Campus: Santa Barbara

I began working with children and adolescents in 2003 when my daughters entered school. I was actively involved in The Open Classroom, a co-op specializing in alternative learning methods for students. I worked as a freelance graphic artist before receiving my master’s degree in counseling psychology with an emphasis in professional clinical counseling and depth…

Ali Cortes (she/ella) LMFT is a first-gen Latine psychotherapist born in Mexico City. She and her family immigrated to California and together navigated the world without losing their love for their culture and values. She graduated from UCSB and Antioch University with an emphasis on Psychology, Latino Mental Health, and Women in Leadership. She is…

Kristina is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for supporting students, families, and communities through a trauma-informed and culturally responsive lens. She has extensive experience in school-based mental health, clinical supervision, and community-focused care. At Antioch University, she teaches graduate-level courses in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Systems Theories, and Practicum, emphasizing…

Niloofar Alishahi, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC is a licensed and board-certified creative arts therapist and an advanced mind-body medicine practitioner trained through The Center for Mind-Body Medicine. Her work bridges art therapy, drama therapy, and expressive arts with somatic approaches such as Focusing, trauma-informed drama therapy, and psychodrama. Niloofar’s clinical and teaching philosophy is rooted in…

Magdalena Rodriguez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nine years of experience working in the mental health field. She is the owner of a private practice where she provides therapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, and relational challenges. Her clinical focus centers on supporting first-generation Latin Americans and BIPOC clients, integrating a culturally…