Dr. Angel Faith, Psy.D. of Thriving Center of Psychology is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in treating issues related to depression, anxiety and life transitions. Dr. Faith received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University and completed her undergraduate education at the University of California, Los Angeles. In addition to providing psychological services, she is also a professor in the Graduate School of Education and Psychology at Pepperdine University.

Dr. Faith believes that thoughts, feelings and behaviors are intensely related and thus approaches her work from a strongly Cognitive Behavioral foundation. In addition, she has a passion for incorporating Positive Psychology to facilitate the use of personal strengths, values and meaningful relationships in order to help individuals not only solve psychological ‘problems’, but enhance wellness and life satisfaction simultaneously. Although psychotherapy can be a challenging and intense process, Dr. Faith believes that it should also be enjoyable. She strives to incorporate enthusiasm, healthy optimism and humor in order to foster a balanced working relationship with her clients.