Meet our Staff
Jeannie Beaumont, LMFT, ATR (MFT 47817) Jeannie is the Clinical Director/Clinical Supervisor of the Manhattan Beach Community Counseling Center. A graduate of Loyola Marymount's Marriage and Family Therapy/Clinical Art Therapy program, Jeannie has been serving the South Bay community in her private practice, Art & Soul Art Therapy Studio, for a decade. A native of the beach cities and a former intern at MB Community Counseling Center, Jeannie has cultivated deep roots here and is dedicated to serving those seeking help with creating more harmony in their life.
Courtney Sheets, AMFT 104769 Courtney earned her M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2017, but she has known that she belonged in mental healthcare long before then. She has worked in inpatient, outpatient, and in-home settings with clients presenting with depression, anxiety, autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder, cult recovery, and more. As an associate marriage and family therapist, she previously provided therapy and psychoeducational services to students of Los Angeles City College, and she also currently works as an in-home therapist for victims of crime. She believes that wellness comes in many shapes and sizes, and she is ready to help you find which works best for you.
Patrice Kane, AMFT 100170 Patrice obtained her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Southern California in 2017. She has provided therapy to the students of the West Los Angeles College and Santa Monica College over the past 2.5 years. Patrice's approach to therapy is to always be a human first and a therapist second. She prides herself on being authentic and being able to provide a safe environment for her clients free of judgement. Patrice has worked primarily with complex trauma, anxiety and depression. In her perspective, the client-therapist relationship is paramount for effective change. She believes full-heartedly that with the encouragement and support of the right clinician, any individual can live a healthier and more fulfilling life.
Nicolette Cautero, AMFT 100759, APCC 4145
Nicolette received her master’s degree in depth psychology counseling from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Her background includes publishing, public radio and art history. She has served as a therapist at the Harbor College Life Skills Center, a mental health facility serving the needs of a culturally rich community representing a variety of ages, gender identifications, challenges, and aspirations.
Nicolette’s approach to therapy is collaborative and strength based, working together in a safe and supportive environment that offers holistic support for the mind, body and heart. Healing, coping strategies, self-care, personal growth and self-discovery are at the core of Nicolette’s positive psychology based approach.
Nicolette received her master’s degree in depth psychology counseling from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Her background includes publishing, public radio and art history. She has served as a therapist at the Harbor College Life Skills Center, a mental health facility serving the needs of a culturally rich community representing a variety of ages, gender identifications, challenges, and aspirations.
Nicolette’s approach to therapy is collaborative and strength based, working together in a safe and supportive environment that offers holistic support for the mind, body and heart. Healing, coping strategies, self-care, personal growth and self-discovery are at the core of Nicolette’s positive psychology based approach.
Monique Bartecek, AMFT 112184
Monique earned her Master’s Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from California State University, Long Beach in 2018. She has provided therapy at a women’s shelter and at Jewish Family & Children’s Services in Long Beach for over a year. She has experience treating children, adolescents, and adults with diverse backgrounds and a range of concerns. She has primarily worked with cases involving domestic violence, substance abuse, trauma, depression, and anxiety. Monique has an open theoretical orientation and strives to assist her clients with an approach that is most suitable for them. She is passionate and dedicated to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for her clients. Monique is ready to work collaboratively with her clients so they may discover personal growth and healing.
Monique earned her Master’s Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from California State University, Long Beach in 2018. She has provided therapy at a women’s shelter and at Jewish Family & Children’s Services in Long Beach for over a year. She has experience treating children, adolescents, and adults with diverse backgrounds and a range of concerns. She has primarily worked with cases involving domestic violence, substance abuse, trauma, depression, and anxiety. Monique has an open theoretical orientation and strives to assist her clients with an approach that is most suitable for them. She is passionate and dedicated to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for her clients. Monique is ready to work collaboratively with her clients so they may discover personal growth and healing.
Isabella Williams, AMFT 114013
Isabella obtained her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, with an emphasis in Clinical Art Therapy from Loyola Marymount University. She has provided therapy to clients at Wise and Healthy Aging and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. She currently also works at a school in south LA providing group art therapy. Isabella has experience treating children, adolescents, adults, senior citizens, families and couples with diverse backgrounds and a range of concerns. She has primarily worked with cases involving anxiety, trauma, depression and grief & loss. Isabella’s approach to therapy is collaborative and narrative based, helping her clients gain power and confidence in speaking about their experiences. She is passionate and dedicated to providing a safe and nonjudgmental space for her clients, in order to promote growth within their individual healing processes.
Isabella obtained her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, with an emphasis in Clinical Art Therapy from Loyola Marymount University. She has provided therapy to clients at Wise and Healthy Aging and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. She currently also works at a school in south LA providing group art therapy. Isabella has experience treating children, adolescents, adults, senior citizens, families and couples with diverse backgrounds and a range of concerns. She has primarily worked with cases involving anxiety, trauma, depression and grief & loss. Isabella’s approach to therapy is collaborative and narrative based, helping her clients gain power and confidence in speaking about their experiences. She is passionate and dedicated to providing a safe and nonjudgmental space for her clients, in order to promote growth within their individual healing processes.
Christine McLarty, MA, MS, AMFT 111771
Christine earned her Master’s Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from California State University Long Beach in 2018. Christine has provided mental health services at the Richstone Family Center and is also a former crisis counselor for Didi Hirsch. In addition to working at MBCC, Christine works as a school-based therapist. Christine treats families, couples, children, and adults. Christine has experience in helping those individuals with complex trauma. Her theoretical background is primarily in CBT and psychodynamic approaches but her style varies depending on the client. Christine aims to provide a supportive and safe environment for all clients.
Christine earned her Master’s Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from California State University Long Beach in 2018. Christine has provided mental health services at the Richstone Family Center and is also a former crisis counselor for Didi Hirsch. In addition to working at MBCC, Christine works as a school-based therapist. Christine treats families, couples, children, and adults. Christine has experience in helping those individuals with complex trauma. Her theoretical background is primarily in CBT and psychodynamic approaches but her style varies depending on the client. Christine aims to provide a supportive and safe environment for all clients.