The Experts
Norina Murphy, MSW, LCSW- Owner, Licensed Therapist |
Norina's EducationI am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW26684). I received my Bachelor's Degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminology from California State Polytechnic University Pomona. I received my Master's Degree in Social Work with a Specialization in Children, Youth, and Families from California State University San Bernardino. I am certified as an Active Parenting course provider, I am a EMDRIA EMDR therapy trainee. I am certified as a Trauma Informed Yoga Therapist. I am also certified as a Bereavement, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Therapist. I have continuing education credits in PTSD, Mindfulness, Post Partum Depression/Anxiety, Sexual Addiction, Drug and Alcohol Addictions, Eating Disorders, Law and Ethics, Domestic Violence, HIV/AIDS, Child Abuse, Aging and Senior issues, Hospice, Sand Play Therapy, and Play Therapy.
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Norina's ExperiencePrivate Practice Therapist since 2007
Professor at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) Field Instructor for University of Southern California (USC) Therapist and Vice President for Associated Clinical Therapists, Inc. Therapist for West End SELPA Therapist for Windstone Behavioral Health, Inc. EAP Therapist for ComPsych Therapist for Life Care, Inc. Clinical Social Worker for Loma Linda University Medical Center Clinical Social Worker for California State Department of Corrections Clinical Social Worker for DaVita Dialysis Therapist for Hathaway-Sycamores Children and Family Services Social Worker for SCAN Health Plan Social Work Intern at Riverside County Department of Mental Health Social Work Intern at West End Family Counseling Volunteer for Project Sister Rape Crisis Center |
Angela Barrios-Lucero, M.A., LMFT, ATR - Licensed Therapist, Clinical
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Angela's EducationI am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT49046). I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Art Education from California State University, Los Angeles. I received my Master's Degree in Psychology (Phillips Graduate Institute) with minors in Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy. Additional trainings incliude: Trauma (child abuse, grief/loss, domestic violence, medical, childbirth/miscarriage, environmental disasters, refugee/immigration, workplace/school/community violence, and sexual exploitation/human trafficking)
A Window Between Worlds (Trauma Informed & Culturally Sensitive art program) Trauma Informaed Yoga Forgiveness Mindfulness/Meditation Nature Mindfulness Embodiment Dance/Movement |
Angela's ExperienceClinical Supervisor for House of Ruth Counseling Department
Clinical Corrections LMFT/ATR for State of California: Dept. of Justice, Prisoner Mother Program Special Education Mental Health Therapist for Fontana Unified School District Elementary Mental Health School Counselor for Irvine Unified School District Clinical Adjunct Therapist (Art Therapy) for Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center Clinical Counselor Intern for San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools MFT Intern for State of California: Riverside County Department of Corrections MFT Trainee, MFT Intern, LMFT for House of Ruth MFT Trainee for El Monte Police Department |
Cassandra Munoz, MA, AMFT- Associate Therapist |
Cassandra's EducationI am an Associate in Marriage and Family Therapy (AMFT 125135). I received my bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Psychology from California State University San Marcos. I received my master’s degree in Marital and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University. I am currently working on getting a certificate in Play Therapy from Loma Linda University.
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Cassandra's ExperiencePrivate Practice Therapist, Norina Verduzco-Murphy, MSW, LCSW & Associates
Clinical Therapist Intern, Victor Community Support Services MFT Trainee, Covenant Behavioral Health |
Patricia Bowers, MSW, LCSW- Licensed Therapist |
Patricia's Education
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW79938). I received my Bachelor's Degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Social Work from California State University, San Bernardino. I received my Master's Degree in Social Work with a Specialization in Mental Health and Clinical Therapy from the University of Southern California (USC). I have extensively worked with trauma, child abuse, domestic violence and eating disorders. My additional training includes Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, Family-Based Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa as well as Mindfulness. |
Patricia's ExperienceClinical Therapist at Victor Community Support Services
Social Work Intern at Community Support Services Social Work Intern at The Greater Hope Foundation Social Worker at San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services |
Amber Roper, LMFT |
Amber's EducationI am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #92771) and registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. I received my Bachelors Degree in Psychology from California State University, San Barndino. I received my Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University. I received my Master of Art in Infant and Early Childhood Development with an Emphasis of Mental Health and Disorders. I completed the Napa Infant-Parent-Mental Health Fellowship Program through UC Davis Extension in 2017-2018. I am certified in Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment. I have completed level one Theraplay and MIM Training. Additional trainings include: Trauma Informed Care, Child Abuse and Neglect, Domestic Violence, PTSD, Depression, Behavioral Issues, Anxiety, Sexual Trauma, Attachment Disorders, Mood Disorders, Grief and Loss, Emotional Abuse, and Relationship Issues.
