Supporting new professionals in the mental health field.

Portrait of Anita Avedian, founder and CEO of Avedian Counseling Center and developer of the 'From Degree to Practice' course, supporting mental health professionals in building practical skills for their careers.

Meet Anita

Anita is an accomplished entrepreneur who owns and manages several mental health-related businesses including Avedian Counseling Center (a therapy group practice in the Greater Los Angeles area), Anger Management 818 (a national program for court-ordered and probation-ordered consumers), and Anger Management Essentials, a national training program to certify counselors in the field of anger management. She has appeared on multiple reality television shows including Vanderpump Rules, and Bad Girl's Club. Anita has authored a 52-week anger management program which has been translated into Spanish, Hebrew, and Armenian, and a teen's workbook which has also been translated into Spanish. She is also the Co-Founder of the California Association of Anger Management Providers (CAAMP). Her passion for technology and mental health culminated in the creation of a mobile app designed specifically for therapists. As a headline speaker, Anita has shared her insights at both international and national events, further establishing her thought leadership in our field. Additionally, she founded a Toastmasters club tailored specifically for mental health professionals, fostering a community of skilled communicators and leaders in our industry

Portrait of Sandra Kushnir, founder and CEO of Meridian Counseling, and creator of the 'From Degree to Practice' course, providing mental health professionals with essential tools for career advancement.

Meet Sandra

Sandra brings over 13 years of rich experience in various capacities within the mental health sector. Her journey has been marked by a dedication to continuous learning and service, which has taken her from launching a successful podcast to teaching in a graduate school program. She has honed her expertise across a broad spectrum of settings, including treatment programs, the Department of Mental Health, and private practice. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish her own company Meridian Counseling, which has grown to a team of over 150+ dedicated professionals, servicing thousands of clients throughout  California and Utah. Meridian is also a recognized CARF-accredited program and CAMFT-approved CE training program. Meridian Counseling has been able to help thousands of clients connect with quality providers and also had the privilege of training and employing hundreds of associates and licensed therapists since it was founded.

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Gain knowledge & Skills

Learn the the nuance of being a therapist from experienced practitioners.

Build your confidence

It can be intimidating to start a new career. Build confidence in this new chapter.

Expand your potential

We want to help you meet your maximum potential, to meet your individual goals.