Nicole is a nationally certified Licensed Professional Counselor, who is licensed to practice counseling in several states including Arizona, Alabama, Florida, Idaho, and Mississippi. She holds a master’s degree in Professional Counseling and has been working within the field of mental health in a variety of different capacities for over 12 years. Her work experience comprises inpatient treatment settings utilizing intensive family therapy and experiential modalities, in-home therapy services around parenting and child psychology, community-based services in underprivileged areas, and development and implementation of programming and interventions to promote social-emotional skills in educational settings and detention centers. She has been working solely in private practice for several years now focusing her time on relationships, communication, boundaries, self-regulation, trauma, neurobiology, and identity exploration. Nicole is a proponent of existential and cognitive behavioral therapy methodologies, and she also enjoys tailoring an individualized approach for each client she has the honor to work with. We all need guidance and support from time to time to process the myriad of struggles that life throws our way. Whether you are building a family or supporting the journey of another family, Nicole is here to help along the way.

Nicole is licensed in: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Mississippi, Alaska, and Colorado

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Natalie has worked in a variety of clinical settings including inpatient crisis, adult foster care, schools, and in family homes within the community. She understands that there is immense complexity in each person and family's experience. Natalie's own family is the center of her life - she brings a passion for working with clients who are expanding their family or helping others to be able to do so.

She received her BA in Psychology and her MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Bethel University. Natalie is licensed in the state of Minnesota (LMFT3782) and South Dakota (LMFT11538) and is an active member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as the Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy

Natalie is interested in third-party reproduction because of the beautiful stories of human resilience, creativity, and altruism that are unique to individuals on that journey. She believes it takes courage for parents experiencing barriers to fertility to move forward with their dream to have a child, and admires the generosity of sperm/egg donors and surrogates to assist these families in realizing their dream.

Natalie is licensed in: Minnesota and South Dakota

Ben has worked in the mental health field for over 15 years in areas of practice ranging from dual diagnosis inpatient treatment to youth and families. He found a passion for family building and has worked extensively with both foster and adoptive families in addition to families utilizing assisted reproduction. His clinical work is informed by a social-justice framework that aims to honor and support individuals around their unique experiences. His therapeutic approach is grounded in humanism with strong postmodern influences. Ben is also an instructor at San Francisco State University in the College of Health and Social Sciences and in the Counseling department.

Ben is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT116483), Colorado (MFT0001981), and as a Florida Telehealth provider (TPMF332). He is also able to provide counseling services in Hebrew.

Ben is licensed in: California, Colorado, and Florida

Dr. Yesenia C. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Texas, New Mexico, and Alabama, along with being PSYPACT credentialed to practice in an additional 27 states. She received her Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Forensic Psychology from Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California.

Dr. C has several years of experience of providing individual and group therapy, as well as conducting psychological evaluations across all age groups in community counseling centers, school districts, private practices, a forensic state hospital, an acute psychiatric facility, and federal prisons. Dr. C has conducted numerous psychological evaluations, to include pre-employment screenings to law enforcement and other public safety-sensitive organizations, competency, bariatric surgery, spinal cord stimulator surgery, Veteran disability exams, independent medical exams, and cognitive and intellectual functioning evaluations.

Dr. C is excited and eager to support individuals, who are helping others grow their family, as well as parents or prospective parents who want to expand their own family.

Dr. C is licensed in: Alabama, Texas, New Mexico, and All PSYPACT States

Angela Coulter Diaz received her MSW from the University of Southern California, and is currently a licensed clinical social worker in the state of California. Initially drawn to social work with a desire to support people coping with grief and loss, she spent 15+ years working in medical social work for various respected organizations within Los Angeles, including Providence Health, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and UCLA Health.

Through the course of her work, she eventually saw the valuable role mental health clinicians play in all aspects of fertility and family planning and decided to become more involved. She joined the Bryman Counseling Associates team, and is currently a member of American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Beyond her clinical work, she enjoys visiting local parks, watching sports, and spending time with her family (not necessarily in that order).

Angela is licensed in: California

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Patti worked in the criminal justice system for 33 years before retiring in 2014. She was a parole/probation officer, program administrator, and retired as a supervisor within a U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services agency. Upon retiring, Patti decided she wanted to continue to help people but from a different perspective, which led her to return to school for her counseling degree. Patti is compassionate and has a caring spirit for others as they work through life’s transitions. Upon relocating to Iowa, she began working with children and adults. Patti seeks to help stop generational dysfunctions, giving individuals and families the hope of attaining a better future for themselves and their children. She is excited to be working with those who desire to create a family for themselves or for others. Helping people fulfill their heart’s longing with adding children to their lives or someone else’s life is rewarding.

