CHRISTA McNERNEY, PhD, Associate Director, is a Diplomate of
the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. She holds a
Masters degree in Pastoral Ministry from Boston College and a
Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling from the School of Theology at
Claremont. She brings both counseling and pastoral experience
to her present work. Developing trust in oneself is key to both the
therapy and spiritual direction Christa offers.
the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. She holds a
Masters degree in Pastoral Ministry from Boston College and a
Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling from the School of Theology at
Claremont. She brings both counseling and pastoral experience
to her present work. Developing trust in oneself is key to both the
therapy and spiritual direction Christa offers.
| Meet Our Staff... |
SHERYLL PRINZ-McMILLAN, LMFT, MDiv, Executive Director is a
licensed Marriage & Family Therapist as well as a certified Fellow in
the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. Sheryll is an
ordained minister and has a Master of Divinity and a Masters of
Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. In addition, Sheryll is a
Ph.D. student at the Claremont Graduate University in the
Philosophy of Religion and Theology program.
licensed Marriage & Family Therapist as well as a certified Fellow in
the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. Sheryll is an
ordained minister and has a Master of Divinity and a Masters of
Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. In addition, Sheryll is a
Ph.D. student at the Claremont Graduate University in the
Philosophy of Religion and Theology program.
ABIGAIL ATKINS, PhD, is a Licensed Educational and Clinical is
a having received her Doctorate from the University of Pastoral
Counselors and has 20 years of experience working Pastoral
Counselors and has 20 years of with children and adults in
various settings doing evaluations as well as therapy. Abigail is
an ordained minister with a Masters in Divinity from Claremont
School of Theology. Her areas of interest include working with
children, families and adults. She brings both counseling and
pastoral experience to her work.
a having received her Doctorate from the University of Pastoral
Counselors and has 20 years of experience working Pastoral
Counselors and has 20 years of with children and adults in
various settings doing evaluations as well as therapy. Abigail is
an ordained minister with a Masters in Divinity from Claremont
School of Theology. Her areas of interest include working with
children, families and adults. She brings both counseling and
pastoral experience to her work.
SUE KONKEL-WHITE, PhD, Clinical Director, is a Licensed
Marriage & Family Therapist and certified Parent-child Interaction
Therapist. She holds degrees from Talbot Seminary including a
Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling. She works with individuals,
couples and families. She has years. She has extensive
experience working with process addictions and in play therapy
with children including Wait, Watch and Wonder and PCIT.
Marriage & Family Therapist and certified Parent-child Interaction
Therapist. She holds degrees from Talbot Seminary including a
Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling. She works with individuals,
couples and families. She has years. She has extensive
experience working with process addictions and in play therapy
with children including Wait, Watch and Wonder and PCIT.
DIANE ELLER_BOYKO, RN, LMFT is a Registered Nurse and
Licensed Clinical Practitioner. Diane utilizes psychology and
spirituality to help individuals find meaning and integrate mind,
body and soul.
Licensed Clinical Practitioner. Diane utilizes psychology and
spirituality to help individuals find meaning and integrate mind,
body and soul.
RAY HOMMES, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family
Therapist having received his Masters Degree from Fuller
Theological Seminary, School of Psychology. Ray is an ordained
minister with is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
having received his Masters Degree from Fuller Theological
Seminary. Ray is also a Qualified Grief Counselor. He treats
depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and anger
management. He is interested in the integration of spiritual and
mental health.
Therapist having received his Masters Degree from Fuller
Theological Seminary, School of Psychology. Ray is an ordained
minister with is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
having received his Masters Degree from Fuller Theological
Seminary. Ray is also a Qualified Grief Counselor. He treats
depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and anger
management. He is interested in the integration of spiritual and
mental health.
SHARON MELLOR, LCSW, received her Masters of Social Work
from California State University, San Bernardino and is a Parent
Child Trainer. She specializes in adult children and aging parent
issues. Her training and experience offer strength integrating
community resources, spirituality and family relationships
including Wait, Watch and Wonder.
from California State University, San Bernardino and is a Parent
Child Trainer. She specializes in adult children and aging parent
issues. Her training and experience offer strength integrating
community resources, spirituality and family relationships
including Wait, Watch and Wonder.
JOHN BOWERS, MS, is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
and a ordained minister who received his Masters Degree in
Counseling/Psychology from California Baptist University. John
has worked as a teacher, dean of students and high school
counselor. His interests and experience include working with
individuals, families and couples.
and a ordained minister who received his Masters Degree in
Counseling/Psychology from California Baptist University. John
has worked as a teacher, dean of students and high school
counselor. His interests and experience include working with
individuals, families and couples.
JANA BOYD, PhD, received her Ph.D in Marital and Family
Therapy as well as a Masters in Theology from Fuller Theological
Seminary. She specializes in dealing with relationship issues
from both a psychological and a spiritual perspective. Areas of
interest include combined families, elder care issues, anxiety
and depression in later life, and coping with chronic medical
conditions.
Therapy as well as a Masters in Theology from Fuller Theological
Seminary. She specializes in dealing with relationship issues
from both a psychological and a spiritual perspective. Areas of
interest include combined families, elder care issues, anxiety
and depression in later life, and coping with chronic medical
conditions.
AUDRA SENDSTOCK, LMFT, received her Masters Degree in
Clinical/Counseling Psychology from California State University,
San Bernardino. Audra offers a rich experience in her work with
children and adolescents. Her interest and experience include
counseling individuals, couples, and families focusing on
building on each individual's strengths and spiritual health as a
means of healing.
