Our Therapists

Linda J. Bagley, M.A., LMFT
Clinical Director & Supervisor
linda@mfmcounseling.com
Mission Viejo Office

Specialties: Communications, Stress management, Women's issues, Post traumatic stress, Spiritual development issues

• Seminar and retreat speaker
• Women's ministry leader
• Graduate school instructor

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Steven D. Bagley, Ph.D.
Marital & Pastoral Counselor
dr.b@mfmcounseling.com
Mission Viejo Office

Specialties: Communications, Marital counseling, Extended family relationships, Men's issues, Family Business issues

• Seminar and retreat speaker
• Church Pastor for 20 years
• Graduate school instructor
• Executive Coach

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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. Trujillo, M.A.
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
stephanie@mfmcounseling.com
Mission Viejo Office

Specialties: Teenage girls, Children, Parenting issues, Spiritual formation

• Children's Activity Leader
• Youth Ministry Leader
• Youth Speaker

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Christopher W. Faris, M.A.
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
christopher@mfmcounseling.com
Newport Beach & Mission Viejo Offices

Specialties: Pre-school to teenage boys, Young male adults, Premarital, Newlyweds, College/Career Life planning

• Speaker/blogger: Using Movies in Therapy
• Mentoring Newlyweds
• Developing Independent Young Adults

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Catherine D. Ross, M.Ed., M.S.
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
catherine@mfmcounseling.com
Mission Viejo Office

Specialties: Couples in Crisis, Premarital Counseling, Women's Issues, Parenting, Survivors of Abuse

• Public school teacher
• Private tutor
• Mother of Special Needs Kids
• Community Speaker

S. Cheyenne Kroeker, M.A.
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
cheyenne@mfmcounseling.com
Mission Viejo Office

Specialties: Newly Wed Adjustment, Boys, Young Men, Cross-Cultural Adjustment, Diverse Cultural Relationships, Adopted Children/Adults, Couples Miscarriage Grief, Spiritual Transformation

• US and Overseas School Teacher
• Short Term Missions Facilitator
• Christian School Chaplain
• Workshop/Conference Speaker

Michelle L. Blatnik
Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee
michelle@mfmcounseling.com
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

Cindy J. Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
cindy@mfmcounseling.com
Newport Beach & Mission Viejo Offices

Specialties: Cultural adjustment, Intergenerational conflict, Parenting skills, Social skill development, Inner healing, Spiritual development

• School Counselor
• Private Instructor/Tutor
• Young Adult Ministry Leader
• Seminar/Workshop Speaker
• Fluent in English and Korean