A Professional, Skilled Staff

CHRISTINE YANG-SANCHEZ, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Lic. LMFT112758

Christine Sanchez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s Degree from the California School of Professional Psychology in Alhambra.

Christine has extensive experience working in intensive outpatient and outpatient settings.  She is currently focusing on her work with Young Adults, Adults, and Couples.  She specializes in Depression, Childhood and Adult Trauma, Anxiety, and Relationship distress.

Christine often incorporates mindfulness with clients to help them become more in touch with their body and experience healing from a well rounded approach. She also utilizes evidence based interventions in therapy as she is certified in Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Christine views therapy as a collaboration with the client. She explores the client’s past, helps them understand the present symptoms and works towards a journey into a better future. Christine takes an empathic and gentle approach to help clients find a more fulfilling life.

KARLA CACERES, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Lic LCSW107782

Karla Caceres is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She received her Bachelor’s Degree from California State University, Dominguez Hills and her Master’s Degree from University of Southern California.

Karla has experience in working with Survivors of Trauma, Abuse, and Victims of Crimes. Karla is certified in Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy.  Karla’s areas of interest include working with Adults, Adolescents and Families in order to address Depression, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Childhood Abuse, Sexual Trauma, Immigration Trauma, Grief and Loss, and Attachment issues. As an English/Spanish bilingual therapist, Karla recognizes the importance of a strengths based and culturally sensitive approach in session.

Karla believes strongly in the client/therapist relationship, aiming to create a treatment plan that can meet the client’s needs and provides the best opportunities to grow. Karla believes her role as a therapist is to be a support for her clients on their journey through mental wellness and self-discovery. She invests in learning from each of her clients about their story and uses her knowledge to help them gain relief and stability. She hopes to engage clients with empathy, open mindedness, and curiosity in order to help clients lead their best quality of life.

CATHERINE TORNAI, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Lic LMFT96011

Catherine Tornai is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). She earned a double Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and Criminology from San Jose State University and a Master’s Degree in Marriage Family Therapy from California State University, Los Angeles.
Catherine has over 12 years of experience conducting psychotherapy with Individuals, Couples and Families. Her areas of specialties center around Trauma Responses that present as Grief/Loss, Depression, PTSD, Anxiety, Addiction, Anger, Low Self-Esteem/Self-Confidence, as well as Relational and Life Transitions.

Catherine utilizes an approach to therapy that is unconditional and shoulders you through the process, every step of the way. She believes our stories begin with our experiences and how we have lived them. She uses her skills to bring to light latent relational, sexual, and religious trauma, oftentimes by using a blend of Family Systems, Attachment Theory, and Object Relations to develop awareness of how we have been impacted by early and on-going relationships.

Your narrative is instrumental as we partner together to discover, heal, and create a meaningful life. Catherine looks forward to uncovering your strengths, developing your resourcefulness, and resiliency.

KEVIN KRONFELD, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, License #41189

Kevin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). He received his Bachelor’s Degree from California State University, Dominguez Hills, his Masters of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy from the Phillips Graduate Institute, and his Masters of Science in Educational Administration from National University.

Just as no one person’s life or experiences is the same as someone else’s, the way Kevin approaches treatment with clients will vary based on the needs of each individual. From Psychodynamic therapy to Cognitive Behavioral therapy and everything in between, Kevin’s Client Centered and Solution Focused approach in his practice lends to understanding that progress takes time, effort, and caring to resolve to a point in which a client has developed the tools and confidence to move past the hurdles they will encounter. Kevin has spent more than two decades working both in Education and as a Therapist. He has experience working with teens and adults who seek treatment for a variety of issues including, but not limited to, Goal Setting and Motivation, Life Transitions, Trauma, Depression, and Anxiety.

Kevin’s goal is that each client achieves a level of self-awareness and recovery as soon as possible.  Once that is attained, continued therapy is a choice that each client can make based on their own desire for deeper self-awareness through continued care or they can transition to using the gained awareness on their own and return for future sessions as needed for further assistance.

Stephanie Locascio, LPCC, LCPC

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Lic. 140723
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Lic. 180008606

Stephanie Locascio is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of CA and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of IL. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Kansas and her Master’s Degree in Community Counseling from National Louis University in Chicago. She has over 14 years providing psychotherapy in a community setting and a virtual setting. She currently provides in office and
Telehealth services to individuals residing in CA, and Telehealth services to individuals residing in IL.

Stephanie provides Individual and Couples Therapy. Her areas of specialization include Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Relationship Issues and Exploration (dating, premarital, marital, divorce, family, friendship, professional relationships) Life Transitions, Identity, Grief/Loss, Work/life balance, Spirituality, Personal Development.

Stephanie leads with empathy, curiosity, hope, and belief in every individual. She is eclectic in her theoretical approach, tailoring to each individual’s needs and desired outcomes in a collaborative way. She utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy (Hope/Strengths based) Psychodynamic, and Humanistic approaches. She also holds a certification in Solution Focused Therapy and Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy. She is a certified group fitness instructor and is passionate about the relationship between mental wellness and physical wellness.

