Los Angeles/Malibu Team

Ani is a licensed LMFT with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as Art Therapy. Ani has experience as a psychological assistant working toward licensure and has specialized in family systems, CBT, DBT, art therapy, running groups, and individual and family sessions. Ani is a registered Art Therapist who is passionate about helping teens develop expressive self-care practices. In Ani’s free time, she enjoys painting and collaging, collecting vinyl records, and walking her dog. Ani’s supervisor is Andrea Polard, PST #17098

Sean holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, where he was also a Teacher’s Assistant for Clinical Interventions with Children and Adolescents. Sean was a Lead Clinical Assistant at Paradigm for four years, which inspired him to become a therapist and return to support and empower youth and families with warmth and sensitivity. Sean’s clinical training focused on relational approaches to trauma in a community mental health setting. Sean helps individuals, couples, and families discover their authentic selves by encouraging nourishing connections with peers, families, and communities. Sean specializes in LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy to support youth who are experiencing stressful events specific to their identities. Sean channels his personal life experiences, recovery work, and devotion to helping others into his support for youth experiencing substance misuse. Sean deeply believes that healing can and does happen when a youth is genuinely supported in finding their own voice and power––and using it. When not supporting and challenging clients, Sean is an avid tennis player and devoted cat dad. Sean’s supervisor is Lucy Nguyen, LMFT, #101033

Prior to joining Paradigm, Melody worked as a preschool teacher at Beth Shir Shalom, later moving on to Antioch Community Counseling Center as a therapist. In her graduate studies and post graduate counseling experiences, she was drawn towards relational, insight-oriented, narrative, and behavioral therapies. Melody is most passionate about working with teenagers and she uses a strengths-based approach to help them embrace their most authentic selves during their transition into adulthood. Melody earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UCLA. When not at work, she enjoys boxing and fitness activities.

Kevork obtained his Master of Arts degree in Psychology from Argosy University and his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology & Social Behavior from the University of California – Irvine. He has experience working with adolescents in school settings, providing them with a safe space in which to process trauma, emotional challenges and relational issues. As a therapist, Kevork utilizes a person-centered approach so as to fully engage with each individual client and honor their unique qualities and traits. He infuses his therapy with evidence-based practices such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and resonates with existential theory, which explores the importance of finding meaning in one’s life across multiple areas. Kevork loves playing tennis and enjoys spending time with his two dogs when he is not working. Kevork’s supervisor is Lucy Nguyen.

The theories that have resonated with Christian in his studies are family systems, psychodynamics, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness theory. Christian has developed a strong repertoire of evidenced-based interventions such as breathing exercises, guided imagery, and other grounding techniques aimed at attuning the mind and body. He has a strong desire to do transformational work with adolescents and young adults and to help them overcome their struggles. Christian values taking an eclectic therapeutic approach when working with clients to address their individual needs.

Christian earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California Lutheran University and a Master’s in Counseling Psychology with specializations in Marriage and Family Therapy, and the assessment and intervention of trauma. He is currently pursing a certificate in Trauma Stress Studies from the Trauma Research Foundation. Christian was a therapist at CLU Community Counseling Services in Westlake Village and a Resident Assistant at CLU Thousand Oaks, where he worked closely with young adults of various cultural backgrounds. His interests include hiking, running, playing music, kickboxing, table tennis, reading, and building with Legos. Christian enjoys how running can be competitive and meditational at the same time and has been a long-distance runner since high school.

Diana Redman is completing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from California Southern University.  She previously completed a Master’s in Social Work from Tel-Aviv University. With a focus in crisis and trauma, she provided first line care to victims of trauma and war, immigrants, and their children. Diana also created in-school programs throughout southern Tel-Aviv that used sport psychology techniques to help support behavioral changes in children and teens. Diana is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. Diana also has experience working in residential settings with young adults struggling with substance use, trauma, and a variety of other psychological issues.    

In addition to her mental health expertise, Diana is a former professional soccer player for the Israel National Team. Diana uses her sport experience to provide young adults with motivational and goal setting tools while also creating a safe space to explore their identity both in and out of sport. Diana believes in a well-rounded treatment that utilizes ACT, CBT, and sport psychology techniques to help teens understand they are more than just an athlete. 

Diana is supervised by Dr. Andrea Polard.

Victor Gabriel works at Paradigm as a Licensed Therapist. He holds a Master of Art in Clinical Psychology, and a MFT degree from Antioch University. Prior to working at Paradigm, Victor worked as Community Mental Health Therapist in the South Central, Compton, and Watts areas. Victor specializes in trauma, and in his free time he enjoys music and film making. 

Victor is supervised by Tracy Bangar, LMFT.

Cameron Reis is a licensed marriage and family therapist who received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from California State University at Northridge and his Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from California Lutheran University. His clinical studies focused on trauma and the ways in which emotionally overwhelming events can disrupt the mind-body connection and potentially manifest as PTSD and trauma disorder.

Prior to joining Paradigm, Cameron worked in both school and outpatient treatment settings, where he gained experience and found his psychotherapeutic passion for individual and group therapy with youth. He has therapeutic expertise with teen PTSD, self-harm, adolescent major depression, family/relational issues, and is EMDR-trained.. Cameron believes that when teens develop a patient and kind relationship with themselves, then they can find their strengths and reclaim their interests and dreams.

