OUR THERAPISTS
We know the value of finding a good therapist and that finding the right fit is important. All of our therapists have years of experience and training working in diverse and dynamic settings.
We have worked in various levels of care, including community clinics, residential treatment, outpatient settings for mental health & substance use, schools, and hospitals prior to our private practice work. We each bring a unique skill set and style into the work we do with clients, but our hope for our clients always remains the same. We want you to feel empowered and more confident in making real progress and change.
Rodman Walsh, LMFT
Co-founder
'I love the work that I do with clients. I view therapy as a collaboration where I can hopefully provide helpful insights and interpretations that you can integrate into your own life. I work with clients trying to better understand themselves, patterns, and relationships. When you gain a new perspective and get to the core issues, this allows for real growth, healing, and change. I work from an attachment and psychodynamic lens that is helpful in addressing past traumas, behaviors, and negative emotions that tend to re-emerge and continue to affect you.
I am active and engaging in the therapy so you can have real takeaways from our sessions. I will often blend eclectic approaches to therapy to individualize your therapy and meet your unique needs. I see the therapeutic process as a relationship that we foster and build so you feel safe and comfortable. I believe we grow the most when we are open and embrace fears and discomfort. I specialize in assisting those struggling with Trauma/PTSD, Relational issues, negative self-image, low self-worth, substance abuse, and grief & loss.
There will always be opportunities to grow and evolve. Life is never stagnant so we continue this work as we face new challenges or hardship. I’m mindful of this process as a part of my own self-care and growth. When you prioritize yourself and work through difficult feelings and situations, things can change.'
Rodman is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (#130999) and a Registered Addiction Counselor with additional training in EMDR. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Penn State University in Marketing & International Business and a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. ​ His clinical and professional experience includes working in diversely populated, community counseling clinics as well as outpatient treatment centers to treat mental health disorders including: addiction & substance use, depression, anxiety, grief & loss, and trauma. ​ He has given talks & presentations to various business organizations on the value of mental health & wellness. He has also hosted webinars and educational events for other mental health providers. ​ He works with individuals, couples, and groups with a large focus on relational/relationships issues, self-exploration, and personal growth. Rodman hosts private workshops, retreats, and creates content & resources on topics related to mental health. He has contributed course material and psychoeducation resources through partnerships and collaborations with mental health & wellness platforms. Rodman is also passionate about psychedelic therapies and transformational healing techniques as the future of mental health. He offers psychedelic preparation & integration as a part of his practice. Rodman grew up outside of Philadelphia where he still loves to visit. Rodman incorporates his previous professional and personal experiences into his private practice, located in Redondo Beach, CA.
Reid Hanlon, PsyD
Co-founder
'I am here to help. Not fix or cure or change, but help. I commend you for seriously considering therapy. It takes guts and likely a great deal of contemplation to make it this far. Arriving at this point often means the hardest part is over. Don’t get me wrong; obstacles, anxieties, and fears will continue to present themselves. But you will no longer be alone in confronting them.
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I see therapy as a relationship. As a naturally empathic person who chose to become a clinical psychologist, I am well suited to support people as they cope with life's challenges. Working with me starts with building rapport and trust. I see my clients through a non-judgmental and compassionate lens. Done well, therapy should strike a balance between feeling safe and secure and being encouraged to confront the unknown and the uncomfortable. That is the real work. My job is to help you better understand yourself and find what you want out of life.'
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I have experience with a variety of therapeutic modalities. While I commonly return to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I have found that the individual in treatment will reveal which methods are best suited for them. Empathy, acceptance, and collaboration enable us to create the trust that determines how I might best serve you.
In my early professional years, I was asking the question - How can I treat, or cure, or change this person? Now I would phrase the question in this way - How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for his or her own personal growth?
– Carl R. Rogers
Reid Hanlon is a therapist, originally from metropolitan Washington D.C. He has his private practice in the South Bay of Los Angeles. He attended undergrad at the University of San Francisco and received his masters and doctorate degrees from Ryokan College. He has worked in substance abuse treatment and behavioral health care since 2009. Has had the privilege of being a counselor, therapist, program director, keynote speaker, and client advocate. He and his wife have three young children and, in his spare time, he enjoys athletics, travel, movies, and music.
Julia May, LMFT
'I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, specializing in aiding young adults and adults facing various challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, sex and love addiction, codependency, bipolar I/II, and borderline personality disorder. My therapeutic approach is multifaceted, tailored to each client's unique goals and needs. My aim is to empower individuals toward personal growth and healing, facilitating transformation that breaks compulsive behavior and fosters a more positive and fulfilling life.
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My expertise includes specialized training in Alternatives for Families Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) and clinical art therapy. Additionally, I integrate mindfulness techniques, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic approaches, examining how the past impacts current behavior and relationships.'
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Julia’s journey began with receiving her Bachelor’s degree from Lesley University in Art Therapy with a minor in Fine Arts in Cambridge, MA. She then attended Loyola Marymount University in Westchester, CA, receiving a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Clinical Art Therapy.
Early in her career, she served as a community-based therapist in Los Angeles, working with low-income families and children.
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Over time, she transitioned to a role as a primary therapist with adults at detox facilities, supported residential living, and outpatient treatment centers.
She worked as both a group facilitator and individual therapist. She currently has a private practice and works with Beyond Therapy Group, located in Redondo Beach, CA, offering in-person and virtual sessions.
Ben Peck, LMFT
'Therapy is not just a means to heal, but is a kind of mirror reflecting a person’s inner strength. Each session is a step forward, revealing the layers of the past and guiding towards a future filled with hope. One can learn that personal struggles do not have to define you; they can just be a larger part of something that can make you whole.
I find therapy sessions to be a warm, contained space to dig up old wounds and confront them with compassion. By shining a light on those buried hurts, you can discover how profoundly they’ve shaped your perceptions and experiences. This process, though challenging, can transform a person's understanding of themselves and elevate their quality of life.'
Ben has a long history of experience with recovery both professionally and personally. His clinical experience at outpatient centers across the greater Los Angeles Area saw him work with a diverse set of individuals struggling with a myriad of diagnoses including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and phase of life issues.
Ben’s approach is wide-ranging and incorporates a number of theoretical modalities including narrative therapy, mindfulness, behavioral techniques, and relapse prevention.
He believes compassion, conscious flexibility on the part of the clinician, and a foundation of unconditional positive regard as tantamount to any productive treatment outcome.
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Ben Peck is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (149112), originally from outside of Boston. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Vermont and a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. In his free time Ben enjoys being outside, traveling, going to the movies and watching his beloved Boston sports teams.
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