Rebecca is a dedicated mental health professional whose journey began in the vibrant community of Compton, CA. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from California State University, Long Beach, where her passion for supporting others flourished. Continuing her education at Azusa Pacific University, Rebecca obtained her Master's degree in Educational & Clinical Counseling and embarked on a fulfilling career in therapy. Since 2020, Rebecca has been actively practicing therapy, bringing empathy and expertise to individuals across diverse settings. Her professional experience spans from community mental health, to private practice, and the school setting, where she has made a significant impact working with students in special education. In community mental health, Rebecca has provided compassionate care to underserved populations in the Antelope Valley, offering support and counseling to individuals facing various mental health challenges. Within the school setting, Rebecca has collaborated closely with educators and families to support students in special education programs. Her experience includes collaborating on assessments, helping develop individualized education plans, and providing therapeutic interventions that promote emotional well-being and academic success. Rebecca’s academic background and hands-on experience have equipped her with a solid foundation in mental health theories and evidence-based practices. She is committed to ongoing professional development, staying abreast of the latest research and therapeutic techniques to better serve her clients. Outside of her clinical practice, Rebecca is an advocate for mental health awareness as an avid participant in her local church community, by actively participating in outreach programs and workshops aimed at reducing stigma and promoting mental wellness.

FAST FACTS

How do you take your coffee?

Decaf, with oatmilk and sugar free sweetener.

In my dowtime you can find me...

playing a game or scrolling on my phone.

If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be?

Jesus

What has been your favorite trip you've taken?

Cancun, Mexico

What is your ideal Saturday?

Waking up anytime I wanted, staying in bed reading, listening to worship music and then watching movies, all day under a blanket, on the couch, with my family.

What is your favorite way to move your body?

Dancing

What was your childhood dream?

To be the first female president.

Who or what is your greatest teacher?

Parenthood

What is the greatest thing about being a therapist?

Being trusted to navigate deep waters alongside my clients.

In between sessions, you can find me...

watching YouTube and listening to podcasts

Sarah has spent time working with young children and adolescents, as well as their families in a home setting. Her focus is supporting clients working through anxiety, and child/ adolescent behavior issues using a cognitive-behavioral approach, identifying the client's strengths, and a solution-focused approach. Sarah enjoys using play therapy with younger clients and supporting parents through the therapeutic process. Sarah earned her B.A. in Psychology at California State University Channel Islands and her M.A. in Clinical Psychology at Saybrook University. Sarah is also in the progress of attaining a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with Saybrook University. She also has experience as a Registered Behavioral Technician implementing Applied Behavior Analysis for families with a child diagnosed with Autism.

FAST FACTS

What has been your favorite trip you've taken?

Europe--Paris France

What is your ideal Saturday?

Staying in my pjs, and listening to music while cleaning.

What is your favorite way to move your body?

Pilates

How do you take your coffee?

A lot of creamer and caramel

What is the greatest thing about being a therapist?

Being able to work with individuals in my community.

In between sessions, you can find me...

Eating snacks

Leyla is an Associate Clinical Social Worker who earned her Masters from Arizona State University. Leyla uses strength-based and client centered approaches to meet the client where they are at and assist them in not only healing but thriving. Leyla has 6 years of experience working with disadvantaged youth, adults, and families. Leyla currently enjoys working with adults and adolescents utilizing cognitive behavioral interventions through a trauma informed lens. Leyla is fluent in both English and Spanish and will be happy to provide therapy in either language to meet her client’s needs.

FAST FACTS

If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be?

Denzel Washington

What has been your favorite trip you've taken?

Xcaret Mexico with my cousins and all our kids.

What is your ideal Saturday?

Waking up to a clean house, relaxing with a book and a good cup of coffee in the morning, and then watching movies with my family in the evening.

What is your favorite way to move your body?

Hiking or paddle boarding

How do you take your coffee?

Espresso with frothed vanilla flavored cream. 

What was your childhood dream?

I wanted to have a lot of kids, be a famous attorney and a fashionista- ALL AT THE SAME TIME!

Who or what is your greatest teacher?

Jesus!

Tiffany is a faith-based therapist who has a passion to help people work through anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. Her clients describe her as easy to talk to, safe, goofy, and upfront. She has a specality in working with those impacted from domestic violence and psychological abuse. Tiffany has training in addressing trauma by using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and also uses Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Tiffany strives to help others feel heard, seen, recovered, and achieve their goals in order to live their healthiest and most fulfilled life.

