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Our Clinical Team drives the care in our vital programs. Each member is deeply invested in our mission to deliver accessible mental health care that strengthens communities and nurtures restorative-minded clinicians toward licensure. Each contributes feedback on performance and sustainable processes within this practice, and we are grateful to have this capacity because of their gifts. 

Tiffany Naumann, PsyD

Evidence-based Therapy | Mindfulness |Trauma-Focused CBT

DBT |Solution-Focused | LGBTQ+ Affirmative | Motivational Interviewing

In her15 years of clinical experience, Tiffany has opened, developed, and grown inpatient and residential treatment programs for mental health and addiction; including clinical supervision, program oversight, curriculum development, and executive leadership.

"I created a spiritually-integrated model of supervision (The SIS Model) for therapists to effectively assess for and integrate interventions that address spiritual worldviews."

Tiffany has been a member of this training program since 2015, her LMFT number is 51595, and she is an instrumental participant in our organizational development.

Yisraela Ketterman, LMFT

Certified in Attachment-Focused EMDR | Somatic Therapist
LGBTQ+ Affirmative | AACAST Couple and Sex Therapist | Certified Life Coach

Yisraela has been practicing in private practice as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist for the past 11 years and is passionate about making the world a better place. She is also President of Character Champions Behavioral Health & Wellness.

 

"I am committed to building Compassionate Communities one HEART at a time"

Yisraela has been a member of this training program since 2016, her LMFT number is 53250, and is an instrumental participant in our organizational development.

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Maxine M. Hughes, LMFT

Certified CST-C Sex Therapist | Somatic Therapist | LGBTQ+ Affirmative

Maxine is deeply committed to Queer and Women of Color issues and offers support groups for both populations. She has 11 years of clinical experience including residential and outpatient settings. She is the co-founder of Life and Sex Therapy Center.

 

"My intention is to support self-confidence, we deserve

to be grounded, connected and empowered"

Maxine has been a member of this training program since 2019, her LMFT number is 93757, and she is an instrumental participant in our organizational development.

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Naomi Jackson, LMFT

Mindfulness | Certified EMDR Practitioner | Trauma Informed
CBT & Solution Focused | LGBTQ+ Affirmative

Naomi has been practicing in private practice as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for the past 7 years. She is committed to providing support for BIPOC women, individuals from marginalized communities, and Veterans. 

 

"I help BIPOC women heal by understanding

how racial trauma is impacting their lives."

Naomi has been a member of this training program since 2021, her LMFT number is 80560,  and she is an instrumental participant in our organizational development.

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Katie Plumb, LCSW

Mindfulness | Brainspotting | Trauma-Informed
Complex-PTSD & Substance Use Program Facilitator
Solution Focused | LGBTQ+ Affirmative

Katie is an Alumni Member of this agency's clinical training program who has worked exclusively in trauma-informed, client-centered, social justice-oriented care for more than 8 years. She is committed to providing support for BIPOC clinicians and families. 

 

"I believe my presence matters here because I grew parts of me here."

Katie has been a member of this training program since 2023, her LCSW number is 93568, and she is an instrumental participant in our organizational development.

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Divinity Sardin, LCSW

Mindfulness | Trauma-Informed CBT | Motivational Interviewing|
Program Facilitator | Solution Focused | LGBTQ+ Affirmative

 

Divinity has been a mental health practitioner for more than 8 years. She empowers clients and clinicians to recognize their value by developing skills and elevating confidence. Divinity is a mentor to entrepreneurs and is dedicated to resourcing BIPOC healers, families, & clinicians.  

 

"I believe mentors and allies make us more capable and I am honored to

be a part of a training program that organizes quality mentorship."

Divinity has been a member of this training program since 2023, her LCSW number is 100484, and she is an instrumental participant in our organizational development.

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Kyle Scates, LCSW

Kyle has 9 years of clinical practice and more than 20 years of social activism in support of Faith-based outreach, LGBTQ youth development, and direct service to marginalized communities. He is a mentor and strategic partner who understands human connection.

 

"As a Black Man who has experienced depression, I am certain clinical support

helps us become the best version of ourselves that we can be "

Kyle has been a member of this training program since 2023, his LCSW number is 81203, and he is an instrumental participant in our organizational development.

Racial Injustice Mediator| Private Practice Mentor | LGBTQ+ Affirmative
 Trauma-Focused | Psychodynamic | Mindfulness Community Educator

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Courtni Hawkins, LMFT

Mindfulness | Bilingual Therapist | Trauma-Informed
CBT & Positive Parenting Program Facilitator
Solution Focused | LGBTQ+ Affirmative

Cristina has been a mental health program manager as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the past 7 years. She is committed to providing support for BIPOC youth and families from marginalized communities.

 

"Clinical training and support in Spanish is

a must have resource for our community. "

Courtni is an Alumni of this Clinical Training Program, who joined in 2020, her LMFT number is 143789, and she is an instrumental participant in our organizational development.

 

If you are in crisis or in need of immediate support, please call:

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

LOCATION

640 S San Vicente Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90048

CONTACT

info@growURpotential.org

(213) 726-7500

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