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Anela Richie M.A. LMFT 115341

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider
Mental Health Supervisor

A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the great state of California with experience treating individuals and families who have anxiety and depression stemming from issues people experience as they transition to different phases in their lives.

As an Air Force veteran, I am uniquely qualified to assist members of the military and their families as they face many of the challenges that are specific to the military community.

With the high percentage of positive results Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the predominate treatment option chosen by mental health practitioners for its effectiveness and ability to teach clients coping skills they can use after treatment ends.

My passion has always been helping people, even while in the military. Helping people realize their true potential, find their happiness or work through what they could not go a minute without thinking about; no matter what it may be.

Shannon Rodriguez LMFT 150251

Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider & Supervisor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

A licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shannon is a graduate from Chapman University with a Master of Arts in Psychology. Shannon chose a career in mental health due to her extreme curiosity for the decision-making process and the human behavior that accompanies decision making.

Shannon has worked in many different settings prior to joining A Mindful You such as treating clients in a residential substance facility, treating domestic violence survivors as well as clients that are on probations and need court ordered mental health support.

Shannon is experienced in providing support to individuals and shines in her groups. At A Mindful You Shannon runs several groups starting with a men’s support group, a women’s support group and working with people on regulating their emotions.

Shannon’s approach to therapy is to meet her clients where they are at. Feeling that nothing should be forced, and the therapeutic relationship is of mutual respect and understanding by the client and the therapist. She like to focus on each client’s individual goals and learning what value is placed on those goals to help achieve them.

In her off-time Shannon likes to spend time in nature walking, hiking and is even happier when she gets to spend nature time with her family.

Angela Ocasio, ACSW 106031

Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker
Supervised by Anela Richie, LMFT
Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider

A registered Associate Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California (USC) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Humanities from the University of Maryland University College (UMUC). I also completed additional coursework to obtain my Pupil Personnel Services Credential.

As an Army veteran and the spouse of a retired Marine, I am familiar with the unique challenges associated with the profession and within the community. Specific challenges may include anxiety, PTSD, depression, anger management and family/relationship conflict.

Having previously worked for the Department of Social Services, Inland Regional Center and the local school district (elementary) as a mental health professional, I am experienced in both behavioral health and the child welfare fields.

I am experienced in treating children, adolescent and adult clients. I believe in meeting clients where they are by establishing rapport and creating a non-judgmental environment in order to facilitate open communication. By utilizing evidence-based interventions such as Motivational Interviewing, Problem Solving Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I hope to empower clients and provide them with the best possible therapeutic experience.

Tiffany Burgess AMFT 137280

Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Supervised by Anela Richie, LMFT

A Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), with a Masters in Counseling from Saint Martins University in Washington State.

My professional experience and passion includes working with military from all walks of life. From active duty and retired service members to the family members that support and serve alongside their service member or veteran.

As a therapist I take a “walk beside you” judgment free approach using evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gestalt therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SBFT) to help support, encourage and empower the client(s) to a healthier being.

I hold both in person and virtual sessions where I see couples, adult individuals and delve into many of life’s issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, grief, complex grief and issues specific to couples like infidelity. Together we will build a therapeutic alliance, putting together a treatment plan with your specific measurable goals in mind.

Margarita Amparo AMFT 150801

Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Supervised by Anela Richie

A registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s in Counseling from Palo Alto University and a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice from Sacramento State University. As a United States Air Force veteran and spouse of a retired Army veteran, I am deeply attuned to the unique challenges faced by those in military service. My experience includes supporting veterans dealing with grief, and at The Elizabeth Hospice, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with grieving children, adolescents, and adults. 

Since 2018, I have worked with children with autism, ADHD, and other disabilities, helping them and their families navigate their unique needs. I believe that each client is truly unique, and I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where individuals feel fully supported in their healing journey. I utilize evidence-based interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy and person-centered therapy, adapting my approach to honor each person’s needs and strengths. Together, we explore coping strategies that resonate with who they are, empowering them to move forward with resilience.

