Our Therapists

Steven D. Bagley, Ph.D.
Pastoral Counselor
dr.b@mfmcounseling.com
800-449-9330 x 12
Group Therapy Intensives - Life Mapping System

Specialties:Group Therapy, Emotional/Developmental/Leadership Mapping, Family Systems Dynamics, Communications, Men

• International Seminar Speaker
• Graduate School Instructor
• Executive Coach for 25 years
• Church Pastor for 20 years

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William T. (Bill) Faris, M.P.C.
Pastoral Counselor
bill@mfmcounseling.com
Newport Beach & Mission Viejo Offices

Specialties: Spiritual Growth and Direction, Faith Crisis, Fathering, Marriage, Midlife Issues

• Christian Healing Ministry Speaker, Trainer and Author
• 30+ years of Pastoral experience (Traditional and House Church)
• Individual, Couple and Group Therapy
• Seminar and Retreat Speaker

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Lisa M. Merry, M.A., LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #MFC 50270
lisa@mfmcounseling.com
Mission Viejo Office

Specialties: Women, Couples, Recovery Issues, Abuse Issues, Sexual Addiction Issues, Pre-marital, and Spiritual Transformation

• Seminar and Conference Recovery Speaker
• Certified Prepare/Enrich Counselor
• Christian Recovery Leader

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Stephanie M. Brazelton, M.A.
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, #IMF 57872
stephanie@mfmcounseling.com
800-449-9330 x 14
Mission Viejo Office

Specialties: Parenting Teens, Emotional & Developmental Maturity, Teenage girls, Spiritual formation

• Group Therapy Facilitator
• Youth Ministry Leader
• Seminar Speaker

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Christopher W. Faris, M.A.
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, #IMF 59337
christopher@mfmcounseling.com
800-449-9330 x 20
Newport Beach & Mission Viejo Offices

Specialties: Teenage Boys, Young Male Adults, Premarital, Newlyweds, College/Career Life Planning

• Speaker/blogger: Using Movies in Therapy
• Mentoring Newlyweds
• Developing Independent Young Adults
• Lay Counseling Director & Trainer
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Michelle L. Blatnik, M.A.
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, #IMF 72394
michelle@mfmcounseling.com
800-449-9330 x 17
Newport Beach & Mission Viejo Offices

Specialties: Children, teens, Women's issues, Trauma/Abuse issues, Attachment issues, Premarital/newlywed counseling, Infertility, Spiritual development

• Children/teen grief camp counselor
• Foster care camp counselor

Carrie L. Thayer, M.A.
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, #IMF 55863
carrie@mfmcounseling.com
800-449-9330 x 16
Newport Beach Office

Specialties: Young Adult Women, College/Career Life Planning, Children, Women’s Issues, Domestic Violence

• Mentor to Young Adults/Young Marrieds
• Ministry Volunteer
• Domestic Violence Volunteer & Trainer

Regina L. Cline, M.A.
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, #IMF 71698
Gina@mfmcounseling.com
Mission Viejo Office

Specialties: Women's Issues, Grief, Marital Counseling, Cross Cultural Transitions, Missionary Care

• Mentor/Coach to women
• Certified Prepare and Enrich Marital Counselor
• Ministry partner 25+ years
• Lived abroad 16 years

Rosanna Noelle Iseri
Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee
Rosanna@mfmcounseling.com
Newport Beach & Mission Viejo Offices

Specialties: Married, Engaged, and Dating Couples, Pre-Teen and Teen Girls, Young Adult Life Direction, Spiritual Crisis and Growth, Chronic Illness, Cultural Adjustment

• Catholic Youth Ministry
• Catholic Young Adult Ministry
• Catechism Teacher
• Retreat Leader and Speaker

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Christine A. Gonzalez
Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee
Christine@mfmcounseling.com
Newport Beach & Mission Viejo Offices

Specialties: Parenting, Child/Adolescent behavior, Addictions, Trauma, Domestic Violence, Learning & Developmental Disabilities, Aging, Premarital/Marital

• Rehabilitation Counselor
• Teacher
• Adult Caregiver
• Prepare and Enrich Certified

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Lisa D. Pearson
Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee
LisaP@mfmcounseling.com
Newport Beach & Mission Viejo Offices

Specialties: Parenting Teens, Adult Women, Couples

• Ministry Volunteer
• Youth Sports Volunteer
• Elementary Teaching Assistant

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