Katz opens counseling office in Calabasas Personal fitness trainer makes house calls Sherry Katz, a licensed clinical social worker, has opened a new office in Calabasas. Katz, who already has an office in Encino, has been counseling adolescents and adults for over 10 years.

Katz specializes in eating disorders, substance abuse and recovery, depression, divorce, single parenting and bereavement. She also facilitates a single parent group and a women’s group.  “As a professional, I have seen an increase in the number of individuals coping with substance abuse and have made it one of my number one goals, to tackle the behaviors and underlying issues that go with the abuse,” Katz said.

“By uncovering these underlying feelings, the road towards becoming clean and sober can be easier and more fulfilling.”  Sherry Katz began her career as a single parent and has worked with other single parents in the courts to develope custody plans for parents going through the divorce process.

She has run single parent groups for many years. Her practice also includes preand post-divorce counseling, and counseling for the children and adolescents in single parent families.

“As a single parent, I have experienced firsthand the challenges and opportunities of raising a child in these complex times,” Katz said.  “My approach is to empower individuals to take charge of their own destinies by providing insightful, supportive and goal-oriented therapy.” Sherry Katz offers a sliding fee scale and accepts insurance.

For information about individual or group therapy, call (818) 7563338.

Providing fitness instruction in the privacy and comfort of client’s homes, Barb’s Personal Training and Life Coaching was created to meet the special needs of people who are overweight, out of shape, haven’t exercised before, or just plain don’t like the gym scene.

Barb O’Leary is a certified personal trainer who works with clients in Westlake Village, North Ranch, Lake Sherwood, Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, Wood Ranch, Newbury Park, Oak Park, Simi Valley and Moorpark.

O’Leary instructs women and men of all ages, but specializes in women over 40 who recognize the importance of exercise and weight control in preventing illnesses associated with aging.

O’Leary’s programs provide flexibility, cardio and strength training to achieve a better, more toned appearance and the increased energy that comes with good fitness.

For a complimentary consultation call Barb at (805) 300-0942 or e-mail barb2trainu@lycos.com.

You can visit her website at www.barbsinhomefitness.com.