Keith Askin, M.A.
LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST
Office Locations:
New Song Church in San Dimas
Evangelical Free Church Covina
Contact
If you would like to make a first time appointment with Keith, Contact the call center at 800-998-6329 to schedule an intake. Keith's extension is 331
Keith is currently accepting assestment appointments only.
Hourly Rate $130 - $85
Sliding Scale Available _ Based on Combined Monthly Income
Insurance Reimbursement assistance available
AREAS OF SPECIAL FOCUS
Keith has extensive interest and compassion in helping, individuals, adolescents, adults, couples, and families find new hope and healing from emotional wounds, trauma, losses, grief and addictions. When things hurt and we feel stuck and lost, it good and courageous to seek encouraging counsel. Working together, a journey of healing emotional and spiritual conflicts that keep us stuck, can result in the freedom to experience the full range of emotions, happiness, sadness and joyousness God intended for each of us.
PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED
MA Degree - Clinical Psychology Marital Family Therapy - Azusa Pacific University
B.S. Degree - Business Administration - California State University Fresno
Additional workshops in Substance Abuse and Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT #47248
Member of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists - CAMFT
A SEASONED COUNSELOR
Keith has worked with individuals, couples and families affected by substance abuse, domestic violence and trauma for over 9 years, including 5 years on a substance abuse hot line. More recently he has worked with troubled teens in the L.A. County Alternate Education system, school based referrals for children and adolescents, as well as individuals, couples, and families seeking assistance through the Child and Family Development Center, serving the E. San Gabriel Valley. He has been sought after to share his experience, strength, and hope of recovery by churches, the Veterans Administration Readjustment Counseling Services, schools, and support groups in southern California.
COMMITTED TO MINISTRY
Keith participates in a study group, men's accountability prayer, and family focus support groups, vacation Bible school, Pioneer Club for youths, as well as substance abuse and PTSD recovery support groups.
A PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER
Keith enjoys carrying the message of personal stories of What it was like, What happened, and What it is like now as evidence of the healing, hope and recovery possible and how God intervenes with wisdom, love and grace in their lives. These stories have been shared with church groups, recovery support groups, study groups, and schools.
Subjects have included:
Step Systematic Training for Effective Parenting: Azusa Head-start
- Substance abuse workshop, Integrating therapy with support groups and getting to know how clients present and the defenses used. APU CFDC
- Substance abuse recovery stories, various churches and support groups.
- Healing from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Return to the battle for Xain Tuy and LZ Sally Vietnam July 2001. E. Los Angeles Veteran Center Chemical Dependency Group, PTSD Group, and spouses.
- Healing and hope for trauma survivors, a case study: The spiritual journey of a traumatized soul through dysfunctional family, relationships, marriage divorce, combat trauma, substance abuse, and child rearing Followed by the courage to seek help, commit to recovery at any cost, search for the true God, and discovering his loving, forgiving, grace filled Son as our example. And, acknowledgment of the miracles and blessings revealed along the way, including work on a documentary Theater Vietnam, Stages of Healing expected to be released November 2002.
If you would like to schedule Keith as a guest speaker, please contact Frances J. Harvey at the Speakers Group for arrangements at 800-998-6329.
COMMITTED TO FAMILY
Keith is married and has grown children and 1 grandchild which he loves deeply and enjoys spending time with them all. He also enjoys music, photography, gardening, hiking and traveling.
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