About Lorraine Krane L.C.S.W.

As leading psychotherapist in the San Fernando Valley for the past 20 years, Lorraine Krane, L.C.S.W. consults, lectures and educates on a wide variety of mental health issues. In addition to working with individuals, she counsels couples, facilitates groups and workshops, retreats and coaching sessions.

Working with such pioneers as John Bradshaw has led her to become a leader in the recovery field and a popular speaker. Her skills working with the" inner child" concept allows her to assist others in healing childhood wounds and resolving conflicts.

In addition to helping people with addictions, depression and anxiety her current areas of interest include 'Anger Management" and "Care for the Caregiver."

Lorraine's expertise in communication and assertiveness, plus her lively personailty, adds humor and perspective to the counseling environment.

ABOUT BETTY AVIAD, MFT

Betty Aviad, MFT, has been a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist since1985. She graduated from McGill University in Montreal, Canada and has lived in Los Angeles since 1985. Betty is a highly skilled psychotherapist, and has been a successful Life Coach, Mediator, Workshop Leader and Corporate Consultant in both Canada and the United States. Betty brings a deep sense of compassion and clarity to her work that has helped hundreds of people find solutions to a variety of problems.

She is known for giving her clients permission to be their authentic selves and is especially skilled in her ability to hone in on the underlying issues that are the root of a client's problem. Most recently, Betty has been focusing on helping people learn to manage their anger more effectively.

She offers workshops as well as individual therapy to people who experience anger as interfering with their lives. She is also working with Care Givers of Aging Parents and is helping them to learn how to cope with the stress and underlying emotions for this difficult and challenging time. Betty also has a very special interest and expertise in working with couples who are dealing with infertility and adoption related issues and assists them in navigating through this process toward a positive resolution.