Alan McThomas, Counseling Center Director

Alan R. McThomas earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology and has been practicing in the field of psychotherapy since 1967. He assumed the position of Counseling Center Director at California Baptist University in September 1998 and is also an Associate Professor of Psychology. Beginning in 1978, Alan served as a director and clinical psychologist with Christian Psychological Services in Riverside, where he continues to maintain his clinical practice.

Julie Greenwalt, Counseling Center Secretary

Julie Greenwalt graduated from California Baptist University with a B.A. in Behavioral Science. She assumed the position of secretary in the Counseling Center in June 2006.

Vicki Andrews, MFT Intern

Vicki Andrews received her B.S. degree in Psychology at National University and an M.S. degree in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University. She has 16 years of experience as a day care director. She has also worked as a youth counselor and enjoys working with parents, adolescents, special needs children, and women.

Mollie Bohrer, MFT Intern

Mollie Bohrer earned her B.A. in Psychology and English and her M.S. in Counseling Psychology at California Baptist University. She has experience serving youth and young adults in church, as well as groups and individuals in foster care and group homes. Mollie enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families, particularly those experiencing sexual issues, family of origin issues, and homosexuality.

Ameerah Bonner, MFT Intern

Ameerah Bonner earned her B.A. degree in Psychology and Sociology and her M.S. in Counseling Psychology at California Baptist University. She has worked with organizations such as Totally Kids and Stop the Violence Increase the Peace Foundation. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, families, and students.

Linda Bramel, MFT Intern

Linda Bramel graduated from California State University, San Bernardino with a B.S. in Psychology and earned an M.S. in Counseling Psychology at California Baptist University. She has experience working with small groups and is interested in working with women, children, and families, as well as persons suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD).

Trinette Briggs, MFT Intern

Trinette Briggs earned an M.S. in Counseling Psychology at California Baptist University. She currently works with women and children at a local transitional living program and is interested in working with individuals, couples, children, and youth.

Sarah Capili, MFT Trainee

Sarah Capili earned her B.A. in psychology at the University of California, Riverside, and is working toward an M.S. in Counseling Psychology and Forensic Psychology at California Baptist University. She is interested in working with individuals, couples, families, and children.

Kathy Camarena, MFT Intern

Kathy Camarena received her B.A. in Sociology and Ethnic Studies from the University of California, Riverside, and an M.S. in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University. Kathy is bilingual in English and Spanish and enjoys working with families and children.

Ramona Carver, MFT Intern

Ramona Carver completed her B.S. in Liberal Studies and earned her M.S. in Counseling Psychology at California Baptist University. She has worked for the Women's Crisis Intervention Agency in Oceanside and enjoys working with women, families, and couples.

Shauna Lee-Ann Curtis, MFT Trainee

Shauna graduated from California Baptist University with a B.S. and is currently working toward an M.S. in Counseling Psychology and Christian Behavioral Science. She has experience working as a chaplain and a counselor at a Christian camp. She is interested in working with couples, families, and college students.

Chelsea Dirks, MFT Trainee

Chelsea Dirks earned her B.A. and is currently working toward an M.S. in Counseling Psychology at California Baptist University. She is interested in working with women and young couples.

Julie Discenza, MFT Intern

Julie Discenza graduated from the University of San Diego with a master's degree in Educational Counseling and earned an M.S. in Counseling Psychology at California Baptist University. She is also an adjunct instructor at CBU and has taught elementary school. Julie has experience as a school counselor and is interested in working with groups as well as individuals.

Michael Finlay, MFT Trainee

Michael Finlay earned his B.A. in psychology from the University of Maryland and is currently working toward an M.S. in Counseling Psychology at California Baptist University. He is interested in working with families, military personnel, athletes, and persons dealing with PTSD.

Ione Flanagan, MFT Trainee

Ione Flanagan earned a B.S. in business from the University of Redlands and is currently working toward an M.S. in Counseling Psychology at California Baptist University. She has worked as a leader in an addiction recovery program and is interested in working with teenagers, young adults, and older women.

Nicole Garcia, MFT Intern

Nicole Garcia received her B.A. and an M.S. degree in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families, as well as troubled youth and persons dealing with substance abuse. Nicole is also skilled in dealing with boundaries, anxiety, and domestic violence.

