Counseling Center: Staff

Rick Church, MA, LPCC, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPCC) with 13 years of experience in the fields of mental health and substance abuse counseling. His MA in Clinical Psychology is from Wheaton College Graduate School of Clinical Psychology. He specializes in the treatment of substance abuse, anger management, stress/ anxiety and marriage counseling. Rick is the Clinical Supervisor for LAFC staff.

Gretchen Selby, MSW, LISW, had three years of experience as a Licensed Masters Level Social Worker and qualified for her independent license in Spring 2007. Gretchen specializes in the treatment of young children and adolescents addressing grief and trauma, children of divorce, adjustment and life skills issues.

Marilyn Morgan, MA, LPCC joined LAFC staff in January 2009. She is experienced in both mental health and substance abuse therapy. Marilyn is also providing case management support.

Beth Reich, MD

Jason Byrd, BA is the probation and teen court case manager. He works with adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system.

Valarie Juerling, M.A., L.M.F.T. has worked in the mental health field since 1991, and has been an independently licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1998. She specializes in counseling families, couples, children, and adolescents. Her experience includes working with foreigner from at least seven different countries. She has trained with the International Sandplay Society for more than 15 years and does Sandplay Therapy.

Cathy Lippert , BA, is the Community Support Worker for clients needing support in employment, housing, etc.

La Verne Rodriguez,

Kathleen Veenstra, MA, LPCC, works with children, adults, families, and couples. She has extensive experience in private practice adn as an elementary school counselor. She joined LAFC in June 2008 after retiring from Barranca Mesa High School. Her Practice includes but is not limited to children. She is particularly knowledgeable about school issues.