Randy Powell, M.A.

Executive Director
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, LMFT 27433
rpowell@journeyscounseling.com
Extension: 112

Randy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and currently the Clinical Director at Journeys Counseling Ministry. Previously, he held the positions of Director for the Counseling Center and Campus Pastor at Vanguard University. He earned his Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Cal State Fullerton University and Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Vanguard University. Randy is a licensed minister and a regular speaker at churches and conferences. Randy has been a radio guests on a number of radio shows and has been on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) being interviewed.

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Kristi Starkey, MS

Director of Operations and Marketing
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, LMFT 52051
kstarkey@journeyscounseling.com
Extension: 129

Kristi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Vaguard University. Her passion is using EMDR Therapy (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) to move people from debilitating impacts of trauma and pain to greater places of healing and emotional freedom. She also enjoys working with women in career/life transition along with couples who have had infidelity in their marriage, or struggle with communication, financial or sexual issues.

Kristi began her career at Journeys in January of 2007 and is excited about using her background in business and education, combined with her clinical skills and Christian faith, to help clients find hope and healing.

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Tim Sandstrom, MS

Clinical Director
Licensed Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 47858
tsandstrom@journeyscounseling.com
Extension: 122

Tim is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Director of Journeys Counseling Ministry. Working at Journeys Counseling Ministry since 2003, he provides individual, family, and relationship counseling. As a clinical supervisor for the past seven years, he provides clinical supervision and training for Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counselor Trainees and Interns. Tim has also worked for College Hospital Costa Mesa, an inpatient psychiatric facility, since 2002. He worked with adults, adolescents, and chemical dependency patients in an acute inpatient setting. Currently, Tim evaluates patients for College Hospital in emergency rooms as a Psychiatric Evaluation Team clinician. He has experience working with many issues including adolescents, and people who struggle with anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, psychotic disorders and relationship issues.

Tim is a graduate of St. Cloud State University (Minnesota) in Psychology and earned his Master of Science Degree in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University in 2004. He is passionate about working with people to reduce symptoms, achieve goals, and to experience more intimacy and contentment with themselves and connection in their relationships.

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John Counts, MA

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, LMFT 53164
jcounts@journeyscounseling.com
Extension: 115

John is currently a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Journeys. He graduated from Biola University in 1984 earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business.

From 1987 to the present, John has owned and operated a flooring business. He received his Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Trinity College of Graduate Studies, graduating in June 2005. John is passionate about people and seeing the power of intimacy in their lives, especially within the church. John has enjoyed being a part of a growth group with his church for the last few years where intimacy is pursued.

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Anna Colbaugh

Marriage Family Therapist Trainee
Supervised by Randy Powell, LMFT 27433
acolbaugh@journeyscounseling.com
Extension: 123

Anna is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Journey's Counseling Ministry. Anna earned her Bachelor's in Psychology, Social Behavior and Educationa Sciences from the University of California Irvine, and will graduate with her Master's in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University in May of 2020.

Anna has experience working with teens and young adults. She is passionate about being able to provide a kind and understanding presence to help those who experience depression and anxiety create a sense that they are able to experience some form of relief from what might be distressing.

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Steve Cuffari, MA

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, LMFT 44845
scuffari@journeyscounseling.com
Extension: 104

Since the year 2000, Steve's clinical experience has been focused on strengthening the emotional bonds of couples and families. He is the founder of In Touch Parenting, a company devoted to helping today’s busy parents calm the chaos, raise emotionally intelligent kids, and nurture families that thrive.

Using his rich humor, insightful stories, and experiential exercises Steve will help you stay connected with your kids. His parenting advice have been featured twice on TBN's show, "Joy in Our Town" and is accessble via his blog and live parenting seminars.

He holds an MA in Religion from Vanguard University and a second MA from Azusa Pacific University in Clinical Psychology. He is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Vanguard University and an ordained minister. Steve also holds certifications with Prepare and Enrich and the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program.

