Los Angeles Chapter — California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
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2025 Board of Directors |
President
Contact Information Phone: LA-CAMFT Email: president@lacamft.org Work/Private Practice Email: JenniferJVWilson@gmail.com Website: www.JenniJVWilson.com President-Elect
Contact Information Phone: 714.822.1676 LA-CAMFT Email: presidentelect@lacamft.org Work/Private Practice Email: jessicaidoine@gmail.com Website: Past President 
Jennifer Stonefield, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She’s always had a passion for psychology and going on the therapeutic journey with her clients reminds her of this every day. She has a wide array of clinical experience ranging from working with children in an educational setting to those suffering from dementia to individual work in several group, private practices where age holds no boundaries. She has an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Jennifer applies a person-centered approach when working with clients, as she believes that a “one size fits all” approach simply won’t cut it. Contact Information Phone: 310.601.7371 LA-CAMFT Email: pastpresident@lacamft.org Work/Private Practice Email: JStonefieldmft@gmail.com Website: www.jenniferstonefield.com CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
Di Wilson, LMFT is passionate about working with high achievers who have overcome the pain and difficulty of growing up with mental illness, alcoholism, neglect or abuse. She uses her comprehensive training in Jungian psychotherapy, Trauma Resiliency, Brainspotting, and body/brain-oriented therapies to promote healing and integration in her work with adults experiencing the effects of early trauma, quarter or midlife crises, anxiety, depression, feelings of emptiness and dissatisfaction, and the subsequent search for a more meaningful life. When not working, Di loves to spend time walking at the beach and even taking a bracing dip in the Pacific. Contact Information Phone: 310.351.1121 LA-CAMFT Email: cfo@lacamft.org Work/Private Practice Email: di@diwilsontherapy.com Website: www.diwilsontherapy.com Secretary
Contact Information Phone: 408.533.3644 LA-CAMFT Email: secretary@lacamft.org Work/Private Practice Email: drkarenboulanger@gmail.com Website: www.karenboulanger.com CE Networking Events Chair
Contact Information Phone: 951.526.4267 LA-CAMFT Email: networkingchair@lacamft.org Work/Private Practice Email: yuanshiji1@gmail.com Website: Communications & Marketing Chair
Contact Information Phone: LA-CAMFT Email: communicationschair@lacamft.org Work/Private Practice Email: karenaguilanatalie@gmail.com Website: Membership Chair Annyce Torres Contact Information Phone: 562.388.2678 LA-CAMFT Email: membershipchair@lacamft.org Work/Private Practice Email: torres.annyce@gmail.com Website: Pre-Licensed Representative / 3000 Club Chair
Contact Information Phone: LA-CAMFT Email: prelicensed@lacamft.org Work/Private Practice Email: beth@bethosinofftherapy.com Website: bethosinofftherapy.com Special Events Chair
Contact Information Phone: 310.428.1723 LA-CAMFT Email: specialeventschair@lacamft.org Work/Private Practice Email: jforrestertherapy@gmail.com Website: Special Interest Group (SIG) Chair
Contact Information Phone: 714.307.1491 Work/Private Practice Email: egsell@discoverybh.com Website: www.oceanspsychology.com / www.discoverybehavioralhealth.com Sponsorship Chair
Contact Information Phone: 310.570.2737 LA-CAMFT Email: sponsorshipchair@lacamft.org Work/Private Practice Email: mmseeley.therapy@gmail.com Website: www.mseeleytherapy.com Speaker Committee Chair
Contact Information Phone: 424.388.0701 LA-CAMFT Email: speakerchair@lacamft.org Work/Private Practice Email: Pmccarthymaclp@gmail.com Website: Diversity Committee Chair
Contact Information Phone: 424.341.5193 LA-CAMFT Email: diversitycommittee@lacamft.org Work/Private Practice Email: sshankar@antioch.edu Website: Board Member-At-Large
Keonna Robinson, LMFT, founder of P.E.A.C.E. Wellness Collective: Individual & Family Therapy Center, specializes in grief & traumatic loss, relationship counseling, and stress management from a holistic and communal healing lens. She began her career working in medical clinics conducting behavioral research and now has over 11 years of collective experience as a psychotherapist, assistant professor, clinical trainer, and mentor. Keonna has served as a clinician in multiple levels of care including residential, school-based, outpatient, and inpatient within the DCFS, probation, and community mental health settings. Keonna currently works with individuals and couples of color overcoming life transitions, rebuilding healthy communication, and finding purpose after traumatic losses. Her clinical approach is filled with compassion and honesty while teaching skills that spark new insights to propel forward. Contact Information Phone: 510.927.4202 LA-CAMFT Email: tocmentorshipprogram@lacamft.org Work/Private Practice Email: kikir@peacewc.com Website: www.pwcla.com Board Member-At-Large
Contact Information Phone: 626.755.0178 LA-CAMFT Email: tocgrantaward@lacamft.org Work/Private Practice Email: info@christinacachosakai.com Website: www.christinacachosakai.com Board Member-At-Large
Contact Information Phone: 626.387.3934 Work/Private Practice Email: LeanneNettles@gmail.com Website: | Upcoming Events
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Jenni J.V. Wilson, LMFT 
Jessica Idoine, LMFT
Karen Boulanger, A
Shiji Yuan, AMFT (he/him) is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist based in Southern California. He holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and has clinical experience working with transitional-age youth and adults in public behavioral health settings. Shiji practices from a trauma-informed and integrative lens, drawing from CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and Brainspotting. He is a long-time LGBTQ+ advocate and previously served with PFLAG Temecula in outreach and advocacy roles. Shiji is passionate about culturally responsive care, mentorship, and building meaningful connections within the mental health community. Outside of work, he enjoys travel, language learning, and exploring food and culture.
