Meet Our Team

The Hurtt Family Health Clinic provides a full scope of primary for all medical, dental, mental health; chiropractic and optometry care for patients on a sliding fee scale basis. We treat patients through all the stages of life-from pediatrics to geriatric care.

Click on a provider’s name below to learn more about our team.

Loan Ha, NP

  • Specialty
    Family Nurse Practitioner

  • Languages Spoken
    English

Biography

Growing up with immigrant parents, I understood the hardships my parents faced in this country. I knew I wanted to work in the health field to help those with the same hardships my parents faced and visits to the ER helped solidify that passion. In college at UCLA, I volunteered in health organizations providing free services to the community.  I then graduated from California State University, Long Beach as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Finally, I was able to begin my dream and I started working in community clinics. Working with the underserved has given me great meaning in life.

 

Practice Philosophy

I believe that everyone should have access to health care and it is our job as health care providers to provide quality of care to the community. In providing medical care, we work with our patients to prevent disease and live a healthy lifestyle. My goal is to help patients ensure the best quality of life.

Marc Sandoval, PA-C

  • Specialty
    Physician Assistant

  • Languages Spoken
    English, Spanish

Biography

I attended college at University of California, San Diego where I received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Animal Physiology and Neuroscience. I went on to attend Charles R. Drew University, School of Health Sciences where I studied to become a physician’s assistant. I have served in a variety of different specialties such as urgent care and cardiology but I continue to practice in a family practice setting because of the impact I can have and the relationships I can have on my patient’s day to day health.

 

Practice Philosophy

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” said Ben Franklin. That’s where I steer my patients in regards to medical care. The other driving principle is that a healthy mind is integral for healthy living. I want to help and provide my patients with the resources available so that, not only are they making good choices, but they understand why they are good choices. I want them to make good choices in regards to both health and life, so they may thrive.

Jonathan Chhean, NP

  • Specialty
    Family Nurse Practitioner

  • Languages Spoken
    English

Biography:
My parents immigrated from Southeast Asia to the United States in the 1980s. Due to our low socioeconomic status, I was raised in an underserved community here in Southern California. While growing up, my family faced many financial barriers and limited access to resources.

In 2010, I graduated from University of California, Irvine with a Bachelors of Science in Public Health. Four years later, I completed my Masters in Nursing at University of San Diego. I worked as a registered nurse caring for oncology patients for 3.5 years at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange. I completed my family nurse practitioner certificate from Samuel Merritt University in 2017. As a family nurse practitioner, I am ready to educate, empower, and make a difference in the lives of my patients here at Hurtt Family Clinic and in the community on the mobile clinic.

Philosophy:
Prevention is the best medicine. My public health background has always taught me that disease prevention is the key to good health. Additionally, nursing has taught me to always treat the patient as a whole individual, especially mind, body, and spirit. These elements are a huge influence on a patient’s overall health.

I strongly believe in a holistic care model to ensure optimal physical, mental, and emotional health. I want to work together with my patients to help them achieve the best level of health for themselves and their families.

Cindy Lee, MD

  • Specialty
    Family Medicine

  • Languages Spoken
    English

Coming soon..

Susana Rios, NP

  • Specialty
    Family Nurse Practitioner

  • Languages Spoken
    English, Spanish

Biography

Welcome! I completed my undergraduate degree in Health and Human Services from Cal State Fullerton. Afterwards, I completed my Masters Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Yale School of Nursing. There, I was a member of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation New Careers in Nursing Scholar. I chose to further my skills through a Nurse Practitioner Residency program at Santa Rosa Community Health.

Prior to joining the Hurtt Family Health Clinic, I had experience working at an FQHC and a private practice as an FNP. I am grateful to now be a part of the Hurtt Family Health Clinic.

 

Practice Philosophy

Growing up in this community, I have experienced and observed limited health care access to those with cultural, economic, and language barriers.
I think it is important that our local community has equal and fair access to meet their health care needs.
My goal is to educate, empower, and motivate my patients to live a healthy lifestyle.
Fortunately, I work with a great team at Hurtt. I believe we are making a positive difference in our community.

