Dr. Bekke Abe, DMFT, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Medical Family Therapy. She works with individuals navigating chronic illness, cancer, and invisible or complex medical conditions, supporting the emotional, relational, and identity challenges that often accompany health-related concerns.
Her clinical work focuses on supporting individuals, COUPLES, and families impacted by chronic illness, cancer, and rare or misunderstood diagnoses. She integrates mental health and medical care perspectives to provide compassionate, whole-person support.
Education
Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT), Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA
Master of Science in Marital and Family Therapy, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA
Master of Arts in Family Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts, California State Polytechnic University Pomona, Pomona, CA
Specialized Training & Certifications
Specialization in Medical Family Therapy
Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator
Certified Family Wellness Facilitator
Level 1 Training in Restoration Therapy
Training in Positive Discipline & The Whole-Brain Child
ABA-Certified Paralegal, American Bar Association
Dissertation / Thought Leadership
Her doctoral dissertation, Narrative Medicine and the Patient’s Illness Narrative: A Workshop for Physicians, focused on helping healthcare providers better understand and respond to patients’ lived experiences through narrative-based care.
Professional Affiliations
Member, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association