Michael Mazzella is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist who believes that connecting to our potential for vibrant and meaningful relationships is essential in today's complex world. He takes a keen interest in understanding how past and present circumstances may hinder individuals from accessing their potential. With deep curiosity about the unique healing paths of each client, Michael is committed to co-creating a resilient environment where individuals can explore what that journey looks like for them. Couples seeking support are warmly encouraged to engage with him. Having earned certification in psychoanalytically informed couples therapy, he adeptly navigates the gridlocks that may prevent partners from loving fully. His approach seeks to find creative openings that honor both the partner and the self, offering relief from the most challenging dynamics. For individuals, Michael employs training in the Neuro-Affective Relational Model, a bio-psycho-social approach that views the person in connection with their environment. He welcomes those who feel ready to embark on their healing journey and looking for a therapist who aligns with their needs.

Chrissy Murphy is a dedicated marriage and family therapist associate (AMFT, APCC) whose clinical experiences encompass working with children, adults, couples, and families facing emotional and relational disorders. She has facilitated anger management groups for teenagers and has spent the last year as a school-based counselor, addressing the challenges of anxiety, depression, and loneliness among middle and high school students. Utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities, Chrissy guides her clients on a journey towards healing, growth, and change. Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, empowering, and positive. By implementing mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy, she helps clients gain insights into the connections among their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Additionally, she employs solution-focused brief therapy to offer clients swift relief. Recognizing the pandemic's impact on mental health, including symptoms like depression, anxiety, and hopelessness, Chrissy is committed to restoring inner peace, calm, and wellness through empathy, self-compassion, and connection. Anyone suffering in silence can find support and hope through her compassionate guidance.

Kendra Williams is a devoted Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) who embraces the privilege of being invited into her clients' lives. She is committed to helping them define and create their unique path to a fulfilling life. Her focus lies in fostering a strong working relationship with her clients, where both theoretical understanding and practical application enhance the therapeutic process. Kendra's ultimate goal is to empower her clients, equipping them with the strength and determination to implement their insights into everyday living. With over a decade of experience, she has successfully worked with preteens, teenagers, and adults in individual, couple, and family therapy sessions. Kendra's approach addresses immediate issues while also prioritizing prevention to reduce future occurrences. Beyond her private practice, she serves as a professor at Cal Poly State University, teaching Developmental Psychology and the application of counseling skills in Clinical Psychology, which keeps her informed of the latest best practices and allows her to contribute to her profession meaningfully.

Alisa Orozco is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in helping couples reconnect, heal emotional wounds, and foster intimacy. She employs Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT), which is deeply rooted in attachment theory, using experiential techniques to guide couples in recognizing their negative cycles, identifying underlying emotions, and expressing their needs in a compassionate and effective manner. Alongside EFT, Alisa integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), Expressive Arts, Creative Journaling, Somatic therapies, Nonviolent Communication, and the Enneagram into her practice. Her commitment to inclusive and culturally diverse therapy reflects her passion for supporting clients in accessing their inner wisdom and achieving profound healing. Alisa's approach is compassion-focused, ensuring that her clients navigate their journeys with a robust sense of safety, belonging, and dignity. Through mindfulness, expressive arts, and various therapeutic modalities, she assists individuals in deepening their relationships with themselves and others.

With over 31 years of experience as a psychologist, Dr. Silvia Ortiz has supported a diverse range of individuals facing various challenges. Her primary areas of focus include Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Substance Abuse, Grief, Domestic Abuse, Obesity, and Self-Esteem. Dr. Ortiz provides her expertise to adults and elderly clients, ensuring their well-being through tailored therapeutic approaches. She collaborates effectively with medical professionals, including doctors and psychiatrists, to enhance treatment outcomes. Having been born in Bogota, Colombia, and moving to the United States at the age of 5, Dr. Ortiz is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to connect with a broader range of clients. She skillfully employs a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Psychodynamic, Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, and Mindfulness-Based therapies. Dr. Ortiz genuinely believes in the capacity of every individual who wishes for change to achieve it.

Matthew Chirman is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist with over 22 years of experience working with adult clients facing a spectrum of challenges, including relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. He understands that a trusting relationship between therapist and client is crucial for fostering growth and change. Recognizing that the therapeutic relationship alone may not suffice, Matthew collaborates with clients to set meaningful goals and together they explore the barriers that have hindered progress. He specializes in navigating difficult problems that resist change, drawing from his extensive training in Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Developmental Couples Therapy. Matthew employs a diverse range of therapeutic methods within a supportive and client-centered framework. While group therapy is currently on hold due to COVID-19, he acknowledges its powerful role in healing and offers specialized groups for clients with Borderline Personality Disorder and a BPD Family Support Group, aiming to cultivate shared wisdom and a supportive therapeutic community.

Dr. Roxanne Rassti is a highly skilled psychologist with a PhD and qualifications as a Qualified Medical Examiner (QME). She specializes in the assessment and diagnosis of various learning, social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental disabilities in children, teenagers, adults, and elders. Dr. Rassti is known for providing comprehensive psychological evaluations across a broad spectrum of areas, including forensic (civil and criminal), public safety, academic, cognitive, and medical evaluations. Her expertise encompasses important evaluations such as Diagnostic Clarification, Gifted Placement Testing, ADHD assessments, Independent Medical Evaluations, and Competency assessments. Dr. Rassti is recognized as a neutral and independent expert witness and consultant, addressing complex issues such as PTSD and trauma, intellectual disabilities, and personality disorders. She is one of three dedicated psychologists at Central Coast Evaluation Services, a practice devoted to delivering the most up-to-date and impartial psychological evaluations tailored to meet the needs of each individual. With a focus on excellence and compassion, Dr. Rassti strives to empower her clients and provide thorough support throughout their evaluation journey.

