https://www.californiapacificpsychotherapy.com/about daily 0.75 2026-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/666b45c8cc6f5871bfcdac0a/c8640978-2381-4623-9b25-0c9a21f19a42/38624503_10210032129674903_3868565983689965568_n.jpg About Meet Charlene Hecker, M.A., LMFT I believe every person has a story worth understanding. Over the years, I have learned that many people do not come to therapy because something is "wrong" with them. More often, they come because somewhere along the way, they have become disconnected from themselves. My role is to provide a safe, collaborative space where we can explore your experiences with curiosity, uncover your strengths, and help you reconnect with the person you have always been. I am the founder of California Pacific Psychotherapy and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with advanced training in Narrative Therapy and holistic approaches to mental health. For more than nine years, I have had the privilege of supporting adults as they navigate anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, and many of life's inevitable challenges. In addition to my private practice, I served as a Mental Health Consultant with International Medical Corps during the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, providing psychological first aid and trauma-informed support to individuals and families affected by crisis. That experience reinforced my belief that, even during life's most difficult moments, people have the capacity to reconnect with their strengths, their values, and what matters most in their lives. Before becoming a therapist, I studied Theater and Cinema at the University of Southern California and spent more than a decade as the Advisor to UCLA's Student Committee for the Arts, producing concerts, theater, and dance performances. Those years deepened my appreciation for storytelling, creativity, and the ways people make meaning of their lives. Looking back, I can see how those experiences continue to influence my work as a therapist today. When I'm not working with clients, I enjoy traveling, exploring new cuisines, attending music and art events, reading, and spending time in nature with my family and our German Shorthaired Pointer, Zsa Zsa. Spending time with the people, places, and experiences I love helps me stay curious, grounded, and connected to what brings meaning and balance to my life. https://www.californiapacificpsychotherapy.com/areas-of-support daily 0.75 2026-07-21 https://www.californiapacificpsychotherapy.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/666b45c8cc6f5871bfcdac0a/1718306270967-EJ3HIRVZT56E6R80OTLA/Location+-+Black.png Contact - California https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/666b45c8cc6f5871bfcdac0a/1718306270975-HAAXOEXXQ04AJ1EHRK26/%40+Email+Alt+-+Black.png Contact - malagacove@msn.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/666b45c8cc6f5871bfcdac0a/c806abd5-9777-4cb7-8cfc-dc93b42ae357/Hours+-+Black.jpg Contact - Monday - Thursday 11am - 8pm https://www.californiapacificpsychotherapy.com/home-2 daily 1.0 2026-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/666b45c8cc6f5871bfcdac0a/00dbc52b-08bc-4522-bf65-38fa5a42d52a/1523305_10200460831878440_1076221906_o.jpg Home - A Collaborative Approach Hi, I'm Charlene Hecker, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe therapy is most meaningful when you feel genuinely heard, understood, and accepted. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore life's challenges with curiosity, self-compassion, and hope. Whether you are navigating a major life transition, feeling disconnected in your relationships, carrying the weight of anxiety or trauma, or simply longing to feel more like yourself again, you do not have to face it alone. Because no two people are the same, I take a highly personalized and collaborative approach to therapy. Together, we will build on your strengths, honor your unique story, and help you reconnect with the values, relationships, and parts of yourself that matter most—creating a life that feels more authentic, meaningful, and fulfilling.