Myra Curiel, NP

  • Specialty
    Family Nurse Practitioner

  • Languages Spoken
    English, Spanish

Biography

I went into nursing because I wanted to be able to help patients in all aspects if their health and be able to educate them on disease prevention. I started my nursing career in 2009. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Nursing from California State University, Fullerton and worked as a critical care nurse for over 10 years. In 2018, I graduated from Samuel Merritt University with a Master’s of Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

 

Practice Philosophy

I feel privileged to have experienced both acute care, as a bedside nurse and now, community care as a nurse practitioner. I feel passionate about providing patients with education and resources, so that they may feel in control of their health and better prepared to manage and prevent illness.

Warren Yamashita MD, MPH

  • Specialty
    Medicine Physician

  • Languages Spoken
    English

Specialty

Family Medicine, Addiction Medicine

 

Languages Spoken

English

 

Biography

Warren Yamashita MD, MPH is a double-board certified Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine physician. Dr. Yamashita was born and raised in Orange County. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a double-major in Biological Sciences and Philosophy. Before medical school, he took a gap-year to work with different underserved communities with the Mother Teresa Sisters at a homeless shelter in the Navajo Nation and a hospice in the Bay Area. There he learned Mother Teresa’s ethic of service to the least of these exemplified in Matthew 25:40. He continued to complete a dual MD/MPH (Masters in Public Health) degree at USC Keck School of Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine Residency on the Big Island of Hawaii at a rural community-based program. He then graduated from Stanford’s Addiction Medicine Fellowship and has stayed on at Stanford as adjunct faculty teaching their Stigma and Disparities curricula to the fellows.

Dr. Yamashita founded and currently Chairs the Christian Medical and Dental Association’s Addiction Medicine Section, which is an multi-professional and interdisciplinary network of healthcare professionals and faith-based leaders working together to free their communities from addiction. He also serves on CMDA’s Racism, Reconciliation, Equality, and Diversity Committee. As a Yonsei, 4th generation Japanese American, Dr. Yamashita also conducts research with Stanford and the Asian American Drug Abuse Program to break the model minority myth around Asian American and Pacific Islander substance use and recovery. He is passionate about caring for the whole person and exposing myths and stigmas that contribute to addiction, overdoses, and poor health in our communities.

 

Practice Philosophy

I believe my patients are my teachers. While practicing competent and compassionate care, I also believe medicine is still an art which requires attentive listening to best support my patients along their healing journeys. I love my job and there is nothing I would rather be doing.

 

Sarah Reichert

  • Specialty
    Family Medicine physician

  • Languages Spoken
    English

Biography

Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan and later Southern California by parents who worked tirelessly in faith-based non-profits, I knew from a young age that I wanted to commit my life to benefitting others. I developed strong passions for social justice, advocacy, and mental health wellness by working as a case worker for individuals with severe mental illness prior to medical school. This passion continued throughout my time in medical school at A.T. Still School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona and Family Medicine residency training at Harbor-UCLA in LA county. Now, as a board certified Family Medicine physician, I am excited to build trusting therapeutic relationships with patients, provide comprehensive patient-centered care, and be an active community member that aspires to improve the health of the whole community.

 

Practice Philosophy

I believe in patient-centered care that begins with creating a safe space where patients can come as they are and explore what wellness can look like in their lives. I would like to collaborate with and empower patients towards healthy living.

Emily Schoen

  • Specialty
    Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Languages Spoken
    English

Biography

I attended Yale School of Nursing where I received a Master’s of Science in Nursing as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Prior to this, I attended UCLA where I received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology. I grew up in Orange County and I am excited to be back home serving patients.

 

Practice Philosophy

I believe in working together with my patients and their families to determine how to best care for their specific child. I aim to give everyone the tools to help their children grow and thrive with as much laughter and as many smiles as possible.

Christina Vo, DO

  • Specialty
    Family Medicine

  • Languages Spoken
    English, Limited Spanish (mostly medical), Vietnamese

Biography

I was born and raised in Orange County, specifically Tustin/Irvine area. I graduated from the University of California, Irvine in 2010 with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. I then went to medical school at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA and graduated in 2016. Afterwards, I completed my residency in Family Medicine at PIH Downey in Downey, California. I graduated from from residency in 2019. My residency was at a community hospital where I saw a lot of pathology and worked with a lot of patients in underserved areas of Los Angeles County. I returned home to Orange County after graduation ready to serve the area in which I grew up in. I love the community and the team at Hurtt Family Health Clinic and I am excited to be here.

