Physician Spotlight 5: Dr. Vicki Kalira

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Physician Spotlight In today’s physician spotlight we highlight Dr. Vicki Kalira. Dr. Vicki Kalira is a talented psychiatrist who is board certified in both Addiction and General Psychiatry. She has robust experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Her multifaceted clinical approach incorporates medication, psychotherapy, nutrition, physical movement and social engagement at different stages of treatment, always focusing on self-compassion. Dr. Vicki Kalira’s approach tailors to each individual patient, is goal-oriented, flexible, and integrative. About Dr. Vicki Kalira Dr. Vicki Kalira completed medical school at West Virginia University and her psychiatry residency at Johns Hopkins University. After completing a one-year addiction psychiatry fellowship at New York University (NYU), she supported hospitalized patients at NYU-Tisch Hospital as a Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist. Here, her focus centered around providing care to patients with complex medical and psychiatric comorbidities who were experiencing acute intoxication or withdrawal states. Dr. Vicki Kalira then transitioned to the …

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Clinician Spotlight 4: Hannah Bystritsky Johnson, LCSW

Hannah Bystritsky, LCSW

Clinician Spotlight In today’s clinician spotlight we highlight Hannah Bystritsky Johnson, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker. Hannah has a passion for helping her clients reach their goals, enhance well-being, and maximize their strengths. Hannah received her Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science from University of California, Berkeley, and her Master of Social Work from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Hannah supports clients in facilitating personal growth, insight, and expanding their healing capacity. About Hannah Bystritsky Johnson, LCSW During graduate school, Hannah trained at the Harbor-UCLA Dual-Diagnosis Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic where she treated adults and adolescents in individual and group psychotherapy. Hannah previously worked at the Department of Mental Health, Edelman. Her clinical work has focused on treating co-occurring psychiatric, medical, and addictive disorders. Hannah is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). She is …

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Clinician Spotlight 3: Nathaniel Flatt, LMFT

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Clinician Spotlight In today’s clinician spotlight we highlight Nathaniel Flatt, LMFT. Nathaniel Flatt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). We are honored to be working with such an experienced and compassionate therapist. About Nathaniel Flatt, LMFT Nathaniel strives to braid the evidenced-based practices of Western psychotherapy with the wisdom and compassion of Eastern psychology. With an open-hearted, client-centered, and collaborative approach, he meets the client where they are in the treatment process.  Nathaniel supports clients in developing their own inner healing capacity, providing them with resources that they can utilize and integrate into the therapeutic process. This leads clients down the road of psychological and spiritual wellness. Nathaniel Flatt, LMFT, earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. He is also certified by The California Institute of Integral Studies in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research and the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He is an integrative …

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Clinician Spotlight 2: Michael Peterson, LCSW

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Clinician Spotlight In today’s clinician spotlight we highlight Michael Peterson, LCSW. Michael Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). We are honored to be working with such a competent, compassionate therapist. About Michael Peterson, LCSW Michael Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of experience working within world-renowned health care organizations. He was a clinical supervisor in the Department of Psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for almost 20 years. Michael specializes in providing group and individual psychotherapies which teach individuals new skills to more effectively manage their emotions and cope with stressors. Michael completed his undergraduate and graduate studies at The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was the recipient of a National Institute of Mental Health traineeship awarded to prepare clinicians for leadership in the field of mental health. In addition to his clinical work, Michael is active in the mental health community.  …

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Clinician Spotlight 1: Jennifer Bieler, LMFT

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Clinician Spotlight In today’s clinician spotlight we highlight Jennifer Bieler, LMFT. Jennifer Bieler is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT). We are honored to be working with such an experienced and truly caring therapist. About Jennifer Bieler, LMFT Jennifer Bieler is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California (USC) and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with Honors from St. Mary’s College of California. She is a retired co-chair at the Women’s Association for Addiction Treatment (WAAT) in Orange County. Jennifer is an LGBTQ+ and trans-affirming therapist. In addition, she is a neurodiversity-affirming therapist. Her specialties include but are not limited to: trauma, addictions, relationships, eating disorders and personality disorders. She is trained in a variety of trauma therapies, including Attachment-Focused (AF) …

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