Meet our Staff
Jeannie Beaumont, LMFT, Art Therapist (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 over a decade. A native of the beach cities and a former intern at Manhattan Beach Community Counseling Center, Jeannie has cultivated deep roots here and is dedicated to serving those seeking help with creating more harmony in their life.
Brenda Perry, MA, AMFT 105764
Brenda completed her B.A in Psychology at Boston University and Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from the California School for Professional Psychology. She is currently finishing a Doctor of Psychology program (PsyD) at the California School for Professional Psychology. She is bilingual Spanish and has experience working with a diverse range of people. She has trained extensively in developing cultural competence and awareness. In addition to being a strong advocate for mind body wellness, she has experience working with a wide range of issues: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relational problems, addiction, financial problems, post natal depression and anxiety, child life/ parenting, infertility, loss and life transitions. She has experience working with the elderly, children, teenagers, adults, couples and families.
Brenda completed her B.A in Psychology at Boston University and Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from the California School for Professional Psychology. She is currently finishing a Doctor of Psychology program (PsyD) at the California School for Professional Psychology. She is bilingual Spanish and has experience working with a diverse range of people. She has trained extensively in developing cultural competence and awareness. In addition to being a strong advocate for mind body wellness, she has experience working with a wide range of issues: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relational problems, addiction, financial problems, post natal depression and anxiety, child life/ parenting, infertility, loss and life transitions. She has experience working with the elderly, children, teenagers, adults, couples and families.
Jacqueline Lammers, AMFT 141446
Jacqueline completed her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. She has experience providing therapy to adults, teens, and children on an individual basis. She is also trained in Gottman Level 1 therapy which she utilizes for couples counseling. Jacqueline works with challenges such as relationship issues, trauma, self-esteem, and anxiety. She takes a collaborative approach with clients and aims to provide a safe and warm environment in which to explore challenges together. Jacqueline uses a variety of modalities, tailoring therapy to each individual. She strives to create an atmosphere that promotes personal growth and self-compassion.
Jacqueline completed her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. She has experience providing therapy to adults, teens, and children on an individual basis. She is also trained in Gottman Level 1 therapy which she utilizes for couples counseling. Jacqueline works with challenges such as relationship issues, trauma, self-esteem, and anxiety. She takes a collaborative approach with clients and aims to provide a safe and warm environment in which to explore challenges together. Jacqueline uses a variety of modalities, tailoring therapy to each individual. She strives to create an atmosphere that promotes personal growth and self-compassion.
Liz Jemielita, AMFT 121708
Liz is a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate, holding an MS in counseling from Cal State Northridge. Liz has provided counseling for a wide range of issues in various settings, including a community clinic, elementary and middle school, and in a shelter for people facing homelessness. Liz also has experience and training working with neurodiverse children and their siblings using play therapy and parent coaching. She enjoys working with teens and young adults on social and friendship skills, and is a certified instructor of the PEERS® program, developed at UCLA, for the enrichment of social and relational skills. While often using principles from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Liz is passionate about working in an open and collaborative way, using her client’s goals and values as a guide.
Liz is a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate, holding an MS in counseling from Cal State Northridge. Liz has provided counseling for a wide range of issues in various settings, including a community clinic, elementary and middle school, and in a shelter for people facing homelessness. Liz also has experience and training working with neurodiverse children and their siblings using play therapy and parent coaching. She enjoys working with teens and young adults on social and friendship skills, and is a certified instructor of the PEERS® program, developed at UCLA, for the enrichment of social and relational skills. While often using principles from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Liz is passionate about working in an open and collaborative way, using her client’s goals and values as a guide.
Mariah Harvey, AMFT 118144
Mariah Harvey earned her Master's degree in Counseling from California State University Los Angeles, in 2019. She has experience working with youth, families, and adults from diverse backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities. Using a solution-focused approach, Mariah helps clients develop effective strategies to navigate challenges and build resilience. Her warm, inclusive style fosters a safe space for growth and healing.
Mariah Harvey earned her Master's degree in Counseling from California State University Los Angeles, in 2019. She has experience working with youth, families, and adults from diverse backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities. Using a solution-focused approach, Mariah helps clients develop effective strategies to navigate challenges and build resilience. Her warm, inclusive style fosters a safe space for growth and healing.
Kelly Perez, AMFT 434163
Kelly completed her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University, Los Angeles, where she discovered the importance for social justice and equality in her clinical practice. She is native of the South Bay and has utilized her experience living outside Los Angeles to welcome clients from various walks of life in her journey towards her licensure. Kelly believes in the art of psychotherapy and is dedicated to passing this gift of healing onto her clients through a journey of self-discovery. She encourages introspection into one’s past, examine events, both positive and negative, address present issues, and also focus on future goals clients wish to achieve. Kelly uses an integrative approach with her clients and tailors to the needs of the individual and likes to meet clients with an eagerness to help modeled by being present, compassionate, empathetic, and understanding. Her clinical experience includes working with adults, children, and couples with a range of diagnoses. Other experience includes working with elderly with various dementia diagnoses and their loved ones to process grief, fears, and challenges associated with these diagnoses; working with adults in dual diagnosis programs addressing their mental health issues, self-destructive patterns and behaviors, and traumas resulting from addiction such as homelessness, self-harm, incarceration, and all forms of abuse.
Kelly completed her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University, Los Angeles, where she discovered the importance for social justice and equality in her clinical practice. She is native of the South Bay and has utilized her experience living outside Los Angeles to welcome clients from various walks of life in her journey towards her licensure. Kelly believes in the art of psychotherapy and is dedicated to passing this gift of healing onto her clients through a journey of self-discovery. She encourages introspection into one’s past, examine events, both positive and negative, address present issues, and also focus on future goals clients wish to achieve. Kelly uses an integrative approach with her clients and tailors to the needs of the individual and likes to meet clients with an eagerness to help modeled by being present, compassionate, empathetic, and understanding. Her clinical experience includes working with adults, children, and couples with a range of diagnoses. Other experience includes working with elderly with various dementia diagnoses and their loved ones to process grief, fears, and challenges associated with these diagnoses; working with adults in dual diagnosis programs addressing their mental health issues, self-destructive patterns and behaviors, and traumas resulting from addiction such as homelessness, self-harm, incarceration, and all forms of abuse.