Therapy and Psychological Assessment
for Individuals and Families

Dr. Temple has offices in Calabasas and Long Beach.

I believe that you are the expert in your own life.

My goal is to help you to discover your own internal solutions that will empower you to live a more purpose-driven and meaningful life.

Whether you are a teenager or an adult, existential moments present themselves. Sometimes it takes the help of someone both compassionate and straightforward who is outside of the problem to help you find solutions. There are not always clear-cut answers to life's complex problems, but together we can prioritize and sort them out to achieve our goals. I work with both adolescents and adults in areas such as trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.

I believe that the client is the expert in his or her own life. However, it is frustrating to go to a therapist who continually asks "How does that make you feel?" I care about how you feel, but more importantly, I want to know what you are doing about it. I believe that finding a solution is more important than focusing on the problem.

In addition to traditional therapy, I also offer psychological testing for those who are interested in psychometric evaluations of intelligence and personality. I provide several screening instruments to discern a more global diagnostic picture. Therapy can be eye-opening and exciting, but having a full psychological profile done can be mind-blowing!

Specialties

Addiction
Testing and Evaluation
Trauma and PTSD
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Sports Performance

Issues

Depression/Anxiety
Family Conflict
Adolescent Behavioral Disorders
Self Esteem

Client Focus

Pre Teens/Tweens (11-13)
Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)
Adults

 

“Working with Dr. Temple has allowed me to work on my issues in an environment that feels safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental. Her deep knowledge and genuine desire to help made me feel secure, and I trusted her guidance immediately. I was able to get to a place where I believed in myself again, communicated the way I had needed to for so long, regained balance in my life, and ultimately — learned to love myself.”

- Melissa N.