Caroline J. Joseph, M.A., M.F.T.

Carol has been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1986. She is also a Certified Gottman Marital Therapist. Carol has a B.A. in English from U.C. Berkeley, and an M.A. in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from Azusa Pacific University, as well as graduate training and certification in the field of education. Carol has worked in the mental health field for 30 years. Professionally, she has worked in a variety of private practice settings, including Christian counseling Centers in Hayward and Fremont, Minirth Meier and New Life Clinics in Los Altos, and Altos Christian Counseling. Carol was also affiliated with the Rapha Inpatient program at Oak Creek Hospital in San Jose, and with the Presbyterian Church of Sunnyvale. Prior to her professional experience, Carol worked as a para-professional counselor and directed an ecumenical lay ministry providing crisis and telephone counseling. She also has five years of high school teaching experience. Carol specializes in marital therapy using the Gottman Method, and she especially enjoys working with women and adolescent girls on issues including depression, anxiety, codependency, ACA/dysfunctional family/abuse history, eating disorders and life transitions.

Carol and her husband, Ron, have four married adult children and five grandchildren. They moved to Aptos from Palo Alto in 2002. Carol facilitates groups and speaks at seminars and retreats.

Francis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years experience in mental health and social services, working in both public and private inpatient and outpatient settings.  A particular area of interest in Francis’s work has been the treatment of primary school age children and their families with issues of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and other disruptive behavior disorders.  Francis has also worked with adolescents and adults with a variety of problems, including chronic depression.  Additionally, Francis is familiar with the complex issues and stresses which families experience when a family member suffers from a major mental illness such as schizophrenia.  He is available for consultation and referral in these matters.

Francis participates in the music ministry as well as various outreach ministries at Holy Cross Catholic Church.  Francis and his two daughters reside in Santa Cruz.

Angelie Purkey, M.F.T.

Angelie Purkey has been a licensed Marriage and Family therapist since 1994. She has a B.A. in Psychology from UC Davis, an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary and is a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Her early training focused primarily on treating adolescents for addiction issues and facilitating recovery groups. Angelie has also treated adults, couples, families and children for a variety of issues including communication, grief, self-esteem and personal growth, depression and anxiety, stress management, boundaries and abuse (physical, emotional and sexual). In addition, Angelie has taught various classes, utilizes PREPARE-ENRICH materials for premarital counseling and has received advanced level training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Currently, she is exploring the area of personal coaching. Angelie is an affiliate with Relational Resources and has appointments available on Thursdays. She also takes appointments on Wednesdays in Scotts Valley.

Angelie, her husband Lee and their two boys make their home in Soquel. Angelie facilitates groups and speaks at seminars and retreats.

Jan is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with six years counseling experience. She has an M.A. in counseling psychology from John F. Kennedy University (JFKU), is a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and is also certified in Basic Level Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for work in trauma.

As part of her training, she worked in the Cupertino School District with elementary and middle school age children and their families and interned at the Parent Center in Santa Cruz providing counseling to individuals, families, children and adolescents. Jan received her license in October 2004 after interning at Relational Resources under the supervision of Donelyn Miller. During her training and after licensure, Jan has had the opportunity to work with clients on a number of issues including substance abuse, parent-child concerns, depression, anxiety, life style changes, and grief and loss issues. She approaches her work from a client centered perspective working with clients to develop and support their unique strengths and inner knowledge and enjoys helping them bring about the growth and changes they desire.

Jan and her husband, Les, have two adult daughters and have lived in the Santa Cruz mountains since 1977. Jan provides counseling at Relational Resources on a sliding scale and sees clients of all ages on Mondays and Fridays in Aptos and on Thursdays in Felton.

Aleta Lewis is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  She received her B.A. in Child Development from Chico State University and her Master's in Marriage, Family & Child Counseling from Western Seminary.

Aleta's professional experience includes therapy in different contexts. She has provided therapy at Leigh High School in San Jose.  For several summers, she counseled summer staff and conferees at Mount Hermon's Christian Conference Center.  During her five year internship at Relational Resources, Aleta treated adults, teens, and families dealing with such issues as parent/child conflicts, boundary issues, depression, communication, abuse, self-esteem and grief.  In addition, Aleta has done pre-martial and marital counseling using her training with the Prepare/Enrich assessment tool.  She also has extensive ministry experience in church and camp settings; speaking at retreats, discipling young women, and teaching marriage seminars.

Aleta has been happily married to Andy, her husband of 12 years.  She has the privilege of parenting three crazy children whom she loves to play with every day.  In her spare time, she enjoys running, knitting, and going to the beach with her family. Aleta, Andy and their kids live in Santa Cruz.

Sharon works as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has five years experience counseling clients on issues of abuse, parent/child conflicts, adoptions, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, divorce recovery, couples counseling, grief work and life cycle transitions. Sharon approaches her work with clients to develop and support their unique strengths and knowledge in order to bring about self-understanding and positive resolutions. She received her Master of Arts, Marital and Family Therapy, from Western Seminary and her Bachelor of Arts from Bethany College. She is a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.

Sharon interned and continues to work part-time at the Parents Center in Santa Cruz and Watsonville. Other experience lay ministry counseling through her church and includes three years of facilitating a Kin Care Support Group for family members raising a grandchild or other family member. This group is ongoing and encourages clients to focus on the importance of healthy relationships within families.

Sharon is an adopted mother of two grown children, a son and a daughter. They have lived in the Santa Cruz area for twelve years. Sharon provides counseling at Relational Resources on a sliding scale and sees clients of all ages on Mondays and Fridays.