Stephanie’s best hopes for each individual’s therapeutic journey always include increased self awareness and greater agency over one’s life. She considers it a privilege to work with individuals who are motivated to achieve their full potenNal in the here and now.

Eunice Virgen, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Lic. LCSW104174

Eunice hails from South Central Los Angeles. She is Spanish-speaking and was raised by both of her immigrant Latino parents. Her mother is of Honduran descent (Northern Eastern Caribbean part of the country next to Belize and Guatemala) and her father was of Mexican descent. Eunice graduated with a BA in Sociology with an emphasis in Social Welfare from Cal State University at Northridge. She obtained her Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work in 2015 from San Diego State University.

Eunice has been working in public mental health in Downtown LA for several years. She specializes working with Adolescents and Adults specifically addressing Mood Disorders, Complex Trauma, and Grief and Loss. Eunice’s other areas of focus include, but not limited to: Anxiety Disorders, Life Transitions, Relationship issues, Stress Management, Identity, Work/Life Balance, Personal Development, and Self-Esteem. Eunice specializes working with BIPOC populations understanding the lived experiences of people of color given her own personal upbringing and the different intersectional factors that are unique to this community.

ANDREA COWEN, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Lic. LMFT147917

Andrea Cowen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who received her Bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount University and obtained her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles.

Andrea is a culturally sensitive, bilingual, and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist. Growing up between Los Angeles and Peru she has immersed herself in the Latino culture and experienced the intricacies of her family’s dynamics and culture.

Andrea has gained clinical experience working in a variety of settings such as community health and outpatient treatment. She works with children, adolescents, adults, families, couples, and groups in treating Depression, Postpartum Issues, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Phobias, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Trauma, Family Issues, OCD, ADHD, Behavioral Issues, Relationship Issues, Stress, Grief, Life Transitions, Personal Growth, and Self Esteem, in addition to other issues and diagnoses.

She has an eclectic approach and uses modalities such as Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered to work collaboratively with her clients to build a strong therapeutic alliance while tailoring their treatment according to their personality and specific focus of treatment.

ARIELA KAPLAN, AMFT, APCC

Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, Lic. 149388

Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, Lic. 17641
Supervised by Abby Penson, Ph.D., Lic. PSY21602

Ariela Kaplan is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) with a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.

Ariela offers Individual, Family, and Group therapy for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. She specializes in trauma-informed care and has extensive experience helping clients dealing with domestic violence, complex PTSD, generational trauma, and assimilation trauma.

Her approach is informed by her understanding of how trauma weaves through cultural, family, and systemic dynamics, especially in traditional and immigrant communities.  Having grown up as the child of immigrants herself, she knows firsthand that healing looks different everywhere. What gets silenced in one culture might be openly discussed in another, influenced by the narratives passed down through generations and the opportunities individuals have to express them. She brings this awareness into every session, tailoring her approach to honor each client’s reality.

Ariela also specializes in Mood and Anxiety disorders, Depression, Self-harm, Substance Abuse, OCD, and identity fragmentation. She has worked with many Neurodiverse clients and has a strong comprehension of the emotional, relational, and behavioral challenges associated with neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Learning Disabilities.

She approaches therapy with the belief that growth doesn’t come from insight alone. Stability is just the starting point, not the goal. Real change happens when clients and families are given the structure and space to build something different. Her work goes beyond symptom management. She focuses on identifying the deeper patterns that reinforce distress, helping clients interrupt cycles of dysfunction and develop new ways of relating to themselves and with others.

Her interventions are never one-size-fits-all. She emphasizes personalized care, centering her work on collaboration, trust, and safety as the foundation for effective therapy. Ariela applies a wide range of therapeutic approaches, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Crisis Interventions, Identity Affirming Work, Family Systems Work, Psychodynamic Work, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Developmental and Attachment Frameworks, and Strengths Based approaches helping clients make sense of the ingrained patterns that form their self-perception and interpersonal dynamics. She guides them in recognizing what they’ve internalized, what roles they’ve taken on, and how those patterns have shaped their relationships, coping methods, and sense of self. Her approach offers both structure and emotional depth, allowing clients to develop practical tools while working through the impact of what they’ve carried.

PAIGE R. ANDERSON, AMFT

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Lic.130158
Supervised by Abby Penson, Ph.D., Lic. PSY21602

Paige Anderson is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) who received both her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology with a Holistic emphasis and her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from John F. Kennedy University.

Paige brings a gentle, attuned presence to her work with clients. She meets people where they are, whether they are navigating grief, relationship challenges, or a sense of disconnection from themselves, and offers a grounded, compassionate space to explore what is present beneath the surface. She supports clients in developing new ways of coping and understanding themselves, gently guiding them toward greater clarity and more intentional patterns of living.

