Crossroads Family Therapy

416 W Badillo St
Covina, California, US
91723

Practice Specialties

  • Couples Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Grief and Bereavement Counseling
  • Individual Counseling
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Spiritual Counseling
  • Stress and Anxiety

About

Karen’s professional memberships include: American Psychological Association, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, National Association of Professional Women, San Gabriel Valley Psychological Society, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, International Board of Christian Counseling, and Association for Comprehensive Energetic Psychology. In 2011, she was honored by the National Association of Professional Women for her professional success and named one of their Women of the Year.
At Crossroads Family Therapy, our mission is to provide compassionate and expert mental health services to individuals, couples, and families in the San Gabriel Valley and beyond. Established in 2012 by Karen Hendrickson, a seasoned Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience, we are committed to creating a welcoming and soothing environment within a historic craftsman-style house. Our team of like-minded therapists, each an expert in their field, collaborates to offer comprehensive psychotherapy services that cater to diverse needs and circumstances. We strive to build strong ties with the local community, schools, nonprofits, and businesses, fostering a supportive network of mental health resources for all. With a focus on inclusivity, we hand-select promising young therapists to join our exceptional staff, ensuring a multi-generational collaboration that spans various specializations and accommodates a range of financial circumstances.

Therapists on Staff

Sumith Unni
Stephanie Estephan
Humberto Yarleque
SanathKumar Putla
Lonetta Johns-Yarleque
Sumith Unni

Sumith Unni

AMFT
Sumith G. Unni, AMFT, is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who supports individuals, couples, children, teens, and young adults in a warm, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed setting. He uses an eclectic, evidence-based approach tailored to each client’s needs and has specialized training in Level 1 Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Prepare/Enrich premarital and marital enrichment.

Sumith helps couples strengthen relationships and navigate conflict, infidelity, parenting, separation, divorce, and life transitions. He also works with young people experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and developmental concerns. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Malayalam, Sumith is committed to providing inclusive care for multicultural and multilingual individuals and families.
Stephanie Estephan

Stephanie Estephan

AMFT
Stephanie Estephan, AMFT, is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who provides compassionate, culturally sensitive support to children, teens, adults, and couples. She helps clients navigate concerns related to identity, behavior, relationships, emotional dysregulation, self-worth, and school or workplace challenges.

Using evidence-based practices and an individualized, eclectic approach, Stephanie creates an open environment where clients can feel heard, understood, and supported. Her experience in outpatient mental-health care, elementary education, and refugee support informs her work with clients from diverse cultural and developmental backgrounds.
Humberto Yarleque

Humberto Yarleque

LMFT
With 18 years of experience as a licensed therapist, this clinician provides trauma-informed, mindfulness-based therapy for teens, young adults, and college-aged clients. They offer a calm, supportive space to explore trauma, stress, difficult emotions, and unhelpful patterns while building clarity, resilience, and meaningful change.

As a former law-enforcement officer, they bring a unique understanding of high-stress environments and work compassionately with first responders, survivors, and individuals facing complex life challenges. Their experience includes supporting people with developmental disabilities and incarcerated youth, with a strong belief in every client’s capacity for healing and growth.
SanathKumar Putla

SanathKumar Putla

ACSW, DMin, MSW
Sanath supports individuals navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. He provides a safe, compassionate, and culturally sensitive space for clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or are seeking greater understanding of their emotions and experiences.

Using evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and EMDR, Sanath helps clients process difficult experiences, regulate emotions, build resilience, and develop practical strategies for healing and personal growth. His approach is respectful, nonjudgmental, and centered on ensuring each client feels heard and valued.
Lonetta Johns-Yarleque

Lonetta Johns-Yarleque

AMFT
I am a clinician who views therapy as a gentle process of unlocking what has been stored within
the mind and soul, allowing clients—including those who are neurodivergent—to breathe again
and unburden themselves from past trauma.
Grounded in empathy, compassion, and cultural awareness as a biracial African American and
Mexican woman, I walk alongside my clients at their pace, honoring their history, identity, and
unique healing journey. I am trauma focused and want to look deep into my clients experiences.
With training in EMDR and a deep personal understanding of what it means to confront trauma, I
strive to be a supportive companion who embraces and affirms the unique experiences, while
helping clients face their pain, strengthen their relationships, and move toward meaningful
growth.

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