Our Team

 

Ariel Landrum, LMFT, ATR
Clinical Director, (she/her)

Ariel Lounette Landrum is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Art Therapist. She is a proud Filipino American, currently practicing out of Reseda, California. She specializes in Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Art Therapy.

She has worked with children ages 3-17 years old, adults 18-61 years old, and senior citizens 62-83 years old. Populations and issues she specializes in include: struggles for military members and their families, LGBTQIA+ issues, and surviving sexual assault.

Ariel has worked in school, home-based, hospital, residential, and methadone clinic settings. She has worked with couples, families, individuals, and groups. She started Guidance Teletherapy in hopes of providing affordable mental health treatment to individuals throughout the U.S.

Services: Teletherapy, ESA Assessment and Certification, Gender Affirmation Surgery Letters, Certificate of Merit, and Organizational Mental Health (Consulting and Training)
Languages: English
License Number: LMFT 91156, LCMFT 2955, LMFT 2736-R, TPMF 24, LMFT 1788, T1688, and LMFT 12870743-3902
State License or Registration Jurisdiction: California, Kansas, Nevada, Florida, Colorado, Oregon, and Utah
Asynchronous Messaging: Meta
Letters: Gender Affirmation Surgery letters and ESA letters
Insurance:
Currently not on any insurance panels.
EAPs: Modern Health, ComPsych, Spring Health, Wellspring, and Lyra
Ketamine Therapy: Nue.Life
Professional Memberships: American Psychological Association, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, California Association of Marriage Family Therapists, American Art Therapy Association, and Southern California Art Therapy Association
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/airyell3000/
Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ariel-l-landrum-los-angeles-ca/753688
Contact Info: alandrum@guidancett.com
Service Prices:

  • Individual Therapy Adult: $180

  • Individual Therapy Child: $190

  • ESA Assessment: From $170-$190

  • Gender Affirmation Letter: $110

 

Stephanie Kinney, LMFT, PMH-C
Clinician, (she/her)

Stephanie Kinney is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Perinatal Mental Health specialist who is passionate about helping people achieve their goals and live happy, healthy, rewarding lives. She specializes in providing counseling and psychotherapy services to adults, couples, and families who are struggling with issues related to Postpartum Depression/Anxiety, Domestic Violence, Parenting, Substance Use, and more. 

Stephanie received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Phoenix and then went on to obtain her M.A. in Psychology from Phillips Graduate University. Currently, she is pursuing her Psy.D in Clinical Psychology from California Southern University. Stephanie has post-master’s training in Perinatal Mental Health, Seeking Safety, and TFCBT.
Stephanie has worked in a variety of inpatient and residential drug treatment programs assisting those with co-occurring mental health and chemical dependency disorders. She has also worked in outpatient centers helping survivors of domestic violence and their families. She now holds a private practice in Woodland Hills, CA 

Services: Teletherapy, ESA Assessment and Certification, SAP evaluations, Certificate of Merit, and Organizational Mental Health (Consulting and Training)
Languages: English
License Number: LMFT 104392, LMFT 2558, LMFT 1777, T1696, TPMF 86, LMFT204223, LMFT2100230, LMFT15724, LMFT1277490-3902, LMFT 0717001931
State License Jurisdiction:
California, Nevada, Colorado, Oregon, Florida, Texas, Ohio, Arizona, Utah, and Virginia
Asynchronous Messaging: None
Letters: ESA letters
Insurance: Currently not on any insurance panels.
EAPs: Modern Health and ComPsych
Professional Memberships: American Psychological Association and California Association of  Marriage and Family Therapists
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-marie-kinney-m-a-lmft-0859b8140
Website: https://nmwfc.com/
Contact Info: skinney@guidancett.com

 

Serena Hsieh, LMFT, ATR-BC
Clinician, (she/her)

Serena Hsieh is a professional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Board Certified Art Therapist. She is also a bilingual Taiwanese American. Her specialization is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Art Therapy, focusing on personal growth. 

