Meet Our Team
I help people who have experienced trauma, grief and anxiety to find resilience and healthy coping skills so they can move forward effectively in their lives.
Mark Frankle, M.A., LMFT #31617
Mark embarked on his mental health journey three decades ago, dedicating himself to aiding those grappling with enduring mental health challenges. Rooted in his belief that the essence of our profession lies in alleviating anguish and turmoil, he focuses on supporting individuals navigating through life's most challenging moments. Mark recognizes the overwhelming toll life's adversities can take on our emotional well-being, often burdening us further. However, he remains steadfast in his belief that through healing these wounds, one can discover resilience and hope.
His professional ethos blends empathy and encouragement with a range of psychotherapeutic techniques, fostering skill development tailored to each client's unique needs and aspirations. While his expertise spans various emotional and psychological complexities, Mark primarily concentrates on assisting individuals coping with grief, trauma, and substance addiction.
Among the array of therapeutic approaches at his disposal, Mark finds EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) particularly impactful in mitigating the effects of diverse traumas. EMDR's efficacy extends to childhood or recent traumatic experiences, drawing support from over three decades of controlled studies. Acknowledged by the National Institute of Health as an evidence-based treatment, EMDR stands as a powerful tool in Mark's arsenal for healing and recovery.
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I help adults and seniors with heartbreaking losses to regain their footing in life and find joy once again.
Debi J. Frankle, M.S., LMFT #32961
Meet Debi Jenkins Frankle, LMFT—a dedicated Grief Therapy Specialist with over 30 years of experience. Alongside her husband, Mark Frankle LMFT, she co-founded Calabasas Counseling and Grief Center.
Debi's journey into grief counseling began over two decades ago, sparked by her own profound encounters with personal loss, awakening her to submerged depths of grief. Motivated by a quest for understanding and equipped with a resolve to aid others in navigating these emotional tempests, she has passionately devoted herself to this cause.
As the pioneering force behind Private Practice Grief Workshops and Trainings for Mental Health Clinicians, as well as the facilitator of the therapists' community "Private Practice Grief" on Facebook, Debi has become a beacon of knowledge and support in the field.
Her commitment extends to academia as an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University in The Graduate School of Education and Psychology, imparting her wealth of wisdom to future mental health professionals.
Debi lives in Los Angeles where she can frequently be found with dirt under her fingernails as she proudly carries on her family’s tradition of amateur gardening.
Rose is passionate and committed to working with teens and adults. She has experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief.
Rose es apasionada y está comprometida a trabajar con adolescentes y adultos. Tiene experiencia trabajando con trauma, ansiedad, depresión y duelo.
Rose Castellanos Cruz, M.A., AMFT #138593
Rose received her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology. Grief is close to Rose’s heart due to the impact she experienced with the sudden loss of her father. Rose believes grief is experienced differently at different times in our lives and encourages exploring it in therapy. Often enough people do not realize the symptoms they are experiencing are directly correlated to grief.
Rose grew up in the San Fernando Valley and is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Rose recibió su maestría en Psicología Clínica de la Escuela de Graduados en Educación y Psicología de la Universidad de Pepperdine. El dolor está cerca del corazón de Rose debido al impacto que experimentó con la repentina pérdida de su padre. Rose cree que el duelo se experimenta de manera diferente en diferentes momentos de nuestras vidas y anima a explorarlo en la terapia. A menudo, las personas no se dan cuenta de que los síntomas que experimentan están directamente relacionados con el duelo. Rose creció en el Valle de San Fernando y habla inglés y español con fluidez.
Todd is dedicated to working with teens and adults to develop a healthier mindset to tap into their true self and reach their full potential.
Todd Kirby, M.A., AMFT #137786
Todd gets it when it comes to anticipatory grief. It’s something he struggled with especially as a teen having an older parent with health challenges. His father died when Todd was in his early 20’s, which forced him to develop a deeper understanding of endings, death and life. He channeled his grief through writing which culminated in a career as a screenwriter before Todd entered graduate school to become a psychotherapist.
With his experience in the entertainment industry and a member of the WGA, he is uniquely positioned to assist in the personal and professional growth of creative individuals.
Lydia is dedicated to:
supporting clients who are working through difficult transitions, especially grief and loss.
working with individuals, couples, families, teens, emerging adults, elders, d/Deaf and differently abled individuals.
facilitating an LGBTQIA+ and spiritually safe space.
Lydia Silva, M.S., AMFT #137886
From an early age, Lydia was drawn to aiding those navigating anticipatory grief, influenced by witnessing her own family's compassionate care for elders nearing the end of their lives. These experiences instilled in her a deep well of empathy for both the dying and their caregivers. Through her teenage years, Lydia confronted the heartbreaking loss of friends to gun violence, suicide, and substance abuse. These personal encounters with grief continued to shape her, each leaving a distinct and lasting impact.
Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL) as a second language and trained in EMDR, Lydia leverages a diverse skill set to enrich her communication and therapeutic prowess.
Recognizing the importance of embracing every facet of an individual's identity—spirituality, culture, and generational awareness—Lydia empowers her clients to explore new perspectives on themselves, others, and their relationships. She aims to provide invaluable support to those seeking profound transformative change.
Jennifer is dedicated to supporting people who are grieving.
Jennifer White, M.A., AMFT #125984
When Jennifer was a young adult her mother died by suicide, leading her on a path toward healing, which now includes helping others. Jennifer brings a deeply personal understanding of grief and her professional training, to her work.
Jennifer received her master’s degree in clinical psychology at Antioch University, where she specialized in psychological trauma. Jennifer works with children and adults and is EMDR trained.
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