Andrew Levander, M.A., M.A.C.
1350 3rd Street
La Vern, California 91750
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Additional Information
Specialties or Interests:
Self Injury
Other Specialties:
Addiction Issues
Adolescent Issues
Anxiety Disorders
Behavior Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorders
Compulsive Behaviors
Eating Disorders
Gay and Lesbian Issues
Relationship Issues
Self Injury
Trauma
Personal Comments:
Developed the first Residential Treatment Center based program for self-injurers and their families in the country as well as a private out-patient therapeutic treatment center for self-injury. The out-patient treatment center is called The Healing House and is located in Encino, California. www.thehealinghousela.com
Professional Title/s:
Marital and Family Therapist
Master Addictions Counselor.
Certified Addicitve Disorders Specialist.
Board Certified Diplomat National Board of- Addiction Examiners/National Association of Forensic Counselors.
Minimum Hourly Fee:
$125 or more
Accepted Insurance
Any Plan
Other Insurance
Depends on Insurance provisions for the specific treatment of self-injury.
Treatment Modalities
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Family Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Substance Abuse Evaluation
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Years In Practice:
0-4
Licensed in:
California
License:
IMF#33152 NBAE#5949
Degree:
MA/MS
Institution:
Pacific Oaks College
Office Information/Hours:
Please visit our web site for more information about The Healing House at www.thehealinghousela.com
Professional Organizations/ Affiliations:
California Association Marriage Family Therapists
American Association Marriage Family Therapists
National Board of Addiction Examiners
National Association of Forensic Counselors
American Institute of Bereavement
Treatment Age(s):
Adolescents
Adults
Therapeutic Orientation:
Cognitive
Family/Marital Therapy
Psychodynamic
Other Orientations:
DBT
Gender:
Male
General Comments:
The Healing House is a private therapeutic treatment center for self-injury. We understand that, although self-injury may temporarily alleviate unwanted or undesired thoughts and or feelings, self-injurious behavior happens in the absence of healthy relationships with people. As a coping strategy self-injury interferes with intimacy, educational successes, creativity and a person’s health and wellness. Self-injury is respectfully seen, as a matter of choice, although first identified by the injurer as a needed adjunct to emotional stability. Self-injury is not seen as an addiction, as the self-injurer is not viewed as powerless; self-injury is addiction like, in that people engage in the repetitive or compulsive behaviors despite the consequences. The long-term goal is to create a master list of creative and relationally based alternatives that the self-injurer can utilize when the urge to act upon her/himself arises. It is important to note that children, adolescents and adults do stop injuring; they are all people in need of consistent, relationship-oriented support, nurturance and guidance
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