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About Us
Oak Tree
Counseling is an association of independent, licensed, mental health
professionals that provides individual, couple and group psychotherapy in a
warm and collegial setting. We have been serving the community in and around
Contact us at: www.dacadogan@aol.com. Or call: 626/303-2728
The associates of Oak Tree Counseling are:
Donald A. Cadogan, Ph.D. Don is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and a Fellow of the Prescribing Psychologists’ Register. He has a general psychotherapy practice for adults, but with a sub-focus on anxiety disorders, depression, and relationship issues. He has published research in professional publications, is the author of numerous articles on psychology, and has taught psychology at the college and graduate school level. He is also the founder and director of Oak Tree Counseling.
For more information about Don please CLICK HERE.
Kimberly Micheli, M.A., MFT. Kimberly is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and co-director of Oak Tree Counseling. She offers group therapy for mood management, women’s issues, men and women’s interpersonal communications as well as adolescent group therapy. Kimberly has extensive experience working with parents of young children, including prenatal anxiety management. She has a sub specialty in post partum depression.
Dena Lazar, M.A., MFT. Dena is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She provides individual, couples and family therapy. Her forte is women’s self-empowerment, co-dependency and personal growth. She also specialized in working with couples in the areas of communication and intimacy.
James Santiago, M.A. MFT. James is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He works with both men and women and provides individual and couples counseling incorporating a variety of theoretical approaches to meet the individual’s needs. James has a sub specialty in couples counseling and premarital counseling. He has developed an effective premarital paradigm that helps couples identify compatibility issues, marital expectations, communication styles and potential conflicts involving physical and emotional intimacy.
Kevin Rice, M.S.W., M.S., LCSW. Kevin is a licensed clinical social worker. He provides individual and couples counseling. He is also noted for his expertise in crisis assessment, critical incident debriefing and mass disaster crisis intervention. Kevin also has experience in forensic mental health and is a sought after speaker for training in the field of crisis intervention.
If you would like additional information about Kevin, please CLICK HERE.
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and learn more about Oak Tree Counseling, its professional associates, and
services please -CLICK HERE.
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To make an appointment with one of our therapists
call: 626/303-2728
About You
Click on the following topics for
staff written articles and for fun and informative quizzes. New additions taken from Don
Cadogan’s column series “The Way We Are” will also occur
regularly. (Articles are copyrighted.)
Are
You a Giver or Taker?
– Quiz
A short quiz to help know
your style off sharing in your love relationship and help make it equitable.
Are You a Jealous Person? – Quiz
A short quiz to help you know if your suspicions tend
to be habitually unfounded.
Are You Modern or Traditional?
– Quiz
A
short quiz to help you know where your relationship values stand.
Are You Self-Accepting? – Quiz
A short quiz to help you know how your self-esteem
compares to others’.
A Time to Sleep
This
article discusses sleep, insomnia and sleep induction techniques.
Can You Resist Temptation?
– Quiz
This
is a short quiz to help you evaluate you ability to overcome unhealthy
enticements.
Children in a divorce
Tips
to help children after divorce.
Couple Communication
A brief
illustrated article about some communication factors.
Creativity: Its Cause and Cure
This article points out how parents sometimes inadvertently inhibit
creative development.
Developing Self-Worth in Your Child
This
article offers suggestions on fostering self-esteem in children.
Does Your Unconscious Mind Stop You From Loosing Weight?
– Quiz
Psychological
factors that tend to prevent weight loss.
Happiness Zones in Marriage
Areas
in marriage that are critical to its success.
How Do You Feel Today?
Fun
illustrations of different moods.
How Self-Assertive Are You? – Quiz
A
short quiz and article about assertiveness.
Hypnotherapy
An article about
hypnosis and it clinical uses.
Is Stress Affecting Your Health? – Quiz
A
short quiz to help you determine your level of stress.
Is Your Drinking a Problem? – Quiz
This
is a short quiz used clinically to help uncover possible alcohol abuse.
Listening
An
article about listening as an art and as a critical aspect of communication.
Love That Lasts
Eleven questions to ask yourself before
marriage. (Highly recommended.)
Mass
Crisis Intervention -A Counselor’s Tale
A
An
article on the importance and the technique of clear interpersonal
communication. What Type of Parent Are You?
– Quiz A short quiz and
discussion of four parenting styles. If you are having
trouble sleeping or if you just need to relax, visit – CONTACT US Send comments and
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