Featured Interviews

Anger Management Psychologist Licensed as a psychologist in the state of California; Jeanette Raymond, Ph.D. earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California Graduate Institute and a Master’s Degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology from the University of Wales, Great Britain. Interestingly, her doctoral dissertation examined the unique issues surrounding how issues of attachment and dependency ultimately influence the Continue Reading

Transpersonal Therapist Renee Beck, MFT, is a therapist in private practice as well as an approved supervisor in practicum for Integral Psychology Program Trainees attending The California Institute of Integral Studies (San Francisco). Additionally, she is an approved supervisor for Blue Oak Therapy Center in Berkeley; and offers through her practice individual and group supervision for Marriage and Family Therapist Continue Reading

LGBTQ Therapist Traci Lowenthal, Psy.D., had worked at a law firm for 15 years before she decided to pursue her dream and attend graduate school. Burned out in the legal field, she knew her ideal profession was to be found somewhere else—somewhere where she could experience the passion and excitement which hallmarks every successful career. As a young adult, Lowenthal Continue Reading

Spiritual Counselor Lisa Haisha’s professional life reads somewhat like an exciting book turned movie. Interestingly enough, her professional career actually did begin in the entertainment business where she was both a director and producer of feature films. Today she is a visionary in the field of spiritual counseling, psychology, and coaching. Her practice includes incorporating her vast spiritual experiences in Continue Reading

Sex Therapy Counselor  For as far back as she can remember Jennifer Foust wanted to be a therapist. She took a psychology course her senior year of high school and then began college following graduation. Unlike most undergraduates, she knew exactly what department she belonged in and immediately declared psychology as her major. Her ultimate plan was to work in the Continue Reading

Social Worker Specializing in Psychotherapy & Therapeutic Yoga Instruction Alena Gerst, LCSW had always been interested in human behavior and relating to people. Her family and friends noticed early on that she was unafraid to bypass small talk and ask very personal questions with sincere interest; also that people felt comfortable talking with her. She sought out a career in Continue Reading

Counselor Specializing in LGBT Therapy Kristen Martinez always knew she wanted to help people. She admits that there was no “aha” moment and that she began declaring she wanted to be a psychologist around eleven years of age. Her friends nicknamed her “Dr. Phil” and it took just one class-- Advanced Placement Psychology in high school before she had “fallen Continue Reading

Child Advocate As an experienced Children’s Advocate for a domestic violence agency; Genna Green has spent years providing advocacy-based counseling and supportive resources to families who have suffered the ravages of domestic violence. Her involvement in their lives extends out into the community where she has done public trainings as well as conducted children’s groups for those affected by violence Continue Reading

Expert in LGBT Therapy Israel Martinez, LCSW, understands firsthand what it feels like to be misunderstood. He is a therapist and a gay man who specializes in LGBT therapy. As a member of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community; Martinez was acutely sensitive to the shortage of therapists who truly understood the unique struggles LGBT’s encountered in their daily lives. Continue Reading

Expert Life Mentor, Author & Speaker At 51 years old, self-professed “childhood bully” turned successful businessman, Tom Gagliano, went back to college to become one of the good guys; one of the healers. Equipped with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Seton Hall University; he enrolled in the MSW program at Rutgers. He graduated in August 2011 and became a Continue Reading