Dr. Mary Cronin

I was a psychologist in family medicine at UCLA for years, and my specialties include the treatment of mood disorders and addictions. I do couples, family, and individual therapy. Also, I teach creative writing through UCLA Extension and have a background as a literary writer, so I help creatives with developing their potential. I earned my Ph.D. in the 90s from Howard U and a Master's from Boston U. Whether you need help with relationships or are in pursuit of career goals in creative, business, government, or other employment, I have a wide array of experience and tools for growth.. The majority of people I see want more out of their relationships and life satisfaction. I help them identify what they want or need to change. Then we work on strategies toward achieving those goals. And always we incorporate mindfulness traits, such as acceptance, compassion, commitment, and how to assert oneself with honesty and integrity.

I use my psychodynamic background to conceptualize issues and then I strategize by choosing from a variety techniques, some behaviorally based and others analytically oriented.

Many of the people I see want to find a genuine approach to self-empowerment. This can involve some digging and some strategizing, so that they can discover the resources within themselves. Some learn how to negotiate better, others learn how to communicate more effectively, and still others learn how to love themselves or their partners better.