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Therapist
CEO/ Therapist
Daisy De Jesus, LMFT
Daisy De Jesus is a dedicated mental health leader with years of experience in therapy and community-based services. As CEO of Step by Step Family Therapy, she combines clinical expertise with a deep passion for serving individuals and families in need.
Known for her compassionate approach and strong leadership, Daisy has guided teams, developed trauma-informed programs, and helped countless clients find healing and hope. Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to equity, inclusion, and the belief that with the right support, everyone can take meaningful steps toward wellness.
Alondra Conde, ACSW
Alondra Conde, ACSW, is a proud graduate of USC’s School of Social Work. With a passion for helping children heal and grow, she provides support for issues like anxiety, trauma, and behavioral challenges. Alondra has worked in school settings, community mental health, and private practice, using a warm, child-centered approach that incorporates play, art, and storytelling. She also leads workshops for parents and educators, advocating for early mental health support and trauma-informed care. Alondra is known for her empathy, creativity, and dedication to helping families thrive.
Therapist
Ricardo Sigala, AMFT
Ricardo Sigala, AMFT is a dedicated therapist with over 11 years of experience in mental health services and 1 year of direct clinical practice as a therapist. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chicano Studies, a Master’s degree in Humanities, and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. Ricardo brings a diverse and compassionate approach to his work, integrating therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Strength-Based approaches, Narrative Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, among others. His passion lies in supporting individuals, families, and communities through culturally responsive and client-centered care.
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Ricardo Melendrez, AMFT
My path to becoming an unarmed mobile crisis responder for the City of Los Angeles was shaped by nearly three decades of walking with people through moments of learning, struggle, and healing. For 17 years, I taught in both public and private schools, helping young minds grow. I then spent six years as a wraparound and FSP therapist in Service Area 6 (South Los Angeles), standing beside children, teens, and families as they navigated their deepest wounds and brightest hopes. Later, I brought the same steady presence to adults as an FSP therapist in Service Area 7 (Southeast Los Angeles), accompanying them through the labyrinth of mental health challenges and the difficult but hopeful work of recovery.
Therapist
Emma Reyes Lopez, LCSW
I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker and first-generation Latina, passionate about helping people heal, grow, and feel empowered in their mental health journey.
I’ve worked with children, teens, and adults facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and relationship issues. I have supported individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those impacted by school-related stress, foster care, behavioral concerns, self-harm or suicidal thoughts, and housing instability.
My experience varies from school setting, community mental health, and private practice. I am trained in the following evidence-based practices: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Seeking Safety, and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I believe therapy should be a collaborative process, together, we’ll create a plan that fits your unique needs, goals, and strengths.
