About Pam Siegel, M.P.H. M.F.T.
Drawing from 46 years years of marriage, I have first hand experience with ups and downs of relationships and parenting. I am a member of the LA Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples. I have completed an extensive training in EFT in fall 2015.
EFT is usually a short term (8-20 sessions), structured approach to couples therapy formulated in the early 80's by Drs. Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg. Since then, Sue Johnson has further developed the model, adding attachment theory to further understand what is happening in couple relationships and to guide therapists in helping them. EFT is also used with families and individuals. A substantial body of research outlining the effectiveness of EFT now exists. Research studies find that 70-75% of couples move from distress to recovery and approximately 90% show significant improvements.
Goals of Emotionally Focused Therapy
• To expand and re-organize key emotional responses – the music of the attachment dance.
• To create a shift in partners' interactional positions and initiate new cycles of interaction.
• To foster the creation of a secure bond between partners.
My areas of expertise include: Eating disorders (Individual and Group), Anxiety, Grandparenting, Long Term Marriages & Partnerships, Infertility, Insomnia, Establishing & maintaining intimate relationships, Self-nurturing & self-esteem, Women's life transitions (pregnancy, menopause, empty-nest), and Child rearing & parenting.
Pam Siegel, M.F.T.
2004 - Present
Psychotherapy private practice specializing in eating issues, relationship dynamics and life transitions for adolescents, adults, and couples
Certified Therapy
2008 - Present
Certified therapist for mindfulness practices; completed 28 week foundational course and member of ongoing professional training group
New Journey Eating Disorder Center
2007 - 2008
Body image and process group facilitator and individual therapist for the Intensive Outpatient Program
Fairfax High School
Psychotherapy intern
2004 - 2005
Southern California Counseling Center
2002 - 2004
Graduate of a two year AAMFT accredited advanced clinical training program for counseling couples and families
Eating Disorder Center of California
Group Facilitator
2000 - 2001
Monte Nido Treatment Center for Eating Disorders
Group Facilitator
2000 - 2001
Great Shape Health Club
Private Nutritional Consultant
1987 - 2004
Education
Master of Science in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy
California State University, Northridge 2003
Masters in Public Health, Health Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1976
Bachelors of Arts
University of California, Los Angeles Cum Laude 1976
Standard Secondary Credential
University of California, Los Angeles 1974
Organizational Memberships
California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists - CAMFT
Southern California Counseling Center Alumni Association - SCCC
International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals - IAEDP
Written Work
Grandparenting: Renew, Relive, Restore - 52 Ways to Mindfully Connect and Grow with Your Grandkids
Body Image Disturbances in the Eating Disorder Population: A Treatment Manual for Therapists
