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Therapy in Encino, CA and Online Across California
Specialties
We welcome children, teens, young adults, and adults.
We offer mental health treatment and resilience skill-building programs to target a wide range of symptoms and challenges.
Our Approach
Warm and Compassionate.
We are known for our warmth, genuine compassion, and nonjudgmental presence – all of which help clients to feel at ease and safe.
Evidence-based.
We utilize interventions that are evidence-based, which means that it is backed by scientific evidence and proven to be successful.
Trauma-Informed.
Our trauma-informed approach involves a keen awareness of the widespread impact of trauma on life experience and relationships. This is essential to treating and healing the toxic stress of trauma on one’s life.
Strength-Based.
We help identify clients’ existing strengths and use them as a strong launching pad to achieve the desired changes they wish to see.
Innovative & Cutting Edge.
We are dedicated to staying at the forefront of mental health care. That's why we integrate cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) technology into our treatment programs, particularly for anxiety, phobias, and mindfulness practices.
Skills-Focused.
We equip our clients with practical tools and strategies to help navigate the presenting challenges, reduce burdening symptoms, and enhance overall wellbeing and resilience.
Personalized.
Each journey is a personal one and we work with our clients to provide a customized and comprehensive treatment that meets their unique needs.
Collaborative.
We understand the significance of collective strength. That's why we collaborate closely with our clients and key community partners to provide comprehensive and coordinated treatment for our clients.
Data Driven.
Our therapy utilizes a data driven approach, where we objectively measure and monitor progress using evidence-based tools. This allows the clinician to customize client's treatment for optimal healing outcomes.
Diversity-Sensitive.
We are dedicated to providing exceptional services that honor and respect diversity, ensuring that each individual receives personalized care that meets their specific needs and values.
Virtual Reality, Real Healing: Experience Therapy in a New Dimension
Conquer your fears, break free from anxiety, and discover inner peace in immersive virtual environments tailored to your needs.
We seamlessly blend innovative technology with compassionate and evidence based treatment. With our state-of-the-art VR technology, you'll embark on a journey of empowerment and transformation like never before.
Therapy Solutions for Every Californian
Online/Virtual Sessions Across California
Online sessions offer excellent flexibility in accessing therapy in a timely manner from where ever the clients are. And plus, being able to skip the LA traffic is always a bonus! Online sessions are delivered on a secure and HIPPA-compliant platform, and they can be accessed on a mobile device, iPad, laptop, or desktops with camera access. If you are a resident anywhere in California, this is a great option for you!
In-Office Sessions in Encino, CA
In-office sessions can be scheduled at MILIKA located in Encino, CA. It is easily accessible from the 405 and 101 freeways.
The office suite offers a bright, airy, and cozy therapeutic space; it has a private waiting room, a kids play room, and breathtaking and serene views of the valley. Steps away is the Encino Place/Woodley Plaza, which has many restaurants, shops, as well as a fun kids’ carousel.
Phone Sessions Across California
Per client requests, sessions can be delivered over the phone when needed.
Meet The Team
Clinical Director
Kanchi Wijesekera, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Venus Mirbod, Psy.D.
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