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ANN FORISHA THIEL, PH.D., MFCC
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, MARRIAGE, FAMILY, CHILD THERAPIST
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
CA Psych License #PSY11416
CA MFC License #MQ9044
NPI #1063620086

Office Locations:
Ann Forisha Thiel, Ph.D.

1-310-457-7606

Formal Professional Education*
Dr. Thiel received her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Southern California in 1983.  From 1977-1983, Dr. Thiel practiced as a Marriage, Family, Child Counselor therapist, not only at the present Malibu location, but also in Westwood.  She completed a post doctoral internship in clinical psychology under the supervision of Dr. Stephen Rush.  Dr. Thiel completed an internship with Dr. William Glasser at his Reality Therapy Institute under the direction of Dr. Mary Ann Dancy, Dr. Glasser’s personal assistant.

Professional Association/Certifications/Licensure*
Dr. Thiel is a clinical member of the American Psychological Association, American Association of Marriage, Family, Child Therapist, California Psychological Association, California Association of Marriage, Family, Child Therapist, International Association of Marriage, Family, Child Therapists.  Dr. Thiel holds California licenses in Psychology and Marriage, Family, Child Therapy, and is a member of Family Mediators Conciliation Courts, the American Federation of Family Mediators, and the Los Angeles County Psychological Association.

Summation of Professional Experience and Areas of Competency
Dr. Thiel has been a university instructor in Adolescent and Child Psychology, Communication and Marriage and Family Practicum in the field of Educational and Counseling Psychology at California State University at Northridge.  Dr. Thiel has published a book in family psychology entitled When Your Child Isn’t Doing Well in School, published by Contemporary Books in 1988.  Dr. Thiel’s forthcoming book will be entitled The Human Dyad, focusing on marriage and family processes. 

In addition, Dr. Thiel has made the following presentations: “Enhancing a Couple’s Ability to Cope with Chronic Illness: Essential Components of Effective Dialogue”; Conference on “Challenging the Cycle of Chronic Illness” sponsored by the National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, Denver, Colorado, November 1991; same program presented for the Research and Development Council, College of Education and Allied Professions, Bowling Green State University, February 1992

"Speculations on the Relationship Between Styles of Parenting and Stages of Child Development,” submitted to the World Congress on the Family, co-sponsored by the Institute for Family Policy and Study, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Ohio State University, and the United Nations, Columbus, Ohio, August 1992

"The Practice of Family Therapy in the United States” sponsored by the Department of Psychology, Moscow State  University, Moscow, Russia, October 1992

"Facilitating Couples Communication”, Conference on “Emotional Growth and Creativity in Adult Life” sponsored by the American Institute of Medical Education, Maui, Hawaii, December 1992, regarding experience Dr. Thiel presented a paper entitled Relationship Between Styles of Parenting and Stages of Child Development at the annual convention of the California Psychological Association, April 3, 1993.  This paper appeared in the September 1993 issue of the California Psychological Association publication, The California Psychologist. 

Dr. Thiel conducted a workshop on “Cross Cultural Counseling” at the Oasis Counseling Center in conjunction with the University of Nairobi, Kenya, Africa, October 1993; conducted a workshop on “The Psychology of Business” sponsored by the Kenya Personnel Managers Association in conjunction with the Shell Oil Company of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya, July 1994

Conducted a workshop on the topic “How to Communicate Effectively with Your Adolescent Daughter” at the National Convention of the National Charity League, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, April 29, 1995

“Relationship Between Styles of Parenting and Stages of Child Development” presented at the meeting of Young Presidents Association in Harare, Zimbabwe, September, 1995;

“Curious Minds in Dangerous Times – How to Tell a True Alarm from a False Alarm” presented at Harvard Westlake School, West Los Angeles, CA, November 6, 1996

Presentation “American Family Therapy Association” in Paris, France, November 1996

Presentation on “Cinetherapy With Young Children and Their Families” at 66th Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, Florida, November, 2004.  

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The following counseling services are provided by Dr. Thiel:  Individual therapy, marriage and family counseling, child and adolescent counseling, personal and social counseling, educational counseling, and geriatric counseling. 

Dr. Thiel is qualified and licensed to provide diagnosis and treatment on mental and emotional disorders.  Dr. Thiel also provides human resource counseling/consultation for business, industry, and educational institutions.