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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.

Michele Rose is a seasoned therapist with 29 years of experience using CBT to manage anxiety, depression, and insomnia. She has worked with adults and teens for many years and uses the most established treatments for BFRBs, including the ComB model, Habit Reversal, and Acceptance and Mindfulness practice. Michele has started to treat children under age 12 as well, and has found that the work coaching parents and treatment with their children is fun, effective and gratifying. She understands the complex interaction between a BFRB and other common struggles such as Social Anxiety, Tic Disorders, ADHD and Depression, or a general feeling of “being held back” by the BFRB. She has seen that as the BFRB improves, these other difficulties tend to improve too. Michele helps clients with Trichotillomania or Skin Picking as an active, candid and relatable partner through the scary and exciting process of a less painful, more satisfying life.