Our Team
We Are Committed to Creating a Warm, Welcoming Environment to Provide the Support You Deserve
At Reproductive Mental Health and Wellness, our team is dedicated to providing specialized, compassionate care for individuals and families navigating the reproductive journey. We understand that experiences like infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, loss, and parenthood can bring a wide range of emotions that are not always easy to talk about or fully understood.
Each of our clinicians has advanced training in reproductive and perinatal mental health, along with unique areas of focus that allow us to thoughtfully match you with the right support. Whatever challenges you are currently facing, our goal is to connect you with care that feels aligned, attuned, and genuinely supportive.
Qualified, Specialized Therapists for Reproductive Mental Health
Choosing a therapist is an important decision, especially when you’re navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum depression or anxiety, pregnancy loss, or birth trauma.
At Reproductive Mental Health & Wellness, our clinical team includes independently licensed therapists and registered associate therapists who provide care under clinical supervision.
Our practice focuses on reproductive and perinatal mental health. We believe clients deserve to understand their therapist’s qualifications, experience, and areas of specialization so they can feel confident in the care they receive.
What Is an Associate Therapist?
An associate therapist in California is a mental health professional who has completed qualifying graduate-level education and is working toward independent clinical licensure.
Registered associate therapists can provide psychotherapy within their authorized scope of practice while receiving clinical supervision from a qualified, licensed professional.
Although associate therapists are not yet independently licensed, they have completed the education required for their registration and are gaining supervised clinical experience as part of the licensure process.
At Reproductive Mental Health & Wellness, our registered associates work alongside independently licensed clinicians as part of a practice focused on reproductive and perinatal mental health. Each therapist brings individual training, experience, and areas of specialization to the care they provide.
Find the Right Therapist for Your Needs
Our clinical team supports individuals and families navigating infertility, pregnancy, postpartum depression and anxiety, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, and parenting transitions.
Each therapist brings different qualifications, training, and clinical interests. Explore the profiles below to learn more about our clinicians and find someone whose experience and approach fit your needs.
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Clinical Staff
Doris Castro, LCSW
Kathleen (Katie) Silva, ASW
Shira Berdugo, AMFT
Rachel Bigelow, APCC
Rebecca (Becca) Vorick, AMFT
Anna Pow, ASW
Molly Mazur, APCC
Tiffany Gibson-Orial, LMFT
Lorraine Balek-Beeson, LPCC
Amanda Lewis, PsyD, LMFT, PMH-C
Lisa Bertelle, LMFT
Emily Remba, LCSW, PMH-C
Staff
Daniel Remba
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Therapists
Can an associate therapist provide mental health therapy in California?
Yes. Registered associate therapists in California may provide psychotherapy within their authorized scope of practice under appropriate clinical supervision. They have completed qualifying graduate-level education and are working toward independent licensure.
What is the difference between a licensed therapist and an associate therapist?
An independently licensed therapist has completed the requirements for independent clinical practice. A registered associate therapist has completed qualifying graduate education and provides clinical services under supervision while working toward licensure.
Can I work with an associate therapist for postpartum depression, anxiety, or fertility-related concerns?
Depending on their individual training, experience, and clinical scope, registered associate therapists may provide support for postpartum depression, anxiety, fertility challenges, and other reproductive mental health concerns under appropriate supervision. Our team can help you explore which clinician may be a good fit for your needs.