Lori Heck, MFT Trainee

Lori Heck earned a B.S. in psychology at Drexel University and is working toward her M.S. in Counseling Psychology as well as an M.A. in Forensic Psychology at California Baptist University. She is a substitute teacher and enjoys working with teenagers and young adults, particularly involving eating disorders and trauma.

Toni Jauregui, LMFT

Toni Jauregui earned her B.S. degree as well as an M.S. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at California Baptist University. She enjoys working with all types of people.

Naomi Joyce, MFT Trainee

Naomi Joyce earned her B.A. and is currently working toward an M.S. in Counseling Psychology at California Baptist University. She currently works with adults and adolescents who are involved with the legal system as well as has experience with premarital and marital counseling. She is interested in working with families, couples, and children.

Camille Kresge, MFT Intern

Camille Kresge received her M.S. in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University and is currently working as a Mental Health Intern in elementary schools for the Riverside Unified School District. Camille is particularly interested in working with families and children.

Gary Miner, MFT Intern

Gary Miner earned his B.A. and M.S. in Counseling Psychology at California Baptist University. He has served as program director, program coordinator, case manager, and system administrator at a drug/alcohol rehabilitation center and is interested in working with families and those needing drug/alcohol counseling.

Jennifer Morris, MFT Intern

Jennifer Morris graduated from the University of California, Riverside, with a B.A. in Psychology and earned an M.S. in Counseling Psychology at California Baptist University. She is interested in working with individual who experience eating disorders, anxiety and depression.

Yvonne Munoz, MFT Trainee

Yvonne Munoz earned her B.A. and is working toward an M.S. in Counseling Psychology and Counseling Ministry at California Baptist University. She is interested in working with children and young women in particular and has experience working to integrate college students into campus life.

Miriam Ordiales, MFT Intern

Miriam Ordiales obtained a B.S. in Human Services and an M.S. in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University. She has taught parenting classes for court mandated/CPS and school referrals at the YWCA in Riverside. Miriam is interested in working with families, couples, children, and individuals in crisis, and she is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Jesse Paulos, MFT Trainee

Jesse Paulos earned his B.A. in psychology at the University of California, Riverside, and is currently working toward an M.S. in Counseling Psychology at California Baptist University. He is a secondary level math teacher and has worked with youth at his church. Jesse is interested in working with families, children and teens, as well as young adults.

Christine Rayford, MFT Intern

Christine Rayford earned a B.A. in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton, and an M.S. in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University. She is bilingual in English and Tagalog (Filipino). She is currently employed as a School Mental Health Intern at Riverside Unified School District working with elementary school children. Christine enjoys working with individuals, children, couples, and families, particularly dealing with issues related to stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, adjustment, and cross-cultural matters.

Mayra Roman, MFT Trainee

Mayra Roman earned her B.A. in psychology from California State University, Fullerton, and is currently working toward an M.S. in Counseling Psychology at California Baptist University. She has been a case worker specialist for a child abuse center and is interested in working with couples, women, and families. Mayra speaks Spanish fluently and has experience in parenting education.

Nancy Romero, MFT Intern

Nancy Romero graduated with a B.A. in Behavioral Science and an M.S. in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University. She enjoys working with families, couples, young adults, youth and children in individual or group settings. Nancy is also fluent in Spanish and has facilitated parenting classes for court-mandated/CPS referrals at Volunteers of America. She is interested in helping persons with self-esteem, anxiety, adjustment, and multi-cultural issues, as well as depression.

Mischa Routon, Ph.D.

Dr. Routon's biography can be found on her faculty listing.

Ruth Olson, MFT Intern

Ruth Olson graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from Whitworth University and an M.S. in Marriage Family Therapy at California Baptist University. She is interested in working with children, youth, young adults, couples, and families.

Natalie Santos, Post-doctoral Intern

Natalie Santos earned a Psy.D. in clinical psychology from Alliant International University. She is interested in helping people in the areas of eating disorders, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual development, substance abuse, and adjustment difficulties. Natalie speaks conversational Spanish.

Colleen Young, MFT Intern

Colleen Young received her B.A. degree in Psychology from California Baptist University, as well as her M.S. degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is also an adjunct professor at CBU and has been a guest speaker at various University engagements. Colleen especially enjoys working with couples and families as well as individuals overcoming sexual abuse.