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Amber's ExperiencePrivate Practice Therapist, Norina Verduzco-Murphy, MSW, LCSW & Associates
Program Supervisor, South Coast Community Services Clinical Supervisor, Tri-City Mental Health Services Clinician/Lead Clinician, Tri-City Mental Health Services Clinician, Victor Community Support Services MFT Intern, Riverside Unified School District MFT Intern, San Bernardino Preschool Services Department |
Amanda Birescik, M.A., LMFT- Licensed Therapist
Amanda's EducationI am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT 101324). I received my Bachelors of Science in Psychology from University of Phoenix. I received my Masters of Science in Counseling/ Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from the University of Phoenix. I have extensively worked with children and adolescents that have experienced trauma and present as severe mental health disorders. I have over four years working with the Military population and their own unique set of challenges they are faced with in their military community. I am additionally trained in the following, Community Resiliency Module, Trauma Resiliency Module, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and DC: 0-5 Early Childhood Mental Health.
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Amanda's ExperienceClinical Supervisor, Compliance and Quality Assurance Supervisor, Supervisor for the Military Services and Family Support Program at Victor Community Support Services
Clinician at Victor Community Support Services Clinician at Community Access Network Lead Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist at Community Access Network |
Lisa Baez, MSW, LCSW - Licensed Therapist and Field Instructor |
Lisa's EducationLicensed Clinical Social Worker
Master in Social Work with an emphasis on Mental Health from the University of Southern California, School of Social Work Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a minor in Spanish from California State University, Fullerton Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) trained from the Institute for Creative Mindfulness |
Lisa's ExperiencePrivate Practice since 2007
Clinical Therapist and Supervisor for the Department of Behavioral Health, San Bernardino County from 1995 to 2010 in a variety of outpatient mental health programs including adults with severe mental illness, high-risk children, adolescents, and their families in the home, school, and community environments, in the form of individual, family, group and case management services. Provided clinical supervision for interns as well as pre-licensed and licensed therapists. Clinical Therapist Intern, El Centro Community Mental Health and Human Services Clinical Therapist Intern, Department of Mental Health, San Bernardino Clinical Therapist Intern, Straight Talk high school counseling program, Cypress Clinical Therapist Intern, Victim Witness Assistance Program, North Court, Fullerton Teen Violence Educator, House of Ruth, Pomona Adolescent Care Worker, Girls Residential Treatment, Florence Crittenton Intensive Learning Experience Counselor, Intensive Learning Experience Program, Cal State Fullerton Resident Coordinator, Summer Bridge Program, Cal State Fullerton Outreach Representative, University Outreach, Cal State Fullerton Resident Advisor, Migrant Education Program, Cal State Fullerton Teacher Assistant, Children’s Center, Cal State Fullerton |
Sam's EducationI am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT 110703). I received my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Chapman University. I received my Masters Degree in Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy from Brandman University. I have extensively worked with adults assisting with crisis intervention and stabilization, trauma, parenting issues as well as depression and anxiety. My additional training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family-Based Treatment, Structural Therapy and Motivational Therapy.
Educación Soy un terapeuta familiar matrimonial con licencia (LMFT 110703). Recibí mi Licenciatura en Psicología con una licenciatura en Sociología de la Universidad de Chapman. Recibí mi maestría en psicología y terapia familiar y matrimonial de la Universidad de Brandman. He trabajado extensivamente con adultos que asisten con intervención en crisis y estabilización, trauma, problemas de crianza de los hijos, así como depresión y ansiedad. Mi entrenamiento adicional incluye terapia cognitiva conductual, tratamiento familiar, terapia estructural y terapia motivacional. |
Sam's ExperienceClinical Family Therapist/Intern at Family Assistance Program
Clinical Family Therapist Intern/Trainee at Adrian McClellan LCSW Social Worker Social Service Practitioner Supervising Social Service Practitioner Experiencia Terapeuta clínico familiar / pasante en Family Assistance Program Terapeuta Clínico Familiar Interno / Trainee con Adrian McClellan LCSW Trabajador social Practicante de servicio social Supervisor del Servicio Social Practicante |
Wendi Baptist-McGehee, MSC/MFCT, LMFT -Licensed Therapist |
Wendi's EducationI am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #116892) and registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. I received my Bachelors Degree in Social Work from Pacific Union College. I received my Master of Science in Counseling/ Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from University of Phoenix. I teach Parenting Education, Anger Management, and Life Skills classes. I am certified in Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment. I am a facilitator for A Window Between Worlds (Trauma Informed and Culturally Sensitive Art Programs). Additional training's include: Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Child Abuse and Neglect, Domestic Violence, LGBTQIA, PTSD, Depression, Behavioral Issues, Anxiety, Sexual Trauma, Attachment Disorders, Mood Disorders, Grief and Loss, Emotional Abuse, and Relationship Issues.
