therapists

Brooke Knaack, LMFT ATR is a licensed marriage and family therapist and registered art therapist. She also has extensive training in somatic based approaches used to help resolve trauma and improve emotional wellness. In ten years of experience, Brooke has realized the joy of helping individuals find their creative paths and reach their full potential. Brooke believes a compassionate connection with oneself is fundamental to our well-being and that, by having a good relationship with oneself, one is able to have better relationships with others. “I help my clients move past self-doubt and reconnect with their innate creative power in order to increase confidence and unapologetically love themselves. I utilize a holistic and mindful approach, catering my practice to meet the individual needs of my clients.”

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #84862

Hannah Cohen works with individuals and adolescents to get to the core of what they really desire for themselves and their lives.

Hannah is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She received her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles and her Undergraduate in Psychology from USC. 

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #125511
(Supervised by Eliza Steel LMFT #107513 & Brooke Knaack LMFT #84862)

Michael Cowen (he/him/his) – Having mercifully left the proverbial stiff upper-lip behind but brought his accent with him, Michael originally hails from the UK, where he spent most of the last 20 years working as both a creative and an executive in the film industry. Informed by extensive social justice-led training at Southern California Counseling Center, Michael’s practice is grounded in a relational, strengths-based, trauma-focused approach to help create an affirming space where the parts of us expressing hope, playfulness and creativity can reemerge and healing can begin. Michael is an EMDR-trained practitioner who is passionate about working with adults, couples and teens coping with concerns relating to trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, sex and sexuality, gender dynamics, acculturation, and creative blocks.  Sessions are offered either in-person (Pasadena) or via telehealth.

Institute for Creative Mindfulness EMDR Parts I and II
Trauma Resource Institute – CRM Level 1
MA in Clinical Psychology w/ Emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy – Pepperdine University, Malibu
BA in Linguistics – University College London (UCL), UK.
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist # 141472
(Supervised by Eliza Steel LMFT #107513 & Brooke Knaack LMFT #84862)

Connor Kelly-Eiding (she/her/hers) is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist currently practicing in Pasadena, offering both in-person sessions and virtual sessions via telehealth. She received her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, with a specialization in psychological trauma and did her clinical training at Counseling West. Connor works with adult individuals and couples, often around issues related to anxiety, trauma, relational functioning, gender and sexuality, and life transitions. 

Institute for Creative Mindfulness EMDR Parts I and II (upcoming, fall 2023)
MA in Clinical Psychology w/ Psychological Trauma specialization, Antioch University Los Angeles
BFA in Acting, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #139323
(Supervised by Eliza Steel LMFT #107513 & Brooke Knaack LMFT #84862)

April Lamb (she/her/hers) is inspired by the uniquely creative way that each human learns to survive. She provides therapy for individuals and adolescents who seek a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and overarching context in order to create a healing narrative that allows for change and growth. April is an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) practitioner and works through a trauma-focused and family systems lens.

April received her master’s degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles and her undergraduate from the College of Motion Pictures Arts at Florida State University.

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #126706
(Supervised by Eliza Steel LMFT #107513 & Brooke Knaack LMFT #84862)

Sam Polansky (she/her/hers) is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist currently practicing in Los Angeles, CA. She received her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles, and trained at Beit T’Shuvah, a residential addiction treatment center, working with individuals, couples & families. Prior to this, Sam took part in a Post-Baccalaureate Program for Patient Advocacy through UCLA – Extension and received a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for Counseling and Psychology Professions from the University of California, Berkeley Extension. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she majored in Communications

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #125537
(Supervised by Eliza Steel LMFT #107513 & Brooke Knaack LMFT #84862)

Karinne Robbins (they/them/their) is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist currently practicing in the Pasadena area of Los Angeles, CA. After receiving their BA in Psychology at Kenyon College in Gambier, OH, Karinne came back to their hometown of Los Angeles, CA where they received their MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and trained at Southern California Counseling Center. Karinne loves working with clients across the lifespan, seeing adults, teens, and children (ages 5+) for concerns around relationships of all kinds; gender & sexuality exploration; neurodiversity; acute & developmental trauma; experiences with adoption/donor conception/IVF; chronic pain/illness; and more.

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology; Antioch University, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Kenyon College, Gambier, OH
Clinical traineeship; Southern California Counseling Center
Community Resilience Model (CRM) Level 1; Trauma Resource Institute
Oaklander Model: Applications Across the Lifespan; Oaklander Training Institute
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #143920
(Supervised by Eliza Steel LMFT #107513 & Brooke Knaack LMFT #84862)

Michael Ross (he/him/his) is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist currently practicing in the Larchmont area of Los Angeles, CA. Michael received his Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University LA and trained at Southern California Counseling Center. Before becoming a therapist, Michael spent decades as a creative professional in the fields of design and entertainment. He has been married since 2004, and has a passion for working with adult individuals, couples, and creative clients. Michael’s work is relational, collaborative and client-centered. He is EMDR-trained and trauma-informed. His goal as a clinician is to get into alignment with your own innate desire to grow and heal. Sessions are offered either in-person (Larchmont Village) or via telehealth.

Institute for Creative Mindfulness EMDR Parts I and II
Trauma Resource Institute – CRM Level 1
MA in Clinical Psychology w/ Spirituality & Depth Specialization – Antioch University Los Angeles
BS in Psychology & Performance Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #139238
(Supervised by Eliza Steel LMFT #107513 & Brooke Knaack LMFT #84862)

Emily Schramm is passionate about providing inclusive and affirming psychotherapy services with a focus on the LGBTQ+ community. She creates a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals of all identities can explore their unique journeys toward mental health and emotional well-being. Emily was educated and trained at California Baptist University’s Master of Social Work program. Her goal is to empower you to navigate your life’s challenges and celebrate your strengths using evidence-based approaches to navigate a wide range of issues, including coming out, identity exploration, and relationship concerns.

Associate Clinical Social Worker #115735
(Supervised by Eliza Steel LMFT #107513 & Brooke Knaack LMFT #84862)

Carter Wilkes (he/him/his) was born and raised in the great city of Los Angeles. Through that journey, he was met with life’s unpredictable challenges and struggled with those challenges. He discovered new fears that he had never recognized before, he felt disconnected, and realized he needed support. This was where he started his own journey in therapy, which led him to a lifelong passion and a career for supporting others as he was once supported. 

Institute for Creative Mindfulness EMDR training Part I
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in Trauma-Focused Therapy Antioch University, Los Angeles 
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, California State University, Northridge
Associate of Arts in Psychology, West Los Angeles College, Los Angeles

(Supervised by Eliza Steel LMFT #107513 & Brooke Knaack LMFT #84862)