Jo Christner, Psy.D was elected Executive Director of HOPE Connection in November 2012. With over 33 years of experience in private practice and working as a HOPE therapist, Dr. Christner has extensive experience working with a variety of individuals and businesses with problems of adult life including: issues of bereavement and loss, trauma, time management/stress…

Dr. Pechter has a virtual practice and a private practice office in Agoura Hills, where she specializes in adult life changes including grief/loss, trauma, relationships, and anxiety, integrating her knowledge of cognitive/mindfulness, and psychodynamic theories.  Dr. Pechter is a  Past-President of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association, a Past-President of the Southern California Group Psychotherapy…

Martha received her Master of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena in 1991 and has been licensed since 1993. She went on to earn a post-graduate Certificate in Family Therapy from Southern California Counseling Center in 1994 and a Doctor of Psychology Degree in Psychoanalysis from the Newport…

Jamie Merrill, LMFT is in private practice is Westlake Village.  She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UCLA, and her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology – Marriage and Family Therapy from USC.  She has been licensed and practicing for over 30 years. With a caring and practical approach, she specializes in working with women…

Terri received her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University in Los Angeles and has been a Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice since 2008.  Early in her career she spent years working as an individual and group therapist for Matrix Institute on Addictions, which was associated with UCLA. This led to her working…

Ella Weiss, LMFT has been licensed since 1989, after graduating with her masters degree in clinical psychology in 1985. Ella has been working in the mental health field since 1985, and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient therapy settings. She comes to Hope Connection with a wealth of experience, and is currently in private…