MONICA ZAVALA
Issues Treated:
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, Grief, School/Work Stress, Self-Esteem/Body Image, Relationships, Narcissistic Abuse Victims/Domestic Violence Victims
Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness, Gottman Method, Solution-Focused, Psychodynamic, Family Systems
I’ve been a therapist for over 20 years. I have studied narcissistic personality disorder and narcissism, and I provide therapy for individuals who have experienced narcissistic abuse to support their healing and recovery.
Education:
BA in Graphic Design with a minor in Family Studies from California State University, Los Angeles, 1992
MA in Marital & Family Therapy with specialized training in Clinical Art Therapy from Loyola Marymount University, 2005
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Board of Behavioral Sciences
Training/Certifications:
Clinical Art Therapy
Civil Commitment Investigator/Examiner Certificate
Life Space Crisis Intervention
Suicide & Suicide Attempt Prevention: Intervention for Reducing Risk
American Red Cross First Aid, Health & Safety