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What we do
We provide play therapy and psychological evaluations for children and adolescents. We also provide behavior analytic services for individuals with special needs. This is important to you because we help to determine what is happening with your child and we give you the support and guidance to better the life of your child.
Our Team
Lynn Bender
Practice Manager
Julie Caplan Nuzzalo, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Brittany Dafesh Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Laura Flann, M.S.W., LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
Domonick K. Green, M.A, M.ED, AMFT, APCC
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Lisa Ramos, M.A., AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Peggy Mazzarella, M.A.
Special Education Consultant/Advocate
Erika Hall, M.A., LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Stephanie Heim, M.A., LMFT
Licensed Marriage &
Family Therapist
Joanne Chen, Psy.D.
Post-Doc, Psychological Assistant.
Maria Cappetta, M.A., LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Sherrie Lee, Ed.D., LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Sandra Gelblicht, M.A., Psy.D.
Post-Doc, Psychological Assistant
Jacqueline Kao, M.A., LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
Dr. Brian Benjamin, Psy.D.,
Clinical Psychologist
Services
Dr. Knapp was able to complete my daughter’s psychological evaluation in such a short time! His report was very throughout and enabled us to use our insurance benefits to cover ABA services.
-P.F., Redondo Beach, CA
My son loves coming to see Dr. Knapp! He always tells me how much fun he has with him, and I have noticed that my son behaves so much better!
-D.L., Hermosa Beach, CA
Dr. Knapp really understands the IEP process and laws, and took his time to make sure that my husband and I understood it too. With his help and guidance, we were able to clearly articulate our concerns to our daughter’s IEP team and get her more support at school.
-C.W., Palos Verdes, CA
Dr Knapp really connected with my son and really helped me to handle his challenging behavior. Now we get along really well and there is a lot less stress in our relationship.
-M.M., Manhattan Beach, CA
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Home, school or community visits also available when clinically appropriate.
Phone: 310 376 2468 – FAX 310 376 6068 – Email: akaadmin@akatherapy.com
South Bay office: 1200 Aviation Blvd Suite 100 Redondo Beach CA 90278
Front Desk Reception
New Client General Information / New Client Intake Forms & Scheduling
(310) 376 2468 Press 1 (main office)
akaadmin@akatherapy.com
Practice Manager
Lynn Bender
(310) 376-2468 Press 1 (main office)
(310) 923-3534 (work cell)
lynn@akatherapy.com
ABA Clinical Director
Alicia Glover, MA, BCBA
(310) 567-0980 (work cell)
alicia@akatherapy.com
President & CEO
Dr. Albert Knapp, Psy.D, BCBA-D, RPT
(310) 376-2468 Press 1 (main office)
drknapp@akatherapy.com
Scheduling FOR
Existing Clients ONLY
Service: In office Therapy or Psychological Testing
(310) 376-2468 Press 2 (main office) OR email WEEKEND CLIENTS PLEASE CALL MAIN OFFICE Press 1
mentalhealth@akatherapy.com
Service: Home/Community Based ABA or Social Skills Group
(310) 376-2468 Press 3 (main office) OR email
WEEKEND CLIENTS PLEASE CALL MAIN OFFICE Press 3
behaviorservices@akatherapy.com