Meet Our Team
A team you can trust.
Real Honest Therapy is there to speak the hard truths when appropriate, providing genuine help that is to the point.
Curt Widhalm
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#47333)
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Curt Widhalm is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (#47333) with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy from Pepperdine University, a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Behavior Analysis from Saint Joseph’s University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Montana State University. He has clinical experience with clients from a variety of different backgrounds, ages, experiences, and reasons for seeking help.
Curt has worked in clinical, school, and community mental health settings. His background work includes work with children, adults, couples, families, and groups. He recognizes that each client is unique and requires an individualized approach for the best possible treatment outcome. Curt is certified in EMDR, which is a specialized approach to working with clients who have undergone trauma. He also is an EMDRIA-approved Consultant for those pursuing their own EMDR training.
Curt has been an active member of the California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT) since 2006 He has served as the Chief Financial Officer and as a Member at Large on the CAMFT State Board of Directors and as the Past President of the San Fernando Valley Chapter. Curt is a CAMFT Certified Supervisor, and he has received numerous awards for his work within the therapeutic community at both the local and state levels. He is currently the chair of the CAMFT Ethics Committee. Curt has also taught in the Master’s Programs at California State University-Northridge, Pepperdine University, and the Chicago School for Professional Psychology.
Outside of the therapy office, Curt is an avid runner. He is a USA Track & Field Level 2 Endurance Coach and has completed more than a dozen marathons, and many more half marathons and shorter races. Curt has coached several athletes to personal records, including qualifying for and competing in the famed Boston Marathon.
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Curt employs a variety of techniques in his therapy practice to help you achieve your goals. Curt is Certified in EMDR and trained in DBT. Curt also utilizes strengths-based approaches and family systems approaches when working with teens and families.
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$350 per 50-minute session
Jackson Wall
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (#140783)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (#17291)
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Jackson Wall is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#140783) and a trained EMDR therapist. He received his Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy from Pepperdine University and his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago.
Specializing in working with individual adults and minors, Jackson offers a comprehensive approach to therapy. Jackson’s goals include assisting clients with improving their mental health, enhancing their self-image, developing healthier relationships, and promoting their strengths.
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Jackson strives to work with clients on recognizing the helpful and non-helpful patterns in their lives and assist them with making sounder decisions based upon the healthy values they want to live towards. Jackson aims to build a strong therapeutic relationship through trust, creativity, and curiosity and is committed to helping clients work towards their individual treatment goals.
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$250 per individual session
Rebecca Levy
Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (#131514) Music Therapist - Board Certified (#16589)
Supervised by Curt Widhalm, LMFT #47333
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I believe that the most profound healing happens when we feel truly seen as a whole human being. My journey to becoming a therapist started at the intersection of art and advocacy. After earning my degree in Music Therapy from Berklee College of Music, I realized that words are often the last thing to arrive when we are hurting. This led me to Columbia University for my Clinical Social Work degree, where I learned to bridge the gap between creative expression and deep emotional support.
I spent two formative years at Crisis Text Line, where I sat (virtually) with children, adolescents, and families in their heaviest moments—suicidality, bullying, and the "big" crises that feel impossible to navigate alone. These experiences taught me that no problem is too small and that every person deserves a soft place to land.
When I’m not in the therapy room, I’m usually leaning into my own creative edges. You can find me practicing the aerial arts (which keeps me grounded, ironically), getting lost in a video game, or enjoying the catharsis of a good horror movie. I value authenticity and "nerd culture," and I bring that same genuine, non-judgmental energy to our sessions.
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I’m not a "sit on the couch and just talk" kind of therapist. I lead with a mix of empathy, creativity, and a deep respect for how your brain works. I understand that no two people respond to therapy the same way. That’s why I exercise a lot of flexibility in our work together.
In my room, therapy might look like a traditional conversation, or it might look like picking up an instrument. As a Board-Certified Music Therapist, I use music to help foster growth and coping skills for all ages, especially when words feel out of reach. For my younger clients, I incorporate play and a neurorelational lens to meet them exactly where they are developmentally.
My approach is gentle and honest. I work to empower you (or your child) to feel safe, capable, and guided. Whether we are navigating a crisis or simply trying to understand a "stuck" feeling, I’m here to help you find your own rhythm again and believe in your capacity to heal.
