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Kerttu Cantin, MA, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist in Long Beach

Kerttu Cantin

Marriage & Family Therapist , MA , MFT

Office

Kerttu Cantin, M.A., MFT
4510 East Pacific Coast Highway
Suite 210
Long BeachCalifornia  90804
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Contact Information

phone: (714) 489-5927

Additional Contact

phone: (714) 745-1535

Does it seem like your family is in chaos? Are you frustrated by ongoing emotional and behavioral issues that seem to be invading your relationships? Has every conversation turned into a confrontation? Do you feel like your child and your spouse are not listening to you? Are they withdrawn and defensive? Are you frustrated because you have tried everything in your power to make things better - and nothing seems to work? You deserve a fulfilling, satisfying and enjoyable life. Don't give up hope. I can help you get there. Together we can improve the relationships within your family.

I assist individuals and families create better relationships by teaching practical tools and coping skills that can be used to address parenting and relationship issues. Through individual, family and/or group sessions, we will integrate a variety of therapies that foster healing and improve relationships.

Taking the first step toward getting help is often the most difficult. Since you are reading this, you have already taken that first step. The next step is easy - call me at (714) 745-1535. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and together we can get there.

Kerttu Cantin offers a free phone consultation

Treatment Approach
  • Orientation:
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Family/Marital Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Client Centered
  • Modality:
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
Finances
  • Avg Cost (per session): $120 - $150
  • Sliding Scale: Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
  • Accepted Insurance Plans:
  • BlueCross and/or BlueShield
  • Magellan Behavioral Health
  • Victim Compensation
  • Verify your health insurance
    coverage when you
    arrange your first visit.

Qualifications
  • Years in Practice: 10+ Years
  • School: California State University, Dominguez Hills
  • Year Graduated: 2001
  • License No. and State: MFC44514 California
Specialties
  • Relationship Issues
  • Child Custody Mediation
  • Parenting
  • Issues:
  • Anxiety or Fears
  • Child or Adolescent
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Loss or Grief
  • Mental Health:
  • Mood Disorders

Client Focus
  • Gender: All
  • Ethnicity: Any
  • Alternative Languages:Finnish
  • Religious Orientation: Any
  • Age:
  • Children (6 to 10)
  • Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)
  • Categories:
  • Bisexual Clients
  • Gay Clients
  • Lesbian Clients
  • Transsexual Clients

Easy Access

Kerttu Cantin also hosts the following groups:

Women's Process Group
4510 East Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 210, Long Beach, California
Every Friday at 7pm - 8:30pm
$30+ per session

Women's Process Group Ongoing group for women who have separated from their spouse or partner, or are going through the process. (Domestic partnerships included.) Weekly 90-minute sessions starting Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. $30 per session per person. Call me at (714) 745-1535 or email me here. Call Sid Tarpinian at (562)618-8559 for Men's Group on Tuesdays.

Email Kerttu Cantin about this group or call (714) 489-5927
FREE Positive Parenting Workshops
4510 East Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 210, Long Beach, California
TBD

Two FREE Positive Parenting Workshops February 11, 2012; 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1 p.m.to 3 p.m. Two FREE interactive Positive Parenting Workshops designed to teach positive parenting skills and techniques that can be immediately implemented at home. Topics include communication, conflict resolution, modeling, and discipline. Call me at (714) 745-1535 or email me today to reserve your spot. Seating is limited. No children, please.

Email Kerttu Cantin about this group or call (714) 489-5927
Positive Parenting Group Classes
4510 East Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 210, Long Beach, California
TBD
$30+ per session

Positive Parenting Group Classes Positive Parenting Group Classes will meet once a week for six weeks and are designed to teach positive parenting skills and techniques that can be implemented at home. Topics will include parents' responsibilities, communication, conflict resolution, modeling, anger management, and discipline. Cost: $30 per week per parent(s). Seating is limited. No children, please. For reservations or additional information please call me at (714) 745-1535 or email me today to reserve your seat.

Email Kerttu Cantin about this group or call (714) 489-5927


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Last Modified: 18 Oct 2011