Meet Our Team

CEO/ BBS Clinical supervisor
Candace Deese, LMFT
My path in the healing arts began in 2011 after earning my B.A. in Psychology from California State University, San Bernardino. I later completed my M.S. in Counseling Psychology at California Baptist University in 2015, building the foundation for the clinical work I’ve been dedicated to for the past decade.
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Throughout my career, I’ve supported diverse and high-need populations in settings ranging from inpatient addiction recovery programs to clinical work with military service members and veterans. These experiences strengthened my commitment to trauma-informed care and deepened my understanding of resilience, grief, and healing.
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In 2018, I expanded my trauma focus by training in EMDR and later joined Loma Linda University’s Behavioral Medicine Center, where I worked with high-risk clients and deepened my clinical skills, particularly in DBT. This work reinforced a core belief: meaningful healing happens when therapist and client can be fully present with one another.
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Today, I practice through an integrative lens, blending DBT, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems—including Frank Anderson’s parts-work model—to help clients reconnect with wounded, protective, and resilient parts of themselves.
In 2020, I founded Guiding Hope Counseling with a vision to move beyond the traditional corporate mental-health model and create a space rooted in compassion, authenticity, and human connection. Our mission is to ensure every person who comes through our doors feels seen, supported, and empowered on their path to healing.

COO/ Clinical Coordinator
Dr. Jacquelyn McDonald
DSW, LMFT, LPCC
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor with a Doctorate in Social Work. My work is rooted in the belief that healing happens through relationship—when we feel safe enough to be authentic and explore the patterns that no longer serve us.
I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families build deeper connection, trust, and understanding. With advanced training in father–child dynamics, I’m especially drawn to supporting clients in exploring generational patterns and healing emotional wounds that can carry across time.
My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and non-pathologizing. I see therapy as a space to reclaim your voice, move beyond survival roles, and create relationships—and a life—that reflect your most authentic self.

Clinical Lead
Floret Blanco-Rosales
AMFT, APCC
I’m a client-centered therapist who believes healing is a collaborative process. I prioritize creating a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship and draw from trauma-informed practices, including DBT, EMDR, and somatic techniques, to support emotional regulation and meaningful change.
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I specialize in trauma and PTSD, relationship and family dynamics, self-esteem, and identity development, and I work with children, teens, young adults, and adults.
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I began practicing as an associate therapist in June 2024 after earning my B.A. in Psychology from California State University, San Bernardino, and my M.S. in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University. I have specialized EMDR training and experience supporting clients across all stages of development, including individuals, couples, and families.
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Clients often describe my approach as direct, compassionate, and grounding—someone who offers both validation and constructive challenge.
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Outside the therapy room, I enjoy exploring art museums, connecting with my cultural roots, learning history, and seeking out the thrill of a good rollercoaster.

Clinician
Alejandra Arreguin, RAMFT
I began my career as a behavioral therapist working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, which sparked my commitment to helping people navigate emotional and relational challenges with compassion and authenticity.
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In therapy, I create a warm and safe space where you can show up as you are. My approach is collaborative, grounded, and relational—I see you as the driver of your journey, while I support you in noticing patterns, emotions, and opportunities for growth. I integrate CBT, DBT, EFT, and other evidence-based methods to meet your unique needs.
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I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, and specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, stress, burnout, grief, and identity development. I also have training in couples work, crisis intervention, DBT, and behavioral challenges.
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Clients often describe me as warm, honest, compassionate, and grounding—someone who helps them feel truly heard and supported while still encouraging meaningful change.
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Outside the therapy room, I enjoy spending time with my three dogs, being with family, listening to country and Spanish music, and unwinding with a good show and good snacks.

Clinician
Sabrina Cain, APCC
I’m Sabrina Cain, an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor at Guiding Hope Counseling. I’m passionate about supporting individuals through emotional and relational challenges, and I work from a warm, empathetic, and culturally aware perspective. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach and commonly use CBT, DBT, and family systems methods.
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I work with children, teens, adults, and families, with a focus on anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and relationship dynamics. I hold an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Redlands and gained extensive experience working with youth and families through my internship at Victor Community Support Services.
Clients describe me as grounding, supportive, and easy to talk to. Outside of work, I enjoy time with my husband and child, staying connected to my faith, and unwinding with crime documentaries and reality-competition shows.

