Meet MACP Leadership and Staff

Donna Ackerman is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from California Southern University as well as a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Santa Barbara.  Currently, Dr. Ackerman works as a psychologist for Tri-Counties Regional Center. Prior to her time at Regional Center, Dr. Ackerman worked as a mental health therapist and Youth Services Program Supervisor for San Luis Obispo County Behavioral Health. Dr. Ackerman also has a private practice in San Luis Obispo. Dr. Ackerman’s areas of interest are attachment, grief and loss, and healthy aging.

Deborah Allen LCSW, DCSW (she/her) MSW UCLA 1985

Debbie began her career working with children and adolescents in the State Hospital, residential treatment programs and County Mental Health. She worked with diverse youth in various systems including juvenile justice, special education, and foster care. She has specialized in providing in-home family therapy using a Multisystemic Therapy Model and consultation with educational staff. 

Debbie began teaching at Antioch in 2000 when she accepted a position at Family Therapy Institute of Santa Barbara where she is a clinical supervisor and family therapist. Her direct practice experience of treating Families, Couples and Youth for more than 30 years allows her to bring clinical examples to the classroom to engage students with direct practice issues. She  has received awards for leadership with the National Association of Social Workers. She most recently joined the Board of Families Act. Debbie advocates for making mental health services more accessible to bridge system gaps so that diverse people can engage in meaningful change. 

Blanca Estela Amaya, LCSW, is the founder and owner of Amaya Counseling and Coaching. She is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, anxiety, and depression, with a focus on serving first-generation adult children of immigrants and BIPOC communities.

Blanca is a certified EMDR therapist and an EMDR Consultant-in-Training (CIT). Her integrative approach blends EMDR with Polyvagal Theory and somatic practices to support nervous system regulation and deep healing. She is also a trained Gong Yoga Nidra practitioner and incorporates sound healing and guided meditation into her wellness offerings.

With over 12 years of experience in community mental health, Blanca has worked with adolescents, adults, and older adults across individual therapy, group work, and psychological evaluations. In her private practice, she conducts immigration-related psychological evaluations for individuals seeking Extreme Hardship Waivers, VAWA, U-Visas, and T-Visas, with a focus on documenting symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

Specializing in LGBTQ+ populations, including individuals, families, and couples, Kattie Bachar (she/they), MA, LMFT places emphasis on identity development, intersectionality, decreasing stigma, and increasing self-actualization. Kattie’s clinical orientation is rooted in existential humanism and is informed by the belief that relationships are among the most ultimate of the healing forces. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Vocal Performance from California Institute of the Arts and received her Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Santa Barbara in 2017. Kattie has worked in a variety of local clinical settings, including Pacific Pride Foundation, Family Service Agency, People Helping People, and Casa Serena, and is currently serving clients in private practice in downtown Santa Barbara.

Elizabeth (Betsy) Bates Freed, PsyD, (she, her, her’s), is a licensed clinical psychologist and former medical journalist with a special interest in the intersection between physical illness and emotional well-being. She received her undergraduate degree from Denison University, Granville, Ohio, with a degree in writing & education, going on to work as a newspaper reporter and editor, a contributor to numerous books on health and wellness, and a bureau chief for International Medical News Group, a series of independent clinical newspapers for physicians. She received her master’s and doctorate degrees in clinical psychology from Antioch University Santa Barbara, following an internship at a family practice residency program and clinic in Glendale, Calif. Dr. Bates Freed’s research has focused on the impact of work loss on cancer adjustment and inequities in cancer support. She has served as president of the Santa Barbara County Psychological Association and lectures frequently on myriad topics from positive psychology to psychological issues in older adults. Her limited clinical practice focuses on patients and families with cancer, neuromuscular diseases, and dementia. She is currently writing a book for therapists about working with families of dementia patients. https://drbetsybatesfreed.com.

