Violence Intervention Program
Megan Costello, M.S. has extensive experience in mental health and therapy, currently serving as a therapist at Megan Costello, LMFT since August 2016 and as a clinical therapist with the Violence Intervention Program since January 2016. Megan's qualifications include training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Seeking Safety, and The Incredible Years. Previous roles include case supervisor at Pacific Child and Family Associates and CAST, where responsibilities involved supervising multiple home-based cases, developing treatment goals, and training therapists. Early experience includes roles as an MFT trainee and intern at Turning Point Center for Families and Mariposa Women and Family Center, providing individual counseling and maintaining client files. Megan holds a Master of Science in Counseling from California State University, Long Beach.
Violence Intervention Program
Since 1984, the Violence Intervention Program (VIP) has been the leader in building transformative programs that raise the standard of care for all children and families in Los Angeles County. Charged with the mission of protecting and advancing the welfare of victims of child abuse, neglect, sexual assault, and family violence, we seek to significantly better their lives through comprehensive medical, mental health, and supportive programs that promote not only healing, but also self-confidence and personal empowerment. Today, VIP serves as the largest Hub for the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of child abuse cases in Los Angeles County; our programs impact over 25,000 victims of physical and sexual abuse and family violence each year.