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A Place To Turn, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PATP

A Place To Turn, Inc

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PATP (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5743 Corsa Ave, Suite 207, Westlake Village, CA 91362
Let's Connect (818) 495-8678
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At A Place to Turn, we understand that your journey to well-being is unique, and our approach to holistic healing is tailored to meet your individual needs. Our ideal client is someone seeking not just relief from symptoms but a comprehensive transformation that encompasses physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Their goal is beyond symptom relief but a profound sense of balance, purpose, and vitality. Our clients desire a holistic approach seeking the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. A Place to Turn becomes the refuge where their needs for deep healing, personal growth, and a renewed sense of purpose converge.
At the heart of A Place to Turn(AP2T) is our commitment to holistic healing, encompassing a range of therapeutic modalities designed to address the multifaceted aspects of your well-being. Our specialty lies in blending traditional and innovative approaches to create a customized and integrative healing journey through our collaborative team of therapists.
Embarking on a journey of holistic healing can be both empowering and vulnerable. At AP2T, we recognize the courage it takes to seek transformative well-being, and we offer a compassionate space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood. Your journey to holistic well-being begins with a conversation. The door to holistic well-being is open to you now.
Call or A Place To Turn, Inc now for a free 15 minute consultation - (818) 495-8678

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

A Place To Turn, Inc

5743 Corsa Ave

Suite 207

Westlake Village, CA 91362 map

(818) 495-8678

A Place To Turn

Pasadena, CA 91106

We offer therapy sessions in-person or online via video. We believe meeting you where you are by utilizing a holistic approach to therapy.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and Relationship Issues 
$275 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
A Place To Turn, Inc
Let's Connect (818) 495-8678
Photo of Cheri McDonald - A Place To Turn, Inc, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PATP

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

A Place To Turn, Inc

5743 Corsa Ave

Suite 207

Westlake Village, CA 91362 map

(818) 495-8678

A Place To Turn

Pasadena, CA 91106

We offer therapy sessions in-person or online via video. We believe meeting you where you are by utilizing a holistic approach to therapy.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and Relationship Issues 
$275 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
A Place To Turn, Inc

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $275
  • Couple Sessions $300
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Magellan
  • Optum
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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We accept most insurance plans. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions. We're here to help make therapy affordable for you.
Photo of Cheri McDonald - A Place To Turn, Inc, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PATP
A Place To Turn, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PATP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 495-8678
"
We accept most insurance plans. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions. We're here to help make therapy affordable for you.
Photo of Cheri McDonald - A Place To Turn, Inc, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PATP
A Place To Turn, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PATP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 495-8678

Qualifications

    Marriage & Family Therapist: Cheri McDonald

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 27359 Cheri McDonald
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended American Pacific University, Graduated 2007
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Our team of combined 65 years of experience, is trained and certified in a variety of modalities to assure you a personal blueprint experience that offers transformative change for good. We are excited to announce that we're recently Psychedelic Certified!
Photo of Cheri McDonald - A Place To Turn, Inc, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PATP
A Place To Turn, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PATP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 495-8678
"
Our team of combined 65 years of experience, is trained and certified in a variety of modalities to assure you a personal blueprint experience that offers transformative change for good. We are excited to announce that we're recently Psychedelic Certified!
Photo of Cheri McDonald - A Place To Turn, Inc, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PATP
A Place To Turn, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PATP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 495-8678

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Depression
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients who may be struggling with treatment resistant depression or trauma related to their relationships or family. I specialize in ketamine assisted therapy, EMDR, and other alternative forms of therapy. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first few sessions and sustained improvement thereafter!
Photo of Cheri McDonald - A Place To Turn, Inc, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PATP
A Place To Turn, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PATP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 495-8678
"
I work with clients who may be struggling with treatment resistant depression or trauma related to their relationships or family. I specialize in ketamine assisted therapy, EMDR, and other alternative forms of therapy. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first few sessions and sustained improvement thereafter!
Photo of Cheri McDonald - A Place To Turn, Inc, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PATP
A Place To Turn, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PATP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 495-8678

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Sandplay
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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From the very first session, we collaborate to create a personalized blueprint tailored to your unique healing journey. Our Holistic Integral Therapy approach integrates the mind, body, and spirit to ensure you are aligned and on course for the transformative journey your healing requires.
Photo of Cheri McDonald - A Place To Turn, Inc, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PATP
A Place To Turn, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PATP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 495-8678
"
From the very first session, we collaborate to create a personalized blueprint tailored to your unique healing journey. Our Holistic Integral Therapy approach integrates the mind, body, and spirit to ensure you are aligned and on course for the transformative journey your healing requires.
Photo of Cheri McDonald - A Place To Turn, Inc, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PATP
A Place To Turn, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PATP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 495-8678

Location

Primary Location

A Place To Turn, Inc

5743 Corsa Ave

Suite 207

Westlake Village, CA 91362

(818) 495-8678

Additional Location

A Place To Turn

Pasadena, CA 91106

(818) 495-8678
"
We offer therapy sessions in-person or online via video. We believe meeting you where you are by utilizing a holistic approach to therapy.
Photo of Cheri McDonald - A Place To Turn, Inc, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PATP
A Place To Turn, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PATP
Call for a free consultation now - (818) 495-8678
"
We offer therapy sessions in-person or online via video. We believe meeting you where you are by utilizing a holistic approach to therapy.
Photo of Cheri McDonald - A Place To Turn, Inc, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PATP
A Place To Turn, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PATP
Call for a free consultation now - (818) 495-8678