Meet our Clinical Team
Co-Founder
Candy Caceres PsyD LMFT- (She/her)
Dr. Candy Caceres is a Doctor of Psychology and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience serving adults and children with complex mental health needs. She has supervised diverse clinical and family support programs and is trained in evidence-based practices such as Couples Methods, Motivational Interviewing, Reflective Parenting, and Child-Parent Psychotherapy.
Dr. Caceres describes her approach as one that “guides, coaches, and assists in the development of self-empowerment and advocacy skills.” She brings cultural sensitivity and a commitment to effective, individualized care. In addition, she serves as an adjunct professor.
Co-Founder
Ada Valladares, LCSW (She/her)
Ada Valladares obtained her master’s in social work at California State University, Long Beach and her bachelor’s in social work at California State University, Los Angeles. Ada has experience working with children and adults from different backgrounds. Ada is trained in different evidence-based practices such as Seeking Safety, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Reflecting Parenting. Ada worked at well-known medical group providing mental health services to pediatric clients and young adults. Previously, Ada provided mental health services to CalWORKs participants with the purpose to help them decrease mental health symptoms to re-integrate into the working life. Ada also worked alongside Los Angeles Police Department responding to domestic violence crisis calls to provide support, resources, and education to domestic violence victims. Furthermore, Ada also provided mental health counseling to domestic violence victims to help them become survivors and participates in events to support community education to reduce domestic violence. Ada is passionate about helping people reach their full potential by encouraging them to get informed and educate themselves so they can have a voice for those who can’t express themselves. Ada is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Administrative Manager
Evelyn Medina (She/her/ella)
Evelyn Medina earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice from California State University, Long Beach. Evelyn has worked in the social service field for 17 years working with the elderly, foster children/youth, probation youth and victims of sexual commercial exploitation (CSEC). Evelyn has provided crisis intervention, case management services, mentorship, and supported the development of independent living skills through a trauma informed lens. Additionally, Evelyn has provided, modeled, and taught advocacy skills to support client empowerment and activism. In 2016 Evelyn began her role at a Non-Profit Organization with a program focusing on assisting foster youth in developing life skills to become knowledgeable self-sufficient adults. Evelyn was promoted in 2017 to Program supervisor where she took the opportunity to create and implement a training curriculum becoming master trainer for the program, training to all new staff as well as providing ongoing trainings when new changes arise. In addition, Evelyn maintains monthly data collection and analysis, program innovation and implementation, and attends outreach events, and maintains close relationships with community partners. Her staff and colleagues have recognized Evelyn as a supportive professional always lending a helping hand, honors time to listen, problem solves and offers guidance with a caring heart
Therapist
Haley Underwood, LMFT (She/her)
Haley Farzley obtained her Master’s Degree in Psychology Counseling/Marriage Family Therapy at Argosy University, Los Angeles and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at California State University Dominguez Hills. With a focus on cognitive behavioral theories and a strength-based therapy style, she is dedicated to helping people heal, grow, and create meaningful change. She enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and elder adults, both individually and as a couple or family.
Therapist
Flor de Maria Rohr, LMFT (She/her)
Flor has worked in community services for various years in areas of Los Angeles County (Spa 6 Watts South LA, Compton, Spa 4 area in Downtown Los Angeles and Spa 7 surround areas of Bell Gardens. Flor carries a client centered approach and works along with the client(s) to help identify areas of need in Clinical and Non-Clinical support. Growing up in South Los Angeles, Flor was inspired to continue to work and provide services for clients with specialized need due to various Mental health barriers with trauma and generational trauma. Flor completed a Bachelor’s degree with focus on Psychology and Chicano Studies and obtained a Substance Abuse Certificate. Due to desiring a higher level of education, Flor completed Antioch University’s Clinical Psychology with a focus on Trauma (sex trafficking, domestic violence, grief and loss, immigration issues, substance abuse) focused courses. Flor has been able to help support client in finding ways to cope and be able to process Trauma impacting well-being. Flor has been able to obtain experience working with DCFS cases while working at a well-known nonprofit agency (as a Senior Birth to 5 Therapist), along with working with various school ages (certified in Child Parent Psychotherapy and MAP). Flor experienced a desire to help victims of Domestic Violence (Certified in Domestic Violence 40-hour training by Victims of Crime) and had exposure to Homeless FSP population which created additional support for adult clients along with Seeking Safety certified and use CBT to help reframe thoughts. As a first-generation immigrant Flor has a passion to help and support transitions and trauma that have presented themselves to various people. I believe we all have a journey and sometimes we meet people to help us in that journey- and I try to be that for clients. Hablo Español efectivamente.
