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Meet the Therapist

“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives.”

― Bessel A. van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

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Welcome!  I'm Cherry Aslarona (she/they), a passionate licensed psychotherapist

with 12 years of experience in California.

  

I understand how challenging it can be to take the first steps toward therapy,

and I truly appreciate your courage in recognizing your needs and reaching out for support.​​​

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In my practice, I work with adults (ages 18+) and focus on the following areas:

  • anxiety

  • depression

  • grief & loss

  • cultural issues

  • chronic illness, particularly psychosocial oncology

  • life transitions (ex: career change, retirement, divorce, and more)

  • sports performance

  • trauma

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I truly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship, and I'm dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your emotions and thoughts.

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My compassionate, holistic, and clinical approach blends acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy (CFT), existential therapy, somatic psychotherapy and/or body-centered psychotherapy through the Hakomi Method, and the mind-body connection.

I'm also trained in and provide eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. 

For those who are interested in movement, I'm a Run Walk Talk® Practitioner, offering unique in-person sessions while we walk or jog.  Starting in October 2024, I'll be diving into certification in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy to further enhance my trauma-informed care.​​

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If you're ready to embark on this journey together,

click the button below to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation call.

Let's connect!

Education & Training

MA in Counseling Psychology
Palo Alto University

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BA in Psychology, Minor in Organizational Leadership

Chapman University

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Psychotherapist, MFT License #114694

California Board of Behavioral Sciences

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy Training

Insight Counseling Center

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Run Walk Talk® Level 1 Certification

Run Walk Talk®

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Hakomi Professional Training Level 1

Hakomi Institute of California

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Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Level 1 Run Coaching Certification

Road Runners Club of America

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Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies & Research (In Progress)

California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS)

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Affiliations

California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT)
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Road Runners Club of America (RRCA)

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