About Us

Karen has been in the mental health field for over 10 years. She has been a provider and a manager for the county's public services. Karen implements psychodynamic psychotherapy as well as other evidence-based practices. She specializes in trauma and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her wish is to help others find ways to cope and heal through life's adversities in a way that is validating and true to themselves. Karen has extensive experience and training working with the military population, military surviving families, the LGBTQIA population, domestic violence, and trauma victims. Karen has worked with co-occurring disorders, HIV/AIDS, terminal illnesses, and court-mandated cases. Throughout her career she has treated anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, bipolar disorder, addiction, postpartum, grief, and suicide loss. Karen serves as a contracted Clinical Supervisor for a non-profit organization training new therapist in the field of clinical services. Karen is bilingual (Spanish).

Education

Doctoral Candidate

University of Southern California, Master of Social Work

Mount St Mary's University, BA, AA

Silvana (she/her/ella) is a bilingual Associate Marriage and Family Therapist providing therapy in English and Spanish to adults and adolescents throughout California. She specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, and life transitions, including pregnancy and postpartum adjustment. Her work is grounded in a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach that honors how identity, culture, and family systems shape emotional health.

As a mother, Silvana brings a deep commitment to perinatal and postpartum mental health, supporting new parents as they navigate identity changes, relationship shifts, and the emotional weight of caregiving. She understands how vulnerable and transformative this stage can be and focuses on creating a therapeutic space that feels both safe and empowering.

Silvana is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and is passionate about trauma-informed care. She supports clients in processing past experiences, reducing emotional reactivity, and strengthening resilience. Before becoming a therapist, Silvana worked as a writer focused on maternal mental health and the stories of new mothers and women of color. That work continues to shape her belief that healing happens through connection, understanding, and being truly seen.

Therapy with Silvana is collaborative and grounded in real life, with an approach rooted in clarity, balance, and emotional well-being.

Education

Academy of Art University, BA

Pepperdine University, MA

Under the Supervision of Karen Navarrete, LCSW 91262

Offering bilingual therapy in English and Spanish, Erica Guzman provides expert care to adults and adolescents across California. She specializes in guiding clients through challenges such such as anxiety, depression, significant life transitions, relationship difficulties, and matters of identity, self-esteem, and emotional regulation.

Erica utilizes a trauma-informed and culturally responsive framework, leveraging over a decade of experience as a certified Education Specialist to understand systemic complexities and family needs. This background in community mental health and advocacy (K-12 IEP process) has cultivated a deeply empathetic and practical approach, allowing her to meet clients exactly where they are and collaborate on empowering, actionable solutions.

As a first-generation Latina, Erica offers a keen awareness of how culture, family dynamics, and systemic stressors impact mental wellness. She thoughtfully integrates this perspective, ensuring her work is both culturally attuned and highly responsive to each individual's unique needs and therapeutic goals.

Drawing from proven, holistic modalities—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, psychodynamic techniques, and strength-based, somatic, and trauma-informed care—Erica supports clients in achieving profound insight, mastering essential coping skills, and creating meaningful, sustainable change in their lives.

Partner with Erica for a collaborative and grounded therapeutic experience, focused on fostering a stronger connection to self and developing the resilience needed to confidently navigate life's inevitable challenges.

Education

University of California, Riverside, BA

Mount St Mary's University, MS

Under the Supervision of Karen Navarrete, LCSW 91262

Nery is a highly accomplished Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and individual psychotherapist with over a decade of dedicated experience serving children, youth, and adults. Her extensive background includes clinical practice and leadership, having served as a Director of Behavioral Health Services in a community mental health setting.
Nery’s practice is firmly rooted in the goal of empowering clients to overcome life's adversities and cultivate a healthy, fulfilling life. She integrates a range of evidence-based modalities, ensuring a tailored and effective therapeutic experience including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.

Nery's experience includes trauma-focused treatment utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Driven by a passion for creating an inclusive space, Nery is committed to working with the LGBT community and individuals navigating adverse challenges. Nery is bilingual and provides services in both English and Spanish.