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.
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.
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.
Allison Adamovic, AMFT 111620
Allison earned her master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Cal State Dominguez Hills, and prior to being a therapist, worked in the film industry. Her approach to therapy is both psychodynamic and holistic, believing that each client’s personality, journey, and situation is unique. She adapts to your needs in order to best serve you. Allison works with adults, teens, children, elderly adults, and couples and has experience in a variety of areas including: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief & loss, self-esteem building, and trauma. Her clinical background also includes working with the cancer patient and caregiver population at Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach.
Allison earned her master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Cal State Dominguez Hills, and prior to being a therapist, worked in the film industry. Her approach to therapy is both psychodynamic and holistic, believing that each client’s personality, journey, and situation is unique. She adapts to your needs in order to best serve you. Allison works with adults, teens, children, elderly adults, and couples and has experience in a variety of areas including: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief & loss, self-esteem building, and trauma. Her clinical background also includes working with the cancer patient and caregiver population at Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach.
Samy Harbert, MA, AMFT 113671
Samy earned her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California. She has provided therapy in a variety of clinical settings including community mental health, school-based counseling, and private practice. Samy completed a rigorous 2-year training program at The Maple Counseling Center in Beverly Hills focusing on psychodynamic psychotherapy. She has experience with treating adults, adolescents, families, and couples experiencing a wide range of issues including but not limited to anxiety and depression, relational conflicts, trauma, gender identity and sexuality, and codependency. Samy approaches her work with empathy and openness, providing a safe and containing environment for her clients to explore their concerns.
Samy earned her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California. She has provided therapy in a variety of clinical settings including community mental health, school-based counseling, and private practice. Samy completed a rigorous 2-year training program at The Maple Counseling Center in Beverly Hills focusing on psychodynamic psychotherapy. She has experience with treating adults, adolescents, families, and couples experiencing a wide range of issues including but not limited to anxiety and depression, relational conflicts, trauma, gender identity and sexuality, and codependency. Samy approaches her work with empathy and openness, providing a safe and containing environment for her clients to explore their concerns.