Karen Aguila, MFTT is a Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee expected to graduate in the Summer of 2025. She is currently completing her practicum at a site that supports Latinx victims of domestic violence, which has enhanced her proficiency in Spanish clinical terminology. Karen is passionate about working with diverse communities and values the opportunity to learn about various cultural backgrounds. In her leisure time, she enjoys singing, engaging in arts and crafts, and exploring nature.
Beth Eliana Osinoff 
Jessica Forrester, AMFT works with individual clients in all stages of adulthood to cultivate insight, growth, and emotional wellbeing. She helps clients develop the inner tools needed to process emotions, navigate change, move through trauma, feel more at peace in their nervous system, and find healthier ways of being in relationships. She enjoys working with clients of all cultural and faith/secular backgrounds, medical/health histories, gender identities, and sexual orientations. Her style is warm and empowering. She utilizes healing modalities including attachment-focused EMDR therapy, existential therapy, inner child work, narrative therapy, and a genuine strengths-based lens. She works in community mental health settings and private practice under the supervision of Susan Levin, LMFT.
Elizabeth G’Sell, LMFT 
Madeleine Seeley, AMFT: Hi! I’m Madeleine Seeley, AMFT, and I’m LA-CAMFT’s Sponsorship Chair. I enjoy building warm, collaborative partnerships, and I look forward to connecting with you about how sponsoring an LA-CAMFT event can support both your organization and our therapist community. I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist currently working in private practice with children, teens, and adults, and I also work as a school-based therapist in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District. I specialize in working with Highly Sensitive People, young adults, and EMDR, and I take an eclectic approach that integrates relational, humanistic, and depth-oriented perspectives. I earned my B.A. in Psychology from Occidental College and my M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles. Outside of work and volunteering, I love spending time with family and friends and being in nature—hiking, surfing, rollerblading and more. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or ideas about sponsoring an LA- CAMFT event—I’d love to connect!
Patrick McCarthy, AMFT is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who completed his MA in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University in 2024. Patrick loves to help individuals, couples and families learn to communicate better and overcome the obstacles in their lives. He favors a variety of approaches from psychodynamic and family systems work to IFS and Mindfulness-based therapies. Prior to becoming a therapist, Patrick worked as a successful TV comedy writer-producer for over twenty years. As a result, he has a special understanding of the struggles faced by clients working in the arts. He has also found that his love of play makes him an ideal therapist to work successfully with kids and teens. Patrick trained for two years at The Center for Professional Counseling in North Hollywood, which was recently awarded the CAMFT Outstanding Agency of the Year for all of California. He currently works as a staff therapist with Bridges Therapy, and as Associate at Transformation Therapy, a private practice in Beverly Hills.
Shruti Shankar, AMFT: I was born and raised on Tongva land. I have lived in the Los Angeles area my entire life but have passport and will travel. I have been fortunate to travel the globe both personally and professionally. The global experience has enabled me to learn about different cultures and work disciplines. I am passionate about the environment, animal rights, and the well-being of my fellow human beings. I completed my graduate studies at Antioch University, Los Angeles (AULA) pursuing a Masters of Art, Clinical Psychology (MAP) with a specialization in Trauma. I have taken each life lesson and incorporated them into my personal life as well as my therapeutic style. Incorporating Western and global approaches to mental health and healing. Through the therapeutic process, I hope to provide a compassionate and empowering environment for patients to feel confident within their own skin and culture to enable them to break free from societal expectations of who they should be.
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Leanna Nettles, LMFT (she/her) is a dedicated clinician, educator, and advocate with a passion for trauma-informed, culturally responsive mental health care. She has served in professional roles such as Clinical Director, Clinical Trainer, Program Manager, Clinical Supervisor, Adjunct Faculty at Pacific Oaks College, and Past President for the Los Angeles chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (LA-CAMFT). Leanne brings energy and enthusiasm to her work with at-risk youth, adults, and families, helping them navigate through adversity and strengthen social, emotional, and behavioral wellbeing. As a MAP-certified supervisor and trainer, she supports clinicians in building skills, confidence, and collaborative care practices through a multi-disciplinary teaming approach. A graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary, Leanne integrates her background in spirituality, multiculturalism, and expressive arts—particularly dance—to promote culturally-competent, whole-person healing and empower marginalized communities.
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