Team

Our Therapists

Research suggests that the therapeutic alliance, a mutual commitment to the healing process between a therapist and a client, is an important component for achieving successful treatment outcomes … regardless of the applied treatment.

Dana Girard, Psy.D.

Dana Girard, Psy.D.

Founder

I believe that healing happens within us because we have character strengths that are activated during stressful …

Maria Castaneda, AMFT, APCC

Maria Castaneda, LMFT, APCC

Clinical Director Therapist/Associate

I believe that we all hold the power within us to be successful at overcoming life’s challenges. My focus is to support our clients’ …

Amanda Martino (LMFT) Lodi location or telehealth

Amanda Martino, LMFT

Therapist/Associate

I believe that being a human being can be incredibly challenging, and those challenges present themselves in various …

Stefanie Rios (MFT) at our Lodi location

Stefanie Rios

Therapist/Associate

I believe that transformation occurs when individuals acquire a deeper understanding of their life decisions and the …

Rachel Faas San Jose telehealth

Rachel Faas

Therapist/MFT Trainee

I believe that we hold an inner capacity toward healing. Through art, play, and talk therapy, you can learn to regulate …

Erin Gienger, MFT Trainee

Erin Gienger

Therapist/MFT Trainee

I believe that each person is an expert on their own lived experience, and so each person possesses unique viewpoints …

Erin Lundy, MFT Trainee

Erin Lundy

Therapist/MFT Trainee

I believe a strong therapeutic relationship engages a person’s inner drive for psychological stability and leads to …

Rachel Faas San Jose telehealth

Rachel Faas

Therapist/MFT Trainee

I believe that we hold an inner capacity toward healing. Through art, play, and talk therapy, you can learn to regulate …

Erin Gienger, MFT Trainee

Erin Gienger

Therapist/MFT Trainee

I believe that each person is an expert on their own lived experience, and so each person possesses unique viewpoints …

Dana Girard, Psy.D.
Founder

Dana Girard
Psy.D.

I believe that healing happens within us because we have character strengths that are activated during stressful …

Amanda Martino (LMFT) Lodi location or telehealth
Therapist/Associate

Amanda Martino
LMFT

I believe that being a human being can be incredibly challenging, and those challenges present themselves in various …

Maria Castaneda, AMFT, APCC
Therapist/Associate

Maria Castaneda
LMFT, APCC

I believe that we all hold the power within us to be successful at overcoming life’s challenges. My focus is to support our clients’ …

Lois Miller, AMFT
Therapist/Associate

Lois Miller
AMFT

I believe that a therapist’s curiosity and non-judgemental approach creates an open and welcoming environment that …