Born and raised in the Central Valley of California, Sarah’s first years were lived in a little town called “Shafter” (the population at the time was around 7000). Following her time in Shafter, she and her family moved to the “big city” of Bakersfield, California (hahaha). She met and married the love of her life, Jeff Moreland, and they lived very happily together for 12 years until Jeff succumbed to terminal brain cancer. The greatest achievement of their lives was bringing their daughter into the world, and Sarah has had the absolute honor of raising her these past 12 years. Other than the above-mentioned details, there’s not much more to say about Sarah other than she loves teaching at AU (LA/SB) and loves living on the Central Coast of California. She has started a private life coaching business, helps write curriculum in an education wing of a local 501c3, and enjoys consulting and volunteering at her little girl’s school. “Life is short–keep doing the hard things” is her favorite word of encouragement to offer those she cares for (clients, family, friends, and students included). 

Teaching Statement

Dr. Barnard-Moreland strives to help students learn how to learn by perpetuating a strong emphasis on questioning their own programming. Critical thinking is essential in every element of clinical work and is only superseded by the application and employment of empathy, curiosity, and humility–essential ingredients in rock solid psychotherapy.

Educational History

Pacifica Graduate Institute-PsyD, Clinical Psychology with emphasis in Depth Psychology

University of LaVerne–MS, Organizational Leadership and Counseling

California State University, Bakersfield–California Secondary Teaching Credential

California State University, Bakersfield–BA, English

California State University, Bakersfield–BA, Philosophy

Bakersfield College–AA, Liberal Studies

Claire Blakey, MA, LMFT, PMH-C is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and serves as the Past President (2021-2023) for the Santa Barbara Chapter of Marriage and Family Therapists (SBCAMFT). Claire is the founder and Clinical Director of Thrive Therapy Santa Barbara, a group private practice in downtown Santa Barbara (and treating clients throughout the state of California through telehealth) treating perinatal mental health, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and life transitions. Claire is trained in EMDR and often leans towards a person centered, strength based, eclectic and warm therapeutic approach.

Claire is passionate about supporting parents in pregnancy and postpartum and is Perinatal Mental Health Certified through Postpartum Support International.

Alongside this, Claire is the founder of The Flourishing Therapreneur© – empowering therapists through podcasts, courses and consultation on how to flourish in private practice and entrepreneurial endeavors.

Claire is an author, a beach lover, Caje enthusiast and single mom of two little girls - Emerson (3.5) and Ellis (1). When not working or volunteering, Claire spends time walking her Aussie at the beach or exploring local trails with friends.

Ali Cortes (she/ella) LMFT is a first-gen Latine psychotherapist born in Mexico City. She and her family immigrated to California and together navigated the world without losing their love for their culture and values. She graduated from UCSB and Antioch University with an emphasis on Psychology, Latino Mental Health, and Women In Leadership. She is a professor at Antioch University and works with non-profits to bring individual and community mental health services to underserved communities. Her mission is to help heal generational trauma and transform it into health and wealth by highlighting authentic narratives and strengths while dismantling stigmas around mental health through awareness and cultural values. She continues to advocate for youth, families, and service providers.

Dr. Cortez has ample familiarity with multicultural perspectives and is strongly committed to serving predominantly Latinx communities, focusing on adolescents, young adults, and families. Dr. Cortez specializes in various therapeutic approaches, including Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based practices. She aims to enhance her patients’ resilience, stability, and well-being and is fluent in Spanish, allowing her to connect with Spanish-speaking individuals. 

Dr. Cortez completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Chapman University, her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology in 2016, and her Doctoral degree at Antioch University in Santa Barbara in 2020. Her work on social justice research with immigrant minorities earned her an award in 2018 and a scholarship in 2017. This research involved a phenomenological exploration of the experiences of immigrant parents of children with special needs. The findings from this study provided valuable insights into the specific challenges faced by this population, offering potential guidance for future outreach, prevention, intervention, and treatment.

In addition, Dr. Cortez completed her predoctoral training at the Santa Barbara Psychology Internship Consortium (SB-PIC), a CAPIC site (APA-accredited) that collaborated with UCSB and Family Service Agency (FSA), and The Santa Barbara Unified School District SELPA. Furthermore, in 2021, she completed her postdoctoral internship at Mission Harbor Behavioral Health's Adult and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs. Finally, Dr. Cortez works in private practice and focuses on multiculturally informed mental health care for adolescents and the youth.  

