Meet the Intern Team

Roopa Cantu, Clinical Supervisor

Roopa Cantu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She identifies as South Asian and with the pronouns she/her. She entered the clinical social work world 13 years ago having been inspired by loved ones who overcame cultural barriers and sought recovery and treatment for their mental health and substance use issues. She sought to provide underrepresented communities access to mental health services. Roopa graduated from the Master of Social Work program at New York University (NYU), and thrived from her educational, professional, and personal experiences both at NYU and in New York City. After graduate school, Roopa worked as a clinical researcher with a NGO in Goa, India for six months. She began practicing as a clinical social worker in 2014. Roopa became licensed in 2016 and became a board-approved clinical supervisor in 2018. Roopa has worked in roles such as faculty, clinician, clinical supervisor, clinical director, and administrator. She has worked in a range of inpatient and outpatient settings with populations ranging from children to older adults. She enjoys supporting her clients with challenges including cultural, racial and identity concerns, low self-esteem, grief and loss, and relationship and family conflict. She leans towards cognitive-behavioral therapy, supportive therapy, culturally sensitive therapy, trauma-informed therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Roopa is passionate about her work as a clinical supervisor for trainees and pre-licensed therapists. She loves contributing to their education and growth and playing a part in their exciting journeys towards licensure. She is grateful to work with diverse communities in her work, including BIPOCs.

Britteny Scott, Administrative Assistant (she/her/hers)

Hello, my name is Britteny and I am the administrative assistant for The Multicultural Therapy Academy. I am an executive relations professional with 15+ years of people management, operations, and communications experience. I am currently attending ASU for psychology and on the weekends, I can be found hiking, camping, and spending time outdoors.

Yvette Sanchez (she/her/hers)

Hello, my name is Yvette Sanchez, and I am the Administrative Assistant for Diamond Cultural Family Therapy. I help I am bilingual and speak fluent Spanish. I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology. I love to be organized and keep everything up to date in my planner. I am always happy to help our team here so that they can better help others.

Outside of work, you’ll find me stuck in a book, which can range from nonfiction to horror to any other book I find interesting. I also love going on long walks with my dog or spending time with family and friends.

Brooke Kerr, LMFT (she/her/hers)

Pain is part of being human. We are navigating difficult relationships, struggling to manage heavy emotions, adjusting to unexpected life circumstances, battling the constant weight of the world - the list goes on! But there is also joy, hope, genuine self-acceptance, and healing. Everyone is deserving of these things and it is my goal to help my clients find them. I want to help you connect deeply with yourself and those around you.

I obtained my Masters from Chapman University in 2019. I have experience with a wide range of populations including individual adults, adolescents, caretakers, individuals with chronic illness, parent-child relationships, families, and children. I have a year of experience with play therapy and also have experience in school counseling.

I am flexible and extremely collaborative when it comes to meeting client needs. What I want most for my clients is what they want for themselves! I will follow where you lead and point out some important things I notice along the way. When I do guide, it is to initiate and mediate difficult, healing conversations within and between people. I hold hope and optimism for those that can’t find it in themselves and I believe in everyone’s capacity for growth and change.

I look forward to connecting with you soon!

Brionne Clemons, AMFT (she/her/hers)

Brionne (Bri) Clemons is an Associate Clinical Social Worker, born and raised in the heart of Los Angeles. Bri received her Undergraduate Degree from California State University Northridge in 2016, Majoring in Sociology: Criminology and Criminal Justice as well Minoring in Africana Studies. Bri continued her education at California State University Northridge receiving her Masters in Social Work, Class of 2018.

Bri's core principles of being a therapist is making sure every client feels safe, connected and comfortable when creating a therapeutic environment. Bri has experience working with Adolescent and TAY Youth(12-25 years old) with severe emotional disturbances in outpatient settings, community mental health, residential facilities, and shelters. Bri's professional expertise is working with DCFS/Probation youth including Dual Diagnosis, Special Needs, Substance Use, and Domestic Violence/ Sexual Assault Victims.

Bri currently works at Diamond Cultural Family Therapy as an associate clinical therapist. Bri currently implements trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) solution focused therapy techniques, and narrative therapy.

Chris Johnson, ASW

Chris Rene Johnson is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) who earned her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Phoenix.

