Edith Pont, M.A.
REGISTERED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST INTERN
Supervised by Cathryn I. Harris, Ph.D #PSY13199
Office Location
Light & Life Christian Fellowship - Downey
Iglesia Iberoamérica Asambleas de Dios - Huntington Park
Edith offers therapy in English and Spanish.
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CONTACT
If you would like to make a first time appointment with Edith, contact the call center at 800-998-6329 to schedule an intake. Edith’s extension is 323.
Sliding Scale Available – (Based on a combined month income)
Insurance Reimbursement assistance available
AREAS OF SPECIAL FOCUS
Edith has a passion to assist individuals in creating a balance between their thoughts and emotions. She combines cognitive behavioral therapy, which assists individuals in identifying behaviors, as well as thoughts that are interfering with their quality of life. In addition, she uses experiential therapy, which assists in the expression of emotional experience. She uses the Bible as the foundational road map to guide individuals in achieving their God given potential. Edith believes that God is the ultimate source that helps individuals grow and heal, but sometimes a little help is needed to begin the process.
Edith strives to create a safe and compassionate atmosphere. At the same time, she is firm by “speaking the truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15). Although growth is mainly God’s work, she believes that membership in the body of Christ is needed. Growth does not occur in isolation and it is not automatic. We are fellow workers with God and as such, God seeks our cooperation – “For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building” (1 Corinthians 3:9). Edith sees therapy as a way of equipping individuals to search deep within their hearts (Psalm 139:23) and continue personal cultivation. Therapy can be a way to removing thorns and stones so that the seed can grow in the believer’s life.
She offers therapy in English and Spanish.
You can learn more about Edith at her blog page - Compassionate Healer
PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED
- M.A. Degree – Marriage and Family Therapy – Alliant International University
- B.S. Degree – Psychology – Biola University
- Certification in Latin American Family Therapy from Alliant International University
- Certified Breakthrough Parenting Facilitator
Additional workshops:
- Externship for Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with founder Susan Johnson
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
- Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern – IMF58117
- Member of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists - CAMFT
A SEASONED COUNSELOR
Edith has worked with individuals and families facing numerous challenges such as, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, parent-sibling relations, single parenting, grief, blended families and alcohol and drug addiction. Edith has done an externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy, which focuses on assisting couples create a stronger intimate bond with one another.
COMMITTED TO MINISTRY
Edith has been following Christ since 1998 and is committed to growing in Christ through prayer, reading and meditating on Scripture and serving others. She believes in the power of connections; when we are open and connect with others in a loving atmosphere, we grow spiritually. Through serving in the women’s ministry, Edith recognized her passion to serve individuals and families who are hurting. She has volunteered in the children’s ministry as a Sunday school teacher. She is currently serving in worship group as well as working along with a shelter home for women who are dealing with substance abuse.
A PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER
Edith is available to conduct classes and seminars (in English and Spanish) on the following topics:
- Maintaining a Strong Marriage
- Before Marriage – Premarital
- Raising Adolescents
- Coping after Divorce
- Single Mothers/Fathers
- Stress Management
- How to Conquer Depression
- Education on: What is Mental Health & How does it Affect the Latino Population?
If you would like to schedule Edith as a guest speaker, please contact Frances J. Harvey at the Speakers Group for arrangements at 800-998-6329. Edith also conducts workshops and speaking engagements in Spanish
Edith enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends. Her hobbies include: reading, walking and meditating on God’s Word, painting and learning to play the guitar.
800-998-6329 | info@turningpointcounseling.org
