7+
Years
ABOUT US
My Niche Therapy
Our focus is to assist each client to fulfill their therapeutic goals at a pace that they are comfortable with. Each person’s circumstances are unique. We want your experience to be educational and helpful for you to come to an understanding of the events that are causing you distress. Some things take longer than others and the length of treatment may differ for one individual to the next.
My Niche Therapy’s Speaking Engagements
Join My Niche Therapy’s enlightening speaking events. Our founder shares his expertise in trauma-focused treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, and more to help you navigate life’s challenges. Explore useful strategies to improve mental well-being and break negative thinking patterns. Watch the accompanying video on our most recent speaking engagement.
OUR STAFF
Charles Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT,CCTP
Our Founder
Charles Anderson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the San Francisco Bay Area (Fairfield, CA). Charles received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology for University of Phoenix, and a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Phoenix as well. Charles is currently in his Doctoral Program at Northcentral University.
Charles Pursued his degree in Marriage and Family therapy after spending years in the construction industry as a project engineer working on Biopharmaceutical companies and Major Hospitals in Northern California. During this process Charles was the Executive Director for an Outpatient Dual Diagnosis Substance Abuse center in Fairfield, CA for 5 years until establishing his private practice.
Charles was in the United States Air Force where he served as an Aircraft Mechanic seeing combat action in the Gulf War and Operation Desert Shield. Supported missions in Somali relief efforts and numerous expeditions in support of the military’s mission of Global Excellence. Charles found his niche in therapeutic counseling primarily Trauma-informed Care using an array of techniques to assist clients in their mental wellbeing.
Charles enjoys bowling, camping, spending time with his wife and family doing self-care-related activities like traveling.
Devina
Morell-Lapinski
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist | Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Devina serves as a mental health professional based in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with an emphasis on Professional Clinical Counseling from Touro University. With extensive clinical experience she provides therapy to clients from various backgrounds and communities.
Devina has experience working with clients facing challenges such as anger, anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, and disabilities. She specializes in working with children, families, and adults, tailoring her approach to meet each client’s unique needs. Utilizing a collaborative approach, she draws from various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and more.
Believing that clients are the true experts of their own lives, Devina sees her role as a supportive guide and mentor on their journey. She fosters a warm and relatable atmosphere, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in the therapeutic process. Her genuine, lighthearted approach encourages clients to engage and open up, creating a collaborative environment where meaningful progress can flourish.