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Dr. Jaime Elizabeth Medvene, Ph.D.

Dr. Jaime Elizabeth Medvene, Ph.D., has been a licensed Psychologist for over 20 years. Dr. Medvene’s office has over 10 experienced Therapists to support your healing. Dr. Medvene also offers Music, Movement and Memory in over 10 facilities, supporting the elderly in their final stage of life.

If you should have any questions, please contact, The Psychology Center at 818-981-7845. The Psychology Center is located at 30200 Agoura Road #190, in Agoura Hills CA.

Paul Goldin MA., LMFT.

BACKGROUND SUMMARY licensed Marriage, Family, and Therapist (LMFT), with more than thirty years of training and experience, specializing in child psychology (1989-Present). An Educational Therapist (1983- 1989) with primary focus on reading and learning disorders. Retired elementary school teacher with thirty-two years of experience in the Los Angeles Unified School District (1977- 2009).

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS Therapist: • Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist in Private Practice at the Psychology Center at The Ridge • Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist, Intern providing 12 hours weekly at the Center for Individual and Family Counseling to satisfy required hours for Licensure by the State of California • Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist, Trainee at the San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center

Paul Goldin MA., LMFT. License # LMFT34967

Dr. Kimberly Huerta

Dr. Kimberly Huerta is a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to providing culturally sensitive and evidence-based therapy for adults 18 and older. Dr. Huerta takes an empathic, client-centered approach to meet each of her clients where they are at. Her specialty areas include working with individuals and/or couples with a history of trauma, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Anxiety, Autism spectrum disorder, Bipolar disorders, Conduct/Disruptive disorders, Depression, Major depressive disorder, Mood disorders, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Panic attacks/Disorders, Phobias and Postpartum mental health. Dr. Huerta believes in a collaborative, empathic, and non-judgmental approach to therapy to help support clients through their journey and create meaningful changes in their lives.

Dr. Huerta received her Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) from Saybrook University in San Francisco, CA. She has extensive experience working in a wide range of clinical settings, including non-profits, hospitals, outpatient programs, and treatment facilities located throughout the Los Angeles and Washington, DC Metro area. Throughout her years of clinical training and experiences in diverse clinical settings, Dr. Huerta recognizes how important the role of culture and identity is on mental health and the importance of incorporating integrative therapeutic modalities into sessions that support each client individually. By honoring individuality along with empathy and unconditional positive regard, clients are able to increase positive self-awareness and create a narrative that ultimately supports emotional growth.

Frankie Ingrassia

Frankie Ingrassia is an Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in narrative therapy. With a rich background in the film industry, Frankie brings a unique understanding of storytelling to her therapeutic practice. She believes that while emotions and experiences shape us, they do not have to define our identity. With a deep commitment to helping clients rewrite their life stories, Frankie uses narrative therapy to guide individuals in separating themselves from their problems. She emphasizes externalization, a key technique that helps clients view their issues as separate from themselves, allowing them to reclaim control over their narratives.

Frankie's approach is particularly focused on dismantling the “shoulds” that often weigh heavily on her clients, such as "I should have done better" or "I should be farther along in life." These societal and personal constructs can create a sense of failure and anxiety, trapping individuals in a negative cycle. By challenging these narratives, Frankie empowers her clients to step out of the limiting beliefs that hold them back.

In her practice, Frankie places her clients firmly in the driver's seat, believing that they are the experts of their own lives. She works collaboratively with them, encouraging self-exploration and self-definition. This process helps clients uncover new perspectives and possibilities, fostering a sense of agency and self-worth. Whether dealing with creative blocks, relationship issues, or personal struggles, Frankie's compassionate and client-centered approach supports individuals in finding new directions and rediscovering their joy.

Through her insightful and empowering therapy, Frankie Ingrassia assists clients in rewriting their life stories, promoting growth, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Dr. Niki Mostadim

With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Niki Mostadim is a seasoned psychologist specializing in both couples and individual therapy. Dr. Mostadim has dedicated their career to helping adults and families navigate the complexities of relationships, personal development, and career planning.

In addition to their expertise in traditional therapy, Dr. Mostadim has extensive experience working with adults and families with special needs and developmental disabilities. They are well-versed in providing tailored support to individuals with autism and other developmental challenges, ensuring that each client receives the understanding and care they deserve.

Dr. Mostadim's holistic approach combines therapeutic techniques with practical coaching strategies, empowering clients to overcome obstacles and achieve their personal and professional goals. Whether working with couples to strengthen their relationships or guiding individuals through significant life milestones, Dr. Mostadim is committed to fostering growth, resilience, and well-being.

Jessyca Phichit

Jessyca Phichit is truly passionate about helping others achieve ultimate success in all areas of life. Whether you are struggling with depression & anxiety, unresolved trauma, grief/loss or are navigating one of life’s many changes; her aim is to walk alongside you through the process of self-discovery while you gain the tools needed to not only survive, but thrive in your next phase of life. There is no struggle too big or too small. If you are seeking a space to work on your own personal development, free from judgment, while being seen, heard, motivated and challenged to dive a bit deeper, you have found the right place. Jessyca has worked with clients of all backgrounds, ages, and life experiences including those struggling with a wide range of mental health issues. She specializes in anxiety/mood disorders, narcissistic abuse recovery, relational issues and assisting clients who seek to develop a stronger sense of self while restoring a positive self image. Identifying and understanding how your past has shaped you is often the first step towards healing old wounds and addressing problematic patterns of thinking and behaving. With this new insight you will be better positioned to live the life you want NOW with intention; facilitating present & future success in all areas. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey towards healing.