Karina Allen AMFT 125467

Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker
Supervised by Anela Richie

Karina’s journey to becoming a counselor has been profoundly shaped by resilience and personal transformation. Her own experiences have fostered a deep empathy and understanding of others’ struggles. Passionate about using her life experiences to help children, teens, and adults navigate their healing journeys, Karina believes in the power of empathy, connection, and personalizing therapy to each client’s needs and strengths. With a focus on empowering individuals to regain their self-worth, she states, “My approach centers on building strong, supportive relationships with my clients. I engage with each person in a way that respects their individuality, strengths, and unique experiences. I provide a judgment-free space where healing can take place.”

Karina works with children, teens, and adults to address social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. She provides support for complex issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, and chronic illness. Her approach is deeply rooted in empathy, compassion, and her personal lived experiences, ensuring each client receives care tailored to their unique needs and strengths.

Karina’s areas of specialization include Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps modify thinking patterns to relieve symptoms by fostering awareness of thoughts, feelings, and emotions ad Strength-Based Therapy, that focuses on uncovering and building on each client’s unique strengths. 

Liliana Lemus Diaz AMFT 152624

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Supervised by Anela Richie

A bilingual (English/Spanish) Associate Marriage Family Therapist with a Master’s of Science in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University and a Bachelor’s of Science in Correctional Program Support Services from University of Phoenix. 

As the wife of a Marine Corps veteran, my personal experience within the military lifestyle is what inspired me to become a therapist and be able to help individuals, children and families. I am able to understand the demanding military lifestyle that comes with deployments, separations, training cycles, and reintegration.

My professional experience includes working in a school setting providing services to adolescents and their families that are experiencing grief and loss, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, relational/familial problems, and anger management, 

As a therapist, I am passionate about taking a client-centered/person-centered approach. I strongly believe that establishing a strong therapeutic alliance is imperative to being able to provide a safe space for the client where they can feel supported, valued, and empowered. I utilize evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy during treatment to help clients achieve their goals and prosper after treatment. 

Shelby Fonda, AMFT 151990

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Supervised by Anela Richie
Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider

An Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and recent graduate of the Masters of Arts in Psychology from California Baptist University, and a Bachelors in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Cal State Dominguez Hills.

I am passionate about holistic healing with a focus on mental and behavioral health. During my time in college I worked as a Behavioral Health technician providing in home services to kids and their families with emphasis on Autism, parenting techniques, family turmoil, anxiety and depression.

I believe that everyone has their own perspective of the world, and finding a connection with a therapist you can trust to understand your outlook is vital to your growth as an individual, couple or family. By establishing a solid therapeutic relationship together we can foster healing and prosperity. My personal experience as a child in therapy was that I was moved around to various therapists without finding a good fit.

What I love most about being a mental health professional is seeing the positive impact I am able to make in a person’s life. Working in the whole body concept I work with the client to effectively communicate to others in their life their boundaries as well as goals.

Taylor Candalaria

Office Manager

Taylor has an A.A. in Business Management from Eastern Gateway Community College. Taylor has over a decade of corporate experience managing everything from event coordination where she displays our company throughout various community events, managing all the office operations to include being the liaison between clients, clinical staff and administrative staff. Her years of experience prior to coming to A Mindful You put everyone at ease while also making sure things get done. Taylor’s free time is spent going to concerts, finding a good bargain by thrifting and going to Disneyland with friends and family.

Meghan Wilson

Medical Billing & Coding Specialist

Meghan Wilson is a medical billing and coding specialist. Meghan works through every step of the billing process for A Mindful You. Working with many different insurance companies to verify client insurance benefits to include any deductible/copay or co-insurance that may apply; working to submit claims after the client has been seen and following through to posting the payments in the client’s portals.

In her free time Meghan enjoys doing arts and crafts and spending time at Disneyland with her family.

Danielle

Medical Billing & Coding Specialist

A medical billing and coding specialist. I am passionate about helping people and love working with the mental health staff and clients to provide explanations to people about the services they are authorized and ensuring they understand the billing process. I enjoy working for a mental health office because I think mental health is very important and it often goes ignored. I am excited to be a part of this team that helps individuals and families with their mental health. If I had a personal motto it would be “it is what it is”. It resonates more and more with me as I grow not only in age but also in life experiences.  I try not to let  things I can’t control bother me, setting boundaries, and leaving friendships and relationships where they are supposed to be (both good and bad). A goal I want to accomplish in the future is to continue to run and grow the distance of races I participate in. The ultimate goal would be to complete (with a decent time) a half marathon. Setting goals for myself is what helps with my mental health.