About Lani Espinas
Focus areas
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Anxiety
Confidence Issues
Adjustment Disorder
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Depression
Adult Psychotherapy
Childhood Trauma
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Eclectic
Compassion Focused
Existential
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
ChristianEthnicity
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
Languages spoken
Spanish
Getting to know Lani Espinas
I believe it is critical in the therapeutic process for the client to feel comfortable and safe with their therapist. We may not "click" with everyone we meet. Thus, I suggest to "shop around" for a therapist until you feel an element of connection with.
Therapy can be an uncomfortable process and I'm here to help my clients work through issues and to gain more enriching and satisfying interpersonal relationships. I believe relationships are so vital to our well being, which effects our moods. Asides from our relationships with others, it is important for us to gain an awareness of ourselves to continue to grow, which is a lifelong process.
have traveled around the world, which is a passion of mine, not just to see the pure beauty that various countries offer, but to learn about different cultures, rituals, customs, and religions. Everybody is unique and I enjoy learning about people on a daily basis. I believe we are teachers to one another, no matter what the age is. In all of our relationships, we learn from. As a child, I wanted to become a travel agent so I can travel around the world, but while in college, I first took my first psychology class and found a strong interest in the class. Thus, I took more psychology classes, changed my major to psychology, and began volunteering in working with different populations while in college. A high school friend of mine said that "Lani went pro" after I graduated from graduate school and did my internship. As an adolescent, friends came to me with their problems. I never knew I would enter the field of psychology back then. I just wanted to explore and have my global adventures.
I look forward to meeting you and sharing a journey together.
Lani Espinas, LMFT
What should a new client know about working with you?
I have been in private practice since 1997 working with adolescents, families, children, couples, and adults. My experience comes from working with various cultures and settings, such as runaway and homeless shelters, battered women shelters, psychiatric hospital, group home for probation and foster youth, foster family agencies, elementary and secondary schools, drug treatment centers, and community agencies. I have been a clinical supervisor since 2001-2013 where I train and supervise interns working towards licensure. Since 2013, I have been a clinical director where I manage the mental health department. I bring my vast experience and knowledge into the therapy room. I'm experienced with program development and began a school based program and AB109, a DMH funded mental health program for adults released from prisons. There has not been a time in my life since I began graduate school where I have stopped seeing clients. I believe we all need to enjoy what we do in life and there has to be meaning to it.
I was featured on the front page of Los Angeles Times for a family preservation program through Department of Children & Family Services in 1995.
1997-Featured in the Beach Reporrter Newspaper for a drug forum for the Manhattan Beach Educational Network
1999- Featured in the El Segundo Herald for a program at El Segundo High School
Served on the Red Cross Disaster Response Team, South Bay Critical Incident Stress Management Team, and a past board member for the South Bay Family Violence Council.
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What is your typical process for working with clients?
During the first appointment with all my clients, I conduct a psychosocial assessment to obtain their history, why they are seeking treatment, and define their treatment goals. I will hold my clients accountable and will follow up with them.
With all my clients, whether be an individual, couple, or family, I assign homework to them to keep therapy “alive” during the week and to think and practice what we are working on in session. I tell my clients that our sessions are the rehearsal and for them to execute the skills we learn in session in their “real life” out there.
Couples Therapy- I highly encourage for both individuals to be present for our sessions so one does not feel I’m aligned with the one who’s been consistent. I will be proactive with you and keep it strength based. We will do exercises and role play in session. Communication is a common issue for couples seeking treating. We will work on fulfilling each other’s needs/desires, or also known as Love Language. I will provide my input and not just listen. I tell my couples thatI’m not on anyone’s side, but if I agree with one person, the other one may feel I’m aligned with their partner. Listening is vital in being a therapist, but I think getting a professional’s opinions only facilitates one’s growth.?
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Pepperdine University, Master's in Psychology
NPI number
1063515047
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What practice does Lani Espinas work with?
Lani Espinas works with Psyche Fitness, Inc.
What are common reasons for patients to see Lani Espinas?
Lani Espinas frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Lani Espinas on their profile.
What languages does Lani Espinas speak?
Lani Espinas speaks Spanish.