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Specializing in the treatment of trichotillomania, compulsive skin picking, body focused disorders, and anxiety disorders; including O.C.D., Panic Disorder, Fears and Phobias, using a variety of modalities; including Cognitive Behavioral, Habit Reversal, as well as alternative modalities such as Reiki, Hypnosis, Mindfulness, Meditation, Relaxation training, LifeForce Yoga. Treatment available teens & adults.

Dr. Mia Paustian specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy of anxiety, OCD and related disorders with a special emphasis on Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors. She has undergone training through TLC and provides the Comprehensive Behavioral Model (ComB) for her clients with BFRBs, while integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies as needed.

I have been in the mental health field for 10 years and 7 years providing therapy services. I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a doctoral student. I completed my training and clinical experience in a variety of settings including children’s outpatient psychiatry clinics, intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment centers and private practice settings with a focus on comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for adults and teens. I have additional training in evidenced-based approaches such as DBT and play therapy. I am a graduate of the TLC's Virtual Training program with Body-Focused-Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs). I work with clients ages 7 years-old to adulthood. I help clients learn to balance change and acceptance in their everyday lives. I guide clients in building mindfulness skills, learn how to regulate emotions, tolerate distress, communicate effectively, and ultimately live the life they want for themselves.

I have been in the mental health field for 10 years and have provided therapy services for 7 years. I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a doctoral student. I completed my training and clinical experience in a variety of settings including children’s outpatient psychiatry clinics, intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment centers and private practice settings with a focus on comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for adults and teens. I have additional training in evidenced-based approaches such as DBT and play therapy. I am a graduate of the TLC's Virtual Training program with Body-Focused-Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs). I work with clients ages 7 years-old to adulthood. I help clients learn to balance change and acceptance in their everyday lives. I guide clients in building mindfulness skills, learn how to regulate emotions, tolerate distress, communicate effectively, and ultimately live the life they want for themselves.

Targeted issues for Dr. Labellarte's expertise include medication responsive psychiatric disorders (e.g. ADHD, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD, BFRB, and Tourette's disorder), behavior disorders, academic and school-liaison difficulties. He is experienced in serving patients who often require complicated treatment combinations and collaboration with other treatment providers. He often treats the parents and siblings of his patients as well.