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SEEKING CONSULTATION or SUPERVISION

Wanted: Psychologist supervisor that can bill Medicare in Tarzana, CA: 420074
Hello: I am interested in starting a small psychotherapy clinic in Tarzana, CA. I am looking for a licensed psychologist that can provide supervision and bill Medicare. Please let me know if you or someone you know is interested. Thank you, Natalie.

Seeking Consultation
I am a member of LAGPA and I am very interested in joining a clinical consultation group. Does LAGPA offer this or do you have any referrals? I greatly appreciate your time and hope all is well. Best, Raymond Lamb, LCSW.

THERAPY

Men's Therapy Group for Men in Recovery
Mondays 5:30 - 7 pm. West Los Angeles. Sixty-five dollars per session. Andrew Susskind, LCSW. 310.281.8681 or email.

Over-40 Gay Men's Group
Ongoing group for gay men confronting the challenges of aging in a youth-oriented culture. All gay men over age 40 are welcome. Topics of discussion range from sex/intimacy issues to career and life goals. The group meets Fridays at 7:30 PM in West Hollywood, each session is $40. An 8-week commitment is required. For more information, please contact Michael Liberatore, MA, MFTI #IMF-57834 at (310) 497-7682. Group is under the supervision of Tony Zimbardi, PsyD, MFT #33579.

Gay Men’s Growth Group
(Studio City)
This is an ongoing men’s group, which focuses on personal issues that lead toward better relationships with oneself and others. This is a group for serious minded men regardless of age, HIV or relationship status. Tuesday/Wednesday night in Studio City. $35 per session. Contact Sandy Kaufman, MFT at 818-761-4200.

Gay Men’s Group
(Beverly Hills)
The Center for Cognitive Therapy in Beverly Hills is now running a Gay Men’s Group on Mondays from 7:30 - 9PM. If interested, please call Joel Becker, Ph.D. (PSY11680), 310-858-3831.

Ongoing Gay Men's Therapy Group
(West Hollywood)
Now accepting new participants! Meets every Wednesday evening from 8:00 to 9:30 PM; $50 per session. Group therapy is a helpful adjunct to individual therapy. Consider the benefits for your clients: learning to directly and healthfully express feelings; building self confidence and self esteem; feeling more comfortable in groups, relieving feelings of shame and isolation. Contact: Mark Reina, MFT, CGP at 310.366.5494.

Gay Men's Psychotherapy Group
Psychodynamic group focuses on Gay empowerment, recovery from trauma and coaddiction, compassionate selfcare, mindfulness, building intimate relationships. Fridays 6 PM, $50. For more information, please call: Matt Silverstein, MFT, 310-842-6124 (License #MFC38474).

Mixed Groups
Mixed psychotherapy groups for well functioning men and women with a focus on relationship, intimacy, sexual, family, and career issues. Yalom model. Monday and Wednesday evenings led by Raymond Bakaitis, PhD. For more information, please call 310-841- 6870.

Social Anxiety Group
This group will be making use of the latest empirically validated treatment for social anxiety. The group will be mixed (both gay, lesbian and straight clients) and time limited to 10- 12 sessions. Contact Joel Becker 310-858-3831.

Emotional Regulation Skills Group
This group that is based on the work of Marsha Linehan, Ph.D. with patients who have the diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder. It is appropriate for all clients who have problems in this area, which may include patients in a wide range of disorders including substance abuse, etc. This group is adjunctive and the client must have a primary therapist who will remain in the picture as “therapist of record.” Contact Joel Becker 310-858- 3831.

Support and Social Event for Partners of Trans and Gender-Diverse Individuals
Partners of Transgender/ Gender-Diverse individuals Social/Support Event February 27. For location and more information please contact Alexander Yoo (310) 773- 3484. Sponsored by Gender-Queer Revolution (www.genderqueerrevolution) and FTM International (www.ftmi.org).

Women Over 40
Support and process group in-tended to allow women over 40 years of age to discuss coming out, making new connections, and more. Married and unmarried women are welcomed. Wednesday nights from 7:30 PM to 9 PM. $35/session. Contact Emily Moore at 626-793-1078.

Ongoing Gay Men's Therapy Group
(Pasadena)
Great group for therapists. Wednesday night group (7:30 pm to 9:00 pm) currently has openings. The fee is $45. The group works to understand how they are relating within the group and how that is reflected (or not) in relating outside the group. Career blocks, fears, anger, the addictive process, and self-esteem issues are also part of our focus. Therapist uses primarily psychoanalytically oriented techniques and has a certificate from the Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis. Contact Roger Winter, MA, MFT (626) 440-9898 x2. (MFC28821).