 

Practice Philosophy

I believe that patient care should be centered on the patient and what is the most safest and effective treatment for the patient. I also believe that both early prevention and intervention are key to ensuring that patients are the healthiest they can be. I enjoy building quality relationships with my patients – so that I can get to know them on an individual basis to tailor their care to their needs. In addition, communication is very important to me and I am always open to questions.

Veronica Aguilar

  • Specialty

  • Languages Spoken
    Spanish and English  

Undergraduate School: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine

Biography

I was born in El Salvador but have lived in the United States since childhood. My involvement in community clinics started during my early undergraduate years. As a Community Medicine Fellow graduate and a National Health Service Corp (NHSC) scholarship recipient I will continue to work in underserved communities and provide high-quality health care to all our patients. I enjoy working with all family members and want to build a connection that promotes continuity of care. I am a proud mother of two and enjoy being involved in their activities. I also enjoy jogging and recently started traveling.

Rekha Sachdeva

  • Specialty
    Pediatrician, Medical

  • Languages Spoken

I attended my medical school in India. I did my internship and 3 years of residency in pediatrics at Creighton University in Nebraska USA. Mini Fellowship in neonatology in Kansas. I’m board certified in pediatrics by the american academy board of pediatrics. I had my own solo private practice for 15 + years in L.A. county.

Eriq Nguyen, DDS

  • Specialty
    Doctor of Dental Surgery

  • Languages Spoken
    English

Biography

I received my DDS degree from UCLA. I have been dedicated to serving the patients of the Hurtt Family Health Clinic since 2009.

 

Practice Philosophy

I believe that all patients deserve the same high quality, professional dentistry. I see both adults and children but as the father of two young children, I am especially skilled at treating children.

Poupak J. Zadeh, DMD

  • Specialty
    General Dentist

  • Languages Spoken
    English, Farsi

Biography

I was born in Iran and grew up in Louisville Kentucky where I completed my high school education, undergraduate and dental school studies. I’m a proud graduate of the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. My journey as a dentist has been full of diverse experiences and I’m happy to now be a part of this amazing group of health care providers at Hurtt who strive to offer quality dental care to our community at large.

 

Practice Philosophy

My practice philosophy is to provide high quality and compassionate dental care to all my patients. I strive to educate them with kindness as to the importance of dental health and it’s direct correlation with our overall health. Getting to know my patients and finding out how I can help them is often the highlight of my working day. I feel fortunate to have joined a team of caring providers who give patients of all back grounds their absolute best.

Rafael Ochoa, RDH

  • Specialty
    Registered Dental Hygienist

  • Languages Spoken
    English, Spanish

Biography

I was born and raised in Santa Ana and graduated from dental hygiene school in 2016, but have had the privilege to be part of the Hurtt Family Health Clinic team since 2011. Working in public health and providing the community with top quality dental care has always been my goal.
Practice Philosophy

Hurtt Family Health Clinic allows me to fulfill my goals by allowing me to council patients on the vitality of good oral health and educating in preventative maintenance. I believe patient care is top priority and a huge responsibility. It is also the highest trust a patient can give you and should not be taken lightly.

Erin Benesch, DO

  • Specialty
    Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry

  • Languages Spoken
    English

Biography

I graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of the Pacific.  I completed General Psychiatry residency at Harbor UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, and I completed a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the same institution.  I am proud to serve the patients of the Hurtt Family Health Clinic.

 

Practice Philosophy

The best health care results are achieved with a multidimensional treatment plan which often includes both therapy and medication management.  I believe in minimizing the amount of medications needed and in whole-person health.

Warren Beacom, LCSW

  • Specialty
    Therapy services for individuals, couples, and families; trained in case assessment, crisis management, and complex substance abuse/mental health treatment needs

  • Languages Spoken
    English

Biography

I grew up in Pasadena, CA and graduated from Blair High School.  I received my bachelor’s degree in social ecology from UC Irvine, my master’s degree in counseling from Cal State Fullerton, and my master’s degree in social work from San Diego State.

