Daniel Davis
Consulting Supervisor
I create an environment where clients experience significance, empowerment, and acceptance. I collaborate with clients to identify solutions to their current crises. I enable clients to recognize their ability to consciously develop their unique potential. Since 1994, I have used EMDR to assist clients in resolving interpersonal problems related to trauma. Since 1996, I have done play therapy, art therapy and sandtray therapy with children. I’ve studied Jungian dream analysis since 1986. From 1995 to 2001, working with the publisher of the MBTI, I assisted psychiatrists, psychologists, and corporate trainers worldwide with career development and organizational development issues. I’ve facilitated team building and leadership development with religious organizations, educational institutions, and major corporations such as Wells Fargo Bank and Hewlett-Packard.
From 2007 to 2009, I served on the Board of Directors of the Guild for Psychological Studies. I have been serving on the Board of Directors for Four Springs Retreat Center since 2012. Since 2013, I have been a Consulting Supervisor with Peace It Together, a non-profit dedication to a peaceful community.
Deborah Hennessee
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 132600
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC 11458
Phone: (408) 689 8104 ext. 3
Deborah Hennessee is a Licensed MFT and Licensed PCC who completed her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University. She has also finished an M.A. in Experimental and Research Psychology from San Jose State University. Her thesis topic concerned life stress, problem-focused coping, and positive affect. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a minor in Communication Studies, from San Jose State University. Deborah is a lifetime member of several academic organizations and honors societies, including Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key, and Psi Chi – the International Honor Society in Psychology.
Deborah’s clinical areas of focus include life stress, life transitions, traumatic stress, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, problem-focused coping, positive reappraisals, positive affect, empowerment, and resilience. She is an integrationist, and applies evidence-based treatments using a trauma-informed, positive psychology-framed, and strengths-based approach. Deborah works with those experiencing life challenges in a manner that empowers them to increase their well-being and life satisfaction. She has over six years of experience serving as a crisis counselor in the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Department. Deborah is a member of both the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and the California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors. She is passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals, couples, families, and the community in which we live.
Daniell Bellow
MFT Trainee
Phone: (408) 689-8104 ext. 8
Daniell Bellow is a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) Trainee. She is currently earning her Masters in Counseling at Palo Alto University. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of California, Santa Cruz where she was part of a team that studied children’s cognitive and language development in the context of social interactions and focused on family conversations about science topics in museum settings. Daniell has a strong connection to counseling and is interested in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Daniell was born and raised in San Jose, California. Outside of work and school, she enjoys raising her two rambunctious toddlers, reading, and spending quality time with her family and friends. Her goal for therapy is to create a safe, comfortable place where individuals, couples, and families can get the mental support they need.
Yvonne O’Brien
Assistant to the Director, Clinical Trainee DevelopmentManager, MFT Supervisor
Phone: (408) 689 8104
Hello! I’m Yvonne O’Brien, a trauma informed psychotherapist based in Santa Cruz, CA. My experience includes providing grief support for bereaved adults and children in a hospice environment; psychiatric social worker/case manager for adults and geriatric populations with acute mental disorders in a county mental health setting; and, group facilitator and therapist for teens and their families facing issues due to domestic violence and teen dating violence with Peace It Together Counseling Agency.Currently, Yvonne has a private practice in Santa Cruz, Life In Motion Therapy, and is also providing group supervision for interns working with Peace It Together.
Shannon Imper
MFT Trainee
Phone: (408) 689 8104 ext 37
My name is Shannon Imper. I received my BA in Psychology and the University of Hawaii Manoa where I worked as a summer counselor for the Parks and Rec Department of Honolulu. I am currently enrolled at Northcentral University in their MFT program. I was born and raised in San Jose and I have a strong commitment to helping my community grow and thrive. I look forward to working with you.
Lisa Corsetti
MFT Trainee
Phone: (408) 689-8104 ext. 15
Lisa is a student at CIIS (California Institute of Integral Studies) earning her masters degree in Integral Counseling Psychology. She will be pursuing her MFT and LPCC licensing. Lisa has many years of experience in tech work in silicon valley but has long been interested in changing careers to psychotherapy. She also has over 20 years of experience as a volunteer counselor on the Santa Clara County Suicide and Crisis Service (SACS) hotline. Also, Lisa has been fully trained in the Hakomi method. Lisa’s undergraduate degree was in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University in Philadelphia (her hometown). Lisa is also a single mother whose daughter is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in psychology. Lisa has also been playing pool in a local league for a few years and is an accomplished private pilot.
Ciara Wilcox
MFT Supervisor
Phone: (408) 689-8104 ext.
