About Us

NATASA NORDMAN, LMFT

Co-Founder

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #52879

natasa@revivehealththerapy.com

​Natasa Nordman (she/her) is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in depression, anxiety, adolescent therapy, and EMDR.

She is focused on working with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, & phase of life difficulties. 

​Natasa holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from University of San Francisco and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development from the University of California at Davis. She is also trained and highly skilled in evidenced-based practices such as EMDR & CBT.

​Location: Oakland, Telehealth

Areas of Interest: Trauma & Anxiety, Increase Sense of Self, EMDR

AMY KELLY, LMFT

Co-Founder

Amy has spent the past decade working with children & families. She focuses on individual therapy for children & teenagers, family therapy, and co-parenting therapy.

Amy completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at San Francisco State, her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of California at Davis, and CE with the American Academy of Pediatrics 

Location: Oakland, Telehealth
Areas of Interest: Family/Couples, Children, Individuals

CHERYL FELDMAN, LMFT

Clinical Director

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #43294

Board Certified Art Therapist 12-008

​cheryl@revivehealththerapy.com

​Cheryl (she/her) is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board-Certified Art Therapist who has two decades of working in school-based programs, community programs, and for the insurance industry.

Cheryl works with children and adolescents, and their families, who are looking for support with behavior and emotions, the education system, life transitions, substance use disorders, neurodivergence, and LGBTQ focus.

Cheryl received her Masters degree in Marital and Family Therapy with an emphasis in Art Therapy from Notre Dame de Namur University and completed her PhD in Art Therapy from Dominican University of CA. Additionally, she has been an adjunct professor in the Masters program since 2016.

​Location: Oakland, Telehealth

Areas of Interest: Anxiety/Social Anxiety, Neurodiversity & Identity, Art Therapy

AMANDA PARKER TRAUTMANN, LCSW

Clinical Supervisor

BONNIE BURSET, LMFT

NICOLE FARBAR, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist # 150181

​925-322-0856

nicole@revivehealththerapy.com

​Nicole (She/Her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with adults who want to find freedom, relief, and peace after experiencing trauma, significant life transitions, or who have been living with anxiety. As an IFS-informed therapist, she believes her clients already hold the wisdom they need to find meaning and fulfillment and that her role is to support the client's process of accessing it. She uses a holistic approach that brings in parts work, EMDR, mindfulness strategies, and other integrative techniques to help her clients examine and release belief systems, experiences, and traumas that impact them.

She received her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz and went on to work in Special Education, teaching and supporting teenagers and families who struggle with significant mental health issues. Later, she received her M.A. in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies.

​Location: Walnut Creek, Telehealth

Areas of Interest: Trauma from an IFS-informed approach, EMDR, Anxiety

DANYELLE CARUTHERS, ACSW

Registered Associate Clinicial Social Worker #108600

Supervised by Amanda Parker Trautmann, LCSW #70047

danyelle@revivehealththerapy.com

​Danyelle (she/her) works with children, teens, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other trauma-related symptoms. She utilizes a trauma-informed lens and integrates somatic, narrative, and relational therapeutic approaches.

Before pursuing licensure, Danyelle spent almost 20 years in the nonprofit sector, working with children, youth, and families within the Bay Area. Danyelle earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from San Francisco State University, a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration from CSU, Long Beach, and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Simmons University, Boston.

​Location: Walnut Creek, Telehealth

Areas of Interest: Life Transitions/Self-Discovery, Anxiety and Depression, Trauma and PTSD

ERIN KALVASS, AMFT

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #127303

supervised by Amanda Parker Trautmann, LCSW #70047

​Erin@revivehealththerapy.com

​Erin is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, working with children, teens and young adults on issues such as anxiety, emotional dysregulation, self-esteem and social challenges. Erin's approach is relational and attachment-oriented, bringing playfulness and warmth to the therapy process, she creates a space where her clients and their families feel seen and understood. Erin graduated from Sonoma State University with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UC Berkeley.

