Meet the Illuminate Team - Illuminate Psychotherapy®

Leya Navarro Solis, M.A., LMFT

Founder and Clinical Director
AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate
California LMFT#85493, Michigan LMFT#4101007456

Doctoral Student in Mental Health Leadership
Rossier School of Education
University of Southern California

Antioch University Los Angeles
MA Clinical Psychology (2012)

California State University Long Beach
BA Child Development & Family Studies (2009)

Wynn Sarden

Illuminate Practice Manager (2020)

A two-time cancer survivor specializing in healthcare administration, credentialing, compliance, care coordination, case management, and practice growth strategy — helping our clinicians build stronger systems, reduce operational burden, and scale care with purpose.

Natalie Atkinson, MA, LMFT

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
LMFT #161288

Pepperdine University,
MA Clinical Psychology (2022)

University of California Santa Cruz,
BS Cognitive Psychology (2018)

Specialties: OCD, Anxiety, Trauma, Life Transitions, Children & Teens, Relationship Issues

Ericca Fonseca, M.A., LMFT

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
LMFT #165113

Azusa Pacific University,
MA Clinical Psychology (2021)

Azusa Pacific University,
BA Psychology (2017)

Specialties: ADHD, Trauma, Relationship Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Women’s Health

Caitlin Shields, M.A., AMFT, APCC

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
AMFT# 160105

Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
APCC# 21363

National University
MA Counseling Psychology (2025)

California State University Fullerton
BA Psychology (2023)

Specialties: LGBTQ+, Parent-child relationships, Behavioral Issues, Trauma

Why Choose Us

Discover the reasons thiat set us apart.

Humanistic

We meet you where you are in the life span providing unconditional positive regard in a non-judgmental space, where we build a safe therapeutic alliance.

We provide in-person (preferred method) and also offer Telehealth video sessions. Our team strives to provide easy access to the gold standard of mental healthcare.

Expertise

Our team of clinicians specialize in evidence-based practices: Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Collaboration

We thrive on partnerships and teamwork, fostering collaborative efforts that result in long-lasting meaningful change within our clients.