FAST FACTS

What has been your favorite trip you've taken?

Swimming in Galilee, Israel

What is your ideal Saturday?

Enjoying a warm cup of tea, decompressing at home, or having a picnic with my family

What is your favorite way to move your body?

I enjoy paddle boarding, hiking, swimming, all the things

What was your childhood dream?

Funny enough, it was to a be a therapist. And here we are

In between sessions, you can find me...

You will find me snacking or getting my coffee refill. I have a problem

What is the greatest thing about being a therapist?

Being the person I needed or wanted when I was navigating life's challenges   

I changed careers from an elementary school teacher to therapy after my first child passed away from SIDS.  It was at this time in my life when I first experienced individual therapy, which helped me get through a dark time in my life.  It was then that I began thinking about changing my career path.  My therapist, who also happened to be a bishop in the Episcopal Church, encouraged me to complete the Counseling Skills Certificate at the University of Santa Barbara, which I did.  I received my first Masters in 1989 and worked as an MFT intern in a Middle School and a High School for five years.  This was followed by employment as a children's social worker for Los Angeles County DCFS for more than 16 years.  During the last year or so of social work, I decided to go back to school and re-do my Masters, which was followed by both paid and volunteer internships, which included an out-patient drug treatment program, counseling in an elementary school and high school, and providing therapy to  children in intensive mental health treatment programs.

Fast Facts

How do you take your coffee?

I only drink hot chocolate with whipped cream.

What is your ideal Saturday?

Hiking with my husband

In my downtime you can find me...

Scrapbooking travel photos

If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be?

St. Charles de Foucauld

What has been your favorite trip you've taken?

Scotland

What is your favorite way to move your body?

Working out on the treadmill while watching Outlander

What was your childhood dream?

To become a teacher

Who or what is your greatest teacher?

Jesus

What is the greatest thing about being a therapist?

Having the opportunity to help individuals and families

Jessica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience since 2019, working with clients of all ages from adolescents to adults. She has a background working in school and group practice settings and is experienced in both individual and group work. Although Jessica works eclectically to suit the needs of the individual, she draws from a Client-centered, Humanistic approach. Jessica likes to include approaches such as mindfulness, family-systems, play and art therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies; while also keeping careful consideration of cultural concerns and practices during her sessions. Jessica has experience working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD-related challenges, familial alcoholism and substance abuse, self-esteem, trauma and grief. Jessica sees the client as the true “expert” in their own lives who holds the power and skills within themselves to overcome life’s challenges and she sees herself as a guide and mentor along the way. She likes to use humor and be authentic and genuine in the therapy process, which clients have said they appreciate. Jessica's goal is to help individuals reach their highest potential and to live as their authentic selves leading to happier, more fulfilled lives.

FAST FACTS

What has been your favorite trip you've taken?

Hands down, Boston with my husband and our dog Bella our very first Christmas we were married! 

What is your ideal Saturday?

Spending time with my family

What is your favorite way to move your body?

From my bed to my couch...just kidding! No really does that count? If not then I love basketball, kickboxing, yoga, and hiking. Although I do not do any of these things as much as I would like to!

What was your childhood dream?

To help others

In between sessions, you can find me...

Trying to catch up on notes or chatting with my work besties!

Who or what is your greatest teacher?

My life experiences. I often tell people, that if not for my experiences I would not be who I am today. Good, bad and otherwise I have learned and grown through them all. In actuality, I am still learning and growing through them and although I may not understand them at times, I am grateful for everything I have gained and conitinue to gain through them. 

I am a Filipino/German Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in community mental health for over 8 years in many different programs from in-home services, post-prison release, substance abuse, and intensive mental health. I also have personal experience as an immigrant, and am a child of immigrant parents, who have been through the immigration process . I strive to be culturally aware and understand how our cultrual backgrounds can impact our mental health. As a trauma focused therapist, I happily offer EMDR (eye-movement desensitization reprocessing), an evidence-based therapy for PTSD and other trauma related symptoms. My hope and goal is to provide a safe, calming, and nonjudgmental environment for my clients and to be a guide in helping them reach their goals. I strive to be both empathetic and honest (and whenever possible use humor along the way. I believe laughter helps to heal the heart) when working with my clients. My goal is to help my clients in their journey to healing past traumas so they can move forward and learn to thrive in their lives.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

EMDR Certified and EMDR Certified  Consultant 

FAST FACTS

What is your favorite way to move your body?

