Our Team

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    Alexandra Field, MS, LMFT (She/Her) CEO & Clinical Visionary

    I am an affirming, culturally responsive therapist who values inclusion, equity, and respect for each client’s lived experience. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families navigating complex relationships, identities, and life challenges. My approach focuses on strengthening communication, reducing distressing patterns and beliefs, and supporting meaningful change grounded in each client’s personal values.

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    Madison Bottorff, MSW, LCSW (She/Her) Director of Clinical Development

    I practice therapy with a more humanistic approach that is less buttoned up and more relaxed and casual. I love supporting women, girls and mothers in breaking free from the molds that they might find themselves trying to fit into. We’ll work together in exploring your identity, building confidence and finding a path forward in your life that feels more empowered and connected to your true desires and needs.

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    Alexandra (Lexie) Flores, MA, LMFT, ATR (She/Her) Licensed Therapist (#111588), Registered Art Therapist & Associate Supervisor

    Life isn’t always black and white. When you’re feeling stuck, anxious, grieving, or overwhelmed, we can work together to uncover your strengths and create more colorful days ahead.

    I’m Lexie, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Art Therapist with over 12 years of experience. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and life transitions, integrating art therapy, CBT, Narrative Therapy, and mindfulness to support children, teens, and adults.

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    Mariah Oca, MSW, LCSW (She/Her) Licensed Therapist (#110974) & Associate Supervisor

    I help people who are tired of feeling burnt out, convincing others that "everything's fine," or who are seeking a safe space to process injustice. Perhaps you are questioning if your relationship or marriage is the right fit. Together, we can work to heal from past hurts, discover what it means to live your authentic life, and refine a framework to gain clarity to meet your needs.

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    Madison Salsman, LMFT (She/Her) Licensed Therapist (#150703)

    My role is to witness your experience and support you in reconnecting with your own strength and wisdom. My approach is person-centered and attachment-based, tailored to your unique goals and life circumstances.

    With a background in music therapy, I’ve worked with children and families in pediatric and NICU settings navigating acute, chronic, and life-limiting illness. I have specialized training in bereavement counseling and emotion-focused therapy, and I integrate approaches that move beyond the traditional medical model to support authentic, lasting change.

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    Samantha Veil, AMFT, APCC (She/Her) Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#126187), Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (#9727)

    Life’s challenges aren’t meant to be faced alone. I offer a supportive space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood while building self-awareness and practical tools for change.

    I’m a dual-licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor in California. I work with adults, teens, children, couples, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, neurodiversity, relational challenges, and life transitions. I specialize in supporting survivors of narcissistic abuse and helping clients rebuild self-trust, strengthen boundaries, and cultivate secure relationships. My approach is trauma-informed and integrative, incorporating attachment-based therapy, EMDR, CBT, family systems, mindfulness, and EFT.

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    Ruth Head, AMFT (She/They) Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#158845)

    I earned my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Trauma Studies from Pacific Oaks College and have extensive experience supporting adolescents and their families through emotional and behavioral challenges.

    My approach is collaborative and client-centered, integrating DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Expressive Arts Therapy. I focus on building insight, practical coping skills, and lasting growth within a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship.

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    Benedict Mazurek, AMFT (He/Him) Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#161284)

    I believe therapy should be collaborative, empathetic, and grounded in cultural humility. I work primarily with children and adolescents navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions, while supporting caregivers in strengthening connection at home.

    I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #161284) with training in PCIT, TF-CBT, and CPT. I integrate evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs, helping young clients build emotional awareness, coping skills, and confidence.

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    Simran Sidhu, AMFT (She/Her) Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#161565)

    My approach to therapy is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and direct support. I strive to create a trusting space where you feel seen and heard while we set meaningful goals and take steady steps toward change.

    I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I integrate trauma-informed, strengths-based care with CBT and attachment-focused perspectives, tailoring our work to your unique needs.

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    Samantha Lamb (She/Her), Client Care Coordinator

    I was born and raised in Southern California and have been in the health care administrative field for over 10 years helping serve all individuals from various backgrounds and walks of life.

    Helping people is something I have always felt passionate about. Being able to provide support and make the process of finding the right therapist as easy as possible is what I strive to do. As therapy has been so beneficial to me personally, I am grateful to use my strengths to assist those on their search in the mental health space.

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    Danielle Carrubba (She/Her), Client Care Coordinator

    Danielle brings a steady, attentive, and service-oriented approach to her role as Client Care Coordinator at Creative Connections. With a background in hands-on client support, she helps individuals navigate scheduling and services with clarity and ease. She is known for her reliability, strong work ethic, and attention to detail. She is committed to helping each person feel supported from the very beginning.

    Outside of her role, Danielle is a dedicated mother, an active volunteer in her community, and has experience as a professional caregiver. She also brings a background in dog grooming and animal care, supporting both pets and their owners.