Ruth Christine Dimagmaliw, a skilled marriage and family therapist (LMFT), specializes in providing support to women of color who are children of immigrants or multi-generational Americans. She understands the everyday stresses that these individuals face, which often stem from navigating cultural values, familial relationships, and societal expectations. Ruth has a passion for helping her clients find their purpose and courageously lead authentic, choice-filled lives, while she encourages exploration of the various facets of their identity. Her ultimate aim is to offer a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment where clients can feel validated and heard, enabling them to access their inner strengths and inspire positive changes. Ruth acknowledges each person as a unique individual, rich with diverse narratives. Through strengths-based approaches, she guides clients toward recognizing and leveraging their own strengths in order to effect meaningful shifts in their lives. With Ruth by their side, clients can embark on their journey of transformation knowing they do not have to navigate it alone.

Christine Melendres is a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to helping high-achieving women of color navigate the complexities of mental health. She understands the challenges faced by those who often put their mental well-being at the bottom of their to-do list. Christine specializes in working with clients who feel overwhelmed, struggle with anxiety, and have difficulty setting healthy boundaries. Her approach is culturally sensitive and trauma-informed, emphasizing self-compassion and personal growth. Utilizing a range of therapeutic modalities, including Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), she tailors her interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual. With her warmth and dedication, Christine empowers her clients to find clarity, reclaim their self-worth, and prioritize their mental health. She is committed to providing a safe space for individuals and families, fostering healing and resilience in their journeys toward well-being.

Michelle Anderson is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist (MA, LMFT) with a passion for empowering adults and teens alike. Guided by the belief that 'We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.' - Brené Brown, she works closely with individuals aged 18-40 to enhance self-esteem, acknowledge their worth, establish boundaries, and process trauma. Michelle's practice emphasizes the importance of the relationship clients have with themselves, fostering healthy connections in all aspects of their lives. She also enjoys supporting high school-aged teenagers in addressing various challenges, including managing anxiety and depression, exploring gender and orientation, and navigating friendships and dating. Her therapeutic approach embraces compassion and accountability, encouraging individuals to achieve meaningful change. By integrating humanistic theory with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques, Michelle equips clients with effective coping skills while challenging negative narratives. Additionally, her experience in domestic violence work allows her to educate clients about recognizing unhealthy behaviors, identifying red flags, and setting healthy boundaries. Michelle’s guiding principle is that knowledge is power, especially in the journey to breaking the cycle of abuse.