Constantine “Dean” Ellis is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a strong passion for working with clients across a wide range of psychological concerns. A Los Angeles native, Dean earned his graduate degree from Pepperdine University. He approaches psychotherapy from a psychodynamic and humanistic perspective, grounded in the belief that individuals cannot be fully understood without exploring their relationships, family of origin, and developmental experiences. Dean works with individuals, couples, and adolescents, with particular emphasis on substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, men’s issues, and supporting adolescents as they transition into adulthood, integrating trauma-informed care and principles of the 12-step model to support recovery, insight, and lasting change.