Meet Our Counselors

Helping people become healthier, stronger, and more empowered

Supervised by licensed Psychologists and Marriage and Family Therapists, our clinical training program allows students to experience treating a range of mental health issues through the broad spectrum of people we serve.

Elizabeth Nims

Frank Reyes

Karli Rutledge

Olivia Edwards

Valerie Grijalva

Dr. Darcey Johnston

Melanie Castillo, LMFT

Training Director

Clinical Supervisor

Victoria Martinez

Angela Parry

Danielle Jansen

Dr. Ben Ross

Farbod Khalafi

Straight Talk Clinic has built a reputation as one of the premier training facilities for students in master’s and doctoral-level programs leading to licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist by the Board of Behavioral Sciences or Psychologist by the Board of Psychology. For over 40 years, we have trained and prepared mental health professionals for impactful careers throughout Orange County.