About Kathy

Kathy Chapel, MS, LMFT, is a licensed psychotherapist providing individual therapy, couples counseling, and family counseling and therapy in the West San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles.

 Kathy has a Master of Science in counseling, marriage and family therapy, California State University Northridge, 2002; and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, from California State University Northridge, 1998.

 With over 30 years experience in the medical industry, and 17 years in psychotherapy, Kathy is also California State certified as a grief/loss counselor, crisis intervention specialist, domestic violence counselor, and rape crisis counselor.  Trained in neuro-linguistic programming.

 Professional Experience:

• Psychotherapy Practice - 2009 to present

• The Holman Group (Northridge), managed behavioral health care, Member Services Manager - 2010 to 2011

• Guided Life Services (Chatsworth), Clinical Director - 2008 to 2010

• Cornerstone Counseling Center (Simi), Individual and Group Facilitator - 2003 to 2010

• Department of Children & Family Services (No Hollywood), Family Preservation Team Counselor - 2001 to 2010

• Valley Trauma Center (Van Nuys), Crisis Intervention Specialist - 1999 to 2003

 Community Involvement and Achievements:

• Crisis Consultant for R3 Continuum since 2011 

• Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Resource since 2016

• Military family life consultant since 2013.

• Member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists since 1999.

• Member of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation since 1999.

• Drug Awareness Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program counselor/ mentor, 1998.

• Crisis Intervention Specialists for CSUN “Helpline” volunteer, 1995 to 1998.

Reference Links

  Psychology Today  (Therapy Directory)

  Counseling California

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