Empowering Mental Health Through Every Session

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide premier counseling, psychotherapy and support services that are accessible, affordable and compassionate. The aim of this practice is to promote healing, growth, health, social and work life balance. We are dedicated to reducing the stigma around mental health, life changes and relationship issues. At The River, every client is valued. Counseling and therapy should be seen as positive and proactive aspects of routine healthcare. Diversity is always a strength within this practice; open and accepting of all community members.

Bio

Kathryn Kenard
Executive Assistant

Kathryn has more than 20 years’ of experience, as an executive level assistant. At the River she ensures best practice for the client access to care; the provider team has seamless engagement with clients and office processes. Whether on-ground or virtual she is eager to sustain the client-provider flow in a growing contemporary wellness setting. Kathryn is a graduate of El Camino State College. She also has expertise in Higher Education Professional Learning Programs Coordination, Experiential Learning and Outcomes.

Rick Cruz
Operations Manager

Rick is a graduate of Purdue University, holding a bachelor's degree in Finance with a concentration in Wealth Management. He has an extensive financial background. His experience is expansive across all areas of Finance, Real Estate, and Insurance. Rick can help with career or financial coaching, and he has also built a non-profit foundation to further his family's commitment to service and community upliftment.