What distinguishes Thrive OC therapists is our warmth and ability to connect with children and teens, in conjunction with utilizing evidenced based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.

If your child is experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, or school related stressors, then please know you are not alone and therapy can help! Call (949) 441-1372 for a complimentary consultation.

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Yuko Brull, MFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides a calm and warm presence. She is skilled in establishing rapport with children and teens. Clients have shared that they appreciate her creative and caring approach to treatment.

She applies specialized evidence-based skills in cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help clients learn coping skills and better adjust to life’s challenges.

When working with children, Yuko collaborates closely with parents to help clients reach their full potential.

Born and raised Tokyo, Japan, Ms. Brull is fully bi-cultural and bilingual. 

License:
Marriage and Family Therapist - California Lic. MFT 42383

Education:

• M.A. Clinical Psychology - Antioch University, Los Angeles - 2000
• B.A. Sociology & Anthropology - Sophia University,  Tokyo - 1995

Previous counseling experience:

• Private Practice  2007- 2012 - Santa Monica, California. Provided individual psychotherapy to adults and children. Used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and Play Therapy to treat clients with Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other diagnoses. Supported parents to improve home environments; worked in group settings with children and parents.
  
• Contract Clinician 2006-2010 - Vista Del Mar Family Service of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, California. Provided individual therapy for youths and families. Used cognitive behavior therapy, psycho-social education, art and play therapies.
  
• Full-time intern 2002-2003 - Inter-community Guidance Counseling Center, Whittier, California. Conducted on-site treatment of students in elementary, middle and high schools. Collaborated with teachers and student advisors in multidisciplinary teams. Established behavioral goals, counseled suicidal patients and members of grieving, low-income families.
  

Ms. Brull specializes in working with children and adolescents and has experience treating:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress
• Adjustment Issues
• Diversity and cultural adjustment issues