Clinician
Enrique Gonzalez, RAMFT
Enrique Gonzalez is a pre-licensed clinical therapist with more than a decade of experience in the behavioral and mental health field. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Human Services from California Baptist University in 2021 and recently completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at California State University, San Bernardino in May 2025.
Enrique’s clinical practice is grounded in evidence-based and trauma-informed modalities. His therapeutic framework integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems Theory, and relapse-prevention models for addiction recovery. He also incorporates trauma-informed interventions to support nervous-system regulation, emotional processing, and increased psychological resiliency.
With extensive experience working with children and adolescents ages 5–17, Enrique is skilled in supporting youth through emotional, developmental, and behavioral challenges, while also collaborating with caregivers and family systems to promote sustainable change.
Enrique is deeply committed to amplifying the voices and lived experiences of the individuals, couples, and families he works with. He approaches therapy through a lens of cultural humility, collaboration, and genuine empathy—believing that healing is most powerful when clients feel seen, heard, and empowered in their own growth. His goal is to create a therapeutic space that fosters safety, authenticity, and long-term transformation.

Clinician
Jacquelyn Spalding, RAMFT
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Clinician
Danielle Sanchez, LMFT
I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University in 2018 and have over seven years of experience working in outpatient mental health programs serving the forensic population. My work has included supporting men and women who have been incarcerated, are on probation and/or parole, and who have experienced chronic homelessness. I also have experience working with women who were incarcerated during pregnancy, helping them transition back into the community and into motherhood.
I have worked with individuals experiencing a wide range of concerns, including addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, past sexual abuse, life transitions, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, relationship and family challenges, self-esteem issues, self-harm behaviors, and grief and loss. I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, and I tailor my work to meet each client’s unique needs. My therapeutic style integrates client-centered, narrative, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, Gestalt, and mindfulness-based approaches.
My role in the therapeutic process is to support clients in improving their overall quality of life. You are the expert in your own life, and I am here to walk alongside you as you navigate challenges, build insight, and develop tools to move toward meaningful change. I specialize in addiction, with a focus on substance use, and I value creating a collaborative, respectful, and supportive space for growth.
Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy staying active, working out, reading, and spending quality time with my family.

Clinician
Leann Gonzalez, LMFT
I’m Leann Gonzalez, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. I offer whole-person care in a safe, transparent, and compassionate environment, honoring each client’s values, background, and lived experience.
For clients who desire it, I integrate faith and spirituality into the therapeutic process in a respectful and client-led way. My work focuses on healing complex trauma, strengthening relationships, navigating family conflict, and supporting clients through life transitions. I combine evidence-based approaches such as Family Systems, Trauma-Informed Care, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with practical tools and thoughtful reflection to help clients grow emotionally, relationally, and—when aligned—spiritually.
What distinguishes my work as a therapist is the way I bring both professional expertise and real-life perspective into the therapy space. Living with a chronic illness and overcoming complex trauma has shaped my understanding of resilience, uncertainty, and the emotional impact of long-term challenges. This lived experience deepens my empathy and allows me to meet clients with genuine compassion and understanding. And as a devoted Christian, my faith informs my values of humility, grace, and respect for each person’s journey.
I believe therapy is not about fixing people, but about walking alongside them. My approach emphasizes helping clients reach their own insights, strengthen self-trust, and develop clarity through reflection, curiosity, and practical support. Clients often describe my style as empathetic, grounded, and collaborative—focused on empowerment, not pressure.
My goal is to walk alongside you with empathy and clarity as you move toward healing, balance, and meaningful change.

Community & Engagement Coordinator
Faith Boyd
I love connecting with people and helping build a sense of community where everyone feels welcomed and supported. As the Community and Engagement Coordinator, I focus on outreach, relationship-building, and creating meaningful connections between individuals, families, and helpful resources. My goal is to make engagement feel genuine, approachable, and human.
Outside of work, you’ll usually find me at Disneyland, sipping way too much coffee, or binge-watching the same three shows on repeat—sometimes all in the same day!