Our team
Elisa Hasrouni, LCSW, Founder & Clinical Director
I founded this practice to continue my passion for mental health as well as expanding the space to work alongside other talented therapists. After graduating with a MSW from USC, I continued my training in both Southern California and New York City. I have worked in various mental health settings and have been in private practice for over 7 years. I am particularly well versed in adults dealing with depression and anxiety from an array of backgrounds, ethnicities, and sexual orientations. I am a compassionate, empathetic, analytical, and knowledgeable therapist. I look forward to working with you!
License #106364
Sabrina Gerardo, ACSW, Senior Psychotherapist & Supervisor
My therapeutic approach is guided by the philosophy that healing happens through connection. I strive to facilitate a process of healing that is client-led and welcomes all emotions. As your therapist, I believe in the power of being a compassionate witness and supporting individuals to access the power of their story. Taking the initiative to reach out for help can be difficult. My role is to guide you and facilitate a process that feels safe for you to begin to explore your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
I have experience working with a range of diagnoses and topics including depression, anxiety, substance use, PTSD, pregnancy/postpartum, grief, identity formation, family/relational issues, and systemic oppression. My therapeutic approach is guided by psychodynamic, attachment-based, and trauma-informed theory. Additionally, I incorporate components of CBT, DBT, MI, and harm reduction.
It is a privilege to hold space for your story and experiences. I believe in starting where you are and collaboratively tailor sessions in a way that best supports you. I welcome you with empathy, support, and genuineness.
License #92843
Shelley Procter, ACSW, Psychotherapist
I take a person-center approach by helping individuals find their values and see their strengths to lead them to inner harmony. I teach my clients skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and the Trauma Resiliency Model.
I have a BA in psychology from Long Island University where I played Division 1 softball. I also have a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California. I completed my training at Ocean View in-patient Psychiatric Hospital and at Kaiser Permanent’s as an outpatient therapist. After completing my training I continued working as a therapist for a residential program for Crownview Institute, where I provided individual therapy and group therapy. Then as a case manager at Vantage Point recovery I connected clients with the best fit resources while supporting clients to meet their goals in therapy.
In my experience, psychotherapy can be made into an exciting time to personally grow into the best version of oneself and to reconnect to purpose. But at the same time recognizing that being in therapy can feel very vulnerable. In my free time I enjoy hiking, snowboarding, and yoga.
Kelly Tiernan, MHC-LP, Psychotherapist
My goal is to help all clients love themselves and feel confident with who they are. I want to reach anyone struggling with their mental health and show them that they are supported and what they are going through matters. Understanding who we are as our own individual is significant in order to find happiness and reach accomplishments within our lives. In addition to my experience working with individuals diagnosed with depression and anxiety, I have my graduate degree in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness from New York University.
My therapeutic approach is unique to each individual. Everyone has their own needs and goals that they desire from therapy. I work to get to know who each client is to create personal goals through a combination of therapeutic techniques that are suitable for their desired outcome. I aim to understand the diversity of each client with an open mind to assist them in finding their success. I want to show clients that we as counselors support, care, and acknowledge them. I plan on doing everything in my power to help each client learn the healthiest ways to believe in themselves. I aspire to assist clients in finding their happiness. Thank you for letting me help you reach your fullest potential!
Sydney Shulkin, Associate Psychotherapist
I use a warm and compassionate approach to create a space where my clients feel safe and comfortable to explore difficult emotions and experiences. I practice from a mainly cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic lens, while also incorporating elements of acceptance and commitment therapy as well as internal family systems therapy. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in honors Psychology from McGill University and am completing my master’s degree in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness at New York University.
Overall, I believe that using an integrative approach is the best way to meet the unique needs of individual clients. I aspire to help clients develop the tools needed to make positive changes and achieve their goals. I am eager to build strong therapeutic relationships and support my clients in their journey to well-being.
Samantha Van Siclen, Associate Psychotherapist
I understand that the role of a therapist is crucial in one's life and I am passionate about helping you reach your goals. Currently, I am receiving my Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling at Columbia University. Using empathy and authenticity, I foster a nonjudgmental therapeutic environment, empowering clients to be open and vulnerable, while working towards facing their challenges and reaching their goals. My holistic therapeutic approach combines multiple modalities, helping clients understand their emotions and behaviors.
I strongly acknowledge that the needs and life experiences of each client are individual, each client has their own therapeutic journey. Clients can expect a collaborative relationship and a supportive environment to feel heard and understood. I am passionate about guiding clients through their healing journey and growing into their best version.
job opportunities
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Interested in working for Monarch Therapy? We are looking for current California ACSWs, AMFTs, APCCs and New York LMSWs, MHC-LPs. Please go to https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=psychotherapist&l=california&vjk=d076ba27f9bc37ee&advn=4216506974633466 to see job description and to apply when an opportunity becomes available.