Waves’ Licensed Therapists

Waves of Peace Counseling Services provides a non-judgmental approach to help clients build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they would like to achieve.

We offer a complementary set of methodologies and techniques to provide a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. Some of these methodologies consist of the Family System’s approach and the Cognitive Behavioral Therapeutic approach. The ultimate goal of Waves of Peace Counseling Services is to help clients navigate through situations in a healthier manner, whether it is coping with life transitional stages, or more challenging topics such as depression or anxiety. All of these topics are important and can lend to the need for extra support.

Christian Counseling Upon Request

Karma Brownlee Limon

President & Founder – LMFT #48142

Karma has 25+ years of therapeutic experience.

Karma graduated from UCI with a BA in Psychology and Social Behavior. She then graduated from CSUF with a MS in Counseling with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy. Karma was also trained by UCD in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people work through traumas/PTSD. Lastly, Karma has a 2-year certificate from Cottonwood School of Ministry and offers Christian Counseling upon request.

Karma has worked in the non-profit and private practice industry for many years in a therapeutic capacity. She has extensive experience with many types of struggles that people are working through such as Anxiety, Depression, PTSD/Trauma, Child Abuse, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and much more.

Furthermore, she has worked with severely emotionally disturbed youth and their families providing counseling services. Karma has worked with individuals, couples and families for many years.

Lastly, Karma has many years of experience supervising therapists and directing therapeutic programs.  

Rhonda Bennett

licensed therapist – lmft #42430

Rhonda has 24+ years of therapeutic experience.

She obtained her BA degree in Psychology from the University of Redlands and her MS degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from California State University, San Bernardino.

Rhonda has experience with children, adolescents, families and adults over a range of settings from residential treatment to private practice, non-profit and community clinics. She has worked with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, survivors of child abuse and more.

She has also worked with military families and youth in foster care. For over ten years, Rhonda has provided clinical supervision and training for Marriage and Family Therapist students and pre-licensed therapists, with over three of those years overseeing the MFT Internship Program for San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health

Mary Redoutey

licensed therapist – lmft #28039

22+ years of therapeutic experience

BA in Communications from CSUF. She also has a MA in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco.

Mary has had experience with a variety of ages from children to adults conducting individual, couples and family therapy. She has worked with a wide range of diagnoses such as Depression, Anxiety, Autism, Addiction, Grief issues, Oppositional Behaviors and more in her past experience before she came to Waves of Peace Counseling Services.


Waves’ Psychologist

Psychological testing is like taking a thorough mental snapshot. It uses questions and activities to get a deeper understating of your psychological state. Like checking your temperature when you’re sick, these tests help professionals understand what’s going on inside you, so they can determine a clear diagnosis.

Dr. Ali Zandi

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PsyD – PSY26391

Dr. Zandi is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in Psychological Testing and Evaluation for Psychological Disorders such as Autism Spectrum, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Learning Disorders for both children, teens and adults.

People often seek out a Psychologist to help them identify and diagnose psychological, learning, and processing disorders through the testing process coupled with a thorough interview process.

Dr. Zandi’s evaluation process includes state-of-the-art psychological and neuropsychological assessment measures and a thorough clinical interview. He takes a holistic approach to evaluations that value your unique story and life circumstances. He can also assist you in utilizing your testing to obtain academic and occupational services along with appropriate treatments.

This work can help you build self-awareness of your strengths and growth points. Dr. Zandi’s goal is for you to have a deeper understanding of yourself and the tools to navigate life’s challenges effectively.


Waves’ Associate Therapists

Our associate therapists are mental health professionals who are working towards full licensure.

They have a master’s degree in either counseling, social work, psychology etc. and have completed a number of hours of supervised clinical experience.

These therapists are able to provide a variety of mental health services including individual, couple, and family therapy.

Our Associate therapists are supervised by one of our licensed therapists to build and enhance their skill base.

Sheila Chambers

Associate therapist – AMFT #148055

Sheila has a Master of Science in Counseling from California State University, Fullerton. She also has a Bachelor of Art degree in communications from California State University, Long Beach. Sheila had a prior career as a tenured Art Professor for 26 years teaching undergraduates, of which she obtained a Master of Fine Arts degree from Marywood University. She then retired from that career and started a career in counseling. When useful to the client and as an as needed basis, Sheila can incorporate expressive arts exercises into therapeutic interventions as a complement to talk therapy. She also guides the process of therapy by using CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to help the client discover unproductive patterns of thinking. Sheila uses ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to help clients accept and undergo challenging feelings, as well as commit to actions which best reflect their core values.

Sheila has prior experience dealing with clients who have had anxiety, depression, compulsions, trauma, shame, prolonged grief, low self-esteem and more. She worked at a community mental health center, a community college counseling center, and a residential teen crisis shelter. As a trainee, she has also provided psychoeducation to individuals and groups on anger management, communication skills, parenting skills, and emotional regulation via mindfulness.

Grace earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a specialization in Asian American Studies from UCLA. She then moved on to obtain a Master of Science degree from Her Fuller’s School of Psychology in Marriage and Family Therapy, further honing her skills in therapeutic interventions and family dynamics.