Carla Cross, LMFT, ATR-BC, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Board Certified Art Therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience. She completed her master’s degree in marriage and family therapy at Loyola Marymount University with a specialization in clinical art therapy. She has extensive clinical experience in a variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, in-patient hospitals, therapeutic schools, medical hospitals, and private practice settings. Her clinical work has focused on working with children and families with expertise in ADHD, sexual abuse, eating disorders, and families with high conflict and integrating the use of art therapy in various clinical settings. Most recently, she has focused on providing training and clinical supervision to clinical staff at hospitals, county behavioral health departments, and community-based clinics. Past work sites include, among others, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, The H.E.L.P. Group, Sherman Oaks Hospital, Ventura County Behavioral Health Department, and Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness. She has served as adjunct faculty at Loyola Marymount University, Phillips Graduate University, and Antioch University, Santa Barbara.

Educational History

1982 Bachelors degree in Psychology and Kinesiology, UCLA

1993 Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a Specialization in Clinical Art Therapy, Loyola Marymount University

Dr. Rey was born in Cairo, Egypt, to a working-class family that immigrated to Los Angeles, California when he was four years old. His family settled in a low-income, high-crime area on the east side of the San Fernando Valley. Like many immigrant families, education was a priority and resources were limited.

After high school, Dr. Rey earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UCLA, followed by a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. He completed his Doctorate in Education at USC. It was during his doctoral studies at USC that Dr. Rey returned to Egypt during the Arab Spring to conduct fieldwork for his dissertation on the orphans of his homeland. For this work, which he regards as one of the most meaningful of his professional life, Dr. Rey was nominated for the prestigious Departmental Dissertation of the Year Award.

Dr. Rey has been practicing psychotherapy for nearly 20 years in the Los Angeles area, with a clientele reflecting the city's rich diversity. From working with celebrities and individuals of privilege to serving those less fortunate and trapped by circumstance. Prior to his current role at Antioch, Dr. Rey taught undergraduate and graduate psychology courses at USC and Loyola Marymount University.

After over 40 years in Los Angeles, Dr. Rey is now a proud resident of Santa Barbara. He continues to treat clients in private practice and works with incarcerated juvenile offenders, a commitment he has pursued with a deep passion for prison reform. In his personal life, Dr. Rey enjoys spending time with his family, rooting for the Lakers and Raiders, and exploring the natural beauty of Santa Barbara.

Emily Fiedtkou is a Licensed Marriage and  Family Therapist and earned her master’s in counseling psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She has a private practice focused on couples, relationships, and supporting young adults through life transitions.

Emily is trained in evidence-based practices such as the Gottman Method (Level 1 and 2) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Her clinical background includes work in community counseling, private practice, and a dual diagnosis outpatient treatment center. She’s passionate about helping future therapists build strong therapeutic relationships and feel confident in the room.

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John R. Galaska, Dr. John, completed his WASC accredited PsyD with California Southern University in 2020. He is BCIA certified in Neurofeedback and offers Neurofeedback, Biofeedback & Hypnosis at BeCalmofOjai.com where he is the principle clinician and owner. He has a Certificate in Sports Psychology as well and has worked with international athletes. Dr. John lived in Germany for seven years and in Spain for five teaching primary grades for the Dept. of Defense School System (DODS). He was a bi-lingual Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade teacher for the Oxnard School District and a Bi-lingual Resource Teacher for the Roosevelt School District in Phoenix, AZ. His experience with military dependents, many of whom represented diverse backgrounds, and his multilingual ability have molded his cultural sensitivity. There are numerous client reviews at BeCalmofOjai.com. He integrates his techniques with Polyvagal Theory of Stephen Porges and Interpersonal Neurobiology as per Dan Siegel. He is an expert in attachment theory and completely agrees with Dr. Allan Schore's idea of a paradigm shift in the field of well-being. Dr. John's techniques are mainly bottom-up strategies working with the viscera to enhance subjective experience.

