Meet Our Mental Health Professionals

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

My name is Rima Hodaly, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. For nearly 15 years, I’ve been part of a dedicated counseling team that works closely with clients of all ages to help them achieve their professional potential, improve their relationships with family, friends, and colleagues, and reduce their anxiety and depression. With extensive experience in the mental health field as both a clinician and a supervisor, I train and oversee other therapists to ensure they provide excellent therapy services.

I employ several modalities in treatment, including trauma-focused, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavior therapy. Utilizing the appropriate modality allows patients to strengthen their relationships with partners, improve child-parent dynamics, and heal from individual trauma.

As a result of my own personal history, I am uniquely equipped to assist others as they navigate life-changing events, including illness and grief. From my own experiences, I’ve learned that we have two choices in life: we can cling to our issues and feel powerless, or we can work together to find Alternative Solutions.

Fluent in both English and Arabic.

My name is Roy Dror and I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of CA since 2014. For over a decade, I have worked closely with a diverse counseling team and a vast array of clients from different age groups, ethnic backgrounds, socio-economic statuses, sexual orientations, and diagnoses. My focus in my therapy services has always been to assist in reducing emotional distress, identifying, challenging, and removing any psychological obstacles to personal growth and self-fulfillment, such as cognitive distortions, the impact of traumatic experiences, and toxic shame.

I have experience and expertise in treating various mental health diagnoses, including Anxiety, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Adjustments Disorders, Gender Dysphoria, marital/relational discord, and crisis management. In my practice, I utilize a collection of interventions and modalities to better attend to my clients’ needs, while being sensitive and considerate of their therapeutic experiences and responses.

In my clinical work, I employ various modalities and interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic approaches, psychoeducation regarding various diagnoses, trauma-focused therapies, narrative psychology, couple counseling, harm reduction, crisis management, and more. I am confident that these valuable tools can meet my clients' needs for immediate relief, personal growth, and self-fulfillment.

My own personal life narrative has allowed me to experience grief, immigration, discrimination, prejudice, various life adjustments, military service, as well as achievements and fulfillments. Therefore, I believe that my ability to relate to my clients’ experiences is a crucial component of the therapeutic relationship and effective treatment.

In addition, I serve as a clinical supervisor for the next generation of mental health providers. With great pride in this mission of guidance, I support their journey into this field as caring and effective providers.

Qualifications:

BA in Psychology from CSULA

MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles, CA

LMFT License CA: LMFT 78349

Languages: English, Hebrew

Before joining the counseling team as a clinical therapist, I worked with individuals across diverse communities in NYC and South East Asia, specializing in assisting them in reducing their experiences of stress and anxiety through holistic methods such as Zen Buddhism, yoga, breathing techniques, and mindfulness. Now, I incorporate these holistic approaches alongside modern research-based techniques like Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy to support individuals on their journey toward empowerment and fulfillment through our therapy services.

I primarily work with individuals dealing with life's burdens, including depression, trauma, burnout, anxiety, or a combination thereof. My experience includes working with survivors of sex trafficking, sexual abuse, and terminal diagnoses. I firmly believe that every individual can find peace and purpose amidst life's challenges.

My goal is for therapy to be a resilience-building experience that empowers each individual. I hope your journey will bring you closer to yourself. Together, we will explore the insights and lessons of your own mind and universe, enabling you to navigate it more easily.

With over a decade of dedicated service in the fields of mental health and substance use disorder treatment, I am passionate about facilitating transformative journeys towards recovery and wellness. As part of a committed counseling team, and as an associate therapist and certified counselor, my career has been defined by offering compassionate, evidence-based therapy services to individuals seeking serenity and growth. My personal and professional experience has equipped me with a practical understanding of the nuanced challenges that individuals face on their path to wellness, allowing me to provide tailored, empathetic support. I am deeply dedicated to fostering resilience, empowerment, and holistic well-being in those I serve, and I look forward to partnering with you on your journey towards a brighter tomorrow. 

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations both local and abroad, honing my skills in mental health treatment, addiction recovery, and therapeutic interventions. My approach is rooted in a client-centered philosophy, recognizing that each person's experience is unique. I believe in the power of a collaborative therapeutic relationship and work tirelessly to create a safe, non-judgmental space where healing can flourish. "They don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." Whether you're navigating emotion regulation challenges or seeking support for everyday life, I am here to guide and support you.

