Rena Pollack, LMFT, Rena Pollak is a Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Encino. She honed her passion and skills for group therapy as a member and board member of the Group Psychotherapy Association of Los Angeles and the American Group Psychotherapy Association, earning her Certification in Group Psychotherapy. She's led groups and worked with individuals and couples in a variety of settings including community counseling at Counseling West, adolescent counseling at El Camino High School, grief counseling with Our House Grief Support Center and cancer support with WeSpark Cancer Support Center in addition to her private practice. Her love of groups extends to the many groups in her life including her large family group, a writing group, a camping group, as a Red Cross Disaster Mental Health volunteer and as a leader of her daughter's Girl Scout troop. The focus of her work is on self-actualization and self-expression in order to have satisfying relationships. 1.5 CEUs

Barbara Calvi, LMFT, after spending several years out of college moving up in "the industry," Barbara realized she needed to engage in work that had more meaning and would make a greater difference in the world. She thought that helping someone overcome their struggles and pain in order to be able to live a happier and fuller life was a good way to spend a life, her life. Barbara enrolled in a graduate school program in marriage and family therapy, and hasn't looked back. She is grateful that she gets to do this work every day! It was the right choice! 1.5 CEUs