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Meet Ish Chaudry, AMFT

Trauma Therapist

Ish is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. He has previously worked with adults who have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in both residential and outpatient settings. Ish also has experience working in private and group practice settings with individuals and couples healing from trauma and addiction.

Ish’s clinical focus includes developmental trauma, C-PTSD, and substance use disorders. He has a particular interest in working with individuals with video game addiction and is passionate about integrating music and therapy. During his internship, he offered a popular rap music and process group to help participants get out of their heads and into their bodies.

Ish has training in the Trauma Resilience Model (TRM), EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and is working towards his certification to be a Community Resiliency Model (CRM) Teacher. Ish integrates these modalities within a client-centered framework in his practice, focusing on creating a safe atmosphere.

Experience

Background And Experiences

Education

MA in Clinical Psychology - Pepperdine University BA in Psychology and Social Behavior - University of California, Irvine 

On A Personal Level...

Ish is a second-generation Indian-American, born in India and raised in South Pasadena, California. As a lifelong learner, he enjoys being curious about new approaches and receiving training from passionate teachers. He integrates his experience and diverse trauma-focused training to provide clients with contemporary therapeutic services. During his downtime, Ish enjoys playing the ukulele, hiking, and playing pickleball with his community.

Trainings & Certifications

  • Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) Levels 1 + 2
  • Community Resiliency Model (CRM) Fire Relief Teacher Training
  • EMDR Part 1 + 2
    • 4 Blinks Flash
    • EMDR with Complex Trauma
  • Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) Externship
    • Sex, Love, and Attachment: Integrating Sex Therapy and EFCT
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS): Complex Trauma and PTSD with Dick Schwartz
  • Seeking Safety

Specialties

  • Complex Trauma - attachment injury
  • Addiction - Substance use and video games
  • Men’s Issues
  • BIPOC individuals
  • Depression

Fees 

  • Couples/Family Therapy 50-minute Session
  $215
  • Individual Therapy 50-minute Session
  $185
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