Dr. Rodriguez earned both her Masters in Counseling and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, IL. She has worked in a variety of different clinical settings including inpatient, residential, community mental health, and private practice. She has also worked with a diverse group of clients with regard to ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, and age. Although she now works mainly with adults, she also has extensive experience working in early childhood education. Her special interests include group therapy, identity issues, and working with survivors of trauma. ​ In addition to her clinical work she has worked as an adjunct professor at both the Chicago School of Professional Psychology - LA Campus and University of the West in Rosemead, CA. She has taught courses in Group Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy and Diversity, as well as Professional Development. She is a former board member of the Group Psychotherapy Association of Los Angeles and a member of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, the Los Angeles County Psychological Association, and the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. She now trains pre-licensed clinicians in her private practice to provide integrative, trauma-informed care. ​ Dr. Rodriguez's statement on her clinical work: "As a psychologist, I see mental health as inherently linked to our earliest experiences with care giving. From my perspective, patterns developed within early relationships are adaptations to one’s original environment, but may become problematic later in life if inflexible. In my experience, this inflexibility often leads to psychological symptoms. Therefore, I believe that change occurs through the exploration of past relationships patterns within the context of a uniquely supportive relationship that can serve as a new model for relating to self and others, and a new way of understanding your symptoms.  Because we become who we are through relationships, discussing interactions and making meaning of how others perceive us is an important focus of therapy. This involves reconstructing personal experience in a way that helps individuals move towards accepting all parts of themselves, both “good” and “bad.” ​ Although thoughtful exploration of past experiences can be an important and powerful aspect of therapy, I also encourage my clients to consider ways in which they would like to develop in the future, including but not limited to, feeling more able to handle life’s challenges. In particular, the knowledge and skills I have learned from the DBT approach are aimed at strengthening an internal foundation from which to help this part of you evolve. Ideally, this combination of future and past focus helps pave the way for a more authentic version of your self to emerge."

Dr. Banayan received her PsyD at Loma Linda University with focused training on chronic stress and child psychology. Dr. Banayan went on to an APA accredited doctoral internship at Louisiana State University Health New Orleans with specialized training in infant and child mental health and trauma psychology. Dr. Banayan has a passion for working with individuals from infancy through adulthood with a keen interest to support individuals as they navigate ongoing stress, parenting difficulties, ADHD symptoms, and life transitions during emerging adulthood. Dr. Banayan’s in-depth training has prepared her to offer a spectrum of empirically supported interventions including but not limited to: · Child Parent Psychotherapy (0-5 yrs old) · Watch, Wait, Wonder (0-5 yrs old) · Behavior Parent Training · Managing and Adapting Practices · Mindfulness training · Community Resiliency Model · Dialectical Behavior Therapy · Cognitive Behavior Therapy · Psychodynamic Therapy · Prolonged Exposure · Emotion Focused Therapy (a gold standard for couples)   Dr. Banayan’s statement on her clinical work: “As a psychologist, I see therapy as an extremely personalized journey; a client-centered experience. I have passion for integrating neurobiological understanding into therapy in a concrete and accessible way for my clients to feel empowered in their own understanding of their actions and somatic responses. I strive to make therapy a safe place for emotional exploration, especially when you may not have felt that in your childhood or family of origin. I work with each client to build a personalized roadmap to achieve your therapeutic goals and dreams, making my work particularly welcoming to therapy first-timers. I hope to support each individual I work with to feel authentically connected to their own strengths and inner joy.”

Dania holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from California State University, Northridge and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School in Los Angeles. She is currently an advanced practicum student obtaining her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School. Dania has provided psychotherapy in both community mental health and outpatient settings. Dania has experience providing dyadic therapy to children ages 0–5 and their caregivers, supporting early developmental needs, behavioral challenges, ADHD, and anxiety. Her work with young children has included co-regulation strategies, caregiver support, and parent training based on evidence-informed parenting models. Dania has also worked with adults in outpatient settings, providing individual therapy for those coping with complex trauma, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, and postpartum depression. In addition to psychotherapy, she has conducted comprehensive psychological assessments including evaluations for ADHD, and pre-surgical psychological evaluations for bariatric and spinal cord stimulation procedures. Dania approaches therapy with cultural humility and a commitment to understanding each individual’s unique background and lived experience. She values creating an inclusive and collaborative therapeutic space where individuals from diverse backgrounds feel seen, heard, and supported. Dania’s statement on her clinical work: “I see therapy as a space where healing and self-discovery unfold through a trusting, collaborative relationship. My goal is to create an environment where individuals feel safe to reflect and explore the parts of themselves that may feel confusing, painful, or difficult to navigate. I approach the therapeutic process with curiosity, empathy, and the belief that growth happens over time. My therapeutic approach is grounded in psychodynamic therapy, with a focus on helping individuals understand how past relationships and early life experiences may be influencing their current emotional struggles, behaviors, and how they relate to others. Alongside psychodynamic therapy, I draw from other approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and mindfulness interventions. This integrative style allows me to support individuals in both exploring underlying patterns behind their struggles and developing practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, and day-to-day challenges. My goal is to help individuals feel grounded, develop self-awareness, and navigate life’s challenges to live a more fulfilling and happier life.”