Los Angeles Chapter  California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists


2025 Board of Directors

President

Akiah T. R. Selwa, LMFT is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a great sense of humor, a heart full of hope, and twenty-three years of experience as a psychotherapist.  Akiah is the owner of Sunrise Therapy Center (STC) a private practice corporation that services all of California via telehealth platform.  Akiah approaches her work with cultural humility and humor that promotes acceptance, empowerment, spirituality, and creativity. Akiah will complete Somatic Experiencing training in 2025 with Somatic Experiencing International, is a certified SoulCollage® Facilitator (2024), and a currently in a two-year Spiritual Direction program with Stillpoint. When Akiahis not working as a therapist, she is a mixed media artist, having fun with my next crochet project, singing, or exploring nature.

Contact Information

Phone: 626.788.2024 

LA-CAMFT Email: presidentelect@lacamft.org

Work/Private Practice Email: stc@sunrisetherapycenter.org

Website: sunrisetherapycenter.org

President-Elect

VACANT

Past President

Jennifer Stonefield, LMFT is Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She’s always had a passion for psychology and going on the therapeutic journey with her clients reminds her of this every day. She has a wide array of clinical experience ranging from working with children in an educational setting to those suffering from dementia to individual work in several group, private practices where age holds no boundaries. She has an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Jennifer applies a person-centered approach when working with clients, as she believes that a “one size fits all” approach simply won’t cut it.

Contact Information

Phone: 310.601.7371

LA-CAMFT Email: president@lacamft.org

Work/Private Practice Email: JStonefieldmft@gmail.com

Website: www.jenniferstonefield.com

CFO (Chief Financial Officer)

Di Wilson, LMFT is passionate about working with high achievers who have overcome the pain and difficulty of growing up with mental illness, alcoholism, neglect or abuse. She uses her comprehensive training in Jungian psychotherapy, Trauma Resiliency, Brainspotting, and body/brain-oriented therapies to promote healing and integration in her work with adults experiencing the effects of early trauma, quarter or midlife crises, anxiety, depression, feelings of emptiness and dissatisfaction, and the subsequent search for a more meaningful life. When not working, Di loves to spend time walking at the beach and even taking a bracing dip in the Pacific.

Contact Information

Phone: 310.351.1121

LA-CAMFT Email: cfo@lacamft.org

Work/Private Practice Email: di@diwilsontherapy.com

Website: www.diwilsontherapy.com

Secretary

Kimberly Morgan, MA, LMFT (she/her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with anxiety, depression, couples, parents, families and athletes. She completed her MA in clinical psychology with a specialty in applied community psychology at Antioch University, Los Angeles. She specializes in healing from loss and grief, and using strengths and community to process trauma. Therapeutic approaches include person centered therapy, family systems, CBT and DBT. Kimberly is an athlete who competes with US Masters Swimming and triathlons and helps anxious athletes to cope with negative thinking and improve performance.

Contact Information

Phone: 818.748.1470

LA-CAMFT Email: secretary@lacamft.org

Work/Private Practice Email: kimberly@kmorganfamily.com

Website: 

CE Networking Events Chair

Alexandra (Alex) Levins-Trails, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience in private practice and addiction treatment. She holds a MA in Clinical Psychology (Child & Adolescent Studies) and aims to create a judgment-free, forgiving space for clients. Alex works with a diverse population, providing support where needed. Outside of working, she enjoys building Lego figures, playing with her cats, and spending time with loved ones to recharge.


Contact Information

Phone: 

LA-CAMFT Email: networkingchair@lacamft.org

Work/Private Practice Email: alevinstrail@outlook.com

Website: 

Communications & Marketing Chair

Karen Aguila is a Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Trainee expected to graduate in the Summer of 2025. She is currently completing her practicum at a site that supports Latinx victims of domestic violence, which has enhanced her proficiency in Spanish clinical terminology. Karen is passionate about working with diverse communities and values the opportunity to learn about various cultural backgrounds. In her leisure time, she enjoys singing, engaging in arts and crafts, and exploring nature.

Contact Information

Phone: 

LA-CAMFT Email: communicationschair@lacamft.org

Work/Private Practice Email: karenaguilanatalie@gmail.com

Website: 

Membership Chair

Annyce Torres

Contact Information

Phone: 562.388.2678 

LA-CAMFT Email: membershipchair@lacamft.org 

Work/Private Practice Email: torres.annyce@gmail.com

Website: 

Pre-Licensed Representative / 3000 Club Co-Chair

Ofelia Saba Ramírez, AMFT is a queer, trauma-informed therapist of color working with queer and trans people, ethically non-monogamous relationships, kink communities, and sex workers. With over 20 years of social justice and advocacy work, she approaches therapy with a relational and feminist lens. Off hours, she watches funny cat videos, reads, writes, and brings people together to build community. Her cats would describe her as ‘adequate'—but only if treats are involved.