Clinical/Counseling Psychology from California State University,
San Bernardino. Audra offers a rich experience in her work with
children and adolescents. Her interest and experience include
counseling individuals, couples, and families focusing on
building on each individual's strengths and spiritual health as a
means of healing.
RUSS DECKER, MS, PhD candidate, is a Marriage and Family
Therapist Intern and a Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Certified
Trainer and is earning his DMFT Degree from Loma Linda
University. Russ received a certificate in clinical mediation from
LLU and interned at the of experience working with adolescents
and families in crisis. Russ strives to help, heal, and provide
hope to families in crisis.
Therapist Intern and a Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Certified
Trainer and is earning his DMFT Degree from Loma Linda
University. Russ received a certificate in clinical mediation from
LLU and interned at the of experience working with adolescents
and families in crisis. Russ strives to help, heal, and provide
hope to families in crisis.
VICKIE MARSHAL, MS, is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
and aParent-Child Interaction Therapist trainer who received her
Baptist University. Vickie brings more than 10 years of experience
using drama and expressive dance as a form of therapy with
children and adolescents. Her area of interest includes working
with children, adolescents and families in crisis and, using her
real life experience to help women in crisis situations.
and aParent-Child Interaction Therapist trainer who received her
Baptist University. Vickie brings more than 10 years of experience
using drama and expressive dance as a form of therapy with
children and adolescents. Her area of interest includes working
with children, adolescents and families in crisis and, using her
real life experience to help women in crisis situations.
MARTHA THORSON, DMin, is a pastoral counselor who earned a
M.Div. from Duke University and a D.Min in Spirituality from
Columbia Theological Seminary. Martha has served as an
ordained pastor for 20 years and is a California certified sexual
assault advocate. Her expertise is in the area of domestic
violence, sexual assault and abuse. She is interested in batterer
intervention, prevention and survivor recovery.
M.Div. from Duke University and a D.Min in Spirituality from
Columbia Theological Seminary. Martha has served as an
ordained pastor for 20 years and is a California certified sexual
assault advocate. Her expertise is in the area of domestic
violence, sexual assault and abuse. She is interested in batterer
intervention, prevention and survivor recovery.
SARA DELGADO, MS, PhD candidate, is a Marriage Family
Therapist Intern and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Certified
She holds degrees from Azusa Pacific University. She is
currently earning her Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy
at Loma Linda University. Sarah brings over 8 years of skilled
experience working with adolescents, children, and their
families. She is specifically interested in the areas of:
movement/dance as a means of facilitating self-expression for
children and adolescents.
Therapist Intern and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Certified
She holds degrees from Azusa Pacific University. She is
currently earning her Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy
at Loma Linda University. Sarah brings over 8 years of skilled
experience working with adolescents, children, and their
families. She is specifically interested in the areas of:
movement/dance as a means of facilitating self-expression for
children and adolescents.
JAMIE MORITZ, MA, is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
and a Parent Child Interaction Therapist Trainer who received her
Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller
Theological Seminary, School of Psychology. Her areas of
interest include families in transition, sexual abuse,
developmental disabilities and cross-cultural counseling.
and a Parent Child Interaction Therapist Trainer who received her
Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller
Theological Seminary, School of Psychology. Her areas of
interest include families in transition, sexual abuse,
developmental disabilities and cross-cultural counseling.
| Our Therapists |
| Our Administrative Staff |
| Our Office Staff |
VERUSCHKA ZARATE, MS, is a bilingual Marriage and
Family Therapist Intern and Family Wellness Instructor and
Parent Child Interaction Therapy Trainee. She specializes in
culturally sensitive, empowering, practical and
motivation-enhancing psychotherapy. She brings extensive
experience in working with couples, adults, teens and
children with issues of depression, anxiety, negative core
beliefs, problematic family relationships and behaviors, lack
of differentiation between intellectual and emotional
boundaries, drug & alcohol issues and addictions.
Family Therapist Intern and Family Wellness Instructor and
Parent Child Interaction Therapy Trainee. She specializes in
culturally sensitive, empowering, practical and
motivation-enhancing psychotherapy. She brings extensive
experience in working with couples, adults, teens and
children with issues of depression, anxiety, negative core
beliefs, problematic family relationships and behaviors, lack
of differentiation between intellectual and emotional
boundaries, drug & alcohol issues and addictions.
ALFONSO VALENZUELA, PhD, is a professor, pastor, and
author. He received a Masters of Divinity degree from
Andrews Doctor of Philosophy degree from Fuller
Theological Studies at Andrews University for twenty years.
He is also nationally certified in Family Wellness and is
currently pursuing a license in Marriage and Family Therapy
in the state of California.
author. He received a Masters of Divinity degree from
Andrews Doctor of Philosophy degree from Fuller
Theological Studies at Andrews University for twenty years.
He is also nationally certified in Family Wellness and is
currently pursuing a license in Marriage and Family Therapy
in the state of California.
- Our Administrative Staff
- Our Therapists
- Our Office Staff
MARGI WILD, PhD, is a Marriage and Family Therapist
Trainee and a Parent Child Interaction Therapists Trainee.
Trainee and a Parent Child Interaction Therapists Trainee.
Operation Manager, Elaine Zucco
Receptionist & Intake Coordinator,
Gregg Nix
Gregg Nix
Billing Coordinator, Carmi Frias
Bookkeeper, Andrew Joanas
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