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.

Adrian is in the process of completing his Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Alliant International University. He has experience working with youth of different age levels in various settings. From K-12 age level students through youth and after school related programs. To college and career readiness assistance, outreach and engagement initiatives and mental health and wellness services. Adrian’s passion is to continue supporting students as they navigate their educational journey and support their mental health and well-being.

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.

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.

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.

Meet our Therapists

Our Clinical Supervisors

Joanne Fuller, LMFT

Peter Getoff, LCSW

Priscilla Padilla, LMFT

Our Counselor Trainees

Nicole Sandoval

Adrian Solis

Our Counselors

Angelica Arredondo, ASW

Diana Rodriguez

Julia Seebach

Lauren "Lo" Utchen

Locations & Hours