MEET OUR ESCAPE TEAM
Escape in a Safe Space
By linking with a professional Therapist to address your specific needs.
Mercedes D. Green, LMFT
Mercedes D. Green is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience serving the community by addressing the following areas: criminal rehabilitation services, adolescent maladaptive behaviors, family reunification, drug replacement therapy, anxiety, depression, trauma, and individual and couples counseling. Mercedes is a 20-year Army Veteran and gladly provides support to fellow Veterans through TriWEST and CCN network services.
Mercedes specializes in couples/marriage counseling and pre-marital counseling.
Joseph Licon, AMFT
My name is Joseph, I am passionate about helping others improve their mental health so they may live their best lives. We tend to focus emphasis on our physical health, and eating right; even though those things are important, we need to take care of our mental health as well. Mental health often takes the back burner, until something major in life occurs. I am here to help you overcome those challenges and obstacles that prevent you from living your best life. I thoroughly enjoy providing clinical therapy for my clients, and provide compassion, as well as the safe space for you to discuss those difficult or traumatic experiences that may be affecting you. I have worked with all clients from minors to senior citizens, individuals, families, couples, and group therapy.
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Sherie Chumley, Business Administrator
Sherie Chumley holds an Associates Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational leadership. Sherie is responsible for insurance verification, contracts, agreements, and client documentation.
Sherie's quote: "Change is inevitable but how you respond to it is what makes a difference."
Zuri Imara, Office Manager
"I am a very enthusiastic person, once you enter the door you will be greeted by a positive welcoming force of energy. A happy smile will make you smile! I am indeed the life of the party." Zuri is responsible for co-payments, referrals, quality assurance, and compliance standards.
Zuri's Quote, "Look good, Feel good!"
Alissa Baretto, AMFT
I have my masters in clinical psychology and am working towards licensure as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist.
I have worked with clients in all stages of life. I began my experience at a trauma recovery center where I worked with individuals who were victims of crimes. I have also worked for the city of Chino, in private practice, and for orange county LGBTQ+ Center. I am passionate about trauma recovery and building resilience. My desire as a therapist is to serve underserved populations as I believe everyone deserves to feel seen and heard. My goal as a therapist is to assist my client's in 1) resolving old, unhealed wounds and trauma from their past, 2) identifying root causes of stress and difficult emotions, and 3) enhancing emotional and social functioning to improve their feelings of satisfaction and the overall quality of their lives.
The primary modalities that I use in therapy are psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, play therapy, and person-centered therapy. I am also trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). When creating a treatment plan and choosing a modality for therapy I consider the specific needs of my client as I don't believe one shoe fits all. I work to deliberately shape our therapeutic work to help with your identified goals.
If you are interested in beginning therapy with me please contact the office to schedule an appointment.
Berenice Monarrez, AMFT
I am a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist committed to cultural competence while working with diverse populations. I provide my clients with a space that is affirming, compassionate, and supportive. My clinical expertise is in neurodivergent-affirming care, gender-affirming care, grief counseling for major life transitions, PTSD, depression, trauma, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem issues. I work with individuals, couples, children, and families.
Soy un terapeuta Matrimonial y Familiar Registrada comprometida con la competencia cultural al trabajar con poblaciones diversas. Brindo a mis clientes un espacio que es afirmativo, compasivo y de apoyo. Mi experiencia clínica es en el cuidado neurodivergente-afirmativo, el cuidado de género-afirmativo, el asesoramiento de duelo para grandes cambios de vida, trastorno de estrés postraumático, la depresión, el trauma, la ansiedad, los problemas de relación y la autoestima. Trabajo con individuos, parejas, niños, y familias.