Chris Hoff, Ph.D., LMFT
Executive/Clinical Director/Clinical Supervisor
Dr. Chris Hoff is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFC #53081, and AAMFT approved supervisor. Chris' work is grounded in Narrative theory, an evolving collection of ideas and practices that inform a respectful, collaborative and non pathologising approach to working with people, families and communities. This approach is primarily collaborative and relationally based in response to a wide range of concerns including addiction, anxiety, depression, life transitions, spiritual issues, and relational health. Chris is multicultural and LGBTQ affirming. He is also an experienced meditation teacher who combines contemporary collaborative therapy with the rich practice of Zen Buddhism.
Prior to becoming a therapist, Chris co-founded Two Roads Professional Resources Inc., a full-service engineering and information technology staffing company, in 1996. He helped grow the business to eight figures in sales and over 200 employees. Chris successfully exited the business in January 2010. Chris has also been an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award finalist, and was twice recognized for Excellence in Entrepreneurship by the Orange County Business Journal. Chris has over 20 years of experience in human resources.
Chris has served on several nonprofit boards supporting both the arts and issues of social justice and has presented across the country on the topics of Social Justice, Social Entrepreneurship and Narrative Therapy and is currently an Assistant Professor in the Counseling and Guidance program at California State University San Bernardino.
Executive/Clinical Director/Clinical Supervisor
Dr. Chris Hoff is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFC #53081, and AAMFT approved supervisor. Chris' work is grounded in Narrative theory, an evolving collection of ideas and practices that inform a respectful, collaborative and non pathologising approach to working with people, families and communities. This approach is primarily collaborative and relationally based in response to a wide range of concerns including addiction, anxiety, depression, life transitions, spiritual issues, and relational health. Chris is multicultural and LGBTQ affirming. He is also an experienced meditation teacher who combines contemporary collaborative therapy with the rich practice of Zen Buddhism.
Prior to becoming a therapist, Chris co-founded Two Roads Professional Resources Inc., a full-service engineering and information technology staffing company, in 1996. He helped grow the business to eight figures in sales and over 200 employees. Chris successfully exited the business in January 2010. Chris has also been an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award finalist, and was twice recognized for Excellence in Entrepreneurship by the Orange County Business Journal. Chris has over 20 years of experience in human resources.
Chris has served on several nonprofit boards supporting both the arts and issues of social justice and has presented across the country on the topics of Social Justice, Social Entrepreneurship and Narrative Therapy and is currently an Assistant Professor in the Counseling and Guidance program at California State University San Bernardino.
Amy R. Tuttle, Ph.D., LMFT
Advisory Board/Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Faculty
Dr. Tuttle is full-time faculty at Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology. Dr. Tuttle is also a licensed marriage and family therapist and is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. Her clinical and research interests include multicultural and diversity issues, postmodern and contemporary family therapy theories, intergenerational experiences of race-related trauma, family and play therapy, and working with disadvantaged, multi-stressed populations. Dr. Tuttle maintains a clinical practice serving disadvantaged youth and their families (i.e., families involved in Child Protective Services, juvenile justice departments) and she is a consultant to a family-focused, delinquency prevention and intervention program in San Diego County. She co-authored Theory Based Treatment Planning for Marriage and Family Therapists (2003) and published research in Family Process on collaborative and relational therapies.
Advisory Board/Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Faculty
Dr. Tuttle is full-time faculty at Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology. Dr. Tuttle is also a licensed marriage and family therapist and is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. Her clinical and research interests include multicultural and diversity issues, postmodern and contemporary family therapy theories, intergenerational experiences of race-related trauma, family and play therapy, and working with disadvantaged, multi-stressed populations. Dr. Tuttle maintains a clinical practice serving disadvantaged youth and their families (i.e., families involved in Child Protective Services, juvenile justice departments) and she is a consultant to a family-focused, delinquency prevention and intervention program in San Diego County. She co-authored Theory Based Treatment Planning for Marriage and Family Therapists (2003) and published research in Family Process on collaborative and relational therapies.
Mercy De Vault, MFT Trainee
Therapist
Mercy is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee and a graduate student at Pepperdine University. Mercy received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of California Irvine. Along with pursuing her MA in Psychology, Mercy will be obtaining her Board Certified Behavioral Analysis (BCBA) certification where she will also continue her work with individuals on the autism spectrum.