SASS Group (Sexual Abuse/Assault Survivor’s Support Group)
Group for women who have been sexually abused, experienced incest, raped, sexually assaulted, exposed to adult sexuality too young, used in child pornography, or who have been or who are currently being stalked. Closed group of 6 or less. Must be willing to make a minimum of a 6 month commitment to the group and attend on a regular basis. Group meets every other Sat 1-3. Call Cindie Henrie at (323) 829-3548.

Extreme Abuse Survivor’s Group
Group for women who have posttraumatic stress disorder and are survivors of childhood/adult abuse and/or other traumatic events. This group is a process group for women who have survived multiple abuses that were violent in nature. Excellent for getting support and learning effective coping skills and strategies. Closed group of 6 or less. Must be willing to make a minimum of a 6 month commitment to the group and attend on a regular basis. Meets every Wed 8pm. Call Cindie Henrie at (323) 829-3548.

TransWoman Support Group
Group for transsexual women who are in the process of transitioning from male-to-female who are at different phases of their transitioning process. This is a highly supportive process group! Closed group of 6 or less. Must be willing to make a minimum of a 6 month commitment to the group and attend on a regular basis. Meets every other Sat from 10am-12pm. Call Cindie Henrie at (323) 829-3548.

MFT TransWoman Support Group
New Group Forming! Group for transsexual women who are in the process of transitioning from male-to-female who are at different phases of their transitioning process. This is a highly supportive process group! Closed group of 6 or less. Must be willing to make a minimum of a 6 month commitment to the group and attend on a regular basis. Date and time TBD. Call Cathy Stansell (562) 453-7961.

FTM/Gender Queer Group
Group for people who identify as Female-to-Male Transmen or who identify as Gender Queer. Group will be a supportive group. Issues can be about identity issues, life issues… whatever is on your mind! This is a highly supportive process group! Closed group of 6 or less. Must be willing to make a minimum of a 6 month commitment to the group and attend on a regular basis. Meets every other Sat from 6pm-7:30pm. Call Cindie Henrie at (323) 829-3548.

Significant Others Support Group (SOS Group)
Group for women whose significant other has a gender identity issue or is gender variant. Partners may be transsexuals, transgender, intersexed, cross-dressers, gender-queer, transvestites…. They can be either male-to-female or female-tomale. Group meets every 2-3 weeks depending upon availability of group members. Closed group of 6 or less. Must be willing to make a minimum of a 6 month commitment to the group and attend on a regular basis.Call Cindie Henrie at (323) 829-3548.

Healing and Freedom from Critical and Controlling Parents and/or Partners
Group for women who were raised by critical, controlling and/or narcissistic parents or who are in relationship with critical and controlling, narcissistic partners. Most women in the group have found that their self-esteem has suffered tremendously as a result of being emotionally and verbally abused, criticized or controlled in their lives. Excellent group! Closed group. Must be willing to make a minimum of a 6 month commitment. Meets every other Sat from 3pm-5pm. Call Cindie Henrie at (323) 829-3548.

Women who love Other Women (WOW Group!)
Supportive group for women who are interested in being with another woman, involved with, dating or in a committed relationship with another woman. May identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual,bi-curious or heterosexual (“straight”). Self-identity is irrelevant! Great support group for women who love other women! Fun and playful group! Group meets every other Sat. in LA. Time TBD. Please call Cathy Stansell (562) 453-7961.

Psychotherapist Supervision/Peer Consultation Group
Supervision/professional peer consultation group for therapists who are interested in trauma, feminist therapy, gay and lesbian issues, gender identity issues, dissociative disorders, or who want to learn more and consult on cases. Lots of great information will be discussed, presented and explored! Come be creative, get support, and enjoy an intimate process group with other therapists. Date/Time TBD. Call Cindie Henrie at (323) 829-3548.

EMPLOYMENT

Psychotherapy Bookkeeper Position
Must be able to add existing client files to software program called “Therapist Helper.” Call Mike Fatula MFT at 323-876-8861 OR 323-422-9433 business cell phone. (I am live on business cell phone at 5 minutes before any hour 10AM-10PM Mon-Fri).

Full Time MFT, Psychologist, or LCSW
Frank's House is looking to fill a position full time position to share with The Van Ness House. Candidate will be licensed as a MFT, Psychologist, or LCSW; experience counseling clients on behavioral issues, including drug use, criminal behavior, high-risk sexual behaviors: demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally, and in writing, with diverse participants (including gay, LGBT communities), staff, and supervisors: good charting skills: review, and assessment forms for accuracy, and internal risk behaviors: moderate to advanced computer skills; work flexible hours to accommodate project needs; complete and be certified in HIV Counseling and Testing. English/Spanish Bilingual skills preferred. No calls please Email resume.