My name is Danielle Gomez. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and a second-year doctoral student at Antioch New England in the CFT Ph.D. program. I currently teach a CFT Internship course as well as a trauma course. I have over eight years of experience working as a therapist in various settings, including K-12 schools, colleges, non-profit agencies, and private practice. I have worked with a range of populations, from students in special education and their families to trauma and crises and victims and survivors of domestic violence. I currently have a private practice, working with various clients recovering from trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression. Eventually, I hope to return to a position that allows me to work with marginalized communities, as the private practice decision was a pandemic-time decision. My research interests include domestic violence in the Latinx community, specifically teen dating violence, harmful clinical supervision in therapist training, and grief processes.

My goal is to create and foster a safe and supportive learning environment. I am passionate about the subject of domestic violence and ask that students be prepared with an open mind and ready to engage with the content and their peers. 

Gina is a licensed psychotherapist, supervisor, and Graduate School Professor. Her expertise is in an in-depth approach that includes psychodynamic, attachment, and emotionally focused therapy. Gina’s practice emphasizes that her clients process their feelings and life experiences so that they can integrate their past into current relationship dynamics and feel empowered. Anxiety and depression are often symptoms of unprocessed emotional pain. Gina helps clients recover from addictive behaviors, rewire patterns within their relationships, grieve losses and transitions, and acquire coping skills while moving forward. She treated diverse individuals, couples and families while working in treatment at Cottage Residential Center, the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission, and the Community Counseling and Education Center.

Educational History

Santa Barbara City College – Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certification

Antioch University – MA in Clinical Psychology

Sadaf Kashi has obtained her Pharm D. from Western University of Health Sciences (2016) where she was trained as a pharmacist after having obtained her M.F.T from Pepperdine University (2009) and B.A. in psychology from UCLA (2007). She is currently licensed and practicing as a pharmacist while teaching courses in psychopharmacology and career counseling. She has a variety of advanced practice pharmacy experiences including hospice care, inpatient psychiatric care, cardiology and general medicine. She has also worked as an emergency mental health assessor for cases referred by DCFS. Her focus in teaching is bridging the worlds of medicine and mental health to optimize holistic patient care.

Stephanie Kollar (she / her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Santa Barbara. She worked in community mental health supporting school-aged children in the greater Seattle area. She now residents in Santa Barbara and specializes in Autism, ADHD, CPTSD, and the neuroscience of trauma. Her work focuses in affirming, anti-ableist care for neurodivergent clients across the lifespan.

Candy is a National Certified Counselor, Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist, a Registered Drama Therapist/Board Certified Trainer, a Certified Child Life Specialist and is Certified in Thanatology: Death, Dying and Bereavement . Currently the President of Hong Kong Child Life Association, honorary advisor and past president of Hong Kong Dance Movement Therapy Association. Candy is now an adjunct faculty at Lesley University, Antioch University New England and Santa Barbara, University of Hong Kong and Kunst EXAT Hong Kong.  Candy’s passion lies in serving the medical professionals, pediatric and adult patients in medical settings while also working with a wide range of populations including adults in the Autistic Spectrum, children with Selective Mutism, bereavement, people with developmental disabilities, etc.

Hello, and welcome to the course! My name is Jennifer Mitzel (she/her), and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in California. I have extensive experience working in various levels of care for substance abuse and eating disorders, as well as treating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, personality disorders, and relationship challenges. I am trained in several therapeutic modalities, including IFS, EMDR, Somatic, DBT, CBT, ACT, and the Gottman Method. I am passionate about supporting clients, mentoring new therapists, and fostering growth in the field. In my free time, I enjoy reading, cooking with my husband, dining outdoors, and connecting with my son, who is a college freshman at UCSB. I look forward to meeting all of you!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermitzel/

https://centercirclecounselingca.com

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Rachele attained her MA in clinical psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy from Antioch University. Her undergraduate degree is from Duke University in Durham North Carolina

Rachele is a California licensed marriage and family therapist and has over 15 years of clinical experience and a combined experience of 10 years in research and teaching at Antioch University Santa Barbara, University of California, Santa Barbara, and University of California, San Diego in subject matter pertaining to clinical skills, addiction, neurodevelopment, trauma, and career counseling

Her research has focused on studying the effects of drugs and alcohol and in effective treatments of chemically dependent adolescents. As a clinical practitioner she has worked with a diverse population of clients specializing in the treatment of complex trauma and closely follows the field of Interpersonal Neurobiology as it pertains to the ways in which psychotherapists can incorporate relational neurobiological concepts into their work with traumatized clients.  Rachele is an EMDR Certified therapist and also holds certification in Integrated Somatic Trauma Therapy. 

