Meet the Team
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Who We Are
Central Valley Family Therapy is a therapy practice in Fresno, CA that specializes in working with trauma and recovery, maternal mental health, pre-marital and marriage counseling, parenting, infant-mental health, play therapy with children, and working with adolescents. We are passionate about helping our clients at all stages of their life by providing competent and compassionate care.
Our Vision
At Central Valley Family Therapy we aim to break the stigma and provide access to specialized treatment for all individuals and families regardless of culture, diversity, socioeconomic status, and experiences.
Why Choose Us
The therapists at Central Valley Family Therapy are highly skilled and have extensive training in evidenced based treatments proven effective with individuals and families.
The Central Valley Family Therapy Counseling team consists of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) and Associate Marriage and Family Therapists from various Universities across the country. Please click on each clinician’s name from the drop down menu under our “Meet The Team” section to learn more about each individual and their approach to treatment.
The Space
Clinicians
Jonathan Woodward, M.S, AMFT #94785 APPC #3081
Supervised by Dr. Melissa Tihin
Serves in person and telehealth clients in Bakersfield | Commerce | Riverside | Sacramento | San Bernardino | San Diego
I pride myself on providing competent and compassionate services to individuals and families that I work with. I am passionate about working with children, adults, and families to enhance relationships and offer guidance in navigating life’s obstacles. Through a collaborative process of developing mutual trust and respect, I believe that hope can be restored and each individual has the ability to reach their infinite potential. I specialize in working with substance abuse, trauma, self-esteem, negative thinking, life stressors, conflicts with interpersonal relationships, difficulty with communication, feelings of sadness and worry, grief, and abuse. LEARN MORE
Annisa Exline, M.A.,AMFT #115100
Supervised by Heidi Camacho
Serves in person and telehealth clients in Bakersfield | Commerce | Riverside | Sacramento | San Bernardino | San Diego
Hello, my name is Annisa- and I look forward to meeting you in the therapeutic setting. Everyone needs help healing at various times in life and I am passionate about taking that journey with you. I have experience working with children, teens, new mothers, couples, and families. The first step would be to create a safe space for you to begin to grow. I utilize various evidenced based practices to meet your needs. I am passionate about Client-Centered Therapy techniques and trauma therapy. I also have experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and attachment-based interventions, including, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).LEARN MORE
Barrett Eng, M.A, LMFT #112340
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Serves in person and telehealth clients in Bakersfield | Commerce | Riverside | Sacramento | San Bernardino | San Diego
It is my desire to walk along with you during the therapeutic process; to have you progress at a pace in treatment that is comfortable for you. I will support you as you begin to see the beauty and the challenges that exist within the grey of life. It is my intention to make space in the therapeutic relationship for you to feel safe, and secure while simultaneously you work towards dispelling feelings of guilt and shame.LEARN MORE
Rene Barrios
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Serves in person and telehealth clients in Bakersfield | Commerce | Riverside | Sacramento | San Bernardino | San Diego
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Samantha Avila
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Serves in person and telehealth clients in Bakersfield | Commerce | Riverside | Sacramento | San Bernardino | San Diego
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Crystal Calderon
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Serves in person and telehealth clients in Bakersfield | Commerce | Riverside | Sacramento | San Bernardino | San Diego
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Lizett Segura
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Serves in person and telehealth clients in Bakersfield | Commerce | Riverside | Sacramento | San Bernardino | San Diego
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Anahi Arias Aranda
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Serves in person and telehealth clients in Bakersfield | Commerce | Riverside | Sacramento | San Bernardino | San Diego
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Administration
Dr. Melissa Tihin
Owner, Clinical Supervisor
Serves in person and telehealth clients in Bakersfield | Commerce | Riverside | Sacramento | San Bernardino | San Diego
I’m not your typical therapist. I’m real. I’m approachable. While being kind and empathetic, I will still call you on your crap. I don’t think therapy should be some stale, clinical, sterile experience. That sounds awful. I may have gone through lengthy and specific education/training to be in the role I’m in, but that doesn’t make me any better than you or the “expert” of your life. LEARN MORE
Heidi Camacho,M.S, LMFT, LPCC
Clinical Supervisor
Serves in person and telehealth clients in Bakersfield | Commerce | Riverside | Sacramento | San Bernardino | San Diego
I believe in the healing process, and I believe that the therapeutic relationship provides the space for that process to be honored and held safely. One’s therapeutic journey is a personal and intimate journey that can lead to empowerment and enlightenment. I am honored that you have chosen me to support you in this process. LEARN MORE
Office Support Staff
Melissa Romero
INTAKE AND OFFICE COORDINATOR
Meli is most likely the first person you will talk to when you call Central Valley Family Therapy. She is welcoming, kind, and supportive of helping every person that is seeking mental health services find the right clinician that will meet their needs. She is a vital asset to our office, and the client experience. She demonstrates this by answering and returning client and provider referral phone calls, scheduling appointments, collecting pertinent information, answering your questions, and helping you to find the therapist who is the best fit for you or your family’s needs. Meli has a heart for helping others and truly enjoys serving our clients and supporting our therapists. Meli is bilingual and is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Lauren Webb
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Lauren is a key component to our team at CVFT. She provides support to our intake department and clinicians. That sustenance helps our team to provide the best possible client care to every individual and family seeking treatment. Lauren is an organized and efficient professional with experience in providing comprehensive administrative and personal support. Lauren graduated from Buchanan High School in 2018. Currently, she provides part-time support at the CVFT office while she pursues a music education major at Fresno City College. She plays the clarinet and French horn in the wind ensemble at Fresno City College and the mellophone in the Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band for which she is also the social media director. She loves coffee, musicals, Disney, succulents, The Office, and pens.
George Tihin
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About Us
With locations all over Central and Northern California, our practice specializes in treating individuals, couples and families, and through years of experience, we are confident that no problem is too great to overcome.
Phone Number: (559) 691-6840
Office Hours
Fresno:
Monday- 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Tuesday- 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Wednesday- 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Thursday- 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Friday- 8:00 am to Noon
Main Office
Additional Locations
