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Meet Our Clinical
Supervisors & Licensed Clinicians
Clinical Supervisor & Clinician
Hector Rivera-Lopez, PhD
Dr. Héctor Rivera-Lopez is a clinical psychologist with 25+ years at Contra Costa County’s Children and Adolescent Mental Health Program. He has consulted with the Mount Diablo and Oakley School Districts, leading projects such as Charlas con el Dr. Rivera and Hombres Creando Lazos de Comunidad. A frequent national and international speaker, he focuses on youth, families, Latino men’s issues, and the impact of immigration. He co-founded Compadres Sin Fronteras, co-wrote Cultura y Corazón, presented at the XL Congreso, and has maintained a private practice in Concord since 1989.
Clinical Supervisor & Clinician
Heather Martin, PsyD
Dr. Heather Martin, PsyD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She has ten years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, families, and young adults in community mental health, school-based, and in-home therapy settings. Dr. Martin has experience providing services to children and families, using a number of different modalities, including individual, dyadic, and family therapy. She works primarily with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma, attachment disruptions, ADHD, learning disorders, self-esteem, and relational challenges. Dr. Martin received her doctorate from the California School of Professional Psychology, San Francisco. She completed an intensive 2-year internship and postdoctoral fellowship in a child psychotherapy program at Ann Martin Center, in Emeryville, CA. Dr. Martin strives to help clients navigate life’s complexities through exploration, reflection, and understanding. She works collaboratively with clients helping them to understand the impact past experiences have on current circumstances and to develop effective coping strategies that will help navigate life’s stressors. In addition to providing Clinical Supervision at La Concordia, Dr. Martin sees clients in her private practice.
Clinical Supervisor & Clinician
Rhodri Scantlebury, PsyD
Dr. Rhodri Scantlebury, PsyD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. He has worked in both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings as well as forensic and community mental health treating individuals with severe mental illness. Dr. Scantlebury has extensive knowledge treating mood disorders, psychotic disorders, complex trauma, and adult ADHD. Dr. Scantlebury currently serves as the Supervising Psychologist at the Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center (ABSMC) in Berkeley, CA. He oversees the ER consultation service of psychologists and the psychiatric intake department. Dr. Scantlebury also serves as the Training Director of the practicum program at ABSMC. Previously, Dr. Scantlebury worked as a Staff Psychologist & Clinical Supervisor to postdoctoral residents at Kaiser Permanente. For approximately ten years, Dr. Scantlebury taught at UC Berkeley Extension as an adjunct professor. Dr. Scantlebury completed his pre-doctoral internship at U.C.S.F/San Francisco General Hospital in 2012 in the Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Departments. His overall approach to psychotherapy incorporates a blend of cognitive-behavioral (CBT), time-limited dynamic psychotherapy (TLDP), and relational theory. Dr. Scantlebury is pleased to be a part of La Concordia’s treatment team and looks forward to working with you.
Clinical Supervisor & Clinician
Marinés Novoa, PsyD
Clinical Supervisor & Clinician
Eni Schall, PsyD
Dr. Eni Schall, PsyD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She received her doctorate from the Wright Institute, Berkeley, CA. She completed her Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Kaiser Permanente in Pleasanton, CA. Dr. Schall specializes in evidence-based treatments, including but not limited to cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, acceptance commitment, schema, and mindfulness therapies. In addition to her doctorate degree, Dr. Schall received a master’s degree in economics and management from the University of National World Economy in Sofia, Bulgaria. She was a founder and a CEO of ENRA Inc., a retail corporation in Sofia, Bulgaria for ten years. As a psychologist, Dr. Schall has over 19 years of clinical experience, providing a range of mental health services to children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults for treatment of depression, anxiety, suicidality and self-harm, complex trauma, oppositional defiant, anger problems, grief of loss, substance addiction, relationship issues, etc. Currently, Dr. Schall is both a senior psychology specialist in California Health Care Facility (CHCF) in Stockton, CA and a supervisor and a clinician in LCWC. At CHCF, she specializes in and coordinates complex mental health cases and patients with severe behavioral problems.
Clinical Supervisor & Clinician
April Torres, LMFT
April M. Torres is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience providing comprehensive mental health services to children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, suicidality and self-harm, complex trauma, oppositional defiance, anger management, grief and loss, substance addiction, and relationship challenges. With a collaborative and compassionate approach, April helps clients understand how past experiences shape their present and guides them in developing effective coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges. Passionate about mental health equity, April is committed to expanding access to prevention and intervention services. She integrates her expertise as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with her background in Educational Administration to support individuals and communities in meaningful ways. As a certified Hudson Life Coach, she also empowers clients in their personal growth and transformation. In addition to her work in schools, April has maintained a private practice for the past 12 years, providing tailored support to those facing social and emotional difficulties. Outside of her professional roles, she enjoys reading, gardening, traveling, and spending time with her family and two mini dachshunds. She remains inspired by the resilience of the people and communities she serves and continues to advocate for mental health awareness and accessibility.
