San Marino Providers

San Marino

San Marino Site Coordinator

Cristina Castrillon, LMFT

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide counseling services in both English and Spanish. I’ve worked in an array of settings from community counseling to psychiatric hospital settings. My approach is meeting the patient where they are and using an eclectic theoretical approach to work with what they need. We are all looking to obtain clarity and a sense of happiness and peace. Everyone is working from their experiences, feelings and views on life, making the best decisions based upon what they know to be true. Life can be challenging and at times confusing. Not only could we benefit from obtaining some support through that journey, but heightening our own awareness to ourselves and raising our consciousness to a healthier state of mind. I’m a believer that we all need a sense of purpose, fulfillment and connectivity. I welcome you in your decision to seek that for yourself.

Licensed Therapist

Amber Bishop

Emotions start as experiences in the body. What makes us human are the emotions we experience on a regular basis. It can feel difficult, overwhelming and unnatural to lean into these emotions and make sense of them all. A young child once shared, “when you dig really deep, you find stuff.” I am here to create a safe space tailored for individuals to meet their needs. My approach is empathetic, collaborative, supportive and non-judgemental. My goal is to offer a safe , therapeutic environment utilizing various components from treatment modalities to begin your journey of healing.

My name is Amber Bishop. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working in the field of mental health for over 5 years with most of my experience and training being in a community mental health setting. I have experience providing individual, couples, collateral, family, and group psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults.
My formal training includes earning a BA in early childhood education with 12 years experience working with 0-5 population in a variety of roles and settings. I have an MA in counseling psychology with a specialization in marriage and family therapy.

I am certified in providing Seeking Safety, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Triple P Parenting, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. I specialize in 0-5 didactic work, children, teens and women that are struggling with anxiety, depression, oppositional defiant behaviors, ADHD and trauma.

Psychologist

Emily Dalton, Psy.D. (she/her)

Everyone needs to be seen and heard. Sometimes, therapy is just that, a place where we are seen and heard. Other times, therapy delves deeper into our lives, our past, our relationships, and our emotions. Therapy can also be a place to obtain skills, tools, and resources. Therapy has many shapes and forms. Each client has unique and specific needs, and it is my job to work alongside my clients in order to help meet those needs. I provide a therapeutic relationship that works to support clients in the best way possible and build upon client strengths. Along with therapy, I am also trained in psychological testing. This can be an excellent enhancement to therapy by providing further insight into a client’s challenges and strengths.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of California. I obtained my bachelor’s degree in psychology from Scripps College and both my master’s and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from California School of Professional Psychology, an American Psychological Association-accredited institution. My training has been largely focused on multicultural and community psychology and my therapeutic approaches are predominantly psychodynamic and relational. I have worked clinically with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and families across various settings. I am experienced with treating depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, suicidality, and personality disorders. I have worked with clients on behavioral difficulties, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, anger management, parenting, and school and occupational difficulties. My research experience is with gender diversity and I have clinical experience
working with LGBTQ+ clients.

A good fit is important in therapy. Developing a safe and comfortable relationship with my clients is of utmost importance. It is my hope that each of my clients feels seen and heard and that we work together towards a stronger, healthier self.

Licensed Therapist

Casey C Huynh, LMFT

Since 2009 I hold a BS from Cal State University Fullerton and a Masters from San Francisco State University.  I am fluent in both English and Vietnamese languages.  Before joining Soultenders, I spent 17 years working in the community mental health sector serving children, adults, couples, groups and families from diverse backgrounds.  I supervise therapists who work with both children and adults for the past 6 years.  My specialty is in childhood trauma, anxiety, depressions, to name a few.

I am a big believer in embracing change, love, and forgiveness.

Licensed Therapist

Elsa Keng, M.S., LMFT

What if you no longer felt isolated and out of place? What if you and your partner stopped having the same fight over and over again? What if you weren’t in a constant power struggle with your teenager? What if those racing thoughts that keep you up at night began to dissipate and you were finally able to rest? What if you were able to manage your feelings instead of feeling like you are drowning in them?

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health—and you don’t have to do it alone. In a safe, understanding, and supportive space, we can process your thoughts and feelings collaboratively. Together we will work to challenge the obstacles that have become more like hurdles. When the stressors in our lives seem too overwhelming, our strength and resolve to overcome can seem too difficult to tap into and utilize. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to therapy, and my approach is tailored to match your unique situation.

As a bilingual Chinese-American, I am familiar with the ways in which cultural expectations, generational trauma, and expected gender roles can impact your emotional development, mental health, and relationships with others. I aim to provide a safe space for individuals to explore and work through these challenges, among others. With a Solution-Focused theoretical orientation, my therapeutic work is collaborative and goal directed. I also utilize techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. When working with children and adolescents, I have a family systems approach—with the understanding that individuals cannot be isolated, and that they are interconnected and interdependent.

After earning my B.A. in Psychology in three years  from UC Riverside I went on to earn my M.S. in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University. I started my hands on training as a therapist in 2007 in the community counseling center of a megachurch—providing services to children and adults, facilitating a co-dependency group, divorce recovery group, and providing couples with premarital and marital counseling as a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator. I also have years of experience providing mental health services to children and adults in school-based and community-based mental health clinics, as well as in an inpatient psychiatric hospital. Licensed since 2012, I am also trained and/or certified in the following evidence-based practices: Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety, and Positive Parenting Program (Triple P)—both the Standard and Teen versions. I am also trained in Motivational Interviewing. I work with clients of all ages and specialize in working with children and adolescents and their families, and young adults, and particularly Asian-Americans dealing with issues related to acculturation.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #51442

Psychologist

Jennifer Stinson, Ph.D.

For me, therapy is a balance of art and science. The science includes understanding research about mental health, human development, and how the brain works. The art is finding creative ways to make use of the research in the context of each new and different therapy experience. For example, as a therapist, I might ask myself, “How can I use my understanding of treatments for anxiety disorders to help this particular person in my office in a way that makes sense in their life right now?” The answer to that question lies in the therapeutic relationship. I take great care to learn about each client’s unique experiences, feelings, beliefs, values and goals. My favorite thing about being a therapist is when the art and science come together in a way that is both illuminating and emotionally meaningful for the person I am working with. This is the process by which, I believe, positive change occurs.

After graduating from the University of Oregon, I earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2004 from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant University. Since then, I have provided therapy to children, adolescents and adults who have sought help for various issues, including anxiety, depression, family conflict, anger problems and recovering from trauma. I have also provided supervision to many therapists as they worked toward obtaining their licenses. I am licensed with the California Board of Psychology (PSY 20997) and am an active member of the San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association. Additionally, I have a background in working with adults with developmental disabilities, such as mental retardation and autism. I have conducted research, given presentations and co-authored several articles related to issues for women with disabilities.

Licensed Therapist

Jeanette Villanueva, LCSW

First, I want to commend you for taking the step towards seeking help. You are courageous for taking these steps towards healing & caring for your mental health. It can be difficult to recognize our own limitations towards this healing process and discovering our best self. Whether you’re seeking clarity in some areas of your life, working through complex emotions, a traumatic experience, whether you’re challenging negative thinking patterns, going through a difficult situation and need help with learning new techniques to cope, or focusing on personal growth. I am here to support you through this process.

We can collaboratively work towards improving quality of life and achieving your goals. I am passionate about this work and I look forward to witnessing the growth and empowerment that will lead to change.

Qualifications: I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California. I am registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker #76636. I am EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy) trained. Gottman Level 1 trained for couples counseling. I am a bilingual and provide services in both English and Spanish.