Kaitlyn Thomas

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

I graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a masters in counseling with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy. I enjoy spending time with family and friends and enjoy being outdoors camping, hiking, and going to the beach. I use an integrative approach that takes into consideration what might be most beneficial for each person, couple, or family. My integrative approach may consist of cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy while always working from a humanistic foundation. I believe therapy is important because it allows one to have a safe and nonjudgmental space to process past traumas, negative experiences, and current challenges in order to understand oneself on a deeper level, feel increasingly empowered, and to gain an increased sense of well-being. 

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 

I graduated from California State University, Fullerton Dec. 2017, MS Counseling with a concentration on Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling. I work mainly from a narrative theoretical orientation, seeking to understand people as they work through transitions in life. Within this framework, I collaborate with clients to identify ‘stuck’ points, possibly holding them back and to find new ways to move beyond those points. Therapy can help mobilize a client to a place of renewed perspective, solution-focus, self-care and a growth mindset. Therapy can open new options for clients seeking to heal beyond disruptive episodes in life. Empowerment over past experiences is often a key point in the therapy process. I enjoy listening to live music performances as well as performing my own songs (i.e, open mic, gigs) as hobbies. Other interests are writing poems and short-stories, which are very much related to the narrative way I view life... scripted in its many versions.

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Associated Professional Clinical Counselor  

Hi, my name is Chien-Yi Chiang (Jenny). I have a master's degree from Azusa Pacific University Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy.  I speak fluent Mandarin (Chinese) and English, and I enjoy working with minors and their parents dealing with various issues including anxiety, cultural adjustment issues, and communication problems. I use client-centered play with children and narrative orientation with adolescents and adults. My professional goal is to help my clients explore their strengths and character traits to empower and encourage them to overcome their difficulties.  

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist 

Hi, my name is Nikki Abastillas. I am attending Alliant International University. As a Filipino American, I am fluent in Tagalog and English. On my spare time, I enjoy sketching, trying out new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends. My clinical work focusses on approaching clients from Psychodynamic/Psychoanalysis Therapy.

With my cultural background, I understand that every individual has their own cultural beliefs and practices that influences the development and formation of their character. I genuinely believe that the root causes of an individual’s problems usually stem from sources such as, such as their socioeconomic, technical, institutional, environmental factors, or generational beliefs and behavioral factors within their system. I believe that symptoms can be reduced by bringing these conflicts into their conscious awareness. My methods of bringing these unconscious behaviors or beliefs to light may entail creative interventions, such as art therapy or music therapy.

All things considered, my greatest hopes and intentions with therapy is to serve the underserved while providing them the emotional security that they want and need. 

Associate Professional Clinical Counselor

Hi, my name is Anna Rodriguez. I am a practicum student working towards obtaining my LPCC licensure with my master's in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling from Concordia University Irvine. I am passionate about mental health, and I believe that everyone is unique, and therapy should be tailored to fit that person's individual/relational needs. I enjoy working with adolescents/young adults and helping them navigate the adverse challenges they may experience at such a critical developmental stage. I enjoy working from a client-centered orientation because it provides clients with genuineness, empathy, attunement, and validation. Working from a client-centered approach gives me the ability to support clients in a non-judgmental way while offering unconditional positive regard and aiding clients in discovering their strengths and fulfilling their potential.   I am fluent in English and Spanish. My professional prospect is to aid individuals of all ages and backgrounds to improve their interpersonal skills, relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression, gain greater confidence, and regain emotional balance.

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist 

 Hello! My name is Judy. I’m in the last year of the Master’s in Counseling program at Hope International University. I am fluent in Korean (conversational) and English (professional). I have more than 10 years of experience as a university student affairs staff working with international students. My interest in mental health was born out of my desire to see individuals achieve holistic wellness and develop a strong sense of self so that they can achieve their goals. I am committed to providing collaborative, client-centered therapy that integrates techniques that are appropriate to each client’s needs. I believe that everyone has the ability and resources to overcome their difficulties with the help of therapy. I aim to be an empathetic clinician who helps each client feel safe as they work through their challenges and make the changes they want to make in their life. I believe in celebrating and affirming diversity in all its forms and will work from each client’s worldview, identity, values, and beliefs. I practice self-care through drawing, painting, and visiting art museums.  

Associate Professional Clinical Counselor

 Hi, my name is Allison Rivera-Krause, and I am a graduate counseling intern. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from National University and am working towards a Master’s in Counseling from Concordia University Irvine. Upon graduating, I plan to obtain licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California. I am happy to work with individuals of all age groups. Throughout my counseling journey, I have enjoyed working with children, adolescents, and adults because I can help a broad range of individuals across the lifespan. I have sincerely enjoyed seeing children grow throughout adolescence and adolescents transition into adulthood. I am proud to serve my community and help individuals and families meet their goals. My theoretical orientation includes Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Reality Therapy/Choice Theory, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am compassionate in helping others to achieve wellness through adaptive coping strategies, exploring healthy stress-reduction techniques, reaching a state of self-awareness and acceptance, and building on solutions to resolve issues. I strongly believe in a collaborative therapeutic relationship. I strive to promote a person-centered approach for all and tailor treatment goals to suit the needs of all individuals.