Meet the team

Michelle Cortez, AMFT

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

  • Brings warmth, authenticity, and a trauma-informed lens to therapy

  • Passionate about:

    • Helping clients feel grounded, connected, and aligned with what matters most

  • Supports those navigating anxiety, relationship struggles, cultural identity, and trauma

  • Approach combines curiosity, collaboration, and practical tools; DBT, Gottman Method, narrative therapy, and more

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Jalyse sTEWART, AMFT

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

  • Specializes in:

    • Trauma-informed therapy for women healing from childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, and complex PTSD

    • EMDR, CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic practices

    • Solution-focused therapy and family systems work for individuals and couples

  • Committed to inclusive care for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clients

  • Creates an affirming space to process complex experiences, regain self-trust, and move forward

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Tina Masoudi, AMFT | APCC

  • Associate Marriage & Family Therapist & Associate Professional Clinical Counselor

  • Specializes in:

    • Trauma, anxiety, grief, and relational challenges

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, client-centered therapy, mindfulness, and psychodynamic modalities

    • Christian counseling for faith-based healing (optional)

  • Holds dual Master’s degrees in Forensic Psychology and Counseling Psychology (MFT & PCC emphases)

  • Offers integrative, trauma-informed therapy for individuals, couples, and families

  • Passionate about helping clients reconnect with resilience and achieve lasting change

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Christina mathieson, lMFT (FOUNDER)

  • Founder of My Mental Climb & Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

  • Dedicated to creating pathways for personal and relational growth

  • Specializes in:

    • Exploring new perspectives and possibilities for action, acceptance, and understanding

    • Human sexuality—safe, insightful space for sensitive topics

  • Empowers clients with compassionate guidance and fresh insights

Learn more about Christina

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