Clinical Staff

SANDRA PATRICIA CANOTE, PsyD ABD (LPCC) with over 13 years of experience, is the founder and CEO. She graduated from Loyola Marymount University and received a Master of Arts in Counseling with an emphasis in Mental Health. As a National Certified Mental Health Counselor, she has gained experience working with children, families, couples and individuals across several settings, such as: schools, substance use treatment centers, non-profit organizations and private practice. She is bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish. She is trained in the following evidence based practices (EBP): TF-CBT, CBITS (Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools), Triple P- Positive Parenting Program, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and LGBTQIA2s+ affirmative therapy.

Melissa Del Carmen Rodriguez (LMFT) graduated from Pepperdine University and received a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. She specializes in early childhood, transitional aged youth, and family mental health with a specialty in positive parenting strategies, Parent-Child Interactive Therapy, anxiety and trauma focused therapy. Melissa is bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English.

Yadira Gaeta (LMFT) is a bilingual therapist. She is fluent in Spanish. Her experience consists of working with children, families and adults across school, criminal justice system and private practice settings. She is trained in CBT, TF-CBT and DTQI.

Cecilia Licon Aguilar (ACSW) graduated from California State University, Northridge and received a Master of Social Work degree in Social Work with an emphasis in Urban Communities. She has gained experience working with adults and teenagers. She is a first generation professional WOC. She is bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English. She is trained in Grief Counseling, CBT and uses evidence based therapies. She is currently under the supervision of Argonne Aguilar Taitague, LCSW.

Tanya Maria Ryan (AMFT) graduated from Alliant International University, Los Angeles, and received a Master of Arts degree in Couples and Family Therapy. She has gained experience working with children, families, and adults who experience difficult life transitions, depression, anxiety and relational conflict in private practice and school settings. Her approach to therapy is compassionate, creative and grounded in the client being the expert and author of his/her/their experience.

Leslie Del Torro (ACSW) graduated from the University of Southern California and received a Master of Social Work degree with an emphasis in children, youth and families. She has gained her experience working with transitional aged youth, minors and families who have been displaced due to their immigration status in school settings, non profit organizations and group homes. She is bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English. She is trained in CBT.

ArieAhna Gatton (AMFT) graduated from Alliant International University, Los Angeles and received a Master of Arts degree in Couples and Family Therapy. She has gained experience working with adults, children and families in private practice and school settings. With a heart rooted in cultural humility and appreciation, she welcomes clients seeking support with relational issues, trauma, grief and loss and overall life transitions.

Danielle Navaroli (AMFT, APCC) graduated from California State University, Fullerton, and received a Master of Science degree in Counseling. She has gained experience working with adults, teenagers, children (12+), and couples in community clinics and private practice. She uses an integrative approach when working with clients, which draws on evidence-based, person-centered, and other theories. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She is currently under the supervision of Sandra Patricia Canote, LPCC.

Maria de Los Angeles Ramirez (ACSW) graduated from California State University, Northridge and received a Master of Arts degree in Social Work with an emphasis in Urban Communities. She is a first generation professional WOC. She is bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English.She is currently under the supervision of Argonne Aguilar Taitague, LCSW.

Our Therapy Style

Therapists work collaboratively with families, couples and individuals by using a systemic lens. We guide the sessions by exploring how early childhood experiences within your own family system and various environmental factors, affects your role and the way you view, understand, communicate and overall relate to others. The self-awareness gained in sessions, leads our clients to long-lasting and stronger relationships with friends, partners, family members and community at large.