Cerritos Team
11377 183rd Street, Cerritos CA 90703
Cerritos@nhfccenter.com
562-246-6054
Lourdes P. Estrada
Founder/CEO, Executive Director
LMFT, (PsyD In Progress) #93409
Jerry Rivas
AMFT #154194
Supervised by: Ninivet De La Torre, LMFT #52535
Jerry is a bilingual Associate Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals and families heal, grow, and live more authentic lives. He earned his Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling with a concentration in Somatic Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco.
Jerry has experience working with clients across the lifespan—including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults—and is deeply committed to supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. His clinical interests include anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment, family dynamics, relationships, and life transitions.
Grounded in warmth and compassion, Jerry creates a safe and collaborative space where clients can explore both current challenges and past experiences with openness and care. He integrates Psychodynamic, Somatic, Sensorimotor, and Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy approaches, drawing from both body-based and talk therapy techniques to promote holistic healing and self-awareness.
Jerry views therapy as a shared journey of discovery and transformation. He aims to help clients reconnect with their inner resources, cultivate emotional resilience, and build meaningful change that supports a more balanced and fulfilling life.
To schedule an appointment with Jerry, please contact our office for more information.
Melissa Concepcion
ASW #127787
Supervised by: Ninivet De La Torre, LMFT #52535
Melissa Conception, ASW, is a bilingual (Spanish/English) Associate Clinical Social Worker based in Cerritos, California. She currently practices under supervision at New Hope Family Counseling Center, where she is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion and culturally responsive care.
Melissa earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Los Angeles, and her Master’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Stanislaus. She has experience working with a diverse range of clients—including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults—across various stages of life.
Her clinical specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and family dynamics. Melissa integrates a strengths-based approach into her work and draws from therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mindfulness-based strategies. She is committed to creating a supportive and empowering space where clients feel seen, heard, and respected and where they can engage in meaningful personal growth.
Roy Ho
ASW #133610
Supervised by: Lourdes P. Estrada, LMFT #93409
Roy works with clients from diverse backgrounds who may be feeling overwhelmed, navigating life transitions, seeking greater self-awareness, or wanting support in creating meaningful change. They strive to create a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and accepted. Roy’s training emphasizes cultural humility and trauma-informed care, with an approach that respects each client’s unique experiences, needs, and goals.
Roy’s flexible, client-centered approach draws from CBT, applied behavior analysis, motivational interviewing, strength-based therapy, positive psychology/well-being, and insight-oriented work. They are also trained in EMDR and can incorporate EMDR strategies when appropriate. Roy is comfortable blending English and Mandarin in session.
Roy provides compassionate care and meets clients where they are at by personalizing therapy to promote self-awareness and meaningful change at your own pace. They currently offer virtual sessions through New Hope Family Counseling Center on weekday evenings and Saturday mornings - reach out by email or phone and ask about seeing Roy as your therapist!
Dr. Janet J. Yáñez
PSY #36471
Janet J. Yáñez, PhD, LMFT, is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist with over 15 years of experience providing a broad range of mental health services in school, outpatient, and hospital settings to diverse children, individuals, and families. Her bilingual and bicultural background has solidified her experience working with the Latinx community, having completed formal training in Florida and California, where she developed a deep understanding of the diverse complexities of Latinx culture in the US and abroad. Her areas of interest include promoting brain health equity, engaging in mental health advocacy, providing Spanish and Bilingual neuropsychological evaluations across the lifespan, neurorehabilitation, conducting research on Latinx dementia caregiving, and delivering immigration evaluations. Dr. Yáñez trained and volunteered with Physicians for Human Rights (PHR), where she conducted asylum evaluations for immigrants along the Mexican-U.S. border.
Ariana Durbin
Secretary
Leslie Leanos
AMFT #156335
Supervised by: Lidia Valadez, LMFT #134576
Leslie is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) who earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from California State University, Fullerton. Her approach is grounded in compassion and focuses on fostering a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, valued, and understood. She uses an integrative approach to therapy, tailoring treatment to each client's individual needs. Her approach draws from modalities such as Emotion-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, somatic-based interventions, and play-based techniques. She supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and identity exploration. Her approach centers on meeting clients where they are and collaboratively supporting them toward growth and meaningful change.
To schedule an appointment with Leslie, please contact our office.
Estefany Salazar
AMFT #159771
Supervised by Ninivet De La Torre #52535
Estefany is a bilingual (Spanish/English) Associate Marriage and Family Therapist attended Mount Saint Mary’s University, where she earned her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from California State University, Los Angeles.
Estefany has experience providing counseling services in school settings, where she has had the opportunity to work with children and support them as they navigate their emotions, relationships, and everyday experiences. These experiences have deepened her passion for creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals feel heard, understood, and valued.
Her therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to the unique needs and experiences of each individual. She draws from a variety of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, play therapy, art-based interventions, and solution-focused therapy. She believes therapy does not have to look the same for everyone and strives to incorporate interventions that feel meaningful, comfortable, and engaging for each client.
Estefany’s goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where clients can feel comfortable being themselves, explore what they are experiencing and develop the tools and confidence to move toward the life they envision. She hopes to support each client in understanding themselves more, recognizing their strengths and finding ways to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and self-compassion.
Luz Adriana
LCSW #91029