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$150 per individual session
Joanna Martin
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#161386)
Supervised by Curt Widhalm, LMFT #47333
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Joanna is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #161386) supervised by Curt Widhalm, LMFT #47333.
She has a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy with Latinx Communities from Pepperdine University. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from CSU Northridge.
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Joanna approaches therapy as a collaborative conversation built on trust, honesty, and deep curiosity. She believes that true growth happens when clients learn to understand themselves rather than just managing symptoms. Drawing from her background as a first-generation Mexican-American, Joanna brings a warm, inclusive, and culturally responsive lens to every session. She offers an empathetic space for individuals from all walks of life navigating identity, family expectations, and "eldest daughter syndrome." Joanna employs a direct yet compassionate approach to help clients unpack guilt, hold firm boundaries, and create intentional change.
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$150 per individual session
Ben Lewis
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#164803)
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Ben Lewis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#164803) who received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University, Dominguez Hills, and his Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Northridge.
Ben developed a particular interest in working with clients impacted by loneliness, divorce and addiction during his clinical tenure as a therapist at Child & Teen Counseling in Woodland Hills where he specialized in working with children, adolescents, and families navigating conflict, behavioral issues, and communication breakdowns.
Ben celebrated 10 years in continuous recovery in 2024 and in his free time, you can find him listening to podcasts, going to the gym, shuffling up some Magic the Gathering cards with friends, or making beats on Logic Pro X.
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Ben incorporates multiple therapeutic modalities including humanistic, dialectical behavioral, structural and systemic approaches. He is also of the belief that one genuine therapeutic relationship between a client and therapist is worth a thousand interventions. Ben employs a direct, yet sensitive and empathic approach and is skilled in play therapy, communication training, conflict resolution, and parental coaching.
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$200 per individual session
Kaila Kastan
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#165192) Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (#23477)
Supervised by Jackson Wall, LMFT #140783
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Kaila is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #165192) and a Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC #23477), who is DBT trained. She received her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy from Pepperdine University and her Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies from UCLA.
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Kaila uses a multidisciplinary approach in the therapy setting, utilizing dialectical behavioral, cognitive behavioral, internal family systems, and a holistic approach. Her approach provides a safe space with empathy and understanding, but is also direct and honest. She looks at every aspect of an individual as she emphasizes intersectionality, the framework that our multiple social identities (such as race, gender, class, and ability) overlap and shape unique experiences of discrimination and privilege, in her work. Kaila loves using creativity in the therapeutic process and focusing on the small wins that lead to the big breakthroughs.
Her goal is to build a strong therapeutic relationship to help clients navigate through healing, reaching personal goals, and growth.
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$150 per individual session
Leonel Gonzalez
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#143816) Supervised by Curt Widhalm, LMFT #47333
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Leonel Gonzalez (also goes by Leo) is registered as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #143816). He holds a Bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling with a focus on Marriage & Family Therapy from California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Leo has experience addressing a range of concerns, including trauma, parenting, loneliness, guilt, anger management, behavioral issues, and family dynamics. With a background in working with neurodivergent individuals, he is committed to providing tailored support that meets the unique needs of each client.
Leo is fluent in both English and Spanish, and he is dedicated to creating an inclusive and safe environment. Leo is trained in EMDR and applies this effective approach to support individuals who have experienced trauma. He is committed to meeting you exactly where you are and becoming a supportive part of your journey. His approach is rooted in empathy and flexibility, helping you overcome any obstacles you may face. Leo believes that, regardless of your current situation, there is always potential for growth and improvement. -
Leo utilizes a collaborative family systems approach when working with parents and their teens or children. Additionally, they support individual adults through a strengths-based method. Leo recognizes that each client is unique and requires an individualized treatment plan to achieve the best possible outcomes. Leo's direct yet supportive approach aims to facilitate healing and help you reach your personal goals. Together, we will uncover patterns in your life that support or hinder your growth, enabling you to make choices that reflect the values you wish to embrace.
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$200 per individual session
$250 per Family/Couples
Amit Dave
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#125539) Supervised by Curt Widhalm, LMFT #47333
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Amit Davé is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. He completed his Masters in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University, and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Boston University.
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Amit has worked with adults, teens, and tweens facing a variety of challenges. Amit previously worked at the Family Service Agency of Burbank. In a previous life, he worked in post-production as a producer and manager. Amit has also been studying martial arts and holds a second degree black belt in Aikido.
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$175 per individual session
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