A major focus in her work with children, adolescents, adults, families, couples, and the elderly is to explore their unique lived experience and then help them shape optimum responses to their particular challenges and transitions. Because of Sheila’s background as an artist and educator, she also has insight into the symbolic content of stories and imagery, as well as the particular mental health challenges of those who have a strong creative drive.

Sheila is offering therapy sessions as a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) under the supervision of Karma Brownlee Limon, LMFT, who has 25+ years of therapeutic experience. Sheila has 2+ years of clinical experience.

Gian Densing

Associate Therapist – AMFT #139202

Gian has a Master of Science in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Fullerton. He also has a Bachelor of Science in Human Services with an emphasis in Mental Health from the California State University, Fullerton.

Gian has experience working with adults with Depression, Anxiety, Self-Worth and more. He also has experience providing therapy to the LGBTQIA+ community. Furthermore, he has spent some time focusing on issues specific to men. Gian utilizes a compassionate, culturally informed, and empathic approach in therapy to help people reduce shame and feel heard.

Gian has also worked with the youth population helping them through tough times in school and personal life. Gian has dealt with issues for youth such as but not limited to Anxiety and Depression.

Lastly, Gian provided case management services to people experiencing homelessness, volunteered at a sexual assault survivor hotline, and has completed a 40-Hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training.

Gian is offering sessions as a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) under the supervision of Karma Brownlee Limon, LMFT, who has over 25+ years of therapeutic experience. Gian has 1+ years of experience.

Jiayi Wang aka Zoey

Associate Therapist – AMFT #143105

Zoey has a BA in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She also has an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University.

Zoey is fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese and can conduct therapy in either language.

During his undergraduate education, Zoey contributed to a research publication focused on multilingual children and language switching. She then utilized the research findings and worked as a teacher’s assistant.

During Zoey’s graduate program she provided counseling in a school setting with youth from various cultural backgrounds and ages and family therapy. Zoey has worked with a variety of diagnoses such as but not limited to Depression, Anxiety and Oppositional Defiance.

Zoey is offering sessions as a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) under the supervision of Karma Brownlee Limon, LMFT, who has over 25+ years of therapeutic experience. Zoey has 2+ years of experience.

JiYoung Wittemore Kim AKA Wittemore

Associate therapist – AMFT #144043

Wittemore has a Master of Art in Marriage and Family Therapy from Biola University. He also holds a Bachelor of Art in Psychology and Social Behavior from University of California, Irvine. 

Wittemore is fluent in English and Korean and can conduct therapy in either language.

As a therapist, Wittemore has had experience working with adolescents and adults who struggled with issues such as lack of Self-Worth, Guilt/Shame, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, and more. He has experience working with people of varying cultural, social, and religious backgrounds. Wittemore focuses on providing a culturally informed, empathetic approach to therapy.

Wittemore uses an eclectic approach to therapy

using Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and more. At Biola University, Wittemore studied spiritual formation and can offer Christian Counseling upon request. 

Wittemore is offering sessions as a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) under the supervision of Karma Brownlee Limon, LMFT, who has over 25+ years of therapeutic experience. Wittemore has 1+ years of experience.

Angela Nguyen

Associate therapist – AMFT #135496
Apcc #12445, EMDR

Angela has a Master of Science in Counseling from California State University, Fullerton, where she received training in a dual licensure program; thus, Angela can provide mental health services as an associate marriage and family therapist and as an associate professional clinical counselor. Angela also has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Asian American Studies from California State University of Fullerton.

Throughout her career, Angela has gained extensive experience in various mental health settings including community mental health and addiction treatment centers. Angela’s work encompasses a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, bicultural challenges, stress, burnout, and self-esteem, particularly among adolescents and adults. She has dedicated time to supporting clients in addiction recovery, applying a person-centered and cognitive behavioral approach to foster healing. This approach is especially effective in addressing internalized shame and negative core beliefs that many clients face. Angela is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a therapeutic technique she employs to assist clients in processing and clearing distressing memories through bilateral stimulation. Angela is collecting hours towards this as well to become fully licensed.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Angela focused on helping adolescents navigate the challenges of remote schooling and bicultural issues, providing essential support during a tumultuous time. Her experience with anxiety and depression in young people has been particularly impactful, guiding them through critical developmental phases while addressing their mental health needs. With a compassionate and understanding demeanor, Angela continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of her clients, advocating for their mental well-being and personal growth.

Angela is offering sessions as a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and a registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) under the supervision of Karma Brownlee Limon, LMFT, who has 25+ years of therapeutic experience. Angela has 2+ years of experience.

Waves’ Personnel

Laura Shube

Office manager

Laura has a BA in Psychology from UCLA. She has a MA in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University.

Laura Shube, as office manager, is usually the first contact with clients and helps navigate appointments with the therapists.  She helps clients establish the method of payment they would like to use whether they are paying out of pocket or using their insurance company.

Laura is a fantastic asset to our team.