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Board of Directors |
President Jennifer Calderon, LMFT 818.639.2213
Jennifer brings over 26 years of experience in nonprofit community mental health organizations and has maintained a private practice in Agoura Hills since 2016. She is currently licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Arizona, and is also licensed as a Professional Clinical Counselor in California. In addition to her service on the SFV-CAMFT Board, Jennifer has supported the state-level CAMFT organization through committee involvement for the past nine years and currently serves as Chair of the CAMFT Certified Supervisor Program Committee. Outside of her professional commitments, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family and engaging in self-care activities, including gardening, photography, travel, and attending live music events. 
Daniel is a first generation American and a San Fernando Valley native. He joined the U.S. Army at the age of 17 and served in the army for 10 years. Daniel decided to continue to be of service by providing clinical counseling services to teenage boys at a school setting and veterans at multiple locations during his practicum. He then continued on to work with men experiencing anger, depression, trauma, and transitional stressors in a community mental health facility. Lastly, Daniel has been supporting individuals, couples and families in a private practice setting. Daniel received a bachelor's degree from SIU and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. Daniel is certified in CBT by ACBT and utilizes mindful and Somatic interventions while conceptualizing clients through a family systems lens. Daniel provides psychotherapy to teenagers, men and veterans experiencing male issues, relational problems, trauma and depression. Women are also supported by having reparative experiences with a male therapist to overcome anxiety, depression, and trauma. The goal of therapy with me is to instill in you confidence, responsibility, autonomy, and empowerment to assist you in improving your quality of life and confronting the challenges life throws at you. Individual, couples and family therapy is provided through in-person or telehealth sessions in Encino, CA & Sherman Oaks CA.
President Elect Akane Takijiri, LMFT 818.447.9393
Akane joined SFV-CAMFT in 2022 and became involved in Diversity Committee. She officially became member at large in board in September 2023. She is excited to serve the chapter as a VP of Membership starting in 2024 and continue to be active in Diversity Committee. Akane enjoys connecting with other therapists and growing with them. Akane was licensed in January 2023 and she realized how important it was to lean into support network while she was studying for the clinical exam. She is eager to recruit more members to the chapter as a VP of Membership and create welcoming environment for the members. Akane is in private practice is in Valley Village and Beverly Hills. She offers in-person therapy and telehealth. She was supervised by a psychoanalyst for five years prior to becoming licensed and she is a psychodynamic therapist today. Akane is bilingual in Japanese and she is passionate about serving immigrants and BIPOC communities. She is also passionate about providing neurodiversity affirming care. Akane is neurodivergent herself and she is a proud parent of a neurodivergent child. She is active and involved in neurodivergent community. On her days off, Akane loves to take her son and his buddies to community outings and have some alone time in warm bubble bath.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Francesco Onorati, AMFT 818.732.9390
VP of Programs Shawn LaRe' Brinkley, LMFT 818.285.8037 Shawn LaRe' is the Executive Clinical Director of a private group practice in Encino, CA as well as the founder and Director of a non-profit organization also offering therapeutic and other wellness services. Shawn LaRé  is a multi-passionate therapist who enjoys teaching and mentoring new therapists. She employs and supervises Associate Marriage Family Therapists. Associate Professional Clinical Counselors, and Associate Clinical Social Workers as well as she is contracted with University of Massachusetts Global as a field training partner. In this role, Shawn LaRé works with first and second-year students of clinical social work as their practicum site supervisor.
Shawn LaRe’ says her clinical experience and advanced training has allowed her to share, through speaking, training, and presentation, what she has learned with professional audiences throughout California as well as globally. She further indicates, “at “Living Loved” we pride ourselves in delivering client-centered therapeutic services and continuing to enhance our knowledge, keeping up with the latest developments in the psychological field. A non-traditional practice, Shawn LaRe’ and her team use art, music, mindfulness, energy healing, and live by a code of practicing cultural humility in the work. In 2022, Shawn LaRe’ was able to travel to Trinidad and Tobago to deliver her first TEDx Talk, entitled, “When the Fairytale Fades.” Her visual podcast, “B.O.S.S. TALK: Bold One-of-a-Kind Sensational Superstars airs on Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube, Wednesdays at 6:00 pm PST.
VP of Membership Anaymee Cifuentes, LMFT
VP of Marketing & Communication Stephanie Gonzalez, AMFT
Stephanie is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and has a Masters in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) from Pepperdine University, has been a valued member of our chapter since 2021. Beginning as the pre-licensed representative, Stephanie now serves as the Secretary, showcasing leadership and dedication within the organization. Specializing in working with interracial couples, Stephanie brings a nuanced and sensitive approach to help navigate challenges related to blending families and cultures. Simultaneously, they focus on working with individuals seeking vitality in their life, employing therapeutic techniques ranging from behavioral models to attachment-based approaches such as ACT, EFT, IFS, and Gottman Method. In addition to their clinical practice, Stephanie serves as an Adjunct Faculty Member at Pepperdine University, GSEP, and the University of La Verne in their Clinical Psychology programs. This dual role underscores Stephanie’s commitment to providing impactful therapy to clients and contributing to the education and development of future mental health professionals. With a comprehensive background in psychology and a mission to empower the next generation of therapists, Stephanie continues to make meaningful strides in the field.
Secretary Raker Wilson, AMFT
Pre-Licensed Rep(s) Hannah Bacos, AMFT 818.497.1842 John Garrison, AMFT 805.300.8107
Member at Large (Sponsorship Chair) Shari Manculich, LMFT 818.694.3936
Shari holds a B.S. in Business, Marketing, from California State University, Northridge, and an M.S. in Counseling, Marriage and Family Child Therapy, from the University of Phoenix. Shari has a business background in Consumer Packaged Goods where she previously worked for a large Fortune 500 Corporation. Shari is a School Based Therapist previously with the William S. Hart Union High School District working with K — 6 Special Education and General Education students. Additionally, Shari has a private practice with Association of Behavioral Health Specialists where she works with Kaiser mental health referrals. Shari also works as a Staff Clinician and Supervisor at Early Life Child Psychology and Education Center. Shari's modalities are primarily Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy. In her spare time, Shari enjoys running, hiking, Zumba dance fitness, and has recently started practicing Yoga and fascia rolling. Shari has also joined Educational Staffing Services (ESS) as a substitute teacher. Shari resides with her husband Mark, their Golden Doodle Zuko and their domestic, short-haired tabby cat, Shiloh.
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Jennifer joined SFV-CAMFT in 2022 and began serving the chapter as Vice President of Programs from 2023 to 2025. She holds a Bachelor
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San Fernando Valley Chapter — California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (SFV-CAMFT)