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Ramella Rostamou

Ramella Rostamou is a Marriage and Family Therapist who has over a decade of experience treating those with substance abuse or dependence, depression, trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and PTSD. Ms. Rostamou specializes in modalities such as psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, mindfulness in a family system for individuals and couples, and behavioral modification. Her approach as a therapist is to thoughtfully guide her patients in the processing of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors with a goal of experiencing a balanced, full, and meaningful life.

Chris Schulz

At times in life we can feel so overwhelmed by internal and/or external stressors it can be difficult to stay connected and hopeful. It can feel difficult to even know where to begin making a change. Rest assured, there is hope, you are not alone and change, while difficult, is entirely possible.

Chris Schulz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with 5 years working experience, he works with a variety of populations including teens, adults, and seniors. Chris has experience with a variety of challenging aspects of human life especially trauma, relational conflict, depression and mood disorders and anxiety. He works with individuals to help develop a stronger sense of identity, purpose and self worth. Chris understands how the broader cultural context, intergenerational patterns of behavior, and trauma can work together to impact quality of life and well-being. He utilizes an eclectic therapeutic approach including cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, humanistic and psychodynamic therapies to establish a framework on which to collaborate on creating individual goals. Chris looks forward to guiding you on this journey of individuation and healing.

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Dr. Deborah Schwartz

Prior to enrolling in a doctoral clinical program, Dr. Deborah Schwartz worked in the corporate world, as a health care executive in managed care operations and development throughout the United States. It became clear that the clinical side of patient care appealed to her desire to help people live their best life. Her interests are broad. Her practice incorporates evidence-based modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and psychodynamic practices. Adult patients and families coping with addiction, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, bipolar, panic attacks, family stress and relationship issues, abuse and eating disorders are some concerns that can be made less painful.

Wendy Thomas

Wendy Thomas is a licensed Marriage & Family therapist in practice for 20 years. She provides psychotherapy and counseling services to help people better manage life’s challenges, improve relationships and help others discover and develop and strengthen their innate potential.

Having been there herself, Wendy understands the vulnerability involved in the therapeutic experience. She creates a safe and nurturing space in which to explore and share feelings and concerns whether they be related to anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions and feeling ‘lost’ and the like. Wendy helps guide you toward healing and creating more satisfying and fulfilling life experiences. She views therapy as a tool that can enable us to explore and release patterns of thinking and behavior that may no longer serve us and to help to develop more helpful ways of handling life’s challenges. Tailoring to her patient’s individual needs, Wendy uses several therapeutic approaches in her sessions: Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Mindfulness, Attachment Based, and Eclectic.

Wendy is committed to supporting and guiding those who are seeking to create a more balanced and meaningful life.

Dr. Charles Wasserman

Dr. Charles Wasserman brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the art of psychotherapy. The type of psychotherapeutic experience he provides can be considered didactic and experiential, and provides a space for one to feel safe and comfortable, addressing and exploring issues that have manifested in their life. Dr. Wasserman is a firm advocate of the concept that our emotions and behaviors are the manifestation of our cognitions. As a result, a salient goal of psychotherapy is to perhaps challenge and even disrupt old ways of thinking that have become maladaptive to learning new ways and hopefully more mindful ways of thinking that promote better relationships, and a better sense of self. His therapeutic background is based significantly upon a psychodynamic and humanistic existential approach. Nevertheless, Dr. Wasserman is also well-versed in other types of psychotherapeutic approaches and uses them all within his therapeutic armamentarium.

Dr. Wasserman considers it an honor and privilege to conduct psychotherapy with patients who yearn for some type of intervention in their life. He thoroughly appreciates the concept of what is considered the “ broken brain,” fully believing that to some degree we all manifest a “broken brain.” Psychotherapy provides a relationship to help mend our brains to the point of increasing confidence and belief in ourselves, being more mindful of others, and improving relationships. He conducts individual, couples and family therapy with patients ranging in age from adolescence through the elderly. Therapy is seen by Dr. Wasserman as providing an interactive relationship that in any given time may involve guidance, humor, tears, mentorship, and simply being available to someone.

Dr. Christopher Watson

Dr. Christopher Watson provides individual, family, and couples therapy grounded within a humanistic approach prioritizing autonomy and self-efficacy, with the role of a psychologist to support a patient’s internal strivings for self-actualization. Using empirically supported integrative approaches; a patient’s culture, health status, strengths, and present moment identity are collaboratively woven into the treatment process. Dr. Watson has specialized training in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. He is also able to provide treatment to support behavioral management of health conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and chronic pain. Client-centered treatment will be conducted using manualized interventions derived from the cognitive behavioral therapy model. Hope and resilience are key elements of the therapeutic approach Dr. Watson hopes to embody in each session.

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Dr. Jaime Elizabeth Medvene, Ph.D., has been a licensed Psychologist for over 20 years.

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Psychology Center at The Ridge
30200 Agoura Road, Suite 190
Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Phone: 818-981-7845