1500 Palma Drive, Ventura, California 93003, United States
Meet Our Team
Heidi R Johnson
Robert "Ken" Riedl, PhD., R.A.S
Heidi R Johnson
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#108676
Everyone has a past but we can't let it define us. Regardless of the reason(s) that bring you to therapy, I believe you are the expert on your own life so providing you with a healing environment where you feel safe, respected, supported and valued will always be the first goal. I focus on helping clients gain personal insight, identify problematic patterns, improve coping skills, develop feelings of self-acceptance and satisfaction and uncover strengths.
My training has allowed me to work in a variety of settings and with a diverse group of individuals, families, and couples ranging in ethnicity, socioeconomics and age. These experiences have taught me that we have much more in common than we sometimes are willing to admit.
Making the first call takes courage (1st uncovered strength). In becoming the best version of ourselves, it often requires us to pull out old suitcases "baggage" from the back of our mind's closet, dust them off and remove the items that are no longer needed.
Nicole Kanke
Robert "Ken" Riedl, PhD., R.A.S
Heidi R Johnson
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#94241
It is completely normal for us to lose control of our emotions when exposed to abnormal circumstances, and the year of 2020 has been quite abnormal to say the least. There is a safe space to process any painful thoughts and emotions you may be experiencing. A space where you will not be judged, but understood, heard and respected. I serve as a guide in helping you identify the barriers within yourself that prevent you from experiencing peace, serenity and love. "We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated " Maya Angelou"
And if you cannot find your way out of the darkness, I will sit with you and point out the stars". Please take this step towards healing your pain. If I cannot help you, I will direct you to someone who can, as there are many therapists available to fit your specific needs and we are all here to help. There is always HOPE.
Robert "Ken" Riedl, PhD., R.A.S
Robert "Ken" Riedl, PhD., R.A.S
Robert "Ken" Riedl, PhD., R.A.S
Registered Addiction Specialist
#103211032
I attended Breining Institute and became fully engaged in recovery work because I believe in the meaningful and important mission of helping people find their way back to a life before addiction or find the kind of fulfillment they need to achieve sobriety.
My training has allowed me to work in a variety of settings and with a diverse group of individuals, families, and couples ranging in ethnicity, socioeconomics and age.
I am passionate about giving my clients the tools to support healthy coping skills and helping clients gain agency of their lives. When working with clients I like to meet the client where they are in their journey to healing.
Meet Our Team
Judy marquez
COURTNEY WHITTINGTON
Judy marquez
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#129817
Judy graduated from California Lutheran University in 2015 with a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy. It is a passion she has had for a long time, to work and help other's. She is especially interested in working with people who have experienced pet loss. It is loss that has gone neglected and ridiculed. Our pets are as important as our human family.
A person who seeks therapy is a strong person, willing to step up and look at what issues they are being faced with. Have faith and trust in yourself and you will find what you are needing.
Nydia Mendez
COURTNEY WHITTINGTON
Judy marquez
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist# 125811
I am passionate about working with couples to transform relationships from isolation to intimate connection, together building a safe haven. Relationships can get stuck in destructive patterns leaving couples feeling isolated in their marriage. As couples grow in self-awareness and share their more authentic and vulnerable feelings they can build a haven of safety, including increased compassion, ability to comfort each other and resolve arguments. Through the process couples discover they feel more secure with themselves and other relationships are enhanced as well. Let this be your story.
I assist in the process by working with couples to identify their current relational pattern. I also help couples access and share their core emotions and personal stories. As they share they gain a new, deeper understanding of each other. This new experience changes the emotional climate of the relationship.
I use attachment theory to provide a scientifically based framework for relationships and emotion focused therapy (EFT) to change the emotional climate of the marriage. The end result is more than simple behavior change that has to be remembered and practiced, but deep-rooted heart change with transformational power.
COURTNEY WHITTINGTON
COURTNEY WHITTINGTON
COURTNEY WHITTINGTON
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
#119330
Hello. I am Courtney. I’ve lived in Ventura County my whole life. Giving back to my community and helping those who need direction is very important to me. I received my undergraduate degree from Cal State Channel Islands University in Psychology. I graduated from Alliant International University with my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy.
I have worked with various types of client’s, from children and their families to adulthood. There are many settings I have worked in such as Medi-Cal, homeless shelter, school based and a crisis stabilization unit. I am passionate about giving my clients the tools to support healthy coping skills and helping clients gain agency of their lives. When working with clients I like to meet the client where they are in their journey to healing.
The types of modalities that I like to use during my sessions are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), incredible years, art/ music interventions, play therapy, and strengthen based therapy.
Meet Our Team
Ana Tougas
taylor Alderete
taylor Alderete
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #102297
Ana is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT). She earned her clinical mental health degree from California Lutheran University (CLU) in 2017. Ana started her clinical journey working within the CLU Community Counseling Services Center working with individuals, families and children who struggle with trauma, posttraumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and self-confidence. Ana rejoined Lakeside Family Counseling and Intervention Services in October 2022.
Ana is a compassionate and resilience-focused therapist who aspires to safely assist, motivate, and support individuals through Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and is certified in the Trauma Resource Model, Level I.
Ana also works as the CSU Channel Islands Confidential Campus Advocate, an extension of the Ventura County non-profit organization, Coalition for Family Harmony Rape Crisis Center to support University staff, faculty, and students to transcend and to flourish.
taylor Alderete
taylor Alderete
taylor Alderete
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #137398
I am Taylor and I'm passionate about working with all individuals, but particularly adolescents. I received my B.S. in Biology at UCLA and my M.A in Clinical Psychology at the University of Antioch Los Angeles.
I have worked with various individuals from adolescents, their families and adults. I spent a year working at a middle school and found an immediate draw to want to help our youth. My background in sports has made me the person I am today and therefore hope to provide my clients with the same empathy, patience, support and compassion that I developed through my years in sports, life experiences and education.
Providing my clients with the tools and skills to help them develop a healthy mind and body is something that is important to me. I believe in never rushing the process, as everyone has a story to tell, but when it’s told is up to you.
Daniel Carlos
taylor Alderete
Daniel Carlos
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Hi! I am Daniel, a California native originally from Los Angeles but have been in
the Ventura County area for 13 years. I have attended Grand Canyon University in
2017 as a psychology major in which I received my Bachelors in 2018. As a
graduate student at Grand Canyon University nearing the end of my program, I
have been offered one of the greatest opportunities to work alongside a
wonderful group of empathic clinicians as a Marriage and Family Therapist
Trainee here at Lakeside Family Counseling.
As a Trainee, I have had the privilege
of working with families, couples, and individuals who are culturally diverse, from
various age ranges, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds who are experiencing
challenges from vast areas of concern. The issues include family issues, marital
challenges, young adults transitioning into the world of adulthood, career choices,
and adolescents trying to discover their place in the world. In the height of these
challenges, families, couples, and individuals can benefit from a safe, calm,
empathic, and judgement free environment while gaining the tools that can help
support their efforts in learning, healing, and promoting hope and change for a
brighter future.