Staff

Jim has served as La Selva’s Executive Director since 2000. He has guided La Selva from a single Residential Program in Palo Alto to a group of services including residential services at 5 sites and a robust Outpatient Program located at our new Out PT Campus. LSG Out PT programs include, PHP,IOP, Private pay day programming, La Selva Community Clinic, and our Alumni Program. He has worked in this field since 1975. Jim’s vision for La Selva is creating a community of support and recovery allowing our members to transition through different levels of care within the same wellness community.

Jim can be reached at jmillsap@momentumforhealth.org.

Anthony oversees the operations across La Selva’s programs from Residential to Outpatient. He utilizes both his clinical and operational experience to connect dots and support the everchanging La Selva community. He has over 14 years of residential mental health experience that includes the social rehab and harm reduction models, dual diagnosis, as well as crisis and transitional living. He is a firm believer that the greatest power is to empower others.

Anthony can be reached at amiller@momentumforhealth.org.

Dr. Juliana Lockman directs the Functional Neurologic Symptom Disorder (FND) track at La Selva Group. She is adjunct clinical associate professor at Stanford University Medical School. She completed residencies in both Neurology at the University of Virginia and Psychiatry at Stanford Hospital & Clinics. Her professional goals include developing effective therapies and improving access to care for clients with FND and related disorders.

Juliana can be reached at alockman@momentumforhealth.org.

Dr. Wang is ABPN Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and is La Selva Group’s primary psychiatrist. He graduated from Harvard University with an undergraduate degree in Biochemical Sciences and received the National Science Scholar award. He received his M.D. and Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed his residency at Stanford University receiving The NIMH Outstanding Resident Award in 2005.

Garrick can be reached at gwang@momentumforhealth.org.

Dr. Tatum (she/her) is a staff psychiatrist at La Selva. She graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University with a bachelor’s in Psychology, received her M.D. from the Ichan School of Medicine, and completed her residency at Stanford University where she served as Chief Resident. She has undergone training in psychopharmacology, psychodynamic therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy and completed specialized training pathways in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and consult-liaison psychiatry (CLP). She is passionate about increasing access to mental health care and takes a holistic approach to treatment.

Jasmine can be reached at Jtatum@momentumforhealth.org.

Michelle Ly, LCSW is the Director of Residential Admissions at La Selva Group. She has over 19 years of experience in mental health services. She started as a Parent-Child Counselor and worked her way up to Clinician, Clinical Lead, and Associate Director. She has experience working in multiple settings in mental health and social work (e.g., residential, outpatient clinic, medical social work, and inpatient psychiatric behavioral health). Michelle has a bachelor’s degree in Child Development and a master’s degree in Social Work. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds. Her passion in mental health and social work stems from her own life experiences, perseverance, and resilience.

Michelle can be reached at mly@momentumforhealth.org.

Martha is a bilingual clinician working with both mono-lingual clients and clients participating in our outpatient program at La Selva. Using a blend of mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy, Martha provides short term psychotherapy as well as case management services. Martha is passionate about community work and has worked in various settings including working with at-risk juvenile offenders, survivors of domestic violence and child protective services. Her interests include working with young adults, incarcerated/at-risk populations and family therapy.

Martha can be reached at mzambrano@momentumforhealth.org.

Recently named as our new Outpatient Director of Admissions, Meremy Needham, LMFT/LPPC, previously served as Program Manager for La Selva’s PHP/IOP programs. As our outpatient programs have experienced significant growth over the last two years, Meremy has taken on added responsibilities in admissions, leading to her new role. As Outpatient Director of Admissions, she will continue to pioneer new pathways for clients accessing mental health care. Meremy uses skills-based interventions and strategies to help clients manage their emotions, improve relationships, and create lives worth living.

