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Grief Support Groups Serving West Los Angeles, Encino and Agoura Hills

Jo Christner, Psy.D.

Jo Christner, Psy.D was elected Executive Director of HOPE Connection in November 2012. With over 28 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…

Evelyn Pechter, Psy.D.

Dr. Pechter has private practice offices in West Los Angeles and Encino, 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 Board member and Past-President of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association, a Past-President of the Southern California Group…

Martha Carr

Martha Carr, Psy.D. LMFT

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…

Lori Oberman, M.A., MFT

Lori earned her Master’s Degree in Psychology from Philips Graduate Institute; she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from UCLA. Lori began her career working in a domestic violence clinic.  She then worked in LAUSD and LVUSD assisting students with complex issues of depression, loss, anxiety and self-esteem, both individually and in a group setting.  She also…

Carolyn Warren, MFT

Carolyn graduated from UCLA and received her Master of Science degree in Counseling – Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University Northridge. Carolyn was licensed in 2010, and has worked as a grief therapist since licensure. Working at Roze Room Hospice of Ventura as the bereavement counselor and coordinator, Carolyn reawakened to her passion…

Jamie Merrill, LMFT

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…

Carmit Zur

Carmit Zur, MSW, LCSW completed her undergraduate degree from UCLA and received her Master’s in Social Work degree from USC.  She has over 15 years of experience working as a social worker and psychotherapist in a number of settings including private practice, Jewish Family Service, and university settings. She continuously pursues additional trainings and educational…