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Diagnoses and treats clients across the lifespan. Registered and qualified prescriber and psychotherapist specializing in child and adolescent and addiction. Proficient in medication management and individual, couples, family, and group therapy.

Helix Neuropsychiatric Center (Helix NPC) is a psychiatry treatment center that offers cutting-edge, evidence-informed, holistic mental health care for children, teens, and adults across the lifespan living in and around El Segundo, South Bay, Los Angeles, California, in person, and by telepsychiatry across California. 

Gil Hoftman, MD, PhD, is our founder and lead psychiatrist, double board-certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, and a PhD in developmental and molecular neuroscience with specialized postdoctoral training in neurobehavioral genetics.

With expertise in neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. autism and ADHD), psychosis, schizophrenia, transcranial magnetic stimulation using NeuroStar, and motivational interviewing, he is passionate about building relationships to better the lives of those who are suffering. He devotes his time and expertise to providing comprehensive mental health care to those who feel confused, afraid, or vulnerable about their mental fitness. Fighting stigma is a key component of the treatment approach.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Hoftman continues to serve as a Faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry at UCLA, which allows him to continue investigating adolescent psychosis risk and contribute to the scientific community’s understanding of the neuropsychiatric basis of psychosis and schizophrenia. Dr. Hoftman is also active as a psychiatrist at PAND Health's CA OnTrack comprehensive program for treating early psychosis, where he provides psychiatric services to individuals experiencing early psychosis: https://pandhealth.com/

Helix Neuropsychiatric Center’s mission is to build strong, therapeutic relationships and use every tool available to prevent illness, fight illness, restore health, and maintain health.

Our office offers a safe, nonjudgmental environment for people to begin restoring their health from conditions like depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. We also provide compassionate care for those with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Call us at Helix Neuropsychiatric Center to schedule a consultation with Dr. Hoftman, or request an appointment online today. 

Dr. Valentina Park is a board-certified child, adolescent, and young adult psychiatrist who takes a warm, thoughtful, and thorough approach to care. Dr. Park seeks to understand the full picture, including family dynamics, life experiences, and environment, so that care is truly personalized. She works collaboratively with patients and their families to develop treatment plans that may include therapeutic interventions, lifestyle changes, and, when appropriate, medication - always aiming to create the most effective and sustainable plan tailored to the individual. She places strong emphasis on foundational habit building and guides her patients in improving sleep, physical activity, nutrition, social connection, and mindfulness, key elements that support long-term emotional and mental wellness. Dr. Park is deeply committed to helping young people navigate challenges, build resilience, and lead meaningful, healthy lives.

About Dr. Bin-Nun
Here is partial resume’ from WOSEP – Women’s Organization for Special Education Professionals

Judith Bin-Nun, Ph.D. MA, LMFT, LPCC, Child Development Specialist, Educator, Artist

Ph.D Clinical Child Psychology, LMFT, LPCC, MA Jewish Education, MA Psychology, MA Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, BA Cum Laude UCLA, Lifetime California Standard Teaching Credential K-9, BJE Principal’s License, APT Registered Play Therapist and Supervisor, RJE Reform Jewish Educator from National Association of Temple Educators, Delta Society Pet Partners/Animal Assisted Therapy: UCLA PAC (People Animal Connection) AAT Team, R.E.A.D.Program, Paws4Healing LA Chapter, Delta Pet Partner: Volunteer-Locked Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Unit UCLA NPI, Wadsworth VA locked psychiatric ward, Alzheimer/Dementia patients at OPICA (drop off adult daycare center) and with developmentally disabled adults at Exceptional Children’s Foundation.

Services: Play Therapy, Individual or Couples Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Anger Management, Attachment Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy – Eclectic and Spiritually Based Therapy, Behavior Therapy (CBT), Educational Consultation, Parent Guidance, Recreational Therapy – Studio Art and Cooking Therapy Groups, Social Skills Therapy, Social Skills work for Autistic Spectrum Disorder, and Couples and Family Counseling, Individual and Family Work.

Practice Areas: Academic Assistance, Addictions, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Anxiety, Behavioral Observations, and Support, Bi-Polar Disorder, Conduct and Oppositional Disorders, Depression, Diagnosis, Play Therapy Evaluations, Depression, Inclusion Support, Learning Disabilities, Prader Willi, OCD, ODD, Conduct Disorders, Parent Consultation and Guidance, Physical Disability Work, Social Skills, Therapy, Personality Disorders, Marital Therapy: reunification, blended family, couples support and conscious uncoupling/ dissolution.

I  have over 36 years of experience working with children, parents, and couples in the field of psychotherapy. I strive to bring harmony, understanding, and balance to couples in both parenting and relationship challenges. Working with children of all ages involves play/art experience therapy and a deep understanding of child development.   I assist my patients in helping them to manage their own individual struggles such as anxiety, depression, anger management, and low self-esteem, through clinical interventions, understanding the cause of troublesome behaviors with the goal of finding solutions, gaining awareness, and guidance toward openness to change.   I offer patients a positive path to order to gain a balance together through the development of healthy coping skills, using mindfulness techniques, solution-focused strategies, and learning to accept and use their own inner resources.

Geographic Service Areas: Greater Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica/Malibu, South Bay, Pasadena.  I utilize telehealth sessions and have spent years studying at the Telemental Health Institute taking classes.

School District Experience: Extensive work as a liaison with public and private schools, participation with the IEP (Individual Educational Programs) process, planning and consultation, former school principal at two elementary schools, classroom teacher, and curriculum writer.

Witness Experience: Family reunification therapy/legal work /expert witness in LA Superior Court.

Years in Practice: 35 years; Years as an Educator: 40+

Languages Spoken: English, some Spanish, Hebrew

Ages Served: early childhood, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, seniors

Memberships: LACAMFT, CAMFT, AAMFT, CALPCC, Volunteer Therapist “The Soldiers Project”

Phone: 310-301-9990; Business Office: 310-301-9992 (to arrange an appointment)
Address: 829 Milwood Ave.
Venice, CA, 90291
Email: jbnpatientinfo@aol.com

Location: In Venice, Milwood is between California Ave. and Palms Blvd.

Parking is always free and available on the street and in the alley for Art/Playroom Therapy Entrance

Venice, CA 90291

Art and Cooking Therapy in Dr. Bin-Nun’s “Green House” Kitchen and
Griffgarden Studio Art Experience in Venice, California 90291

Hours:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays- Thurs: 11 AM – 8 PM to be arranged mutually

Leave a message at 310-301-9990 include available times to return your call.

Call Office Manager, Allison Gelfond,  at 310-301-9992- Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 10 am-6 pm or leave a message anytime to schedule an appointment or to discuss business concerns.

Ingrid Suazo, DrHA, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She completed her master’s degree in nursing at West Coast University in California. For her post-graduate studies, Ingrid pursued a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program at Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts. She completed her doctorate in healthcare administration at the Virginia University of Lynchburg. Ingrid has extensive experience working with severe mental health conditions.