Jhona Jingco (she/her) is a Filipina-America born and raised in the Bay Area. As a Marriage and Family Therapy clinical trainee, she is thrilled to be providing mental health services for fellow LGBTQIA+ members.
Jhona graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development from UC Davis in 2021 and is pursuing her masters in MFT at National University. She has experience working with infants through elders, specifically of neurodiverse populations. She has also provided mental health support working with foster youth in Sacramento.
Jhona’s approach is centered around the narrative model which recognizes clients as the experts of their own story and working collaboratively to create more meaningful narratives for her clients. Jhona values an environment of respect, inclusivity, and non-judgment. She is interested in working with families and couples.
Outside of clinical work, Jhona enjoys dancing, powerlifting, attending concerts, and spending time with her family and three dogs.
Krysten (she/her) is a clinical Art Therapy and Marriage and Family Therapy intern. As a member of the Armenian diasporan and queer communities, she brings a personal understanding of the ways identity, culture, and community can shape an individual’s experiences and sense of self. Her clinical interests include integrating art into the therapeutic space as a form of communication, self-expression, and metaphor across all ages. She has a particular interest in the use of fiber arts as a tool for identity formation and strengthening. Krysten earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Studio Art from California State University, Sacramento. She is currently completing her final year of graduate study at Dominican University of California, where she is pursuing a master’s degree in Art Therapy and Marriage and Family Therapy. Outside of her clinical work and studies, she enjoys creating art, baking, hiking, and spending time with her cats and loved ones.
Jenna Elanga (she/her) is an MSW clinical intern at UC Berkeley School of Social Welfare. With a background in harm reduction and HIV/STI prevention with the SF Department of Public Health and the St. James Infirmary, she’s honored to be a part of the Rainbow team for the year!
Cody’s clinical practice is grounded in Trauma-Informed Care and narrative theory. He believes people are the experts of their own lives, and he’s honored to help clients rewrite the stories they’ve been carrying into ones that reflect who they truly are. He’s also passionate about Indigenizing the therapeutic space, weaving ancestral knowledge and culturally responsive healing into his work with clients. Alongside his clinical training, Cody has helped build youth programs and Indigenous community mental health spaces, and he currently serves on the board of directors for the Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS).
At the heart of his work, Cody wants every client, especially those in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, to feel truly seen, respected, and supported as they move through their therapeutic journey.
When he’s not at work, you’ll find Cody hiking or camping with his dog, road-tripping, catching a live show, or adding to his record collection.
Shannon Geraghty (they/them/theirs) is a Bay Area born and raised Marriage and Family Therapist trainee, completing their Masters degree in Community Mental Health at the California Institute of Integral Studies. They received their Bachelors degree in Psychology from University of San Francisco in 2023.
Shannon worked with seniors in a retirement community while completing their undergraduate studies, followed by working as a counselor at a residential treatment facility for teens struggling with mental health and addiction. Shannon currently helps support at an outpatient facility for teens as they continue their journey towards becoming an MFT.
Their approach focuses on utilizing somatic and existential frameworks to help individuals connect their body, personhood, and mind to develop a broadened and solidified perspective of the self and work towards building a life worth living.
Winnie (Any Pronouns) is a queer, non-binary Marriage and Family Therapy intern with experience working in community mental health and residential treatment settings. They currently serve in a leadership role within a special treatment program where they have gained experience supporting individuals with complex and diverse needs. Their clinical strengths include working with individuals experiencing serious mental illness, trauma, mood disorders, and navigating identity and life transitions. Winnie is interested in working with nuerodivergent individuals, couples, adolescence, and all members of the queer community.