Chris' passion to serve in mental health spans 30 years. She has worked as a case manager over the past four (4) years assisting children, adolescents, and women who experienced homelessness, severe mental health illnesses, and trauma. Chris believes it only takes one Chris Rene Johnson is a highly skilled and experienced Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) who obtained her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from the reputed University of Phoenix. With a remarkable career spanning over 30 years in the mental health industry, Chris has dedicated her life to serving those in need.

Over the past four years, she has served as a case manager, assisting children, adolescents, and women who have faced severe mental health illnesses, trauma, and homelessness. Chris strongly believes that it takes only one person to show her clients that there is a path to healing, and she feels responsible for guiding them toward overcoming the challenges they face.

Chris is a consummate professional, and she is committed to understanding the unique needs and goals of her clients. She customizes her services to fit their circumstances, ensuring each client receives the best possible support. At the core of her work is building therapeutic relationships with her clients. You can trust Chris to be honest, open, and reliable in all her dealings with you. "one" is to show her clients that there is a path to healing and that there are steps to overcome whatever they may face. It is ultimately up to them to take the step, but she is responsible for showing them that overcoming these steps is possible.

Chris is a professional dedicated to understanding your unique needs and goals. She tailors her services to fit your circumstances, ensuring you receive the best possible support. Building therapeutic relationships with her clients is at the core of what she does. You can count on Chris to be open, honest, and reliable.

Francisco Garcia, AMFT

Hello everyone! My name is Francisco Garcia. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee currently obtaining my Master's of Science Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of La Verne. I feel that it is just as important to look after our mental health like our physical health. I look forward to aiding clients with their mental health difficulties and helping them find solutions that will improve their quality of life. It has been a passion of mine since I was an adolescent to step into this field of work and be able to positively impact those in need of a helping hand. Someone to help clients reach their goals, potential, and begin the recovery process. I look to better understand the client through my knowledge of multiple therapeutic approaches and implementing the approach that best suits the needs of the client.  I offer a safe, judgement-free space for all clients to feel fully comfortable and understand that I am there as a support system for clients and am there to guide clients through this healing journey. I am a first generation Mexican-American and understand the principles of cultural sensitivity which is necessary for seeing a vast array of clients. I also am fluent in Spanish and speak some French, for any clients requesting therapy in either language. I am currently supervised by Dr. Pamela Reeves, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), LIC: #51463

Felicia Davis, AMFT (she/her/hers), B.A. (Completing Master Program - Marriage And Family Therapist)

“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, ‘I’m possible.’” – Audrey Hepburn

Welcome all! My name is Felicia and I am currently enrolled in a Master level program at National University and work under the supervision of Dr. Pamela Reeves. I obtained my Bachelor of Psychology at Capella University, where I was presented with the fundamentals of therapy that grew into the knowledge I have today.

I thrive on helping people grow and I feel that therapy can be a learning process and a great journey to growth. I truly believe that a safe space for people to evolve and become who they want to be is important. I will provide comfort in knowing that, whenever we are together, the space that is presented is one of tranquility and hope. Rest assured, your journey might have been a long and difficult one to embark on, but together, we can create peace. Everyone is someone, and with a little motivation and guidance, their inner self can open to possibilities of exploration and, sometimes, acceptance.

I wish that we can form a strong and healthy therapeutic relationship, where we can create and observe obtainable goals, and work towards a successful outcome that can end with you being healthier and happier in many aspects of your life.

Areas of Focus:

• Trauma and PTSD
• Coping skills; grief and loss
• Emotional attachment issues
• Intimate partner violence and domestic abuse
• Anxiety and depression
• Addiction and substance abuse
• Managing stress
• Mindfulness and wellness

Jessica (Sosun) Ha, BA, AMFT, Speaks Korean (she/her/hers), (Completing Master Program - Marriage And Family Therapist)

