Angie Demers, LMFT (she)

President Elect

Angie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a solid academic background. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from UC Berkeley and an M.A. in Marriage and Family Counseling from Notre Dame de Namur University. She is completing her Ph.D. in Couple and Family Therapy at Alliant International University, with graduation expected in May 2025. Angie maintains a private practice specializing in anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and relationship challenges. Her passion lies in pre-bereavement and grief counseling for individuals of all ages. When not immersed in her doctoral studies or clinical work, Angie enjoys spending time with her children and two beloved Westies and pursuing hobbies like golf, Pilates, and tennis.

Ashle Childress, LMFT, LPCC (she)

Secretary 

Ashle Childress has worked in a variety of therapeutic settings, including non-profit, in-patient care and private practice. She has previously served two terms on the SDNC Board of Directors, as the Team 3000 representative. Now serving in her third year, Ashle is serving as the Secretary. Ashle graduated with her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University and is currently working towards her Doctorate in Psychology. Ashle is trained in EMDR and is working towards her EMDRIA (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Associate) certification. Ashle operates from a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed lens, rooted in compassion, trust and understanding. She has a passion for advocacy and has gained a better sense of community since joining the Board. She encourages other to get involved and engaged in civil duty. 

Sunny Yang, LMFT

Treasurer

Sunny graduated from California Institute of Integral Studies, in San Francisco in 2011. His training and internship experiences included working with residents of Section-8 Housing projects and high school students who are new immigrants. He has also provided counseling at transitional houses for adults and adolescents. Currently he works part-time at a private practice. Sunny originally grew up in China. 

Reannon Ketabian, LMFT (she)

Director at Large - Professional Development

Reannon has been working in private practice since 2014. She is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and a certified mental health integrative medicine practitioner. Reannon uses her training to assist victims of crime; those suffering from a recent traumatic experience; people challenged with chronic illness; and young people transitioning to adulthood. Outside of direct clinical work, Reannon enjoys working with other therapists looking to challenge themselves in their EMDR work. She provides consultation towards EMDRIA Certification and Approved Consultant status. Visit www.reannonketabian.com for more information.

Audrey Kirk (she)

Director at Large - Professional Development

I'm Audrey, I also go by Mischa. I love San Diego and when I am not working I enjoy beach days with my two little ones, teaching yoga and breath-work, guiding retreats in Mexico or doing anything outdoors in nature. I have committed my life work to understanding our human behaviors and the mind. Why we do the things we do, what makes up tick, and how we are able to use resilience to get us though the darkness we can find ourselves in oftentimes throughout our life journey. 

I enjoy diving into the darkest spaces of our mind, hearts and souls that are ready to become free. I believe that through our own introspection, deep work, and with the help of a professional we can unlock a world of opportunities and see how operating at our full potential feels like.

I help empower individuals in re writing their story through conscious-inducing body, brain, heart exercises. I work with adults, couples and teens. I've worked with professional athletes in the NFL struggling with mental health/ addiction and run men's counseling and support groups and individual sessions

Leila Atiyeh, LPCC (she) 

Director at Large - Membership 

Leila is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of San Diego. Leila works in private practice with a focus on relationships (romantic, family, friendships, work), multicultural counseling, life transitions, and confidence. Prior to becoming a therapist, Leila worked in the corporate world for 13 years. Having a long-standing interest in human behavior and helping others, Leila decided to follow her passion of becoming a therapist. Leila was born and raised overseas and has been living in the US for 20 years.

Andrew Capobianco (he)

Director at Large - Team 3000, Pre-Licensed Representative

Andrew is pursuing a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy at National University in San Diego, with an expected graduation date of December 2024. Prior to setting out on this new career path, Andrew earned a Master of Arts in Economics and Environmental Studies from St. Lawrence University in 2010, and a Juris Doctorate from New England Law in Boston in 2015. One of Andrew's passions in life, outside of improving the lives of those around him, is that of being a connector - someone who enjoys bringing colleagues, acquaintances, and friends together to expand their personal networks. As a Pre-Licensed member of CAMFT, Andrew is excited to bring his passion and skillset to other pre-licensed members to help expand and facilitate the creation of new professional networks. Outside of work and school, Andrew enjoys surfing, open-ocean paddling, mountain biking, skiing, yoga, quality time with loved ones, and going on adventures with his dog, Benji.

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