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
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.