Ana Santaolalla LMFT

Explorations of Eastern philosophies and practices -- including yoga, Buddhism, mindfulness, and holistic wellness -- have been formative to my personal healing and approach to psychotherapy.

In 2010, I graduated with an M.A. in Integral Counseling Psychology from The California Institute of Integral Studies, a renowned institution blending Eastern and Western philosophies. Since then, I have devoted myself to guiding individuals and couples through a spectrum of challenges, including attachment issues, trauma, grief, mood disorders, addiction, life transitions, parenting, and creative blocks.

My career path has been diverse, reflecting my commitment to making a difference in various communities. I have served as a therapist in transitional housing programs for survivors of domestic violence, offered crisis intervention and treatment for at-risk youth as a mental health clinician, and worked as an addiction therapist in the Department of Addiction Medicine at Kaiser Permanente.

In 2014, I founded my private practice, where I strive to empower clients toward understanding and peace. You can find out more about my approach HERE.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, certified Yoga Teacher (200 RYT), and a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT).

Education

University of California, Los Angeles B.A., Women's Studies, Cum Laude

California Institute of Integral Studies, M.A., Integral Counseling Psychology

Training

Ketamine Assisted-Psychotherapy Theory & Methodology, Fluence

Psychedelic Therapy and Integration Certificate, Fluence

Comprehensive Resource Model Basic Training CRM, Lisa Schwarz

At The Crossroads of Trauma Therapy: Integrating EMDR, Structural Dissociation, Attachment Repair & Parts Work, Rachel Walker Integrative Approach

Emotionally Focused Couple’s Therapy (EFT) Externship and Advanced Core Skills Training- Paul and Nancy Aikin, Sam Jinich EFT

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) -The Institute of Creative Mindfulness, EMDRIA Certified

Havening Techniques - Dr. Kate Truitt Havening Techniques

200hr Yoga Teacher Training,  Rishikesh Yog Peeth, India