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Maria Dahlman, MA, LCSW 

Maria is a seasoned therapist with over a decade of experience as a licensed clinician, currently serving as the Regional Clinical Director at Emend Healthcare. She blends innovative therapeutic approaches with a deep understanding of mental health, specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Maria holds a Master’s in Psychology from The New School for Social Research and a Master of Social Work from NYU, with experience at prestigious institutions like Yale New Haven Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell. An advocate for mental wellness, she is committed to fostering resilience and empowering others on their wellness journeys.

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Edward Alvo, MA, LMFT

Eddie is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor with over 13 years of sobriety. His academic journey began at East Los Angeles College, where he obtained his certification in Drug and Alcohol Counseling, and continued to Antioch University Los Angeles, where he earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, specializing in addiction. Certified with both CCAPP and CAADE, Eddie employs a multi-modal approach in his practice, including DBT, CBT, and solution-focused therapy, to address addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders.

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