• LCSW
• Family Systems
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Applied Behavioral Analysis

Christina, MSW, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from the University of South Carolina. Upon graduating with her BA she began work immediately with the homeless population in SC. She worked for 2 years with diverse populations.

Christina has over 20 years of experience working with high risk and culturally diverse populations, specializing in youth and families. She has worked in residential treatment by providing services to adolescents, adults and families and has over 10 years working with children with severe behavioral issues and autism. She started the counseling department at her former workplace and helped it grow to support a large number of clients.

• CSU Fullerton, M.Sc Counseling
• 5 Years Experience Mental Health
• DBT Approach

Afnan provides an uplifting enthusiasm to assist clients in illuminating areas of growth. She offers a holistic and culturally-competent approach to therapy by compassionately listening, supporting, and educating clients along their journey in self-discovery. Her approach to therapy exemplifies assertiveness, guidance, and highlights how one relates to others, and influences in relationships. In therapy, we are mindful of language as it shapes our perception of our world and the way we relate to others. Afnan will offer a refreshing take on creating change by challenging you to step outside of your comfort zone. She works from a DBT approach (distress-tolerance and emotional regulation skills), utilizing mindfulness exercises, and reconstructing one’s story line, to achieve a more meaningful life.

In her work as a therapist, Afnan also uses a family systems models to address chronic patterns, compulsive behavior, and addiction. She will modify and use other modalities depending on client needs, using the basis of psycho-education, collaboration, and transparency as a platform. She graduated from California State University, Fullerton with an earned Masters of Science degree in Counseling. Afnan has worked in the mental health field for 5 years working with marginalized populations ages ranging from 12-65 years old.

• M.A. in Psychology -MFT
• Family Systems
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Trauma Specialist

Tom offers support to individuals, children, and families who are trying to overcome some challenge in their lives. Whether it be an individual trying to overcome depression or anxiety, or a traumatic event; destructive behaviors etc. His background, clinical training and experience can provide both support, as well as clinically effective solutions to achieve the goals his clients would liek to achieve in therapy.

He has worked with clients who have experienced some sort of trauma in their lives. He works towards providing a safe environment to explore the ways to resolve the trauma and move forward in life.

• Masters, University of Southern California
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Kathleen received her Master’s degree from University Of Southern California. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has had the opportunity to work extensively with individuals of all ages throughout her 8 years of experience in the Mental health field.

Katie is passionate about her work in helping client’s recognize and capture internal peace, despite external circumstances. Her supportive presence and collaborative approach to therapy allow for creating an atmosphere of curiosity, compassion, and growth to reach one’s full potential. She uses a trauma informed approach to assist clients in identifying their strengths and resources, while tapping into new found inner resilience.

Utilizing a systemic lens, Katie blends narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness based interventions when working with clients. She enjoys helping clients foster healthy relationships. I have extensive experience working with people affected by anxiety, depression, trauma and life transitions. My background includes work with couples, individuals, and people affected by negative family attachments and addictions. The goal is to help clients manage conflict and create meaningful connections.

Wendy Guzman has been a Property Management expert with 20+ years of experience in Commercial and Residential Properties with a solid history of success, including oversight of million dollar properties. A dynamic and energetic leader of all supporting tenants relationships with a track record leading to high occupancy rates, minimal turnover and renewal of long term leases. She is a California License Real Estate Agent.

Jessica Hernandez is a dedicated individual who strives to provide exceptional customer service to the PHP/IOP clients present at The Meadowglade. She has a wide range of experience working with at-risk youth in juvenile detention centers, group homes, and foster youth homes. Jessica has spent the last year learning and working closely with the clinical team to learn more about the overall program to successfully serve the client. She goes above and beyond and supports all clients and assist clients during their journey in recovery,