Our Team:
Karen Fincher, MA, LMFT, MAC, CBIF, CAMF
Karen Fincher is a co-founder of North Valley Anger Management Consultants. A graduate of Phillips Graduate University, with a Master's in Psychology, Karen is a licensed marriage and family therapist with additional certifications in several fields including training as a master addictions counselor, anger management, domestic violence batterers intervention, and multiple modalities of the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P). Karen's areas of focus, as a counselor and therapist, include anxiety & stress management, emotional regulation, parenting, and anger management. Karen specializes in assisting individuals, and families with reconnecting with themselves to increase quality of life.
Brad Klimovitch, MA, BA, CAMS-II, BIF
Brad Klimovitch is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of North Valley Anger Management
Consultants and co-founded the California Association of Anger Management Providers
(CAAMP), a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization, where he serves on the Board of Directors. He is
a resolute and skilled professional with extensive expertise in conflict resolution, community
engagement, mediation, and advocacy, specializing in addressing complex interpersonal
dynamics. Brad is certified in domestic violence batterer’s intervention and victim advocacy,
with a deep understanding of abusive relationships, victimology, child abuse, and high-conflict
scenarios. He is also an expert in navigating abuse by proxy, anger management, life skills
coaching, and divorce mediation services.
A U.S. Army Veteran, Brad serves as the Post Commander for the Granada Hills VFW Post
2323, is a Charter Member with the Granada Hills Champagne Toastmasters, and has held
leadership roles in the Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce and Mission Hills Neighborhood
Council. He is a strong advocate for Veteran Affairs and families striving for peaceful
coexistence, working tirelessly to increase community awareness of domestic violence and
PTSD.
Renowned for his specialization in highly manipulative and grooming tactics, deceptive
impression management behaviors, and an in-depth knowledge of dark triad personalities,
cognitive biases, and coercive control tactics, Brad believes strongly in the power of mediation to
achieve “mutuality,” focusing on aligning the interests of parties for the best possible outcomes.
He leverages his communication and people skills to create positive change and resolve complex
issues, with a proven ability to facilitate constructive dialogues, manage community projects, and
lead initiatives that foster collaboration and understanding.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
National University, La Jolla, California (Graduated with Honors)
Psi Chi, The International Society in Psychology (Lifetime Member)
Master of Arts in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Specializations:
Family Dispute Resolution
Divorce Mediation Services
Domestic Violence Batterer’s Intervention
Anger Management
Life Skills Coaching
High Conflict Parenting Issues
Conflict Resolution Certifications:
Los Angeles City Attorney Basic Mediation Training
California Dispute Resolutions Program Act (DRPA) Certified
US Department of Justice Community Relations, Facilitating Meetings Around Community
Conflict (FMACC)
Peace in Education (Compton, CA) Volunteer participant helping sustain community cohesion
and refine innovative community mediation center services in areas such as
Education/Employment, Housing/Community Connections, and Physical/Mental Health.
Professional Involvement and Community Service.
Brad’s commitment extends to supporting small and medium-sized businesses, ensuring they
thrive for future generations. His dedication to Veteran Affairs and community welfare remains a
cornerstone of his work and mission.
