Adam Kootman

Attachment-oriented Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee providing person-centered, trauma-informed support to adults navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and emotional regulation.

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at OPICA Adult Day Program & Counseling Center (2025-07 – Present)

• Provide emotionally attuned support to older adults navigating anxiety, depression, dementia-related challenges, grief, and life transitions in both group and individual settings.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups focused on emotional expression, grounding, reminiscence, creativity, connection, and social engagement.
• Apply attachment-informed and person-centered interventions to support emotional regulation, adjustment, and relational well-being.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff and clinical supervisors to support continuity of care, treatment planning, and member wellbeing.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and contribute to treatment planning under LMFT supervision.

Mentor / Employment Specialist at ClearWeave Careers (2025-12 – Present)

• Support neurodivergent young adults in developing executive functioning, self-advocacy, emotional regulation, and vocational confidence.
• Utilize strengths-based and client-centered approaches to support interpersonal growth, goal attainment, and career development.
• Assist clients in navigating anxiety, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges related to academic and professional environments.
• Collaborate with families, educators, and community supports to coordinate individualized guidance and accountability strategies.

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (LMFT) – Pepperdine University (2026-06)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – California State University, Northridge (2024-05)

Associate of Arts in Psychology – Santa Monica College (2022-05)