Enrique Arteaga, MSc
Enrique is an insight driven clinician that believes mental health is the cornerstone to overall wellness. As a culturally competent and trauma informed therapist, Enrique uses a wide array of focused techniques to help clients live their best lives. Enrique places an emphasis on the the clinical relationship and strives to build a trusted, safe, and judgment-free space, for emotional processing.
Enrique is currently enrolled in the Applied Clinical Psychology doctorate program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) and has completed coursework to understand mental health struggles within minority and special populations. Enrique received a Master of Science degree in applied psychology in 2012 and has extensive course experience understanding social factors critical to mental wellness. Enrique’s current research focuses on cultural adherence and the ways it influences body image and perceived anxiety.
Enrique draws his expertise from academic instruction and over two decades of experience working in corporate environments as a market researcher for companies like J.D. Power and Associates, Medtronic, and American Honda. He has extensive experience creating and testing psychometric instruments to measure validity and reliability and is an expert in consumer segmentation and personas. Most recently, Enrique helped create the State of Mental Health Social Determinate scale that has helped TCSPP launch an initiative focused on bridging barriers to professional psychological services while highlighting current mental health challenges in our communities.
Enrique is a native Spanish speaker that is under the supervision of Dr. Shir Shanun, PsyD (PSY25481).
pronouns: he/him/his
languages: English, Spanish
Kira Bartholomew, AMFT
Kira creates a safe, collaborative environment for you to explore your strengths and challenges together. She is humbled by the trust that her clients put in her and the work they do together. She believes that by better understanding your past, present, emotions, and thoughts, you can have greater freedom in building the life and relationships that you desire for your future.
Kira uses an integrative approach, drawing from several different models (ie. attachment theory) depending on the needs of her client. In particular, Kira believes that the therapist-patient relationship is key to success in therapy. Your work with Kira will be strengths-based to support you through the challenges and goals that you bring to therapy.
While completing her MA in Counseling Psychology at The Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA, Kira was a therapist at a local elementary school. Here she used play therapy and sandplay therapy with her clients, and she feels this creativity and playfulness are of great use when working with adults as well.
Kira is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 123856). She is under the supervision of Dr. Scott Garrels (PSY21050).
pronouns: she/her/hers
languages: English
Judilin Bosita, Psy.D., LMFT
Dr. Judilin believes therapy heals and facilitates positive change. She is a trauma trained therapist who creates a respectful, nonjudgmental, and compassionate space. Here, it is safe to explore the challenging and painful parts of life that bring us to therapy. She works with adults, couples, and other relational systems who are struggling with the impacts of developmental trauma, dysregulation, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-worth.
In addition to insight-oriented work, Dr. Judilin utilizes evidenced-based practices to bring about lasting change. Examining early primary relationships and significant life events, she considers how these may unconsciously influence the way one is engaging in the world today. She supports one’s innate strengths and resilience as she honors a person’s unique ways of adapting to the world. Together you will explore how these adaptations, that once served you, may be hindering movement towards attaining your goals of a satisfying and meaningful life.
Dr. Judilin completed her doctoral degree in Applied Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University with a specialization in trauma studies. She continues to stay updated on current trainings that contribute to her knowledge of trauma and couples work through the modalities of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Trauma Resilience Model, Psychological Approach to Couples Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Dr. Judilin is an LMFT (129982) and a Registered Psychological Associate (PSB94026817) under the supervision of Dr. Mona Kumar (PSY19596).
pronouns: she/her/hers, they/them/theirs
languages: English
Loretta Brazil, Psy.D.
Dr. Loretta Brazil has a wealth of experience and skills that support her ability to connect deeply with a diverse range of clients and their concerns. She works from a psychodynamic approach and views psychotherapy as an opportunity to heal the whole person (mind, body, and soul). She advocates for self-care, personal development, life balance, maintaining a positive sense of self, and activating resilience.
Dr. Brazil has experience supporting individuals and couples working through unique challenges and utilizing their strengths and resiliencies to move forward. She is available to work with adult individuals as well as couples, in-person or virtually. She has worked with clients facing a broad range of concerns, including life stage issues, relational challenges, domestic and intimate partner violence and other traumatic lived experiences, family and social relational issues, grief and loss recovery, anxiety, and depression.
Dr. Brazil is a graduate of Pacifica Graduate Institute, with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Additionally, she has a Master of Arts in Marriage Family Therapy from Pacific Oaks College. She has received advanced training and supervision in various forms of psychodynamic therapy, as well as other therapeutic approaches, and mindfulness-based interventions.
Dr. Loretta Brazil is a Registered Psychological Associate (PSB94027770) under the supervsion of Dr. Steven Graubard (PSY30277).
pronouns: she/her/hers
languages: English
Bryon Cunningham, Psy.D., Ph.D.
Bryon believes that therapy is an opportunity for people to feel better and to grow as a person. He tries to create a warm, accepting therapeutic environment where clients feel safe. He helps clients identify present and past factors that might be contributing to their mental health problems. And he encourages clients to experiment with positive change while respecting each person’s right to make their own decisions.
