Margena Carter, Carter Carter Therapeutic Services Founder:
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Social Worker and Professional Life Coach who specializes in personal growth, relationship and career counseling. I hold a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University of Los Angeles and I am confident my education and experience working in clinical settings combined with my dedication to support clients in optimum living and coping will help you in reaching your goals.
Throughout my career I've worked in private practice, psychiatric hospitals, intensive in-patients and outpatient divisions. My skills and abilities widely range from managing clinical services department to conducting corporate trainings. As a therapist, counselor, medical social worker and life coach, I have facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, provided case management, client de-escalation and many other therapeutic techniques using an array of principals and approaches. I have had the opportunity to treat adults and children experiencing homelessness and mental illness. Many were co-occurring with emotional and physical disabilities, addictions, terminal diseases and other disorders.
My work with non-profit organizations and my professional affiliations with the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy have afforded me the opportunity to treat individuals and families, many under privileged and at risk. In these settings I’ve provided school and residential counseling, play therapy, anger management and cognitive behavioral therapy. Additionally, I have appeared on several television networks as a Relationship Expert.
I am a collaborative, solution-focused, mindful, humanistic therapist. Through this approach, I provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I also integrate behavioral techniques and helpful assignments to offer a highly-personalized program tailored to you. With compassion and understanding, I work with you to help build on your strengths and attain the personal growth you are committed to achieving.
Jamie Hammond, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MA, LMFT:
I have been practicing as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) for 19 years. I specialize in adoption, families and children, individual and couples, substance abuse, and am adept at making good therapeutic progress with people diagnosed with anxiety and depression. I take a strengths based approach with the premise that people are always doing the best that they can.
Christina Tuman, Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist:
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with people of all ages, backgrounds, and presenting symptoms in order to provide them with the tools they need to thrive! I know how challenging it can be when life throws us a curveball and we don't know how to handle it, so I hope to be someone that can provide an empathic and supportive space to help you through it and to the other side.
I have worked with children, adolescents, teenagers, and adults to support them through challenges such as: substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, Christian/spiritual struggles, bereavement/grief, postpartum struggles, trauma, and women's issues. Although I don't specialize in one specific treatment style, I do tend to lean towards a solution-focused approach. I am passionate about using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help someone make the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and I also appreciate the value of the psychodynamic approach. Life can often knock us down, but we don't have to stay there. I'm here to help you lift yourself up!
Jordyn Hengeveld, Licensed Clinical Social Worker:
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in life transitions, grief and loss. I earned my Master of Social Work at the University of Southern California, and I am licensed to practice therapy in multiple states. My goal as a therapist is to support individuals in finding meaning from the losses and changes, they have experienced. Loss is not always obvious and can show up in so many aspects of our life. Within this clinical framework, I have assisted clients in addressing trauma, family/relationship dynamics, career changes, chronic health conditions, depression and anxiety.
The issues that you want to discuss in therapy are nuanced. If we are working together, I will help you examine the threads and patterns within these issues. Finding inspiration from the challenges and losses in your life can be complicated. My priority is to hold space for what is painful and also to support you in deciding how you want to proceed given this.
My approach is eclectic, incorporating elements of humanistic, systemic,
and psychodynamic therapy. Whether your goal is to tangibly make changes
to your life or find peace within a situation that will not change, I
will tailor my approach to you as an individual. If you think I would be
a good fit for you, please feel free to reach out for a consultation.
Kassandra Gibbs, Licensed Clinical Social Worker:
Hi, my name is Kassandra G. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for self empowerment and positive healing. I greatly enjoy the opportunity of helping those in need on their journey to happiness or healing. I strive to create a welcoming, non-judgmental, and free space to be exactly who you are. i enjoy helping men and women seek hope, positive life skills, organization, perspective changes, independence, confidence, and conquer fear and shame.
As a trained and experienced therapist, I have worked with many populations including youth, families, senior, ASD and ADHD youth and adults, as well as Post partum mothers. I know that it can be a hurtle to overcome this step into seeking help and want you to know first and foremost how proud I am of you for coming this far. I hope I can support you in your journey at this time and develop new ways of coping creatively.