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Mental Health Month

Stephanie “PJ” Philpott-Jones ProfilesApril 24, 2024 PJ Philpott-Jones was drawn to behavioral health after seeing the unmet need for mental healthcare in her high school.
Rian Dixon ProfilesApril 22, 2024 Rian Dixon was drawn to a career in behavioral health after seeing how a family member was helped by therapy.
Sarah Soroken ProfilesApril 22, 2024 Sarah Soroken is fighting to bring about changes to our dysfunctional mental health system.
Sara Thorson ProfilesApril 22, 2024 Therapist Sara Thorsen believes that helping individuals heal can have a larger societal benefit.
Corrine Sako ProfilesApril 22, 2024 Psychologist Corrine Sako participates in NUHW through legislative advocacy and solidarity actions.
Alexis Montoya ProfilesApril 22, 2024 Behavior Analyst Alexis Montoya has always been captivated by the "why" of human behavior.
Jessica Rentz ProfilesApril 22, 2024 Union engagement has helped therapist Jessica Rentz advocate for her coworkers and patients.
Ken Rogers ProfilesMay 8, 2023 Ken Rogers is a psychologist dedicated to making sure everyone has access to quality mental health care.
Ilana Marcucci-Morris ProfilesMay 8, 2023 Ilana Marcucci-Morris, LCSW, uses her position to fight oppressive systems and advocate for patients' rights.
Jim Clifford ProfilesApril 27, 2023 Psychiatric social worker Jim Clifford uses his position to advocate for mental health and social justice issues.
Jade Rosado ProfilesApril 24, 2023 A deep desire to help others recover from trauma lead Jade Rosado, LCSW, to pursue a career in behavioral health.
Andrea Kumura ProfilesApril 24, 2023 A love for children inspired Andrea Kumura, a licensed clinical social worker, to pursue a career in social work.
Zo Amaro N. Jimenez ProfilesApril 24, 2023 Zo Amaro N. Jimenez, PsyD, became a therapist to better serve the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Lisa Delgadillo ProfilesMay 26, 2022 Kaiser therapist Lisa Delgadillo was deeply inspired by her mother, who worked as a psychiatric RN for 40 years.
Christine Velez ProfilesMay 24, 2022 Social worker Christine Velez finds inspiration in the honesty and resilience of the children she cares for.
Julia Thompson ProfilesMay 20, 2022 Julia Thompson helps people recovering from addiction, including helping their loved ones understand how to best support them.
Jody Forter ProfilesMay 18, 2022 Jody Forter was drawn to behavioral health because she wanted to help people, and work alongside others who shared her values.
Corri Chadwick ProfilesMay 16, 2022 Corri Chadwick pursued a career as a child therapist after learning about the need for mental healthcare amongst middle schoolers.
Martha Rea ProfilesMay 13, 2022 Martha Rae came to the U.S. from Mexico as a baby. Now she helps immigrant families navigate their new communities.
Simran Virdee ProfilesMay 11, 2022 Simran Verde is a therapist dedicated to helping patients recover from the effects of generational trauma.
Julie Siegel Turner ProfilesMay 9, 2022 Julie Siegel Turner is a psychiatric social workers who comes from a family of therapists -- and union members.
Sara Grunstein ProfilesMay 5, 2022 Sara Grunstein had dedicated her career to helping her patients break cycles of trauma and abuse.
Shawniese Tilmon ProfilesMay 3, 2022 Shawniese Tilmon channeled her interest in family dynamics into a career in child and family therapy.
Andrea Chan ProfilesMay 1, 2022 Community mental health counselor Andrea Chan finds peace in helping her patients navigate a chaotic world.
Anjahni Davi ProfilesMay 1, 2022 Kaiser therapist Anjahni Davi thrives on helping her patients recover from trauma and discover joy.
Jackie Schalit ProfilesMay 1, 2022 Jackie Schalit is a therapist at Children's Hospital Oakland who loves working with babies and young children.