Yukari Makino, ph.D, AMFT, APCC, SEP
Yukari is a very skilled therapist. She has a doctorate in Psychology & has practiced as a clinical psychologist in Japan for many years before moving to Los Angeles in 2018. She is certified in EMDR & is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.
She has extensive experience working in the field of trauma with people of all ages & was essential in supporting her community after the devastating Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. She has worked in mental health clinics & private practice since 1996. She is warm, welcoming & would love to support you in your healing. To hear more about Yukari & to book an appointment with her, please visit her website: https://yukarimakino.com
Noelle Medbery, LCSW
Noelle is warm, curious & engaging with her clients. She has a background in community mental health which has given her lots of great experience working with adolescents & families as well as adults. Her passion lies in supporting clients to heal attachment trauma & their relationship with their inner self in an effort to create meaningful relationships with others and the world around them. She takes a client-centered approach, meaning your unique strengths, needs, & environment are emphasized as the foundation of her work. Her style is rooted in sincerity, kindness, curiosity, & warmth, which helps create a therapeutic relationship that is characterized by safety, trust & inclusivity.
Her educational background is in Human Development, Family Studies & Social Work. She loves supporting clients in navigating anything from complex trauma to chronic anxiety and depression. Most recently, she obtained a certificate in Somatic Attachment Therapy. To book an appointment with Noelle visit https://www.noellemedberytherapy.com
Naomi zelin, apcc
As a holistic psychotherapist, Naomi brings a blended approach to healing both the mind and body. Naomi holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and over 500+ hours of somatic and yoga certifications. In addition, Naomi worked for lululemon for 6+ years as a People and Culture Manager. In that time she supported diversity and inclusion standards, created mental health initiatives for teams, and guided leadership through executive coaching.
Working with Naomi is like sitting down with one of your best friends, lending you an open nonjudgmental ear, sprinkled with a little laughter and a whole lot of vulnerable validation. Expect a healthy dose of challenging harmful core beliefs to bring out the best version of you. Expect to set tangible goals and celebrate small victories; healing is non-linear and often takes a few tries. As Naomi always says, "Everything in life takes practice." To book an appointment with Naomi visit https://humblyelevated.com