Serena has been a psychotherapist at methadone clinics, home-based, and hospital in-patient settings. She empowers her clients with tools and information to help them work toward their goals and build on their strengths. She believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to be seen and heard. Serena has also recently completed the Tier One and Tier Two training conducted by Star Behavioral Health Providers, learning how specialized treatment for military members, veterans, and their families.

Serena is passionate about helping clients find their voice through a creative and collaborative process. Providing a safe and non-judgmental environment is a priority in her therapeutic practice and promoting healthy thinking skills. She strives to help clients fulfill their potential and maximize their well-being.

Services: Teletherapy, ESA Assessment and Certification, and Certificate of Merit
Languages: English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese
License Number: LMFT 210123, ATR-BC #16-216
State License Jurisdiction:
California
Asynchronous Messaging: Currently not on any asynchronous messaging platforms.
Letters: ESA Lettters
Insurance: Currently not on any insurance panels.
EAPs: Modern Health, ComPsych, and Lyra
Ketamine Therapy: Nue.Life
Professional Memberships: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, California Association of Marriage Family Therapists, American Art Therapy Association, Southern California Art Therapy Association, and Star Behavioral Health Providers
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-hsieh-lmft-atr-bc-31b17a59/
TherapyDen: https://www.therapyden.com/therapist/serena-hsieh-arcadia-ca
Service Prices:

  • Individual Therapy Adult: $180

  • Individual Therapy Child $180

  • ESA Assessment: From $170-$190

 

Jamila Mahfudh, LMFT
Clinician, (she/her)

Jamila Mahfudh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who loves providing an environment where tweens, teens, young adults, and the young at heart can be their authentic selves in therapy and use their passions and interests to create positive change in their lives. Some of her identities include being Black, Latinx, Middle Eastern, and a geek and gamer. Practicing in San Diego, California, Jamila’s private practice supports individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, anger management issues, substance misuse, and more. She has a knack for helping those who feel misunderstood, are Highly Sensitive People (HSP), or have a hard time opening up to helping professionals.

Jamila works from a strength-based lens, utilizing Solution Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy to walk alongside the person on their way to their vision of a happier, hopeful, and successful life. In addition, she has trained in the somatic, brain, and body modalities of EMDR and Brainspotting, allowing people to engage in therapy that goes beyond talk therapy to bring about lasting change.

Jamila has a passion for joining each person’s unique world, learning about who a person really is inside, and bringing about their strengths and resilience to overcome life’s toughest challenges. With this comes the idea that everyone has the capacity for change, and she would love to support her clients in leveling up aspects of themselves to get past the barriers that are holding them back. Jamila believes that sometimes all that is needed is a little guidance, practice, understanding, and support to move forward and reach one’s full potential. Jamila has worked in school, outpatient substance use recovery, and residential settings with teens, adults, and their families.

Free Consultation: I will provide free 20-minute consultation to answer questions and assure fit via phone or Zoom.
Services:
Teletherapy for teens and adolcensts
Languages: English
License Number: LMFT 99405
State License Jurisdiction:
California
Asynchronous Messaging: Meta
Letters: None
Insurance: Currently not on any insurance panels.
EAPs: Modern Health
Professional Memberships: California Association of Marriage Family Therapists
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamila-mahfudh-b75707108
Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jamila-mahfudh-san-diego-ca/838267
TherapyDen: https://www.therapyden.com/therapist/jamila-mahfudh-san-diego-ca
Website: https://www.jamilatherapy.com/
Contact Info: jm@jamilatherapy.com
Service Prices:

  • Individual Therapy Adult and Teen for 45-50 mins: $180

  • Individual Therapy Adult and Teen for 75-80 mins: $270

  • Family Therapy for 45-50 mins: $200

  • Family Therapy for 75-80 mins: $300

 

Ceccily Bednash, LMFT, ATR
Clinician, (she/her)

Ceccily Bednash is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Art Therapist who works out of Los Angeles, CA. She has developed a holistic approach to healing. Her mind/body/spirit approach to mental health and wellness is driven by the philosophy that prevention and building resilience is just as important as treatment. Ceccily understands that everyone may need additional support at some point in their life and asking for help is the first step towards having a happy and healthy life. She is a board member for Remainders Creative Reuse where she designs and implements community-based art programming using early intervention and prevention principles. Ceccily is also an Arts for LA Cultural Policy Fellow and arts advocate. She is the Founder and CEO of Creative Wellness Institute.

