Marriage & Family Therapy – Forest Acres Counseling
Forest Acres Counseling is a therapy practice operated by Lisa Pileggi Almonte, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist holding active licensure in three states: California (LMFT #77138), South Carolina (LMFT #7932), and Virginia (LMFT #0717002068). The Los Angeles office is located at 5044 Eagle Rock Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90041, with a South Carolina practice location also in operation. The main contact phone is (626) 344-0333 and the email is lisapileggimft@gmail.com. South Carolina office hours are Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The practice specializes in three primary service areas: addiction support, relationship counseling, and life transition support. Within addiction services, the focus falls on coping mechanisms and the underlying behavioral patterns that contribute to addictive behavior over time. Relationship counseling addresses communication difficulties, self-worth concerns, and relational challenges across different relationship structures. Life transition support covers major life changes including shifting relationship dynamics, household changes, career shifts, and trauma recovery.
Almonte’s clinical approach centers on providing an empathic presence in a judgment-free, nurturing space. She describes her role as that of an ally and guide who helps clients develop a clearer understanding of pain, build practical coping strategies, and move toward more authentic living. Multi-state licensure in California, South Carolina, and Virginia allows Almonte to serve clients across those jurisdictions, extending access beyond a single geographic area.
Session format details, telehealth availability, insurance acceptance, and fee structures are not specified on the practice website. Prospective clients in California, South Carolina, or Virginia are encouraged to contact the practice directly at (626) 344-0333 or lisapileggimft@gmail.com for scheduling and intake information. The Eagle Rock Boulevard location in Los Angeles serves clients in the greater Los Angeles metro area, while the South Carolina office accommodates clients in that region on the Wednesday and Friday schedule. Almonte’s three-state licensure reflects an unusually broad geographic scope for an independent practice, allowing clients across California, South Carolina, and Virginia to access services from the same licensed clinician without needing to find a new provider when relocating between those states.