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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
Albert Knapp, Psy.D., BCBA-D, RPT-S
Clinical Psychologist (PSY 25873)
Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (01-08-4806)
Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (S2412)
Antanissha Dewaya Tyler, Psy.D., M.A., AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (117223)
Suprvised by Albert Knapp, Psy.D., BCBA-D, RPT-S
Clinical Psychologist (PSY 25873).
Joseph Toews, M.A., AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (137694)
Suprvised by Albert Knapp, Psy.D., BCBA-D, RPT-S, Clinical Psychologist (PSY 25873)
Clinical Psychologist (PSY 25873).
Gabrielle Mouton, Psy.D., M.A., AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (109256)
Supervised by Albert Knapp, Psy.D., BCBA-D, RPT-S
Clinical Psychologist (PSY 25873)
Sahithi Parvathareddy, M.A.
Doctoral Practicum Student
Supervised by Taylor Seaholm, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist (PSY 33590)
Services
HOLIDAY | DATE |
New Years Day | Saturday, January 1st |
Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 17th |
Mother’s Day | Sunday, May 8th |
Memorial Day | Monday, May 30th |
Father’s Day | Sunday, June 19th |
Independence Day | Monday, July 4th |
Labor Day | Monday, September 5th |
Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 24th |
Day After Thanksgiving | Friday, November 25th |
Christmas Eve | Saturday, December 24th |
Christmas Day | Sunday, December 25th |
New Years Eve | Saturday, December 31st |
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Home, school or community visits also available when clinically appropriate.
Phone: 310 376 2468 Ext 1 – FAX 310 376 6068 – Email: akaadmin@akatherapy.com
South Bay office: 1200 Aviation Blvd Suite 100 Redondo Beach CA 90278
New Client General Information / New Client Intake Forms & Scheduling
(310) 376 2468 Press 1 (main office)
akaadmin@akatherapy.com
Billing and Scheduling, Manager
Lynn Bender
(310) 376-2468 Press 1 (main office)
(310) 467-3123 (work cell)
lynn@akatherapy.com
Practice Manager
Julie Brown
310-376-2468 Press 1 (main office)
julie@akatherapy.com
Assistant Clinical Director
Karen Huoh, MA, BCBA
Karen@akatherapy.com
President & CEO
Dr. Albert Knapp, Psy.D, BCBA-D, RPT
(310) 376-2468 Press 1 (main office)
drknapp@akatherapy.com
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
akaadmin@akatherapy.com
Service: Home/Community Based ABA or Social Skills Group
(310) 376-2468 Press 2 (main office) OR emailakaadmin@akatherapy.com