Clinical Trainee 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. 

Sarah joined E5 Therapy in February 2026. She was born in Texas and raised in Central West Africa. As the daughter of an Air Force member who later became a missionary, she moved frequently throughout her childhood, because of this she connects easily with both third culture and military kids.

She spent over a year in Bosnia working in humanitarian aid, including six months in a city that was actively being bombed. During that time, she saw firsthand the profound impact of long term trauma, which strengthened her understanding of the need for meaningful mental health support. That experience helped focus her long standing desire to help people in a more intentional lasting way.

After returning home, Sarah earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Social Work from Liberty University. She is currently completing her master’s degree in Counseling at Hope International University.

Sarah loves helping people and is passionate about seeing them become emotionally healthy and truly thrive in their lives. Her approach is steady, supportive, and focused on creating real lasting change, not just short term relief.

She works well with clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or burdened by past experiences and are seeking something deeper than surface level coping. Many of her clients are navigating trauma, identity concerns, life transitions, or loneliness. She is committed to helping clients reach their goals and see that they don’t have to live in survival mode, but can build rich thriving lives with deep healthy relationships. She is excited to help people get from where they are to where they want to be.

 Caitlin joined E5 Therapy in January 2026 and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Golden Gate University. She brings a background in working with first responders and within the Probation field, providing her with experience supporting individuals through high-stress and complex life circumstances. Caitlin is committed to helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges with compassion, understanding, and a collaborative approach. She strives to create a supportive environment where clients feel heard, empowered, and encouraged in their personal growth and healing journey.

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.

In 2017, Kacie moved to California from her home state of Virginia without ever having visited before, starting over and building a life and career rooted in mental health and connection. Since then, she has worked with Veterans, individuals with developmental disabilities, older adults, service dogs, and within the department of corrections. 

After walking through her own personal and familial struggles with grief, family illness, divorce, and addiction, Kacie found her way into the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Touro University. 

Kacie brings a warm, authentic, and down-to-earth approach to therapy. She values humor, honesty, and creating a space where adults, children, and families can show up as they are without judgement. As an LGBQTIA+ therapist, she is passionate about creating an inclusive space for clients from all backgrounds and identities. 

Kacie understands how heavy life can feel and how important it is to have someone who helps you feel less alone. 

Stefanie is a social work intern  joining E5 in 2026. She is dedicated to supporting individuals and families through a compassionate, strengths-based approach. Believing that every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and resilience when provided with a safe and supportive environment. Stefanie's goal is to help clients feel heard, valued, and empowered as they work toward meaningful change in their lives. She is passionate about fostering authentic connections and supporting individuals and families as they navigate life’s challenges, build on their strengths, and reach their personal goals.