Therapist
Claudia Cotto-Verdon, Psy. D. (AMFT She/her)
Dr. Claudia Cotto-Verdon has over 20 years of experience in social services and mental health. Most of her work has been conducted in the nonprofit sector. Her focus is on cognitive behavioral and multigenerational therapy. She is dedicated to educating and empowering clients. Dr. Cotto-Verdon enjoys working with individuals, groups, couples, and families. Some of her favorite work has been with adolescents. The sooner therapy begins, the sooner you can live a healthier and happier life!
Therapist
Kathy Rodriguez, ASW She/her
Kathy Rodriguez is an associate clinical social work professional with extensive experience working with children, adults and families in a variety of settings, including Child Welfare, school-based services, community mental health programs, and residential treatment facilities.
She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach. Her background includes training in Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Informed Care.
She is passionate about creating safe, supportive environments where individuals feel heard, empowered, and are provided with the necessary tools to create meaningful change.
Therapist
Brenda Honorato, ASW
Brenda Honorato is a passionate Latinx mental health clinician dedicated to expanding access to mental health services in communities where care is often stigmatized, misunderstood, or inaccessible. Her practice is grounded in the belief that healing is deeply connected to culture, identity, and lived experience. She strives to create a warm, safe, and affirming space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Brenda works collaboratively with individuals to address emotional, psychological, and relational challenges while honoring cultural values, family dynamics, and intergenerational experiences. Her approach integrates evidence-based practices with cultural humility, recognizing the impact of immigration, acculturation stress, language barriers, and systemic inequities on mental health. She is especially committed to normalizing therapy within Latino communities and supporting clients in breaking cycles of silence, shame, and emotional burden.
Therapist
Christian Rodriguez, ASW
Christian Rodriguez is a passionate associate clinical social worker who believes therapy should feel human, collaborative, and empowering. As a first generation Latino, he brings a culturally aware, client centered, and humanistic approach to his work, offering services in both English and Spanish. He utilizes trauma-informed practices to support clients in navigating life’s challenges at their own pace, with their goals at the center of the therapeutic process.
Christian is especially committed to helping destigmatize mental health within the Latino community, guided by the belief that healing is powerful and that everyone deserves access to meaningful support. He is honored to walk alongside clients on their therapeutic journey.
Therapist
Efren Espinoza, AMFT
Efren Espinoza works with LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and couples, as well as monolingual Spanish-speaking clients. Efren has experience across trauma-focused, forensic, community mental health, and child and family settings, with a particular interest in severe and complex trauma. Efren is especially drawn to working with personality and relational patterns, complex trauma, and mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and chronic depression, particularly where identity, emotional regulation, and relationships intersect.
Efren’s therapeutic style is active, attuned, and grounded. Efren tends to be direct while maintaining a warm, respectful space and values collaboration throughout the therapeutic process. Efren pays close attention to patterns as they emerge both in clients’ daily lives and within the therapeutic relationship.
Efren takes a depth-oriented, relational approach, focusing on how early experiences and attachment patterns shape current thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Efren aims to help clients develop insight that feels meaningful and applicable, not just intellectual, but lived.