Category: Behavioral Health and Counseling Staff

Oriana Macias

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.

Isai Serrano-ASCW

Biography

I graduated from California State University Fullerton with my Masters in Social Work. I’ve been fortunate to work with adults, teens, the reentry population, those with mild, moderate, and severe mental health issues, and those with substance abuse issues as well.

 

Practice Philosophy

My practice philosophy focuses on a client centered approach. I emphasize on understanding my clients situation and collaborating with them in order to develop and work towards goals during our treatment process. I focus on integrating evidence based practices to best suit each individual’s needs.

Charlyn G Ortal, MSW, MPH

Biography

I graduated from the University of Southern California School of Social Work with a concentration in Medical/ Health Social Work. I also received my Master of Public Health from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health with a specialization in Community Health Sciences and Women’s Health. My social work experience ranges from internships at a hospital/ dialysis center, working abroad in the UK as a child protection social worker, to my last role as a Clinical Case Manager for a large transitional shelter in Orange County. I am excited to join the Hurtt’s Family Health Clinic’s Behavioral Health team and look forward to serving the diverse populations in our community!

 

Practice Philosophy

I believe that the beauty of the social work profession is that it allows us to work in different systems that include the individual. Having said that, I truly believe that everyone in an individual’s life is intersectional, including their mental health. I serve as a light to illuminate the path an individual would like to take in their treatment, not a guide. My clinical practice is client-centered and culturally sensitive, based on treatment that is grounded in evidence.

Warren Yamashita MD, MPH

Biography

Warren Yamashita MD, MPH is a double boarded Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine physician. He is adjunct faculty at Stanford’s Addiction Medicine Fellowship, where he teaches their Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion curriculum. He founded and 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 the polydrug overdose epidemic. He also serves on CMDA’s Racism, Reconciliation, Equality, and Diversity Committee. Warren 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 exacerbate addiction, overdoses, and poor health in our communities.