I love yoga, something easy that strengthens and stretches your body is my favorite. it always feels good with little effort and lots of slow deep breathing always feelings amazing to me.

What was your childhood dream?

To work with large exotic animals, specifically white tigers,  in a zoo or animal reservation setting

What is the greatest thing about being a therapist?

I love my job, I'm so passionate about helping people and taking this journey of helping people go from just living or surviving to THRIVING in their lives

In between sessions, you can find me...

If I'm in the office; absolutely taking a nap, hanging out in the break room in the bean bag chairs, or doing yoga in the group room. If I'm home...you'll find me cooking or baking bread (my favorite activity)

Who or what is your greatest teacher?

Life has been my greatest teacher, I would not be who I am, or where I am without my life experiences and the people who have been a part , continue to be a part, or have visited my life.

Cadrena (interchangeable with Drena) comes to Healing Solutions Family Therapy Center seeking clinical training and supervision to learn, grow, and strengthen her professional technique and practice with a goal of obtaining the License Clinical Social Worker certification. Cadrena graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in social work from Grambling State University in rural Louisiana where she learned how to observe and evaluate human behavior in a social environment, and a Master of Social Work degree from California State University, Long Beach where she learned how to address and seek solutions to larger scale social problems by research and advocacy.

Cadrena currently has 16 years of experience working in various sectors of the field such as: residential and outpatient mental health treatment, public policy, research and development, community organizing, educational equity, and social/economic justice. Her specialties include improving self-determination (CBT), rewiring the mental state (DBT), and resolving traumas from a humanistic therapy approach. Cadrena has training and interests working with children, youth, families, young and older adults.

Cadrena came into the mental health field due to always questioning existence and the human condition and wanting to know “why” to the multitude of questions that her curious mind had as a child. Additionally, Cadrena appreciates and values the reciprocal nature of the field; being able to experience and witness the will power and growth of those that she serves, as well as her own.

Fast Facts

How do you take your coffee?

Decaffeinated, but is it even coffee at that point?! I prefer teas and I am still discovering which tea is my go-to.

What is your ideal Saturday?

Awakening to quietness because my husband and children intentionally decided to do an outdoor activity (all-day) in order to leave me at home alone to recenter, rebalance and regenerate.

In my downtime, you can find me...

In deep trance, visualizing higher thoughts

If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be?

My paternal grandfather-such a complex, witty, and humorous human being with great stories and words of wisdom. His physical has returned, but the connection remains.

What has been your favorite trip you've taken?

Yet to be experienced.

What is your favorite way to move your body?

Yoga (that I first began practicing at the age of 33), dancing to music and the sounds of Fela Kuti, and hiking in nature.

What was your childhood dream?

To keep my vivid imagination alive. I wanted to be grand, happy, and creative. A magician. In most ways, the dream has come to fruition. Recognizing that magic is the “art and science of transformation.”

Who or what is your greatest teacher?

Ancient wisdoms, eastern philosophies, and motherhood as I focus on the path of evolution and progress.

What is the greatest thing about being a therapist?

The process of healing, and witnessing and experiencing the peace that comes after evolution.

Miranda Ruiz is an open-minded therapist who values being client-centered and genuinely present. She has worked with clients ages 5 and up from all different walks of life and diverse goals in therapy. Her work experience entails of working at a local high school psycho-educating on bullying, supporting students with difficulties in their day-to-day, and mentally preparing athletes. She has been at Healing Solutions since 2023 collaborating with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, unregulated emotions, ADHD, post-traumatic stress, daily life stressors, and more. She has been working in mental health since 2022 and enjoys utilizing Affect Identification & Regulation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Inner Child Work, Expressive Art Therapy, and building coping skills in her work. She takes pride in maintaining a judgement-free and laid-back space to foster a natural and comfortable environment.

FAST FACTS

How do you take your coffee?
I have so much enjoyment for supporting local coffee shops! My go-to is a dirty chai with oat milk hot or iced depending on the weather and what I’m in the mood for. When it comes to Dutch Bros…just about anything!

What is your ideal Saturday?
Waking up around 8/9am to go for a walk with music, a friend, or simply silence. Then going to a coffee shop for breakfast and a latte. Ideally, I’d want to go to the beach with friends and hit up a farmers market and go dancing.

In my downtime you can find me...
Laying on my couch watching Bridgerton or Ted Lasso for the 100th time unapologetically.

If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be?

NIALL HORAN, my favorite boy band member from One Direction!

What has been your favorite trip you've taken?

