Our Team

Leading Onsite’s clinical division, Heather is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, a Clinical Addiction Specialist, and a Certified Trauma Therapist. She completed a Master’s degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from Naropa University. With nearly 20 years in the treatment industry, her clinical experience includes direct client care and executive leadership roles at inpatient, outpatient, and wilderness therapy programs.

Heather has been a part of developing, designing, and opening five dual-diagnosis and trauma-informed behavioral health substance use programs. Her clinical expertise includes working with the LGBTQ+ community, trauma, mental health, substance use disorders, spirituality, anxiety, depression, grief, and loss. Her clinical approach is person-centered, holistic, and humanistic, utilizing evidence-based experiential interventions to support the growth of individuals.

Ryan serves as the Clinical Director of Onsite’s California Campus.  She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, having received her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.

With over 10 years in the field, she has held a variety of clinical and leadership roles within the treatment industry, nonprofit sector, and within international aid organizations.  Previously, Ryan worked as a Clinical Director, Trauma and Family Program Director, and Clinical Supervisor.  She also spent time in the research and academic field, and has consulted with several treatment centers on developing trauma, mental health, and family-focused programming.

Ryan brings a wealth of clinical experience and training to her role at Onsite.  Her expertise includes trauma, addiction, mental health, grief and loss, and navigating transitions, identity, and worth.  She takes a client-centered, holistic, and trauma-informed approach to support and empower clients on their healing journey.

Carlos Martinez serves as a Lead Clinician at Onsite. With 20 years in the field of human services, he holds a Masters in Divinity (with Biblical Languages) from Southwestern Seminary, and a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University.  He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist.

Throughout his career, Carlos has held roles such as a pastor, chaplain, crisis screener, therapist, and program manager.  He has worked in community mental health, outpatient programs, hospitals, and universities.  Prior to Onsite, Carlos was the Director of Counseling and Adjunct Professor at Stockton University

At Onsite, Carlos helps lead out workshops and intensives, as well as lead our team of therapists.  He is passionate about clinical care and the group process.  He has a wide range of training and expertise, though specializes in trauma, mood and personality disorders, grief and loss, childhood abuse, and sexual trauma.

Serifatu is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She joined Onsite’s team as a Clinical Specialist, bringing with her over 10 years in the mental health field. She received a Bachelor’s of Health Sciences and Community Health Education from California State University of Long Beach, and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Christian Theological Seminary.

Prior to working in mental health, Serifatu spent 20 years within the public health sector. She held various roles aimed at educating and empowering children, teens, and families. Previously, she led a coalition focused on child and teen injury prevention, and assisted the Center for Disease Control in studying the impact of a teen mother’s support network on her decisions around infant safety. As a Technical Trainer and Health Educator, she was regularly featured on television, radio, and at conferences. She also worked as a Foster Parent Trainer, supporting prospective adoptive and foster parents in developing the skills necessary to care for children who have experienced trauma.

Throughout her time in public health, she noticed the profound impact of trauma, mental health, and addiction on community members, and felt called to bring her skills into clinical work. For the past 10 years, Serifatu has held therapeutic roles supporting individuals and families. Her previous experience continues to inform her clinical practice through her consideration of the physical, emotional, and social aspects of well-being and her ability to help instill and affirm skills necessary to create sustainable change. She also continues to carry with her the understanding of how trauma can influence health and behavior, and the importance of a supportive community.

Serifatu leans on experiential modalities and a client-centered, holistic, and compassionate approach to healing. She brings her wealth of training and creativity to help individuals challenge old stories, amplify moments of resilience, and reimagine their future.

Megan is the Director of Onsite’s Equine and Adventure Program. She has over 14 years in the mental health field and has held roles as an Outdoor Educator, Program Director, and Therapist. She received her Master’s degree in Psychology from Lipscomb University, where she is currently an adjunct faculty member in their graduate school. She is a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor, Certified Equine, Wilderness and Adventure Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Wilderness First Responder.

Megan incorporates EMDR, IFS, Psychodrama, and Experiential modalities into her work. She skillfully blends her experience as an Outdoor Educator and Backcountry Guide with her training as a trauma therapist, affording her ability to curate outdoor experiences tailored to the participant’s individual needs while maintaining safety. Along with her ability to support those on their healing journey from trauma or addiction, she also has training in spiritual care and works with clients who have experienced hurt in religious settings or are seeking a greater sense of connection and purpose in life.