Antonette “Toni” Navarro, LMFT has 35 years experience in community behavioral health in California. Toni is an alum of UCLA ('84) and received her Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling from UCSB in 1986.  Toni began her career in the private/non-profit space working for 18 years in two child/youth and family agencies in the San Fernando Valley and in South Los Angeles. During her early career  she advanced over the years from a direct care therapist provider to a clinical program site director before entering executive management in the public behavioral health arena.  Toni has managed mental health programs since 2003; and has been an administrator in the California County Behavioral Health system from 2008-present. She is currently the Director of Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness where she is responsible for both the Mental Health Plan and the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System.  Prior to her position in Santa Barbara County, she served as, first, the Clinical Services Director and then Executive Director for the Tri-City Mental Health Authority, one of the two cities’ jurisdictions in the California County Behavioral Health system. Tri-City is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) providing outpatient specialty mental health services to the cities of Claremont, La Verne, and Pomona, CA. Toni recently joined the California Behavioral Health Directors’ Association (CBHDA) Executive Committee as the CBHDA Secretary/Treasurer; and is a Board Member for CenCal Health. 

Originally from Estonia, Annika Okamoto, Ph.D., has worked in mental health settings as a therapist, supervisor, instructor and researcher for over 25 years. She received her PhD from Alliant International University in 2018 and has worked in various community mental health clinics such as UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and CBT/DBT Clinic of Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Her experiences include relational issues, couple's therapy, mood and anxiety disorders, processing trauma experiences and neurodiversity. In addition, she completed her postdoctoral residency working with the homeless, frequently incarcerated and involuntarily hospitalized, and continues to advocate for those entangled in the justice system. She is an ally to the queer community. She is curious about people's cultural experiences and, through nonprofit work, contributes to social justice and ensuring that people feel included in our community. 

Erin Pollaro is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She received her master’s in counseling from California State University Long Beach in 2008 and became licensed in 2013. Erin currently serves a range of clients in private practices in Santa Barbara and in Santa Ynez Valley. Additionally, Erin enjoys her work as a supervisor in the clinical training program at Community Counseling and Education Center, a local non-profit organization. 

Prior to licensure, Erin provided school-based counseling at preschool, elementary, and continuation high school settings in Orange County. She also managed the Dual Diagnosis Intensive Outpatient Program at Phoenix of Santa Barbara from 2011 – 2014. Erin has taught as an adjunct faculty member of the MACP program at AUSB since 2021 and is honored by this opportunity to support developing clinicians and future colleagues. 

Kimberly Prendergast, She/Her, LMFT has a Master's of Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Santa Barbara and is a Diplomat to the Academy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  She owns and manages a group private practice in Ventura that specializes in services to youth.  Kimberly has been an adjunct professor with Antioch for the past two years.  She enjoys teaching clinical skills, group and working with children and adolescents.  

Deepa’s deepest calling is service. She was born and raised in a traditional family in India, and has lived in modern Western culture in the United States for over two decades. As an immigrant, a parent, and a woman of color, she offers a bridge between more established perspectives and modern life. Multi-cultural sensitivity is her highest priority, while compassion, empathy and evidence-based solutions are the guiding principles. 

After her Master’s program in Clinical Psychology, she became board-licensed LMFT and worked for 14 years with San Francisco Superior Court in resolving child custody disputes. Her greatest satisfaction came from helping parents overcome their fears, explore power struggle dynamics and work through hurt. This was a journey to create a sense of belonging even in the aftermath of broken trust and bonds in families. A big part of what she does is focused on balance: How do we strike a balance between tradition and modernity, between individual and as part of a larger group dynamic, between giving and taking, as well as moving forward and digging deep. As a culturally competent coach, and a woman of color, she offers a wider lens through which she views her clients’ strengths, talents and unique contributions. 