Bryon is comfortable working with clients whose cultural background is different from his own. He has experience working with a range of mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship problems. His approach to treatment is individualized to match each client’s diagnosis and preferences, using a mixture of psychodynamic and cognitive- behavioral interventions. At the heart of Bryon’s approach to treatment is a humanistic style characterized by compassion and positive regard.
In addition to working at Rose City Center, Bryon also teaches in the Psychology Department at Occidental College. Before coming to Rose City, he trained at Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services and the Behavioral Health Center Alhambra Hospital.
Bryon is a Registered Psychological Associate (94026712) working under the supervision of Dr. Ryan Witherspoon (PSY32022).
pronouns: he/him/his
languages: English
Stacey Girdner, MBA
Courage. Perseverance. Tenacity. Grit. Desire. Bravery. Pluck.
Whatever word you choose, deciding to face the issues of the past that impact the relationships you have today requires an amount of determination. Stacey Girdner, a Registered Psychological Associate, understands firsthand what it takes to reach out and ask for help, and to dedicate oneself to a healing journey.
Stacey is completing a PsyD degree program and was supervised by a private practitioner for two years before joining the team at Rose City Center. Stacey is dedicated to partnering with clients to achieve their therapeutic goals. During sessions, Stacey focuses her time, thoughts, and energy exclusively on the client. She brings attentive listening, understanding, mirroring, reflection, and a belief in the client and their commitment to success. Although every client’s circumstances and aims are different, more often than not Stacey joins clients in addressing concerns around depression, anxiety, and other barriers to sustaining satisfying relationships.
Prior to pursuing a doctorate degree in psychology, Stacey founded and managed a management consulting practice where she, among other services, coached individuals toward improved performance at work. At times, the same problems at work showed up in her coaching client’s private relationships. To expand her ability to support others in their pursuit of an overall sense of life fulfillment, Stacey began securing the education and training required to explore the deeper historical emotional experiences that get in the way of living a full and nourishing life. Stacey considers it a privilege to join her clients along their course toward improved emotional health.
Stacey Girdner is a Registered Psychological Associate (PSB94026302) under the supervision of Dr. B. Jane Wick (PSY11302).
pronouns: she/her/hers
languages: English
Kiel McFarland, Psy.D.
Dr. McFarland looks to meet his clients where they are and walk together through the ups and downs of life. He practices with a creative, celebratory approach which makes room for both triumph and tragedy. Grounded in solid research-based clinical practice, his approach to therapy is focused on relationship, culture, spirituality, and the unique individual story that each client presents.
A graduate of the Psy.D. program of Fuller School of Psychology, he also earned dual M.A.s in both Psychology and Theology, as well as being the first student to complete a new Culture and Community Psychology track. His doctoral studies included an emphasis in respecting and integrating various forms of spirituality and religion into clinical work. Dr. McFarland has a wide breadth of experience in treating clients with common struggles as well as those with more severe challenges. He recognizes the complexities of the human experience and how culture, spirituality, biology and so many other factors all impact a person's day to day life.
While Dr. McFarland's primary approach to clinical work is relational psychodynamic therapy, he strives to respond to the needs of each client individually and will adapt accordingly. Recognizing that needs shift as life fluctuates, he works to follow the client's needs, helping them engage in deep exploration of themselves and their outlook on the world. With a growth oriented, flexible approach, he commits himself to supporting the client's needs, however big or small, and walking together with each person towards their goals.
Dr. McFarland is a Registered Psychological Assistant (PSB9402700) under the supervision of Dr. Cadyn Cathers (PSY32839)
pronouns: he/him/his, they/them/theirs
languages: English
Anthony Phillips, AMFT
Upon starting a new therapeutic journey, I always share that through this process, we will change the idea of “why is this happening to me” to “everything is going according to plan.” As we get started, the first order of business is to construct an environment where you can feel seen, heard, and safe throughout this journey of self-discovery. The goal is to meet you where you are, so we can get you where you want to be. We will accomplish this by taking an integrative approach to facilitate personal growth and healing by identifying themes, unresolved conflicts, and behavioral patterns.
As a culturally competent Therapist, Anthony focuses on being an agent of change that supports women, men, and couples. He incorporates an eclectic approach of various theories that can be tailored into an effective treatment plan that is uniquely tuned for you.
Ultimately, the question comes down to how motivated and committed you are to be the change you want to see. As much as therapy can be a positive instrument, it does not keep you from experiencing the hardships of life, but it does make sure that you will be supported with navigating and growing from those experiences.
Anthony is an Associate Marriage Family Therapist (AMFT136070) under the supervision of Dr. Linda Bortell (PSY14708).
pronouns: he/him/his
languages: English
Nora Selmeczi, M.A.
Nora received her Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Psychology from Pace University and is currently working on her Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD.) degree in Applied Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
She has worked with various types of populations and has served communities and individuals who seek counseling due to depression, addiction, stress, identity / orientation and grief / loss.
