Counseling Staff
Our staff is composed of highly-trained intern and trainee therapists who provide professional mental health care to our clients. Each therapist works under the supervision of our licensed psychotherapists. Our interns have master’s level education, and have a deep understanding of the principles of growth and change. Because of our unique perspective and position in the community, we attract quality therapists who represent a variety of therapeutic approaches and life experience.
Carla Becker, MFT, is the Director of Counseling and serves as a supervisor to our staff of interns and trainees. Her work at the clinic is greatly informed by her own journey from business to the world of Psychology. She is fueled by her dedication to personal growth and development, as well as her interest in the integration of mindfulness expressive arts and somatic psycology in emotional healing and well-being. In addition to her work at the clinic, Carla has a private practice, where she works primarily with individuals and couples. She has a BA from UCLA, a Master’s degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles and certification as a somatic experiencing practitioner. For Women's Clinic inquiries you can reach Carla at (310) 203-8899, ext 102 or by email at cbecker1@womens-clinic.org. For information on Carla's private practice, visit her website at carlabeckermft.com or call (310) 205-2663.
Mary Jane Armstrong, MFT, ATR has served as a supervisor to trainees and interns at Women’s Clinic & Family Counseling Center for the past seven years. She is a registered art therapist and licensed marriage and family therapist. She received her BFA in painting at the University of Southern California and her Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy and clinical art therapy from Loyola Marymount University. She is currently in the doctoral program at the Los Angeles Institute and Society for Analytic Studies (LAISPS). Mary Jane has a private practice where she works with adults, children, adolescents, and families. Mary Jane is accepting clients for low-fee psychoanalysis for those seeking an in depth psychoanalytic experience. For information, please call Mary Jane Armstong at (310) 203-1476.
Evelyn Pechter, PsyD has been a supervisor to trainee’s
and interns for the past 4 years. She received her Doctorate in
Clinical Psychology from Ryokan College . In Dr Pechter’s private practice
she works with individuals and couples specializing in anxiety,
relationships and life changes integrating her knowledge of
cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic theories.