Meet Our Therapists

Joanne Fuller (44371) has been licensed since February 2007 and divides her time between seeing clients at her private practice in Woodland and providing Clinical Supervision at RISE.

"My first love is providing intensive supervision for clinicians, which I have done for the last 6 years. I believe strong clinical supervision can help therapist's master new skills, give them confidence and empower them to trust their instincts and their abilities to serve their clients."

In her spare time, Joanne enjoys caring for her 3 dogs, 4 cats, 3 goats, 1 horse, 1 donkey, and 20 chickens. And her spare, spare time, she loves to read.

Peter has been licensed since 1986. He earned a Master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology from SUNY at Buffalo and a Masters in Clinical and Community Social Welfare at UCLA. He has over thirty-five years experience in providing supervision and training to interns and clinicians in community-based non-profit organizations.
He has his own business, Human Equation where he provides management consulting, supervision and training, and psychotherapy.

"Since the beginning of my career I have felt a passionate obligation to teach caregivers how to be change-agents and healers on a variety of different levels."

His interests include spending time with his family, sports, animals, reading, politics, and humor.

Priscilla Padilla is a bilingual licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She obtained her Master’s degree from CSUS. She has worked with Severely Emotionally Disturbed children (SED) in school and residential settings, children with Autism in school settings, children in foster care/homes, couples, adults, adolescents and teens. She is certified in Trauma Focused-CBT. She has worked for a non-profit agency for over five years. She currently works out of her private practice in Sacramento, working with adolescents, teens, adults and couples on various issues.

Nicole is in the process of completing her Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology through National University. She has experience in the school setting, with all ages, through her time as a substitute teacher. She has had to help with behavior management not only in schools but the home setting as well through her time as a behavior technician. She is passionate about helping children build the skills to be the best that they can be not only in school but in life. During her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, doing yoga, dancing, and rollerskating.

I am a mental health clinician currently working towards my MFT/LPCC licensures. With a background in teaching, non-profit management, and a passion for mental health, I bring a unique perspective to my practice. Having lived in Latin and Central America, I have immersed myself in diverse cultures and communities, enriching my understanding of mental health and cultural competency. I am deeply committed to destigmatizing mental health care and promoting holistic well-being, and I'm so excited to supporting students in their mental health goals. When I'm not in the office, you can find me exploring new destinations with my partner, walking my dogs, or camping with friends. I hope to utilize my unique skills and experiences to make a positive impact in our community.

Lo is in the process of completing her Masters of Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of San Francisco-Sacramento Campus. Throughout the program, she has completed cultural competency training for first responders, their spouses and children and attended panels for various populations discussing their therapy experiences. She has worked in community mental health serving youth and parents affected by CPS. During that time, Lo also worked in a Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program in San Francisco working with teens who have experienced trauma and helping them regulate their emotions and body during crisis. She is grateful to be working with young people and their families and is ready to grow with her students this school year. In her free time, she likes to hike, ride bikes, eat delicious food and walk around town with friends.

Leah is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a focus on MFT/LPCC licensure through William Jessup University in Rocklin. She embraces a holistic approach to mental health, grounded in the bio-psycho-social model, and is dedicated to treating the whole person. Trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Leah integrates the arts into her therapeutic practice, reflecting her passion as both an artist and musician.

With a deep commitment to connecting with youth and fostering trust-based relationships, Leah brings extensive experience from her years as a high school teacher, where she wore many hats. She served as a service learning coordinator, guiding students in community engagement and volunteer placements, as well as a student leadership coordinator and volleyball coach, teaching values and life skills that extend beyond the classroom. Her six-year tenure as a board member for a charter school strengthened her advocacy for student support and development.

Leah’s dedication to learning fuels her passion for encouraging students to embrace growth and overcome challenges. Outside of her professional pursuits, she is a devoted mother to three teenagers and a loving wife. She and her family enjoy fishing, hiking, music, and discovering unique culinary experiences while building connections with others.

In 2021, Angelica earned her Master's degree in Social Welfare concentration, Children, Youth, & Families at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Social Welfare. Angelica is registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker. She worked for West Contra Costa Unified School District, Contra Costa Health Services - West County Child and Adolescent Mental Health during graduate school. Angelica's passion is to assist/help/support people in need and to address social problems by finding ways to cope. She is also passionate about helping people make their voices heard.

For the past few years, I provided support to those struggling with diverse issues through varied roles. I served as a hypnotherapist to individuals, a host of Buddhist-inspired group meetings for addiction, and as an MFT trainee. Moving forward, as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (131179) and an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (11165). I intend to continue offering the same unbiased, non-judgemental, and open-minded support to those on their paths to healing and health betterment. I thoroughly enjoy my work, as well as my family, film, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, woodworking, and various other creative endeavors.

Diana Rodriguez graduated from Sacramento State with a Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Marriage and Family therapy. She is working towards earning her license in Marriage and Family Therapy. Diana is excited to work at the Waggoner Elementary school. She has a passion for working with children and families and has spent the last 5 years working with children between the ages of 3 and 13. She enjoys watching them grow and create new experiences. Diana looks forward to being a part of the Winters community.

Julia Seebach graduated from Boise State University with a Masters in Social Work. She is working towards earning her license in Clinical Social Work. Julia is passionate about serving her community and working with students at Shirley Rominger Intermediate School in Winters. Julia uses a whole person therapeutic approach with the integration of mind, body and spirit. Prior to joining RISE, Inc. Julia worked for Yolo County’s Child, Youth and Family Branch. Julia has also been actively involved in her three children’s elementary school in Davis, where she co-founded their Environmental Enrichment Program. Julia is an advocate for getting kids outside for unstructured free play, engaging with the natural world and the elements.

Kenya is a marriage and family therapy associate therapist. She earned a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University in Sacramento, CA. Kenya also holds a master's in forensic psychology from Walden University. She has held many roles working with children and their families including family coordinator, victim advocacy, education coordinator, and manager for an emergency youth shelter. Kenya has a passion for helping youth find their voice and learn how to take care of their mental and emotional health.

Maira earned her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Alliant International University in Sacramento, California. Maira has been a mental health advocate for seven years. She started her experience as an Education and Outreach Specialist for AmeriCorps at Mental Health America in Greenville, South Carolina. Her experience doing outreach with the community and schools promoting access with the Teen Crisis Text line and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline grew her interest in working directly in a school to increase mental health awareness and access to care. Maira enjoys being an advocate for adolescents, their families, and their communities. Her goal is to nurture a caring and supporting space to help students feel heard and connected to themselves and others. Outside of counseling, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, hiking, dancing, reading psychology books, and watching documentaries or cooking shows.

Meet our Therapists

Our Clinical Supervisors

Joanne Fuller, LMFT

Peter Getoff, LCSW

Priscilla Padilla, LMFT

Our Counselor Trainees

Nicole Neal

Kari Van Atta

Lauren "Lo" Utchen

Leah Parker

Our Counselors

Angelica Arredondo, ASW

Robert Huston, AMFT, APCC

Diana Rodriguez

Julia Seebach

Kenya McQueen

Maira Gurrola

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