Behavioral Health Staff
Amber Molina - Director of Behavioral Health - LCSW 78811, RPT
Navajo –
Amber is the Director of Behavioral Health Services and originally joined the FAIHP team in 2015. She is from Kern County and was raised in McFarland, CA. She moved to Fresno in 2004 to further her education. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from California State University, Fresno, and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from California State University, Bakersfield. She comes to FAIHP with a wide variety of experience working with diverse communities. Amber has experience in social work, the mental health field; specifically therapy, the non-profit sector, foster care, community outreach, and clinical supervision. Amber’s treatment approach is from a Person-Centered framework, typically focusing on self-actualization and mindfulness. Amber specializes in working with children and families as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist. She is also a certified Motherhood is Sacred Facilitator and Family Spirit Health Educator. Amber’s goal is to help promote wellness within our Native community and advocate for reducing mental health stigmas. She enjoys taking trips, spending time with family and friends, gardening, and reading.
David Stroud - Outpatient Therapist - LMFT 93419
Originally from Fresno, David recently moved back after living in Los Angeles for 9 years. While there, he completed a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in LGBT treatment, from Antioch University. David has a foundation in Relational Gestalt therapy which promotes the importance of relationships through personal awareness, dialogue and eliminating social isolation through connection with others. David has also worked as a group therapist in a hospital setting, as well as worked extensively with children with developmental disabilities.
In his spare time, David enjoys hiking, spending time in nature, and meditation. He is also inspired by Eastern spirituality and yogic philosophy. David is excited to join FAIHP and is honored to be able to work with the Native American community.
“Learn to give what we have and learn to look within.” — Amma Sri Karunamayi
Alma Santiago - Outpatient Therapist, ASW 109121
Alma Santiago is an Outpatient Therapist, is a proud Indigenous Zapotec woman with ancestral roots in Oaxaca, Mexico. Born and raised in Fresno, CA, Alma spent the last 10 years living in both Northern and Southern California. She attended the University of California, Davis, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Psychology. After working with Madera County Behavioral Health as a Case Manager, Alma pursued her Master’s degree in Social Work, which she completed in 2021 at San Diego State University. Alma has experience working with diverse communities and people of all ages, and her goal as a therapist is to create a safe, holistic space for everyone. She is bilingual in Spanish and has expertise in advocacy, trauma-informed care, crisis response, medical social work, and behavioral interventions. In her free time, Alma enjoys reading, photography, spending time in nature, traveling, and trying new foods. She is grateful to be a part of FAIHP and honored to serve the Native American community.
Paige Harris - Outpatient Therapist-ASW 111317
Paige Harris is an Associate Clinical Social Worker at Fresno American Indian Health Project. Originally from Chicago Heights, Illinois, Paige completed her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology at Trinity Christian College before relocating to Southern California in 2017. She gained experience working with children and families as a Visit Coach and Family Support Partner in San Diego, focusing on crisis intervention, parenting education, and advocacy. After moving to the Central Valley, she earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Fresno, with a concentration on Behavioral Health and Integrated Practice. Paige has since dedicated herself to serving individuals with severe mental illness, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. As a therapist, she employs a person-centered and emotionally focused approach to empower individuals and foster understanding. In her spare time, she enjoys building sewing skills, spending time with family, tending to plants, and cooking. Paige is honored to be part of the FAIHP team and serve the Native American community.
Veronica Taylor - Outpatient Therapist, ASW 112922
Outpatient Therapist- Dine Nations. Veronica (she/her/they/them) is an Associate Clinical Social Worker, identifying as Afro-Indigenous, with Diné and Creole ancestral roots. Though she was born in the San Fernando Valley, Veronica has called the Central Valley home for over 20 years. She received both her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Master’s Degree in Social Work from CSU Fresno. Veronica has practiced in a variety of integrated behavioral health, private practice and nonprofit settings, specializing in individual, couples and family therapy with adolescents, adults and older adults. Veronica is especially attuned to challenges and experiences within LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC populations. Utilizing an integrated, trauma-informed, emotion-focused approach to treatment, Veronica applies a combination of CBT, DBT, ACT, somatic, and creative therapies. Veronica, who is also a musician and creative entrepreneur, emphasizes the positive impacts expressive arts and cultural engagement have upon the mind, body and spirit. In her free time, Veronica enjoys hiking, nature watching, drumming, reading, journaling, traveling, and spending time with loved ones. Veronica aims to serve the Native community by offering a supportive space to heal and grow in ways fostering holistic wellness, self-expression, social connection, and a deep sense of belonging.