Rosalie Finer, PhD
Co-Founder, Psychologist
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Dr. Finer has been licensed as a psychologist since 1989, specializing in the treatment of children with a wide range of behavioral difficulties, relationship issues, ADHD, anxiety, mood problems, and school related issues. She utilizes a strength-based and collaborative approach in her therapeutic work. Dr. Finer also works with families to improve communication, and assists parents in developing skills to support their children. Dr. Finer consults in school settings with teachers and administrators to address behavioral and emotional problems and coordinate classroom management strategies.
Dr. Finer is the former Director of the Professional Services Center at California School of Professional Psychology and has trained and supervised over 200 psychology graduate students during her time there. In her position, she was responsible for the development and implementation of school based mental healht programs and the evaluation of those programs. |
Azine Graff, PsyD
Co-Founder, Psychologist
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Dr. Graff has been helping children and families achieve success with everyday matters since 2005. She has worked in a variety of settings: schools, homes, and the community in order to help parents and teachers develop alternative strategies that would promote overall wellness in children. Dr. Graff has worked extensively in helping children and adolescents address their worries, low self-esteem, and difficulties getting along with others. She has also helped parents address difficult behaviors that come about, while increasing confidence in parenting.
Dr. Graff is trained in Child Parent Psychotherapy (an evidenced based practice focusing on attachment between child and caregiver). She utilizes the parent-child connection in building understanding, developing independence in the child, and promoting a positive relationship among family members. She also maintains certification in multiple evidence based practices, such as the Positive Parenting Program (TripleP), Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Seeking Safety. Her calm demeanor and empathic ability helps both parents and children feel at ease in addressing challenges. In addition to her work at Harmony in Parenting, she works in a community mental health agency where she is dedicated to addressing the needs of youth with a variety of severe traumatic experiences through providing supervision, consultations, trainings, psychological testing, and therapy services. Dr. Graff is also a member of Motherly Media, Inc.'s panel of experts and her writing has appeared on HuffPost. Contributing Expert:
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Our Mission
To promote optimal wellness in youth and help parents develop strategies to practice mindful parenting.