With an extensive background working with youth in various settings, from schools to community mental health, Natasha has always been most passionate about working with this population. She is particularly fond of working with adolescents and encouraging them to discover their creativity, passions, and resilience as they begin their journey into adulthood. After majoring in English as an undergraduate at Loyola Marymount University, Natasha received her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School. In her work, she most often draws upon emotion-focused, solution-focused, and experiential modalities, especially art and animal-assisted therapy, and is certified by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association as a Mental Health Professional. In her spare time, she enjoys all forms of art (especially ceramics), road trips, and spending quality time with her pets. 

Grace has experience working as an individual and group therapist from her time at a local community mental health center for survivors of domestic violence. She works from an insight-oriented approach favoring attachment and psychodynamic theories but also has training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Her passion lies in helping teenagers and adults recovering from trauma create meaning in their lives and develop fulfilling relationships. Grace earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. Outside of work, she spends time with her family and friends, reading, and doing puzzles.

Gurleen Kaur Ahuja is a Social Worker from Baltimore, Maryland, and her goal is to support her clients. Equipped with the experience in conducting trauma-informed art therapy, she molds self-confidence in each client to help them overcome their fears. In her personal time, Gurleen enjoys running on the beach and creating music. These modalities bolster her through the daily stressors of life, so she encourages her clients to find their own niche. As an Adolescent Therapist, she promises to uphold the dignity and worth of her clients through empowering sessions that create self-sufficiency. 

Alexander completed courses on World Religions and Women Role in Religion at CSUN, studied in Rabbinical School (AISH Ha’Torah) in Jerusalem, with Buddhist Guru in Nepal and a Hindu Guru in India, and acquired vast knowledge of Vedic (Vedantic) Tradition, Hindu, Jewish, Christian, and Islamic religions. As part of formal education, he graduated from Antioch University with Master’s in Psychology with Spiritual and Depth Specialization. Prior to joining Paradigm, Alexander worked in residential treatment and Transitional Housing Program with youth struggling with homelessness, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and addiction-related issues. These experiences and knowledge allow him to bring a positive and nurturing perspective to his work and help people with diversity of backgrounds and cultures to create a difference in their lives. 

Amanda Stinson is an Associate Therapist who received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from University of California Davis and her Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from California Lutheran University. Prior to Paradigm, Amanda worked at California Lutheran Community Counseling Center. Her clinical studies focused on Evidence-Based Therapy and predominantly Insight-Oriented Therapy. Her epistemology gravitates towards Existential Therapy. However, she uses techniques from multiple theories which are chosen based on client needs, such as CBT and DBT interventions.

Brittany graduated with distinction from her Master’s program in Social Work from California State University, Northridge. Brittany also earned her Pupil Personnel Services and Child Welfare Attendance Credential through UCLA’s Department of Social Welfare. She served as a psychiatric social worker in elementary and middle schools in the Santa Monica and Malibu Unified School District. She has experience working with and supporting clients with a variety of mental health diagnosis. Brittany has worked in community mental health providing services to clients receiving funding from the Westside Regional Center. She has supported clients in working towards their individual as well as family goals, completing daily independent living tasks and participating in community events. 

Prior to Brittany’s Master’s program she graduated Magna Cum Laude from California State University Northridge with her Bachelor’s of the Arts Degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Brittany has been working with at-risk youth who struggle with mental health, substance use, self-harm and victims of domestic violence since 2011. Prior to joining the Paradigm Team, Brittany was a mentor at a residential transitional treatment center for at-risk teens who were transitioning out of the foster care system. She collaborated in developing a program curriculum for general health, hygiene, self-empowerment and preparing teens to enter the work force and or seek out their higher educational aspirations. The program supported the youth’s confidence development, to better prepare them for transitioning out of the system and develop into assertive members of society successfully. Brittany also interned as an advocate at the Domestic Abuse Self-Help (DASH) Center in the Van Nuys Court House. While interning at DASH she advocated for survivors throughout the court process, wrote their dictated declarations to be read in court, helped complete necessary paperwork and filed court orders to grant temporary restraining orders. 

Brittany’s therapeutic approach creates a roadmap that empowers youth to be the best version of themselves they can possibly be while creating a life of vitality and wellness. She supports clients develop positive self-esteem, confidence and realize their strengths, by highlighting the positive characteristics that already reside within them, so that they are able to attain their full potential and recognize their life force.  

Brittany’s other passion lies in fitness, health and wellness. She is a National Association of Sports and Medicine, Certified Personal Trainer. She is a Certified Lagree Fitness Trainer, has a Pilates certification and has been a fitness coach for circuit training and cycle since 2012. She believes the mind, body and spirt work in unity best with one another when an individual’s mental and physical health are a prioritized to achieve homeostasis. Brittany’s favorite things to do for self-care revolve around things on, in or near the ocean including scuba diving, hiking and paddle boarding. When Brittany is not on site, she is usually out in nature with her puppy Marlie and spending quality time with family.  

Angela Du graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychobiology and a Minor in Global Health. During her college experience, she facilitated workshops for teens on pursuing their interests and she was a peer mentor to students experiencing emotional and academic difficulties. Angela joined Paradigm to continue working as a mentor and advocate for youth. She believes that teens thrive with individualized support and open communication, especially teens who have been socially isolated, bullied, or stigmatized. She encourages teens to communicate their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs and to listen to and value different life experiences and perspectives. In addition to enjoying her work with the teens at Paradigm, she spends time with her friends and is studying to enter medical school.

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Taher earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Woodbury University in addition to an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Pierce College. Prior to Paradigm, Taher worked as a Senior Rehab Specialist and a Clinic Assistant at the Centre for Neuro Skills. Taher has an educational approach with teens and adolescents and specializes in Physical Therapy and Speech Language Pathology. Outside of Paradigm, Taher enjoys playing volleyball, swimming, and hiking in nature.