LMFT, 15 years of experience
From my point of view you are a unique expression of life—you bring a complex combination of experience, skills, resources, needs and hopes to the therapeutic process. This makes the therapeutic journey a distinctive harmony defined by the irreducible complexity of the human experience in relationship. I will meet you fully present on this journey dedicated to the practice of radical acceptance and in support of the mindful construction of your relationship with self, others, and our shared world. This journey is both the work and harvest of therapy. Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California, I hold certification as a Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Instructor since 2011, a UCLA PEERS® Clinic Adolescents Certified Provider, trained in Mindful Schools curriculum, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and ASIST suicide prevention. I maintain requirements for the supervision of marriage and family interns, keep active membership in CAMFT since 2010 and actively engage in continuing education, research and developments within the field.
During our first session we will work together to identify the primary issues or symptoms that brought you to therapy, set clear goals for treatment, and explore our expectations for future therapy sessions. I will be able to answer any questions you may have regarding my education, experience, areas of specialization, theorhetical orientation, confidentiality, or the process of therapy.
I work from the theoretical viewpoints of Gestalt Therapy (an existential and experiential psychotherapy) and the work of Abraham Maslow (Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs towards Self Actualization), and bring a client centered, strength based, and solution focused approach to therapy. I utilize the evidenced based practices of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy), and Mindfulness practices informed by Jungian Depth Psychology, the works of Joseph Campbell, and my personal belief in the innate capacity of every living being to heal and thrive. I believe my greatest strength is genuine curiosity to better understand the dreams of others combined with a flexibility in how to best support based on their unique strengths.
I have counseled children and adolescents within the educational and juvenile court systems as well as adults, couples and families struggling with depression, aggressive and self defeating behaviors, trauma, mood regulation, anxiety, attention, motivation, interpersonal relationship conflict and major life transitions. In addition to providing community and school based counseling services for over 10 years, I promote mental health practices through outreach, consultation, and training for parents and professionals. I am passionate about supporting youth through their unique journey while strengthening the communities that raise them. Through the development of a growth mindset and the power of mindfulness practice, I challenge students and adults alike to dream big and work hard to develop the skills needed to reach our most ambitions goals.
I practice acceptance and commitment therapy as part of Mindfulness informed practices and repeatedly turned to ACT interventions to support the process of identifying out of sync behavior patterns in order to align personal actions with guiding values. In practice, ACT is a powerful perspective building theory that encourages self reflection and develops the flexibility and motivation to try new ways.
CBT is weaved into the fabric of my practice. The relationship between thoughts, behaviors, and emotional wellbeing which is so often hard to define is given structure for exploring each element on its own and towards understanding how they interact.
There is magic in the perspective Gestalt practices invite into therapy. I've enjoyed integrating the empty chair technique over the years.
15 years supporting individuals integrating Mindfulness into daily life utilizing experience from personal practice and specialized training from Mindful Schools as a certified instructor of Mindfulness, Mindfulness Based Substance Abuse Treatment from the Center for Adolescents, training in mindfulness based stress reduction and mindfulness based self compassion and over 10 years teaching mindfulness in the school setting.
Uncovering what is working and embracing personal strengths from a collection of life moments can be the foundation for building new skills, defining and refining value driven life goals, and fostering meaningful growth within relationships.
3 ratings with written reviews
April 26, 2025
I think we are very compatible. I think we have an understanding and similar outlook on being future-focused and solution-oriented. I don't feel judged or misconstrued. I feel comfortable sharing and seeking support for my journey.
April 25, 2025
Meade is really encouraging and curious while still moving the meeting towards a solution.
February 18, 2025
Meade is very insightful. She listens carefully , remembers your history from previous sessions, and follows up on progress since your last session . She also helps you see various viewpoints to your situation and helps you utilize strategies to deal with situations in the future in a productive way . She is also very accepting of her clients as they are which allows them to accept themselves as they are , but also help them see that there may be better ways to relate to people or cope with problems .