Meet Our Dedicated Therapists
Isabella Marez
(she/her)
Associate Clinical Social Worker
I am an Altadena native who identifies with those struggling in the margins for reasons of culture, trauma or loss. Our identities grow and change as we discover our true selves perhaps as LGBTQ+ people or twice gifted (creative and neurodiverse). 
Christa Hansen
(she/her)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Are you withdrawing, scrolling for hours, or turning down plans while sensing something needs to change? Therapy can help you understand your past, reconnect with yourself, and build healthier patterns so you can move forward with clarity and a future that feels authentically yours.
Bria Turner
(she/her)
Associate Clinical Social Worker
I believe that our histories influence many aspects of our relationships but we are not limited by where we came from or what we have endured. As an adopted biracial woman, wife and mother, I have learned that we all possess the capacity for growth, healing, and lasting change.
Anil Shah
(he/him)
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Tailoring the treatment to the uniqueness of each individual and couple is a commitment on my part to foster a transformative, trusting, and collaborative therapeutic relationship.
Kendra Valdez
(she/her)
Founder and Licensed Clinical Social Worker
As the founder of Attachment Based Therapy (Tx), I am honored to join you in your healing process. Your journey is deeply personal, and your story matters. I bring a culturally attuned perspective to my clinical practice—grounded in my own heritage as a descendant of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians and my extensive work with multi-ethnic, multilingual communities.
I believe that integrating culture and spirituality is not just an addition to therapy; it is a catalyst for change and a core aspect of your resilience. I provide a compassionate, identity-affirming space where your roots are honored and your healing is empowered.