Barak Tessler, MA

Barak Tessler, M.A., (he/him) is a clinical psychology extern at California Counseling Clinics, gaining supervised clinical hours. Barak’s focus at CCC is on psychological testing and assessment. Previously, Barak has experience providing individual, group, and family therapeutic services to individuals with severe mental illness. Barak believes in using evidence-based treatments to provide a person-centred therapeutic approach. Barak is passionate about providing support and diagnostic clarity to individuals and their families! 

Education: 

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Loma Linda University- In Progress
• MA, Clinical Psychology, Loma Linda University
• BA, Psychology, California State University Northridge

Experience:

• Extern, California Counseling Clinics
• Extern, UCLA Aftercare Program
• Extern, UCLA Psychosis Clinic
• Extern, Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center
• Facility House Manager and Case Manager, Transitional Care Bridge Recovery Homes

Common Presenting Issues I Work With: 

Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Learning Disabilities,  Family Conflict, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Stress, Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation,  Suicidal Ideation, Men’s issues, Infidelity, Testing and Evaluation. 

Types of Therapy: 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Emotion Focused
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Psychodynamic

Age Ranges:

Adults and Older Adults (65+).