Our Professional Staff

David Linder

• Specialty
  He specializes in the treatment of Bipolar Disorder in all age groups, other Mood Disorders, Anxiety disorders, ADHD, Psychotic Disorders and Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
• Degrees
  M.D. of Medicine
• Training
  A Fellowship trained Child, Adolescent, Adult and Forensic Psychiatrist who has been practicing since 1991. He has been a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and is a past President of the Central California Regional Organization of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists. Dr. Linder has been listed again in "Guide to America's Top Mental Health Professionals" by the Independent Consumer's' Research Council of America.

Renae Linder

• Specialty
  She specializes in treating Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Mood Disorders, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and other Anxiety Disorders in Children, Adolescents, and Adults.
• Degrees
  M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
• Training
  A Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing since 1990. Ms. Linder had the honor of being listed every year in "Guide to America's "Top Mental Health Professionals" by the independent Consumers' Research Council of America. Ms. Linder is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist who specializes in evidenced based treatment and is consistently evaluated as having treatment outcomes in the top third of all providers. She previously was the Coordinator of the Veterans Administrations Dual Diagnosis and Substance Abuse Treatment Programs, and Coordinator for Sierra Vista Children's Residential Treatment Program. Ms. Linder recently presided as the principal investigator for an ADHD study. Ms. Linder also supervises interns that provide free and low cost mental health services in our clinic and for our community.

Inez Brabeck

• Specialty
  Joined LPG in 2013 and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Registered Art Therapist.
• Degrees
  Psy.D, LMFT
• Training
  Joined LPG in 2013 and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Registered Art Therapist. She has been a practicing Clinician for over 22 years. Ms. Brabeck specializes in family issues and depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, chronic mental illness, grief/loss, and life transitions. She has extensive experience as both an individual and group therapist with couples, families, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. She has provided therapeutic services in inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings, as well as in the partial hospitalization program at Cedar Sinai Department of Psychiatry. Her treatment cycle is cognitive-behavioral; process oriented, and utilizes the art therapy modality.

Kenneth Jones

• Specialty
  Addictions (alcohol, drugs, love, and sex), Adult Children of Alcoholic/Divorce/ Dysfunctional Families, Aviophobia (Fear of Flying), Geriatrics, Forensics, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Marriage/Family/Relationship issues, Mood & Psychotic disorders, Self-concept and esteem issues, and Trauma.
• Degrees
  M.Ed., Ed.S., LMFT
• Training & Experience:

  Joined LPG in 2015; licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in 1987, Ken has provided individual, family, and group therapy to adolescents and adults in outpatient, academic, residential, medical clinic, hospital, and correctional facilities since 1979. Ken also has taught, trained, and supervised clinicians, provided testimony before State of California legislative committees addressing needs of runaway children and their families, and provided education and training to multiple governmental bodies and community organizations as well as to the Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration.

  Clients and colleagues describe Ken as, “…kind and caring… gentle and thoughtful… calm, supportive, and attentive…”

  Treatment Philosophy: One often enters therapy to relieve emotional suffering that has existed for several years and had painful impact upon one’s life. Sometimes therapy begins under duress, at the direction and control of family, a spouse, an employer, or a court. Whatever the impetus, therapy is a journey of telling of one’s story, discovery, healing, and setting and achieving therapeutic goals. The therapist’s role is to assist, to walk along side, not direct or lead, a client through his or her journey to achieve their desired goals.

  Treatment Approach: Ken employs Client-centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, Insight, Interpersonal, and Family Systems therapies often coupled with client-appropriate psycho-education that may include biographies/novels, workbooks, and movies.

Eloisa Smith

• Specialties: A licensed marriage and family therapist. Her practice includes mood and personality disorders, anxiety disorders, Marriage/Family/Relationship issues, life stages and transitions, women's issues, self-concept and esteem issues.

  Eloisa Joined LPG in 2016. She has 18 years of experience in working with children, adolescents and adults. She is bilingual, providing services in English and Spanish and has experience working with diverse populations and is sensitive to concerns related to spirituality, culture, sexuality and gender.

  Eloisa believes in tailoring her therapeutic approach to the specific needs of her client, drawing from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Family Systems, and Humanistic and Psychodynamic approaches. She views her role as therapist as meeting the client wherever they are with their issues and then supporting them along the path towards well being.

Lisa Hammon

• Specialties include: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Bipolar, Eating Disorders, Family Therapy, Panic Disorders, Personality Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Survivors of Abuse and Women's Issues.

Kristina Rockholt

• Specialties include: Anxiety Issues, Abuse Issues, Alcohol/Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Bipolar Issues, Chronic Illness, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Infertility Issues, Depression, Marital Therapy, Men's Issues, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Women's Issues.

Dr. Lewis Charles Carr

• Dr. Carr chaired the Psychology Section of the Department of Psychiatry at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina before transitioning his clinical practice to California.

  He has maintained active outpatient clinical practice schedules as a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology.

  He practiced in New York City for ten years and he coordinated the Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Training Program at The Institute of Living/Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut where he maintained staff privileges in the Department of Psychiatry. Assessment and treatment roles were sustained within the Hartford Hospital/Institute of Living Program for professionals in need of supportive treatment.

  He is a member of the American Psychological Association and National Register of Health Service Psychologists who has completed frequent education and training in psychotherapy methods, psychological testing, and behavioral health. He has presented specialty treatment methods to professionals at psychotherapy and behavioral health conferences.

Tinelle Evans

• Specialty: Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender, Alcohol/Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorders, Grief Counseling, Career Issues, Family Therapy, Multicultural, Major Depression, Parenting Issues, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Sexual Orientation Issues, Spiritual Issues, Stress Management/Relaxation, Suicidal Patient, Ages 12 - 85.

  Degrees: Master's of Counseling with specialization in Career Counseling, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

  Tinelle has worked 3 years at a counseling center for the transgender population, and has experience working with individuals of multiple cultures, ages and alternative lifestyles. She is passionate about different cultures, religions and experiences. Tinelle's primary purpose as a therapist is to build a collaborative therapeutic relationship with the client using a variety of perspectives to fit the need of the client. Some of these perspectives may include; Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness.

Nnaemeka "Emeka" Anosike

• Nnaemeka "Emeka" Anosike is a nurse practitioner who holds two national board certifications with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Mr. Anosike earned his Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Nnaemeka has experience in working with children, adolescents, adults and older adults who have psychosocial disorders, developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges. Additionally, Emeka has a basic proficiency in medical Spanish and speaks Igbo fluently.

  Degrees: MSN, MPH

Derek Becker, LMFT

• Derek is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been providing therapeutic services for nearly a decade. Derek has worked with all ages in numerous settings. He has experience in public schools, hospitals, treatment centers, youth facilities and jails. Derek takes a Solution Focused approach and utilizes the strengths of the client to facilitate change. While Derek has experience with all ages, genders and backgrounds, he has a passion to assist men and adolescents in becoming the best father, son, husband, partner and friend they desire.

Jason Briggs