Ceccily specializes in depression, anxiety, young adult treatment, and career exploration and development. Ceccily had a prior 10-year career working for a Fortune 500 Company before becoming a therapist, which has to lead her to specialize in career development, interview anxiety, and work/life balance. She does all this with the goal of helping her clients find their purpose and passion.

Services: Teletherapy
Languages: English
License Number: LMFT 118797
State License Jurisdiction:
California
Asynchronous Messaging: Currently not on any asynchronous messaging platforms.
Letters: None
Insurance: Currently not on any insurance panels.
EAPs: ComPsych
Ketamine Therapy: Currently associated with Nue.Life
Professional Memberships: Remainders Creative Reuse and Arts for LA
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceccily-bednash-ma-lmft-atr-9637ba132/
Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/creative-wellness-institute-pasadena-ca/335923
Website: https://ceccilybednash.tribesites.com/
Contact Info: cbednash@guidancett.com

 

Kevin Boyd, LCSW
Clinician, (he/him)

Kevin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10+ years of experience. He caters treatment plans to individual clients and incorporates his clients’ creativity in the sessions – such as passion for arts, music, hip hop culture, sports, outdoor activities, or video games. This approach helps clients tap into their own inherent strengths to process their past, embrace their present, and step into their future.  He fully believes that the future is full of hope.

He specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused, and person-centered treatment. His experience includes working with youth and adults, creatives, and professionals with issues ranging from men’s issues, trauma, substance abuse, anger management problems, anxiety, and depression.

Services: Teletherapy with clients ages 15 and up
Languages: English
License Number: #66628, #09927719, #C014614, #L13281, #13196390-3501
State License Jurisdiction:
California, Colorado, North Carolina, Oregon, and Utah
Asynchronous Messaging: Currently not on any asynchronous messaging platforms.
Letters: None
Insurance: Currently not on any insurance panels but will provide superbill for those with out-of-network benefits.
EAPs: Modern Health and ComPsych
Philitrophic Work: Donations to One Percent for the Planet
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-boyd-lcsw
Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kevin-boyd-santa-monica-ca/830821
Website: https://www.futurefullofhope.com/
Contact Info: kevinboyd@kevinboydlcsw.com
Service Prices:

  • Individual Therapy Adult: $180

  • Individual Therapy Child/Teen: $200

 

Stacey Inal, LMFT
Clinician (she/her)

Stacey’s clients say they love working with her because she is open and relatable. Often humor enters their sessions and sometimes tears do too. At the end of the day, Stacey’s goal is about supporting amazing women on this journey we call life.
As a trauma-informed specialist, she helps women understand what is standing in their way and help clients live happier, more fulfilling lives. Stacey’s unique background of having both a psychology master’s degree and a business master’s degree allows her to offer valuable insight into the world. As a mother and wife, she understands first-hand the demands placed on women at work and at home.
Stacey is also an EMDR therapist providing EMDR treatment to her clients. In treatment, she helps connect the dots and implement strategies to uplift her clients’ spirits. The client will be in the driver’s seat and Stacey will be there to teach tools to navigate challenges or obstacles in front of them.