Patti is licensed in: Iowa

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Sophia is a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. She is also a full-time counselor and part-time lecturer at Pepperdine University. She received her postgraduate training at the Beck Institute of Cognitive Behavior Therapy – the pioneer of Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Sophia specializes in solution-focused and evidence-based treatment to help you improve your life in the most efficient way. She is also able to provide therapeutic services in Mandarin.

Sophia works with clients regarding a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, substance use, life transitions, relationship/marital problems, and more. She understands her clients through their own life and cultural experiences; thus, she customizes her treatment approach individually. Sophia wants to help her clients achieve what they truly want in life, whether that be having a family or helping others start a family. And she wants to be the support they need through their journey.

Sophia is licensed in: California

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Lauren is a Licensed Clinical Master Level Social Worker (#LCSW52617), with a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Studies and Child Development from the University of Arizona. She graduated in 2001 and returned to her home state of Texas, where she received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. Lauren has a passion for working with young children and families and enjoys watching the growth of her clients. She has been performing adoption studies since 2008, custody evaluations and counseling services since 2014, and has worked closely with a few nonprofit organizations to provide support to first responder families, as she has been married to a police officer since 2010.

Lauren started her journey working in third party reproduction in 2018. She had already been counseling individuals going through infertility and completing social studies for adoption. From a young age in her career, she has aspired to bring families together any way she can. Third party reproduction has become another avenue to continue in this goal.

Lauren is licensed in: Texas, New Mexico, Indiana, and Louisiana

Dr. Jacqueline H. earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Family Psychology and Consulting from Azusa Pacific University in California. She completed her psychology residency at UT Health San Antonio and her postdoctoral fellowship at Clarity Child Guidance Center.

Dr. H is bilingual in English and Spanish and provides various treatment modalities, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy with children and adults. She conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and adults related to various concerns, such as ADHD, Autism, and others, that include cognitive and personality functioning. She also conducts pre-surgical evaluations and independent medical examinations with adults.

Dr. Herrera uses an integrative approach to treatment, conceptualizing from a family systems and psychodynamic perspective. Dr. H recognizes the various challenges and decisions families confront, which can begin with growing their family. She is honored to be a part of this journey with you.

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Jacqueline is licensed in: Texas, Florida, New Mexico, and All PSYPACT States

Cynthia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licenced Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas. She received her Masters of Social Work from the University of Houston. Her clinical career started with an interest towards ethically supporting people through the varied complexities of mental health existing within our complex social and societal landscapes. She works with purpose to utilize her clinical expertise to support human flourishing and wellbeing through evidenced-based practices. She has spent the last 9 years working at family centered agencies with most of her career supporting victims of crime.

Cynthia is excited to support individuals and families who play vital roles in the assisted reproduction journey and hopeful intended parents. Beyond her clinical work, she enjoys cultivating a cut flower garden, spending time with family and a good true crime podcast. She is also able to provide services in Spanish.

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Cynthia is licensed in: Texas

Samantha is a nationally certified counselor with a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Hawaii, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of a Montana and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wyoming. Samantha also holds her certifications as a Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH) as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). She has over a decade of experience working in a variety of fields, including trauma, early childhood development, child and adolescent crisis, intensive-in-home family therapy, and private practice working with children, adolescents, families and couples.

Samantha is excited to support those who are on the journey to become parents, and those who are willing to help make someone’s dream of becoming a parent, a reality. Samantha shares a deep understanding of the emotional roller coaster some are forced to ride when it comes to creating a family.

Samantha is licensed in: Hawaii, Montana, and Wyoming

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Kimberly has been in the mental health field for over a decade, and has worked in a variety of settings, such as community mental health, school-based services, hospital in the crisis and emergency departments, and hospice. During her career she has worked with all ages and populations. As a military spouse, she has had the privilege to live across the country in several states as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Kimberly obtained her Bachelor in Social Work from Indiana State University, and her Master’s in Counseling from Butler University.

Kimberly had undergone several different fertility treatments in a span of a decade, and had her own miracle IVF baby in 2021. Kimberly is eager to support those helping others create their own families through third-party reproductive services; and support future parents through their own odyssey within the world of infertility. Kimberly feels truly blessed to be part of this work, and looks forward to assisting other families bring home their own miracle children.

Kimberly is an active member in the Wyoming Counseling Association, American Counseling Association, and American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

Kimberly is licensed in: Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Texas, and Wyoming

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Dr. Bess L. is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in third-party reproduction. She is committed to helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of assisted reproductive technologies.

