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

Erica is a highly passionate Associate Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to cultivating a truly supportive and affirming space where every client is seen, heard, and deeply understood. As a proud, first-generation Latina raised in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, she offers a unique fusion of personal insight and professional expertise on the profound impact that culture, family dynamics, and lived experiences have on mental well-being.

Believing that effective therapy is a dynamic, collaborative partnership, Erica empowers clients to explore their narratives, build robust self-understanding, and embrace meaningful, lasting change at a pace that honors their individual journey. Her commitment is to walk alongside you, guiding your path toward greater resilience and self-discovery.Erica is bilingual (Spanish).

Education

University of California, Riverside, BA

Mount St Mary's University, MS