Supervised by Dr. Pamela Reeves

" You matter. And who you truly are matters." As a therapist, my life mission is to support people to live freely as they are. I am passionate about working with people to discover their true selves and help them free from what they're not anymore. My name is Jessica. I am a therapist trainee in a Master's program in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University. As a therapeutic partner, I will walk through your life journey together. My goal is to hold a safe space for you with emotional support and acceptance in the healing process. We will fully experience, process, and grow together in that journey by creating sustainable changes in life. I work with the core belief that people are inherently resourceful, creative, and whole. I have work experiences as a meditation instructor, life coach, and HR manager, working with individuals, adults, and couples. My special interest is in mindfulness-based techniques, acceptance and commitment therapy, and trauma-focused therapy. I enjoy doing meditation, baking, camping, playing golf, and tennis in my spare time. Areas of Focus:

• Life Transitions (Immigration, loss, marriage, divorce, and more)
• Trauma and PTSD
• Co-dependency, Emotional Attachment issues
• Relationship issues
• Empowerment and Self esteem
• Life Purpose
• Women's Leadership Development
• Stress management, Coping skills

Special Interest:

• MBCT (Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy)
• ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
• Experiential Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Family System Therapy
• CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy)
• Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
• EMDR for Trauma

John Hobbs, AMFT

John Hobbs is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. John is passionate about helping clients overcome obstacles in their lives. He believes the therapeutic relationship is what makes therapy special and sees it as the key to healing childhood trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, personal development, and spiritual growth. He has specialized training, CBT, Mindfulness therapies, and group therapy. John has had success treating adolescents and adults throughout their lives as well as caregivers who provide for their elderly family members. John welcomes all clients, cultures, ethnicities and genders His goal is to help you achieve your goals.

Lisa Friedman, AMFT (she/her/hers)

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." Dr. Seuss Lisa is an Associate Marriage and Family therapist (AMFT#129979) working under the supervision of Dr. Pamela Reeves(LMFT #51463). Lisa holds a Master's degree in Psycology from Chapman/Brandman University, an MBA and BA in Music from UC Irvine, and a PAMA certificate in Music Therapy. Lisa's goal as a therapist is to provide a safe environment for clients to be heard. Lisa has worked in the corporate world and continues to operate her own Music Therapy studio specializing in adolescents with ADHD, and those on the high functioning autistic spectrum. Lisa has worked in the foster care system, working with individuals, couples, and families. Lisa holds a certificate in Promoting Placement Stability Utilizing the Child and Family Team Process from the LA County Department of Mental Health.

Areas of focus:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Self-esteem
• Grief, Cancer treatment and loss
• Behavioral issues

L’Oreal Henry, AMFT (she/her/hers)

Hello, my name is L’Oreal. My sole purpose of being a therapist is making sure every client feels safe and comfortable when talking to me. I want to make sure no matter what is going on around clients, they can be their authentic self. I want every client to discover their own voice and understand their thoughts and emotions are always valid when conversing with me. I have experience working with postpartum mothers, children with special needs as well as families that need guidance on learning about their child with special needs. I also have experience being a behavior technician for 4 years, working on behaviors and learning how to improve daily living skills.

I received my second masters in I received my master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with emphasis in Marriage Family Therapy from California Baptist University. As well as my first master’s in psychology with a focus in Health Psychology.

I am currently an Associate Marriage Family Therapist (AMFT) 133898 and I am currently supervised by Dr. Pamela Reeves, License Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, 51463.

Areas of focus:

• LGBTQIA
• Self-esteem
• Young adults
• Mothers with special needs children
• Mindfulness
• couples/relationship issues
• Postpartum
• Depression
• Anxiety/Stress management

Lamar (KaMu) Broomfield, LMFT

Hey there! I'm Lamar, but you can call me KaMu. I'm proudly an MFT Associate at the Diamond Cultural Family Therapy Center, working under the guidance of Dr. Pamela Reeves.

After finishing my bachelor's degree in health administration and management, I gained valuable experience as an MRI technologist with a neuroscience research team specializing in Functional MRI at the University of Southern California Medical Center. This hands-on involvement intensified my enthusiasm for Psychology, which led me to pursue a master's degree. At the University of Capella, I completed my master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy, focusing on Counselling Psychology.

Currently, I'm enrolled in a Doctoral program at Quantum University, where I'm diving into the profound art of holistic healing for the mind, body, and spirit. This includes studying various modalities like hypnosis, NLP, and Neurofeedback, among others.

