About

"Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe,  stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." — Christopher Robin from Winnie the Pooh

Growing up, I had always been the one that friends reached out to when they  were sad, needed to vent or sought advice. As I grew older, the field of psychology and mental health became a passion of mine, and becoming a therapist has been a gift and a privilege. 

Hi, I am Keren, which translates to SunRay in the Hebrew Language. 

If you are finding yourself on this page, you may be seeking mental health care for a loved one or taking the brave step towards healing for yourself. I'd like to tell you a little bit about myself before you pick up the phone to reach out. 

Educationally...

I received my BA in Psychology from California State University Northridge, focusing on a therapeutic and clinical track with my class selection. I then went on to pursue my MA in Clincal Psychology; Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University, which gave me the LMFT license and allowed me to become a psychotherapist. In order to expand my knowledge in the healing realm, I'm currently enrolled at Pacifica Graduate Institute, pursuing a PhD in Depth Psychology; with an emphasis in Integrative Therapy and Healing Practices. 

Professionally... 

My previous experience ranges from outpatient and intensive outpatient programs to residential treatment centers. Each place provided me experience with different populations and presenting problem areas. I have worked with teens and adults of a variety of diagnoses and challenges including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance abuse and misuse, trauma, phase of life problems and more. 

Personally...

I bring who I am to the room with each one of my clients and toss the notion of being a "blank canvas" therapist out the window. So here are some "fun facts":  I'm a Capricorn. My love language is gift giving. I am a foodie and my favorite food is sushi. I love cats, and have a black cat! 

I speak three languages (Hebrew, Russian, and English). My parent's are Jews from Ukraine, and I was born & raised in Israel and immigrated to the USA as a child.