Business Details
Trusted Mental Health Counseling in Los Angeles
Sync Counseling Center is a community of dedicated therapists committed to helping individuals, couples, families, and communities achieve lasting change through genuine relationships. With over 25 years of combined experience across our team, we specialize in contemporary psychoanalytic therapy, addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Our expertise spans individual counseling, marriage therapy, family dynamics, Christian counseling, and low-fee services for those with financial constraints.We operate from five accessible locations in Southern California, including Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Burbank, Santa Monica, and Valencia. Our approach emphasizes emotional safety, professional development through ongoing training, and creating healing spaces where clients feel deeply understood. We accept most PPO insurance plans and offer sliding-scale fees to ensure mental health care remains accessible to all. Our crisis assistance guarantee ensures immediate support for urgent needs.
Services
Individual Counseling
Marriage Counseling
Family Therapy
Christian Counseling
Low-Fee Counseling
Psychological Testing
Divorce Support Groups
Trauma Recovery
Parenting Guidance
Couples Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of combined clinical expertise in contemporary psychoanalytic therapy
- Our therapists specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship counseling, and trauma recovery
- Crisis assistance guarantee ensures immediate support for urgent mental health needs
- Sliding-scale fees and PPO insurance acceptance make therapy accessible to all income levels
- Five convenient Southern California locations with evening and weekend appointments available
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling helps clients address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions through personalized treatment plans. Therapists work one-on-one with adults, teens, and children to develop coping strategies and emotional resilience. Sessions focus on creating safe spaces for self-exploration and lasting behavioral change.
Marriage Counseling
Specialized marriage counseling addresses communication breakdowns, infidelity, and relationship patterns through structured therapeutic interventions. Our therapists help couples rebuild trust, improve intimacy, and develop conflict resolution skills in a supportive environment tailored to each partnership's unique needs.
Family Therapy
Family therapy sessions address parenting challenges, sibling conflicts, and intergenerational dynamics through systemic approaches. Therapists facilitate open communication to resolve conflicts, strengthen relationships, and create healthier family patterns across all life stages and blended family situations.
Christian Counseling
Integrating psychological principles with spiritual guidance, our Christian counseling supports clients seeking faith-centered approaches to anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Therapists help clients explore spiritual questions while addressing practical mental health concerns through biblically-informed frameworks.
Low-Fee Counseling
Accessible mental health services offered through sliding-scale fees based on income. Qualified therapists provide the same high-quality care for individuals and families facing financial constraints, ensuring treatment remains available to all socioeconomic groups through our community-focused pricing model.
People
Curtis Miller
Executive Director, Psychoanalyst
Dr. Curtis Miller holds a PsyD in Clinical Psychology and DMin in Theology, specializing in contemporary psychoanalysis. With over 15 years of clinical experience, he leads Sync's training institute while maintaining a private practice focused on complex relational patterns and existential concerns.
Joseph Hovemeyer
Couples Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with expertise in couples counseling and depression treatment. Joseph combines Emotionally Focused Therapy with spiritual integration approaches, helping partners rebuild connection through evidence-based interventions tailored to each relationship's unique dynamics.
Debby Sinnette-Baird
Clinical Counselor
Board-certified art therapist and professional clinical counselor specializing in anxiety and depression treatment. Debby utilizes creative modalities alongside cognitive-behavioral techniques, drawing from 20+ years of experience working with adults across diverse cultural backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses.
Cathy Barkataki
Licensed Therapist
LMFT with specialized training in anxiety disorders and trauma recovery. Cathy employs mindfulness-based interventions and somatic therapies to help clients develop emotional regulation skills, maintaining a client-centered approach that emphasizes safety and gradual progress.
Christopher Nahumck
Clinical Psychologist
Doctoral-level psychologist specializing in grief counseling and existential crises. Christopher integrates depth psychology with existential frameworks to help clients navigate loss, meaning-making, and life transitions, combining academic rigor with compassionate, personalized care.
Questions
What happens during the first counseling session?
Your initial session will focus on discussing your concerns, establishing treatment goals, and developing a personalized therapy plan. The therapist will explain their approach and answer any questions about the therapeutic process.
How many sessions are typically needed for improvement?
Most clients experience noticeable improvement within 5-10 sessions, though treatment duration varies based on individual needs and crisis severity. Weekly sessions are recommended for optimal progress.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, checks, major credit cards, and PPO insurance plans. Sliding-scale fees are available for qualifying clients to ensure accessible mental health care.
Do you offer emergency mental health services?
While we don't provide 24/7 crisis intervention, our crisis assistance guarantee ensures same-day appointments for urgent needs during business hours. We maintain partnerships with local emergency services for after-hours support.
Can I choose a therapist based on specialty?
Yes, our online directory lets you filter therapists by expertise, location, and insurance acceptance. We also offer personalized matching assistance to help you find the best fit for your specific concerns.
Are Christian counseling services available?
Yes, we offer faith-integrated therapy with counselors trained in biblically-informed approaches. Sessions combine evidence-based practices with spiritual exploration while respecting individual belief systems and denominational differences.
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