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Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW 98396

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Marilyn Paventy, LCSW #98396, is a bilingual therapist who provides counseling services in English and Spanish. In addition to the rigorous education and training therapists are required to complete, Marilyn had an additional three-year training under Joan Rousseau, LCSW, in systems theory family therapy using a strategic problem-solving model.

Previously, she enjoyed five years working in the addiction field and six years working in the child welfare field. Marilyn has served as an advocate for the Spanish-speaking community since 1985, and focuses in graduate school was on bilingualism-biculturalism-Spanish/Latino. As the mother of three sons, she chose to do focused study on men's issues.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist MFT 39686

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Chris Eleanor Jackson, MFT prefers to go by Ellen. She graduated from the University of San Francisco in 1995 with a Master of Arts. After graduating, Ellen worked for Tehama County Health services for over a decade. During this time, she gained valuable experience in numerous approaches, and equipped herself with an in-depth understanding of the challenges within our community.

"I believe most of us have our answers within ourselves. As a therapist, I try to help you along your path, and being out the solutions that are the best fit for you."
- Ellen Jackson

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Registered Associate MFT 139347
Supervised by Marilyn Paventy, LCSW 98396

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Jessica Chavez, AMFT #139347, enjoys working with children and families. She is a bilingual therapist (Spanish and English).

She graduated with a Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2023.

Her clinical focus is parenting, blended families, anxiety, and depression. She works with all ages groups.

Behavioral Health Counselor SUDRC R1518660823

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Faith Odell, SUDRC, is a compassionate person with an in-depth understanding of behavioral health issues. You can feel safe with her. She does not judge. She listens and provides crucial insight into breaking the cycles that can keep one stuck in old behaviors and patterns. Faith meets with everyone on an individual basis, where she works in a collaborative style to develop a personalized plan for each person.

She has been in the field of addiction for 5 years through volunteer work and has recently turned this into a career with enrollment in college at Christian Institute Substance Use Program.

Associate Professional Clinical Counselor APCC 8189 Supervised by Linda Spyres, LCSW 69677

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Cameron Hilaire is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor from Los Angeles, CA. Cameron is registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Cameron is passionate towards serving diverse populations within the Central Valley. Cameron has experience providing services for children in special education, supporting veterans and the homeless population with mental health services. Cameron practices from a humanistic and goal oriented- framework, recognizing that stressors and anxious moods can impact anyone's daily life. Cameron allows you to have a safe space where you can share your story and collaborate towards interventions tailored to your specific needs. Cameron's practice experience includes CBT, motivational interviewing, goal-oriented planning and mindfulness.

Associate Professional Clinical Counselor APCC 9856 Supervised by Marilyn Paventy, LCSW 98396

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Nadia Pena is a bilingual Associate Professional Clinical Counselor who offers services in English and Spanish. She has extensive experience in the substance use treatment field and holds certification through CCAPP. Nadia works with children and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

Associate Social Worker ASW 107440 Supervised by Marilyn Paventy, LCSW 98396

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Rachel is passionate about our shared human experiences. She has seen time and again, that no matter the issue, there are similar themes and challenges that we each encounter throughout the lifecycle. Rachel strives to create secure spaces for her clients using warmth, empathy, and active listening.

Rachel believes that mental health is a universal issue and that mental fitness is as important as physical fitness. She loves connecting with people of all ages. Working with clients to help them identify their strengths and execute their goals, her process is influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Growth Mindset, and Mindfulness.

Raised in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, Rachel worked as an intern on Capitol Hill, and then as a legislative aide for a government affairs office in Washington, DC. However, it was reading with school-aged children as a volunteer, in a local, after-school program that ignited her interest in social work. Families were managing all sorts of issues, among them mental health, and they began sharing their stories. This led her to pursue a Master of Science in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Rachel loves being outside, especially if it is sunny and warm. She enjoys walking, Mt. Diablo, photography, vintage furniture, interior design, swimming, books, and any sort of library. She is a firm believer in lifelong learning and self-care and tries to maintain a balanced lifestyle. An avid reader of fiction and non-fiction, she started a book club in her neighborhood and is a fan of the public library system.

Background:

Rachel is a native of the Washington, DC metropolitan area. She attended undergraduate at the University of Colorado, Boulder, CO as well as an intensive political science training program in London, England, working for a Member of the British Parliament. She then worked for a former United States Senator in Denver, CO, and in Washington, DC becoming a legislative aide in a corporate government affairs office. She worked for Arlington County, Virginia with children and foster youth, and then for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Pediatrics in Bethesda, Maryland, with children enrolled in clinical trials for multiple diseases.

Associate Social Worker ASW 133594 Supervised by Marilyn Paventy, LCSW 98396

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Jaspreet Sadhra goes by Jas, and speaks Punjabi, Hindi, and English. Jas graduated from California State University, Sacramento, with a Master's in Social Work and did an undergrad in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology. Jas has worked with outpatient treatment and education for women focused on parenthood, relationships, trauma healing, and relapse prevention. Jas has also worked with children, served as a doula for 4 years, and did extensive community service for Sikhi. Jas utilizes CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care, and also incorporates grounding, mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, and play-based strategies for children. Jas is flexible and tailors the approach to each client's developmental level and needs.

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist AMFT 159894

Supervised by Tina Milan, LCSW 88858