Associates

Samantha Deming, M.A. L.M.F.T. employs and supervises Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapists and Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselors. These Associates have completed their Master's degrees in Clinical Psychology and are working toward their clinical hours for California State Licensure as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. The state of California requires 3000 hours under a licensed supervisor before qualifying for the state licensing exam. If Samantha is not available to see you, one of her Associates may be a good match for your counseling needs.

Anna Ward, M.A.

Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist #128707
Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #10660

Anna Ward graduated with her Masters in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in June 2021. Anna has experience working with individuals, couples and families. She has a warm genuine style of interacting with her clients. Anna partners with clients to co-create goals that support her client's life paths. Anna believes that clients have the internal resources to overcome obstacles and strength to pursue goals and they can access these resources with encouragement and support. Her areas of concentration include relationship issues, family issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, ADD/ADHD, and trauma. She also works well with children and adolescents. She has experience working with at-risk youth and their families, and facilitating therapeutic groups.

Fees

Associates are not in-network for any insurance networks. If you cannot afford their full fee some sliding scale spots are available. A Good Faith Estimate of costs will be provided upon scheduling your first appointment.

In Office or Telehealth

Associates are available for In-Office appointments and Telehealth. Based on LA County Department of Public Health Covid Regulations all in office appointments require proof of vaccination status and a mask at all times. Both Telehealth and In-Office appointment times are based on availability. Telehealth can only be provided to individuals within California.

Address

In Office Appointments:
16550 Ventura Blvd. Suite 210
Encino, CA. 91436

Telehealth:
VSee HIPAA Compliant Server
Link provided upon scheduling

Availability includes weekdays and Saturdays.
CONTACT: (818) 724-4204