Meet our Staff
Jeannie Beaumont, LMFT, Art Therapist (MFT 47817) Jeannie is the Clinical Director/Clinical Supervisor of the Manhattan Beach Community Counseling Center. A graduate of Loyola Marymount's Marriage and Family Therapy/Clinical Art Therapy program, Jeannie has been serving the South Bay community in her private practice, Art & Soul Art Therapy Studio, for over a decade. A native of the beach cities and a former intern at Manhattan Beach Community Counseling Center, Jeannie has cultivated deep roots here and is dedicated to serving those seeking help with creating more harmony in their life.
Monique Bartecek, AMFT 112184
Monique earned her Master’s Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from California State University, Long Beach in 2018. She has provided therapy at a women’s shelter and at Jewish Family & Children’s Services in Long Beach for over a year. She has experience treating children, adolescents, and adults with diverse backgrounds and a range of concerns. She has primarily worked with cases involving domestic violence, substance abuse, trauma, depression, and anxiety. Monique has an open theoretical orientation and strives to assist her clients with an approach that is most suitable for them. She is passionate and dedicated to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for her clients. Monique is ready to work collaboratively with her clients so they may discover personal growth and healing.
Monique earned her Master’s Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from California State University, Long Beach in 2018. She has provided therapy at a women’s shelter and at Jewish Family & Children’s Services in Long Beach for over a year. She has experience treating children, adolescents, and adults with diverse backgrounds and a range of concerns. She has primarily worked with cases involving domestic violence, substance abuse, trauma, depression, and anxiety. Monique has an open theoretical orientation and strives to assist her clients with an approach that is most suitable for them. She is passionate and dedicated to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for her clients. Monique is ready to work collaboratively with her clients so they may discover personal growth and healing.
Brenda Perry, MA, AMFT 105764
Brenda completed her B.A in Psychology at Boston University and Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from the California School for Professional Psychology. She is currently finishing a Doctor of Psychology program (PsyD) at the California School for Professional Psychology. She is bilingual Spanish and has experience working with a diverse range of people. She has trained extensively in developing cultural competence and awareness. In addition to being a strong advocate for mind body wellness, she has experience working with a wide range of issues: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relational problems, addiction, financial problems, post natal depression and anxiety, child life/ parenting, infertility, loss and life transitions. She has experience working with the elderly, children, teenagers, adults, couples and families.
Brenda completed her B.A in Psychology at Boston University and Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from the California School for Professional Psychology. She is currently finishing a Doctor of Psychology program (PsyD) at the California School for Professional Psychology. She is bilingual Spanish and has experience working with a diverse range of people. She has trained extensively in developing cultural competence and awareness. In addition to being a strong advocate for mind body wellness, she has experience working with a wide range of issues: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relational problems, addiction, financial problems, post natal depression and anxiety, child life/ parenting, infertility, loss and life transitions. She has experience working with the elderly, children, teenagers, adults, couples and families.
Chanell Nealon, AMFT 131846
Chanell earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles in 2022. Chanell has a background working with diverse populations, particularly the BIPOC communities. Her background includes working with emerging adults in higher education, working with community based organizations, and re-entry programs. Chanell has worked with issues related to trauma, addiction, incarceration, intersectionality, relational issues, depression, anxiety and she puts an emphasis on self-love and self-care in her sessions. Chanell’s approach to therapy is eclectic and collaborative, giving clients a space to be an active participant in the therapeutic process and their own growth. Chanell has experience working with adolescents, adults, and couples, and is passionate about helping others with their personal development and healing.
Chanell earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles in 2022. Chanell has a background working with diverse populations, particularly the BIPOC communities. Her background includes working with emerging adults in higher education, working with community based organizations, and re-entry programs. Chanell has worked with issues related to trauma, addiction, incarceration, intersectionality, relational issues, depression, anxiety and she puts an emphasis on self-love and self-care in her sessions. Chanell’s approach to therapy is eclectic and collaborative, giving clients a space to be an active participant in the therapeutic process and their own growth. Chanell has experience working with adolescents, adults, and couples, and is passionate about helping others with their personal development and healing.
Brittany Anvari, AMFT 128113
Brittany completed her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at California State University, Dominguez Hills and her B.A. in Psychology at UCLA. She has provided therapy to adults, adolescents, children and families. Through her role as a Therapist and Group Facilitator at Cancer Support Community South Bay, she has gained extensive experience with issues such as chronic illness and pain, death and dying, and grief and loss. She also has experience working with clients who present with such issues as trauma, depression, anxiety, and relational issues. Brittany uses an eclectic and collaborative approach to working with clients which includes acceptance, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, and fostering self-compassion.
Brittany completed her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at California State University, Dominguez Hills and her B.A. in Psychology at UCLA. She has provided therapy to adults, adolescents, children and families. Through her role as a Therapist and Group Facilitator at Cancer Support Community South Bay, she has gained extensive experience with issues such as chronic illness and pain, death and dying, and grief and loss. She also has experience working with clients who present with such issues as trauma, depression, anxiety, and relational issues. Brittany uses an eclectic and collaborative approach to working with clients which includes acceptance, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, and fostering self-compassion.
Liz Jemielita, AMFT 121708
Liz is a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate, holding an MS in counseling from Cal State Northridge. Liz has provided counseling for a wide range of issues in various settings, including a community clinic, elementary and middle school, and in a shelter for people facing homelessness. Liz also has experience and training working with neurodiverse children and their siblings using play therapy and parent coaching. She enjoys working with teens and young adults on social and friendship skills, and is a certified instructor of the PEERS® program, developed at UCLA, for the enrichment of social and relational skills. While often using principles from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Liz is passionate about working in an open and collaborative way, using her client’s goals and values as a guide.
Liz is a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate, holding an MS in counseling from Cal State Northridge. Liz has provided counseling for a wide range of issues in various settings, including a community clinic, elementary and middle school, and in a shelter for people facing homelessness. Liz also has experience and training working with neurodiverse children and their siblings using play therapy and parent coaching. She enjoys working with teens and young adults on social and friendship skills, and is a certified instructor of the PEERS® program, developed at UCLA, for the enrichment of social and relational skills. While often using principles from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Liz is passionate about working in an open and collaborative way, using her client’s goals and values as a guide.