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Progress Notes ...
A quarterly publication of LAGPA, an organization dedicated to supporting and serving the mental health professionals who work within the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community. Correspondence regarding the newsletter should be sent to:

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Progress Notes: April 2011

Classified Advertisements

This classified section of the Progress Notes allows members and non-members to advertise available therapy services, employment and office space. This section is free for members to advertise and $15 for non-members.

Please support our advertisers. Please also check your ad for accuracy.

Our Classified Advertisers:
  • Andrew; 310-281-8681
  • Cindie Henrie; 323-829-3548
  • Dan Fast, M.D.; 310-246-1040
  • Dr. Halle Aten; 310-339-2546
  • Dr. Stacy Berlin; 310-442-6466
  • Elaine Schulman; 310-475-0674
  • Emily Moore; 626-793-1078
  • Eric; 323-528-8206
  • Frank’s House
  • Joel Becker, Ph.D.; 310-858-3831
  • Mark Reina, M.F.T., CGP; 310-366-5494
  • Matt Silverstein, M.F.T.; 310-842-6124
  • Michael Liberatore, M.A., MFTI; 310-497-7682
  • Mike Fatula M.F.T.; 323-876-8861 // 323-422-9433
  • Natalie
  • Paul Oberon, Psy.D.; 310-659-0509
  • Raymond Bakaitis, Ph.D.; 310-841-6870
  • Raymond Lamb, L.C.S.W.
  • Renee R. Sperling, L.C.S.W.; 310-470-3450
  • Roger Winter, M.A., M.F.T.; (626) 440-9898 x2
  • Sandy Kaufman, M.F.T.; 818-761-4200
  • Steve Kadel; 310-228-3676

SEEKING CONSULTATION or SUPERVISION

Wanted: Psychologist supervisor that can bill Medicare in Tarzana, CA: 420074
Hello: I am interested in starting a small psychotherapy clinic in Tarzana, CA. I am looking for a licensed psychologist that can provide supervision and bill Medicare. Please let me know if you or someone you know is interested. Thank you, Natalie.

Seeking Consultation
I am a member of LAGPA and I am very interested in joining a clinical consultation group. Does LAGPA offer this or do you have any referrals? I greatly appreciate your time and hope all is well. Best, Raymond Lamb, LCSW.

 

THERAPY

Over-40 Gay Men's Group
Ongoing group for gay men confronting the challenges of aging in a youth-oriented culture. All gay men over age 40 are welcome. Topics of discussion range from sex/intimacy issues to career and life goals. The group meets Fridays at 7:30 PM in West Hollywood, each session is $40. An 8-week commitment is required. For more information, please contact Michael Liberatore, MA, MFTI #IMF-57834 at (310) 497-7682. Group is under the supervision of Tony Zimbardi, PsyD, MFT #33579.

Gay Men’s Growth Group
(Studio City)
This is an ongoing men’s group, which focuses on personal issues that lead toward better relationships with oneself and others. This is a group for serious minded men regardless of age, HIV or relationship status. Tuesday/Wednesday night in Studio City. $35 per session. Contact Sandy Kaufman, MFT at 818-761-4200.

Gay Men’s Group
(Beverly Hills)
The Center for Cognitive Therapy in Beverly Hills is now running a Gay Men’s Group on Mondays from 7:30 - 9PM. If interested, please call Joel Becker, Ph.D. (PSY11680), 310-858-3831.

Ongoing Gay Men's Therapy Group
(West Hollywood)
Now accepting new participants! Meets every Wednesday evening from 8:00 to 9:30 PM; $50 per session. Group therapy is a helpful adjunct to individual therapy. Consider the benefits for your clients: learning to directly and healthfully express feelings; building self confidence and self esteem; feeling more comfortable in groups, relieving feelings of shame and isolation. Contact: Mark Reina, MFT, CGP at 310.366.5494.

Gay Men's Psychotherapy Group
Psychodynamic group focuses on Gay empowerment, recovery from trauma and coaddiction, compassionate selfcare, mindfulness, building intimate relationships. Fridays 6 PM, $50. For more information, please call: Matt Silverstein, MFT, 310-842-6124 (License #MFC38474).

Mixed Groups
Mixed psychotherapy groups for well functioning men and women with a focus on relationship, intimacy, sexual, family, and career issues. Yalom model. Monday and Wednesday evenings led by Raymond Bakaitis, PhD. For more information, please call 310-841- 6870.

Social Anxiety Group
This group will be making use of the latest empirically validated treatment for social anxiety. The group will be mixed (both gay, lesbian and straight clients) and time limited to 10- 12 sessions. Contact Joel Becker 310-858-3831.

Emotional Regulation Skills Group
This group that is based on the work of Marsha Linehan, Ph.D. with patients who have the diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder. It is appropriate for all clients who have problems in this area, which may include patients in a wide range of disorders including substance abuse, etc. This group is adjunctive and the client must have a primary therapist who will remain in the picture as “therapist of record.” Contact Joel Becker 310-858- 3831.

