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Psychological Externs

Our low fee training clinic enlists doctoral externs from local graduate schools. Eating Disorder Therapy LA is honored to be a practicum site for four local doctoral programs in clinical psychology. These schools are the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, The Chicago School for Professional Psychology in Los Angeles, California Lutheran University, and Pepperdine University's Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology.

Consequently, each year, through an interview process, we carefully select up to three advanced-level doctoral students. Then these students become psychological externs at EDTLA for ten to eleven months. Primarily, psychological externs provide individual and group therapy to adults and teens in California.

All of the psychological externs receive extensive training through EDTLA’s didactic training seminars and supervision program. This allows them to provide quality therapy at lower fees than are typically found in Los Angeles.

All Psychological Externs work directly under Kristine Flanigan, Psy.D and other licensed psychologists. Accordingly, an experienced licensed psychologist monitors treatment decisions and progress on a weekly basis.

To schedule an appointment with our psychology externs, please fill out the expedited contact form and put "psychology extern" as "requested clinician."

2025-2026 Externs

Natalie Cynamon

Natalie is in her second year of practicum at EDTLA and will be taking clients for FBT and treating individuals of all ages with ARFID, primarily. She is a doctoral candidate pursuing her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at California Lutheran University. She previously received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University, Northridge. Natalie’s clinical experience has included patients with a variety of anxiety and mood disorders. She uses a practical and straightforward approach to help clients understand their values and meet their treatment goals. Natalie’s clinical interests are primarily geared towards helping individuals with eating disorders and other co-occuring disorders. She is excited to continuing working with this population at EDTLA.

 

Neema Afrasiabi

Neema Afrasiabi

My name is Neema Afrasiabi, and I am pursuing my PsyD in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in families and couples at Alliant International University, Los Angeles. Over the last 4 years, I have worked in residential treatment, outpatient treatment, and community mental health. I have provided CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy to adults presenting with a broad range of diagnoses and levels of functioning. These experiences allowed me to foster relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds and upbringings. Approaching their experiences and vulnerability with genuine interest and curiosity helped me grow as an empathetic listener. I am eager to further develop my clinical skills so that can effectively serve others. 

Eliana McClarie

Eliana McClarie is a doctoral student at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology- Los Angeles. She is currently pursuing her PsyD in Clinical Psychology with a research emphasis in Women's Health and Sexuality. Eliana's clinical approach is heavily influenced by CBT, DBT, and Liberation Psychology modalities. Her background in Biochemistry and Psychology, along with her work with the National Eating Disorders Association, provides a firm understanding of the interaction between physical and mental health that is vital to eating disorder recovery. Eliana is very passionate about her work and looks forward to working under Dr. Muhlheim and Dr. Flanigan at EDTLA.

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