THE WHO

Kerri is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California (LMFT41949). Kerri graduated from Bethel Seminary in San Diego, CA with her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Kerri started in private practice in 2005 and then left to be a full-time mom in 2010. During her time away she volunteered by leading therapy groups for GenerateHope an awesome organization that rehabilitates victims of human trafficking and sexual slavery. Kerri and Sam launched Thrive at Home together in 2013. She specializes in working with couples, helping them to rebuild trust and rediscover the connection in their marriage. Kerri has completed Level 1, 2, & 3 in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy and training in Internal Family Systems.

Sam is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California (LMFT37887). Sam graduated from Western Seminary in Los Gatos, CA with his Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. He has been working in private practice doing counseling for 21 years. Sam spent 2 1/2 years training and supervising therapists for the Fleet and Family Support Counseling Center for the Navy at Naval Base San Diego and then served as a Family Advocacy Clinician for the Marine Corps at MCAS Miramar for 2 1/2 years. He became the "go to" referral for marriage counseling by his peers. Sam has completed Level 1, 2 &3 of the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy.

Dona is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California (LMFT93753). She has her B.S. in Secondary Education and her Master's degree from Fairfield University in Connecticut. She has been married for over 30 years and has five children. Dona has over 25 years of experience as both a licensed therapist and as a pastoral counselor. She loves working with parents, kids and couples. Dona provides parenting support around managing a child's difficult behaviors. She works individually with adults and children around trauma, depression, self-injury, and anxiety. As well as working with couples to improve their relationships. Dona is an interactive, systems therapist who can also offer a spiritual component for any client looking specifically for a Christian, biblically based perspective. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. Additional training in Trauma Focused CBT and Play Therapy.

Moe is an Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California (LMFT118974). He has a Master’s degree from Bethel Seminary San Diego in Marriage and Family Therapy. Moe is a bilingual therapist who has experience working with both English and Spanish speaking individuals, couples, men, children, adolescents, young adults, and families in the areas of trauma, marital issues, men issues, childhood abuse, addictions, depression, anxiety, and family conflict. Being a husband and father, he truly understands the importance of working with parents, individually and as a couple, to provide the family the best chance at sustained healing that can strengthen the family.

Moe is trained in a number of evidence-based therapies which include; Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 2), EMDR, Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Child-Centered Play Therapy and HeartMath. He attended ‘The Daring Way National Training,’ in order to assist his clients with issues of shame, vulnerability and resiliency.