"Swany" Svanfríður Eygló Arnardóttir, MS, LPCC
Licensed Therapist
Location: Hesperia
Living in three different countries has gifted me insight into other cultures and perspectives, each strengthening my cultural competence. Seeking therapy might not be easy, but I recognize it as personal strength, resilience, and hope; these are the components I utilize in my therapeutic approach. Furthermore, I believe that when seeking therapy, you must be met where you are at. As a person-centered, strength-based therapist, I believe that you seek therapy with the hope, want, desire, and intent to fulfill your potential by working through and processing the various life challenges you have faced.  ​Throughout my professional life, I have worked with a diverse client population who have taught and shown me how different their experiences have impacted their reactions, responses, thoughts, behaviors, and often life choices. Through non-judgment, empathy, education, and genuine and unconditional positive regard, I assist the client in finding their way to positive change.  
Issues: Life changes, Ex-Cult members, Religious Trauma, Sexual, Physical, Emotional Abuse
Treatment Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eclectic, Person-Centered, Existential, Strength Based, Positive Psychology, Trauma Focused , Solution Focused Age: 16+ 
Member of:  Religious Trauma Institute and CALPCC
Specialties: Trauma/PTSD, Grief ,Stress, Anger, Issues: Life changes, Ex-Cult members, Religious Trauma, Sexual, Physical, Emotional Abuse
I am most passionate about working with refugees, immigrants, and individuals who have experienced trauma. I love spending time with family and friends outside of work. Hiking, reading, gardening, and reading/watching material on WWII/Holocaust are what I am most interested in.
Swany's Education
  • I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #11191) and registered with the Board of Behavioral Science, CA.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Reykjavik College of Music, Iceland.
  • Master's Degree Mental Health Counseling from Capella University.
  • Certified as a trainer in Domestic Violence and Trauma Counseling.
  • Continuing education credits: 
    • Law and Ethics,
    • Domestic Violence,
    • HIV/AIDS,
    • Child Abuse,
    • Aging and Senior issues
    • Working with Core Beliefs of ‘Never Good Enough.’ ​
Swany's Experience
  • Licensed Clinical Counselor at Norina Verduzco- Murphy, MSW, LCSW & Associates
  • Behavioral Health Program Supervisor at A Greater Hope 
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor at A Greater Hope 
  • Associate Clinical Therapist at A Greater Hope 
  • Clinical Social Worker (CSW) at A Greater Hope 
  • Mental Health Counselor Associate at New Horizon Counseling 
  • Mental Health Counselor Intern at New Horizon Counseling 
  • Volunteer at Family Assistance Program 
  • Volunteer at Turning Point Domestic Violence Shelter, Woodstock, IL 
  • ​Music Teacher for elementary schools, pre-schools, colleges in Iceland. 
  • Volunteer at The Icelandic Red Cross and Social Services