PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY BOARD
Provides input and reviews all content
Matt Bellace, Ph.D
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Dr. Bellace has a PhD in clinical psychology with a subspecialty in clinical neuropsychology, the study of the brain and behavior. He was twice awarded the Student Intramural Research and Training Award (IRTA) in neuroscience by the National Institutes of Mental Health to study memory in primates.
With over twenty years of experience traveling the country as a motivational speaker and stand-up comedian. He uses humor, inspirational stories, audience participation and current research in the neuroscience to deliver a powerful message: “It’s not enough to just tell people what not to do, we need to empower them to create an environment that fosters positive mental and physical health.”
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Crystal Bettenhausen - Bubulka, LCSW
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Crystal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Hawaii and California. She currently has a private practice providing online telehealth.Crystal serves as an advocate for Military Spouse employment and military mental health for both active duty, spouse and military children and teens, she is a proud Navy Spouse.
Stephanie R. Bien, LMFT
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Stephanie is a Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) Instructor working with teens and families since 1992. She co-authored the book “Bully Prevention Tips for Teens: 18 Powerful Ways to Protect Yourself through High School.” Stephanie is the Founder of Insight to Teen Culture.
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https://www.stephaniebien.com/
818-991-8282
Kenneth England, LMFT
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Kenneth England is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with a special emphasis in addiction. He has worked in residential treatment centers for 14 years and currently sees clients in private practice via in-person or tele-health sessions. Kenneth also specializes in treating anxiety and trauma with EMDR.
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Emily Hemendinger, LCSW, MPH, CPH, ACS
Emily is currently an Assistant Professor with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the Clinical Director of the OCD and Anxiety Program. She has over 12 years of clinical experience working with OCD, anxiety disorders, perfectionism, body image concerns, and eating disorders. Her passion is combining her mental health and public health work, with specific focus on reworking our society’s relationship with food and self-image, as well as expanding access to affordable specialized mental health care. Emily has lived experience with OCD and has been in recovery/recovered from her eating disorder since 2008. While not at work, Emily enjoys spending time with her partner, Kevin, and their aussie corgi mix, hiking, and finding the best ice cream places Colorado has to offer. ​
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Kathryn Howard, LMFT. PPS/CWA
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Kathryn Howard is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has a Pupil Personnel Service Credential specializing in Child Welfare. For the past 25 years she has been a champion for School-Based Family Therapy creating school therapy programs in K-12 charter, public and private schools. She was also the School Counseling Department Chair for Philips Graduate University inspiring the next generation of school counselors.
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http://kathrynhowardtherapy.com
818-464-4357
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Amy Kathleen Lee
Speaking, Training, Advocacy
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Amy is an award-winning eating disorder recovery advocate, and motivational speaker. She is a member of the Suicide Prevention Council of San Luis Obispo, and Q.P.R. for suicide prevention trainer. Amy founded the nonprofit, Dancing with ED, Inc.
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Alicia Dolan Maxfield
Alicia is currently the Regional Marketing Manager for Central Pennsylvania for Highmark Blue Shield based out of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. She supports the consumer and commercial segments as well as the relationship between Highmark and Penn State Health, a local health network based out of Hershey, PA. Working with both the provider and payer side of healthcare, Alicia has learned about the behavioral health crisis in this country and wants to help to drive awareness for solutions that can help people in need.
Alicia lives in Lancaster County, PA with her husband, Jerome and her three stepchildren, Ashley and twins Lilly and Austin. Alicia holds a B.A. in Communications from Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA.
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Luis Orozco, DSW, LCSW
Dr. Luis Orozco is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and an organizational consultant with over 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Whittier Counseling Center. His areas of expertise include mental health, conflict resolution, organizational behavior, and crisis management.
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Robert Scholz, LMFT, LPCC
Robert is a licensed therapist and has served in many clinical and leadership roles over his twenty-five years working in university, community mental health, forensic and private practice settings. Robert is well-known for his work as a trainer and consultant in assisting schools/ universities and communities prepare for and respond to major crisis events like wildfires, mass shootings, school suicides and other tragedies. Robert has served as an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology for many years and has authored publications on the topics of disaster mental health, addiction treatment, and men's mental health.
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Claudia D. Schwarz, MFT
Claudia Schwarz is a Board-Certified, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has decades of experience in various mental health settings. In addition to having a successful private practice since 2003, she has been working the past several years as a Therapeutic and Educational Consultant, and is a Clinical Member of IECA. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Psychology at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, and her Graduate Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at California State University, Sacramento.
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Maureen Williams, LCSW
Maureen Williams, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist with over 25 years of experience working with teens and their families. She currently has a telehealth based private practice in Los Angeles and works as a clinical supervisor for a community mental health agency. Maureen also serves on the Board of Trustees for Marymount High School in Los Angeles.
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Tracy Vega, MSW, DSW, LCSW
As a supervisor for Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Dr. Vega is a dedicated social work leader specializing in child development, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. They hold a B.A. from Loyola University Chicago, an MSW from the Erikson Institute as a Harris Excellence Scholar, and a Doctor of Social Work from USC.
As a supervisor for Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services’ Children’s System of Care, Dr. Vega oversees clinical services for children, adolescents, and caregivers facing severe mental health challenges and complex trauma.
A passionate advocate for social justice, Dr. Vega is dedicated to expanding access to behavioral health services, particularly for marginalized communities, including LGBTQIA+, Latinx, and African American populations. ​​
Eden Henderson, LMSW
Eden Henderson is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Nashville, TN, where she is deeply committed to supporting children and families in need. Eden works at a child advocacy center, providing vital services to children who have experienced trauma. She is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), an evidence-based approach that helps children and adolescents process and heal from traumatic experiences. Eden also helps run a therapy group for teenagers, offering a supportive environment for them to navigate challenges and build resilience.​
