Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Fatima Cervantes, LCSW (99162) is a bilingual, Latina psychotherapist and proud Los Angeles native. She received her master's degree from UCLA's graduate school of social work and has experience working in community mental health, maternal mental health, and with forensic populations.
Her transparent and collaborative approach integrates parts work and somatic therapy interventions into her work with the center. She is passionate about placing mental health in socio-political context, considering the societal and environmental influences as well as personal factors in therapy. In addition to her clinical work at the center, Fatima coordinates clinical programming for our Community Access Fund and our post graduate clinical fellowship.
Beyond her practice, Fatima loves nature and movement, recognizing their impact on mental well-being.
Dr. Heather Kertesz-Briest is a Clinical Pediatric Psychologist with a specialization in the assessment and treatment of youth with acute and chronic health conditions. Dr. Heather has over ten years of experience in pediatrics, working with children, adolescents, and young adults in pediatric medical settings throughout the country. She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Alliant International University California School of Professional Psychology, completed her pediatric-focused residency at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, and a two-year pediatric-focused fellowship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Heather has expertise in providing consultation, psychotherapeutic intervention, and psychodiagnostic and cognitive assessment for a wide range of presenting concerns including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating and feeding difficulties, neurodevelopmental disabilities, and academic and learning difficulties, amongst others.
Every child and family are unique, and therefore Dr. Heather’s philosophy is to thoughtfully understand each young person from a holistic, bio-psycho-social perspective, integrating this information into the individualized assessment and treatment plan. She begins with a brief consultation to understand you and your child’s or teen’s concerns, and will work collaboratively with you to develop a plan to assess and address your concerns in the most appropriate, timely way.
Dr. Heather is a mother of two girls, enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, doing arts and crafts, and outdoor activities.
I create a safe, warm, nurturing place for children, adolescents and adults to work towards healthy outcomes and relief from distress. My approach is exploratory, collaborative, playful and systematic. My goal is to support positive change quickly. My clients often describe me as compassionate, warm, dependable and present. I am devoted to practical and results oriented treatments. I believe that therapy is a time for individuals to experience a transformational process through the partnership of someone who has their very best interest at heart.
I have a doctorate in Psychology as well as a significant background in education, specializing in children and adolescents. I have spent the better part of the past 15 years developing meaningful outcomes for my clients. I specialize in children - late life with emphasis in relational aggression among women.
I work through collaboration and transparency to create real and lasting results.
Shannon Stanford, EdD, BCBA, is a board-certified behavior analyst and the CEO and founder of ALIVE Education Management & Services in Beverly Hills and Woodland Hills, California.
Combining her skills in research and analytics with her background in education, Dr. Stanford approaches every new or returning client and their family with compassion and cultural sensitivity. She currently works with Los Angeles-area children, adolescents, adults, and families to improve personal and academic success.
Dr. Stanford grew up in Newark, New Jersey, before attending Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to earn her bachelor’s degree in education with a dual English degree. She then earned her master’s degree in multicultural education at Eastern University in Wayne, Pennsylvania, before attending Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania, for her certificate in applied behavior analysis.
After several years of expanding her knowledge and skills in the effective use of data, communication, and utilizing the arts in therapy, Dr. Stanford earned her educational doctorate in organizational change and leadership from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California.
Throughout her career, Dr. Stanford has accumulated diverse experience as a teacher, consultant, therapist, and clinical supervisor. She has managed teams and conducted research in her field and now uses her creative and resourceful side to adapt to every new case she encounters.
At ALIVE Education Management & Services, Dr. Stanford conducts in-depth behavioral analyses for children, adolescents, and families with diverse needs and goals through therapy. She creates individualized plans and coordinates care with specialists, professionals, and caretakers.
Jennifer Sato-Veloz is a licensed clinical social worker in Los Angeles, California. Jennifer aims to provide holistic and compassionate care to individuals throughout the Greater Los Angeles area and online in California.
Jennifer earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California (USC) and completed internships in community mental health. Jennifer currently serves as adjunct faculty in the MFT Department at Biola University and works with college students in University Counseling at Cal State Northridge.
Jennifer has experience working with a diverse population of individuals and creative professionals in private practice. Some of her interests include supporting others through depression, coping with grief and loss, healing from childhood trauma, navigating burnout and exploring issues related to cultural identity. Jennifer takes an integrative approach to treatment and works within a variety of modalities including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, narrative and somatic based therapies.
In addition to providing therapy, Jennifer holds a Master of Soul Care and Spiritual Formation degree from Talbot Seminary and enjoys working with individuals, groups and religious organizations on issues related to contemplative spirituality and the personal retreat experience.
Dr. Payam Kharazi is a clinical psychologist at Psychology Beverly Hills, located in Beverly Hills, California. His mission is to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals living in and throughout the Greater Los Angeles area.
Dr. Kharazi earned his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University and completed his fellowship at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Counseling and Psychological Services.
Prior to his doctoral degree, he earned a master's degree in Social Work from Yeshiva University with an emphasis in community leadership, organization, and development. He has completed clinical rotations at academic institutions such as Cedars Sinai Medical Center, USC, and UCLA.
Dr. Kharazi has extensive experience working with diverse populations and presenting concerns in a variety of treatment settings, from non-profit community mental health clinics to private hospitals and university health centers. He has received advanced clinical training in psychotherapy with a particular focus on interpersonal process, attachment, and personality functioning.
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