Ontario, CA Therapists

   Assistant Clinical Director

Angelica Ruiz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She graduated from UC Irvine with a BA in Psychology and from California Baptist University with an MS in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Forensic Psychology. She has a warm, welcoming demeanor and prides herself on providing a safe and nonjudgmental environment for her clients. Over the last 4-5 years she has worked in various settings including: community mental health, outpatient hospital settings, and inpatient locked facilities. Angelica is experienced in coordinating care for children, adolescents, and adults while working alongside social workers, medical staff, probation officers, and families of client's. Her experience encompasses a mixture of intensive case management, crisis intervention, early intervention services, medication management, along with individual, couple, and family therapy. She is certified in Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and utilizes a plethora of modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy,  Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. She strives to provide a holistic approach to therapy in order to assist individuals in achieving an authentic state of being and stabilize emotional difficulties.  

Clinical Supervisor 

Hola name is Julie Fuentes, I am a bilingual Spanish speaking Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I graduated from California State University Los Angeles with my Bachelor’s in Psychology and attended National University for my Master’s degree in Marriage Family Therapy. I have worked in the mental health field for over 10 years in various settings and with age groups 0-80 years old; in inpatient, outpatient, community mental health, foster care, psychiatric hospitalization, correctional and residential youth. I have experience working with children, adults and their families, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and psychotic disorders. I also has extensive clinical experience working with culturally diverse individuals from various ethnic backgrounds. I am certified in Child Parent Psychotherapy. As a therapist, I will accompany you on your journey of healing and empower you in reaching your mental health goals.  

Supervisor

Hello, my name is Jose Ramirez and I am a bilingual (Spanish and English) Licensed

Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who specializes in working with families, couples,

teens, and adults. I began working with Family Preservation, which is a program, that

provided services to families who wanted to remain as a unit by using and developing their

Protective Factors (parental resiliency, social supports, concrete supports, social and

emotional competence of children, and knowledge of parenting). In this field I worked with

Domestic Violence, sexual assault, suicide prevention, and substance usage. After this I

transitioned to working and helping teens and their families away from the probation

system, and also worked in private practice helping individuals and couples develop their

communication and empathy skills to improve their bonding and attachment to one

another. My preference in therapy is to use the Psychodynamic approach to build a

therapeutic relationship to set a foundation of trust to process ones’ concerns, thoughts,

feelings, and past trauma in a safe environment, then use a mixture of Solution Focused

Therapy and Narrative Therapy to rewrite your story line into a positive and prosocial life,

that everyone is meant to live by. I’ve just finished my training in EMDR (Eye Movement

Desensitization Reprocessing) and taking clients to process their past, to let it go, to think

of your desired future goals, and instill that into your mind, heart, soul, and life.

  Hello, my name is Shelley Quinones. I’m a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist who is certified in EMDR. I have been licensed for roughly 20 years and have been in the field for over 30 years. I received my BA in social work from Cal State L.A, in 1993 and a MA in marriage and family therapy from Hope International University in 1996. I am currently working on my Doctorate in marriage and family therapy with National University. I take a client-centered, supportive approach collaborating with you using Adaptive Information processing (AIP), cognitive behavioral, and solution focused therapy. My specialty includes using EMDR to help decrease depressive and anxious emotions that are a result of any traumatic events. I am a hearing ASL-user and am available to work with Deaf ASL-users or hearing clients.

Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I graduated from the University of La Verne with

my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and earned my Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from

California Baptist University. My passion for helping others and being a part of their support system

began as an undergraduate, when I saw the benefit of having my own strong, loving support system. My

experience includes individuals and groups at the community college level, domestic violence survivors

and their children, as well as adults and adolescents looking to receive support and help with a variety of

issues related to depression, anxiety, grief and loss and everyday stress. I take a client-centered

approach and use evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical

Behavioral Therapy, Narrative and Solution-Focused.

Clinical Supervisor

Hello, my name is Erica Plata and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As a clinician, I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment issues, grief and loss, relationship issues, family problems, work/school issues, couples therapy, stress management etc. I take pride in being a therapist who strives to provide all my clients with a safe and caring environment where one can build on strengths, work towards change, and ultimately experience healing in different aspects of ones life. As a therapist I work to empower my clients and help them to resolve their issues by addressing past pain, living and grounding oneself in the present moment, and moving towards a hopeful, content, and balanced future.  I always strive to provide a healthy and positive therapeutic experience.

My Education
Graduated from Azusa Pacific University in 2005
License No. 92562 

Clinical Supervisor  

Taipai Michelson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a passion for assisting teens and adults in overcoming life's obstacles.  