One of my first jobs was working with YMCA New Horizons, which took disabled youth camping and even to Vegas and Hawaii!  It was such a cool experience and such great people that I was intrigued by the field of counseling and social work. Coming from a broken home gave me empathy for those who had losses and difficulties in their lives.

 

Practice Philosophy

My practice philosophy is summed up by Romans 8:28.  No matter what your situation, God uses it to move you forward and grow your spiritual muscles.  I encourage clients to journal because you can literally see God at work in your life when you go back and read the entries in the past.

Kassandra Woodson, LCSW

  • Specialty
    Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and other various persistent Mental Illness

  • Languages Spoken
    English, Spanish

Biography

I graduated from California State University of Long Beach with a Bachelors of Social Work. Then I went on to purse a Master of Social Work at the University of Southern California, with a concentration in Adult Mental Health and Aging. As Licensed Clinical Social Worker I have the privilege of working with individuals with an array of mental health concerns. I have had experience in serving individuals with persistent and severe mental illness, chronic medical concerns, adverse childhood experiences, trauma, homelessness, and substance use. I am honored to serve the patients of the Hurtt Family Health Clinic.

 

Practice Philosophy

My clinical practice is tailored to the necessity of the person. I utilize a various scope of evidence based treatment modalities to focus on the needs of the individual in order to heal. I believe to achieve the optimal treatment outcome the individual requires a compassionate collaboration amongst the patient and clinician.

Peter Hung, MD

  • Specialty
    Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry

  • Languages Spoken
    English

Biography

I graduated from the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University, and went on to complete my training in adult psychiatry at the Olive View UCLA Medical Center. I then obtained additional training to work with children and adolescents at the Harbor UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, CA. Since completion of my training I have worked in a wide variety of practice settings.

 

Practice Philosophy

I believe in taking a collaborative and evidence based approach to my practice. My goal is to use the latest available research to guide you towards making a decision for your mental health treatment that fits you best, whether that involve medication or not.

Mohini Bolkhovitinov, LCSW (Behavioral Health Manager)

  • Specialty
    Anxiety, depression, mood disturbances, trauma, stress, grief and loss. I utilize the evidenced based modalities of EMDR, Brain Spotting, Emotional Freedom Technique Tapping, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other talk therapy modalities

  • Languages Spoken
    English

Biography

I graduated from the University of Southern California where I obtained my Masters in Social Work. I later completed my clinical hours working in acute psychiatric care and then with homeless adults and families. After becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I have worked in private practice settings and pursued certifications and training in Somatic Therapies. I love being a therapist and a social worker, to have the privilege of supporting clients through their healing and discoveries.

 

Practice Philosophy

My practice philosophy is client centered and guided by the premise that I can be a conduit of each client’s healing, stabilization and understanding. Each person holds the ability to heal within themselves and I am there to support this process. I incorporate somatic (mind-body) therapy into traditional talk therapy modalities, when clinically indicated.

Laurie Mazzei, MSPAS, MPH

  • Specialty
    Adults

  • Languages Spoken
    English

Biography

I completed my training at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA where I received a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. I was trained in a dual diagnosis treatment setting where I treated patients with both addiction, and mental health diagnoses. I consider it a privilege to work with this population, and others in need of treatment.

Practice Philosophy

I consider working as a Physician Assistant an opportunity to make a contribution to my community. I believe in a multi faceted approach to treatment that includes medication, therapy, and other modalities that address the whole person.

Tameika Timmons, LCSW

  • Specialty

  • Languages Spoken

Biography Information

Tameika Timmons is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of experience providing psychotherapy and over 12 years of working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Tameika has been trained in the following evidenced based practices: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) and Families OverComing Under Stress (FOCUS). Some of her specialties include but are not limited to working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, mood issues, trauma, child behavior issues, and low self-esteem.

Practice Philosophy

Tameika believes in the importance of taking a collaborative approach with her clients to help them achieve their goals, while utilizing practices from a strength-based perspective to assist them in identifying strengths that they possess to help them move forward. She possesses empathy, compassion, and takes a non-judgmental approach which makes it easy for her clients to open-up to her. She is dedicated to empowering individuals to help them reconnect with self and others, find deeper self-understanding and compassion, along with assisting them in seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

Tottyona Willingham, ASW, BIPOC

  • Specialty
    Depression, Anxiety, LQBTQIA, Grief and Loss , Cultural Competence, Military Populations, Intersectionality with Persons of color.