Mercy’s work is guided by Narrative theory that is respectful and non-blaming. Each person holds many skills, beliefs, and values. By working collaboratively in a safe space, we can begin a journey towards acceptance, growth, healing and discovery.
Mercy’s work includes working with children, individuals, families, those struggling with homelessness, LGBTQ+, domestic violence, autism, down syndrome, substance misuse, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Therapist
Mercy is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee and a graduate student at Pepperdine University. Mercy received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of California Irvine. Along with pursuing her MA in Psychology, Mercy will be obtaining her Board Certified Behavioral Analysis (BCBA) certification where she will also continue her work with individuals on the autism spectrum.
Mercy’s work is guided by Narrative theory that is respectful and non-blaming. Each person holds many skills, beliefs, and values. By working collaboratively in a safe space, we can begin a journey towards acceptance, growth, healing and discovery.
Mercy’s work includes working with children, individuals, families, those struggling with homelessness, LGBTQ+, domestic violence, autism, down syndrome, substance misuse, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Beth D'Arrigo-Patrick, PhD, AMFT
Therapist
Beth is excited to be joining the CFI team as an MFT Associate. Beth has been working in the counseling field for over six years with folks experiencing illness, death, grief, various life transitions, LGBTQ+ experiences, anxiety, depression, stress, and family/couples communication. In her work, Beth is informed by collaborative and narrative theoretical ideas which means that she is intentional in seeing people within their unique social contexts allowing her to connect with client strengths, values, and agency. She engages compassionately with clients as they journey towards identifying and pursuing their hopes and preferences.
Beth has a Master's degree from Pepperdine University and a PhD from Loma Linda University and currently teaches as an adjunct professor at Cal State Bernardino and Loma Linda University.
Therapist
Beth is excited to be joining the CFI team as an MFT Associate. Beth has been working in the counseling field for over six years with folks experiencing illness, death, grief, various life transitions, LGBTQ+ experiences, anxiety, depression, stress, and family/couples communication. In her work, Beth is informed by collaborative and narrative theoretical ideas which means that she is intentional in seeing people within their unique social contexts allowing her to connect with client strengths, values, and agency. She engages compassionately with clients as they journey towards identifying and pursuing their hopes and preferences.
Beth has a Master's degree from Pepperdine University and a PhD from Loma Linda University and currently teaches as an adjunct professor at Cal State Bernardino and Loma Linda University.
Brittany Page, MS, AMFT
Therapist
Brittany is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#103625). She graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology. She works collaboratively with clients to explore a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, trauma, and life transitions. Brittany utilizes a strengths-based therapeutic approach, drawing from various therapeutic modalities. She is passionate about working with individuals, couples, families, and children from diverse backgrounds. Brittany is multicultural, LGBTQ+, and atheist affirming.
Therapist
Brittany is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#103625). She graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology. She works collaboratively with clients to explore a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, trauma, and life transitions. Brittany utilizes a strengths-based therapeutic approach, drawing from various therapeutic modalities. She is passionate about working with individuals, couples, families, and children from diverse backgrounds. Brittany is multicultural, LGBTQ+, and atheist affirming.
TaNesha Dodson-Hargrove, MFT Trainee
Therapist
TaNesha is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee and is in a cohort graduate program at National University for her MA in Counseling Psychology. Before pursuing her master’s degree, TaNesha explored various fields prior to discovering her passion for psychology. She graduated from Chapman University with a degree in Public Relations and Advertising, then pursued various job opportunities in the marketing, hospitality, and education fields including working with special needs children.
TaNesha is a certified 500 RYT yoga instructor. Though she has worked with communities across various backgrounds, from clients at rehabilitation facilities to athletes on professional level teams, she teaches with mindfulness and a dedication utilizing yoga as a healing modality particularly in cases involving trauma. She hopes that her holistic education combined with her diverse background will establish a comfortable and safe environment that individuals can appreciate while making their own unique progress safely and comfortably.
