Clinical Intern Team

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.

Dave is currently enrolled in the Master’s program in Counseling Psychology at National University, with an expected graduation of December 2025. He brings a wealth of life and professional experience to the field of mental health. Dave holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Psychology from the University of California, Davis. Before transitioning into counseling, he retired as a Police Sergeant after more than 28 years in law enforcement. His career included extensive work in crisis intervention, critical incident response, and tactical operations—both as a team member and instructor. He also collaborated closely with K-9 units and served as an agitator for K-9 training, gaining valuable experience in working with service animals. Mental health advocacy runs in his family; his sister is a licensed LMFT, and his three daughters have been a consistent source of encouragement and support as he follows his calling into this second career.