L. Michelle Gustafson, LMFT
MFC # 49983
Many people decide to seek therapeutic services for a variety of reasons. Whatever your personal reasons might be, I am happy that you have started the process in looking for a therapist.
Linda Helsper, MSW, LCSW
MSW# 131656
Life can be fraught with difficulties and suffering. When those times become overwhelming speaking with a professional therapist can be helpful. It is my aim to create a safe place where people can discuss their concerns with someone who is objective and nonjudgmental.
My work is client centered. I focus on client strengths and their ability to arrive at their own solutions. I like to partner with clients to see what they would like to change in their lives and ways to do that with evidence based interventions. My aim is to restore hope to clients and to promote new skills that improve their ability to cope with life’s challenges.
I lived in Minnesota until I graduated, with a Bachelor degree in Psychology, from the University of Minnesota in 1977. I moved to California that same year. I entered the mental health field as a crisis counselor in 1983. I received a Master degree in Social Work in 1998 from California State University, San Bernardino and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in 2005.
Over the years I have worked in mental health clinics and social service agencies to resolve the social, emotional and behavior challenges that men, women, children, adolescents and families face.
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MFC #40585
Life is full of challenges, sometimes, occasionally, sometimes daily. I believe all of us have within us the skills and the capacity to meet the challenges head on and process through them to gain understanding and insight about ourselves and others. I also believe in my gifts and abilities to assist and walk alongside as others process offering comfort, guidance and support.
I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 25 years. After my graduation from Loma Linda University, I have had numerous employment opportunities to assist in my own growth as a person and therapist. Some of these include the County of San Bernardino, Childhelp and various non- profit outpatient mental health clinics. I have been a professor at University of Phoenix for ten years teaching in the Master’s program for future therapists and the Bachelor’s program for social services. In recent years, I have been the Clinic Supervisor for a non-profit mental health facility providing mental health services for children and their families. I also mentor beginning therapists to assist them in providing the highest quality of services to clients as they gain hours for licensure. I have certificates in many of the various modalities of therapy as well as EMDR, play therapy and Trauma Focused therapies.
I am a client centered therapist, calling myself a client advocate. I work with my clients by identifying their strengths and helping them see solutions to their issues. I also help them engage in problem solving activities as well as help them recognize they are not alone in their struggles.
One main thing I say when asked about my values is………this is not my job, this is my calling.
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Courtney Remery, M.A, AMFT
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to supporting
individuals, couples, and families through life’s transitions and challenges. I
hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University,
where I developed a strong foundation in evidence-based therapeutic
approaches, cultural competence, and ethical clinical practice. I have
counseling experience in the areas of mental health as well as faith
integration, anxiety, grief, marital and premarital issues, self-esteem/identity,
peer relationships, trauma & PTSD.
With a supportive, client-centered approach, I strive to help clients build
healthier relationships, enhance emotional well-being, and foster deeper self-
awareness. I am committed to creating a safe, inclusive space where clients
feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful change.
Amber Patterson, MA, AMFT
I am a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling and bring specialized, trauma-informed care to every session.
Life can feel overwhelming when you are managing anxiety, carrying the weight of past trauma, or navigating the heavy fog of depression and grief. Whether you are struggling to move forward after a major loss or trying to support your child through a difficult phase, you do not have to figure it out alone.
I work with clients of all ages—children, teens, and adults—to work through PTSD, break the cycle of anxiety, and find relief from depression. For adults and teens, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help reframe unhelpful thoughts and process painful losses. For younger children, I utilize Play Therapy, allowing them to express complex feelings of grief and fear in their own natural language of play.
