Director

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Ginny Maril is a California licensed psychologist (PSY25977) and serves as the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services.  She completed her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Psychology at the University of Dallas.  She attended Texas Woman's University where she earned her Doctor of Philosophy from the APA-accredited Counseling Psychology program.  She completed an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship at Texas Woman's University Counseling Center and her post-doctoral residency at California Lutheran University's Student Counseling Services.  Dr. Maril’s professional and research interests include living with chronic illness, caregiver stress, trauma recovery, existential theory, and social justice. 

Outreach Coordinator

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Beth Turner is a California licensed psychologist (PSY28721), and serves as the Outreach Coordinator for CAPS. Dr. Turner received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Sexuality Studies from Western Kentucky University. She  received her Doctorate in Clinical-Community Psychology from the APA-accredited program at University of La Verne. Dr. Turner completed an APPIC-accredited pre-doctoral internship at Ohio University’s Counseling and Psychological Services, and post-doctoral residency at California Lutheran University's CAPS. She also received training and passed the certification test as Domestic Violence Counselor, with an emphasis on same-gender/non-binary relationships. Dr. Turner's previous clinical training experiences have included college counseling centers, a community mental health center, and a psychiatric inpatient hospital.  Her clinical and research interests include working with the LGBTQIA community, coping with discrimination and oppression, stress management, and anxiety. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in multicultural feminism, while incorporating evidence-based practices.

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Miriam Barillas is a California licensed psychologist (PSY26931), serving as a part-time bilingual staff psychologist at CAPS. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Anthropology from UCLA. She received her Doctorate in Clinical-Psychology with an emphasis in Multicultural Community-Clinical Psychology from the APA-accredited program at the California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University. Dr. Barillas completed a CAPIC-accredited pre-doctoral internship at Pasadena City College Counseling Center. Previous clinical training experiences include university research programs, community mental health agencies, private practice, and a dual diagnosis program. Dr. Barillas also serves as a staff psychologist for a behavioral health agency, providing psychological services to residents of long term care and rehabilitation facilities. Her professional and research interests include working with the Latino/a community, multiculturalism, anxiety, mood disorders, coping with a disability, cognitive rehabilitation, and increasing the collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the mental health system.

Practicum Trainee

Jill Logan currently serves as a 2016-2017 pre-doctoral clinician in our office. Jill received her Bachelors of Science degree in Family Environmental Studies with an emphasis on working with hospitalized children and their siblings. She received her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology at California Lutheran University. In completing her internship hours, Jill worked in a variety of settings, including community mental health, school based counseling, as well as in private practice. She is currently a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as pursuing her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from California Lutheran University's APA-accredited Psy.D. program. Her clinical and research interests in the program have included working with victims and survivors of Intimate Partner Violence and the effects of mediated communication within romantic relationships.

Administrative Coordinator

Gregory Daven runs the administrative activities at CAPS. A graduate of the Cal Lutheran Marriage and Family Therapy Masters program, Greg coordinates the administrative aspects of service provision in our office. A skilled therapist in his own right, we feel so fortunate to have his knowledge and wisdom regarding a wide variety of issues related to counseling service provision. Greg's warmth and generous spirit greets visitors even before he does. He is our daily flavored water chef, the meditation music dj, and the relaxation video director, all of which help to define the center as a place where comfort and humor lay a foundation for healing and learning.