Dr. Brett Furst, Psy.D, LMFT specializes in treating adult and adolescent adoptees who struggle with a variety of issues, both related and not related to their adoption. Adoptees are almost twice as likely to suffer from addiction, mental health, ADHD, and a variety of other mental health related issues than their non-adopted counterparts, while also experiencing a distant scarcity of specialized services to help them. To better serve this population, Dr. Brett has created some of the first treatment protocols specific to adult/adolescent adoptees, and frequently speaks to and trains other clinicians around the country to better serve this population.

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The Primal Wound: Understanding The Adopted Child by Nancy Verrier

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Karla Schlags is the founder of California Integrative Counseling Center, a group practice in San Francisco specializing in therapy with couples and individuals that have may have relational issues, feelings of burn-out, are anxious, and more specifically, are diagnosed with ADHD.  The practice takes an integrative approach to treating ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and other mood disorders. They provide individual, couples and group therapy, and collaborate with psychiatrists, coaches, and other members of their clients' network of providers.

Cecilia (Ceci) Walken, LMFT is passionate about working with adults who have ADHD, especially those whom were never diagnosed in childhood and have been struggling for decades to understand why their goals and dreams are often just out of reach. She employs an empathetic, warm, practical and clear treatment style. Ceci approaches her own ADHD with kindness, curiosity, problem solving, warmth and humor and draws upon similar perspectives to work with her clients. Ceci is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness and executive function skills training.

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Dr. Kelly Vincent is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and owner of Nourished Wellness Group, a holistic group mental health practice located in Encinitas, CA. She is passionate about working with women who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, self-esteem, and navigating life transitions. Dr. Vincent utilizes a mind-body approach when working with her clients, often supplementing traditional talk therapy with EMDR, yoga therapy, meditation/visualizations, walk talk, and somatic therapies.

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Dr. Steven Siragusa specializes in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry with a focus on evidenced-based holistic mental healthcare. He is board-certified in general psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and an active member of multiple professional medical associations.

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Dr. Mann is a clinical psychologist, Air force Veteran and San Diego resident. His clinical practice focuses on anxiety related disorders,  trauma and insomnia. Before entering the field of psychology he worked as a programmer and data analyst for a variety of corporations and currently works in private practice offering telehealth services in California, Hawaii, DC, Maryland and Virginia. Outside of work he is an avid surfer traveling all over the world to catch the perfect wave!

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Behavioral and psychological treatments for chronic insomnia disorder in adults: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinical practice guideline

Clinical Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Insomnia in Adults

Quiet Your Mind and Get to Sleep - Colleen E. Carney and Rachel Manber

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Amanda Stemen, MS, LCSW is a licensed therapist and owner of FUNdaMENTAL Growth, a therapy, coaching, educational, and consulting business based out of Los Angeles, CA. Her background in psychology, education, outdoor and therapeutic recreation, and athletic coaching has led her to develop a unique way of supporting healing and growth. She takes people off the couch and out into the natural world to help them connect more deeply with themselves, others, and something greater. She also uses mindfulness, movement and body awareness, creativity, and play along with more traditional therapeutic methods to address each person and group's specific concerns and goals. Amanda brings a fresh approach to well-being that reminds us that life is an adventure and can be beautiful and rewarding even if it’s challenging at times.

Fundamental Growth - Amanda Stemen, MS, LCSW

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Farah Zerehi, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with almost four years of experience in working with individuals, couples, and families. She obtained her Master of Art in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California. Her clinical practice is deeply rooted in principles of social justice, trauma-informed care, and a commitment to providing personalized treatment. Farah firmly believes that high-quality clinical care must be tailored to each individual and encompass a holistic approach.

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Dr. Vaudrey is a Clinical Psychologist and founder of Sunlight Psychological Services, a child psychology practice in the Los Angeles area. 

Dr. Vaudrey earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University. She gained extensive training at some of California's leading child psychology centers including Pacific Clinics, Hathaway-Sycamores, and the UC Davis Children's hospital. Dr. Vaudrey completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Child and Family Guidance Center, where she stayed on as a supervising psychologist for several years. In 2019, Dr. Vaudrey founded Sunlight Psychological Services in Agoura Hills, with a mission to cultivate relational wellness for the whole family.

Dr. Vaudrey and her team specialize in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, a leading evidence-based family therapy for parents with children under 8. PCIT is unique because it supports parents in real-life situations by providing live coaching through a two-way mirror. Parents learn new skills rapidly which often brings quick relief to chaotic households.

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With over a decade of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Supervisor, Sarah Burney is a leading expert in her field who has found her purpose in helping others find freedom, safety, and peace. 

In session with Sarah, you'll benefit from her humanistic and psychoanalytic therapeutic approach, and implementation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), & various other trauma-focused evidence-based interventions. Using compassion, authenticity, and humor, Sarah creates a safe environment where honesty and growth are encouraged. With this approach, you'll feel supported, and simultaneously challenged to take steps towards your goals.

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Dr. Coleman is a psychologist in private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area and a Senior Fellow with the Council on Contemporary Families. He has written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, NBC Think, The Behavioral Scientist, CNN, MarketWatch, the San Francisco Chronicle, Greater Good Magazine, AEON, Huffington Post, Psychology Today and more. He is the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles and chapters and has written four books, most recently: The Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties and How to Heal the Conflict (Penguin Random House). A frequent guest on the Today Show and NPR he has also been featured on Sesame Street, 20/20, Good Morning America, PBS, America Online Coaches, and numerous news programs for FOX, ABC, CNN, and NBC television.

Joshua Coleman, Ph.D.

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