Zobra Hemphill-Ward

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#150143). I help individuals and families manage life challenges. My support focuses on positive coping skills, self-efficacy, social support, and resiliency. Building these skills improves the ability to regulate relationships, nurture self-esteem, and develop identity. I have worked in group, outpatient, school-based, treatment, and private practice settings. I provide a warm, caring environment using a humanistic, strengths-based approach. My therapy is based on human behavior and family systems to address trauma, culture, cycles of violence, substance use, co-occurring disorders, and addiction in families. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). I work with children who have Autism, OCD, ADHD, and other behavioral disorders. I also practice EMDR Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), focusing on mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. My experience includes roles as an Early Childhood Education Teacher, Preschool Site Supervisor, and Behavior Therapist before becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and involved in the Los Angeles Chapter of CAMFT. I believe everyone’s situation is unique, and I am devoted to meeting you where you are on your journey toward steadiness and healthy relationships. This approach helps me appreciate and support the specific challenges families face as they work toward healthier lives, especially those from diverse backgrounds.