Meet Our Team
We want you to get the care you deserve.
Meet Our Founder: Dr. Daneshrad
Dr. Shannon Daneshrad is a distinguished Licensed Psychologist with dual licenses in California (PSY 34382) and Virginia (0810008355), offering an array of specialized services in individual, couple, and family psychotherapy. Her impressive academic background includes a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Applied Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical Psychology with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. With a passion for making a meaningful impact, Dr. Daneshrad has honed her skills across a spectrum of areas, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, sexual trauma, intimacy, ASD, ADHD, and abandonment/relational issues.
Her expertise extends to guiding teens, adults, and families through challenges like high-conflict divorces, family law disputes, and specialized family reunification therapy in refuse/resist and parental alienation cases. Dr. Daneshrad brings a nuanced approach to her practice, providing tailored support for individuals navigating dating/marriage complexities, separation/divorce, bereavement, workplace issues, fertility, and life transitions. Her commitment to understanding the root sources of issues sets the stage for clients to achieve deeper connections and lasting solutions.
Fluent in both English and Farsi, Dr. Daneshrad is dedicated to diversity and inclusivity, welcoming individuals and partnerships from all backgrounds. Her client-centric philosophy emphasizes personalized care, ensuring that each individual and family receives the attention and guidance needed for their unique journey.
In summary, Dr. Shannon Daneshrad combines her rich educational background, diverse expertise, cultural competency, and client-centric approach to provide unparalleled psychological support. Her commitment to inclusivity underscores her dedication to serving individuals and partnerships from all walks of life, making her a trusted and compassionate resource in the field of psychology
Meet Dr. Kim
Dr. Chloe Kim is a Registered Psychological Associate (PSB94026722) supervised by Dr. Shannon Daneshrad. With extensive experience with individuals across a wide age range, from 3 to 69 years of age, in both therapy and psychological assessments, Dr. Kim offers services to children, teens, and adults for psychotherapy and psychological testing/assessment. She has practiced in a variety of settings including a private school, public high school, community mental health clinics, university counseling center, and group practice.
Dr. Kim is committed to her clients’ growth and healing by understanding the deeper meaning and cause of issues. She uses a collaborative approach in helping clients take steps toward their goals and making lasting changes in their lives. Dr. Kim is experienced in addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., ASD, ADHD, learning disorders, etc.), relational issues, substance abuse, behavioral issues, life transitions, and stress. Other specific areas of concern that Dr. Kim is skilled in working with include workplace issues, identity development (cultural, spiritual, sexual, professional identity), and acculturation.
Dr. Kim is passionate about accurate and careful diagnosing of disorders, especially differentiating specific disorders from trauma or mood disorders (i.e., anxiety, depression). With a clear and proper diagnosis, practical support, resources, and recommendations are provided for clients to thrive. Dr. Kim is trained in testing individuals of all ages for ADHD, ASD, learning disorders, and personality disorders.
Dr. Kim earned her Master of Arts (M.A.) and Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology. She welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and strives to create a safe space for clients to feel heard, seen, known, and understood.