EDUCATION

Total Wellness! Workshops Transgender/Gender Awareness and Health
GenderQueer Revolution presents Total Wellness!, a collaborative gender health series and speakers bureau for providers and community members alike, offers educational opportunities for those seeking to increase competency w/transgender/gender awareness/LGBTIQ issues/populations/clients/clinical issues. National, global experts in mental health, medicine, spirituality, community health w/ over a century of speaking/tenured experience. Gender diversity experts and pioneers. See www.genderqueerrevolution.org for past and upcoming lectures and organizational consultation and to inquire about scheduling for your organization.

Transgender Consultation
Have a desire to work with transgender, genderqueer, gender-diverse, or other individuals and communities? Need to increase your cultural and clinical competency? A leading gender Diversity Clinician and Applied Community Psychology Specialist, Alexander educates mental health and medical providers, businesses, institutions, community organizations, government bodies, and educational systems on gender issues and administrative practice. A nationally recognized author and educator in print and on radio, film, and television, he provides sensitivity, cultural competency, and EEO Compliance training as a private organizational development consultant and offers diverse peer consultation and psychotherapeutic services. As a Community Psychology Specialist, he focuses on person-environment interactions and the ways larger, societal, and systemic factors impact upon individual and community health and wellness. (310) 773-3484; www.alexanderyoo.com.

Humboldt County
Hello Friends,
This is Stuart Altschuler, up north in Humboldt County. I am putting out a call for proposals for someone from my old home in LA to come up here to do a 6 hour professional training (CEU’s) on counseling GLBT. We are working on getting Helen Hill up here for the “T” (Transgender). I know a number of you are very skilled in this arena. Your travel expenses would be covered, lodging (possibly with me) and meals. We also need to know what your fee would be for the training itself. I ask you to remember that this is a rural community and funds for something like this are not plentiful. So, be kind. Besides the work part, you will have a chance to a great getaway to a beautiful location! Take that into account. www.co.humboldt.ca.us / www.ci.ferndale.ca.us. I am working on this with Gail Narum, MFT who is on the board of the North Coast Association of Mental Health Professionals. Gail has been in touch with a therapist in San Francisco but her fees are more than we can handle. This would take place in the late summer or fall. Please send your course description and CV to me at my email. I look forward to hearing from some of you.

Part-Time Office Help
Part time office help needed, 10-15 hours weekly, in Beverly Hills. Familiarity with ShrinkRapt billing software helpful. Contact Dan Fast, MD at 310-246-1040.

OFFICE SPACE

Beverly Center
Part-time mornings and Friday-Sunday. quiet small secured building near Beverly Center, 24/7 access, private climate control, windowed charming comfortable large furnished office, good size for groups, shared waiting room with call light, sound proofed, plenty of parking (free or metered), utility room with fridge, micro, copier, printer, file drawers. Call Steve Kadel 310-228-3676.

Beverly Hills
Office space available for lease in medical building in Beverly Hills. Suitable for consultations, counseling, presentations, or auditions. Monthly Rent: $1133 (1 year contract). Two hours free public parking in addition to street parking. Call Eric at (323) 528- 8206 or email Eric.

Encino
Prime Encino office space now available. Newlyremodeled suite in therapistfriendly building. Full and part-time space for sublet in both windowed and interior offices facing Encino Hills. Freeway-close to the 101 and the 405. Very good soundproofing, easy parking options, call light system, separate exit. Contact 310.281.8681 or email.

Studio City/Valley Village
Charming quiet garden setting office with private waiting room, bathroom, and kitchen. Bright, windows that open, air conditioning, close to freeway, and free parking. Available parttime. Please call Dr. Stacy Berlin (310) 442-6466.

West Los Angeles.
Charming courtyard building on Westwood Blvd., just south of Wilshire. Bright and beautifully carpeted and furnished. Call light system. Private exit. Colleagueial atmosphere. Part time or half time. Call Elaine Schulman 310-475-0674.

West Los Angeles
Beautifully decorated, windowed, freeway close, handicap access, call lights, separate entrance/exit, security building. Available AM's every day, all day Thursday and Saturday. Contact Renee R. Sperling, LCSW at 310-470-3450.

West Hollywood
Newly remodeled, beautiful, quiet, F/T or P/T psychotherapy office space in 2 office suite in centrally located professional building in the heart of West Hollywood. Office is newly painted and carpeted with soundproofing. Separate, enclosed waiting area with call light system. Off-street parking available. One office is unfurnished and available full-time. One office is furnished. Both offices have windows overlooking lots of greenery. Gay affirmative practice and environment. Rent varies according to usage. $300/day per month P/T and $1000 F/T. For more information, please contact Matthew Silverstein, PhD, MFT. (310) 842-6124.