Deepa’s passion for teaching took her to Antioch University and for the last two years, she has taught Multicultural awareness/ complexity & Ethics & the Law in the Master’s in Clinical Psychology program. She is trained and certified as an Executive Coach from the Berkeley executive coaching Institute and also a certified facilitator for the Daring Greatly™, Rising Strong™ & Teen BOLD™ programs through Brené Brown’s Daring Way. 

She balances her professional life along with being a mother of a teenager, avid reader, cook enthusiast, parent chair and Board member of her son’s school, multilingual speaker, avid socializer and a community builder!

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Andrew earned his master’s in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Santa Barbara where he has been an Adjunct Instructor for 17 years. In 2017 Andrew received AUSB’s Excellence in Teaching Award.  Andrew completed a 2-year program in Hakomi Integrative Body Therapy Training. Andrew teaches at other universities and also has been a lead instructor for continuing education courses for Gerry Grossman Seminars. Andrew is also is a staff therapist at CALM, a Santa Barbara agency specializing in helping individuals and families resolve issues related to domestic violence and child abuse.

Andrew has participated in neuropsychiatrist Dr. Daniel Siegel’s Interpersonal Neurobiology “Mindsight” study group for four years. Andrew has been a Board Member of the local chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and has published a series of featured editorials and book reviews related to mental health issues. Andrew was given a Special Recognition for Leadership Award from The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.

Concetta Troskie, LPC-S, BC-DMT, RDT, received her Master's in Dance/Movement Therapy and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University New England in 2014. She has been an adjunct faculty member at Antioch University since 2025 and teaches Introduction to Theories and Techniques of Somatic Psychotherapy. She is a Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist, a Registered Drama Therapist, and teaches Somatic Facilitation workshops internationally to clinical professionals and other facilitators.

Concetta’s private practice, Mindfully Embodied, specializes in expressive arts, somatic therapy, and trauma. She is currently researching and studying the integration of psychedelic therapies with somatic modalities. Concetta is an international conference and webinar presenter for the application of expressive arts therapies in the treatment of eating disorders, trauma, depression, and anxiety. She is EMDR trained, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and a certified Psychedelic Assisted Therapist. She served as President of the Texas Chapter of the American Dance Therapy Association for 3 years.

Concetta enjoys embodied teaching modalities, and invites students to learn from both bottom-up and top-down approaches. She encourages her students to practice somatic inquiry in their learning, and to use kinesthetic awareness to complement their clinical skills.

Concetta Troskie, LPC-S, BC-DMT, RDT

Lauren Turnbull, LMFT since 2015 is an Antioch and Westmont Graduate. She has worked in a variety of settings (outpatient, a residential program director, built a group private practice). She currently has a private practice in Santa Barbara. Her typical approaches are strength based, and mindfulness. Her areas of specialty are perinatal, addictions, and couples. 

You can find more about her at https://www.mindfulsolutionstherapy.info or on Psychology Today 

Dr. Denise Jaimes-Villanueva (she/her/ella)  earned her Psy.D. from Antioch Santa Barbara in 2012. She is a bicultural and bilingual, licensed clinical psychologist, with a number of specialties that she is passionate about including: working with the Latinx community, often incorporating cultural concepts into treatment as a way to heal and grow. These concepts include, connecting to our traditions and values, as well as learning how intergenerational trauma and ancestral wisdom impact us; supporting those that have suffered from childhood trauma and domestic violence; and working with young children and their caregivers to increase attachment utilizing Child Parent Psychotherapy techniques (CPP). Dr. Jaimes-Villanueva has practiced at a number of community mental health settings including STESA (Standing Together to End Sexual Assault/formerly Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center), New Beginnings Counseling Center, Childrenߴs Institute Inc. in Los Angeles, CALM. She currently has a private practice named Sana Psychological Center working with children, adolescents, couples and families. Dr. Jaimes-Villanueva is honored to be adjunct faculty at her alma mater. 

www.sanapsychologicalcenter.com

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