Meremy can be reached at mneedham@momentumforhealth.org

Simi Bhaurla, LPCC, plays a pivotal role in the expansion of La Selva Outpatient as the program manager for the new Evening Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). With three years of leadership experience, Simi brings a wealth of expertise to this role. Known for her detail-oriented approach, organizational skills, and creativity, Simi is dedicated to implementing a client-centered approach aimed at empowering individuals and fostering overall wellness within our community. By promoting empowerment and inclusivity, Simi strives to create a safe and nurturing environment where all clients can thrive and reach their full potential.

Simi can be reached at sbhaurla@momentumforhealth.org.

Melissa (pronouns she/her/hers) is a licensed clinical social worker providing group and individual therapy. Melissa integrates her extensive experience in psychosocial rehabilitation and community mental health with her clinical training to provide practical and comprehensive care, employing cultural humility and intersectionality. She supports her clients to develop self-compassion, increase self-awareness, learn and practice coping skills and build on their strengths and resources. Melissa specializes in anxiety reduction, parenting support, codependency recovery, sleep hygiene and CBT for psychosis.

Melissa can be reached at myant-hunsinger@momentumforhealth.org.

Cheryl is a Clinician for the outpatient program at La Selva Group, providing individual and group therapy as well as case management services. She’s been practicing psychotherapy with a holistic orientation since 2011, in agencies supporting adults, children and families. She is passionate about helping people live personally meaningful lives even in the midst of unfamiliar and chaotic circumstances.

Cheryl can be reached at cseltzer@momentumforhealth.org.

Ana is bilingual clinician in our outpatient program at La Selva Community Clinic. Using a blend of mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Somatic Experience approaches Ana provides short term psychotherapy as well as case management services. Ana thoroughly enjoys helping people find ways to be their best self. She has experience working with at-risk juvenile offenders, families, couples, and individuals. Her interests include working with clients helping them work through trauma while focusing on the mind-body connection.

Ana can be reached at avallehernandez@momentumforhealth.org.

Kathleen (AMFT, she/her) works closely with Dr. Lockman on the FND track, providing weekly individual therapy, as well as cofacilitating FND-specific groups. She enjoys being part of the FND track’s multidisciplinary team, which allows for more comprehensive, streamlined care, and feels passionate about helping clients better understand and navigate their FND symptoms in a way that bolsters their sense of agency and autonomy. She has been with La Selva since 2020 and has an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University.

Manh began working for Momentum in July 2017 as a Peer Specialist and then later as a full-time Crisis Residential Specialist. He then worked for a brief time as a social worker for Santa Clara County before coming to La Selva Residential. Prior to Momentum and La Selva, Manh worked for Community Solutions and volunteered at the in-patient psychiatric unit for Stanford and El Camino Hospital as a NAMI representative.

Manh can be reached at mdnguyen@momentumforhealth.org.

Leti is a member of our nursing team and works weekends at our Residential Program.

Leti can be reached at lprado@momentumforhealth.org.

Ligia (AMFT, she/her/hers) provides individual therapy and case management for clients participating at the Lowell/Esperanza Supportive Housing Program, as well as facilitating groups in our outpatient program. Ligia is client-centered, strength-finding, present-minded, and versatile in her approach to therapy, utilizing many theories including CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, with an emphasis on humanistic theories along with skill-building. It’s also important noting Ligia’s background in sociology and her emphasis on seeing each client’s intersecting identities, and recognizing her own privileges within the therapeutic alliance.

Ligia can be reached at llaw@momentumforhealth.org.

Joseph Ardizzone has been promoted to a management position in our Supportive Housing Programs. Prior to his promotion, Joe served as our Peer Specialist. He is a role model for all in the La Selva Community.

Joseph can be reached at jardizzone@momentumforhealth.org.

Somang is a bilingual clinician at a residential program under the La Selva group. Somang provides psychotherapy to clients from various backgrounds using a client-centered approach. Her interests include CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed therapy. Somang enjoys helping people equipped with skills and guiding them in their difficult journeys. Somang received her bachelor‘s degree in counseling psychology and a master’s in clinical mental health counseling.

Somangcan be reached at smoon@momentumforhealth.org