I was able to take a trip to Egypt for my friend’s wedding. Visiting a new country and culture for their wedding was such a dream. To be there on their special day and explore a whole new world, I felt so lucky. With this trip, I had 7-9 hour layovers in Rome and Paris which have been bucket list places I’ve always wanted to visit. Getting those little sneak peaks of those cities makes me want to go back!

What is your favorite way to move your body?

I love doing yoga and casually kicking a soccer ball around. When my soccer career ended, I started doing yoga and it’s given me that pressure-free space to take care of me. I still love soccer, but running around for 90 minutes isn’t quite enjoyable for me anymore.

What was your childhood dream?

I wanted to be a police officer that made specifically short sleeve shirts and to be a mom of 9 kids. I no longer share this dream with my younger self, but I’d love 9 dogs!

Who or what is your greatest teacher?

Knowledge and research have been my greatest teachers. When fear has kept me from doing things, researching information and gaining knowledge has allowed me to feel comfortable taking more leaps. More leaps leads to more lessons which ultimately creates more growth. And I guess my big sister has taught me a thing or two. Love her!

What is the greatest thing about being a therapist?

Being able to be a part of so many people’s life stories!

In between sessions, you can find me...

Doing documentation, grabbing a snack, or a sweet treat!

Michele is a dedicated and compassionate mental health professional with dual master's degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Addiction Studies from the University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky. She is dual registered as a Professional Clinical Counselor and a Marriage and Family Therapist, bringing a comprehensive and inclusive approach to her practice.

As an Army veteran and a trauma-informed clinician, Michele offers a unique perspective, deeply rooted in both personal experience and professional expertise. She is a proud ally for the LGBTQIA2S+ community, committed to providing supportive and affirming care to individuals of all identities.

A member of the Point Man Ministries of Antelope Valley for the past 16 years and part of the original AV Mobile Vietnam Memorial Wall Committee, Michele is dedicated to supporting fellow veterans, veteran affairs, and the broader community. As a homicide survivor, Michele has a profound understanding of trauma and grief, which informs her specialized approach to counseling.

She is passionate about working with children, adolescents, families, and groups, helping them navigate the complexities of trauma, grief, and other challenges. Michele is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those she serves, using her skills to foster healing, strength, and inclusivity in individuals and communities alike.

Additional Qualifications

EMDR Trained

Fast Facts

How do you take your coffee?

In the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening, and before bed!

What is your ideal Saturday?

Currently, seeing clients and then spending time with my daughters and watching Stargate or X-Files with my husband.

In my downtime you can find me...

Daydreaming, gaming, listening to music, and checking in on my Pop, kids, husband, family, and friends... 

If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be?

My husband, kids, and whoever wants to come along.

What has been your favorite trip you've taken?

Burning Man with my husband & Yosemite and Disneyland with our girls.

What is your favorite way to move your body?

Dancing to Industrial, Goa trance, or Hip Hop.

What was your childhood dream?

I am living it.

Who or what is your greatest teacher?

My children—they're my most important job. My husband, who walks with me through life's minefields, and together we make it through to the other side. And, of course, our amazing animals and rescues who bring so much joy to our lives.

What is the greatest thing about being a therapist?

The greatest thing about being a therapist is becoming a part of my client's world—standing by their side as their advocate and ally. It's about walking with them through the toughest days and moments, sharing laughter whenever possible, and allowing tears to fall when they need to.

My journey into mental health has been both personal and professionally enriching. I earned my Master's in Clinical Psychology from Saybrook University and am pursuing a Ph.D. in the same field. As an ABA therapist for two years, I learned the importance of consistency, celebrating small victories, and the profound impact of compassionate, tailored interventions.

My passion for helping others brought me to this field, driven by a fascination with human resilience and the power of healing through connection. I believe in a humanistic approach to therapy, emphasizing the mind-body-spirit connection for true healing and growth. This holistic perspective guides my practice and commitment to helping others achieve balance and well-being.

Meeting new people and learning their unique stories is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work. Each client’s journey continuously inspires my professional growth and reinforces the importance of compassion, patience, and the capacity for change

Additional Qualifications

Spousal Abuse, Assessment, and Intervention -Seminar Completion Certificate 

Humanistic Stance Towards Aging and Long-Term Care- Seminar Completion Certificate

Fast Facts

How do you take your coffee?

Extra strong!

What is your ideal Saturday?

Definitely spending time with my family and enjoying the outdoors.

In my downtime, you can find me...