Women Over 40
Support and process group in-tended to allow women over 40 years of age to discuss coming out, making new connections, and more. Married and unmarried women are welcomed. Wednesday nights from 7:30 PM to 9 PM. $35/session. Contact Emily Moore at 626-793-1078.

Ongoing Gay Men's Therapy Group
(Pasadena)
Great group for therapists. Wednesday night group (7:30 pm to 9:00 pm) currently has openings. The fee is $45. The group works to understand how they are relating within the group and how that is reflected (or not) in relating outside the group. Career blocks, fears, anger, the addictive process, and self-esteem issues are also part of our focus. Therapist uses primarily psychoanalytically oriented techniques and has a certificate from the Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis. Contact Roger Winter, MA, MFT (626) 440-9898 x2. (MFC28821).

SASS Group (Sexual Abuse/Assault Survivor’s Support Group)
Group for women who have been sexually abused, experienced incest, raped, sexually assaulted, exposed to adult sexuality too young, used in child pornography, or who have been or who are currently being stalked. Closed group of 6 or less. Must be willing to make a minimum of a 6 month commitment to the group and attend on a regular basis. Group meets every other Sat 1-3. Call Cindie Henrie at (323) 829-3548.

Extreme Abuse Survivor’s Group
Group for women who have posttraumatic stress disorder and are survivors of childhood/adult abuse and/or other traumatic events. This group is a process group for women who have survived multiple abuses that were violent in nature. Excellent for getting support and learning effective coping skills and strategies. Closed group of 6 or less. Must be willing to make a minimum of a 6 month commitment to the group and attend on a regular basis. Meets every Wed 8pm. Call Cindie Henrie at (323) 829-3548.

TransWoman Support Group
Group for transsexual women who are in the process of transitioning from male-to-female who are at different phases of their transitioning process. This is a highly supportive process group! Closed group of 6 or less. Must be willing to make a minimum of a 6 month commitment to the group and attend on a regular basis. Meets every other Sat from 10am-12pm. Call Cindie Henrie at (323) 829-3548.

Significant Others Support Group (SOS Group)
Group for women whose significant other has a gender identity issue or is gender variant. Partners may be transsexuals, transgender, intersexed, cross-dressers, gender-queer, transvestites…. They can be either male-to-female or female-tomale. Group meets every 2-3 weeks depending upon availability of group members. Closed group of 6 or less. Must be willing to make a minimum of a 6 month commitment to the group and attend on a regular basis.Call Cindie Henrie at (323) 829-3548.

Healing and Freedom from Critical and Controlling Parents and/or Partners
Group for women who were raised by critical, controlling and/or narcissistic parents or who are in relationship with critical and controlling, narcissistic partners. Most women in the group have found that their self-esteem has suffered tremendously as a result of being emotionally and verbally abused, criticized or controlled in their lives. Excellent group! Closed group. Must be willing to make a minimum of a 6 month commitment. Meets every other Sat from 3pm-5pm. Call Cindie Henrie at (323) 829-3548.

Psychotherapist Supervision/Peer Consultation Group
Supervision/professional peer consultation group for therapists who are interested in trauma, feminist therapy, gay and lesbian issues, gender identity issues, dissociative disorders, or who want to learn more and consult on cases. Lots of great information will be discussed, presented and explored! Come be creative, get support, and enjoy an intimate process group with other therapists. Date/Time TBD. Call Cindie Henrie at (323) 829-3548.

 

EMPLOYMENT

Psychotherapy Bookkeeper Position
Must be able to add existing client files to software program called “Therapist Helper.” Call Mike Fatula MFT at 323-876-8861 OR 323-422-9433 business cell phone. (I am live on business cell phone at 5 minutes before any hour 10AM-10PM Mon-Fri).

Full Time MFT, Psychologist, or LCSW
Frank's House is looking to fill a position full time position to share with The Van Ness House. Candidate will be licensed as a MFT, Psychologist, or LCSW; experience counseling clients on behavioral issues, including drug use, criminal behavior, high-risk sexual behaviors: demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally, and in writing, with diverse participants (including gay, LGBT communities), staff, and supervisors: good charting skills: review, and assessment forms for accuracy, and internal risk behaviors: moderate to advanced computer skills; work flexible hours to accommodate project needs; complete and be certified in HIV Counseling and Testing. English/Spanish Bilingual skills preferred. No calls please Email resume.

Part-Time Office Help
Part time office help needed, 10-15 hours weekly, in Beverly Hills. Familiarity with ShrinkRapt billing software helpful. Contact Dan Fast, M.D. at 310-246-1040.

