Meet the Team
Our team
Doctor Liz Wee, Ph.D., LMFT, CTR, ATR, PATP, KAP provider
Are you currently in a romantic relationship that feels stagnant or unstable? Or are you currently single because you struggle finding a healthy romantic relationship? You’re not alone. So many of us have relational issues that prevent us from living an authentic and fulfilling life. Of course, we all want to have healthy relationships with important people in our lives, especially with romantic partners. But we often struggle creating/maintaining healthy romantic relationships because of the unaddressed attachment issues from our childhood. And without healing attachment wounds, we repeat similar relationship patterns over and over.
As an attachment therapist, I specialize in healing attachment wounds. I will help you break old dysfunctional patterns, communicate more effectively, self/co-regulate emotions better, foster a healthy connection/intimacy, and even recover from infidelity/betrayal of trust. As a Certified Sex Therapist, I can help you explore any sexual dysfunctions.
I’m a Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Sexology, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Board Certified Sex Therapist, a Registered Art Therapist, Board Certified Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Provider, and a Certified Hypnotherapist. I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (PAT at Integrative Psychiatry Institute). And I currently offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) at my practice.
My professional belief
We all have innate resources to help ourselves grow and thrive. Whether we work together for couples therapy, individual therapy, art therapy, or life coaching, my role as a therapist/coach is to help you access these hidden resources so you can live your life more whole-heartedly with purpose and intention. Even though I am trained in several different modalities, I believe that the deep and secure therapeutic relationship between a client and a therapist is one of the most important interventions in therapy. In our sessions, my clients often tell me that they feel truly understood, accepted, and supported.
On my downtime
In my spare time, I love traveling, dancing tango, painting, reading, going to operas, and hiking with partner and my Yorkie.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Casey Penn, M.A. AMFT
Hello, I’m a psychotherapist specializing in working with couples and adults. My practice is inclusive and welcoming to all couples, irrespective of their orientation, relationship style, or cultural background.
In couples therapy, I aim to uncover the underlying influences shaping the relationship’s dynamics. Collaboratively, we work towards empowering each individual within the relationship, fostering healthier ways of relating. My therapeutic toolbox includes emotionally focused therapy, family systems, the Gottman method, and depth psychology. I’ve successfully worked with couples dealing with various challenges, such as overcoming infidelity, enhancing communication, building intimacy, navigating interracial and intercultural dynamics, addressing polyamory and open relationships, and managing life transitions with children.
For individual therapy, my approach is eclectic and holistic, aiming for a balance among mind, body, and spirit. I draw from mindfulness, somatic work, depth psychology, and neuroscience to tailor the therapy to your unique needs. I am open-minded, flexible, and meet you where you are in the present moment. My relational and authentic style thrives in a collaborative partnership with clients. I have specific expertise in ADHD, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, mood and personality disturbances, childhood trauma, psychosomatic complaints, sexual health, sexual identity, substance use, video game-related issues, and dreamwork.
I hold an M.A. in Counseling Psychology with concentrations in Marriage and Family Therapy and Depth Psychology from Pacific Graduate Institute. Before transitioning to therapy, I worked as an intercultural educator at UCLA and CSUN. My decision to become a therapist was deeply influenced by my own transformative experiences in psychotherapy.
Looking forward to the possibility of working together.
Mayra Sernas Mendez, AMFT
As a person-centered therapist, I cultivate a nurturing and secure space where individuals, couples, and families can collaborate towards healing. Through my clinical/personal experience, I've learned how life transitions, intricate relationships, and unresolved trauma can trigger a range of internal and external reactions that stray from our core values.
I firmly believe that when our nervous system responds to traumatic events, the resulting adaptive energy sometimes remains within the body, creating dysfunctional patterns that perpetuate emotional, somatic, and psychological distress, ultimately leaving us feeling stuck and isolated.
Together, we will embark on a journey to reestablish your emotional and physical well-being, laying the foundation for healthy relationships. We can explore your unique strengths, abilities, and positive attributes to harness their potential in your healing journey.
Utilizing specialized techniques to process traumatic experiences and empower the body, I've collaborated with individuals facing developmental trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and various relational challenges, among others.
As a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master of Science in Counseling from California State University, Northridge, I bring a wealth of experience from my work at a Trauma Recovery Center, where I provided comprehensive support to trauma survivors of all ages. Additionally, my experience at a mental health residential treatment center allowed me to contribute to a clinical team supporting individuals with psychiatric diagnoses.
My training in trauma-informed modalities, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, along with certifications in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level I, Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and others, equips me to tailor interventions to your unique needs. Let's collaborate to awaken and nurture your inherent abilities, guiding you towards a more fulfilling life journey.
Let’s work together to restore and develop your innate abilities!
Wendy Rodriguez, AMFT 132399
Life’s journey, while oftentimes bumpy and unpredictable can be a magical experience! Although our traumas, diagnoses and mistakes may burden us with doubt at times, I believe we all possess the capacity to find true happiness. With some guidance and support, we are all capable of unlocking an abundance of joy in life!
As a bilingual Spanish-speaking Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, relational issues, life transitions and more. I have completed my Master’s Degree at Touro University Worldwide, along with the Domestic Violence Certification, and Level 1 Gottman Method Couples Therapy training.
I understand that there is no “one size fits all” approach to treating every case. Instead, I use a personalized approach when working together on issues faced by each individual and couple that I serve.
As your therapist, I will guide you through your journey of uncovering meaningful stories, so you can finally start living out what you value the most!
I can’t wait to start working with you!