About Us

Dr. Yehuda Gertel earned his Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at CSPP – LA and is licensed to practice in CA and WI. Over the past 15 years, Dr. Gertel has treated thousands of patients suffering the effects of various workplace-induced psychological conditions, including pain disorders, depression, PTSD, substance abuse and anxiety disorders. He also performs AOE medical-legal assessments and QME’s/IMEs.

From 2012 – 2020 Dr. Gertel served as a Staff Psychologist/Clinical Program Director in a biopsychosocial treatment program for chronic pain, depression and catastrophic injuries with the goal of optimizing/eliminating medication, improved emotional regulation, and functional independence. 

Angelique Langston LCSW received her BA in Psychology and a MA in Clinical Social Work at San Jose State University. She has experience working with diverse populations in the hospital and community-based settings with an expertise treating PTSD, chronic pain, complex medical conditions, mood disorders, relationship issues, grief and loss, and drug dependency. Angela utilizes an integrative treatment approach combining CBT, Team CBT, Solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness to provide culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care.

Mireya Reynoso ASW earned her MA in Social Work from San Diego State University. She has experience working with diverse mental health populations including MDD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, and co-occurring Substance Use disorders. Mireya is trained in evidence-based therapy models including CBT, DBT, and trauma focused interventions. Mireya takes a client centered and strength-based approach with her patients providing a supportive and non-judgmental environment to help patients develop skills to achieve their maximum potential. Mireya is bilingual English-Spanish.  

Chana Arnold ASW is a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker with an MSW from Boise State University. She has worked with children, adults, and seniors in various clinical settings including homeless services and community mental health. Chana has training in evidence-based interventions including CBT, Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. She utilizes CBT and adjunct methods to journey with her clients, empowering them to work through their challenges and blossom within their health and wellness.  

Mary Hilliker E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, is a Certified Viniyoga Teacher, nutritionist, and Yoga Therapist with 5 Koshas Yoga & Wellness and the River Flow Yoga Teacher Training School.  Mary teaches Yoga Therapy groups, yoga workshops, and leads 200 hour and 300 hour Yoga Teacher Trainings.  Her 30+ year background in nutrition and public health informs her holistic approach to teaching accessible, sustainable and healing wellness for stress management, anxiety, depression and chronic pain.  

 Trevor Hawkins E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, is a Certified Viniyoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist.  He attended Yale University (BA Classics)  and studied the foundations of Western thought, history and culture. For over six years, while living abroad in Barcelona, Spain Trevor focused on the study and application of Eastern Medicine and Holistic Modalities.  Trevor leads Yoga Therapy classes and workshops in a variety of sectors including the Military, University, Public and Private institutions of San Diego, California.  For 10+ years he has applied Yoga in clinical settings focusing on the integration of physical, emotional and mental health interventions to address the impacts of anxiety, depression, stress and PTSD. 

Karen Schwisow E-RYT 500 is a certified MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) and Yoga Instructor through the Center for Mindfulness U of Mass. Medical School and an E-RYT 500 certified Yoga Therapist.  For almost 2 decades Karen has taught yoga and mindfulness-based interventions in a wide variety of settings including the Franciscan Health System, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, South King County Fire and Kaiser Permanente.  With a mastery of her craft coupled with compassion, authenticity and humor Karen empowers patients to tap into their innate ability to thrive beyond their physical and emotional limitations.   

Tina Doley Carlson, CMT-P is a UCLA MAPS trained certified mindfulness teacher who teaches regularly with UCLA’s Schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Education, has worked extensively with groups of children and adults nationally and internationally and recently helped produce guided meditations in 17 different languages.

With expertise in mindfulness for anxiety, depression, PTSD, insomnia, and pain and a gift for making mindfulness accessible and relevant, Tina works with our STEP patients in finding a path to greater healing and peace.