Services: Teletherapy, Certificate of Merit, and Organizational Mental Health (Consulting and Training)
Languages: English
License Number: LMFT120626 & TPMF531
State License Jurisdiction:
California and Florida
Asynchronous Messaging: Currently not on any asynchronous messaging platforms.
Letters: ESA Letters
Insurance: Currently not on any insurance panels.
EAPs: Currently not on any EAP panels.
Professional Memberships: California Association of Marriage Family Therapists
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyinal/
Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/stacey-inal-monrovia-ca/294923
Website: http://www.staceyinal.com/
Contact Info: stacey@staceyinal.com
Service Prices: Offers free 15 minute phone consultation

  • Intake Session: Individuals $200/ Couples $250

  • Individual Therapy Adult: $200

  • Individual Therapy Child: $200

  • Couples/Marriage Therapy: $260

  • Family Therapy: $250

  • ESA Assessment: From $150

 

Jessica Medina, LMFT
Clinician (she/her)

Jessica Medina is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a proud commitment to serving the LGBTQIA+ community as a therapist based in Orange County, California. She specializes in Narrative Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, and geek therapy, with an additional focus on treating neurodivergent clients.

Jessica has extensive experience working across a broad age range, from children aged 6-17 to adults 18-65. Her expertise includes school-based counseling, facilitating groups, training clinicians in video game interventions, and catering to couples, families, individuals, and groups.

Her specialization extends to addressing a wide array of concerns and populations, including family-of-origin difficulties, divorce, trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, sexual assault, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals.

Free Consultation: I will provide a free 20-minute consultation via phone or Zoom to answer questions and ensure fit.
Services:
Teletherapy, ESA Assessment and Letter, Gender Affirmation Surgery Letters, Certificate of Merit, and EAP Sessions
Languages: English
License Number: LMFT129383 and LMFT21725-875
State License Jurisdiction:
California and Temporary Credential held in Wisconson
Asynchronous Messaging: Currently not on any asynchronous messaging platforms.
Letters: Gender Affirming Surgery Letter and ESA Letter
Insurance: Aetna, Cigna, and Optum
EAPs: ComPsych and Modern Health
Professional Memberships: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and California Association of Marriage Family Therapists
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jehrman/
Website: https://www.happylilbrains.com/
Contact Info: happylilbrains@gmail.com
Service Prices:

  • Individual Therapy Adult: $185 before 5 pm/$210 after 5 pm

  • Individual Therapy Child: $185 before 5 pm/$210 after 5 pm

  • ESA Assessment: From $90-$170

  • Gender Affirming Surgery Letter: $150

 

Gregory Tilden, LMFT
Clinician (he/him)

Gregory Tilden is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist based out of the SF Bay Area. With extensive training working with children, adolescents, couples, and individuals, Gregory believes in helping clients find practical solutions to life’s challenges, while also holding space for his clients to develop their own inner wisdom.

Gregory has worked extensively with individuals experiencing homelessness, in school settings, with couples of all ages, and with children and adolescents throughout the Bay Area. Gregory specializes in working with young adults, teenagers, survivors of abuse, and adoptees. He is also trained to assist clients through the process of ketamine-assisted therapy.

Gregory draws inspiration in helping people think and live more creatively, incorporating mindfulness and existential approaches in his work. Gregory has training in EFT for couples, as well as years of training in psychological astrology and art therapy. Fundamentally, he believes in the process of therapy as a collaborative, creative process, that can be challenging, playful, deep, and fundamentally rewarding.

Gregory is passionate about helping people achieve their goals & growing through life to emerge stronger, wiser, and more authentic people. Gregory received his B.A. from Ithaca College in Philosophy & Religion, with a minor in Music, and his M.A. from California Institute of Integral Studies in Counseling Psychology.

Free Consultation: I will provide a free 10-15 minute consultation to answer questions and assure fit via phone.
Services:
Teletherapy, ESA Assessment and Certification, Gender Affirmation Surgery Letters, and Certificate of Merit
Languages: English
License Number: LMFT 125005
State License Jurisdiction:
California & states allowing out-of-state telehealth due to COVID-19 Emergency orders
Asynchronous Messaging: Meta
Letters: Gender Affirmation Surgery letters and ESA letters
Insurance: Currently not on any insurance panels.
EAPs: Modern Health
Ketamine Therapy: Nue.Life and Private Pay
Professional Memberships: California Association of Marriage Family Therapists - Redwood Chapter and California Association of Marriage Family Therapists - Marin Chapter
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorytilden/
Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/gregory-michael-tilden-windsor-ca/874272
Website: https://www.gregtilden.com/
Contact Info: gregorytilden.lmft@gmail.com
Service Prices:

