Dr Claire Vines
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
“I am licensed and certified as a Mental Health professional. I will assist individuals and couples towards resolving emotional conflicts. Telehealth, virtual online, FaceTime, Zoom, or phone are available.”
About Me
Approach
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For the past fifteen years Dr. Claire Vines has been at the forefront in assisting individuals, couples, and families who struggle with emotional conflicts and traumatic injuries. As a Board-Certified PTSD Clinician, Claire Vines Psy.D. speaks fluent French, Spanish, and Hebrew. She offers a vast repertoire of psychological expertise with special focus in multiple areas and modalities in Psychotherapies, Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic and Traumatology, offering expert therapeutic solutions to the recovery of traumatic events, past and present emotional injury, symptoms of depression/ anxiety, substance, and dual diagnosis. Her treatments offers a highly personalized approach related to the individual and relationship attachments.
Dr.Vines, has a strong interest in the Art of Psychology and the Psychology of Art where she explores her passion for human emotion through the externalization of creative expression.
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Services
Dr. Claire Vines PsyD, has devoted the past fifteen years in assisting individuals, couples, and families who struggle with emotional conflicts and traumatic injuries. As a Board-Certified PTSD Clinician, Claire Vines Psy.D. speaks fluent French, Spanish, and Hebrew. She offers a vast repertoire of psychological expertise with special focus in multiple areas and modalities in Psychotherapies, Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic and Traumatology, offering expert therapeutic solutions to the recovery of traumatic events, past and present emotional injury, symptoms of depression/ anxiety, substance, and dual diagnosis. Her treatments offers a highly personalized approach related to the individual and relationship attachments.
Claire Vines has remained at the forefront of her field while staying up-to-date with the latest innovations and developments. A Diplomate of the American Psychotherapy Association (DAPA), she is an active member of the American Psychotherapy Association (APA), California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), Trauma Focus-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy TF-CBT, California Institute of Mental Health (CiMH), and the Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA).
Services Offered:
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Neuro & Psychological Assessment
A comprehensive evaluation of brain function, memory, attention, and thinking skills to help diagnose neurological or psychological conditions.
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Conflict Management
Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.
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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Prevention
Programmes aimed at preventing mental health problems before they develop, through education, early intervention, and resilience building.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Works With:
- •All ages
- •Adults
- •Couples
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Control Issues
A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Professional Title:
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.
Qualifications
Antioch University, Vista Del Mar
Registrations
BBS; California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT); American Psychological Association (APA); MAP; TF-CBT; EBP; World Leader in Healthcare
PsyD. LMFT, TF-CBT, APA