Our California Team

Founder

Darrin Ford,MA, LMFT, CSAT-S, MBATT-CS,CPTT-S

Darrin Ford,MA, LMFT, CSAT-S, MBATT-CS,CPTT-S

Executive Director / Founder, CA Lic # 53733 OR Lic #T2655

Darrin Ford is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in the treatment of sex addiction and other mental health disorders.

Clinical Team

Joey Pham, MA, LMFT, MBATT

Joey Pham, MA, LMFT, MBATT

MA, LMFT , MBATT | Lic # 101170

I see my clients as partners who work together through a positive and strength-based approach.

Carter Q. Serrett

Carter Q. Serrett

Associate Psychologist #PSB94028624

I am a dedicated therapist passionate about providing non-judgmental and fully accepting care to individuals. My work in therapy aligns with my authentic self while allowing me to give back to others, inspired by the support I received over a decade ago. Throughout my career, I have focused primarily on addiction treatment, with a special interest in addressing chemsex addiction and sexualized drug use.

Josie Myles, MS, LMFT, CPTT, MBATT

Josie Myles, MS, LMFT, CPTT, MBATT

Director of Clinical Supervision | Lic # MFT50358

I offer online and in person therapy, working with issues related to sexual addiction, intimacy, anxiety and trauma. I also have a background and passion for working with adolescents with histories of involvement in the criminal justice system.

Elliot Hastings PsyD PSY33656

Elliot Hastings PsyD PSY33656

As a clinical supervisor of associate psychologists, I am committed to guiding and mentoring new clinicians as they develop their skills in providing empathetic, effective care.

Blaze Cosko LMFT, MBATT, CSAT

Blaze Cosko LMFT, MBATT, CSAT

Director of Clinical Services Lic # 134976

Blaze has a Master’s degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University’s marriage & family therapy program. He began working with a non-profit organization that specialized in working with sexual abuse victims & perpetrators of domestic violence.

Mayra Iniguez LMFT, EMDR, CSAT

Mayra Iniguez LMFT, EMDR, CSAT

Marriage & Family Therapist CA Lic #107360 TX Lic #205302

Mayra's qualifications include a Masters degree and licensing as a Marriage and Family Therapist. She is also certified as an EMDR therapist and holds a specialized certification as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT). Mayra is also bilingual in Spanish. On an energetic level, she is a level II Reiki practitioner and utilizes this modality to help her clients understand their journey from a spiritual perspective.

Brandy Seignemartin APCC

Brandy Seignemartin APCC

Associate Number #16176

Brandy is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. She has worked with several populations and settings, but is deeply passionate about working with diverse relationship systems.

Partner Intensive Team

Colleen O’Brien LMFT

Colleen O’Brien LMFT

Psychotherapist, Ketamine Therapist

Colleen is a lifelong learner, on a continuous path seeking growth and knowledge, both as an individual and a psychotherapist.

Yoshi Blakeney

Yoshi Blakeney

Mind Body Integration Specialist

Yoshi’s expertise lies in the insightful utilization of vibrational energy, recognizing that everything in the universe is comprised of energy and that imbalances within the internal energetic system can lead to disharmony and dis-ease. By employing her intuitive guidance, she helps clients tap into their innate energetic resources, facilitating the release of blockages.

Carolina Nunez

Carolina Nunez

Care Coordinator

Carolina is an experienced Care Coordinator at Homa-LA, bringing nine years of diverse experience in the healthcare field, including her background as a medical assistant. A graduate of PIMA Medical Institute in San Diego and currently studying business administration and management at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Eva Altobelli MD

Eva Altobelli MD

Addiction Psychiatry Lic #A 102265

Dr Altobelli started her career with a Bachelors of Fine Arts. Working as a filmmaker in New York City while exploring mindfulness, yoga, neuroscience and expanded states of consciousness. Returning to school after a decade in the arts, Dr. Altobelli completed a Psychiatric residency and Fellowship in Addiction and is trained in Psychedelic Treatment by California Institute of Integral Studies and MAPS.

Lisa Palac LMFT

Lisa Palac LMFT

Sex Therapist, Trauma Specialist

Lisa is a trauma-informed, attachment-focused sex and relationship therapist who works with individuals and couples.

David Laramie PhD

David Laramie PhD

Psychologist, Ketamine Therapist

David Laramie, PhD is a health psychologist who strongly believes in systemic and integrative approaches to healing and wellness.

Steve Friedlander LMFT, SEP, CATC IV, EMDR Therapist

Steve Friedlander LMFT, SEP, CATC IV, EMDR Therapist

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Steve is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Licensed Addiction Counselor/Educator, and EMDR Therapist.

Amber Mitchell PMHNP

Amber Mitchell PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Amber Mitchell is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

Admin Team

Artin Aghamalian

Artin Aghamalian

Five Star Professional Bookkeeping

Artin Aghamalian is a professional bookkeeper, who has owned and operated Five Star Professional Bookkeeping since 2014, helping small and mid-sized businesses nationwide through virtual platforms.

Summer Yates

Summer Yates

Office Administrator

Summer Yates is our Office Administrator and oversees the day to day operations and customer support for Mindful Centers.