424 South Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 286-9201
Info@DrKathyMemel.com

"I have a deep and caring concern for the human condition and having more than 20 years experience as a licensed marriage & family therapist has influenced my practice of psychology. Working with individuals, couples and families, together we develop a fuller understanding of your thoughts, motivations and behaviors. My office provides a safe, caring and confidential environment to explore your true path in life to create a richer future."
Kathy Memel, Ph.D.

Dr. Memel has served as a Family Mediator at the Los Angeles Superior Conciliation Court and has over 20 years of professional experience as a Licensed Marriage, Family and Child Counselor. Her background includes training in child custody mediation, parenting skills education, and counseling. Dr. Memel worked for five years as a paralegal in family law.

Dr. Memel is currently a member of the Academy of Family Mediators, the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and a member of the Association of Family & Conciliation Courts.

Dr. Memel brings with her a vitality, warmth and understanding that creates a safe environment to discuss the most difficult topics. Her understanding of childhood trauma, divorce, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, creates a knowledgeable and well trained clinician. She offers an education and understanding of what causes us to feel stuck and then helps to open up a viewpoint that increases our options and choices.

Working independently or as part of a therapist/attorney team, Dr. Memel has the expertise to deal with the volatile emotional issues that can arise in child custody cases. Approximately 90% of the families she works with reach an agreement and leave with a positive attitude, and she has a reputation for working creatively with attorneys and judicial officers. In just a few sessions, Dr. Memel can help parents understand the issues they face and implement and innovative, effective and mutually-satisfactory Child Custody & Visitation Parenting Plan that focuses on the "best interests of the children."