Meet our team

Team

California Psychological Services, Inc. is a comprehensive agency providing an impressive breadth of direct mental health services to a diverse range of clientele within the greater Los Angeles area. We provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy, as well as comprehensive psychological assessments, testing, and consultation services. The cornerstone of our practice constitutes empirically-based approaches, an acknowledgement of the fundamental mind-body connection, and strong ethics rooted in a social justice sensibility.

Erik Sherman, LCSW, MPH

Chief Clinical Officer

Chief Clinical Officer Language: English. Professional Experience: MSW and MPH from UCLA with exceptional leadership ability and a B.A. in Leadership. Current experience in healthcare compliance and utilization review. Seven years experience with adolescents. Excellent at relating to clients to determine their needs and devising solutions to have the client’s needs met. License Type: Licensed […] Read more

Those who have a ‘Why’ to live, can bear with almost any ‘How’ -Viktor Frankl

Michael Reda, PsyD

Psychologist

Language: English. Michael is a clinical psychologist licensed in California. Michael brings to CaliforniaPsychological Services extensive experience working with adults across the lifespan, fromyoung adulthood to seniors, and from many culturally diverse backgrounds. Michael practicesfrom a Humanistic, strengths-based approach that emphasizes the client’s internal resources inan empathic, collaborative and nonjudgmental manner to promote healing. In […] Read more

I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become. - Carl Jung

Brian Gleason, PhD, LMFT

Licensed Therapist

Language: English. Brian Gleason, PhD, LMFT, is a licensed psychotherapist working in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Gleason brings 20 years of experience, working in several different capacities and specialty areas. He is a longtime activist and leader in the LGBTQ+ community, where he also works as Executive Director and Producer for Rise Up And Shout!, […] Read more

Deep breaths are little love notes to your body. - Anonymous

Ying Moua, LCSW

Licensed Therapist

Language: English. Ying holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and went on to receive a master’s degree in social work at California State University, Long Beach. She has experience working in medical social work, oncology, chronic pain, and community mental health.Ying specializes in working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, […] Read more

“It is not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” Carl Jung

Tracy Gordon, PsyD, LCSW

Licensed Therapist

Language: English. Tracy Gordon is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience and extensive training in all aspects of mental health throughout the lifespan. She earned her master’s degree in social work at USC and her doctorate degree in clinical psychology from California Southern University. Tracy’s theoretical orientations include cognitive behavioral, […] Read more

"You can always lose something that you have, but you cannot lose something that you are." - Eckhart Tolle

Efrain Kuk, LMFT

Licensed Therapist

Language: English, Spanish. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Efrain Kuk is a compassionate and dedicated bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Efrain earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Cal State LA and went onto complete his graduate studies in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy at Cal State […] Read more

Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. - Steve Jobs

Amon Benavides, PhD, LMFT

Licensed Therapist

Language: English, Spanish. Dr. Benavides is a licensed marriage family therapist with experience working with clients in a residential drug treatment facility, as well as in school-based and private practice settings. Previously, Amon’s focus was on applied behavioral analysis (ABA). His experience includes work as a behavioral interventionist, where he planned and implemented behavioral interventions. […] Read more

When pain knocks on your door, welcome it. Let it in. Sit with it. Have tea with it. Understand it. Then let it leave. - Najwa Zebian

Laura Zhao, ASW

Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker

Language: English Laura is an associate therapist with 8 years of experience in the fields of mental health and social services. She received her master’s degree in clinical social work from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She then went on to earn a PhD in communications at Liberty University, where she specialized in patient-centered narratives […] Read more

“The essence of trauma is disconnection from the self. Therefore, the essence of healing is not just uncovering the past, but reconnecting with yourself in the present.” — Gabor Maté

Taylor Devian, AMFT

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Language: English. As an integrative therapist, Taylor tailors her approach to meet each client’s unique needs, drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities to support healing and growth. She specializes in working with individuals navigating trauma, addiction, depression, and anxiety, and strive to create a warm, supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. As […] Read more

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Appointments are currently offered for in-person and virtual therapy and evaluations.

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Contact

You can also contact our team directly:

Email:
intake@capsychservices.com

Phone: (213) 207-6561

We Accept Insurance!

We are in network with most major insurances, and offer a sliding scale for those who are not covered.

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