West Hollywood
Prime therapy office for evenings and weekends. Beautiful space is available on Mondays through Thursdays evenings from 6PM to 9PM or 6PM to 10PM, and all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This French-windowed corner office is elegant and tasteful; furnished with antique oak wood furniture, rich brown leather couch/chair, and warmly painted walls. It also has a desk and a consulting area which makes it more spacious. There is a shared waiting room and a copier/refrigerator room. Friendly colleagues. High-end security building on designer row. Other offices within the building consist of psychotherapists, psychiatrists and writers. Street parking is free on Robertson after 6PM. If interested please call Paul Oberon, PsyD at 310-659-0509. Required blocks of time: 6Pm to 9PM or 6PM to 10PM. Monday/ Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Thursday or 4 hr blocks for Fridays through Sundays, (example 9AM to 1 PM or 1:30PM to 5:30PM); $25/hour (non-negotiable).

West Hollywood/San Fernando Valley
Quiet Garden Courtyard of therapists, designers, and writers near Cedars- Sinai and Thalians. Also office space on Ventura Blvd. near Laurel Canyon (Studio City).

• Quiet, garden courtyard; onestory building; 24/7 access & AIR
• Windowed, private waiting room; sound-proofing & call light systems
• Windowed & skylighted private therapy office
• Separate entrance-exit; separate restrooms for clients & therapists
• High vaulted wooden ceiling/new wood window blinds
• Utilities included with reasonable rent; private, covered, well-lit parking
• Easy canyon access to San Fernando Valley
• Recently remodeled to psychotherapy specifications

Call Mike Fatula at 323-876-8861. Reasonable rates (utilities included).

Journal of Homosexuality - New Editorship / Call for Papers
Routledge Journals, a member of the Taylor & Francis group, is pleased to announce John P. Elia, PhD, as the new Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Homosexuality, now publishing in its 56th year. Dr. Elia is the Professor & Associate Chair of the Department of Health Education at San Francisco State University. Prior to becoming Editor, Dr. Elia served as the Associate Editor and Book Review Editor for the Journal. He is also a prominent figure in the LGBT & Queer Studies field and is renowned as a leading author and researcher.

Dr. Elia succeeds Dr. John P. De Cecco, who continues as Editor-in-Chief Emeritus after 34 years of service. Dr. Elia may be contacted through email (see also "Call for Papers" instructions below). Dr. Elia notes in part in his first editorial: "The Journal of Homosexuality has undergone some significant changes over the past few years. There is no question that Dr. De Cecco has been a pioneer and truly instrumental in the development of LGBT studies. I am confident that I am joined by a plethora of individuals across the globe in thanking him for his stalwart service."

One of Dr. Elia’s new focuses as Editor will be to update the Manuscript Submission process to a more streamlined electronic approach, resulting in a decreased publication lag time. The frequency of the Journal will also be increased from 8 to 10 issues beginning in 2010.

The Journal of Homosexuality is devoted to scholarly research on homosexuality, including sexual practices and gender roles and their cultural, historical, interpersonal, and modern social contexts. Researchers and practitioners interested in current knowledge about human sexuality will find every issue of this journal brimming with a balanced selection of scholarly and practical articles. The Journal was founded by The Haworth Press, Inc., which merged into the Taylor & Francis- Group, LLC, in 2007.

• Indexing/Abstracting
  The Journal of Homosexuality is indexed/abstracted in Social Sciences Citation Index, Social Scisearch, Journal Citation Report/Social Sciences Edition, Current Contents/Social and Behavioral Sciences, MEDLINE, PsychInfo/ Psychological Abstracts, EBSCOhost Products, Abstracts in Anthropology, Criminal Justice Abstracts, INIST, Lesbian Information Services, IGLSS Abstracts, Education Research Abstracts, Studies on Women & Gender Abstracts, Sociological Abstracts, and AgeLine.
• An ISI Ranked Journal
  The Institute for Scientific Information Journal Citation Report for 2008 ranks the Journal of Homosexuality 34th out of 61 journals in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, and 60th of 101 journals in Multidisciplinary Psychology, with an Impact Factor of 0.590. More information about the Impact Factor, which is a measure designed to determine the frequency with which the average article has been cited in a particular year, can be found at http://tiny.cc/ImpactFactor.
• Free Online Sample
  To receive a free online/electronic sample copy visit: www.tandf.co.uk/journals/WJH M
• Free Print Sample
  To receive a free print sample copy of the Journal of Homosexuality send your name and mailing address to Jaclyn Scarborough at or Taylor & Francis, Attn: Marketing Associate, 325 Chestnut St, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA
• Call for Papers
  The Journal of Homosexuality welcomes the submission of papers on a variety of topics and from a range of disciplines and perspectives for review and publication. For complete instructions for authors, visit www.tandf.co.uk/journals/WJHM

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