Heidi Montague graduated from Columbia University with a Master of Science in Social Work via the advanced clinical practice track in health, mental health and disabilities. Through this program, she was guided through a PROP (power, racism, oppression and privilege) lens, which continues to inform her work. She is trained in Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed approaches.
Before joining the practice, Heidi worked at Las Encinas Hospital in Pasadena as a group therapist and case manager for individuals struggling with mental health and addiction issues. She also volunteered for Inside Circle, an organization that empowers both the incarcerated and formerly incarcerated towards healing and change, working to develop the foundation’s social media presence. Heidi additionally interned with Communities in Schools, a drop-out prevention and wellness program for children and teenagers.
Heidi’s practice is non-pathologizing and focuses on self-awareness, identity, life transitions, mental health, alcohol and substance abuse and dependence, women’s issues, communication, interpersonal relationships, anxiety, depression, prolonged grief, and mindfulness. Heidi’s previous careers as both an actress and massage therapist anchor her attentions towards storytelling and the mind-body connection.
Dalton is passionate about working with clients. He honors and respects the value of the client-therapist relationship and the vulnerability that exists for the client. He has a strong focus on creating a safe space that honors the client's overall well-being and sense of agency. He is committed to helping the client find awareness and understanding of self. This can help the client better position them to address matters related to mental health, life transitions, and other personal, familial, and cultural matters. Dalton has a strong emphasis on working with clients who have struggled with addiction. He believes his life experiential knowledge on addiction gives him the compassion and clinical rigor to help clients with substance and alcohol.
Dalton graduated with honors from California Southern University with a Master of Arts in Psychology. He completed his trainee work through practicum at APLA Health and has been trained in various therapeutic modalities. He utilizes a Person-Centered approach and especailly enjoys using Internal Family Systems approach to help clients address conflicting parts of themselves. He also utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Strength-Based approach interlaced with Motivational Interviewing and other modalities that best serve the client.
Dalton believes humor is an important component to good therapy.