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Rod Louden LMFT

Licensing & Certifications:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California

Professional Background

Rod Louden, a narrative cognitive behavioral therapist, has dedicated over two decades to guiding individuals and couples through life’s challenges. With a solution-focused approach, Rod believes in empowering clients to become adept problem solvers, leading to a life characterized by positive states of mind rather than fear or anxiety.

Through trust and collaboration, Rod works with clients to establish clear goals and create a roadmap for progress. By introducing new tools and insights tailored to each individual, he helps clients achieve meaningful change and move towards happiness and success. Rod’s commitment is to support clients as they navigate their journey towards personal growth and fulfillment.

Professional Affiliation:

Member of California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT)

Education:

Masters in Counseling Psychology from the Antioch University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado

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Areas of Focus

Rod specializes in helping individuals and couples overcome life’s challenges by combining the skills of narrative therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. His work emphasizes creating clear goals, developing a roadmap, and introducing new tools and insights to foster happiness and success.

Rod Louden’s areas of focus include:

  • Couples counseling
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Substance abuse
  • Overcoming creative blocks
  • Sexual abuse

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