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.
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), The Chicago School - Anaheim & Los Angeles Campus, and University of Southern California (USC).
Now, we're excited to welcome our 2026-2027 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.
Daniel Leon-Barranco, M.A.
Early Intervention Advanced Practicum Clinician
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The Chicago School - Anaheim Campus
Psy.D. Program
Emma Dorn, M.A.
Early Intervention Advanced Practicum Clinician
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The Chicago School - Anaheim Campus
Psy.D. Program
Minah Kim, M.A.
Early Intervention Diagnostic Practicum Clinician
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The Chicago School - Anaheim Campus
Psy.D. Program
Sanah Syed, M.A.
Early Intervention Psychology Practicum Clinician
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The Chicago School - Anaheim Campus
Psy.D. Program
Madison Bertran, B.A.
Early Intervention Clinician
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California State University,
Dominguez Hills
M.A. Program
Welcome to our site! As a future early intervention clinician, I am dedicated to fostering healthy changes in the lives of children and their families. My goal is to provide support, guidance, and resources that empower individuals to thrive. Together, we can create a positive impact and build a brighter future!