Lynne Friedman-Gell, Ph.D. is an experienced licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of addiction disorders, complex and shock trauma, along with  co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship issues and dual-diagnosis complications.  

Lynne is one of the few certified therapist to provide NARM therapy and is part of the NARM teaching team and certified to provide NARM sessions to other trainees. 
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Lynne also integrates  Attachment based EMDR, Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Practice, Psychobiological Relational Psychology, and Mindfulness/Relaxation Techniques.

Education:
In Process, Neuroaffective Touch Life Force Model (2016-2017) with Dr. Aline LaPierre
In process, EMDR Certification (2016-2017), Attachment Focused-EMDR
In Process, NARM Master Trainee  with Dr. Laurence Heller (2015-2016)
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) trained (2015
NMP, NARM Practitioner, Certified in Neuroaffective Relational Model of Psychology (2012-2014)
Trauma Resiliency Model Level 1 and Level 2 trained  (2011-2012)
Authorized by the State of California to provide treatment for pathological gambling  (2010)
PhD in Clinical Psychology  from California School of Professional Psychology (Multicultural Mental Health) (2006)
Eating Disorder Treatment training with the Susan B. Krevoy Eating Disorder Program (2003)
Advanced training in Contemporary Psychoanalytic-Psychodynamic psychotherapy  from the WILA (2003)
Masters of Arts in Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology (2000)
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from Antioch University Los Angeles (1997)
Certified in Addiction Studies from Los Angeles Mission College (1996)

Publication:
Narcotics Anonymous: Promotion of change and growth in spiritual health, quality of life and attachment dimensions of avoidance and anxiety in relation to program involvement and time clean."  

Current Practice:
Private practice, Studio City and Sherman Oaks, CA, with adults, adolescents, couples and families.  
​Specialization in Trauma (shock trauma and developmental trauma).
Specialization in Substance Abuse and Dual-Diagnosis Treatment.
NARM Teaching Team (Berkeley, CA and Los Angeles, CA.).
Therapist and Quality Control Consultant CARF (Insight Treatment Program, Sherman Oaks, CA)

Previous Work Experience:
Clinical Director  (Feb 2014-December 2015) Insight Treatment Program (Sherman Oaks, CA)
Clinical Supervisor (2010-2014) Insight Treatment Program (Sherman Oaks, CA).  
Fertility Counseling Services (2006-2010).  
Private Practice, Studio City, CA (2008 to present)
Consultant: Lynne has been a consultant to sober living homes throughout Los Angeles County.