Silvana Lezama, AMFT

Silvana Lezama (she/her/ella) is a bilingual Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. Originally from Perú, Silvana specializes in the treatment of trauma, depression, and anxiety in children (ages 6+) and young adults. Silvana is passionate about maternal mental health and supporting new mothers throughout the postpartum period. Silvana's clinical interests focus on exploring how the human experience is shaped not only by trauma but also by cultural and societal forces that influence emotional well-being and community dynamics.

Silvana Lezama (ella) es terapeuta bilingüe con una maestría en Psicología Clínica de Pepperdine. Se especializa en el tratamiento de trauma, depresión y ansiedad en niños y adultos jóvenes, y apoya la salud mental materna, explorando el impacto del trauma y las fuerzas sociales en el bienestar emocional. Acepta citas en oficina y por linea.

**Accepting clients in-person and virtually. Sliding scale slots available based on need.

Ruth Castro, ACSW

Ruth (she/her/hers) is a bilingual first-generation Associate Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Chicago and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Specializing in BIPOC young adults and first/second-generation individuals, she offers a safe space for exploring identity and inner work.

Ruth (ella/su) es una Trabajadora Social Clínica Asociada de primera generación con una Maestría en Trabajo Social de la Universidad de Chicago y una Licenciatura en Psicología de la Universidad de California, Santa Cruz. Especializada en adultos jóvenes de BIPOC (personas de color) e individuos de primera/segunda generación, ofrece un espacio seguro para explorar la identidad y el trabajo interno.

Lisette Medina, AMFT

Lisette (she/her/ella) is a bilingual Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, originally from Puerto Rico who moved to the U.S. as a young adult. She is an EMDR Therapist specializing in BIPOC mental health, specifically individuals struggling with issues with relationship issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, identity issues, and career struggles.

Lisette Medina habla español y es su pasión proveer terapia en su idioma. Lisette esta aceptando clientes por linea y en persona (Burbank, CA).

She is accepting virtual clients, and in-person at our Burbank offices. Get in touch here.

Yanete Diaz, LCSW

Yanete (she/her/ella) is a first generation Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#111204) & daughter of Mexican immigrants.

Yanete is an EMDR Trauma Therapist specializing in women, teens and childhood trauma. Common experiences her clients share include parentification, identifying boundaries, communication skills, and stress management techniques due to family, school or work stress.

As a Latina, Yanete professionally understands the impact that lived experiences play in the therapy setting and embraces a strengths-focused approach to therapy.

Yanete is accepting clients.

Hilda Saldana, Intake Coordinator

Hilda (she/her) is a bilingual clinical assistant who is helping our practice stay organized by responding to referrals via email and by phone, and scheduling content.