John Roorda, a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, specializes in working with adults and elders (65+), addressing issues such as addiction, trauma and PTSD, and mood disorders. He employs a range of effective therapy types, including EMDR, trauma-focused therapy, and the Gottman Method, among others. John believes that EMDR is an exceptionally effective form of psychotherapy, utilizing insights from human attachment and neurobiology to facilitate trauma healing and reprocess challenging life experiences. His treatment approach zeroes in on past experiences that contribute to clinical issues, triggers that elicit dysfunctional emotions, and positive moments necessary for fostering future adaptive behaviors and emotional health. John practices with focused protocols, requiring no homework or exhaustive narratives of events. He holds a strong belief in the resilience of human beings and our extraordinary capacity for change. He is committed to the idea that individuals are inherently inclined toward connection, health, and fulfillment. With his expertise, an attuned and well-trained clinician like John serves as a powerful catalyst for emotional resolution and healing.

Dr. Tim Schenberg, a dedicated therapist with a PhD, understands the complexities of life's journey. He recognizes that navigating these challenges can be overwhelming and that seeking support is a courageous step. His practice attracts individuals, couples, and families grappling with a wide range of difficulties, from family conflicts to emotional disturbances. Dr. Schenberg believes in the power of therapy as a collaborative and nurturing process, essential for fostering healing and growth. He emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship, ensuring that clients feel safe and secure throughout their journey. With extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments for both adults and children, he is also certified to perform child custody evaluations for Family Court. Dr. Schenberg has collaborated with attorneys and the court in critical matters, including divorce, domestic violence, abuse, trauma, and neglect, always striving to provide compassionate and effective support.

Lewis Scott Peterson, a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with an MDiv, works passionately to help individuals and couples navigate the complexities of life and relationships. In a safe and compassionate environment, he provides each client with the support necessary for healing and personal growth. Lewis is particularly committed to helping clients uncover specific patterns and obstacles that hinder intimacy, building on their inherent strengths to foster the relationships they genuinely desire. Recognizing that many simply enter adulthood with high hopes, only to realize that life often presents unexpected challenges, such as relationship distress, spiritual struggles, anxiety, depression, and addiction, Lewis strives to guide individuals and couples through these obstacles, allowing them to experience life more fully. He enjoys working with couples and is dedicated to fostering a therapeutic atmosphere that restores hope and joy within their relationships. Even while addressing difficult issues, he aims to create an enjoyable therapeutic experience where both tears and laughter coexist, enhancing the healing journey.

Dara Sheik is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and therapist specializing in guiding young adults aged 18-38 through the complexities of this transformative stage of life. With a background from New York University (NYU), Dara understands that young adulthood is filled with significant opportunities for building meaningful relationships, forging careers, and carving out personal paths. However, many navigate this journey grappling with indecision, doubts, and fears. He recognizes that stress and unresolved issues can lead to mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and addictions, often compounded by the expectations from parents and societal pressures that can foster feelings of isolation. Through a collaborative, empathetic, and compassionate approach, Dara strives to create a therapeutic space where honesty, authenticity, and self-discovery are prioritized. In today's fast-paced digital environment, many young adults face overwhelming pressures at school and work, leading to heightened perfectionism and loneliness. Therapy, as facilitated by Dara, becomes an essential tool for those struggling in their young adulthood, reminding them they are not alone. By reaching out for support, patients can embark on a transformative journey of understanding, healing, and growth.

Victor Silva-Palacios is a compassionate and dedicated psychologist with a PhD, who has been helping adults navigate life's challenges since graduating from the Wright Institute in 1985. With a deep understanding of issues such as depression, relationship problems, and personality disorders, Victor skillfully employs various therapy types, including psychodynamic, family and marital counseling, psychoanalytic approaches, and psychological testing and evaluation. His patient-centered modalities focus on both individuals and couples, fostering a safe and supportive environment for personal growth and healing. Victor's commitment to his clients shines through his work, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Tyler Sullivan Hartford is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist who understands that many individuals carry the weight of childhood trauma into their adolescent and adult lives. He recognizes that the adaptations made to cope with early life challenges often create patterns that hinder personal freedom, happiness, and fulfillment. Committed to helping each person reach their greatest potential, Tyler facilitates a therapeutic process aimed at increasing awareness of the obstacles to growth and supporting profound transformation. Specializing in deep-rooted issues, he utilizes depth psychotherapy, enhanced by influences of Gestalt and person-centered interventions. Tyler is also well-versed in emerging therapeutic fields that incorporate non-ordinary states of consciousness, including psychedelic therapy, meditation, and breathwork, offering clients unique pathways for integration. He firmly believes that every individual is doing their best to navigate life's challenges and encourages clients to explore limiting patterns while acquiring new skills. With Tyler's guidance, a more comfortable and fulfilling life awaits just around the corner.