Providing accessible, compassionate care
OUR THERAPISTS
At Blue Oak Therapy Center, the majority of our therapists are Associates (also called pre-licensed therapists or interns). An Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) is someone who has completed the related graduate degree, is registered with the State of California as an Associate, and is working toward completion of 3,000 hours of practicing psychotherapy under the supervision of a licensed clinician.
Blue Oak Therapy Center was founded more than 30 years ago to provide a supportive and diverse environment where pre-licensed therapists could gain experience, maintain the autonomy that prepares them for private practice and be part of a larger community of like-minded therapists. This is also what makes it possible to match you with a therapist who will help you achieve your individual goals.
We select Associates who not only reflect the community we serve but possess deep knowledge of their subject areas. We welcome you to meet our therapists below:
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Alison Chou, MSW
(she/her/ella)
Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker #102504
Culturally responsive, trauma-informed psychotherapy with adults & adolescents.
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Mary Beth Schuler, MS
(they/them/theirs)
Registered Associate MFT #130535
Liberatory, Relational and Trauma Informed Therapy with individuals, youth, couples, and polyamrous constellations.
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Ella Mamanta Davidson, MA
(she/her/hers)
Registered Associate MFT #135113
Creative & culturally responsive therapy for adults, youth & couples.
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Meryl Haggege, MA
(she/her/hers)
Registered Associate MFT #136379
Somatic, mindfulness, relational, trauma-informed therapy for adults, couples, and children.
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Eliza Liittschwager, MSW
(she/her/hers)
Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker #98815
Relational and psychodynamic therapy with adolescents, adults and couples. Specialties include trauma, relationships and identity exploration.
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Natalie Pimenta, MA
(she/her/ella/ela)
Registered Trilingual Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #16008
Culturally responsive, integrative, and trauma-informed therapy for adults, with specialized support for BIPOC individuals.
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Mel McCrea, MA
(she/her/hers)
Registered Associate MFT #141982
Soulful attention to grief, intergenerational wounds, gender and sexuality, building a meaningful life, and multicultural relationships.
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Dara Freed, MA
(she/her/hers)
Registered Associate MFT #142930
An invitation to explore and discover the parts of yourself that have been longing to be seen.
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Jessica Estrada Foster, MA
(she/her/hers)
Registered Associate MFT #151090; Registered Associate PCC #18218
Culturally responsive, client-focused therapy for all ages and backgrounds, including those who have concerns related to life transitions, multicultural issues, parenting, anxiety, relationships, and the challenging ups and downs of being human.