As the Primary Group Therapist at Growth Extended, Damien utilizes his strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with and help clients gain a new found sense of confidence and self-worth. Group therapy is one of the major components of treatment at Growth Extended and Damien runs groups that are fun, insightful and curative. He is quite versed in building rapport and helping clients become engaged in treatment. Moreover, Damien is in touch with the dilemmas facing the youth of today. He is capable of providing a safe compassionate environment that allows teens to be vulnerable and delve into their core issues. Damien also facilitates impacting Parenting Support Groups to equip parents with the skills needed to support the strides clients have made while in treatment. Growth Extended is fortunate to have been blessed with Damien to spearhead group interventions in our LA facility.

Scholastically, Damien received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from the California State University of Long Beach and later went on to pursue his Master of Science Degree in Counseling, with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Damien came into the profession of psychology with an avid commitment to his belief in a life of service. It is a commitment that he is proud of… to be in service of others using whatever God has bestowed upon him.

Damien’s work experience contributes to his wealth of knowledge in working systemically with youth and their families to effect change. Populations that he has played a key role in aiding include adolescents with depression/bipolar/PTSD, persons with eating disorders, children with family discord, struggling elementary school students, parents, teens and the elderly. Damien is committed to his service at Growth Extended and continues to relish in his journey as he refines his craft. Damien states that he is immensely “pleased to be working at Growth Extended due to the support received by coworkers as well as from the owners”.

During his spare time Damian likes to hike, travel and cook. But his most joyous experiences outside of work are derived from spending time with his cherished wife and beautiful new baby girl.