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Wendi's ExperiencePrivate Practice Therapist, Norina Murpy MSW, LCSW & Associates
Behavioral Health Program Supervisor, A Greater Hope Clinical Therapist, A Greater Hope Assistant Clinical Director, Greater Hope Foundation for Children Social Worker II Supervisor, Greater Hope Foundation for Children Social Worker II, Greater Hope Foundation for Children MFT Intern, Vista Guidance Center, Redlands and Yucaipa Senior Social Worker, SCAN Health Plan Clinical Social Worker, JonBec Care INC. Child Care Counselor, Childhelp U.S.A Social Work Intern at Children and Family Services, Napa, CA Social Work Intern at Child or Parent Emergency (C.O.P.E |
Alesha Marshall, MSW, LCSW,- Licensed Therapist |
Alesha's EducationI am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW65193). I received my Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Sociology from California State University Long Beach. I received my Master;s Degree in Social Work with a Specialization in Mental Health from California State University San Bernardino. I have continuing credits in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health and Spirituality, Clinical Supervison, Working with LGBTQ+ Youth, Working with Commercially Sexual Exploited Children (CSEC), Law and Ethics, Domestic Violence, HIV/AIDS, Child Abuse, Substance Abuse and Integrated Care, Suicide Assessment and Prevention, and Aging and Older Adult Issues. I believe it is a gift to help others improve their lives and reach their personal goals.
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Alesha's ExperienceMental Health Clinical Supervisor, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services
Senior Clinical Social Worker at LAC+USC Medical Center, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (Emergency Room) TAY Navigator, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (Juvenile Justice) Psychiatric Social Worker II, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (Juvenile Justice) Psychiatric Social Worker I, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (Juvenile Justice) Social Work Intern with San Bernardino Department of Behavioral Health (Phoenix Clinic) Social Work Intern with East Valley SELPA (Redlands School District). |
Rocio Villalobos, MSW, LCSW- Licensed Therapist |
Rocio's EducationI am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 75598). I received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a minor in Spanish from California State University Long Beach. I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work with an emphasis in Children, Youth and Families from California State University Long Beach. My additional training and continuing education credits include the following:
Mental Health & Spirituality, Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Suicide Assessment & Prevention, Aging & Older Adult Issues, Law & Ethics, Substance Abuse, HIV/AIDS and Aging & Senior Issues |
Rocio's ExperiencePsychiatric Social Worker at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
Mental Health Clinician and IFCCS Facilitator at Children's Bureau Adoptions Supervisor, Mental Health Clinician and Lead FCSW with McKinley Children's Center Children's Social Worker at the Los Angeles County, Department of Children and Family Services |
Susanna Maldonado, LMFT |
Susanna's EducationI am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT # 104004). I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Redlands.
I received my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University. I have extensive experience working in community mental health. I have provided services to individuals and families experiencing significant emotional and psychological issues. I have continued education in early psychosis prevention, Law and ethics, Trauma Care Practices, Trauma Resiliency Model, Clinical Supervision to train the trainers. |
Susanna's ExperienceClinical Supervisor for the Full Service Partnership Program at Tri City Mental Health Center
Lead Clinician FSP Program at Tri- City Mental Health Therapist for Children and families Program at Tri-City Mental Health Center Therapist Trainee at Loma Linda Behavioral Health Institute |
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Nicole's EducationI am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 69678). I began my educational journey in the field of mental health and healing in High School with an AP course, Introduction to Psychology and was inspired to pursue and obtain my Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Psychology from California Polytechnic State University, Pomona. I received my Master's Degree in Social Work from California State University, San Bernardino with a specialization in Mental Health and was a recipient of the Mental Health Stipend.
