting them lead in finding the sources of their suffering and their capability to heal them.
Treatment Modalities: Person Centered Therapy, Post Jungian, Family Systems, Trauma Theory, Sex Therapy, and working within the Feminine Principle. I work with LGBTQ community and with all kind of diversity. At Eye Of The Storm counseling I specialize with Adolescents, Adults, Relationships, Individuation, Immigration, Life Changes, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Sexual Issues, Personal Growth and Development, Life Style issues, and Court referrals.
Michelle's Style of Therapy
Almog is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Almog has been practicing therapy since 2009 with large diversity of clients. He works with individuals, couples, and families. He has a variety of skills from working with severe trauma to court cases; LGBTQ and diversity issues.
Almog's unique understanding of working with teenagers, athletes, veterans, and life style issue and extensive experience working with them.
Services in English and Hebrew דוברי עברית.
Professional Affiliations: California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT); San Gabriel Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (SGV-CAMFT)