Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychologist in Torrance, CA
With over four decades of experience, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals, couples, families, and groups navigate life's challenges. My practice integrates diverse therapeutic theories and methodologies, tailored to each client's unique background, culture, and personal history. Specializing in areas such as addiction, adult ADHD, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, and EMDR, I prioritize building a trusting, collaborative therapeutic relationship to foster self-understanding and meaningful change.Fluent in American Sign Language, I provide accessible care for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. My approach emphasizes creating a safe space for clients to explore their past, present, and future goals, while encouraging growth through personalized risk-taking. As a lifelong learner, I continually engage with current research and professional development to enhance my practice.
Services
Psychotherapy
Addiction Treatment
EMDR Therapy
ADHD Counseling
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in psychotherapy and mental health.
- Our practice specializes in addiction, adult ADHD, and EMDR therapy.
- We offer accessible care for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals via ASL fluency.
- Our approach tailors therapy to each client's unique cultural and personal history.
- We emphasize building a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship for lasting growth.
Services
Psychotherapy
Individualized psychotherapy addresses depression, anxiety, addiction, and life transitions through evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on self-exploration, identifying behavioral patterns, and developing coping strategies. Clients benefit from a supportive environment to process trauma, improve relationships, and achieve personal growth goals.
Addiction Treatment
Specialized addiction treatment addresses alcohol, drug, and behavioral dependencies while examining family dynamics. Therapy incorporates relapse prevention strategies and explores underlying emotional triggers. Family members receive support to understand addiction's impact and develop healthier communication patterns for long-term recovery.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy processes traumatic memories to reduce their emotional impact. This structured approach uses bilateral stimulation to reprocess distressing experiences, particularly effective for PTSD and anxiety disorders. Clients often experience symptom relief within fewer sessions compared to traditional talk therapy methods.
ADHD Counseling
ADHD counseling develops personalized strategies for managing focus, organization, and impulse control. Therapy combines behavioral techniques, executive function training, and emotional regulation skills. Adults learn practical tools to improve work performance, relationships, and daily task management through structured therapeutic support.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy improves communication patterns and conflict resolution skills. Sessions address trust issues, emotional disconnect, and recurring arguments through collaborative problem-solving. Partners develop deeper understanding of each other's needs while rebuilding intimacy and establishing shared relationship goals.
People
Brown Sandra Zoe PHD
Psychologist
Dr. Brown has practiced psychotherapy in Torrance since 1981, specializing in addiction, ADHD, and trauma treatment. She earned her Ph.D. from USC and teaches internationally on therapeutic approaches. Fluent in ASL, she provides accessible mental health care for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate multiple evidence-based approaches including EMDR, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and psychodynamic therapy tailored to each client's unique needs and background.
Do you accept insurance?
I'm an out-of-network provider. Fees are paid directly, but I can assist with electronic insurance claims for potential reimbursement based on your policy coverage.
What are your session fees?
Fees vary by session length (45-90 minutes) and specific services. We'll discuss financial details during our initial consultation to ensure transparency about costs.
Do you work with deaf clients?
Yes, I'm fluent in American Sign Language and provide accessible psychotherapy services for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and families.
What issues do you specialize in?
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, addiction, adult ADHD, relationship challenges, and trauma using specialized techniques like EMDR and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy.
