Counselors
“Counseling at Sentio can make a quick impact on your life and inspire a lot of self-realization... Even if you are in a healthy mental place, counseling can be incredibly beneficial.” - P.A.
Alegria Chimal
Alegria Chimal lives in San Francisco and attends Golden Gate University. She enjoys working with people with mixed ethnicities and immigrant backgrounds as well as individuals coming out of incarceration. Her background includes experience as a Judicial Services Assistant Manager for the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project. Alegria can provide therapy in English and Spanish.
Alegria Chimal is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Giselle Rocha, PSY#20816.
Bret Hansen
Bret Hansen lives in Los Angeles and is a student at Touro University specializing in marriage and family therapy. He is a former adjunct art professor at Pratt Institute with over two decades of professional experience in marketing. Bret’s areas of clinical interest include mindfulness, self-compassion, existentialism, domestic violence, and creativity.
Bret Hansen is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. He is supervised by Abigail Torcedo, LMFT #121312.
Chidale O’Hara
Chidale O’Hara, a student at Golden Gate University, has over 20 years of experience in the public sector as a small business owner and client-focused service provider. She excels in customer service, community engagement, and strategic planning. Passionate about helping others, Chidale aims to create a supportive environment for clients navigating complex life experiences. She is particularly interested in working with persons experiencing body image disturbances, women with alopecia, and those with trichotillomania.
Chidale O’Hara is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Karen Flynn, LMFT #37080.
Jocelyn De Guzman
Jocelyn (Joy) De Guzman is currently obtaining her MA MFT at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Prior to her career as a psychotherapist, she obtained her JD and practiced law as an attorney for many years. Nothing drives Joy more than the opportunity to help her clients better understand themselves, find healing, and shape more meaningful relationships. She is dedicated to increasing access to mental health services for diverse populations (particularly immigrants and AAPI) using creative modalities. Joy is bilingual in English and Filipino (Tagalog) and has completed training in various areas, including Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Jocelyn De Guzman is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee and Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Sallie DeGolia, G077447.
Max Jordan
Max Jordan lives in Los Angeles and is a student at Sentio University specializing in marriage and family therapy. With a background in the entertainment industry, Max brings years of experience in communication and relationship-building to his work. His clinical interests include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and helping clients move through feelings of being stuck.
Max Jordan is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. He is supervised by Alexa Hammer, LMFT #125831.
Michele Carroll
Michele Carroll is a student at Sentio University with over two decades of experience as a writer. Michele takes a strengths-based approach to therapy, emphasizing the power of fully experienced emotions to help clients heal entrenched patterns of thought and behavior. She is passionate about helping individuals uncover their potential and create meaningful, lasting change.
Michele Carroll is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Grayson Wallen, LPCC #12135.
Mikaela Abundez
Mikaela Abundez lives in Los Angeles and is a graduate of Touro University. She has training in experiential, humanistic and emotion-focused therapies. She specializes in working with depression, disordered eating, body image issues, adverse childhood experiences and relationship issues. In her free time she enjoys taking care of her many plants, traveling, and spending time outdoors.
Mikaela Abundez is a Registered Associate MFT (#144302) at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Julia Tisdale, LMFT #109508.
Milo Green
Milo Green lives in North Hollywood and attends Antioch University. They work from a liberation perspective and are explicitly anti-racist in their approach to mental health. Milo is non-monogamy and sex/kink positive and enjoys working with clients who are LGBTQ+ or questioning. They have certifications in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and psychological first aid.
Milo Green is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. They are supervised by Madeleine Miller-Bottome, PSY#32847.
Olivia Ng
Olivia Ng lives in Orange County and is a student at Sentio University specializing in marriage and family therapy. With a background in psychology research and fluency in Mandarin, Olivia is passionate about supporting individuals navigating trauma, resilience, and life transitions. Her clinical interests include cultural identity, attachment, and personal growth.
Olivia Ng is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Sallie DeGolia, G077447.
Porter Verfurth
Porter Verfurth lives in San Diego and is a student at Sentio University specializing in marriage and family therapy. Her background includes experience in organic farming, yoga instruction, and community engagement. Porter’s clinical interests include identity, self-worth, attachment, family of origin issues, and cultivating resilience through holistic practices.
Porter Verfurth is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Michael Mullard, MFC #36587.
Rachel Ostroy
Rachel Ostroy lives in the Bay Area and is a student at Sentio University. As a Jewish therapist and a mother of three, Rachel brings a rich tapestry of personal experiences to her work. Her clinical interests include supporting adolescents and young adults, emotional processing, mindset shifts, and navigating life’s challenges.
Rachel Ostroy is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Alexa Hammer, LMFT #125831.
Tehya Christine
Tehya Christine is a student at Sentio University and is guided by empathy and a feminist lens. Tehya takes a holistic, client-centered approach to therapy. Her clinical interests include working with clients navigating PTSD, depression, identity and self-worth challenges, family of origin issues, and attachment patterns.
Tehya Christine is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Brad Byrum, LMFT #118448.
Tytiana Burns
Tytiana Burns lives in Los Angeles and attends Pepperdine University. She has previous experience as a substance abuse counselor for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH). Tytiana’s clinical interests include dialectical behavior therapy, sex therapy, domestic violence, and applied behavior analysis.
Tytiana Burns is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee and Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Jason Brand, LCSW #24847.
Victoria Gonzales
Victoria Gonzales lives in Thousand Oaks and is a student at Sentio University specializing in marriage and family therapy. She has a background in organizational leadership and psychology, with extensive experience in advocacy and community representation. Victoria’s clinical interests include identity development, self-esteem, anxiety, and supporting individuals from marginalized communities.
Victoria Gonzales is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Michael Mullard, MFC #36587.