Katrina Wood, Ph.D, CEO and founder
Dr. Wood is an author, lecturer and blogger focusing on psychotherapy, emotional healing, communications, relationships and work-life balance. Her latest book is titled, “That’s Not What I Said.” She writes the psychotherapy blog Healing Psych.
Dr. Wood forged a passion for understanding and treating complex trauma states within individuals and within family systems.
With a simple center mission statement that “no one should suffer pain in isolation,” Wilshire/Valley Therapy Center is committed to the idea that healing results from creating a “relational home” (R D Stolorow), a sacred nonjudgmental space where clinician and client collaborate for healing and improvement in all aspects of life.
Dr. Wood is a successful entrepreneur, certified life coach and consultant with extensive experience in business operations. She was born in the U.K. Her upcoming “We Talk in the Workplace” is the first in a series of “We Talk” books.
Art Wood, general business/management affairs, Wilshire/Valley Therapy Center. With a background in entertainment and production, he also serves as CFO for Wilshire/Valley Therapy Center and Administration Services, incorporating more than 25 years of management and business experience. He has a keen interest in psychology.
> All business and management communications should be directed to Art Wood at connect (at) wilshirecenter.net
Rosie Clark, Center manager. Originally from New Jersey, Rosie brings a wealth of experience to Wilshire/Valley, her career spanning 15 years in various management positions. Bilingual: Spanish.
Cinthia Lecaros Scarpati, administration management assistant. Bachelor’s degree in psychology and working on her master’s in marriage and family therapy. Joined Wilshire/Valley in 2018. Bilingual: Spanish.
Patricia Bohan, administrative assistant. Helps veterans and Kaiser members with scheduling and insurance benefit verification. Bachelor’s degree in psychology, and a master’s in curriculum and instruction. Dedicated to providing compassionate, efficient support. Joined our practice in 2024.
Lexi Avina, assistant to Dr. Wood. Experienced in contract administration, auditing and office operations. She is passionate about creating efficient processes, and providing dependable support to colleagues and clients. Enjoys helping teams stay on track and ensuring daily operations run smoothly.
Crystal Young, general assistant/virtual assistant. Supporting mental health professionals for more than 10 years. Works intake for verification of mental health benefits and provides follow-ups. Office support for Wilshire/Valley. Background in administration and business management.
Glenn Abel
Web site direction and online editorial. Operates Internet Forestry, a full-service company for the development of business web sites and blogs, based in Los Angeles and Albuquerque, N.M. Search engine optimization.