I'm a passionate Psychologist with comprehensive expertise in providing innovative treatment to help individuals navigate psychological and emotional obstacles. I'm committed to offering unwavering support throughout the entire process of diagnosing, evaluating, and implementing treatment. My approach integrates trauma-informed therapy, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

I believe in delving into the depths of trauma's history, unveiling hidden patterns, and embarking on a journey of emotional restoration. By doing so, we can rediscover the joy of life, nurture relationships, and revive our spiritual and emotional well-being. Let's work together to make that happen!

Certifications /Training
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Duke University)
Rational Living Therapy (National Association of CBT)
Method Levels 1 and 2 (Gottman Institute)
Traumatic Stress Studies Certification (Trauma Research Foundation)
Spiritual Life Coaching (AGAPE International Spiritual Center)

Social Network
Association of Black Psychologists
National Association of Cognitive Therapy
Delta Kappa International Honor Society of Marriage and Family Therapy
National Society of Leadership and Success

Areas of Focus
Trauma/PTSD (Trauma Research Foundation)
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Couples/Relationships (Gottman Method)
Children and Family Conflict
Mindfulness
Spirituality
OCD and ADHD

Sharayza Blakemore, AMFT (she/her/hers)

Hello, my name is Sharayza! I come from a Humanistic and Person-centered perspective. Which means that I see every person for who they truly are. I am not here to judge anyone, rather to work with you, to reach limits that you did not think might have been possible.

My perspective is that I am the passenger, and YOU are the driver when it comes to reaching your goals, however as your therapist I will make sure that you are going in the right direction.

I received my Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology with emphasis in Marriage Family Therapy from California Baptist University, and my MBA degree from University of Phoenix. I work with individuals, couples, families, and children/adolescents.

I am currently an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT 128412, under the supervision of Dr. Pamela Reeves, License Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, 51463.

I look forward to holding a safe, unjudged space for you to process your experiences, while working with you too healing!

“What happens when people open their hearts? They get better.” ― Haruki Murakami, Norwegian Wood

Suzette Ali, ASW

You are the only one that truly knows how you feel. But, sometimes, you need a guide to help you to explore your internal feelings and emotions. Self-exploration takes a lot of courage, a safe space, and a compassionate and supportive guide to walk with you through your journey of understanding yourself and the healing process.

I bring to my practice a unique background in Human Resources. I enjoy working with preteens, adolescents, adults, aging adults, foster youth, and individual from the LGBTQIA+ community. My specialties include anxiety, depression, career counseling, loss and grief, trauma, and workplace stress management.

Developing a solid therapeutic relationship built on trust is a vital step in the healing process. As a therapist, my years of lived experience as an advocate, ally, coach, conflict resolver, social worker, teacher, and therapist helps me to quickly develop a trusting and supportive bond with my clients. If you are ready to start your healing journey, contact me at (714) 594-9346 for a free 15-minute consultation.

Skyler Lamar, BA, MFT (she/her/hers), (Completing Master Program - Marriage and Family Therapist)

Supervised by Dr. Pamela Reeves

Hi everyone! My name is Skyler Lamar and I am currently a Marriage and Family Therapist trainee. I am currently in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy Masters Program at Pepperdine University. My goal is to be able to create a safe space for my client to not feel fear that they are being judged or having assumptions made about them. As a black woman myself, I know what it is like to have others assume your life story just by the way you look and I would never wish that upon someone else. As a first generation student, I received two undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Sociology from the University of California, Irvine. While there, I was able to get experience working with clients as a peer coach. One of the many things that I learned was that even if someone comes from a different background or has different experiences from you, there is always the foundation of emotions that we have all experienced in some capacity. I want to be able to not only help others but learn from their thoughts and feelings to become a more well-rounded person and mental health professional.

I would say that my current theoretical orientation is an integrative approach, especially because I believe that every person has different needs that can be remedied by different types of theoretical approaches. I not only want to help clients reach their goals but also be able to look back on the journey of how they got there with pride in their own growth. I want to assure clients that their stories matter and that their emotions and thoughts are not things to be looked down upon but rather things to validate and talk about further. The populations that I have a special interest working with are adults and couples, yet as a budding therapist I want to have experience working with multiple populations because something can always be learned in one place and applied in another. I hope to be able to empower others to move at their own pace, establish boundaries that they are comfortable with, and feel that they are capable of anything that they set their positive intentions towards.