  • Languages Spoken
    English

Biography

I received my Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California. I have years of experience working with vastly diverse populations ranging from survivors of domestic violence to military and military family members. I also received two undergraduate degrees from California State University, Fullerton in Psychology and Business Administration. Working with individuals has been a longstanding passion of mine which is what lead me into the ever growing field of social work as a clinician.

 

Practice Philosophy

My clinical practice is cultivated in the client’s unique needs. I employ varying treatment modalities to aid individuals to meet their goals and to create ways to cope/ provide self-care in order to be the best version of themselves. The best treatment outcomes come from a mutually respectful, understanding and collaborative relationship amongst a client and clinician.

Guadalupe Mejia-Sarabia

  • Specialty
    Crisis counseling, progress chronic illness management, substance use management, Depression/anxiety treatment.

  • Languages Spoken
    English, Spanish

Biography

I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Social work from California State University Los Angeles with a focus in children, youth, and families. I furthered my education and graduated from the University of Southern California, with a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Adult Mental Health and Wellness. I have had the privilege to assist in integrated health care settings such as Hurtt Family Health Clinic, which is crucial for those who have limited access to health care.

 

Practice Philosophy

My clinical practice philosophy is to start where the client is; acknowledging their past experiences, trauma, and bringing it into practice to help heal and live a productive and progressive life. I believe in people’s resilience and self-determination to be the most important tool into any therapeutic recovery.

Nicole Widman

  • Specialty
    Addiction/Substance Abuse Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Relational Issues, Self-Esteem/Personal Exploration; Therapeutic modalities include EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Art Therapy

  • Languages Spoken
    English

Biography

I graduated from Louisiana State University with a Master of Social Work. I have served in clinical settings across the community that address mental and behavioral health, addiction, homelessness, and re-entry among families, individuals and youth. I am a member of the National Association of Social Work and North American Association of Christians in Social Work.

 

Practice Philosophy

I work from an evidence-based, holistic-approach. My objective is to see clients walk in their true identity as narratives are powerfully redeemed and rewritten with everlasting Hope. I believe each client has specific gifts that are waiting to be uncovered and learned so that they may walk in the fullness of their purpose.

Oriana Macias

  • Specialty
    Associate Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health

  • Languages Spoken
    English

Biography

I graduated from Concordia University, Irvine with a Bachelors in Psychology. At California State University of Fullerton, I earned my Masters of Social Work with a focus in community mental health. During my experience as an Associate Clinical Social Worker I have conducted individual and group therapy for children and adults. I have experience supporting those with acute and chronic mental health symptoms, domestic violence, homelessness, depression, anxiety, and trauma victims. It has been a lifelong passion to help and support others. I am eager to continue this work with Hurtt Family Health Clinic.

 

Practice Philosophy

My practice philosophy is person-centered and tailored to each set of life experiences and perspective. As your clinician, I am there to support your healing process and create a safe space to process your thoughts and feelings. Therapy is a powerful tool to help understand your past and identify current stressors and patterns. I believe that each individual is resilient and capable of personal growth. I utilize evidence-based practice and strengths-based perspective to promote a healing environment with compassion and empathy. My practice is guided by the client to focus on your clinical goals.

Eileen Aguon Martinez

  • Specialty
    Adult Mental Health

  • Languages Spoken
    English

Speciality

Adult Mental Health and Wellness with an emphasis on anxiety, OCD, and trauma-related disorders. My therapeutic modalities include exposure and response prevention, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, somatic processing, grief and loss, motivational interviewing, emotion-freedom tapping, CBT, DBT, CPT, and other talk therapy approaches to care.

 

Biography

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from CSU East Bay and a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California. As an indigenous and intersectionalist ecofeminist, it is my mission is to provide individuals and youth specialized treatment with a focus on racial identity, cultural empathy, support with ancestral/intergenerational trauma, and mental health recovery as a committed ally to human rights and the issues of social/racial justice, equity, and equality for all.