Paige provides Individual and Couples therapy and works with Adolescents and Adults. She has experience working with Depressive and Anxiety/Panic Disorders, Trauma and Stress, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Relationship/Marital Conflict, Life Transitions, Grief, and Self Esteem.

She supports LGBTQIA+ clients with care and understanding, including those navigating transition-related relationship changes.

Her approach is integrative and client-centered, drawing from psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and somatic awareness. Paige believes healing happens through deep presence, safe connection, and a return to the wisdom of the body.

She is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and affirming space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered in their process of growth and self-discovery.

LAUREN CIANCIO, ACSW

Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker, Lic. 116130
Supervised by Abby Penson, Ph.D., Lic. PSY21602

Lauren Ciancio is an Associate Clinical Social Worker in California. She earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California and provides therapy to Individuals, Couples, and Groups for Adults and Adolescents.

Lauren specializes in working with Trauma, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Identity exploration, Relationship/Intimacy challenges, and the often-overlooked relationship we have with ourselves. Whether clients are navigating overwhelming stress, grief, or a longing for greater authenticity, Lauren offers a space where healing begins through deep connection and presence.  Additionally, Lauren has experience working with Depressive Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Grief, LGBTQIA+ Support, Academic Stress, Alcohol/Substance Use and Addiction, Women’s Issues, and Cultural Identity Issues.

With training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and a grounding in Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, and DBT Lauren blends evidence-based techniques with a warm, relational style. Her approach is rooted in the belief that people are not broken and don’t need to be fixed – rather, her role is to walk alongside them as they reconnect with their inner strength, clarity, and sense of self.

Lauren’s therapeutic style is compassionate, collaborative, and attuned to the individual. She is committed to creating a space where clients feel safe enough to explore the unspoken, care for the parts of themselves that have been neglected, and build lives that feel whole, empowered, and true.

CHARLOTTE DAWES, AMFT

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Lic. 153290
Supervised by: Abby Penson, Ph.D., Lic. PSY21602

Charlotte Dawes is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from New York University and Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.

Charlotte assists clients in moving beyond surface-level coping and into deeper healing by addressing core wounds, not just the unhealthy behaviors and patterns that stem from them. Her work focuses on the underlying patterns of disconnection, guiding clients toward lasting self-awareness, integration, and meaningful change.

Charlotte specializes in working with Adolescents, Adults, and Couples treating PTSD, Attachment issues, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Relationship issues, and creatively minded individuals. Her trauma-informed approach integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, mindfulness, and Gestalt.

At the core of Charlotte’s work is the belief that the way we relate to ourselves is the foundation of how we relate to others. By building upon a client’s innate strengths and highlighting the core Self, she uses breath, body-based awareness, and evidence-based techniques, to guide clients toward greater authenticity and self-acceptance, and deep personal growth and healing.

SHANNON BRADSHAW, AMFT

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Lic. 142936
Supervised by Abby Penson, Ph.D., Lic. PSY21602

Shannon Bradshaw is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) who received her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles.  She has trained and worked in a variety of settings including Private Practice, Outpatient, University Counseling Center, PHP/IOP, and Residential Treatment.

Shannon exhibits a strong and diverse background in the field that informs her clinical insight and passion for this work.  Her areas of focus include, but are not limited to, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Relationship issues, Codependency, Women’s Issues, Behavioral Issues, and Addiction. She provides Individual, Couples, Family, and Group therapy to Children, Adolescents, and Adults.

Shannon is dedicated to helping others improve the quality of their lives. She provides a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your feelings and the circumstances that bring you to therapy. Her approach is humanistic and eclectic drawing on several theoretical approaches as they are indicated to benefit each individual client. Shannon believes that the therapeutic relationship is a central ingredient to bringing about growth and healing. Her hope is for you to feel seen and heard with the goal of helping you gain insight, develop healthy ways to navigate life and find meaning.

MELISSA CORDOVA, AMFT

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Lic. 139660
Supervised by: Abby Penson, Ph.D., Lic. PSY21602

Melissa Cordova is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) committed to providing compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care to Individuals, Couples, Families, and Groups. She received a Bachelor’s degree from UC Merced and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University.

Melissa has specialized training in Trauma and Crisis intervention and works with Adolescents and Adults navigating Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Grief, ADHD, Neurodivergence, and Identity exploration. She is passionate about supporting people through Life transitions, Relationship challenges, Family conflict, and Stress related to academic or Work-life imbalance. She brings experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, survivors of domestic violence, and clients from immigrant and historically marginalized communities.

Her approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based. Melissa draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based practices. Her work is guided by trauma-informed principles and a deep commitment to cultural humility, honoring each client’s lived experience.

As a bilingual therapist (English/Spanish), Melissa strives to create an inclusive, affirming space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered. She is especially attuned to the unique challenges faced by neurodiverse clients and LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating systems that often lack understanding or validation.

Melissa believes therapy is a powerful space for healing, resilience, and growth. Whether you’re processing trauma, seeking support with identity, or working through relational or emotional challenges, Melissa is honored to walk alongside you in your journey.