Santa Rosa Center for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Staff
Litsa Tanner, LMFT Co-Founder, Clinical Director
707-545-4600 ext. #3
I began my career as a therapist in 1998, treating children, adolescents, and adults. Although I have used a variety of therapeutic approaches over the years, I have always been drawn to the practical skills-based nature of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (CBT). Consistently I found that when using CBT, my clients got better faster and reported higher levels of overall satisfaction with their therapy. Over time I began to focus my personal development as a therapist predominantly in the use of CBT and continue to do so today. I feel that the learning process as a therapist never ends. I consult regularly with experts in the field and attend advanced training in CBT in order to provide the highest quality of services possible.
Brian Crites, LMFT Staff Therapist/Intake Coordinator
707-545-4600 ext. 8
I graduated from Sonoma State University with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, with an emphasis on Clinical Mental Health Counseling, in spring of 2014, and completed licensure as Marriage and Family Therapist in 2016. Before joining the Santa Rosa Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I worked for a variety of agencies, including High Schools, behavioral intervention agencies, and residential treatment programs. It was my experience in these positions that led me to seek out a career as a CBT clinician.
I am attracted to CBT because of its practical application in treatment settings, and its status as an Evidence Based Treatment. As opposed to other forms of psychotherapy, I have seen that CBT gives clients concrete tools for reducing their symptoms through a goal-oriented and systematic approach to the therapy, while simultaneously allowing for a warm and caring relationship between the therapist and client. I find CBT particularly useful because it allows for relatively short-term treatment and provides lasting change in the client’s life.
Ben Rojas, LMFT Staff Therapist
707-545-4600 ext. 6
I graduated from Sonoma State University in the fall of 2018 with a Master of the Arts in Counseling with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health. Before joining the Santa Rosa Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I worked as a grief counselor for a local hospice for two years. I gained extensive training in grief, loss, and end of life issues. I provided support for people experiencing the loss of all types of relationships including spouses, parents, and siblings.
Eloisa Masror, MS Associate Therapist
707-545-4600 ext. 4
In May 2022, I graduated from the University of San Francisco’s Santa Rosa campus with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy. Before joining the Santa Rosa Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy full-time, I worked as a bilingual therapist at the YWCA Sonoma County. There I gained extensive training in trauma treatment including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while working with adults, children, and families experiencing mental health issues related to domestic violence and other trauma.
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