Meet the team

Michelle Cortez, AMFT

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Michelle brings warmth, authenticity, and a trauma-informed lens to her work. She is passionate about helping clients feel grounded, connected, and aligned with what matters most, and supports individuals navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, cultural identity, and trauma. Her approach is curious, collaborative, and practical, drawing from modalities such as DBT, the Gottman Method, narrative therapy, and more.

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Tina Masoudi, AMFT APCC associate marriage and family therapist

Jalyse sTEWART, AMFT

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Jalyse specializes in trauma-informed therapy for women healing from childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, and complex PTSD, and integrates EMDR, CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic practices into her work. She also incorporates solution-focused therapy and family systems approaches to support both individuals and couples. Deeply committed to inclusive, affirming care, she works closely with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clients to create a space where complex experiences can be processed safely, self-trust can be rebuilt, and meaningful forward movement is possible.

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Tina Masoudi, AMFT | APCC

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist & Associate Professional Clinical Counselor

Tina specializes in supporting individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, and relational challenges. She offers integrative, trauma-informed therapy that draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, client-centered approaches, mindfulness, and psychodynamic modalities, with optional Christian counseling for those who wish to incorporate faith into their healing. Holding dual Master’s degrees in Forensic Psychology and Counseling Psychology (MFT & PCC emphases), she is passionate about helping clients reconnect with resilience, gain insight, and achieve lasting, meaningful change.

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Christina mathieson, lMFT (FOUNDER)

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Founder of My Mental Climb & Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Christina is dedicated to creating pathways for personal and relational growth, helping clients explore new perspectives and possibilities for action, acceptance, and understanding. She specializes in human sexuality and sex therapy, providing a safe and insightful space for sensitive topics, and supports clients navigating ADHD and related challenges. With compassionate guidance and fresh insights, she empowers individuals and couples to build connection, confidence, and meaningful change.

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