 

OFFICE SPACE

Carthay Circle/Mid-Wilshire
Beautiful offices with east facing view available in the Carthay Circle/ Mid-Wilshire area at 6310 San Vicente Blvd. Suite 401, Los Angeles, CA 90048. One fulltime unfurnished office (170 square feet) is available for $1000/month, or one hourly furnished office (150 square feet) for $15/hour. Free wireless internet and printing, fully stocked kitchen with break area, locked file space, a nicely decorated waiting room, access to a furnished group room, a café on the first floor, and convenient street or structure parking. Keycard included with rent, parking available for monthly fee. Email Dr. Halle Aten or call 310-339-2546 to tour the space.

West Los Angeles/Westside Pavilion adjacent
Part-time office space available in suite designed by therapists for therapists. Full/half days in windowed and interior offices in 2-story, modern building (built in 2008). Very good soundproofing, easy parking options, call lights, separate exit, wireless. Call 310-281-8681 or email Andrew.

Studio City/West Hollywood
Ideal office set-up for newly licensed therapist or therapists who would like to apply for networks: For a little over $100 a month, you could have one office in LA…For a little over $200 a month, You could have two offices in LA…One in Studio City and one in West Hollywood! And having two offices is a plus for applying for insurance panels, as is working with special communities. Call Mike Fatula, MFT 323-876-8861.

Beverly Center
Part-time mornings and Friday-Sunday. quiet small secured building near Beverly Center, 24/7 access, private climate control, windowed charming comfortable large furnished office, good size for groups, shared waiting room with call light, sound proofed, plenty of parking (free or metered), utility room with fridge, micro, copier, printer, file drawers. Call Steve Kadel 310-228-3676.

Beverly Hills
Office space available for lease in medical building in Beverly Hills. Suitable for consultations, counseling, presentations, or auditions. Monthly Rent: $1133 (1 year contract). Two hours free public parking in addition to street parking. Call Eric at (323) 528- 8206 or email Eric.

Encino
Prime Encino office space now available. Newlyremodeled suite in therapistfriendly building. Full and part-time space for sublet in both windowed and interior offices facing Encino Hills. Freeway-close to the 101 and the 405. Very good soundproofing, easy parking options, call light system, separate exit. Contact 310.281.8681 or email.

Studio City/Valley Village
Charming quiet garden setting office with private waiting room, bathroom, and kitchen. Bright, windows that open, air conditioning, close to freeway, and free parking. Available parttime. Please call Dr. Stacy Berlin (310) 442-6466.

West Los Angeles.
Charming courtyard building on Westwood Blvd., just south of Wilshire. Bright and beautifully carpeted and furnished. Call light system. Private exit. Colleagueial atmosphere. Part time or half time. Call Elaine Schulman 310-475-0674.

West Los Angeles
Beautifully decorated, windowed, freeway close, handicap access, call lights, separate entrance/exit, security building. Available AM's every day, all day Thursday and Saturday. Contact Renee R. Sperling, LCSW at 310-470-3450.

West Hollywood
Newly remodeled, beautiful, quiet, F/T or P/T psychotherapy office space in 2 office suite in centrally located professional building in the heart of West Hollywood. Office is newly painted and carpeted with soundproofing. Separate, enclosed waiting area with call light system. Off-street parking available. One office is unfurnished and available full-time. One office is furnished. Both offices have windows overlooking lots of greenery. Gay affirmative practice and environment. Rent varies according to usage. $300/day per month P/T and $1000 F/T. For more information, please contact Matthew Silverstein, PhD, MFT. (310) 842-6124.

West Hollywood
Prime therapy office for evenings and weekends. Beautiful space is available on Mondays through Thursdays evenings from 6PM to 9PM or 6PM to 10PM, and all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This French-windowed corner office is elegant and tasteful; furnished with antique oak wood furniture, rich brown leather couch/chair, and warmly painted walls. It also has a desk and a consulting area which makes it more spacious. There is a shared waiting room and a copier/refrigerator room. Friendly colleagues. High-end security building on designer row. Other offices within the building consist of psychotherapists, psychiatrists and writers. Street parking is free on Robertson after 6PM. If interested please call Paul Oberon, PsyD at 310-659-0509. Required blocks of time: 6Pm to 9PM or 6PM to 10PM. Monday/ Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Thursday or 4 hr blocks for Fridays through Sundays, (example 9AM to 1 PM or 1:30PM to 5:30PM); $25/hour (non-negotiable).

West Hollywood/San Fernando Valley
Quiet Garden Courtyard of therapists, designers, and writers near Cedars- Sinai and Thalians. Also office space on Ventura Blvd. near Laurel Canyon (Studio City).

  • Quiet, garden courtyard; onestory building; 24/7 access & AIR
  • Windowed, private waiting room; sound-proofing & call light systems
  • Windowed & skylighted private therapy office
  • Separate entrance-exit; separate restrooms for clients & therapists
  • High vaulted wooden ceiling/new wood window blinds
  • Utilities included with reasonable rent; private, covered, well-lit parking
  • Easy canyon access to San Fernando Valley
  • Recently remodeled to psychotherapy specifications

Call Mike Fatula at 323-876-8861. Reasonable rates (utilities included).

 

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