Completing my assignments and rewatching my favorite shows

What is your favorite way to move your body?

Going on bike rides and long walks

In between sessions, you can find me...

Being able to genuinely support others throughout their healing experience

Hello! I am a current Master’s student at CSUN, studying to become a counselor with a primary focus on School Counseling. Through substitute teaching and interning within the education system for the past 3 years, I have a strong drive towards providing care to adolescents who are trying to navigate this world. As a queer, Black intern counselor, I strive to ensure that people from all backgrounds feel comfortable and welcome. I strive to ensure that clients are able to reach their goals and are able to continue on with their development into their most secure selves. 

Fast Facts

How do you take your coffee?

I am more of a tea (matcha) drinker, but if I do have coffee I take it Vietnamese style!

What is your ideal Saturday?

My ideal Saturday would be spent in nature (at the beach or in a heavily wooded hike) and end it with a delicious meal at a place I’ve never tried before!

In my downtime, you can find me...

At the gym, going to shows, catching up with friends/family, playing some video games, or reading one of the many books I have on my current reading list!

If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be?

A table full of professional, Michelin star chefs. They would know where to eat and would order all the fantastic items on the menu!

What has been your favorite trip you've taken?

My favorite trip I have taken was to Atlanta, Georgia to visit family over the holidays. I remember stepping off the plane and being so amazed at the amount of lush green everywhere you looked. It was there I had the privilege of touring Martin Luther King Jr.’s childhood home and the Coca-Cola museum. 

What is your favorite way to move your body?

It’s hard to pick just one, but a good long yoga session will always do wonders to my spirit, soul, and sore back.

What was your childhood dream?

My childhood dream was to become a singer/rockstar! Either that or an author of fantasy/fiction books. 

Who or what is your greatest teacher?

Without fail, my greatest teacher has been time and reflection. Without the time allotted to make mistakes and figure out new solutions, and the reflection of those moments, I would have never been able to learn more about myself and grow. 

What is the greatest thing about being a therapist?

The greatest thing about being a therapist is the honor of seeing people have eye-opening realizations and being able to move toward the goals that they set out for themselves. To see people be surprised and proud by what they are able to achieve is such a wonderful experience. 

Hi there! I'm Sue Pommerville, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a dedicated, trauma-informed professional committed to promoting mental health and well-being for individuals from all walks of life. With a diverse skill set and extensive experience in various areas, I strive to provide inclusive and compassionate support to my clients.

As an LGBTQIA+ sensitive practitioner, I prioritize creating a safe and affirming space for individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, or asexual. I understand the unique challenges and experiences faced by the LGBTQIA+ community and work diligently to address their specific needs with empathy and understanding.  I'm dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space where individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations can explore their challenges and positive experiences.  

Moreover, I have a strong commitment to racial justice, I strive to create a safe and inclusive environment for all individuals.  I am committed to ongoing learning and growth in this area to ensure that my practice is inclusive and culturally competent.

Additionally, I have specific knowledge and experience in the realm of alcoholism and addiction. I have worked with alcoholics and addicts, as well as their families providing support, education, and resources to help them navigate the complex dynamics associated with addiction. I believe in a holistic approach to recovery that addresses not only the individual struggling with addiction, but also the impact on their loved ones.

In my career, I have gained significant expertise in child welfare, working closely with children and families who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect. I understand the unique challenges faced by individuals in these circumstances and strive to provide a supportive environment that promotes healing and growth.

I am trained and am in process of certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a highly effective therapy approach for healing trauma and distressing life experiences. With this knowledge, I can guide individuals through the process of reprocessing their traumatic memories, reducing their impact, and fostering resilience.  Furthermore, I am versed in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which help individuals identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. 

With my experience and knowledge in these areas, as well as with mood disorders, psychoses, adjustment disorder, marital and parent-child conflict, intricacies of the juvenile dependency court system I find that I am passionate about helping individuals heal from trauma and navigate life's challenges. Together, we can work towards positive change and personal growth.

Additional Qualifications

EMDR Trained

Fast Facts

How do you take your coffee?

Cream and stevia

What is your ideal Saturday?

a day off of work

In my downtime you can find me...

at home or at Disneyland or with friends

If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be?

my mom

What has been your favorite trip you've taken?

to Jalama Beach

What is your favorite way to move your body?

swimming

What was your childhood dream?

to be a Ph.D.

Who or what is your greatest teacher?

life

What is the greatest thing about being a therapist?

being able to be authentic while helping others