Meet the Owners
Christina Zandi, M.A., LMFT
Christina Zandi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been in private practice since 2010 and working in the mental health field since 2005. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from Biola University and her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology with a Child and Family emphasis from Chapman University. She sees individuals, couples, families and adolescents in her practice. Her specialties include treating eating disorders from a body positive perspective, depression, anxiety, personal growth and identity, codependency issues, relationship issues and trauma. In addition to private practice, Christina provides clinical supervision and training to Associate and Trainee MFT’s as well as serves as the Membership Chair on the Orange County Chapter of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP). She has worked in all levels of care in eating disorder recovery as well as substance abuse recovery. She has experience providing mental health services and program management within the education system and Department of Mental Health agencies working with a wide range of emotional disturbances. She is an insight oriented therapist who draws from psychodynamic, humanistic and attachment frameworks to help clients dig deep into themselves and their history to find the answers they need to live a more authentic, fulfilling life.
Ali Zandi PsyD, LMFT
Ali is a dual Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Marriage & Family Therapist. Ali provides psychological testing and evaluations. He specializes in the assessment of child and adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), adult Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disorders, and general psychological evaluations.
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Ali earned his Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University. He also earned a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Chapman University. Ali has nearly two decades of experience providing counseling and assessment services. In addition to clinical work, Ali has held leadership and administrative roles in behavioral health agencies. Additionally, Ali has provided numerous trainings and talks on behavioral health-related topics.
Vanessa Patterson, M.A., LMFT
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Vanessa Patterson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 years of experience. She is committed to offering Biblically based Christian counseling to individuals, couples, and families. Her approach is rooted in the belief that integrating faith with proven therapeutic methods can bring profound healing and growth.
Drawing upon Biblical principles, Attachment Theory, and CBT, she specializes in guiding individuals toward a deeper relationship with the Lord in order to help navigate life's challenges and foster spiritual well-being. Prayer is an integral part of her practice, and she offers a supportive space for clients to connect with God's presence and experience the healing power found in the name of Jesus Christ.
Vanessa is Nationally Certified in CBT. Her areas of expertise include parenting support, strengthening couple relationships, and helping families navigate difficulties. She also works with individuals facing a wide array of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, women's issues, grief and loss, postpartum anxiety and depression, and ADHD.
She is honored to work with clients across all stages of life, from children and adolescents to adults, couples, and the elderly. Her aim is to create a warm, encouraging, and professional environment where you feel safe to explore your experiences, deepen your faith, and discover the transformative power of God's love in your life. She looks forward to the opportunity to partner with you on your journey toward healing, wholeness, and a stronger connection with the Lord.
Meet Our Team!
Morgan Sheldon, MS, EMDR, LMFT
Morgan Sheldon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in treatment and recovery settings for over fifteen years at all levels of care. She obtained her Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling with emphases in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling from California State University, Fullerton, and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Social Behavior with an emphasis in psycholinguistics from the University of California, Irvine. She is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and is able to offer this service both virtually and in-person.
Morgan has a particular passion for serving those whose stories are overlooked--those in Fat, racially oppressed, disabled, and neurodivergent, bodies and brains seeking safety in the same bodies that hold their traumas. She approaches therapy from a feminist and person-centered foundation and integrates tools from narrative and Gestalt therapy, EMDR and mindfulness, and DBT, CBT, and ACT. In the room, she often uses humor, storytelling/fandom, metaphor, and somatic experiencing to deepen insights and loves to integrate the special interests of her clients as well!
Allison Zeen, MA, AMFT
Allison Zeen is an associate marriage and family therapist specializing in anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders. She works with adult individuals and couples, providing compassionate and effective therapy. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from The American University of Paris and a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University, Allison is well-equipped to support her clients. She integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), to help her clients overcome challenges and achieve their therapeutic goals. Her client-centered approach ensures that each individual's unique needs and circumstances are addressed with empathy and understanding. Originally from France and Venezuela, Allison brings a multicultural perspective to her work, allowing her to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds. Fluent in Spanish, French, and English, she offers therapy in all three languages, making her services accessible to a wide range of clients. Allison is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their issues and work towards lasting change.