Ciara is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has a private practice where she specializes in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, relationship, and esteem issues. She provides support and practical feedback to help effectively address the challenges one is facing in their life. With compassion and understanding, she works with her clients to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. Her theoretical orientation is eclectic, bringing in tools as needed from Cognitive Behavioral, Existential, Psychodynamic, and Solution Focused. Ciara also provides clinical supervision to MFT trainees, interns. Previously Ciara worked in a community mental health agency, and she provided support to families with children with developmental disabilities.
Sally Lawrence
MFT Supervisor
Phone: (408) 689-8104 ext.
Sally has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2001. She had a private practice for 10 years where she held a safe place for clients to explore family-of-origin issues, manage anxiety and depression, navigate life transitions, and build a strong foundation of self-trust and resiliency to navigate life’s ups and downs. At Asian American Recovery Services, she managed the Adult Services Department which provided holistic and culturally sensitive substance use treatment to adult clients as well as individuals and families receiving CalWorks benefits. At Santa Clara County’s Children and Family Community Services, she developed clinical standards, influenced policy change, implemented evidence-based treatment models, and collaborated on service delivery improvements for all levels of care for county and contract treatment programs. More recently, she has worked with multidisciplinary teams caring for Santa Clara County’s most vulnerable patients at county and community clinics. At each of these organizations, she has provided clinical supervision for over 15 years to trainees, interns, and licensed clinicians.
Erica Nelson
MFT Trainee
Phone: (408) 689-8104 ext.
Erica Nelson is currently a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) Trainee and is actively pursuing her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University. As a counselor who prioritizes connecting with people, Erica blends empathy, compassion, and maturity into her interactions with clients. By providing a safe and confidential space, she enables individuals to process their negative emotions and feelings in a supportive environment. Erica’s therapeutic approach incorporates Psychodynamic, CBT, Narrative, and ACT therapies, empowering individuals to gain a deeper understanding of their personal narratives and fostering their personal growth as they navigate positive changes. She has received comprehensive training in individual, family, and group therapies, ensuring her ability to address diverse therapeutic needs. In addition to her therapeutic expertise, Erica enjoys mindfulness practices through meditation, journaling, and mandala coloring as effective techniques that enhance the therapeutic process.
James Cervelli
MFT Trainee
Phone: (408) 689-8104 ext.
My name is James Cervelli and I am thrilled to be working at Peace-It-Together Counseling Agency as an MFT trainee. I am in my final year earning my Master’s degree at Touro University in psychology and on my journey to getting my license as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I got my bachelors degree at Bard College in upstate New York. My goal for
therapy is to create a safe environment for individuals, couples, and families to get the mental and emotional support they desire. My therapeutic approach is based on active listening, compassion, acceptance, validation, and collaboration. In my practice I draw from a variety of modalities that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Change Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I have been practicing meditation, yoga, and mindfulness for over 20 years and I am a 300 hour certified Yoga teacher. I live in the Santa Cruz mountains, and am the parent of two children. When I am not working, studying, or with my family, I enjoy music, fitness, trail running, listening to podcasts, nature walks, and my cat Kora.
Jessie Ott
MFT Supervisor
Phone: (408) 689-8104 ext.
Did you know that therapy can be fun!? Throughout my 7 years in the mental health field, I have offered a fun and relatable type of therapy for teens, young adults, and those who are young at heart. I love working with Autistic teens and adults, helping them navigate a world that doesn’t always fit them. Everyone deserves to be seen, understood, and cared about in this life.
Matthew Legaspi
MFT Trainee
Phone: (408) 689-8104 ext.
Hello! My name is Matthew Legaspi and I’m a current masters student in counseling at Palo Alto University. My path to pursuing psychotherapy has been anything but linear, earning my undergraduate degree in design from UC Davis. Since then, I’ve gained experience from diverse settings: in the airlines, as a yoga instructor, as an after school cooking teacher, and with that background I hope to use it well to hold space with empathy and an open mind. I look to support you all with your own uniquely rich and diverse experience, and lean on that to build up personal mental health toolboxes. I look forward to meeting you!
Dhavina Rondaris
MFT Trainee
Phone: (408) 689-8104 ext.
Dhavina is a driven Marriage and Family Therapist trainee pursuing her graduate studies at Palo Alto University. With a genuine passion for helping individuals, children, and families overcome challenges, she is committed to fostering harmony and understanding. Dhavina continues to develop her skills and expertise in the field of therapy and has joined the team at Peace -It-Together as an intern. Dhavina is enthusiastic and ready to apply her academic knowledge to real-world situations and make a positive impact on the lives of those she serves.