Associates are psychotherapists who are completing a post-graduate training in a private practice. 

John Chebultz, M.A.

John is an empathic and insightful therapist who nurtures the strength, creativity, and great capacity for love that each individual possesses. His calm, supportive presence creates the sense of safety needed for growth and change.

After receiving a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute, John served as an intern at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center where his work included individual, couples, and group therapy. He is an experienced crisis counselor who has trained and supervised a team of telephone counselors.

Prior to initiating his career as a psychotherapist, John worked on the business side of the entertainment industry. This experience has given him special insights into the challenges and opportunities of major life transitions.

Using an eclectic approach combining cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic and family systems theories, John specializes in helping clients:

• Find relief from depression and anxiety
• Improve relationships with family, romantic partners, co-workers and friends
• Resolve sexual orientation issues
• Explore meaning in mid-life
• Address addictive and compulsive behaviors
• Cope with life transitions (work, family, health)

Ana Adal, M.A.

Ana received Master's Degrees in Spiritual Psychology and Counseling Psychology from the University of Santa Monica and is currently working toward a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Her clinical training has included internships in community mental health conducting individual, couple and family therapy as well as a dual-diagnosis treatment facility focusing on trauma healing. For several years Ana volunteered for a local hospice program providing her the opportunity to deepen her work with grief and loss issues.

Having traveled extensively throughout the world, Ana appreciates the nuances of cultural diversity and is fluent in both French and Spanish. With empathy and compassion for her clients, Ana brings warmth, humor and sensitivity to the collaborative, therapeutic relationship. Her eclectic style includes the integration of psychodynamic, transpersonal and family systems theories.

Ana's specialty areas include: