Yvonne deGrasse Herman, LMFT

Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a variety of clinical experience and training. During my graduate work at Pepperdine University, I was educated on interventions designed to move clients towards self awareness and increased hope for the future. I strive to challenge my clients on their negative self talk and intervene on maladaptive coping mechanisms. My training focused on cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focused therapy however DBT is also a utilized therapeutic modality in my practice. Please allow me to meet with you and your loved ones to discuss current mental health or other life concerns. Teen Specialty As a trained psychotherapist, I have extensive experience working with teenagers and their families in a variety of clinical settings. I have education and training working with high risk youth in county contracted agencies including Orange County Children and Family Services. I also have experience completing wrap-around services with OC Regional Center, IEP team and community-based education as well as in home and school based therapeutic services for youths. Mental health and substance use disorder treatment are part of my specialization specifically withdrawal symptom identification, relapse prevention, community resources in area and 12 step recovery. Childhood disorders such as Attention Deficit Disorders, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Reactive Attachment Disorder are also part of my experience in private practice and in facility based interventions. I have experience working in a dual diagnosis Residential Treatment Center for youths to include multi-family therapy interventions. At the hospital currently employed, I am approved to be designated to evaluate, and upon probable cause, initiate 5150/5585 holds for danger to self, others or grave disability.