Clinical Intern Team

Sarah is currently finishing her Master's in Counseling Psychology and  is proud to serve the mental health needs of veterans, inspired by the service from three generations in her own family. With a professional background in county probation as well as veterinary medicine,
Sarah is aware of the effects a demanding career can have on individuals and their relationships.Sarah is particularly enthusiastic about providing therapy for individuals who love pets, as well as
working with couples. She welcomes all with compassion and understanding, with the overarching goal of helping her clients find contentment, and actualize living their most authentic, joyful lives.

 Beatriz is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at National University. She currently serves in the United States Air Force Reserves having served now for  eight years and deployed.

In addition to her military service, Beatriz has worked as a police officer in the Bay Area for the past five years. Within her Agency, she serves as a Hostage Negotiator and is also a member of the Crisis Intervention Team, where she works directly with individuals experiencing mental health crises. Through her work in law enforcement and the military, she has developed extensive experience operating in high-stress situations that require calm decision-making, communication, and empathy.

These experiences have shaped her commitment to helping individuals navigate difficult moments and improve their mental health and well-being.

Beatriz’s clinical approach is trauma-informed and grounded in her experience working in high-stress environments. She also uses a solution-focused approach that helps clients identify their strengths and develop practical strategies for moving forward. 

John is currently pursuing his Masters Degreee in COunseling Psycholgy at Golden Gate University.  As an 8 year U.S. Navy veteran as well as  5 year U.S. Air Force veteran. John is a big advocate for the Mil/Vet community. John is  Currently working for the Department of Veterans Affairs as a Contracting Officer for the entire Northern California region which includes Reno, and Hawaii. John has a business background but has wanted to go into mental health because he has seen the value in having healthy mental health and has also experienced first hand how a person can transform into a better version of themselves.  

Reese is a dedicated US Coast Guard reservist with nearly a decade of service, currently pursuing her degrees in Social Work at San Francisco State University. A credentialed Victim's Advocate, certified lifeguard, and trained in juvenile mental health first aid and ASSIST; she stands out as one of only two Reservist Volunteer Victim's Advocates in the CG's Southwest District, providing crucial support to deployable forces. Driven by her multi-generational military background, Reese is committed to addressing the mental health impacts of service across generations and communities, as she transitions roles in serving her community.