Meet your Clinical Counselor

“Enhancing Lives through a Person-Centered Care Approach” -

"Services provided through K TEAMS Therapeutic Center, Inc. under the guidance of Dr. Alma Pozo-Breen."

Alma Pozo-Breen, Ph.D., a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #15863 in California), has built an esteemed career rooted in 17* evidence-based practices, demonstrating her dedication to providing outstanding care. Growing up in the small Southern California town of Calexico and Mexicali, Mexico, Dr. Alma's cultural background has deeply shaped her counseling approach, allowing her to connect with clients on a profound, empathetic level.

With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Alma has developed deep expertise in working with children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of needs. She has a proven track record of leadership, having served as the director of the REDEEM program at the Children’s Center of the Antelope Valley and as Program Manager for the Justice Care and Opportunities Department, where she worked with the re-entry population in Los Angeles County. Her work included partnerships with the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Children and Family Services.

Dr. Alma’s philosophy is rooted in a person-centered approach, honoring the uniqueness of each individual’s story. By helping clients navigate their experiences, she paves the way for healing and growth, all while creating a safe, supportive space for personal transformation.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Alma is adept at breaking down language barriers, ensuring her support reaches all individuals, regardless of linguistic background.

For those seeking guidance through life’s challenges, Dr. Alma Pozo-Breen is a steadfast ally, committed to walking alongside clients as they embark on their journey toward healing, empowerment, and wholeness.

* Dr. Alma’s Evidence-based Practices (EBP):

  1. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  2. Crisis-Oriented Recovery Services (CORS)

  3. Integrative Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (I-CBT)

  4. Managing Adaptive Practices (MAP)

  5. Parent-Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT)

  6. Positive Parenting Program (PPP Certified)

  7. Seeking Safety (SS Certified)

  8. Trauma-focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (TF-CBT - Certified)

  9. Triple P Trainer (Positive Parenting Program Certified)

  10. Aging and Positive Psychology (Certified)

  11. Healthy Aging (Certified)

  12. Couples Therapy (The Gottman Institute)

  13. Neuro Science of Addiction

  14. Neuro Psychotherapy

  15. Neuro Psychotherapy for Clinicians

  16. Neuro Science of Complex Trauma

  17. Neuro Science of Grounding Techniques

Credentials

  • L.P.C.C. - California Lic. No. 15863

  • Ph.D. - Psychology, Walden University

  • M.S. - Psychology, Walden University

  • M.S. - Biology, Loma Linda University

  • B.S. - Psychology, Loma Linda University

We accept various types of medical insurance, such as Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross California, Oscar Health, United Healthcare, Oxford, Cigna, Aetna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

My specializations are focused on depression, anxiety, and trauma. I bring a transparent, honest, and easy-going approach. If you are ready to make strategic changes, grow, thrive, and enhance your life, our work will be a collaborative team to reach your ultimate goals.

I earned my Master and my Doctorate in Counseling Psychology. With over 30 years of experience. My therapeutic orientation is cognitive-behavioral therapy that is empirically supported, and I work from a spiritually-based approach for those who ask for it.