Clinical Supervisors

Dr. Luz Vargas

Dr. Vargas assists as a clinical supervisor at Dr. Soliman's Psychological Practice. She understands that seeking psychological treatment can be a difficult and intimidating process so she utilizes a welcoming and collaborative approach with clients she works with and guides her supervisees to do the same. Her goal is to help each client feel relief through learning about themselves, gaining useful coping skills, and finding their most authentic self even during difficult life situations.

Dr. Vargas is a bilingual (Spanish) psychologist that provides therapy to children and adults at a community health center. She utilizes cognitive behavioral interventions, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness approaches to treatment. She is also adjunct professor of psychology at Reedley College. Her interests include bridging the gap between minorities and access to mental health care and as such focuses on diversity and cultural factors that can limit or improve progress in treatment.

Dr. Vargas has prior experience working in the forensic field including prisons, juvenile detention centers, probation office, county jails, and court mandated programs. She previously held a position as suicide prevention specialist and training coordinator at a state prison where she provided weekly classes and trainings to custody, medical, administrative, and mental health staff. This is where she learned how much she enjoyed teaching and started supervising practicum students and is happy to continue supervising interns, practicum students, and psychological assistants at Dr. Soliman’s practice.

*Supervisors do not see clients and are only responsible for supervision of clinicians*

Mental Health Clinicians

Dr. Erene Soliman

Dr. Erene Soliman graduated from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in 2007 and has been a Licensed Psychologist since 2009. She has experience in treating a wide variety of mental health disorders. She is culturally well rounded and works with many minorities as she knows that culture plays a major role in coping. She utilizes the ADDRESSING framework by Pamela Hays to conceptualize and treat her clients. She is committed to addressing the systemic barriers that prevent different racial and minority groups from seeking out help. She is also an ally and advocate for sexual minority groups. She believes in the process of change and will help guide her clients to move in a positive direction.

Dr. Soliman has received her Postpartum Support International Certificate Training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder with hopes to help this particular population with managing symptoms. In addition to her Postpartum Support Certificate, she is also a member of Postpartum Support International (PSI) and a Co-Chair for the Maternal Wellness Coalition of Fresno County. Her passion is to help support our mothers, fathers, partners, and children to function adaptively in a socially purposeful way.

She also conducts psychological testing to help with treatment planning and to provide additional support within an academic or occupational setting. She is also a qualified Peace Officer Psychological Screening Psychologist that can complete appeal evaluations for local and federal law enforcement agencies.

Tia Hartsock

Tia Hartsock is an Associate Practicing Clinical Counselor and works under the direct supervision of Dr. Maria Stevens. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from California State University, Fresno and Her Master's in Clinical Psychology from Capella University. She has experience working with individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and has a strong desire to work with individuals experiencing hardships in their day-to-day lives. She believes real change comes from hard work and determination and she aims to meet the client at whatever stage they may be at to help facilitate successful healing and ascertain positive change.

Roger Zaldivar, AMFT #117086

Roger Zaldivar is currently an associate in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and is a student at Alliant International University-Fresno working towards his doctoral degree in clinical psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology. He is currently under the direct supervision of Dr. Luz Vargas. Roger has experience working with multicultural issues and working with clients from their cultural perspectives. He has worked with individuals affected by anxiety, depression, substance abuse, anger management, trauma, adjustment issues, and grief/loss. Roger is bilingual (Spanish) and has also worked with adolescents and families. He utilizes a systems-based approach to therapy and utilizing collaboration to build a foundation of trust and respect and improve functioning.

Office Administration

Luis Garibay

Mary Tisdale

Mary has over twelve years experience as an administrator and is currently working toward her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Regent University. She joined the U.S. Navy after graduating high school and proudly served for eight years. Mary has the desire to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She enjoys taking trips with her family and can be found watching crime dramas in her spare time.

Luis is serving as the Administrative Lead and is enthusiastic to support his team in anyway he can. He graduated from California State University, Fresno with his Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Luis has a passion for helping the people in his community and making a positive impact for Fresno. He hopes that mental health can be made more accessible to those in need. He plans on pursuing a master's in counseling to become a school counselor. His interests include music, animals, and being outdoors. Se habla espanol!

Specialization

We specialize in a variety of services including but not limited to the following:

* Anxiety * Depression

* Coping Skills * Parenting

* Anger Management * Behavioral Issues

* Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders * Racial Identity

* Sexual Identity * Sleep Disruptions

* Relationship Issues * Career Counseling

* Chronic Pain * Self-esteem

* Domestic Violence * Grief

* PTSD * EMDR

* Chronic Medical Concerns * Suicidal Ideation

Dr. Erene Soliman's Psych​ological Practice