The Team | CFTogether.org

Meet the Team

Dedicated, skilled, and passionate - these are the individuals that make up our team at Creating Families Together.org. Our diverse staff of psychologists, educators, and support personnel bring their unique expertise to bear in serving families and communities. We believe in the power of unity and collaboration to overcome adversities and foster health and happiness. Discover more about our dedicated team members and their individual contributions to our mission. Each one plays a vital role in supporting and uplifting the families we serve. Together, we create a network of support, care, and empowerment.

Founder & Clinical Director

La Faune Gordon, Ph.D., M.S.

Dr. Gordon, a licensed clinical psychologist, offers over 30 years of culturally-sensitive, specialized intervention for at-risk or trauma-affected infants, young children, and families. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Masters degrees in both Psychology and Clinical Psychopharmacology. As a California-endorsed Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist, Dr. Gordon has multiple certifications including Infant Massage Instruction (WINC), Clinical Trauma Specialist, Effective Black Parenting Instructor, and Parent Educator for Make Parenting a Pleasure (MPAP). She is also an advanced level provider of Developmental Individual Relationship (DIR) Floortime. With over two decades of supervisory and consultation experience in public and private sectors, she has delivered numerous presentations, trainings, and workshops.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist/Supervisor

LaJoi Lewis, Psy.D.

Dr. LaJoi Lewis, with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and over 15 years of experience, specializes in working with children across a spectrum of developmental capacities. She is dedicated to offering clinically sound and culturally sensitive interventions as well as educational services to individuals and communities. Beyond her expertise in managing mental health clinicians, Dr. Lewis's professional interests include conducting trainings, offering mentorship, and providing mental health consultation services.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist/Supervisor

Brigitt Lamothe-François, Ph.D.

Dr. M. Brigitt Lamothe-François, a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience, serves as a psychotherapist, clinical trainer, and professor. An alumnus of Texas A&M University and Cal State University, Northridge, her expertise lies in employing a blend of RCT, CBT, Family Systems, Attachment, and Trauma Informed techniques with mindfulness practices. Dr. LF places a strong emphasis on understanding her clients' intersecting identities and their impacts on relationships. At Creating Families Together.org, she facilitates Intercultural Engagement Seminars and champions a multicultural lens in her work, promoting a deeper comprehension of the experiences of diverse families.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist/Supervisor

Noemi Urgiles, Psy.D.

Dr. Noemi Urgiles is a bilingual Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing culturally sensitive therapeutic services to young children, teenagers, and adults exhibiting an array of mental health disorders. Dr. Urgiles is certified in school neuropsychology and has

extensive experience in conducting developmental and psychological testing. Furthermore, Dr. Urgiles also conducts risk assessments for parolees.

Dr. Urgiles is passionate in delivering evidence-based practice interventions to underserved populations and high-risk populations. She is a certified Forensic Interviewer and is an expert in providing psychological assessments for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder. Moreover, she has served premature babies with testing.

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Clinical Trainees

Past Clinical Trainees, from prestigious institutions across Southern California and Minnesota, have made a lasting impact on Creating Families Together.org and the communities we serve. Our trainees typically come from Alliant International University, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), St. Mary's University, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and University of Southern California.

Now, we're excited to welcome our 2023-2024 Cohort. These individuals, with their unique backgrounds, further enrich our mission of promoting emotional well-being and family unity. We are excited about the continued growth of our dedicated team.

Become A Trainee