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Ross Fortier, M.A.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 106915
rfortier@journeyscounseling.com
Extension: 120

Ross is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Journeys Counseling Ministry and works out of the Costa Mesa and Mission Viejo offices. Ross is currently the Lead Therapist at Olive Crest Academy, a behavioral non-public special education school in Garden Grove, for students with behavioral challenges and other learning disabilities. At Olive Crest Academy Ross works as a therapist to students and their families in grades K-12. He also trains and oversees the therapeutic department at the Garden Grove campus.

Ross was born and raised in the Newport-Mesa area before heading to Dallas, Texas where he completed his Bachelor's Degree at Southern Methodist University. Ross returned to Orange County where he attended Vanguard University and completed his Master of Science Degree in Clinical Psychology.

Ross' passion is bringing a collaborative approach to work with adolescents and teens, as well as their parents, to navigate the demands of school, peers, and family life. Ross also works with individuals and couples suffering from anxiety, depression and relational conflict.

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Michelle Hannemann, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist, 25365
mhannemann@journeyscounseling.com
Extension: 107

Dr. Hannemann has clinical expertise in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, post-traumatic stress, generalized anxiety, performance anxiety, family conflict, developmental trauma, developmental delays, negative thought patterns, and self-esteem in both children and adults.

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Courtney Harrell, MS

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, LMFT 53574
charrell@journeyscounseling.com
Extension: 126

Courtney is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Journeys Counseling Ministry and earned her Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology at Vanguard University. She has a Bachelors in psychology from Vanguard, as well as a minor in music.

Courtney has experience working with individuals (women and men), couples, teens, and children at Journeys since 2007. Courtney's history includes working with teens as a mentor at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, experience working at College Hospital Costa Mesa with acute psychiatric patients 2010-2015, and work with trauma (EMDR) since 2015. She is also a certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist. She has experience with depression, anxiety, trauma issues, childhood attachment work, grief and loss, sexuality, transitions and relational issues. Courtney has a desire to see individuals and families experience restoration and reconciliation within themselves and their relationships. It's her hope to be one step in the journey towards change and life lived to the fullest.

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Jessie Lee

Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, 113776
Supervised by Tim Sandstrom, LMFT 47858
JLee@journeyscounseling.com
Extension: 109

Jessie Lee has been with Journeys since 2017, working with individuals, couples, children, teens, and families. She holds a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University.

Jessie takes an electic approach to help clients with depression, anxiety, and improving relationships. She is experienced in helping clients with behavioral health issues such as sex and substance addiction, along with decreasing shame/guilt attached. Jessie uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to treat traumatic experiences and make fast, measurable improvements to your life. Above all she values her authenticity and genuine care, which paves the way to connect with you, collaborate and empower you for growth.

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Kelly McIntyre

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMF 107212
Supervised by Randy Powell, LMFT 27433
kmcintyre@journeyscounseling.com
Extension: 114

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Marlene Morales

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMF 100845
Supervised by Randy Powell, LMFT 27433
mmorales@journeyscounseling.com
Extension: 125

Marlene is an Associate Marriage ad Family Therapist at Journeys Counseling Ministry. She earned her Master's in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University in May 2017 and her double Bachelor's Degree in Spanish and Psychology and Social Behavior at the University of California Irvine in June 2012. She is a Area Supervisor for the Regional Center of Orange County, a social service agency serving those affected by developmental disabilities in Orange County.

Marlene has experience working with adults, children, couples and families. She is passionate about helping others live their life to their best potential, by helping them learn to adapt to life changes, work , through everyday stressors, anxiety, depression, and past traumas.

Marlene is also passionate about working with the Latino community, "third" generation individuals with bicultural identity, as well as individuals whose loved ones are affected by a developmental disability.

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Ava Kate Oleson

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Aoleson@journeyscounseling.com
Extension: 108

Building on over twenty-five years in the mental health field, Ava Kate Oleson brings a noteworthy background working with those struggling with life controlling issues, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and trauma-based disorders. She is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and is pursuing certification. Her visionary capacity to believe in people after they’ve given up on themselves bears life transforming fruit in countless lives. Her capable and compassionate care has taken her to various socioeconomic environments in other countries, providing diverse perspectives. She possesses excellent collaborative, motivational and team building skills. Due to her excellent track record, Dr. Ava Kate Oleson has recently been appointed to the national board of directors for Adult & Teen Challenge, a global network of corporations intended to help teenagers, adults, and families with problems such as substance abuse or self-destructive behavior