Oren Gafni’s journey as a mental health professional began when he enrolled in a therapy and counseling program at Pepperdine University after completing his psychology undergraduate degree at CSUN. Eager to be part of a dedicated counseling team, he initially worked at BAART Beverly, a methadone clinic focused on therapy services for opioid addiction near downtown Los Angeles. After gaining several thousand hours of face-to-face client experience in this role over six years, he transitioned to work as a residential therapist at 'Project Six' in the San Fernando Valley—a group home for teens facing emotional, cognitive, and relational challenges—where he spent just under a year. Oren is now licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Professional Clinical Counselor.  

One of the aspects Oren enjoys most about providing therapy services is creating an environment where individuals feel heard, understood, respected, and accepted—particularly those who have felt isolated, forgotten, or outcasted. He also appreciates the diverse array of human minds and life experiences he encounters as a therapist, as it continues to offer him a constant adventure!

My name is Daniella Rostamo, and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and my Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Northridge. 

As part of a dedicated counseling team, I understand how multigenerational patterns and family systems influence emotional regulation, boundary-setting, and the expression of needs and emotions, especially coming from a collectivistic background. I approach therapy services with cultural awareness and sensitivity to the relational contexts that shape each individual’s experience. 

I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, family dynamics, identity development, and difficulties with boundary-setting. My passion lies in supporting clients from collectivistic or multicultural backgrounds as they learn to balance connection and autonomy. 

In my practice, I integrate modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Bowen Family Systems Theory, and psychodynamic-informed approaches to help clients build insight and develop practical, sustainable skills. 

I strive to create a safe space where clients feel seen, heard, and validated in their struggles and strengths. Together, we will work towards developing healthier patterns, strengthening emotional regulation, and fostering more fulfilling relationships with yourself and with others.

Saludos! My name is Irma Galvan, and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist within a dedicated counseling team. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Loyola Marymount University, and I’ve worked in healthcare for over twenty years. I received my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University, where I gained experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Play Therapy for children, all of which are valuable therapy services I provide.

I believe in using a strengths-based approach to support individuals facing challenges like trauma, depression, and anxiety. It's rewarding to work with clients of all ages, enhancing their communication skills and facilitating healing from experiences that can impact family dynamics at a systemic level.

The therapeutic relationship is important to me, and I strive to create a non-judgmental and supportive environment where we can collaboratively work toward your mental health and healing. Bienvenido!

"I support people to recognize their purpose and value so that they can make their mark on the planet before they leave. I spent the first 13 years of my life in a poor working-class neighborhood in New Orleans, La., called the Lower 9th Ward. Our family had a house in this community. It was modest, but it was ours.

When my parents split at 13, my mom relocated me and my four siblings to a housing project. Rather than 'moving on up,' we moved down. I went through high school and college while living in the Fischer Housing Projects in New Orleans, which have since been demolished (thank God).

I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and began a career in IT and acting. Today, I am a Coach offering therapy services. I've lived through significant experiences from that working-class neighborhood to my current life. Along the way, I learned valuable lessons, gained tools, and developed my own methods to live with clarity, focus, ease, and grace. With insights from the Academy of Coaching Excellence, I created my unique 'BACE level living' offering, integrating practices that can enhance mental health and well-being through a supportive counseling team."

Alexis Shahin is a holistic personal coach specializing in mindfulness and meditation. She is the founder of Moksha Mindfulness, a boutique-style online library offering digestible tips, courses, worksheets, and guided meditations aimed at enhancing mental health. Her platform features practical, easy-to-implement meditation techniques that meet people where they are, making it an excellent resource for those seeking therapy services.

Inspired by her journey into motherhood, Alexis developed kids’ yoga classes and mindfulness courses for mothers, nurturing the unique bond between parent and child. As a Positive Psychology Practitioner, she thoughtfully integrates positive psychology and mindfulness-based interventions into her coaching and course design, providing a holistic counseling team approach that supports her clients.

Alexis’ approach to mindfulness and self-care is warm, intuitive, wise, and playfully encouraging. Through Moksha Mindfulness, she offers well-researched, accessible coaching and classes that empower individuals to honor both their strengths and struggles, inspiring them to take brave steps toward personal growth.

Beginning her yoga journey in 2014, she earned her 500-hour RYT certification in Los Angeles, California, and is a Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance. In 2020, she completed her Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher Certification and is currently pursuing certification as a Positive Psychology Practitioner.

With a background in both psychology and art, Alexis is also working toward further studies in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Applied Psychology. Her teaching blends the rich traditions of yoga philosophy with practical mindfulness tools designed to uplift, empower, and awaken the human spirit.

Our counseling team is dedicated to supporting your mental health through comprehensive therapy services tailored to your unique needs.