Nora also has experience in delivering programs related to mental health diagnoses, youth and family-focused, evidence-based practices, LGBTQIA+ community issues, continuing education and women’s advocacy.
Nora’s had the opportunity to work in a variety of sectors including rehabilitation, private clinic, non-profit organization serving children / young adults with special needs, universities / vocational college, private equity and the United Nations. She is passionate about advocating for individuals with disabilities and under-served populations / communities.
Her clinical focus is in the psychodynamic lens, prioritizing how someone’s childhood experiences and traumas can affect their adulthood life. She believes that using empathy, patience and exploring a client’s past is the best way to support a client in their healing journey.
Nora’s dedication to serving clients with addiction and mental health issues derives from her own experience, adding an empathetic and personal perspective to the therapeutic dynamic, beside her professional skill.
Nora is under the supervision of Dr. Mona Kumar (PSY#19596).
pronouns: she/her/hers
languages: English, Hungarian
Seth Wagerman, Ph.D.
Dr. Seth Wagerman is grateful for the opportunity to help people feel better, do better, and be better. A professor of psychology for over a decade, he now joins Rose City Center as a post-doctoral fellow and Registered Psychological Assistant.
He received his Ph.D. and M.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Riverside, specializing in personality theory, social dynamics, and research methodology. He has published several articles and book chapters on these topics and presented his findings at national and international conferences, as well as on the Facebook campus.
Dr. Wagerman strives to create a warm, open, and caring space for his clients to express and explore their concerns. He takes a primarily psychodynamic approach to therapy, believing that many of the issues we face as adults are reflections of ones we faced during critical periods in our development – but he draws as well from the person-centered, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral approaches where he feels it might be beneficial. He is very comfortable working with college-aged students and the issues they face but is also passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families to help them better understand themselves and to lead the happy, productive lives they deserve. He has a special interest in working with people who struggle with anxiety and depression.
Having been specially trained as a resource for members of underrepresented cultural/racial/religious groups and of differing sexual orientations – and having been part of a task force seeking to improve diversity and inclusivity on college campuses – he is excited to continue working with these communities.
Dr. Seth Wagerman is a Registered Psychological Assistant (PSB94025162) under the supervision of Dr. Nancy Vogt (PSY17882).
pronouns: he/him/his
languages: English
Cecilia Ybarra, M.A.
Every person has times of struggle—especially the person who doesn’t conform to society’s expectations. Cecilia believes a “living” relationship with the right therapist can lead to increased understanding (and emotional freedom) in a person’s life. She brings an empathetic, real-world perspective, using psychodynamic training, trauma research, and awareness of body-mind connections.
Cecilia completed her master’s degree at Antioch University, Los Angeles, in Clinical Psychology with an earlier degree in English literature from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. After graduating from Antioch, she provided psychotherapy at Valley Community Counseling Center, eventually shifting to private practice before returning to group training at Rose City Center. Cecilia has completed 1st and 2nd year certificate programs at the Psychoanalytic Center of California. She works with adults, couples, and older youth (age 12+) from a range of backgrounds, including queer / LGBTQ+ individuals of all ages.
She has helped individuals develop strategies to cope with depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, infertility, life transitions, spiritual questioning, creative challenges, and work or career issues. She has a history working with people in creative entertainment, including professional writers, actors, filmmakers, musicians, comedians and artists. Cecilia works collaboratively to examine current challenges and past history. With youth, she safeguards privacy while providing input to parents. She helps couples find productive ways of talking and listening.
In addition to Rose City Center, Cecilia maintains a position at ArtCenter College of Design in their extension programs. She has served on the College’s council for equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.
Cecilia is currently a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 124732). She is under the supervision of Dr. Debra Brause (PSY 21242).
pronouns: she/her/hers
languages: English
Ary Ziv, Ph.D.
Dr. Ary Ziv received his Ph.D. from Pacifica Graduate Institute with an emphasis on psychodynamic therapy along with a variety of cognitive, behavioral, and stress-reduction techniques and modalities. Dr. Ziv’s approach to therapy revolves around the unique collaboration that forms between him and each client. He focuses on helping clients in their process of healing, self-discovery, and growth. His work emphasizes widening and expanding perspectives, better connecting with others in forming supportive and meaningful relationships, and pursuing self-fulfillment. Working with individuals, couples, and groups, he pays particular attention to both conscious and unconscious aspects and how they interact.
Along with his experience in clinical psychology, Dr. Ziv has a background in technology and software development in business, entrepreneurial, and non-for-profit projects. His doctoral dissertation explored unconscious aspects of digital technology’s impact on our everyday life experiences. Dr. Ziv also has a Master of Public Administration and an Executive Certificate in Healthcare Administration.
Dr. Ary Ziv is a Registered Psychological Assistant (PSB94025803) under the supervision of Dr. Nancy Vogt (PSY17882).
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languages: English, Hebrew