​Location: Walnut Creek, Telehealth

Areas of Interest: Play Therapy, Children and Teens, Self-Esteem, Identity Exploration

JESSICA LIBBEY, AMFT

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #134287

supervised by Cheryl Feldman, LMFT #43294

​jessica@revivehealththerapy.com

​Jessica (she/her) is a registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist who works with children, teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues and family discord. Jessica comes from a non-judgmental, client-centered, trauma-informed perspective and integrates psychodynamic, somatic, mindfulness, relational, narrative and CBT approaches. She believes in people's innate capacity to heal. 

Jessica received her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sonoma State University and her bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.

​Location: Oakland, Telehealth

Areas of Interest: Emotional dysregulation, Self-esteem, Play therapy, Children, Parent Coaching, Individual adults

KATRINA BRASHARES, AMFT

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #134035

supervised by Cheryl Feldman, LMFT #43294

Katrina@revivehealththerapy.com

​Katrina (she/her) is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who works with children, teens, adults, and families on issues such as anxiety, depression, and those related to family discord, neurodiversity, and learning differences.

She uses a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to meet her clients where they are. Katrina's therapeutic style is warm, non-judgmental, and client-centered. Katrina received her M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Dominican University of California.

When she's not working with clients, Katrina loves to garden, make art, and hang out with her three kids.

​Location: Oakland, Telehealth

Areas of Interest: Play therapy, Children and Teens, Parenting Coaching

SONIA KAKKAR, ACSW

Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker #95978

supervised by Cheryl Feldman, LMFT #43294

Sonia@revivehealththerapy.com

​Sonia (she/her) is an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) who graduated with a Masters in Social Work from the University of Denver. She is passionate about working with adolescents, teens and young adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD and other trauma related symptoms. Sonia has an extensive background in working with youth who are navigating symptoms of complex trauma.

She utilizes an integrative and holistic approach in her therapeutic practices, which include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), strengths based, motivational interviewing and talk therapy.

​Location: Walnut Creek, Telehealth

Areas of Interest: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Adolescents and Young Adults

RACHEL MILNER, AMFT

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #143761

supervised by Cheryl Feldman, LMFT #43294

Rachel@revivehealththerapy.com

Rachel (they/them) is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. They are a graduate of the California Institute of Integral Studies M.A. Counseling Program, specializing in Drama Therapy. Their clinical training was at the California Pacific Medical Center providing expressive arts therapy in a hospital setting.

Prior to becoming a therapist, Rachel had been working as a mathematics educator and teaching artist with young people ranging in ages 5 up to 24. Rachel also has a background in circus arts and clowning, which very much impacts their therapeutic lens and process. They are passionate about the power of embodiment, art, and play. Rachel works relationally and through a trauma informed practice to provide a brave, creative, and healing therapy space, for young people and families.

​Location: Oakland, Telehealth

Areas of Interest: Supporting queer and trans youth, teens, families, anxiety/depression, play therapy, and drama therapy

TALI BIALE, AMFT

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #143340

supervised by Cheryl Feldman, LMFT #43294

Tali@revivehealththerapy.com

​Tali (she/her) is a registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, working with kids, teens, and families who are navigating life transitions, depression, anxiety, communication challenges, grief and loss. Tali also works with individuals and couples who are grappling with the decision of whether or not to have children, those experiencing difficulty in postpartum, and parents who are trying to understand their shifting identities.

Tali brings warmth, humor, and compassion to her work with clients. She is grounded in a psychodynamic, attachment-based framework with particular interest in family systems and exploring intergenerational patterns. Tali completed her Bachelor's at Wesleyan University and her Master's at The Wright Institute.

​Location: Walnut Creek, Oakland, Telehealth

Areas of Interest: Children & Teens, Postpartum Depression/Anxiety, Parenting Concerns, Identity & Family Transitions