Mental Health
Quality Mental Health and Social Services for our Island Residents
Life can be tough sometimes, whether you’re a child, teen, adult, or family member trying to support someone who is hurting. Our services are designed to support individuals and families and help them find their own skills and strengths, even when they’re battling hardships like anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, gender dysphoria, grief and loss, personality disorders, substance or alcohol abuse, abuse survivor trauma, PTSD.
Our team strives to provide whole-person care which encompasses therapy, psychiatry, and social services. The most rewarding part of our work is witnessing our community members overcome challenges, grow, and meet their needs. Our goals include developing healthy coping strategies, implementing positive perspective, and behavioral change. We are also available for psychiatric medication management. When you're ready, schedule an in-person, telephone, or video session with a licensed therapist of your choice to help navigate life challenges.
We treat all ages from children to seniors. CI Health is an LGBTQIA+ safe space. Available for booking Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm; evening hours upon request.
(310) 510-0096 Ext 216
To make an appointment with a provider please call (310) 510-0096.
On-Island Therapists
Diego Fuentes, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Diego received his Master’s in Social Work from Cal State LA and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He has worked with at-risk adolescents, incarcerated women, individuals on probation and most recently with the community as a supervisor of the mental health department at a Federally Qualified Health Center in Los Angeles. His niche is working with individuals to recover from alcohol and other substances and axis I mood disorders such as bipolar, anxiety and depression. His goal is to evoke the individuals’ known strengths and use them as a foundation for healing and persevering.
Leticia Gonzalez Pileski, PsyD., LMFT
Licensed Marriage Family Therapy, Social Services Manager
Dr. Leticia Gonzalez Pileski is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and a Certified Approved Clinical Supervisor, Trainer and Mentor through the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. As a Bilingual, Spanish-English therapist, Letty has worked with families, couples, children and adolescents for over two decades in diverse community-based programs and has a long history of developing therapeutic camps for children and families in Southern California and Internationally. She is a Professor of Equity, a Lecturer, a Clinical Supervisor at San Diego State University and became a Certified Daring Way Facilitator in 2019. Letty works collaboratively with families utilizing her training in family systems therapy, post-modern therapies, and works towards building shame resilience.
Patients can see her on the island select days each month, as well as via teletherapy.
Marriage and Family Therapy & Social Services Training Program
To help expand behavioral health services to island residents, CI Health welcomes master’s-level Marriage and Family Therapy and Social Services students to see clients via teletherapy. These sessions are part of the 3,000 hours of supervised clinical hours required for licensure with the Board of Behavioral Sciences Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California.
The program is supervised by Dr. Leticia Gonzalez Pileski with additional Social Services supervision by Diego Fuentes, LCSW. The students are currently accepting new patients.
Taylor Keeline, Social Services
Taylor graduated from UCLA in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and is currently pursuing a master’s in social work with the goal of becoming a LCSW. She previously worked as an admitting clerk at CIH, where she supported patients and staff through administrative duties. That experience gave her valuable insight into patient care and the importance of accessible health services in rural communities.
As a resident of Avalon, Taylor is passionate about contributing to the well-being of the community. Through this program, she hopes to gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced providers in the Social Services Department/Behavioral Health, while continuing to grow the skills and knowledge needed to become an LCSW in a clinical and medical setting.
Taylor is also available for in-person sessions.
Hannah-Kate Coultas, Marriage & Family Therapy
Hannah-Kate (she/her) is currently completing her traineeship toward becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Her work is rooted in a trauma-informed, relational, and justice-centered approach that honors the complexity of each person’s lived experience.
Having been in her own recovery journey for over 13 years, Hannah-Kate brings both personal insight and professional experience into the therapy space. Since 2014, she has worked within eating disorder treatment settings across the country in client care, outreach, psychoeducation, and public speaking roles. These experiences have deepened her commitment to supporting individuals in cultivating lives that feel authentic, connected, and meaningful.
Alejandro (Alex) Sanchez, Marriage & Family Therapy
Alex is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and holds a Master's degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, California. He is bilingual and proficient in both English and Spanish. He has experience working with at-risk youth ages 12 to 17 years at the Department of Health and Human Services.
He is also a U.S. Navy veteran who has worked and volunteered at the Department of Veterans Affairs. He is committed to promoting a safe therapeutic environment and emphasizing the positive effects that therapy can have on individuals by helping them explore their emotions, gain insights, and achieve actionable change.
Michelle Vrakelos, Marriage & Family Therapy
Michelle is currently studying at Alliant International University to become a Marriage and Family Therapist. She believes the relationships we build, the stories we carry, and the way we see ourselves can have a powerful impact on how we move through the world.
The Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approaches embody her core beliefs: that individuals are not defined by their struggles, that new patterns can be learned, and that meaningful change often begins with understanding ourselves and our relationships. Her background as a fitness professional and dance choreographer continues to influence the way she thinks about relationships. Much like a dance, people often fall into familiar patterns without realizing it. Sometimes, a slight change in movement or mindset can lead to a completely new experience.
Her goal is to create a space that is warm, collaborative, and free of judgment.
Teletherapy Therapists
Bertha Ramos, LCSW
Bertha is a bilingual English/Spanish speaking therapist who has provided individual, family, group, and crisis counseling therapy to children, adolescents, and adults for over 15 years. Depending on a person's individual needs, she uses different types of therapeutic approaches. Her specialties include trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, mood, and emotional/mental conflicts. She is certified in Brainspotting, Parent-Child Interactive Therapy, and trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing).
Megan Fenyoe, LCSW
Megan Fenyoe is an Air Force veteran, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist (LCSW), speaker, and bestselling author. She is also the founder and CEO of the international IAM ENOUGH movement™ and Freedom Haven nonprofits. In 2021, Megan was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joe Biden; a Special Congressional Recognition Award from the United States Congress; and a Certificate of Recognition from the California State Senate.
Working as a Behavioral Health Therapist for the past 15 years, Megan is considered an expert in her field. Her area of expertise is the mind and the way it affects behavior and well-being. She specializes in working with individuals affected by trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and substance abuse disorders as well as working with couples.
Esmeralda Nuñez-Wong, LCSW
Esme is a bilingual English/Spanish speaking therapist who works with adolescents and adults. She has experience working in the primary care setting (Federally Qualified Health Centers) for 10 years as well as for the Ventura County Mental Health Program. Her style of therapy includes being patient centered utilizing CBT, problem-solving and strength-based approaches.
Tarzana Treatment Centers: Outpatient Treatment
Contact Information: 866-460-7160 or CatalinaServices@tarzanatc.org
- Outpatient Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment
- Individual Counseling
- Medication for Addiction Treatment
- Relapse Prevention
- Support Groups
- Recovery Support Service
- Residential Treatment (Long Beach)
- Detoxification Services (Long Beach)
Medi-Cal, Medicare, and most insurance plans are accepted. They also offer a sliding fee scale for their services. You may qualify for low to no cost care.
Recover LA: Help and Resources for Substance Use Disorder
Created by the LA County Department of Public Health, RecoverLA has resources to help you manage substance use disorder, including:
- Learn the basics of substance use disorder
- Stay safe while using
- Respond to overdose
- Getting treatment
- Find a provider
- and more
This resource is best used from your mobile device.
