Newport Beach, California

Alexandra Thrash
ACSW

Therapist

License #: 119239

Alex completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Arizona, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Communications.

Vader Fuentes

Therapeutic Support

Hello there, my name is Vader!

Tiffany Fuentes
LPCC

Therapist

License #: 17784

Tiffany is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who specializes in anxiety, feelings of self-doubt, depression and Geek Therapy.

Bernard Rice
PMHNP-BC, RN

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

License #: NPI 1790405512

Bernard began his career with a degree in Human Biology from Michigan State University before advancing to become a Registered Nurse and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, with credentials earned from Azusa Pacific University.

Ginger Thirtle

Therapeutic Support

Hola! My name is Ginger. I was a rescue from Mexico city, and I am fluent in both Spanish and English.

Bailey Pulido-Carrillo

Therapeutic Support

Hello! My name is Bailey. I was born in Missouri but raised here in Orange County.

Alyson Lyn Pena
LPCC

Executive Director

License #: LPCC4250

Alyson Pena, LPCC joined Embark in 2022 as Clinical Director at the Newport Beach Clinic.

Kathaleena "Kathy" Aleta Thirtle
LMFT, ATR-BC

Assistant Clinic Director

License #: LMFT 133281, ATR-BC 21-402

Kathaleena (Kathy) Thirtle, LMFT AT gained practical and administrative experience working with different community agencies across LA and Orange County, with a focus on youth, trauma, and serving the underserved.

Michael Thomas Gapski
LMFT

Enrollment Director

License #: LMFT129467

Michael is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who comes to Embark after moving from Los Angeles to Orange County.

Sophia C. Gomez
BS Business General Management

Office Manager

Sophia received her Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in General Management from the University of California, Riverside.

Lizbeth (Liz) Pulido
BA Clinical Psychology, MFTT

Clinical Support Specialist/Discharge Coordinator

Lizbeth Pulido (Liz) received her Bachelor’s of Arts in Clinical Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice.

Ruben Ruiz Rodriguez
LCSW

Lead Therapist

License #: LCSW99037

Ruben Rodriguez joins Embark after working with Star View Community Services and The Guidance Center in Los Angeles County, working with children, adolescents, and adults.

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