OUR tHERAPISTS, rESEARCH ASSISTANT, AND TUTOR

 Samantha is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who earned earned her B.Sci. in Psychology and Social Action from Palo Alto University and Master’s in Counseling and Psychology from Santa Clara University. She has worked with a broad diversity of populations and has found a particular passion for working with adolescents and young adults that are struggling with a variety of mental health difficulties. Samantha has been working in crisis intervention and higher levels of therapeutic care. Samantha's approach to therapy is utilizing evidence-based practices tailored to each individual's needs and strengths. While also incorporating strong wellness disciplines, compassion, empathy and support to develop a safe and meaningful therapeutic relationship.  When she isn’t working, you can find her cycling, hiking, spending time with her dogs Bentley and Asher and enjoying time with her family and friends.

Patricia (Trish) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a member of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Trish received her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and Correctional Psychology at Santa Clara University and her Bachelor's Degree in Political Science at San Francisco State University. Trish has broad experience working with a diverse population including children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families in crisis intervention and higher levels of therapeutic care, community mental health, correctional setting, outpatient setting, and school based setting. Trish's therapeutic approach is holistic, evidence and strength based and client-centered. Trish believes that individuals are continuously becoming, growing, unfolding, and allowing versions of themselves to make sense based on the seasons they are in. Trish is passionate about helping equip and empower individuals with tools to change, grow, navigate adversities and transitions, and reconnect with their strengths. Trish’s approach is to foster a safe, inclusive, collaborative, and nurturing environment to hold space for individuals where they can begin a journey of unlearning, learning, and self examination, and self-discovery.
Outside of work, Trish enjoys yoga, hiking, traveling, watching anime, and spending time in nature and with friends and family. 

  Leslie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and she  is a bilingual speaking (Spanish) Therapist who completed her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences, from California State University  Monterey Bay. Leslie has had the opportunity to work with a variety of populations including children with developmental disabilities, monolingual Spanish's speaking families, teens and young adults with co occurring diagnosis, such as addictions, mood disorders and/or psychosis in a variety of settings which include PHP, IOP, outpatient and community mental health. Her clinical areas of focus include life stress, life transitions, traumatic stress, substance abuse behaviors, anxiety, grief, depression and self-harming behaviors, empowerment and resilience. Aiming to prioritize evidenced-based therapy practices and rely on well researched techniques. Leslie strives to give her client's the most transformative care. She works collaboratively with her clients to become in touch with their own authenticity, resilience, and strengths as she guides them on their journey of healing. 

Molly is a Research Assistant working for Virginie Goldstein to help her grow her screen addiction practice. Molly earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at UC San Diego, and has been working in research since. She’s thrilled to be part of such an important, cutting-edge field. Molly sees screen addiction as a rapidly growing problem, which is absolutely vital to address, especially in adolescents.
Molly also works as a tutor for middle school through high school students. She tutors in English, writing, psychology, biology, math (up to precalculus) and history, and specializes in helping students develop better study and organization skills.