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  • ABOUT THE CENTER
    • About Oak Creek
    • Working with OCRCC
    • Telehealth
    • Couples Therapy Pleasant Hill
    • CBT Therapy in Pleasant Hill
    • EFT Therapy in Pleasant Hill
    • A Partnership Opportunity for Medical Practices
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    • Take a Tour
    • Payment Methods
  • Meet Our Therapists
  • Forms
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Our Therapists

People who reflect the communities they serve.

At Oak Creek, we believe every client deserves a therapist who respects and honors their individuality. Our team brings a wide range of backgrounds, specializations, and therapeutic approaches — so you can find the right fit for you.

A note on our clinicians: Oak Creek is a training institution. Most of the clinicians below are pre-licensed — registered associates and graduate trainees — and every one of them practices under the supervision of a licensed clinician. Each listing shows that clinician's registration or license number and supervision status. Click any photo to read their full profile.

Our Team

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Leadership

Stephen Polin, Founder and Clinical Director, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Our Founder

Stephen Polin

Founder & Clinical Director · Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #7861

Founded Oak Creek in 1993 and continues to serve as clinical supervision director, bringing over 30 years of experience across hospital, psychiatric emergency, and prison clinical settings.

Board

Leila Mohajerany, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Leila Mohajerany

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

AMFT #145902

Supervised by Stephen Polin, LMFT #7861 · Oak Creek Relational Counseling Center

Bilingual therapy in English and Farsi for individuals, couples, families, and children facing anxiety, depression, cultural adjustment, and life transitions.

Francis Toal, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Francis Toal

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

LPCC #23225

Calm, practical, collaborative therapy for anxiety, depression, addiction, men's issues, and relationship challenges — for individuals and couples in Pleasant Hill and online. Free 15-minute consultation available.

Registered Associates

Julie Beach, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Julie Beach

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

AMFT #163854

Supervised by Stephen Polin, LMFT #7861 · Oak Creek Relational Counseling Center

Helping couples, individuals, and families strengthen connection, navigate life's challenges, and create lasting change through attachment-based and trauma-informed therapy.

Sara Diaz, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Sara Diaz

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

AMFT #164591

Supervised by Stephen Polin, LMFT #7861 · Oak Creek Relational Counseling Center

Warm, curiosity-led therapy for individuals, couples, and families — honoring the stories that shaped you and the new ones you're ready to write.

Jasmin Evans, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Jasmin Evans

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

AMFT #162112

Supervised by Stephen Polin, LMFT #7861 · Oak Creek Relational Counseling Center

Compassionate, attachment-informed therapy for adults working through anxiety, self-doubt, and relationship patterns — helping you feel more securely connected to yourself and others.

David Libby, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

David Libby

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

AMFT #158121

Supervised by Stephen Polin, LMFT #7861 · Oak Creek Relational Counseling Center

Collaborative, trauma-informed therapy for individuals, couples, and families navigating addiction, anxiety, depression, and life transitions — in Pleasant Hill and online.

Hanna Ma, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Hanna Ma

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

AMFT #165038

Supervised by Stephen Polin, LMFT #7861 · Oak Creek Relational Counseling Center

Empathic, client-centered therapy for adults, children, couples, and families to address individual and relational challenges, such as anxiety, depression, "stuckness," and conflict.

Maddy Mellema, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Maddy Mellema

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

AMFT #154570

Supervised by Stephen Polin, LMFT #7861 · Oak Creek Relational Counseling Center

Solution-focused, LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy for teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, and identity — in Pleasant Hill and online.

Donna V. Norona, Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker

Donna V. Norona

Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker

ASW #129991

Supervised by Stephen Polin, LMFT #7861 · Oak Creek Relational Counseling Center

Bilingual therapy in English, Tagalog, and Cebuano for grief, faith, cultural identity, and anxiety — in person in Pleasant Hill and via telehealth.

Dawn Orlando, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Dawn Orlando

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

AMFT #144795

Supervised by Stephen Polin, LMFT #7861 · Oak Creek Relational Counseling Center

Integrated, identity-affirming therapy for neurodivergence, gender affirmation, LGBTQ+ concerns, and anxiety — telehealth and limited in-person in Pleasant Hill.

Anne Schier, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Anne Schier

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

AMFT #160935

Supervised by Stephen Polin, LMFT #7861 · Oak Creek Relational Counseling Center

Collaborative, integrative therapy for teens, adults, and couples. In-person in Pleasant Hill and via telehealth.

Tasal Sherzad, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Tasal Sherzad

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

AMFT #154608

Supervised by Stephen Polin, LMFT #7861 · Oak Creek Relational Counseling Center

IFS-informed therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship conflict — helping individuals and couples find internal harmony and lasting change.

Sara Zavala, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Sara Zavala

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

AMFT #161711

Supervised by Stephen Polin, LMFT #7861 · Oak Creek Relational Counseling Center

DBT and Person-Centered therapy for anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship issues — helping you deconstruct old patterns and build new ones, at your own pace.

In crisis or experiencing an emergency? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or contact the Contra Costa Crisis Center at 211 or 800-830-5380. You can also text HOPE to 20121. These lines are staffed 24/7.

Oak Creek's phone, email, and website are not monitored around the clock and should not be used for emergencies.
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Ready to start counseling? A therapist will contact you within two business days.
  • Call our intake line: +1 888-506-2527
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