My additional training and continuing education units (CEU'S) Include: Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) Level 1 Training Certificate: Group Therapy for Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) Training Certificate (2010); Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Eating Disorders; EMDR 3 Day Intensive Training: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing; Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS): A Revolutionary & Transformative Treatment; Field Instructor Certification, California State University San Bernardino School of Social Work; Mindfulness & Stress Reduction; Heal Your Heart after Grief; Diagnosis & Treatment of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) Workshop with Collin Ross, MD. *Nicole is also a trained Reiki practitioner and has a passion for holistic healing and energy medicine. |
Nicole's ExperienceClinical Therapist I at San Bernardino County Department of Aging & Adult Services (Older Adult Mental Health)
Clinical Therapist I at San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (Homeless Full Service Partnership (FSP) Program) Clinician at Victor Community Support Services (Family & School-Based therapeutic services) Social Work/MSW Intern at San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (Mesa Counseling Clinic) Social Work/MSW Intern at Family Solutions Collaborative serving the Ontario/Montclair school District Behavioral Specialist at TOTAL Programs (Serving children with autism and developmental disabilities in home & school settings). |
Sonia Silveroli, MSW, LCSW- Licensed Therapist |
Sonia's EducationI am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (101212). I received my Bachelor of Arts in Social Worker from Brandman University. I then moved on and was accepted into University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work where I received my Master of Social Work with specialty in Adults and Healthy Aging. I have extensive experience in the field of foster care work as both a social work case manager and a clinician providing mental health support. I have provided support to foster children and their biological families as a clinician
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Sonia's ExperienceClinical Therapist II at Foster Family Agency
Clinical Therapist I at Foster Family Agency Clinical Social Worker at Foster Family Agency Intern Clinical Therapist at St. Mary Community Health Intern Facilitator at A Better Way Domestic Violence Shelter |
Vanessa Engelbert, MSW, ASW , RYT200- Associate Therapist |
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Vanessa's EducationI am an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW 79793). I earned my Bachelor Degree in Social Welfare from the University of Kansas and my Master's Degree in Social Welfare with a clinical emphasis from the University of Kansas. I have extensively worked with adults and seniors with trauma and severe and persistent mental illness. I have worked with addiction of all kinds and have worked as a medical social worker for 5 years. Because of this, I am familiar with chronic illness and how it is linked to psychiatric health. During the 10 years I served as a caseworker and now a mental health therapist, I have worked with undeserved and underprivileged populations in a culturally sensitive way. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Intuitive Eating/Health At Every Size, the Trauma Resiliency Model, and I am also trained in the evidence based practice of Brainspotting . I am a registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) and have a certification in Yoga and the 12 Steps Recovery (Y12SR). I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. I am also a certified mediation and breathwork teacher.
I have an extensive knowledge of the 12 Steps of Recovery. I respect and realize that recovery looks different for Every Body. |
Vanessa's Experience
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Sandra Alcantar, LCSW-Licensed Therapist |
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Sandra's EducationClinician at Liberty HealthCare, West Valley Detention Center
Mental Health Therapist at Pacific Clinics Clinician Intern at Sierra Vista Child and Family Services Counselor II at Creative Alternatives Inc. Assistant Teacher at California State University Stanislaus, Child Development Center |
Sandra's ExperienceI am an Associate Clinical Worker (ACSW 84160). I earned my Bachelor in Science of Child Development from California State University, Stanislaus. During my undergrad internship I was given the opportunity to work with foster families and at-risk youth, alongside a team of social workers. It was during my time spent assisting clinical social workers that my passion in mental health began and evolved; leading me to pursue a masters degree in Social Work from California State University, Stanislaus. I have had the opportunity of working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families in a community based mental health clinic. I have provided therapy for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, adjustment, trauma, stress, anger and challenges that come with children in foster care/adoption/group home settings. I am certified in: Trauma Focused Cognitive Therapy (TFCBT), Seeking Safety and Managing and Adapting Practice. (MAP).
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Rosa Barrera, LCSW - Licensed Therapist |
Rosa's Education Rosa's Experience
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Arely Lopez- Administrative Assistant |
![]() Everyone on this Earth has a purpose. My purpose here is to treat others with love, kindness, respect, and empathy as we are all one--all the same. I hope to make a difference in this world by doing everything in my power to help those that need a hand. Sometimes the smallest actions make the biggest changes in someone's life. I hope to be the bridge that connects you with your own personal growth and road to self-discovery, healing, and transformation through my position of Administrative Assistant.
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