Contact Information

Phone: 

LA-CAMFT Email: prelicensed@lacamft.org

Work/Private Practice Email: osabaramirez@gmail.com

Website: 

Pre-Licensed Representative / 3000 Club Co-Chair

Beth Eliana Osinoff (she/her) is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice, specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, couples/relationship therapy, and supporting queer-identified folks. Beth holds a BA from UC Berkeley, an MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles, and completed her traineeship at Maple Counseling Center. She is currently progressing towards certification in The Developmental Model through The Couples Institute and receiving personalized training in sex and relationship therapy. Known for her sincere care, Beth’s compassionately curious stance fosters collaboration, suspends judgment, and champions the unique strengths of her clients.

Contact Information

Phone: 

LA-CAMFT Email: prelicensed@lacamft.org

Work/Private Practice Email: beth@bethosinofftherapy.com

Website: bethosinofftherapy.com

Special Events Chair

Susan Herbert, LMFT is certified in Gestalt Experiential Therapy. As a therapist , Suzy believes we owe it to ourselves to do much more than just survive, being cast from one challenge to the next, without direction or choice. Her experiences have not only increased her resilience but have opened doors for her to take on new challenges (even the scary ones), to embrace the possibilities life presents and to seize new opportunities for personal growth. When meeting with clients, she recognizes the courage it takes to embark on this journey, and the importance of providing a safe, brave, judgment-free space to promote healing and growth.

Contact Information

Phone: 424.262.6574

LA-CAMFT Email: specialeventschair@lacamft.org

Work/Private Practice Email: suzyaherbert@gmail.com

Website: sherberttherapy.com

Special Interest Group Chair

Sandi Bohle, MA, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist is in private practice in Pasadena, supervised by Douglas Sadownick, Ph.D., LMFT. Specializing in complex trauma, Sandi works from a Psychodynamic approach synthesized with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and EMDR while incorporating humor, play, and somatic modalities to help individuals address the various challenges that life and relationships often bring. Sandi has an MA in Clinical Psychology, Psychological Trauma specialization, from Antioch University,  Los Angeles, is an alumnus of Open Paths Counseling, has advanced training in EMDR and DBT and has begun advanced training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.  

Contact Information

Phone: 423.341.1977

LA-CAMFT Email: sandibohle@gmail.com

Work/Private Practice Email: sandibohle@gmail.com

Website: sandibohletherapy.com

Sponsorship Chair

Sahaja Douglass, LMFT has been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2001. In her psychotherapy private practice Sahaja works primarily with ADHDer and AudHDer teens, adults and parents of neurodivergent children. Sahaja has served on the Board of Directors for LA-CAMFT since 2024 and is currently the Sponsorship Chair and Meetups Committee Chair. Sahaja is also on the Membership Committee for LACPA. Sahaja’s personal interests include hiking with her giant puppy, practicing yoga, swimming and hosting gatherings for family and friends.

Contact Information

Phone: 310.570.7429

LA-CAMFT Email: sponsorshipchair@lacamft.org

Work/Private Practice Email: Sahaja@SahajaPsychotherapy.com

Website: www.SahajaPsychotherapy.com

Speaker Committee Chair

Patrick McCarthy, AMFT

Contact Information

Phone: 

LA-CAMFT Email: speakerchair@lacamft.org

Work/Private Practice Email: Pmccarthymaclp@gmail.com

Website: 

Diversity Committee Chair

VACANT

Board Member-At-Large
TOC Mentorship Program Chair

Keonna Robinson, LMFT, founder of P.E.A.C.E. Wellness Collective: Individual & Family Therapy Center, specializes in grief & traumatic loss, relationship counseling, and stress management from a holistic and communal healing lens. She began her career working in medical clinics conducting behavioral research and now has over 11 years of collective experience as a psychotherapist, assistant professor, clinical trainer, and mentor. Keonna has served as a clinician in multiple levels of care including residential, school-based, outpatient, and inpatient within the DCFS, probation, and community mental health settings. Keonna currently works with individuals and couples of color overcoming life transitions, rebuilding healthy communication, and finding purpose after traumatic losses. Her clinical approach is filled with compassion and honesty while teaching skills that spark new insights to propel forward.

Contact Information

Phone: 510.927.4202

LA-CAMFT Email: tocmentorshipprogram@lacamft.org

Work/Private Practice Email:  kikir@peacewc.com

Website: www.pwcla.com

Board Member-At-Large

Javan Taherkhani, AMFT is a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist native to and based in Los Angeles, specializing in treating young individual adults and couples. Javan believes in a highly collaborative approach to therapy and operates primarily from a postmodern perspective, utilizing a blend of Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Person-Centered approach to work alongside clients toward re-authoring stories for their lives by their choice and voice. He received a Bachelor’s of Arts in psychology and film studies from Claremont McKenna College and a Master’s of Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute.

Contact Information

Phone: 424.330.7545

LA:CAMFT Email:

Work/Private Practice Email: javantaherkhani@gmail.com

Website: 

Board Member-At-Large

Elizabeth G'Sell, LMFT

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