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Megen Phillips, MA, MS

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 106058
mphillips@journeyscounseling.com
Extension: 106

Megen is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist at Journeys. She completed her MS in Clinical Psychology at Vanguard University in May 2012. Megen also has an MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Biola University and Talbot Theological Seminary. As such, in addition to being an LMFT she has been a practicing spiritual director since 2007 working with individuals and groups. Prior to her graduate studies, Megen spent over ten years in church ministry, specifically working with youth and children. Megen is passionate about spiritual and psychological integration and desires to help people deepen their knowledge of self and their knowledge of God in the context of relationships. Megen and her husband are the parents of two young daughters.

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Elizabeth Powell, Psy.D

Licensed Psychologist, 29058
epowell@journeyscounseling.com
Extension: 131

Elizabeth S. Powell completed her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University. Her dissertation examined Christian faith development in college students. Dr. Powell has worked with adolescents and college students in multiple settings including college counseling centers, community mental health and high schools. Over the last several years, she has provided training to numerous churches on organizational health and caring for people. Dr. Powell works at Vanguard University where she is the Chair of Undergraduate Psychology.

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Kyle Pontius, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist, 14186
kpontius@journeyscounseling.com
Extension: 113

While new to Journeys, Dr. Pontius has been in practice in Orange County since 1987, and a licensed psychologist for nearly 25 years. He was formerly clinic director at Meier Clinics in Laguna Hills, and had facilitated the Autism Spectrum Support Group at Saddleback Church for 20 years. Dr. Pontius earned his PhD in Psychology from Alliant International University, San Diego and is a graduate of Biola University's Talbot School of Theology. He has specialized training in Gestalt Therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. If asked though, he'd say the most significant influence to his professional development has been parenting his oldest son, who is a young adult affected by autism. During the day, Dr. Pontius is a staff psychologist for the Regional Center of Orange County, a social service agency serving those affected by developmental disabilities in Orange County. He sees clients in both the Costa Mesa and Mission Viejo offices.

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Jake Stowell, MA

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT 113983
Supervised by Randy Powell, LMFT 27433
jstowell@journeyscounseling.com
Extension: 110

Jake is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Journeys Counseling Ministry. He has experience working with adults, children, couples and families on a variety of issues. Jake earned his Masters in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University and his Bachelors in Biology from Point Loma Nazarene University.

Jake is passionate about helping children and adolescents navigate life's complicated issues, including family changes, school stress, behavior issues, and peer pressure. Jake believes in gaining mastery of one's own life by learning to love oneself and use emotions as information.

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Reid Walton, MS

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, LMFT 52438
rwalton@journeyscounseling.com
Extension: 117

Reid Walton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who treats individuals who struggle with emotional and thought regulation that lead to anxiety, depression, and other forms of disorders. He also treats couples dealing with intimacy, family, parenting and growth barriers. He has been here at Journeys since 2008. He currently has his Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University and received a Bachelor's of Science in General Psychology at BIOLA University with a Minor In Biblical Studies. In addition, Reid is an Adjunct Professor in Psychology since 2013 at Vanguard University. Along with his work at Journeys , Reid has been working with College Hospital Costa Mesa since 2009, treating individuals and families in crisis. Reid is married to his wife Joelle and have two elementry aged daughters together.

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Chelsea Warn, MA

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 111283
cwarn@journeyscounseling.com
Extension: 124

Chelsea is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Journeys. She completed her Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University. She has a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from UCLA and has completed her certification in Play Therapy from UCSD. She is also a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.

Chelsea has clinical experience working with children, teens, young adults and couples. She is passionate about helping her clients experience relief from depression, discover coping strategies for facing anxiety, and new methods for managing relational distress.

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Christina Wollin, MS

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 108753
cwollin@journeyscounseling.com
Extension: 121

Christina is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has experience working with at-risk youth, the homeless, recovery, psychiatric outpatient program, and in private practice.

She approaches each individual's healing journeys from a holistic and integrative approach that considers that whole person ~body, soul, and spirit.

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