Therese Apontti, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

ABOUT ME
Therese is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and her intention is to support her clients in cultivating more awareness and self-love. Therese’s approach is joyful, collaborative, and holistic. Therese meets clients where they are and is passionate in helping others to live in alignment with their values and authentic self.
Therese assists clients in becoming more centered and empowered in who they really are by offering gentle and clear guidance to work through challenges. She assists clients in exploring deeper layers of themselves through self-inquiry, learning skills to regulate the nervous system, connecting with intuition, mindfulness practices, meditation, and journaling. Therese blends techniques from psychodynamic, interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, holistic, and mindfulness practices into her work with clients.
Therese’s previous experience includes working with children, families, couple's, and adults in various mental health agencies, group homes, addiction treatment center, community college, and with those experiencing homelessness.
WHO I WORK WITH:
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Children (9-12 years old)
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Teens (15-18 years old)
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Adults
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Couples
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Life Transitions
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Life Purpose
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Addiction
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Co Dependency
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Emotional/Attachment Wounds
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Family of Origin Issues
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Grief
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Highly Sensitive People
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Identity
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Relationship Issues
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Self-Esteem
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Stress
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Mood Disorders
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Trauma
WHAT I PROVIDE:
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Individual Therapy
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Teen Therapy
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Couples Therapy
EDUCATION:
Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz