Who We Are
Our Psychological Practice
Our Psychological Practice
Our Psychological Practice
Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples.
Our Treatment Focus
Our Psychological Practice
Our Psychological Practice
Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, collaborating throughout your counseling sessions, and customizing a treatment plan.
Our Patient Promise
Our Psychological Practice
Our Patient Promise
We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Our Credentials
Partners
Dr. Andria Chatfield-Hernandez holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and is a licensed psychologist in the state of California.
Dr. Joy Guinn Shabandar holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Studies as well as a Master of Science degree in Counseling. She is a licensed professional clinical counselor and a licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
Therapeutic Philosophy
The type of therapy we do is called existential and person-centered. We believe in unconditional positive regard and that all people are entitled to respect, care, empathy, and to seek what is in their best interest as a human being.
Approach to Therapy
The most central ideas in our work are that we all have the ability to change and grow if provided with the right tools and insight. The goals of our treatment are to assist you in what you want. We are very responsive to our client’s goals. We are your instrument to assist you in obtaining your goals whatever those may be. Our psychologists provide the mental and emotional tools and resources to obtain those goals.
Our Therapy and Specialties
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life.
Trauma & PTSD
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. We can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
Relationships
Depression & Anxiety
Relationships
Relationship counseling can be beneficial to couples who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of their relationship. Therapy sessions are held with both couples and is a supportive place to discuss issues and solutions to better strengthen your relationship.
Services and Fees
Psychotherapy Services
Psychotherapy Services
Psychotherapy Services
We provide psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. We work individually, with families, with couples, as well as with groups. We provide teletherapy services as well.
Testing Services
Psychotherapy Services
Psychotherapy Services
Our licensed psychologist provides psychological, neuropsychological, and academic testing services. Depending upon need and request, we offer comprehensive or partial evaluations, assessment reports, referrals, and accommodation requests. In addition, we provide Alcohol and Drug assessments based on legal referral.
Groups and Workshops
Psychotherapy Services
Groups and Workshops
Treatment therapy groups are offered for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, grief/loss, and trauma. We hold parent training groups as well as parent training and couples' enhancement workshops.
Insurances Accepted
Treatment Area Specialties
Groups and Workshops
We currently accept Cigna insurance. If you have a different insurance, upon request, we can provide you with a superbill that you may present to your insurance for possible reimbursement. Because our practice includes a Licensed Psychologist as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor, many health insurance plans will help you pay for our services. Please read your plan’s booklet under coverage for “Outpatient Psychotherapy” or under “Treatment of Mental and Nervous Conditions.” Or call your employer’s benefits office to find out what you need to know.
Fees
Treatment Area Specialties
Treatment Area Specialties
Dr. Andria Chatfield-Hernandez, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Psychotherapy : $150 per 50 min session
Psych Testing : $175 / hour
Parent Training : $85 / hour
Workshops : varies
Sliding Fee Available
Dr. Joy Guinn Shabandar, NCC, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Psychotherapy : $125 per 50 min session
Court Consultation : $150 / hour
Drug and Alcohol Assessment : $ 175
Groups : varies
Sliding Fee Available
Treatment Area Specialties
Treatment Area Specialties
Treatment Area Specialties
Anxiety, Attachment, ADHD, Addiction, Academic Problems, Behavior Management, Coping Skills, Couples, Depression, Domestic Violence, Grief/Loss, Intimacy/Sex, Parenting Concerns, Rape/Molestation/Incest, Relationship Distress, Stress Management, and Trauma/PTSD.