Karson Dreher, BA
Mitchell Hemerling, BA
Ezra Lim, MA
Benjamin Clark, BS
Richard Medina, BAMarriage & Family Therapist Trainee
Office: Santa Ana, Costa Mesa
714-558-9266 x237
Richard has a heart for people in pain and carries with him the hope of healing and restoration. With compassionate care as his mission, Richard cultivates safe spaces for people to be themselves and experience clarity, peace and wellness in their personal lives and relationships.
Richard is especially passionate about working with those who are experiencing family and relational struggles, marital issues, depression, anxiety, spiritual issues, and life transitions. As pain comes in a variety of forms, Richard values the uniqueness of each client’s story and works with them to take steps toward their goals in a collaborative process characterized by empathy and understanding.
Education:
• BA in University Scholars, Emphasis in Psychology, Baylor University
• MS in Marriage and Family Therapy, Fuller Theological Seminary (in progress)
Mike Brimmage, MAMarriage & Family Therapist Trainee
Office: Brea
714-558-9266 x236
Through many different roles throughout his career, Mike has provided pastoral care and support to children, adolescents, individual, couples, and families. He works with his clients to create a safe and welcoming space where people can be heard and understood in a way that leads to increased hope and healing.
Prior to pursuing his MA in Clinical Counseling: MFT at Azusa Pacific University, he served 12 years in pastoral ministry in two churches and as Director of Community and Church Relations at Biola University for the past 17 years. He is also a Spiritual Director at the Center for Spiritual Renewal at Biola University. Mike has also taught courses in theology and spiritual formation at Talbot School of Theology and Biola’s School of Education.
As an MFT Trainee, Mike offers support and works with clients in the areas of anxiety and depression, grief and loss, identity issues, couples counseling, family conflict, divorce recovery, spiritual issues, trauma and abuse.
Education:
• BA in Psychology, Biola University
• MA in Christian Education, Talbot School of Theology
• MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, Talbot School of Theology
• MA in Clinical Psychology, MFT, Azusa Pacific University (in progress)
Paul Larez, PhDRegistered Psychological Associate
License: PSB94025961
Office: Santa Ana, Costa Mesa
714-558-9266 x988
Dr. Larez believes in the power of relationships to heal, and genuinely embraces your unique story. He is passionate about helping you discover what is most important in your life, and together identifying the places where you feel stuck. Dr. Larez creates a compassionate connection filled with hope, humor, and heart, moving you towards being fully present in all areas of your life. For those dealing with more sensitive or traumatic experiences, Dr. Larez empowers you in the treatment process by creating an environment built on trust and safety to help heal deep wounds over time.
Dr. Larez provides therapy and psychological testing for individuals, couples, and families of diverse backgrounds and ages. He treats a wide range of concerns including depression and anxiety, phase of life/adjustment problems, spiritual concerns, identity issues, family conflict, and relationship concerns. He has additional training in trauma and addiction recovery and specializes in treating individuals struggling with complications from childhood abuse and/or recent traumas, compulsive sexual behaviors, and substance-related disorders.
Education:
• PhD in Clinical Psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University
• MA in Clinical Psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University
• MA in Counseling Psychology from Pepperdine University
• BA in History and Philosophy from University of Southern California
Barnaby Lin, PsyDLicensed Psychologist
License: PSY32951
Offices: South Bay, Santa Ana
714-558-9266 x224
Knowing how life can bring a variety of circumstances, Barnaby hopes to walk with people through its challenges so that they can undergo healing and growth. He hopes that through a safe and nurturing environment, individuals can gain deeper self-awareness to experience more fulfillment in their life.
Barnaby earned his doctoral and master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University (an APA accredited program). He has worked in various settings including residential treatment, partial hospitalization, community mental health, and school districts, with an emphasis in working with youth and families. He has experience in working with individuals who face trauma, depression, anxiety, and family conflict, providing tools to cope as well as space to process and explore these issues.
Education:
• PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University
• MA in Clinical Psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
License: LMFT102287
Offices: Santa Ana, Los Alamitos, Costa Mesa
714-558-9266 x282
Paul is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who moved back to Orange County from Portland, Oregon, where he received his Master’s of Arts in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling from George Fox University. Paul is married with three kids, and has volunteered for years in high school, college, and young marrieds groups, as well as in worship bands. Paul enjoys working with couples, families, and individuals struggling in the different places that come up in life - including family conflicts, relationship struggles, and many different personal issues. Paul has always had a soft spot for adolescent young men and their families. His hopes are to assist people in finding healing, understanding, grace, and hope, and through that finding peace.
Education:
MA in Marriage, Couples, & Family Therapy from George Fox University
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
License: LMFT23796
Office: Santa Ana
714-558-9266 x979
Jim is the founder and CEO of CIFT. He has served as an Army Chaplain for 20 years, a pastor for 9 years and has been the founder and director of CIFT for more than 20 years. He currently continues to provide oversight to CIFT, carries a limited case load, is part of the leadership team for a church plant and serves on the Board for Overseas Missionary Fellowship International.