  • Individual Therapy Adult/Adolescents: $180

  • Couples Therapy: $195

  • ESA Assessment: From $90-$170

  • Gender Affirmation Letter: $150

 

Tia Brisco, LMFT
Clinician (she/her)

Tia Brisco is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a corporate mental wellness specialist passionate about supporting the mental health of both employees and organizations. Tia specializes in grief/loss, major life transitions, first responders, and work/life balance.

Tia received her B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development from California State University, Northridge. She also obtained her M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Northridge. She is affectionately known as “The Corporate Therapist,” as she has served over 500 corporations and organizations as a mental health consultant and trainer. Tia has been featured in Voyage LA and Shout Out LA, where her organizational mental health work has been highlighted.

Services: Organizational Mental Health (Consulting, Training, Crisis Management), SAP evaluations, DUI evaluations, ESA Assessment, Certificate of Merit
Languages: English
License Number: CA-#104550, TX-#203816, NV-#4259-R, AZ-# 15790
State License Jurisdiction:
California, Nevada, Arizona, and Texas
Asynchronous Messaging: None
Letters: Substance Abuse Evaluation (SAP), ESA, DUI
Insurance: Currently not on any insurance panels.
EAPs: Modern Health, Compsych, Lyra, and Cigna EAP
Ketamine Therapy: None
Professional Memberships: California Association of Marriage Family Therapists
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/tia-marie-brisco-lmft-197718102
Contact Info: tbriscolmft@gmail.com
Service Prices:

  • SAP: $500

  • Corporate Consult or Training: Varies

  • ESA Assessment: From $75-$150

 

Emily Adili, LMFT
Clinician (she/her)

Emily R. Adili is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of Woodland Hills, CA. She is a strengths-based family systems therapist that works with children, teens, young adults, and their families. Whether it be due to symptoms of anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, substance use, or difficulty communicating with the ones you love, she is there to help you, your family, and your relationships work cohesively and thrive.

Emily has extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ populations, those struggling with substance use, and children/teens/young adults. She truly enjoys working with adolescents, helping empower young people to find their voice and learn the skills to become confident and capable as they enter their next stage of life. She often incorporates art therapy into her work with kiddos. Emily has worked in school-based mental health, youth and family mental health treatment, substance use inpatient/outpatient treatment, as well as for a youth LGBTQIA+ suicide prevention and crisis hotline.

Services: Teletherapy, ESA Assessment and Certification, Gender Affirmation Surgery Letters, Certificate of Merit
Languages: English
License Number: 129450
State License Jurisdiction:
California
Asynchronous Messaging: None
Letters: Gender Affirmation Surgery Letters and ESA Letters
Insurance: None
EAPs: Compsych, Wellspring, and Spring Health
Ketamine Therapy: None
Professional Memberships: Los Angeles CAMFT, California Association of Marriage Family Therapists, Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology Alumni Association, and Psi Chi - International Honor Society of Psychology
Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/emily-r-adili-woodland-hills-ca/930298
Website: https://www.emilyradililmft.com/
Contact Info: eadili.lmft@gmail.com
Service Prices: Contact directly for prices

 

Lytara Garcia, LCSW
Clinician (she/her)

Lytara Garcia is a licensed clinical social worker from Palmdale, California. Lytara has various training in cognitive behavioral therapy, harm reduction, and mindfulness, working with adults and senior citizens. Lytara considers herself an eclectic practitioner who utilizes various theories and interventions for those suffering from unhealed trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and Bi-Polar. Lytara will help you build a treatment plan to meet your needs and learning style by incorporating mindfulness, relaxation skills, effective communication, assertive communication, and inquiry in journaling.