 

Practice Philosophy

I enjoy creating an emotionally safe space for care from a strengths-based, humanistic, and person-centered lens to support creating treatment goals that feel like the right fit for you! I love to integrate music, humor, art, gentle movement, and somatic processing approaches during care to support self-empowerment and self-awareness building

Samantha Eitner (Behavioral Health Manager)

  • Specialty
    Individual therapy

  • Languages Spoken
    English

Speciality

Individual therapy with adults, group therapy with adults and teens, anxiety, depression, trauma informed care, CBT, crisis management, substance abuse treatment, Motivational Interviewing

 

Biography

I received my Masters of Social Work degree from University of Central Florida. I have had the privilege to work with individuals and groups experiencing mental illness, homelessness, substance use, poverty, and trauma in various settings such as emergency and transitional housing for individuals experiencing homeless, drug and alcohol outpatient programs, probation, and individual therapy. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve Hurtt Family Health Clinic clients and staff.

 

Practice Philosophy

My clinical practice is guided by identifying client needs and partnering with the client to set realistic goals to reduce negative influences and find a sense of balance in their life. It is critical in my practice to partner with other social workers and human service providers to provide effective, comprehensive care for the patient.

Eun Beenen, ACSW

  • Specialty

  • Languages Spoken

Specialty

Children, adolescents, teens, young mothers, elderly

Biography

I grew up in Kansas and graduated from Kansas State before working in design and architecture in Chicago.  Some years later, while working with children in therapeutic group homes I decided I wanted to be a social worker. I completed my Masters degree in social work from the University of Chicago with a concentration in child welfare. Upon graduation, I worked with children and youth in foster care.  After taking time to raise my own children, I returned to my social work roots and am incredibly blessed to be a part of the Behavioral Health team at Hurtt Clinic.

Practice Philosophy

As each person is unique, a combination of therapeutic approaches is often necessary for effective treatment. This eclectic approach enables me to individualize treatment to focus on the needs and goals of each person. My personal mission is to serve and guide each individual to realize their purpose in this world so they can thrive and serve others in return.

Veronica Cardenas

  • Specialty
    Military, anxiety, depression, difficult adjustments, grief, crisis intervention. Therapeutic modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Techniques.

  • Languages Spoken
    English and Spanish.

I obtained my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California with a concentration in Adult Mental Health and an emphasis in Military members and their families. During my time as an Associate Social Worker, I’ve had the honor of gaining experience providing psychotherapy to Veterans, adults, adolescents, and children with various backgrounds, experiences, and mental health concerns. I have had the pleasure of working in various mental health settings as well, which include outpatient clinics, crisis intervention, geriatric clinic, skilled nursing facility, and an unaccompanied minors foster care agency.

Practice Philosophy:

I am a bilingual (Spanish-speaking) associate social worker who is passionate about working with individuals of various backgrounds within our communities. I pride myself in providing ethical and professional clinical services in a safe and non-judgmental space. In collaboration with each client, I strive to empathically listen and assist in developing customized treatment plans to help achieve positive changes through a strength-based perspective. The above mentioned evidence-based modalities are also practiced in conjunction with a culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed approach towards wellness.

Linda Cooley

  • Specialty
    Substance Abuse Care Navigator

  • Languages Spoken
    English

Biography

I have resided in California over 60 years. I have worked in the field of Substance Abuse for almost 24 years, beginning at Cypress College where I worked with the Human Services department providing support, community integration, and speaking engagements at Probation and Parole mandated programs.  I have been employed in court-mandated drug/alcohol programs, such as, Drug Diversion and Parolee Services Network. I interned with the mandated Domestic Violence offender program.  In 2003, I began working in mental health with the homeless mentally ill. In 2006, I began working for Mental Health Services Act Criminal Justice program and worked there for 11 years with an emphasis in dual diagnosis populations. In November 2017, I joined the team at Hurtt Family Health Clinic.

I have a Master’s of Science in Addiction Counseling and am credentialed as a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADAC) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAODC-A).

I currently reside in Anaheim and have two children, nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

 

Practice Philosophy

My practice philosophy is to meet people where they are at in their journey in life/recovery and to build from that point forward. Using innovative case management and recovery methodologies, I believe that all people are capable of change and the ability to rewrite their own story.

 

Contact: Linda.Cooley@hurttclinic.org