Therapist
TaNesha is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee and is in a cohort graduate program at National University for her MA in Counseling Psychology. Before pursuing her master’s degree, TaNesha explored various fields prior to discovering her passion for psychology. She graduated from Chapman University with a degree in Public Relations and Advertising, then pursued various job opportunities in the marketing, hospitality, and education fields including working with special needs children.
TaNesha is a certified 500 RYT yoga instructor. Though she has worked with communities across various backgrounds, from clients at rehabilitation facilities to athletes on professional level teams, she teaches with mindfulness and a dedication utilizing yoga as a healing modality particularly in cases involving trauma. She hopes that her holistic education combined with her diverse background will establish a comfortable and safe environment that individuals can appreciate while making their own unique progress safely and comfortably.
Tiffany Trent, MFT Trainee
Therapist
Tiffany is a marriage and family therapist trainee and is a graduate student at Vanguard University, studying to get her MS in Clinical Psychology. She received her BA in Psychology and a minor in Literature and Writing at California State University San Marcos.
Tiffany is excited to be a part of the CFI team and to work with diverse populations. She cares deeply about creating a safe and compassionate space for each client where they can find healing and acceptance. She aims to create collaborative therapeutic relationships with clients based on empathy and warmth. Tiffany works from a nonpathological approach that focuses on hope and personal growth and believes that everyone deserves to tell to their story.
Therapist
Tiffany is a marriage and family therapist trainee and is a graduate student at Vanguard University, studying to get her MS in Clinical Psychology. She received her BA in Psychology and a minor in Literature and Writing at California State University San Marcos.
Tiffany is excited to be a part of the CFI team and to work with diverse populations. She cares deeply about creating a safe and compassionate space for each client where they can find healing and acceptance. She aims to create collaborative therapeutic relationships with clients based on empathy and warmth. Tiffany works from a nonpathological approach that focuses on hope and personal growth and believes that everyone deserves to tell to their story.
Victoria Brown
Research Lab Coordinator
Victoria received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, and is currently a student in the PhD Global Leadership and Change program at Pepperdine University.
She has worked with the CFI team as an MFT Trainee, and she is excited to be transitioning into her new role as the Research Lab Coordinator. Her interest in working with diverse communities across the lifespan through the complexity of hardships faced, has motivated her to study abroad all around the world in places as far as Italy and London, in the United States down south to Alabama, and across the waters to Jamaica and the Bahamas. Victoria’s project pertains to researching the cultural and contextual components that perpetuate poverty and homelessness throughout our communities regionally and internationally.
Research Lab Coordinator
Victoria received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, and is currently a student in the PhD Global Leadership and Change program at Pepperdine University.
She has worked with the CFI team as an MFT Trainee, and she is excited to be transitioning into her new role as the Research Lab Coordinator. Her interest in working with diverse communities across the lifespan through the complexity of hardships faced, has motivated her to study abroad all around the world in places as far as Italy and London, in the United States down south to Alabama, and across the waters to Jamaica and the Bahamas. Victoria’s project pertains to researching the cultural and contextual components that perpetuate poverty and homelessness throughout our communities regionally and internationally.
Rick Fein, MFT Intern
Therapist
Rick Fein is a Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee and is a second year graduate student attending Pepperdine University for his Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. Rick comes to the profession following a 30 year banking career in commercial and real estate lending, where he found his greatest satisfaction building relationships with clients and mentoring other bankers.
Rick is theoretically grounded in Narrative and Postmodern orientation, working with clients in dealing with issues of anxiety and stress management, grief and loss, aging, and career and personal growth. He tries to bring warmth and personal attention to each client. As a father, husband, teacher and mentor, he has experienced much in his own life that allows him to be present with people in the context of their life experiences.
Therapist
Rick Fein is a Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee and is a second year graduate student attending Pepperdine University for his Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. Rick comes to the profession following a 30 year banking career in commercial and real estate lending, where he found his greatest satisfaction building relationships with clients and mentoring other bankers.
Rick is theoretically grounded in Narrative and Postmodern orientation, working with clients in dealing with issues of anxiety and stress management, grief and loss, aging, and career and personal growth. He tries to bring warmth and personal attention to each client. As a father, husband, teacher and mentor, he has experienced much in his own life that allows him to be present with people in the context of their life experiences.