SHANA SMITH, LMFT
Shana Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned her Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from National University. She has over 25 years experience working with children, adolescents and families. Shana has a passion for working with at-risk youth and has worked extensively in the juvenile justice system and foster care system. She has experience working with different cultures as well as with various socio-economic backgrounds. Shana is trained in working with complex-trauma. She also specializes in working with children and adolescents dealing with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anger management issues, oppositional defiant, self-injurious behavior, divorce, abuse issues, grief & loss, as well as a variety of other issues that adversely impact the lives of children and adolescents. Shana has been a foster parent for over 25 years and takes pride in the many children she has had the privilege to parent.
Phone: (559) 738-0700 Ext. 113 / Email: ssmith@tmicounseling.org
Daniel S. Holford, LMFT (ONLY offering TELEHEALTH AT THIS TIME)
(not accepting new clients at this time)
Daniel Holford has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1986. He is also a licensed minister. He is a graduate of Pepperdine University Graduate School of Psychology and Vanguard University of Southern California. He has taught at National University Fresno, University of LaVerne and at numerous educational and church community seminars. He has consulted with numerous churches on church based recovery ministries, having launched one that has been in operation for over 20 years. He provides marital and relationship therapy, works with victime of crime, depression and anxiety, and family issues. He began the counseling center in July of 1993.
Phone: (559) 738-0700 Ext. 102 / Email: dholford@tmicounseling.org
Kathleen E. Mittman, LMFT (ONLY OFFERING tELEHEALTH AT THIS TIME)
Kathie Mittman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been with TMG since 2003. She is a graduate of Fresno State University and the Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary. She has conducted classes about marriage issues at her church. She provides marital and relationship therapy, works with adults and adolescents aged 15 and older who are victims of abuse, depression, anxiety and family issues. She provides pychotherapy at the counseling center in Visalia and in Porterville.
Phone: (559) 738-0700 Ext. 103 / Email: kmittman@tmicounseling.org
YOLANDA CASTANON, LMFT (Habla Espanol)
Yolanda Castañón is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Yolanda earned a Master of Science in Counseling-Marriage, Family and Child Therapy from University of Phoenix in 2014. Yolanda is bilingual (Fluent in Spanish) and has over 12 years of experience working with various populations; children, teens, at-risk youth, adults, parents/co-parenting, families, and couples. Yolanda embraces culture sensitivity by providing services to individuals from different cultures and various socio-economic backgrounds. Yolanda’s areas of focus are the following although she is not limited to these: Depression, Anxiety, Stress & Burnout, Grief and Loss, Trauma, ADHD, Anger Management, Emotional Disturbance, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Self-Harming, Postpartum Depression, and Coping Skills.
Phone: (559) 738-0700 Ext. 112 / Email: ycastanon@tmicounseling.org
Email: ycastanon@tmicounseling.org
IZEL HERNANDEZ, LMFT (habla espanol)
Izel Liliana Hernandez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Izel earned a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy Degree from Brandman University. Izel is bilingual and fluent in Spanish. She has 8 years of experience working with various populations; teens, at-risk youth, adults, parents/co-parenting and families. Izel provides services to individuals from different cultures and various socio-economic backgrounds. Her therapeutic style is warm, supportive, and non-judgmental. She is passionate about her work as a clinician assisting individuals in their therapeutic journey with meeting their goals to improve their symptoms, functioning and lives. Izel’s areas of focus are the following although she is not limited to these: Depression, Anxiety, Stress & Burnout, Grief and Loss, Trauma, ADHD, Anger Management, Emotional Disturbance, Learning disabilities, Behavioral Issues, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Self-Harming, Postpartum Depression, Women’s issues, and Coping Skills.
Phone: (559) 738-0700 Ext. 114 / Email: izelh@tmicounseling.org
LAURA NOELLE, LPCC
Hello, My name is Laura Noelle, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. If you are in search of a warm and genuine safe space to explore the issues preventing you from living the life you want, I am encouraged and hopeful you showed up here today!
As your therapist, I will provide you with relevant and contemporary mental health care; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotionally Focused therapy are some of the approaches to therapy we may explore.
My clinical experience includes assiting people navigate traumatic stress, addiction, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, divorce and parenting, relationship issues and many other challenges.
I know from my years of experience how difficult it can be to take these first steps toward wholeness and healing. If you are ready to explore your options and figure out what to do next, give me a call a (559) 667-7622 or drop me an email at lnoelle@tmicounseling.org
We all need a little support sometimes, that is what led you here. I am happy you found me today, and look forward to speaking with you soon.
Phone: (559) 738-0700 ext. 123 / Email: lnoelle@tmicounsleing.org
maryann newsom, LMFT, ASDCS, CTMH-A (ONLY OFFERING tELEHEALTH AT THIS TIME)
MaryAnn Newsom has a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Child Development. Her Masters in is in Marriage and Family Therapy. MaryAnn is also a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. Her primary clinical orientation is Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. In addition to that she also practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Insight Oriented Therapy. She is a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider. MaryAnn has completed extensive post graduate trainings in a multitude of clinical areas. These trainings include, however, not limited to; Working with First Responders, Trauma Treatment, Grief, Executive Functioning/Prefrontal Cortex issues (ADHD, ASD, ODD…), Sexuality, as well as Nutrition and Lifestyle habits for Mental Health. MaryAnn provides Telehealth. She also leads therapeutic skills groups. MaryAnn enjoys working with Adolescents (14+), Individuals and Couples. Maryann joined Trinity in April of 2018, prior to that she worked with another organization providing Trauma Therapy.
Phone: (559) 738-0700 Ext. 116 / Email: mnewsom@tmicounseling.org