M A Private Practice

MARY-LOUISE HENSON, M.A., LMFT

CA lic. MFT #*****

LAGUNA BEHAVIORAL 28281 Crown Valley Pkwy., Ste 225, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Tel : 949-***-**** Fax: 949-***-**** Mobile: 949-***-**** Email : **.******@***.***

Marriage, Family, Therapist comfortable in a variety of clinical settings (private practice, out-patient, military base), and experienced with diverse client populations. Skills include assessment/diagnosis, treatment planning and delivery, referrals . Work with individuals, couples, and families presenting with a variety of mood disorders, relationship issues, workplace issues and life transitions. Theoretical orientation Cognitive-Behavioral /Solution-Focused /Goal oriented psychotherapy.

SPECIALIZATION AREAS:

Mood Disorders (Depression, Anxiety)

Marital, Couples, Family Therapy

Parenting Stress

Infidelity

Divorce Counseling

Stress Management

Anger Management

Weight Management: Obesity, Eating Disorders

Career/Life Transitions

Workplace Relations

Personal Growth

Effective Communication

Grief/Loss

EDUCATION

Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA; M.A., Clinical Psychology, 1992

Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, New York; B.A., English, 1963

Licensure: CA Board of Behavioral Sciences, Nov. 1992, CA lic. MFT #33565

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Private Practice, Laguna Niguel, CA (1992-2011)

Independent Contractor Psychotherapist, LAGUNA BEHAVIORAL (2011-present)

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Mary-Louise Henson, M.A., LMFT

Behavioral Specialist, Weight Management Programs. Teaching Staff, MISSION HOSPITAL, St. Joseph Health System, Center for Sports and Wellness, Mission Viejo, CA (2000-2011)

Behavioral Specialist, St. Joseph Health System, Cardiac Rehab Center Teaching Staff, Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo, CA. Classes : The Psychology of Weight Management, Stress Management (2007-2011)

Behavior Therapy Specialist, WELLDATRIX, Irvine CA., a private company offering Robard Weight Loss Programs, CLINDATRIX, 6 Jenner St., Suite 110, Irvine, CA 92618

(2011 to 2013)

Group Facilitator, ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Eating Disorders), Laguna Niguel, CA (1992-1996)

Internship, FAMILY SERVICE CENTER, U.S. Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, CA. Family Service Center Counseling and Crisis Intervention for active duty personnel and family members; taught Couples Communication classes, Stress Management classes; provided outpatient therapy for Drug and Alcohol clients in recovery through the on-base Joint Drug and Alcohol Center (1933-1955)

Internship, Center For Creative Alternatives, (United Way Agency), Laguna Hills, CA . Individual, Couples, Family Counseling; Group Facilitator, Divorce Support, Eating Disorders, Incest Survivors. (1992-1993)

Intern Therapist: Witts School Chemical Dependency Program, Dana Point, CA. Provided outpatient counseling for dual diagnosis adolescents and adults with chemical dependency issues. Collaborated with Social Workers and Psychiatrists in recovery treatment planning (1992-1993).

PROFESSIONAL AFFLILATIONS:

CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists), Clinical Member

OCCAMFT (Orange County Association of Marriage and Family Therapists)

Mary-Louise Henson, M.A., LMFT

CA lic. 33565

References

Catherine Speckman, LCSW

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Dr. Michael Ferguson, Psy.D., LCSW

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Dr. Eanas Elshiwick, PsyD, MFT

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