Triva A. Ponder, LMFT

Triva A. Ponder, L.M.F.T., 102289, has been in private practice in Beverly Hills for six years, specializing in adult and couples therapy. She is a Level II TEAM-CBT practitioner trained by Dr. Burns at the Feeling Good Institute in collaboration with Stanford University. With a strong foundation in mindfulness since 2000, Triva is also an Internal Family Systems practitioner, a certified Grief Educator with David Kessler, and a teacher for the Gottman Institute's "The Seven Principles of Making a Marriage Work" course. Triva integrates a diverse range of therapeutic techniques, including somatic experiencing, dreamwork, inner child work, communication skills, and exposure therapy, to help adults and couples identify and address core challenges. She offers a collaborative, non-judgmental space to develop practical strategies, foster lasting change, and build resilience. Triva holds an MA in Clinical Psychology from Santa Monica University, followed by a year long study with the Pacific Gestalt Institute in Los Angeles.