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CBT California

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Kara Portier, ACSW

Kara works with adults and adolescents navigating a range of emotional and relational challenges, including difficulties with emotion regulation, patterns of avoidance or self-defeating behavior, and the impact of overwhelming life experiences. She is committed to creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space and brings a collaborative approach to therapy. Drawing on her interdisciplinary background, she takes a whole-person perspective that considers both internal experiences and the broader external systems that shape them.

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Hasana Johnson, M.A.

Hasana is an advanced Doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University. She holds a Master’s in Psychology from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Cal State Northridge. Her career began as a behavioral therapist, where she worked with children with autism while continuing her education. Over the years, she has gained diverse experience in both community counseling centers and Telehealth platforms. Hasana’s therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and guided by the balance of structure and compassion found in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She values intentionality in treatment while also maintaining the flexibility and empathy needed to meet each client where they are. Hasana is deeply committed to supporting survivors of trauma, as well as individuals struggling with anxiety, panic, depression, and suicidality.

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Miranda Parent, M.A.

Miranda Parent is the Chief Extern at CBT California and sees both adolescents and adults. She is a fourth-year doctoral student earning her PsyD in Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School, Anaheim Campus. This is her second training year at CBT California and is experienced with providing high fidelity, full model DBT, CBT, and CBASP. Miranda is experienced working with clients struggling with substance use, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder. Miranda’s research interests include mindfulness-based interventions and therapy outcomes with adolescents.

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Caleb Spiro, M.A.

Caleb Spiro, MA (he/him) is a doctoral candidate earning his Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University. He received his M.A. from Rutgers University and B.A. in psychology from Pitzer College. Caleb’s research interests include enhancing dialectical behavior therapy for adults, adolescents, and their families. Caleb has previous clinical experience working as a school therapist with adolescents and young children in school settings and working as a supervisor on the 988 crisis line. Caleb is trained in both CBT and DBT therapy and aspires to improve the lives of those with emotional dysregulation, developing psychopathology, and self-harming behaviors. He enjoys teaching, modeling and reinforcing skills for emotional resilience while highlighting individuals’ strengths. Caleb sees both adults and adolescents online and in the Beverly Hills office.

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