Staff
Kent Toussaint
M.A, L.M.F.T. #44685, L.P.C.C. #235
Founder / Clinical Director
Kent is a warm and friendly guy who is known by many as being easy to talk to. When you meet with Kent, you’ll notice that he’s not judging you. Instead he is really listening to you. Not just the words you say, but more importantly, he genuinely understands the emotions you feel. When you are in therapy with Kent, you can expect to feel safe… safe enough to honestly acknowledge and accept your feelings, challenge yourself to rise above your pain and creatively take healthy emotional risks to empower and improve your life.
Elizabeth Maybalian
M.A. L.M.F.T. #114564
Senior Staff Therapist, Supervisor
Elizabeth is an energetic, fun-loving, charismatic member of the wonderful staff at Teen Therapy Center. As a therapist, you will find her to be open, honest, encouraging, compassionate and supportive. Elizabeth’s passion is to help all her clients explore their unique individuality, inspire them to discover their strengths and happily embrace their challenges.
Jennifer Perez
Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #8225
Supervised by Kent Toussaint, MA, LMFT #44685
Jennifer is a Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (A.P.C.C.) working with a wide range of mental health issues. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Arizona State University and her Master of Science in Clinical and School Counseling from California State University, Northridge. As a part of her graduate school experience she has a Pupil Personnel Services (P.P.S.) credential which is specific to counseling students in the K-12 public school setting.
Adriana Navarro Gonzalez, M.S.
Registered Associate Marriage and Family therapist #131071
(818) 835-1815
Adriana@TeenTherapyCenter.com
Hello, I am Adriana Navarro Gonzalez! I am passionate about helping people and committed to empowering and helping you navigate the challenges life throws at you. I believe therapy is unique to each individual and as such the most important parts of therapy are getting to know the person in front of me, building connection and instilling hope. Clients coming into my office can expect a safe and supportive space for them to express their thoughts and feelings.
Robert Jimenez, M.A.
Registered Associate Marriage and Family therapist #127728
Supervised by Kent Toussaint, MA, LMFT #44685
Robert Jimenez is a Registered Associate Marriage Family Therapist (A.M.F.T.) He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at San Francisco State University and his Master of Arts in Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Pepperdine.
Robert focuses on building rapport with his clients and letting them know that when they enter his office, they are safe and encouraged to express what they, want when they want.
Elba Alvarado, M.A.
Registered Associate Marriage and Family therapist #119955
Supervised by Kent Toussaint, MA, LMFT #44685
Elba Alvarado is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) who enjoys working with a diverse population and a range of mental health issues. She earned her bachelors in psychology at Vanguard University and then her Masters in clinical psychology with emphasis in MFT at Azusa Pacific University. For three years, Elba was a Board Certified Autism Technician and worked in the ABA field while in school. She also worked with children K-12, providing services at school for at risk youth
Alek Koundakjian, M.A.
Registered Associate Marriage and Family therapist #133758
Supervised by Kent Toussaint, MA, LMFT #44685
Hi! My name is Alek Koundakjian and I am beyond excited to be a part of the Teen Therapy Center team!
I have always approached therapy with an emphasis on patience and empathy. Prioritizing the foundation of one’s experience, I take time to focus on rapport through getting to know clients and doing my best to see life through their lens.
Bianca morris, M.A.
Registered Associate Marriage and Family therapist #134358
Registered Associate professional clinical counselor #12055
Supervised by Kent Toussaint, MA, LMFT #44685
My name is Bianca Morris and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor at Teen Therapy Center.
I have always had a passion for working with children and teens because I believe that getting support and care when they are young is critical to their development. Being young in this field, I am able to connect with your child on an emotional level by showing understanding and empathy, as well as helping them find confidence and resilience they need to move ahead in life.
Brian Frith-Smith
Office Manager & Marketing Coordinator
Brian Frith-Smith is the charming and offbeat Office Manager and Marketing Coordinator of Teen Therapy Center. He wears many hats in his role but likes to say that he “keeps the trains running on time.” He is a former restaurant owner and spent over twenty years in the hospitality industry before arriving at TTC. He brings his skillset as a small business operator to managing Teen Therapy Center’s business and marketing. Brian is fluent in Spanish and considers being bilingual along with a defiant sense of optimism as his two superpowers. Outside of work Brian really enjoys being a dad, backpacking in the Eastern Sierra, writing songs and producing electrpop.