Lytara completed her AA credits in Social Work in 2008 at El Camino Community College, which led her to complete her BA in Social Work in 2010 at Cal State University of Los Angeles. She then continued her studies at the University of Southern California in 2014 (GO TROJANS!!), and in 2021 Lytara earned her license in clinical social work.

Services: Teletherapy, Individuals ages 25 & older, and SAP evaluations
Languages: English
License Number: #101025
State License Jurisdiction:
California
Asynchronous Messaging: None
Letters: None
Insurance: Aetna, Oxford, United Healthcare, Ocara Health, and Cigna - Connect with insurance Headway
EAPs: LifeWorks and Curalinc
Ketamine Therapy: None
Professional Memberships: None
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lytara-garcia-8b1bba99/
Service Prices:

  • Individual Adult Therapy: $180

  • SAP: $500

 

Taune Lyons, LMFT
Clinician (she/her)

Taune Lyons is a trauma-informed licensed psychotherapist who specializes in somatic embodiment therapy, emotional psychoeducation and resiliency, as well as attachment theory. She is trained in Somatic Experiencing and heavily influenced by parts work, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Depth Psychology with notable influence from mindfulness, meditation, active imagination and Nonviolent Communication. 

She works with individuals and couples to heal protective patterns that keep them from healthily relating to themselves and others, to reclaim unmet emotional needs, obtain flexible and secure boundaries, and cultivate inner safety and intimacy in the present moment.

If Esther Perel’s adage of “The quality of our relationships dictates the quality of our lives” then this also includes the relationship we have with our inner lives, as well as with coworkers, colleagues, and loved ones. Because of this, she loves working to support healing in inner and interconnection.

Services: Teletherapy, Individuals ages 25 & older, and SAP evaluations
Languages: English
License Number: LMFT 138435
State License Jurisdiction:
California & states allowing out-of-state telehealth due to COVID-19 Emergency orders
Asynchronous Messaging: None
Letters: None
Insurance: Currently not on any insurance panels
EAPs: LifeWorks and Curalinc
Ketamine Therapy: None
Professional Memberships: California Association of Marriage Family
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taune-lyons
Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/taune-lyons-san-francisco-ca/766537
Website: https://www.taunelyons.com
Service Prices:

  • Individual Adult Therapy: $185 before 5 pm / $210 after 5 pm

  • Couples Therapy: $240

 

Jamayla Gray, APCC
Intern (she/her)

Jamayla Gray is a Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC6972. Jamayla Gray works for Stripes That Heal, LLC under supervision with Ariel Landrum, LMFT. Jamayla received her Master of Science in Mental Health Clinical Counseling from the University of Phoenix and Bachelor of Science in Human Services from the University of Phoenix. She has experience in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Holistic Therapy, Dialectical Behavior therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. She believes in developing a healthy relationship with her clients to overcome life's challenges and reach their personal goals.

She is devoted to helping individuals with mental illness, LGBTQ+, addiction, depression, anxiety, conflict relationships and anger issues. Jamayla has worked in a residential, school, hospital, and drug treatment programs setting. She is currently working with anger management and domestic violence population in a Transition home setting.

 

Irene Silva, ACSW
Intern (she/her)

Irene is a second-year graduate student pursuing a Master of Art in Art Therapy at Cedar Crest College. Her approach to art therapy comes from a humanistic lens. She believes in the healing power of art and the creative process.

Her experience includes assisting members of the blind community using sculpture techniques that supported clients’ resilience, autonomy, and feeling of connection to others. Her work in social services gave her insights into family dynamics. In addition to assisting families in accessing community resources, Irene also assisted youth in developing a sense of safety, trust, and better problem-solving skills by facilitating peer group sessions. Irene’s first year internship involved collaborating with art, movement, and drama therapists to support individuals struggling with eating disorders.

Her goal is to meet her clients where they are and to support them in their healing journey through art and talk therapy. She believes the client is the expert in their experiences and it would be her great honor to work alongside them.