About Margaret

Margaret Dunham PsyD MFT

Margaret keeps current with the latest western neuroscience research on mindfulness, as well as contemporary psychoanalytic practices. In addition she has studied and practiced Buddhist meditation for the last twenty years. Incorporating these interests, Margaret promotes curiosity and focused attention to help clients understand themselves in the face of troubled relationships, trauma and family crisis.

Margaret is a certified trainer/facilitator of The Reflective Parenting Program, “an attachment-based reflective approach to parenting, providing an opportunity for parents to engage in an experiential learning process specifically aimed to enhance reflection and improve the attachment between parent and child.” (see resources.)

In addition to her private practice, Margaret has been a therapist at Family Service of Santa Monica, a community based non-profit social service agency, since 2006.

Over the years Margaret has worked in hospice care, rape crisis intervention, domestic violence prevention and teaching teens empowerment through Shakespeare in New York City, Connecticut and California. She is devoted to the practice of mindful awareness and teaches clients and students on request.

Education/ Certifications

- Psy.D., Doctor of Clinical Psychology, California Graduate Institute
- M.A., Master of Psychology, Antioch University, Los Angeles
- California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MFC48139
- 2011 UCLA/M.A.R.C. Certification Program in Mindful Awareness Facilitation
- Certified Reflective Parenting Program - facilitator and trainer.
- 2010 California Dept of Mental Health training towards certification in Trauma Focus – Cognitive
  Behavioral Therapy for children
- Certified Domestic Violence Counselor, CA
- Certification from The Wellness Community of Los Angeles

California Marriage and Family Therapist License No. MFC48139
(310) 702-5333 • Margaret@DunhamTherapy.com
3201 wilshire boulevard, suite 310 . santa monica . ca . 90403
610 santa monica blvd., suite 222 . santa monica . ca . 90404

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