CHINO HILLS RESIDENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT PROGRAM

Heather Marshall, LPCC

Heather is a licensed professional clinical counselor with over eight years of residential treatment experience. She has had the unique opportunity to work in both residential and outpatient programs throughout her career and has extensive experience in leadership, program development, milieu management, utilization review and case conceptualization. Heather earned her master’s in clinical mental health counseling at the University of Redlands and received her bachelor’s in psychology with a minor in sociology from California State University, Dominguez Hills. Heather began her career with Discovery as a mental health technician at the adolescent dual-diagnosis facility and has since been afforded the opportunity to expand her role in many different clinical facets. Most recently, she expanded her leadership role into a regional director position in which she oversees the Adolescent Mental Health Program in Downey, California and two outpatient facilities in the Inland Empire. Heather is passionate about creating a warm and inviting, family-centered program that will greatly improve the quality of life for the patient and family. She utilizes a humanistic cognitive behavioral therapeutic approach with her patients and operates from a patient-centered perspective.

Jessica Yukihiro M.A., LMFT

Jessica has been working with Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program since 2019 and is currently the assistant program director at the Chino Hills adult facility. She started as a primary therapist while working with adolescents before transitioning to the newly piloted adult program. Jessica is passionate about creating a safe, therapeutic environment for her patients. She utilizes an array of modalities, depending on the best fit for the patient and has started incorporating EMDR into treatment planning. As she guides her patients through their therapeutic journey, Jessica’s goal is to facilitate a change in perspective, challenge internal beliefs and provide support in processing adversities that negatively impact the potential for success. She also has a passion in working with families and couples, which is what first attracted her to the mental health field. Jessica earned her master’s in marriage and family therapy at Hope International University, Fullerton and her bachelor’s in psychology (with a marketing minor) at California State University, Northridge. When Jessica is not at work, you will likely find her spending time at sporting events, attending country concerts or enjoying time with her family.

Natalie Leon

Natalie is currently pursuing a master’s in clinical psychology with a specialization in child and adolescent development from Pepperdine University. After completing the program, she will begin to work on completing the requisites for the doctoral psychology degree at Pepperdine University. She obtained her bachelor’s in sociology from the University of California, Riverside with an emphasis in social psychology. She began with Discovery Behavioral Health in 2016 in a dual role as counselor and educational liaison and has been able to take on the role of facility manager. Prior to joining Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program, Natalie worked with a variety of demographics including: autism spectrum disorder, early start program, special education advocacy, sexual assault advocacy and McKinney-Vento advocacy. In addition, she has had the opportunity to have experience and training in crisis management, behavioral intervention, depression and anxiety. Natalie utilizes a humanistic cognitive behavioral therapeutic approach while integrating expressive therapies. She strives to provide a warm and safe environment while fostering creativity and passion in patients and ensuring families have a unique and healing experience throughout their mental health treatment.

Sara Hicks, AMFT

Sara has been working with Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program Chino Hills since 2016 in various roles. Currently, she is a primary therapist at the Chino Hills house. She started as a counselor II and has since been able to additionally take on the role of education liaison and counselor III. Sara is an associate marriage and family therapist. She earned her master’s in marriage and family therapy at the University of La Verne and received her bachelor’s in psychology and social behavior as well as criminology from the University of California, Irvine. Prior to joining the team, Sara had worked with children in ABA therapy. She uses a calm and compassionate approach when working with patients and their families. Sara uses her skills to provide a safe environment and facilitate opportunities for patients and families to grow and enhance their strengths. When Sara is not at work, she loves spending time with her family and pets and spending time outdoors.

Elizabeth Capps, RD

Elizabeth Capps has been working with Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program since 2019. Currently, she is the executive dietitian working in direct patient care as the primary dietitian for two facilities: Chino Hills and Pacific Place. As the executive dietitian, Elizabeth provides training on dietary protocols for all new facilities, creates and implements educational materials for patients and staff and assists the leadership team in various projects. Elizabeth graduated from California State Polytechnic University Pomona with a bachelor’s in foods and nutrition: dietetics and minor in physiology. She completed her dietetic internship at Cal Poly Pomona as well. Since becoming a registered dietitian, Elizabeth has dedicated her career to working in the mental health field focused on disordered eating and substance abuse. Elizabeth is a Health at Every Size ® informed practitioner, utilizes the 10 principles of Intuitive Eating and focuses on partnering with her clients to help restore their relationship with food: mentally, physically and emotionally. Elizabeth believes that everyone can recover and live a fully satisfied life. She loves to spend time with her family and dog, read, hike and go to the beach.

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