“I have had the pleasure of working with Chetina over the last few years & have consistently known her to be hardworking, passionate, & extremely effective at engaging with her clients. She is a sought-after clinician & receives very positive feedback from the population she works with. Chetina is also a skilled presenter, making information about mental health engaging & accessible. Her presentations break down stigma & have the audience laughing, even as she touches on hard issues”.

Shauna Olson Hong
Director of Counseling Services Cal State University, East Bay

“It was a pleasure working with Chetina. She supported students with emotional and behavioral disturbances.She created individualized 1:1 behavioral supports for students with unsafe and disruptive behaviors, interventions designed to prevent higher levels of placement. She worked closely with teachers/caregivers to improve students academic/mental health needs at school and at home. Through individual/group therapy Chetina met all student where they were at no matter the situation or circumstance, creating an environment where students felt safe expressing themselves and with social interactions”.

Whitney Ligons
SDC Mild/Moderate Counseling Enrichment Program Teacher Montera Middle School

“Chetina was a great addition to our class. She always took initiative to support students with what they needed and always put them first. She practiced  compassion and empathy regardless of the situation. She was always a good role model to all our students. She did not hesitate to go above and beyond to meet the needs of not only the students that was on her caseload, but all of the students she had the opportunity of working with”.

Carmela Liao
SDC Mild/Moderate Program Teacher
Montera Middle School

“Chetina was so helpful and supportive to our teachers and community. She approaches her work with sensitivity and calm. Chetina provided our community with effective tools for improving communication, managing emotions, and processing challenging feelings and situations. Thank you Chetina! “

Nancy Rodriguez
Site Director Duck’s Nest Preschool