Our goal at Restoration is that through the counseling process, you would receive back more than what was lost. That you would not just be returned to a prior state of functioning, but that you would surpass it. That you would discover and love the whole you.
Sherie Mahlberg
Founder, CEO, and Clinical Director
LMFT, M.A., CISM, EMDR, EFT
Meet Our Staff
SHERIE MAHLBERG
Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist LMFT92236
Executive Clinical Director
*****FIRST RESPONDERS ONLY***
Sherie Mahlberg is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in first responders, their spouses, and their families. Among her areas of expertise are Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD), Peer Support, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Sherie received a Bachelors of Arts degree from Bethany Colleges of the Assemblies of God and a Master’s degree in Psychology from California Southern University. Sherie is currently pursuing a Doctorate degree.
As a Christian, Sherie can provide faith based therapy that stays true to Christian values if that is a desired focus of therapy.
In addition to providing counseling, Sherie is the owner and Executive Clinical Director of Restoration Family Counseling where she provides leadership, vision, direction, and supervision. Sherie and her husband have been married for over 25 years and have three children. Sherie comes from a public safety family which includes military, police, dispatch and fire. Sherie’s husband is a fire battalion chief and she has a son who is a police officer.
KRISTIE HOPPER
Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist LMFT112759
Kristie Hopper is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in first responders, military service members, individuals, relationship disruptions in couples and families, and those recovering from trauma. Among her areas of expertise are Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Trauma Informed Care (TIC), Attachment Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, stress management, and mindfulness techniques.
Kristie received a Bachelors of Arts degree from Brandman University and a Master’s degree in Psychology also from Brandman University.
Kristie can provide faith based therapy if that is a desired focus of therapy.
In addition to providing counseling, Kristie works as a clinical supervisor.
BRENNA REPARD
Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist LMFT111587
Brenna Repard is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in first responders, individuals, couples, families, and children. Among her areas of expertise are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Nurturing Parenting Programs, Postpartum Depression (PPD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, stress, and relationship conflicts.
Brenna received a Bachelors of Science degree from St. Mary’s College of California and a Master’s degree in Psychology from Chapman University.
In addition to providing counseling, Brenna is a clinical supervisor. She has experience as a personal trainer and the promotion of the benefits of sports nutrition as it relates to moods and mental health. Brenna is married to a first responder and is the mother of two young children.
KRISTEN BOOTHE
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist LMFT42128
Kristen Boothe is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with first responders, military families, individuals, and couples. She is experienced in the areas of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), relationship issues, divorce, co-parenting, blending families, infidelity, depression, anxiety, trauma, drug and alcohol related issues and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Kristen received a Bachelors of Arts degree from Sonoma State University and a Master’s degree in Psychology from Saint Mary’s College of California.
In addition to providing counseling, Kristen has previous experience as a clinical supervisor and trainer. Kristen has been married to her husband, who is a first responder, for 16 years and they have four sons.
JOSH TODT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist AMFT108246 and Professional Clinical Counselor APCC5384
Joshua Todt is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor who specializes in first responders, individuals, couples, and children. Among his areas of expertise are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), mood and anxiety disorders, and grief and anger issues.
Joshua received his Bachelors of Arts from California State University Sacramento and a Masters degree in Counseling and Psychology from the University of San Francisco.
In addition to providing counseling, Josh has over twenty-seven years of law enforcement experience and recently retired as a Deputy Sheriff. He was a POST certified Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Instructor and worked as a Peer Support member for seventeen years. Joshua is a third generation law enforcement officer. He has been married twenty-seven years and has three children.
JOSHUA CAPPER
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
AMFT118425
Joshua Capper is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in first responders, individuals, and couples. Among his areas of specialty is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Brain Spotting, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), trauma, attachment issues, domestic violence or abuse, neglect, and relational concerns.
Joshua received his Bachelor of Arts and a Masters of Science degree in Psychology from California State University Stanislaus. He also holds Associates's degrees in Fire Science and Business Administration.
In addition to providing counseling, Josh is a current professional firefighter with experience in all ranks of the organization including at the Chief Officer Level. He has over twenty-five years of firefighting experience and is a licensed paramedic.
TAWNY CHESTNUT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
AMFT128205
Tawny Chestnut is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Credentialed School Counselor who specializes in individuals, children, couples, and families. Tawny particularly enjoys working with education and/or behavior challenges in children and teens, individuals with ADD/ADHD, life transitions (e.g divorce, moving, loss), Perinatal/Postpartum Mood Disorders, and those who suffer from any form of anxiety and/or depression. Among her areas of expertise are Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), person-centered therapy, family systems therapy, and brainspotting.
Tawny received a Bachelors of Arts degree from California State University, Fresno and a Master’s degree in Counseling with a dual specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy/Professional Clinical Counseling and School Counseling from St. Mary's College of California.
Tawny comes from a long lineage of military, police, and fire. Tawny's husband is a California Highway Patrolman and they have a young son.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist LMFT51188
NATALY KUZNETSOV
Board Certified Psychiatric
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
MS, RN, ACCNS-AG, PMHNP-BC,
CEN, TCRN, CCRN, CFRN
*****FIRST RESPONDERS ONLY***
Nataly is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner practicing in the state of California. Her passion is to support First Responders and Healthcare workers' mental health. This population faces unique challenges and has a unique culture, which can only be understood by being a part of it. Nataly has been a part of that culture for over 13 years, working in various hospitals, being part of a 911 system, and responding to disasters both nationally and internationally.