She holds a doctoral degree from Azusa Pacific University and completed her predoctoral internship at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Dr. L has received advanced neuropsychological assessment training at UCLA, equipping her with the expertise to navigate the emotional complexities and ethical considerations in third-party reproduction.

With a compassionate and client-centered approach, she provides invaluable support to individuals and couples seeking informed decisions and emotional well-being on their family-building journey. Dr. L is dedicated to helping her clients achieve their dreams of parenthood through expert guidance and personalized care.

Dr. L is licensed in: Tennessee and All PSYPACT States

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Samantha is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#LMFT125389) who received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University, Northridge and her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute.

Prior to joining Bryman Counseling Associates, Samantha worked in school-based programs, residential/outpatient treatment facilities, and in private practice where she gained extensive training on working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families treating co-occurring disorders. Through her experience, she has developed therapeutic expertise with individuals who suffer from addiction, depression, and anxiety using a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) informed approach, with an overarching focus in Mindfulness.

Samantha is also a mother of two and she is passionate about fostering positive environments in which families can thrive. With Samantha’s strong understanding of family dynamics and healthy cognitive development and functioning in individuals, Samantha is confident in her ability to help support families in their assisted reproduction journey.

Samantha is licensed in: California

Christine has over 12 years of experience in mental health. She spent many years providing community based mental health services to children, adolescents, and families. Christine has spent the last several years as a clinical social worker in a hospital setting providing therapeutic treatment, supporting research, and developing and implementing assessment processes. Her special interests include maternal mental health, various anxiety disorders, and trauma. She uses evidence-based practices and believes in being flexible in order to meet her clients where they are. Additionally, she is passionate about mentoring and teaching young professionals.

She received her bachelor’s degree in social welfare and sociology from the University of California, Berkeley and her master’s degree in social welfare from the University of California, Los Angeles. Christine is licensed in the state of California and a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and SEEDS.

Christine is thrilled and honored to support those wishing to have a family and those willing to help others in this journey.

Christine is licensed in: California

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Debbie brings with her thirty years of experience working with diverse populations as a social worker and a clinician. Debbie has worked in child and adult psychiatry, school-based education and counseling programs, and on crisis response teams for victims of sexual violence and child abuse. She is passionate about utilizing her clinical skills and enthusiasm to support those who are working towards growing families.

Debbie is licensed in California and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a B.A. in Psychology. She received her Masters in Social Work from the University of California, Los Angeles. She is an active member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, ASRM Mental Health Professional Group, American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, National Association of Social Workers, and SEEDS. #LCSW23978

Debbie is licensed in: California

Stephanie has over 20 years of experience supporting families in a variety of settings. Stephanie is passionate about working with families on their journey to becoming parents and navigating parenthood itself, no matter what that looks like. She recognizes that the journey to parenthood is unique to each person and that there are countless ways of creating a family that are all equally valid and loving. The generosity of those that are helping families along this path is admirable and courageous.

Stephanie has been working as a clinician in Vermont since 1998 and has experience in domestic and international adoption and supporting families around pregnancy related loss and infertility. She has specialized in perinatal mental health, difficult pregnancies, postpartum planning, and processing birth stories. Stephanie earned her Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Vermont in 2000 and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2002. (#LICSW 089.0001014)

Stephanie is excited to be part of Bryman Counseling Associates and to be working in the field of Third Party Reproduction. She considers it an honor and privilege to share in this journey with both Intended Parents as well as those that are helping to make those dreams come true.

Stephanie lives in Vermont with her husband and two children. Stephanie and her family enjoy being active outdoors. Their favorite activities include skiing, biking and traveling.

Stephanie is licensed in: Connecticut, Vermont, North Dakota, South Carolina, Massachusetts, New York, and Wisconsin.

Becky is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor. She grew up in Central America, and is fluent in Spanish. Becky has a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling, and has been working with families in various roles over the last 20 years.

She has spent many years working with Adoptive families, blended families, foster families, and families of all shapes and sizes. Over the years, Becky has helped families grow in various ways through adoption, foster care, taking a relative in, and other non-traditional ways. She believes that family is what you create it to be and not all families have to look the same. Becky has a deep-rooted passion for helping those who are wanting to grow their family in any way possible. She has been conducting adoption studies for several years and enjoys helping others build their family.

Becky is excited to come along side these families and help them though their reproductive journey, as well as assisting those who are helping others have a family.

Becky is licensed in: Texas, New Mexico, and Florida