Erin Ramachandran, Psychological Associate, MFT, MHA
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Office in Yorba Linda, Video or by Phone
Are your wounds reaching deep into your mind, body, soul and spirit? Let's nurture every aspect of your being back to wholeness!
I blend psychology and faith for non-judgmental and compassionate client-centered therapy. My approach incorporates evidence-based strategies and resources. I'd love to help you gain the tools for strong relationships, healthy functioning and feeling well.
With my husband, I wrote the book & founded the non-profit Mental Health Strong to destigmatize & support marriages with mental health & addiction challenges.
My passion is to help with substance abuse & mental health disorders:
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Anxiety - Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, OCD, Scrupulosity & PTSD
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Mood - Bipolar & Major Depressive Disorder
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Personality - Borderline, OCPD, Narcissism, Schizo & Schizophrenia
Also, I can help you with workplace issues, career transitions, developing leadership and burnout as a 20-year Kaiser corporate veteran. Message me now!
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Top focuses: Treatment for Disorders of Individuals, Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Christian Counseling, Couple's Mental Health Issues & Dependency with Couples & Adults
Other focuses:
Interpersonal
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Pre-marital, marital & couples
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Intercultural marriages
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Communication
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Boundaries
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Separation/divorce
Personal
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Life transitions & purpose
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Perfectionism & codependency
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Trauma, grief & loss
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Forgiveness
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Depression & anxiety
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Faith
My faith is my foundation. For the past 25 years, I've tried to love God with all I am. I've served Him in many ways including a mission’s trip to India that changed my life forever.
Family
My husband and I deeply love each other, but we faced untreated trauma and mental illness. Perfectionism and neglecting myself burnt me out. Therapy saved me and gave me a passion for helping others.
Speaking
I'm a professionally trained member of Toastmasters Speakers and have presented at 60 events and podcasts on mental health, marriage, leadership and faith.
Publications
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Mental Health Strong Marriage to help couples navigate the four stages of mental health or addiction challenges (Q4 2024)
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Twice published Mental Health Strong which won
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Nonfiction Authors Association Gold Medallion
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Independent Book Publishers Association Silver Medallion
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Published thesis for Cal State, Long Beach (2009)
Qualifications
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Registered Psychological Associate Doctoral Candidate: RPA#94028017; California Southern University (Supervised by Dr. Peter Robbins, PhD, PSY#12745)
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Mental Health Strong 501(c)(3) Co-Founder/Director (1000+ members)
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Mental Health First Aid Certified Instructor
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California Psychological Association (CPAPsych) Member
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California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Education
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MA Healthcare Administration; Cal State Long Beach
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BA Social Ecology; UC Irvine
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Program Management Certification Stanford University
Therapies
Evidenced-Based Therapy, Christian Counseling, CBT Therapy (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Disorder Diagnosis & Treatment