Dr. Randy Northrup

Ph.d- Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (California Lic. #MFT17019)

Over the course of nearly 50 years of being a professional therapist it is clear to me that I am a natural-born helper-guide.  When asked what I do I usually answer, “I work with kids, and their parents.”  And, I do.  Prior to becoming a Marital and Family Therapist I was a youth worker for seven years.  I like young people, and they still seem to like me!  I also have a big commitment to healthy marriages and families, and enjoy seeing relationships being healed and strengthened through couples’ therapy and parenting counseling.

My office is a safe place where individual adults, and young people can come with concerns and hurts, like depression, anxiety, OCD (Obsessive CompulsiveDisorder), and certain Autistic Spectrum Disorders (including what was formerly known as Asperger’s Syndrome), to receive helpful treatment. My unique set of personal and clinical skills has equipped me to offer a diversity of therapeutic experiences to just about anyone who comes to see me for professional services.  

I am a great fan of marriage, but occasionally, attorneys and the family courts call upon me to help with “high conflict divorce” situations.  This usually involves helping divorcing couples with parenting, co-parenting, and custody resolutions through a process of mediation in my office.  I often work with attorneys and other therapists in a collaborative way to arrive at solutions. So, my work is mostly about relationships, happy hearts, and mental health, and I invite you to give me a call if you have a need in any of these areas.

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Anastasia Kefalas, M.S., AMFT

ASSOCIATE MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPIST (California Lic. #142497)

Welcome!

Therapy, for me, is a place of connection- a calling and a space where I am honored to walk alongside you as you discover yourself, heal, and grow. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or as if they are barely holding on. Through our work together they usually leave feeling more grounded, hopeful, and equipped to face life’s challenges.

With years of experience working with teenagers and young adults I am passionate about supporting them as they navigate self-discovery, relationships, mental health challenges, academic pressures, and building self-esteem, often while facing immense pressure to perform in a competitive world. Many come to therapy feeling lost or weighed down by expectations. But in our relationship they find clarity, self-confidence, and practical tools to manage life’s challenges. I also enjoy partnering with parents to build stronger family dynamics, fostering better understanding and open communication at home.

I work well with women as they navigate major life transitions- relationship changes, career shifts, motherhood, divorce, grief, menopause, and more. These transitions can create emotional and relational difficulties. Together we work toward positive outcomes and growth which produce increased confidence, calm, and creative resiliency.

I value working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, including immigrants, and offer sessions in both English and Greek. Outside of therapy you will find me tending my garden (my garden is beautiful), trying new recipes, or unwinding with a good mystery novel.

If you are ready to take the first step, I would be honored to support you. Let’s plant the seeds for change (did I mention that my garden is beautiful?) and see where your journey takes you.