Our Philosophy
At Rooted+Vitality Health Collaborative we believe community is at the center of sustainable wellness. We strive to build mind/body health by seeking wisdom from our ancestral roots. Our ancestors thrived through the shared support of their fellow community members. In our modern world many have lost their sense of connection to others, their ancestral wisdom, and to nature. Our goal is to help guide you to your roots in the pursuit of creating meaning and purpose.
Jacinda Hernandez, Ph.D., PMH-C
Owner & Co-Founder
Dr. Jacinda Hernandez received her doctorate in clinical psychology from California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University - Fresno in 2016. She has experience working with diverse clients with a range of presenting concerns. She is certified in perinatal mental health and assists clients with a range of concerns related to reproduction (e.g., fertility, postpartum depression and anxiety, etc.) and parenting. Dr. Hernandez utilizes an integrative approach in therapy--merging client-centered, interpersonal, and cognitive-behavioral approaches to promote healing and growth for her clients.
Jennifer Zizzo, Psy.D.
Owner & Co-Founder
Dr. Jennifer Zizzo is a licensed clinical psychologist in Fresno, California. Dr. Zizzo received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University, Fresno; and master’s and doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology (Health Psychology emphasis) from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. Her clinical interests include mind/body holistic wellness, chronic health/chronic pain issues, reproductive mental health, multicultural/diversity issues, acculturation concerns, identity development, mood disorders, adjustment issues, anxiety related disorders, trauma, interpersonal relationship issues, and many more.
Dr. Zizzo’s clinical orientation includes an integration of mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapy, client centered therapy, and attachment theory all within a multicultural lens. She uses a biopsychosocial model to understand how interactions between one’s biological, psychological, and social factors uniquely contribute to each individuals presenting concerns. Dr. Zizzo is fluent in Spanish.
Ashley Navarro, Ph.D.
Psychological Assistant
Dr. Ashley Navarro, Ph.D., received her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State University, Fresno, and her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from CSPP- Alliant International University, Fresno. She has extensive experience providing treatment in a college setting, serving a diverse student population with a wide range of mental health concerns. Dr. Navarro is currently completing her post-doctorate fellowship with the State Center Community College District. Her psychological services at the college focus on individual therapy, group therapy, talking circles, psychological evaluations, and outreach. Further, other clinical experiences include various clinical settings with diverse populations such as adolescents, incarcerated individuals, court-mandated treatment, and a community-based mental health clinic. Her clinical interests include women’s mental health, combat veterans, trauma, bullying, and diversity. She takes an integrative approach to psychotherapy, combining elements from cognitive-behavioral therapies, person-centered, strength-based work, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
Mandy Zenda, M.A.
Psychological Assistant
Mandy is a doctoral candidate with a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. She is working towards her PhD in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Ecosystemic Family and Child Therapy. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and is LGBTQIA+ friendly. Mandy believes everyone should have a safe and healing place to work through life’s difficulties and strives to create a welcoming place for the clients she serves. She utilizes an attachment-focused, client-centered approach and believes that therapy is a collaborative process where clients use their innate resiliencies to increase self-awareness, gain new perspectives, decrease symptoms, and increase personal strengths to have a more meaningful life experience. Mandy is also experienced in conducting clinical assessments for developmental learning disabilities and related school problems (i.e. ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Autism, etc.) and aims to offer these services to families upon licensure.
Ashlee Reid, M.A.
Psychological Assistant
Ashlee has her master’s degree in clinical psychology and is currently working towards her doctoral degree with an emphasis in Ecosystemic Family and Child Therapy. Her clinical interests and training consist of working with adults, families, and children from diverse backgrounds. Ashlee practices from an interpersonal framework and utilizes attachment theory and trauma-informed interventions in her treatment. In her approach to therapy, she assists her clients in developing insight and processing their emotions; she provides her clients with coping skills for emotional regulation and offers them communication tools to improve their relational functioning. Ashlee has passionately studied the mind-body connection and applies her research in her therapeutic work with clients to promote maximum wellness. Additionally, Ashlee understands people live their boldest, most joyful lives within the context of secure relationships; her office (whether in-person or virtual) serves as a safe haven for her clients where their authentic selves may be seen and understood. Moving together through life’s most painful periods and joyful moments, Ashlee and her clients walk side-by-side along a path towards wellness and new possibilities.
Stephanie Liuba, Ph.D.
Psychological Assistant
Dr. Stephanie Liuba received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University – Fresno. Dr. Liuba’s clinical orientation includes utilizing an attachment-based approach, with the goal of striving to develop and/or rebuild trust in an environment that centers on one safely expressing their emotions. Dr. Liuba strives in helping her clients feel an inherent sense of security where they can begin to feel accepted and start to find healing, all while developing new perspectives and skills they can use throughout their lives. Overall, Dr. Liuba is dedicated to fostering an empowering environment, and working with each of her clients to develop customized treatment plans to improve their overall quality of life.
Chelsee Osback, Ph.D.
Psychological Assistant
Dr. Chelsee Osback has her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Alliant International University. Her clinical experience includes neuropsychological and general diagnostic assessment, risk assessment, group, and individual therapy with clients from diverse backgrounds. Her clinical interests include anxiety, trauma, interpersonal relationship concerns, identity exploration and integration, dream work, and adjustment issues. Chelsee's clinical orientation is object-relations and attachment based with interventions provided from an interpersonal perspective. Chelsee is passionate about research, education and advocacy in her local community and has participated in related research projects.
Alanna Newton, M.A.
Psychological Assistant
Alanna is a doctoral candidate with a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and a Master of Science in Forensic Psychology. She is currently working towards her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Forensics. Alanna is passionate about clinical assessments and has experience providing assessments for neuropsychological and developmental disorders, learning disabilities, personality, achievement, intelligence, and projective measures. She enjoys working with all clients and welcomes diverse backgrounds, ages, religions, and sexual orientations. Alanna works through a cognitive-behavioral-focused, client-centered approach and believes therapy is the client’s space to work toward achieving their personal treatment goals. She believes the client should feel free of judgment in therapy and work together towards achieving their goals in a collaborative process. In doing so, she hopes her clients can increase their self-awareness, develop insight, and decrease aversive behaviors to improve their quality of life.
