President
Kara West, LMFT

Hello! I'm Kara West, LMFT and I'm excited to serve on the local board as your President. I'm looking forward to collaborating with clinicians in the area and learning more about all of the amazing work each of you do. Having lived in Redding almost 10 years and although it has taken some time, I now officially call it home! I have discovered there are many things about the North State that are appealing - one of which is the work that I get to do.

A little bit about me, in 2013, I earned my Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and in 2017, I finished my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. I have a huge passion for working with the underserved population. I spent a little over 6 years working in Child Welfare, and currently, I work for Shasta County Office of Education; I also see clients in private practice.

As a clinician, my goal is to join in this process of self-discovery and through our work together, we can gain new insights, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience to face moments of uncertainty with confidence.

I’m excited to join the lead RRC-CAMFT chapter as your new President! I’m looking forward to getting to know others in the field and learning how I can best support you.

P.S. In my free time, I enjoy comedic relief, tacos, dog walks, listening to podcasts, and trying out new recipes!

Past President
Marguerite "Meg" Ferrell, LMFT

I’ve been visiting my family in Redding since 1989, and I’ve always loved the sense of community here. In 2020, I made the decision to leave the hustle and bustle of Southern California and move to Redding, and I’m so grateful to call this beautiful place home. Living in the North State has been a dream come true, with opportunities to enjoy biking, hiking, and boating—plus, it’s incredible to drive around without the stress of traffic!

After working as a social worker with Children’s Services (CPS) in Riverside County, I decided to pursue a second career in therapy and opened my practice in February 2023. I specialize in helping people heal from childhood trauma, guiding them to reclaim their lives and find strength. I’ve received extensive training in EMDR (Levels 1 & 2), Brainspotting (Levels 1 & 2), Prepare/Enrich, Solution-Focused Therapy, and DBT.

I have been truly honored to serve the RCC-CAMFT community as your 2025 President and deeply valued the opportunity to serve and connect with our amazing members of RRC-CAMFT!

Vice President
Michael Stroble, LMFT

Michael Stroble is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has been practicing since 2018. He is a Simpson University graduate who earned his Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology after achieving his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at California State University Sacramento. He has been working with children and families for over 20 years mainly focused on behavioral change. Michael has been treating youth with moderate to severe mental health symptomology for the last 6 years. He practices a person centered, strength based, trauma informed approach to therapeutic services. He is a strong believer in the healing power of relationship and often utilizes Humanistic Therapy techniques, Play Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Positive Psychology when working with kids and families. On the weekends you can find him enjoying the rivers and lakes that surround our community.

Program Coordinator
Paul Kinnard, LMFT

With a love of academia Paul is a southern California translate who moved to the Redding area in late 2016 after obtaining a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Cal State Fullerton. Paul turned his attention to Simpson University to gain his masters degree in Clinical Psychology.  With a passion for hiking, kayaking and camping Paul has found endless opportunities for self care in the wilds of northern California.  

Paul utilizes evidence-based approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). He has been part of SCHC for over a year and provides services at Anderson Family Health Center.

Treasurer
Jennifer Grovet, LMFT

After graduating from Walla Walla University, I taught General Psychology and provided counseling and academic advisement to students at Walla Walla Community College. The last 22 years of experience have been at Victor Community Support Services in Redding.

When I started at Victor, I was an MFT Intern working primarily which children under fourteen years of age. Later, my practice shifted to primarily teens and young adults. In 2008, I became licensed and took over supervision of the Therapeutic Behavioral Services Program which supports children with severe mental health concerns and frequent crisis symptoms that put their placement at constant risk. These children receive a high volume of individual and family services to help stabilize the client in their current setting. In 2010, I was promoted to full time supervision of unlicensed staff and continued oversight of the TBS program.

During that time, I supervised and mentored many associates and students toward licensure utilizing my interests in TFCBT, DBT, and Reflective Supervision. In May 2024, I attained certification as a supervisor through California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT). I continue to be passionate about building and maturing the talents and competency of clinical staff.

Membership Coordinator
Cynde Code, AMFT

I have been a registered associate therapist for two years. My background of interest and compassion in serving others is clearly evidenced in my eleven years of social work service. During my time as a social worker for Shasta County, I worked primarily in the child welfare system, helping to foster safety for children and improve supports to vulnerable populations. I have also worked with the Shasta County housing program where I continued to hone my knowledge of community resources and foster connections with programs that would assist my clients. I am highly resourceful and utilize my community connections to help others with meeting basic needs. My experience in social services led me to seek a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Simpson University. I graduated from that program in Fall of 2023. I joined the Victor Community Support Services team in September 2025 as a clinician.

In my role as membership coordinator, I look forward to serving the clinical community in joining, collaborating, and connection. 

Pre-licensed Member at Large
Kendra Wells, AMFT

Having called Redding home since 2013, Kendra is a pre-licensed therapist, life coach, mentor, entrepreneur, and community leader dedicated to fostering meaningful change at both the individual and systems levels. With a strong background in higher education, behavioral health, and organizational leadership, she has served on multiple local school and community boards and continues to support board initiatives and community development efforts, contributing her expertise to initiatives that foster growth and connection.

Her academic achievements include earning a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide with honors, Summa Cum Laude and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with honors from Simpson University, where she was inducted into Alpha Sigma Lambda. Kendra has been recognized for her contributions and professional excellence, including receiving a 2025 TDC Award and the 2025 RRC–CAMFT Pre-Licensed Award.

In her clinical work, Kendra utilizes an integrative approach grounded in Attachment Theory, prioritizing trust, safety, and connection in the therapeutic relationship. She offers compassionate support to clients and the community, addressing diverse needs with specialized knowledge. She enjoys working with adults, teens, couples, and families, with her field of interest on dysfunctional family systems, trauma, attachment, codependency, depression, anxiety, and addictions. Her advanced trainings include areas in trauma and attachment, personality disorders, ADHD, narcissistic abuse, and life coaching, along with formal training through the Gottman Institute. This multidisciplinary perspective allows her to provide thoughtful, individualized, and holistic care.

Outside of her professional life, Kendra cherishes time with her husband and children. She enjoys exploring new restaurants and traveling, always seeking opportunities to create meaningful experiences with her family.

Technology & Social Media Coordinator
Tristanne Stewart, LMFT LPCC

Tristanne has been practicing psychotherapy since 2019. She received her Bachelors of Science in Psychology through Southern Oregon University in 2018, and her Master's in Counseling Psychology from National University in 2020. Tristanne started her psychotherapy journey in the nonprofit sector and branched out into private practice in 2024. She has since become a clinical supervisor for her associates in her expanding practice.

Tristanne has an Integrative Psychotherapy approach, which allows the client and therapist to collaborate on finding the best therapy approach for the client. She believes that an important aspect in therapy is building a strong therapeutic relationship with trust, compassion, and honesty. She enjoys working with adult women and teens with her field of focus being prenatal and postpartum mental health, couples, trauma healing through brainspotting and somatic experiencing, personality disorders, and survivors of narcissism.

Some of the specialty trainings Tristanne has received include: brainspotting phase 1, phase 2 and Intensives, EMDR, Postpartum Depression and Related Disorders, Advanced Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment of Personality Disorders, EFT for couples, Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician, and Trauma Informed Yoga for therapists. 

Non-Board Positions

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