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Stella Maris
Lou Figueroa - Stella Maris Ownwer & Lead Clinician
Lou is an experienced bilingual clinician who earned his undergraduate degree from UCLA, and his Masters in Science (M.S.) from California Lutheran University. He currently assists adolescents, adults, couples and families dealing with various issues. He utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic therapy, including clinical hypnosis and hypnotically-facilitated psychotherapy. His areas of specialization involve addiction, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, grief and loss, and bipolar disorder. Life experience has given Lou broad exposure to divorce, blended families, bicultural families, midlife career changes, families with special needs members, special needs advocacy, and sports performance.
An avid athletic participant, observer, and coach of many years, Lou’s approach to therapeutic intervention is that of an insightful and caring coach. He often says that in making the unconscious conscious, psychotherapy's aim to expand client self-awareness is a critical part of the mental health recovery process.
Lou is a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) and the American Psychological Association (APA). Lou is also a native of southern California, being born and raised in the cozy town of Westchester. He is a proud father of four children.
Our Private 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 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, and customizing a treatment plan.
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.