Meet the team
Dr. Walter Brown
Ph.D./Clinical Psychologist
I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience and the CEO of Counseling Services. I supervise the clinical staff and ensure the needs of our diverse clientele are met. I am experienced in treating a range of presenting issues such as identity struggles and relationship challenges. While I enjoy meeting with clients such as adults and couples, my personal practice focuses mainly on conducting psychological evaluations.
Sandra Alvarez
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Hi all, my name is Sandra Alvarez, and I’m an associate marriage and family therapist with over five years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. I am proud to be a first generation Mexican American, and I am immensely passionate about serving the Latinx community. I obtained my Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling from Palo Alto University. My therapeutic approach is strength-based, person-centered, and collaborative, emphasizing compassion, patience, and understanding. I specialize in addressing a variety of complex issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral concerns, and family conflicts.
Dr. Desiree Hermosillo
PsyD/Clinicial Psychological Associate
Hola, I am a Bilingual Latina Clinical Psychological Associate and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with eight years of experience in community mental health agencies and private practice as a therapist. I am the Director of Clinical Training here at Counseling Services, Inc. I also supervise the pre-licensed master’s level clinicians. I specialize in working with Latinx individuals/families and adolescents/young adults. I have worked with individuals (children, adolescents, young adults, adults), couples, and families as a unit in various cultures and social backgrounds. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, PTSD (immigration, abuse), self-harm, and grief and loss, to name a few. I focus on helping you rebuild your interpersonal relationships (community/village) and learn how the past influences your present behaviors. In sessions, I create a judgment-free zone and offer a safe space for you to feel heard and be your true, authentic self. You lead, and I guide.
Chandler Riley
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
As long as I can remember, I've been fascinated by stories and how they are told. As a narrative therapist, I have helped many individuals from all walks of life take control of the narratives and storylines that they feel have kept them from being the person they wanted to be. Regardless if you are a teenager looking for belonging, someone dealing with chronic illness, a couple trying to resolve your differences, or a parent trying to connect with your child, I am happy to help you find your happy ending. I use a mix of traditional evidence based therapeutic practices (CBT/ACT/DBT skills) along with more unique multimedia approaches incorporating physical and digital games, music, movies, and more to connect with you and help you make sense of the world in your own unique way.
Thomas Arkosy
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
My approach to psychotherapy is a collaborative relational process between client and therapist. In my approach, I see my diverse clients not as a collection of symptoms and problems. I see a complete emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual human being who is facing problems, pain, and/or challenges which they feel they need help to process and resolve.
Kevin King
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
I am a healing therapist. My goal is to help beings of all different cultures recover themselves so that they can better face the challenges and opportunities in their life. And in so doing help them reconnect with the joy, meaning, and fulfillment that make them who they are.
Kim Johnson
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Hardworking therapy practitioner driven to improve patient lives with high-quality and caring support. I take pride in treating patients from various backgrounds and having excellent planning and problem-solving skills, paired with a methodical and thorough approach to treatment. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Jalen P
Clinical Advisor
I discovered a passion for wanting to help people with mental health concerns at a young age. I’m dedicated to understanding and supporting mental health, the causes, modalities and the benefits of counseling. It has been a driving force in my life. My journey reflects my commitment to contributing positively to the well-being of others. I aspire to create a safe and inclusive space for all clients, drawing on my genuine passion and empathetic approach to mental health.
Samantha Franklin
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
As a neurofeedback practitioner and associate psychotherapist, I find few things more remarkable than the mind’s capacity for growth and healing. There are so many powerful ways to modulate and optimize how we experience emotion and connect with those around us. I passionately believe that everybody possesses the power to heal and thrive. I strive to facilitate a fun, collaborative, creative, easy-going, totally non-judgmental clinical space where unvarnished honesty and personal growth can flourish. Being human is often challenging, painful, and beautiful beyond words. You deserve peace and purpose, and I welcome the chance to work with you towards actualizing your goals and best hopes.
Patricia Don
MA, Doctoral Student
I am honored to have joined Counseling Services | LA Peace of Mind in 2024, bringing over twenty years of experience as a school psychologist within dynamic public-school settings. My expertise lies in conducting psychoeducational assessments, report writing, and providing counseling using evidence-based practices. I am deeply committed to cultural competency and collaboration, values I uphold as a proud member of the Psychological Assessment Team. Currently, I am pursuing a PsyD in Applied Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, further expanding my ability to serve diverse communities.
Dr. Tirsa Ventura
PsyD/Clinicial Psychological Associate
I obtained my Clinical Psychology Doctorate from the California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles. I enjoy providing therapy to clients and couples from diverse backgrounds, age groups, and diagnoses, specifically tailored to an individual’s specific needs. I am also passionate about psychological evaluations as I enjoy helping clients of all ages with clarification and support. My approaches to treatment include CBT, DBT, emotion-focused, attachment/relational, strengths-based, mindfulness, and solution-focused.
Mary Beth DeLucia
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
I urge my patients to excavate patterns from their past that may be holding them back, so we can work toward solutions and strategies for bettering their lives and relationships. My work has been varied and rewarding, seeing individuals and couples of various backgrounds, using interventions that spur communication while maintaining mutual respect.
James Toohey
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience that includes working with children and families of different cultures. I am a well-qualified counselor with a focused and dedicated approach to psychotherapy. Skilled in facilitating group sessions and conducting one-on-one therapy to deal with diverse struggles.
Flora Harris
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
My passion is to help adults, couples and teens resolve troubling thoughts that lead to challenging feelings like fear, anxiety and guilt, as these are the emotions that negatively impact how people live their lives. I create a supportive environment where clients feel safe and free to express the worries, fears and barriers that have interfered with achieving life's goals. My focus is to help clients improve self-esteem, strengthen relational bonds, as well as improve emotional self-control and listening skills. Using a collaborative approach, I assist clients with resolving unhealthy family and social relationships.
