PJ Philpott-Jones was drawn to behavioral health after seeing the unmet need for mental healthcare in her high school.

Rian Dixon was drawn to a career in behavioral health after seeing how a family member was helped by therapy.

Sarah Soroken is fighting to bring about changes to our dysfunctional mental health system.

Therapist Sara Thorsen believes that helping individuals heal can have a larger societal benefit.

Ilana Marcucci-Morris, LCSW, uses her position to fight oppressive systems and advocate for patients’ rights.

Psychiatric social worker James Clifford uses his position to advocate for mental health and social justice issues.

A deep desire to help others recover from trauma lead Jade Rosado, LCSW, to pursue a career in behavioral health.

A love for children inspired Andrea Kumura, a licensed clinical social worker, to pursue a career in social work.

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.