She graduated from UC Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in music and spent many years teaching students and helping them achieve their artistic goals. Wishing to have an even more significant impact on people's lives, she entered the field of psychology and obtained a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide. 

To provide optimal care to her clients, she became certified in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). These evidence-based tools allow her to address a wide range of mental health concerns, from anxiety and depression to trauma-related issues, with a comprehensive and effective approach. 

She combines her extensive life experience and psychological training, in a warm and empathetic environment, to empower clients to navigate challenges and discover their inner strength and resilience. She takes daily inspiration from seeing therapy lead to self-discovery, healing, and positive change.

  Hello! My name is Anne Dewberry and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who is trained in EMDR. I received a BA from Eastern University in Psychology & Sociology in 2000 and a MA in Marriage & Family Therapy from California Lutheran University in 2008. I have had the pleasure to work with clients in drug & alcohol treatment, school-based counseling and private practice. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families treating concerns like anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, adjustment issues, relationship concerns, family concerns and work stress, etc. I utilize various approaches in my therapy style including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing & EMDR. I am looking forward to helping client’s become the best version of themselves possible and provide a safe and healthy space in order to facilitate this process. 

 I feel privileged to have an opportunity to be a part of people's lives as they learn to find their inner strengths and greatness. I strongly believe that the therapeutic alliance is a way of guiding you to find new insights and learn the necessary skills to cope with life's challenges. My experience in the pat 20 years includes working with adults, adolescents, and families in various settings including outpatient and in-patient community mental health and non-profit agencies.

My theoretical orientation includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, EMDR. The goal of these therapy treatment and interventions are to help people manage their mood symptoms, learn coping skills to live healthier lives, and improve interpersonal relationships. I am sensitive and compassionate to multicultural and diversity issues.

I look forward to assisting you. 

  Hello, my name is Brittany Carter and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10+ years of experience working with individuals, families, couples and groups. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Cal Poly Pomona in 2009 and my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2012 from University of La Verne. Drawing from a diverse array of educational, career and life experience, I use a blend of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic therapy and mind-body approaches to support individuals in a whole-person, strength-based way, combining insight with action. I have experience working with individuals and families faced with the challenges of depression, anxiety, domestic violence, PTSD, grief and loss, school problems, medical problems/illness, pregnancy/postpartum, and relationship/family issues. I hope to help my clients by resolving past hurts, challenging unhelpful patterns, and equipping them to live out their lives in the most authentic and fulfilling way. 

 Hello! My name is Vanessa Molina and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I graduated with my BA in Psychology from UC Santa Cruz and my MS in Counseling Psychology from Mount St. Mary’s University. I’ve been working in the mental health field since 2013 in all different scopes of practice. I’ve done case management, I’ve worked in psychiatric facilities,  residential group homes with children, community mental health for adults 18+, and lastly in a group practice. I was also a supervisor for 2 years at a community mental health clinic supporting other clinicians, handling crises, and supporting clients/ families. I also supervised the Wellness Center; a community center that ran groups, activities, and client outings to help bring clients together to build a support system. I’m certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but I incorporate other modalities in treatment that are most supportive for the client. I have experience working with children, adults, adolescents, and families. I’ve worked with clt’s struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, life transitions, relationship/ family conflict, stress, ADHD, domestic violence, grief and loss, suicidality, self harm, and substance use. My approach is client centered; I always try to provide a safe environment taking things at the client’s pace. I try to help guide you through your therapy journey. I feel the client is the driver of their lives; I am here to help you navigate a better understanding of yourself, while working through the curveballs of life. I focus on empowering my clients to validate their emotions, and feel heard and acknowledged through the process. I’m a very patient and understanding person, I understand our healing journey takes time. However, there is also so much beauty and growth that comes from it. I look forward to working with new clients and I truly appreciate anyone who allows me to support them alongside that journey.  Small fun facts about me: I’m a Dodger fan and a Disney Mom! 

  Hello, my name is Stephany Guzman and I am a bilingual (Spanish and English) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Counseling. My work in this field began with running teen groups, providing individual therapy, and community outreach at the LGBT Center OC. For the last four years I was able to provide comprehensive, customized, and fully integrated mental health support for students through school-based services. The support expanded across three tiers which include prevention, targeted intervention, and intensive intervention. I worked with children, families, teachers, and school staff by providing consultations, helping manage symptoms, strengthening support, and coordinating care. In my career I’ve had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, and adults of various backgrounds. I’ve treated clients with depression, anxiety, ADHD, conduct disorders, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, trauma, grief, daily stressors, work/school problems, and relationship problems. My primary goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space in which my clients feel seen, accepted, and unconditionally supported. I truly enjoy watching my clients transform into their authentic self through finding their voice and gaining a new perspective of life.

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