Clinical Supervisor & Clinician
Carolynn Gray, PsyD
Dr. Carolynn Gray is a Clinical Psychologist as well as seasoned leader and supervisor with nearly two decades of experience in behavioral health. In her role as a Clinical Supervisor, she draws on her extensive background as an executive for multiple local community-based organizations, where she provided oversight for a diverse range of behavioral health programs. Her clinical expertise is rooted in community mental health, with specialized focus areas in trauma-informed care, family therapy, and supporting neurodivergent populations — specifically those with Autism and ADHD. Dr. Gray’s supervisory philosophy is centered on creating a safe, collaborative, and restorative space where clinicians can openly explore their experiences and challenges. She blends a high level of structure and organization with genuine warmth, tailoring developmental plans to meet the unique needs and professional goals of each supervisee. Her approach emphasizes the integration of evidence-based theories — including strategic family systems, attachment-focused psychodynamic theory, and DBT — with the practical, daily demands of clinical practice. A dedicated advocate for culturally responsive care, Dr. Gray has extensive experience working with Spanish-speaking individuals and families, as well as historically oppressed groups. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of practitioners by fostering a growth mindset, professional integrity, and the cultural humility necessary to provide high-quality care to diverse communities.
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Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Joanne Rodriguez, LMFT
Hello and welcome to La Concordia, I am currently a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As a therapist, I like working in collaboration with my patients to work towards the desired outcome they are looking for. I have been investing my education in learning about different theories and approaches to become a well-rounded clinician so I can help my patients embark towards the path of healing from a more integrative and collaborative approach. I believe that the expert about the presenting condition is the person sitting across my chair. In my interventions, I use the patients’ expertise of themselves to reach to the level of awareness necessary to reach the desired outcome. I follow the motto “nobody knows you better than yourself.” Therefore, my relationship with my patients usually becomes explorative and collaborative making sure that the attention is centered on the client to find personal growth. I have been trained in and specialize in Trauma-Informed Care and trauma treatment approaches including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). I help my patients with symptoms consistent with the diagnoses of depression, anxiety, anger issues, trauma as well as helping couples and families dealing with relational/family problems. I see children, adolescents, and adults, as well as couples and families. I also speak Spanish. In my free time, I like playing the violin and making YouTube videos where I mostly post videos of my cats, dog, nail art, and ASMR (the Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response). I look forward getting to know you and know about you and the ways we can work together
Our Holistic Healers
At La Concordia, healing is a journey of balance, connection, and restoration. Our dedicated team of holistic healers brings together a diverse range of practices, from Reiki and acupressure to sound bath therapy and beyond, to support your well-being on every level: mind, body, and spirit. Each practitioner offers a unique approach, grounded in ancient wisdom and compassionate care, to help you find harmony and healing in a nurturing environment.
Meet Our Associate Clinicians
Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Suzanne Algarva, AMFT
Hello, welcome to La Concordia. My name is Suzanne Algarva, I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I received my Marriage and Family Therapy and Clinical Counseling degree from the University of Massachusetts Global, and my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University East Bay. I became a therapist because I believe that everyone has a right to happiness, health, and tranquility in their lives. I want to aid my clients by guiding and supporting them in harnessing the strengths and resources they currently possess while helping them achieve the skills required to create lasting and meaningful change in their lives. Using an integrated model of change, I can apply the strengths of different theories to fit my client’s identified needs. I am an open-minded, pragmatic therapist that treats my clients as equals. I pride myself on my ability to build a strong rapport with clients by remaining nonjudgmental. I offer a warm, welcoming environment where clients can feel supported and embraced as they go through the process of transformation and growth. I have many years of experience working in the health field. In addition, I have done international community health outreach with families and children in the Dominican Republic and Peru. In my free time I enjoy hiking with my dog, exploring nature, traveling, and listening to music.
Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Christopher Ryskiewicz, APCC
My name is Chris, and I am an APCC currently in advanced clinical training at the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis (SFCP). I am committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges by developing deeper insight into emotional patterns, relationships, and inner experiences—work shaped by my graduate training at Northwestern University, where I earned my MA with distinction. My therapeutic approach is psychodynamic, with a focus on understanding how past experiences, unconscious patterns, and relational dynamics shape present-day distress. I work with a wide range of concerns, with a particular focus on trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, and existential questions around meaning, identity, and purpose. Therapy is a collaborative process that emphasizes curiosity, reflection, and emotional understanding, helping to bring awareness to long-standing patterns while creating space for new ways of relating to yourself and others. I believe meaningful change emerges through insight and relationship, and my role is to support that process in a thoughtful, attuned, and nonjudgmental environment.
Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Thomas Collins, APCC
Greetings, my name is Thomas Collins, and I am excited to be a part of the clinical team at La Concordia as a PCC. I recently graduated from Northwestern University with an M.A. in Counseling. Clinically, I enjoy using a systems perspective to treat patients with diverse backgrounds and complex conditions. I have a special interest in treating PTSD and co-occurring diagnoses. I strongly value developing a therapeutic relationship with my patients that is founded on empathic listening, positive regard, reflection, and collaboration. I hope to bolster positive outcomes in my patients by patients engaging in open communication throughout the treatment process and soliciting feedback to ensure I am providing the highest level of care. Additionally, I am a veteran who has proudly served in the United States Armed Services (Navy). My hobbies include traveling, volunteering, reading, and being a lifelong learner. Through extensive training, I have developed psychotherapy skills, including empathy, active listening, clarification, and reflection. I use those micro-skills to assist patients in achieving and maintaining a level of self-actualization in their lives. I believe there is a correlation between a therapeutic relationship and positive patient outcomes. Therefore, ongoingly I engage in open communication with patients throughout the treatment processes and solicit feedback regarding clinical services that are provided to patients. Comprehensively, those intervention strategies have worked wonderfully in clinical practice.
Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Jennifer Wolinetz, AMFT
Jennifer Wolinetz, AMFT, is an individual, couples, and family therapist who supports clients in developing healthy relationships with themselves and others to achieve higher levels of satisfaction. Having a background in health coaching, Jennifer’s approach to healing is holistic, informed by the roles of nutrition, physical movement, and stress on one’s mental health. She provides a judgment-free safe space with applicable therapeutic tools and techniques that include cognitive, behavioral, emotion-focused, and somatic interventions. Jennifer collaborates with patients to help them become the most authentic, joyful, and peaceful version of themselves. Part of that is building awareness around the connection between one’s past and current experiences and how they affect daily function. Through this exploration, and as humans are adaptive in nature, Jennifer holds space for patients to resolve their issues with their own natural resourcing. Jennifer earned her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy with a concentration in Professional Clinical Counseling from Touro University Worldwide. Currently, she is training for Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) certification. She earned her undergraduate degree in Economics and Theater at the University of California, San Diego and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach certificate through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, one of the most widely recognized, preeminent health coaching programs in the United States. Jennifer also earned her CFA designation from the CFA Institute and is a trained children’s yoga instructor through Karma Kids Yoga.
Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Patricia Lara, AMFT
¡Bienvenidos! My name is Patricia, and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at La Concordia. I currently work under the supervision of April Torres, LMFT. I completed my Master’s in Clinical Counseling at Saint Mary’s College specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy and Higher Education Student Affairs. I completed my undergraduate program at San José State University with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Child Development. I also have several years of experience working in the field of Early Childhood Education primarily with children from 18 months to 5 years old. I am passionate about working with individuals who come from diverse backgrounds. As a bilingual therapist, I aim to provide my clients with a unique individual experience where each of my clients feel safe, heard, and understood especially in their native language. I believe that every client has the power to overcome their struggles and with a helping hand can find direction and motivation to become a better version of themselves. My array of experience includes providing therapy to teenagers, children, students, adults, and couples in both English and Spanish. I am excited to work alongside my clients to help them accomplish their therapeutic goals to achieve personal growth and heal their emotional wounds as part of their overall emotional wellness journey.
Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Marielena Hernandez, AMFT
Hello and welcome to La Concordia! My name is Marielena Hernandez, I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I received my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide and my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Francisco State University with a Minor in Holistic Health. I welcome all clients and provide them with the same respect and level of treatment quality. I believe that clients deserve the right to mental health, to heal, and to obtain a balance between their mind and body. As a therapist, I want to provide my clients with a space that is free of judgment, while being welcoming, warm, supportive, and compassionate. I work collaboratively with clients to help them build upon their current strengths and resources to achieve their therapeutic goals. This will then help clients to develop skills that will benefit them as they progress through life. I have worked with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational/family problems. I have a large range of experience including providing therapy to adults, families, couples, teenagers, children, and the elderly population. I have been trained in and specialize in Trauma-Informed Care and trauma treatment approaches including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). In my free time, I enjoy being in nature, spending time with my dogs, family, & friends; baking, and listening to music. I look forward to working with you and guiding you through your journey to wellness.
Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Margaret Crowel, AMFT
My name is Margaret Crowel (but you can call me Meg). I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who works with families, couples, individuals and groups. I received my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Massachusetts Global and my Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Studies from UCLA. I come to the field of therapy from twenty years of a previous career that allowed me to work with people from all over the world and I use my previous experience in my career and my life to inform how I see clients, which is that all people deserve the space to challenge themselves with respect and that there is a benefit to objective counsel in many places in our lives and relationships. Although I use many modalities I often work within Narrative, CBT, and DBT and often incorporate art, music, and play therapy in my practice. I have facilitated groups at La Concordia including Pain(t) Me your Story and Healing through Percussion Rhythms as well as Somatic Healing and Sound Bath. I am an artist, musician, gardener, dog lover and nature enthusiast. I look forward to exploring with you!
Rest in Peace our Therapy Dog
Dr. Benji Fernandez
Bark, bark, bark from doggy heaven.