Support and Care
Hub staff come from social work, education, and clinical fields, bringing expertise and real-world insight to working with clients in all of our programs.
James Dixon
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Vice President of the Community Mental Health Hub
James provides administrative oversight of the Community Mental Health Hub at Hanna Center to ensure the delivery of high-quality mental health services. He has over 20 years of experience in criminal justice and behavioral health. He served as a correctional officer and a state trooper in Virginia and has provided leadership to outpatient, residential, and transitional housing programs. James has a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, a Master of Education in Educational Management from Strayer University, a Master of Science in Psychology, and a doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology from Walden University. Mr. Dixon enjoys reading, listening to music, and spending time with family.
Noeli Cardenas Zamora
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Clinical Director, Community Mental Health Hub at Hanna
Noeli Cardenas Zamora is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with many years of clinical experience providing treatment to children and adults in various sectors of the mental health community in both Southern and Northern California. As a licensed clinical supervisor, she has overseen the administration of treatment programs that facilitate clinical services for at risk children, families, and adults. Noeli is a bilingual/bicultural provider with specialized training in the areas of trauma, grief and loss, behavioral analysis, intimate partner relations and Latinx women. Noeli has been an invited speaker in the areas of clinical treatment of children, professional development, and overcoming barriers to mental health recovery. She is a distinguished graduate of Pepperdine University where she received specialized training in the areas of assessment and treatment of Latinx clients. She was also appointed as adjunct faculty at Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology.
Selene Ayala, M.S., AMFT # 145069
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Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Selene Ayala is a bilingual Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Selene graduated from California State University, Northridge’s Marriage and Family Therapy Master’s program. Selene has experience working in the areas of trauma, intimate partner relations, and children. Selene takes on a client-centered approach in her work that allows her to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship and establish a safe and supportive space for each individual. Selene recognizes that an individual’s cultural background helps shape their lived experiences; therefore, she strives to practice cultural humility. Selene is proud to be a Spanish-speaking therapist as it helps create greater accessibility to mental health services. Selene utilizes a multi-model approach that includes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play/Art Therapy, and Mindfulness. Selene is excited to further her career and provide trauma-informed care to community members.
Jonathan Cantu
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Community Health Navigator
Jonathan Cantu is excited to join the Community Mental Health Hub at Hanna as a Community Health Navigator. Having been raised in a Hispanic household by a single parent, he understands the critical role of external resources in supporting families. He is motivated to leverage his accumulated knowledge to ensure that individuals and families do not feel isolated during challenging times.
His background includes several years of experience in the medical field. He has held various positions, ranging from front desk duties at multiple facilities to admissions for treatment centers and case management with Section 8 Housing. He is eager to contribute to and help expand the Hub’s Community Health Worker program in Sonoma County.
Jonathan is a first-time father to his young son, Aziel, who has inspired him to infuse his work at the Hub with the same dedication and commitment he has learned in being a new parent. He hopes this enlightening experience will foster his personal and professional growth with Hanna Center.
Erminio Carreno, AMFT #145239
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Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Allie Clifford, AMFT #141383
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Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Emily Emmerson, AMFT #140473, APCC #14188
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Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Emily graduated from Sonoma State University in 2023 with her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. She completed her traineeship at Lomi Psychotherapy Clinic in Santa Rosa, where she received training and supervision in somatic psychotherapy. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from U.C. Berkeley as well as a master’s degree in linguistics from San Francisco State University.
Prior to completing her counseling degree, Emily spent five years working as a mental health counselor at Buckelew Programs, a non-profit organization that provides specialty mental health services to low-income residents of Sonoma County. This gave her invaluable experience in crisis intervention, teamwork, understanding of mental health challenges and the recovery process, and knowledge of local community mental health resources.
Fay Hartje, M.A., AMFT #140576, APCC #14232
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Clinical Compliance Manager/Clinician, Mental Health Hub
Alexandra Hensley, M.S., AMFT# 140721
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Clinician, Mental Health Hub
Saul Hernandez
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Saul Hernandez received his MA in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in MFT with Latino Communities from Pepperdine University and his BA in Sociology with an Applied Psychology minor from UC Santa Barbara. Saul has experience working with children and families from south and east Los Angeles providing bilingual and bicultural mental health services. Saul was born and raised in Mexico and his interests are working with Latinos, immigrants, and men’s mental health. Saul utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and humanistic approach among other therapeutic orientations to meet the needs of his clients. In his free time Saul enjoys fishing, watching sports and traveling.
Cindy Herrera, LMFT #105007
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Clinical Supervisor, Community Hub
Juanita Hernandez
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Community Health Navigator
Juanita has been working with the community for many years as a family engagement coordinator. She is excited to bring her knowledge, insight, and experience into her new role as a Community Health Navigator (CHN). Her role is to help community members learn about and connect with helpful mental health-related resources available to them. As a bilingual CHN, she is passionate about working with underserved Sonoma County residents and helping them access services that will improve their quality of life.
Anna Lacey, LCSW #79375
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Anna has worked in the mental health arena for her entire adult life. She has worked and studied in several Latin American countries but has called the Bay Area home since 2005. Anna loves to work with individuals, families, and couples. She has an extensive background in supporting adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety and depression, survivors of trauma including complex trauma, as well as individuals battling addiction. Anna received her Master’s in Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley, and is also an alumnus of Carleton College and the University of Chile. Additionally, she has obtained a Certificate in Clinical Trauma Professional Level II (CCTP-II). Anna is bilingual in Spanish.
Anna incorporates mindfulness and self-compassion in therapy sessions and utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy in her practice. She endeavors to create a safe space for clients in order to address the real issues causing distress and to develop effective strategies to reach and maintain a higher quality of life. Anna is here to help and understands how overwhelming and scary life can be. Therapy can be intense, but it can also be a comforting space for nonjudgmental self exploration and growth.
Amanda Reyes, MSW
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Amanda has passionately devoted herself to serving communities with a profound focus on advocating for marginalized populations in society. Initially earning her BSW, she pursued an MSW at the esteemed University of Texas at Austin, driven by her unwavering commitment to enhancing the support provided to children and families—a cause she has championed for over five years. Her extensive experience spans working within educational settings and providing therapeutic services to survivors of abuse and individuals navigating the foster care system. Amanda’s aspiration is to further refine her clinical expertise, empowering future clients to navigate and heal from their trauma experiences with resilience and self-compassion.
Lucy Rodriguez
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Quality Assurance Coordinator
At the Community Mental Health Hub in Hanna, Lucy is the Quality Assurance Coordinator. She works under the guidance of the Compliance Manager and Clinical Director to ensure Hub services meet the highest standards. With over ten years of hospital experience in various roles, Lucy excels in customer service, insurance verification, case management, and patient financial assistance. She is bilingual and well-versed in both government and commercial insurance plans.
As a wellness ambassador, she is passionate about contributing to a greater cause. Inspired by her teenage son and the youth that Hanna serves, she wants to ensure that individuals served by the Hub receive the coverage and services they need to thrive.