Dove Pressnall, MA, LMFT
Life Coaching, Counseling, Psychotherapy, Social Documentary
 
 
 
  323-319-3613
 
  In-home New Parent Support
 
  Limited Insurance Billing
 
   Location convenient to
     Los Feliz, Silverlake,
     Glendale, Burbank,
     Echo Park, Hollywood,
     Atwater Village,
     Eagle Rock
 
 
talkwithdove@gmail.com                        
PO Box 27774
Los Angeles, CA 90027


 
   
 
 

Home      About Dove

A bit about me--as a person
I live with my son in the Los Feliz area, which I love because it is one of the few neighborhoods in Los Angeles where it is generally possible to walk or take public transportation to whatever we need. I do own a car. I enjoy spending time with friends, eating good food, reading, hiking and seeing the occasional movie.



Career Highlights
Presented the workshop Taking a Stand: Social Justice and Today's Therapist at the International Family Therapy Association's 2004 World Congress in Istanbul, Turkey.

Trained social workers and community-based mental health counselors in post-conflict Liberia early 2005 through 2006. Stayed on to do the independent Survivors' Truths project.

Worked for four years at the area rape crisis center, starting new programs for prevention and education.

Have presented numerous workshops on a variety of topics around the world.

Designed public health and awareness campaigns in the US and Africa.


Contact Me
Phone with confidential voicemail:
 
323-319-3613


Email for networking and professional contact:
 
talkwithdove@gmail.com
 
Please be aware that, due to the confidential nature of this work, I ask that potential or existing clients contact me by telephone to discuss personal information or set appointments. In compliance with HIPPA regulations, I do maintain security on my computer but will not respond to emails that go into detail about the nature of the problem or to set up appointments.
Thanks for your understanding.




Professional Data
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2001
Verify my license (number MFC38179) at California Board of Behavioral Science's website.

Over fifteen years experience
I have been very fortunate to support people dealing with a broad range of issues--from day-to-day worries and common mental health problems to severe trauma.
 
My counseling career started in 1993 on a national hotline for kids involved in prostitution. Since then, I have worked with a range of populations including people with disabilities, survivors of sexual assault and violent crime, gay men in the process of coming out, children, senior citizens, and survivors of war crimes.
 
I have also worked with ordinary people struggling with more typical concerns such as depression, anxiety, career changes, and relationship issues.
 
I honor each person's experience and am honored that so many have chosen to share their stories and journeys with me.


Dove's Latest
 
Dove was interviewed on Thinking Forward's Back to School Expert Series. Listen now!
 
Dove was quoted on Grandparents.com in an article about being a good Grandparent.
 
Dove has schedule availability for in-home services to expecting and new parents.
 
Dove has partnered with Artful Mediation http://www.artfulmediation.org to collaborate in providing comprehensive services to families in transition.
 
First ever exhibit of Survivors' Truths: Trying to be all right in Liberia closes in Los Feliz. For more information, go to the Survivors' Truths website.
 




  
       CA Marriage and Family Therapist License #33859