Nataly graduated with a Master's Degree from the University of California in San Francisco and a post-masters from the University of Cincinnati in 2021. Nataly is a creator of a non-profit organization "Disaster Responder Assets Network" that has been providing various mental health services to First Responders and Disaster Relief Responders over the last five years. She founded a peer support program at a Level 2 Trauma hospital in Santa Clara County. She has created and taught classes about cultural competency to mental health providers and peer responders serving the needs of First Responders and Healthcare workers. She was featured on KTVU-2, Fox-40, Daytime Cares Event, KVON Radio, FireRescue1.com, Arizona Health and Living, and Voice of America News discussing the mental health needs of First Responders and Healthcare Workers.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist LMFT129685
KELLY HAVEN
Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
LMFT129685
Kelly Haven is a Registered Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in emergency medical services personnel, active and retired military, individuals, couples, adolescents, and children. Among her areas of expertise are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), trauma, depression, anxiety, and working with parents of children who have special needs.
Kelly received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brandman University and a Master’s degree in Psychology with a dual emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and Clinical Counseling from Brandman University.
Kelly was previously a first responder as an Emergency Medical Technician. She has a longstanding family history of military and civil service. Kelly and her husband have four sons and two grandchildren.
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist AMFT114524
TERESA HOOD
Associate Marriage and
Family Therapist
AMFT114524
Teresa Hood is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with children and their families, individuals, and couples. Among her areas of expertise are psychological, emotional, and spiritual issues, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and relational concerns.
Teresa received a Bachelor of Science degree from Grand Canyon University and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide.
As a Christian, Teresa can provide faith-based therapy that stays true to Christian values if that is a desired focus of therapy.
In addition to providing counseling, Teresa serves in church ministry and is a children’s pastor. Several members of Teresa's family currently serve their community in law enforcement. Teresa has been married for over thirty-five years, with adult children and grandchildren.
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist AMFT108597
ED CHICOINE
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
LMFT133027
Ed Chicoine is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with first responders, individuals, couples, and children. Among his areas of expertise is Critical Incident Stress Management, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Peer Support, depression, anxiety, and relationships.
Ed received a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Columbia University and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University.
Ed is a retired sheriff's deputy with thirty years of law enforcement experience. He also is a United States Air Force veteran. In addition to providing counseling, Ed has served as a peer counselor and a chaplain. Ed and his wife have been married for thirty years and have four children.
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor APCC6206
KRISTINA COOK
Associate Professional Clinical
Counselor APCC6206
Kristina Cook is a Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor who works with adult individuals, youth, couples, and families. Kristina particularly enjoys working with transitional-aged youth, adults, veterans, trauma, anxiety, and/or depression. Additionally, Kristina has experience working with individuals with disabilities, vocational and career counseling, and supporting individuals to overcome obstacles surrounding career transitions. Among her areas of expertise are incorporating Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and utilizing a person-centered approach in therapy.
Kristina received a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Tech University in Education specializing in Multidisciplinary Studies and a Master’s degree from California State University – Sacramento in Counseling with a dual focus on Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling and Professional Clinical Counseling.
Kristina’s husband is a Fire Captain and her brother-in-law is a Marine
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist LMFT126357
SONNIE HAMNER
Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist LMFT126357
Sonnie Hamner is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in first responders, individuals, couples, adolescents, and children. Among her areas of expertise are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotion-focused therapy (EFT), Brainspotting, Linguistic Analysis, Clinical Trauma and a Mental Health Integrated Medicine.
Sonnie received a Bachelors of Arts degree from Trinity Biblical University and a Masters of Arts degree from California Southern University.
As a Christian, Sonnie can provide faith based therapy that stays true to Christian values if that is a desired focus of therapy.
In addition to providing counseling, Sonnie is a pastor, has owned film production and project development companies. Sonnie was married for 45 years and is the mother of a Firefighter, grandmother to a Police Officer, and Auntie to many First Responders.
Office Manager
FRANKIE ALIPIO
Office Manager
Frankie Alipio is the office manager and oversees administrative operations. She is extremely familiar with the clinicians' areas of specializations, training, and availability to ensure all clients receive high-quality care. Frankie is an authentic and warm person who is eager to provide you with needed information and services.
In addition to her administrative work, Frankie is married and has a young daughter. She served our country as a Military Police Officer in the U.S Army. Frankie is the daughter of a police officer.
Patient Coordinator
SHANA GALE
Operations Director
Shana Gale is the Patient Coordinator and oversees patient intake and continuation appointments, phone calls, emails, questions, and daily interactions. She is familiar with the clinicians’ areas of specialization to ensure all clients receive high-quality treatment.
Shana is a retired United States Air Force veteran with 21 years of medical experience. Her broad expertise had her working for the Inspector General (IG) of Inspections for her last 4-years allowing her to utilize 17+ years of medical knowledge and personnel management skills to plan, conduct, and monitor the IG inspection activities for the Wing. She has been married to her husband for 19 years and they have two young children. Shana's husband is a Fire Captain.
Patient Coordinator
SHANIA DICOCHEA
Patient Service Representative
Shania Dicochea is the Patient Service Representative and assists with managing patient coordination. Shania is a welcoming addition to Restoration, eager and ready to assist all clients with important information and services.
Shania comes to Restoration with 3-years of medical experience and is currently working to complete her Ultrasound Technician certification. She is the daughter of a firefighter.