Meet Our Team
Gemma Bernes, ASW
Mariana Bordas, LMFT
Mariana Bordas, LMFT
Mariana started out as a therapist in the residential program and then became an Intake Coordinator, and now is the Intake and Outreach Manager. Mariana worked for many years as a social worker with children and adolescents in a psychiatric hospital setting. She has also worked in private practice and community clinics. Mariana enjoys staying connected to her Mexican heritage through traveling to see family and providing services in her native tongue of Spanish to families seeking services at SDCC. Mariana is kept very busy with two young children at home.
Melanie Burke, AMFT
Kristen Corkum, LPCC
Kristen Corkum, LPCC
Kristen is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Nationally Certified, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral (TF-CBT) therapist. She holds a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine from the Boston University School of Medicine since 2012. Prior to joining the San Diego Center for Children, Kristen was the Assistant Clinical Director at an intensive, residential treatment facility offering individual, family, and group therapies to youth and providing supervision and training to residential staff. She also served as a Clinical Supervisor and Trauma Studies Professor at Boston University School of Medicine for graduate medical students. In April 2020, Kristen was a guest speaker at the Association of Children’s Residential Centers (ACRC) 64th National Conference where she co-facilitated a presentation on recognizing and preventing the exploitation of youth in congregate care; highlighting the underrepresented needs and strengths of youth in residential systems and enhancing how families are supported.
As the Supervisor of Training at SDCC, Kristen has a passion for delivering trauma-informed, evidenced-based care and providing staff with empowering tools to enhance youth-centered, family-driven treatment. She believes that compassion, trust, and collaboration in treatment are essential components to healing and reminding youth that their voice and choice matters.
Rachel Glovinsky, ASW
Rachel Glovinsky, ASW
Intake Coordinator
Rachel Glovinsky is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where she earned a Master’s degree in Social Work. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Development from San Diego State University. Prior to joining the San Diego Center for Children team, Rachel worked as a Clinical Intern supporting the mental health needs of transitional aged youth (ages 16-25) through a full-service partnership program based in LA County. Rachel also has experience providing independent adoption services to a diverse caseload of families through her time as an Adoption Specialist Intern with the California Department of Social Services. In her work as an intake coordinator, Rachel is passionate about connecting youth and their families to services that best supports their individual needs. Outside of work, Rachel enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Paige Goldsmith, AMFT
Kimara Houseman, LMFT
Gabby Kligis, ASW
Gabby Kligis, ASW
Gabby Kligis holds a master’s degree in Social Work from Portland State University, and a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. She has worked with children, adolescents and their families in hospitals, outpatient, and residential settings with substance use and mental health diagnoses for the past 12 years. In her work, Gabby utilizes a variety of evidenced based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness techniques. Gabby is passionate about working with individuals and their families to improve relationships, increase self-esteem, and promote overall wellbeing.
Keely Lopes, ASW
Sara Lucchini, AMFT, APCC
Tina Poyser
Tina Poyser
Tina is a vital part of our Intake Team. Tina’s role is to help families understand and navigate services and their benefits. Tina comes to the Center with extensive experience working in the juvenile justice system by providing case management to youth on probation. Tina enjoys spending time with her family, working out, hiking, and playing Play Station.
Christine Roberts, ASW
Ervey Salinas, LMFT
Ervey Salinas, LMFT
Chief Programs Officer - Campus
Ervey Salinas has been the Senior Director of Residential Programs since 2018. Before taking on that title, Ervey worked in a variety of positions at SDCC, including Clinical Supervisor, Intake Coordinator, and Program Manager of both Children and Adolescent Residential programs. Ervey holds a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University, a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science and a Bachelor of Arts with a Field of Emphasis in Business and Leadership Studies. Prior to joining the team at SDCC, Ervey worked in inpatient psychiatric treatment, residential programs, and private practice.
What Ervey loves most about SDCC’s Residential Program is helping make a difference in the lives of children and families. “It’s an honor being part of a team that has such a passion for the well-being of youth and families.”
In his spare time, Ervey enjoys traveling and spending time with his two rescue dogs.
Ian Scully, AMFT
Ian Scully, AMFT
Residential Therapist
Ian Scully is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, holding a Master of Counseling degree with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University. His academic background also includes a Bachelor of Science in Biological Psychology with a minor in LGBTQ studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Prior to joining the San Diego Center for Children, Ian served as a Therapist at Polinsky Children’s Center. His dedication and impact in this role were recognized with the prestigious Community Partner of the Year award from Child Welfare Services, Central Region. This accolade reflects Ian's commitment to establishing robust and meaningful relationships, while consistently incorporating the valuable perspectives of the children he worked with.
Ian's professional journey includes a role at the Emergency Screening Unit, where he served as a Clinician, assessing and stabilizing youth under 18 placed on legal psychiatric holds. His extensive experience spans diverse populations, and he applies various therapeutic principles to best fit the needs of individual youth and families.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Ian nurtures a well-rounded lifestyle. In his leisure time, he can be found skateboarding, creating instant/35mm photography, exploring global destinations (with Madrid holding a special place in his heart), attending concerts, and staying up with new developments in psychopharmacology. Ian also values quality time with his family, further showcasing his dedication to holistic well-being.
Christina Spektor, AMFT
Samantha Stanich, LPCC
Stephanie Weronik, LCSW
Stephanie Weronik, LCSW
Residential Therapist
Stephanie holds a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of South Florida and graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Central Florida. Stephanie’s prior experience includes working as a clinical case manager and mental health clinician, as well as volunteering as a CASA through the Guardian Ad Litem program and as a Child Advocate through Kids House. She also has experience working with adolescents and adults in outpatient settings including mental health, justice-system involved and substance use. She has been utilizing skills from treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Stephanie believes that therapy should be personalized and collaborative, and she is passionate about providing care through an empathetic, creative, and authentic approach. In her personal time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and going to the beach.
Anna Whitehouse
Yasmin Williams, LMFT
Yasmin Williams, LMFT
Clinical Manager of Children's Residential Program
Yasmin Williams is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who holds a master’s degree from San Diego State University, and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, also from San Diego State University. She has been working in the mental health field for several years in a variety of settings such as home-based, school based, and currently in our Residential setting. She has worked with a vastly diverse population of youth and their families. Yasmin started as a Residential Therapist at SDCC and is now the Residential Clinical Manager. She has a passion for supporting youth, families, and the Residential team in promoting the overall success in the youth and families served.