Zo Amaro N. Jimenez, PsyD, became a therapist to better serve the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Kaiser therapist Lisa Delgadillo was deeply inspired by her mother, who worked as a psychiatric RN for 40 years.

Social worker Christine Velez finds inspiration in the honesty and resilience of the children she cares for.

Julia Thompson is a counselor in the Chemical Dependency Recovery Program (CDRP) at Kaiser in Lathrop.

Jody Forter was drawn to behavioral health because she wanted to help people, and work alongside others who shared her values.

Being part of NUHW has allowed me to have job security, an equitable wage, and training funds for maintaining my license. It also gives me a sense of calm and support if ever I may find myself in a delicate/complicated work situation. I have seen how being a part of NUHW can be life-changing.

Simran Verde is a therapist dedicated to helping patients recover from the effects of generational trauma.

Julie Siegel Turner is a psychiatric social workers who comes from a family of therapists -- and union members.

Sara Grunstein had dedicated her career to helping her patients break cycles of trauma and abuse.

Shawniese Tilmon channeled her interest in family dynamics into a career in child and family therapy.

Community mental health counselor Andrea Chan finds peace in helping her patients navigate a chaotic world.

Kaiser therapist Anjahni Davi thrives on helping her patients recover from trauma and discover joy.