Dr. Gupta is a board-certified general and child and adolescent psychiatrist. Dr. Gupta provides patient care at the MIND Institute and UC Davis Child Behavioral Health Clinic (CBHC). At the MIND Institute, she provides management for patients with an underlying neurodevelopmental disorder, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder, DiGeorge Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome. At CBHC, Dr. Gupta supervises third year medical students, third year residents, and child and adolescent fellows in their CAP clinics. She is the co-lead for the TEAM Program, a Team approach with Empathy for Assessment and Management of children in foster care in the State of California.

Breanna is a pediatric occupational therapist (OTR/L) and associate marriage and family therapist (AMFT) with extensive experience supporting trauma, neurodiversity, and family systems. As an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist and ADHD Clinical Specialist, she brings specialized insight to understanding each child through a nervous-system and relational lens. She integrates trauma-informed care, sensory regulation, and play therapy to create responsive, attuned support. Breanna is dedicated to holistic care that nurtures safety, connection, and lasting growth for children and their families.

Dr. Loyola is a licensed psychologist and founder of Child Psychology Center, specializing in compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and families. She is recognized for her expertise in childhood trauma, resilience, and trauma-informed practices. As a speaker, Dr. Loyola blends clinical insight with practical strategies to help educators, clinicians, parents and caregivers understand the impact of early adversity and create environments where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to heal and thrive.

Dr. Engstrom is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental conditions, anxiety, and life transitions for children, teens, and young adults. Dr. Engstrom earned her Ph.D. in Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology (Clinical Emphasis) from UC Santa Barbara and her postdoctoral training included a fellowship at the University of Colorado School of Medicine – JFK Partners.  She later served as a psychologist at the UC Davis MIND Institute, where she provided comprehensive assessments and therapy for individuals across the lifespan and is now providing similar work at the Child Psychology Center in Sacramento. With specialized expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), family systems approaches and parent coaching modalities, her work is deeply rooted in neurodiversity-affirming care, ensuring that clients feel supported in navigating life’s challenges while embracing their identities.

Dr. Ewert is a licensed clinical psychologist at the Child Psychology Center specializing in child and adolescent therapy and development. Using a trauma- and neurodiversity-informed approach, her work focuses on building stronger relationships and strengthening self-compassion and resilience. Through her clinical practice and community outreach, she helps foster emotional growth at every stage.

Monica is the CEO and Owner of Gadda Hendrix Consulting, LLC, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 23 years of experience specializing in trauma, education systems, and child and family services. She has worked across California’s foster care, school, mental health, and crisis response systems, helping professionals translate trauma-informed principles into practical action. Monica is passionate about empowering caregivers and providers to confidently navigate and advocate within complex educational and behavioral health systems.

Dr. Briceño Contreras is a bilingual and bi-cultural clinical psychologist, with experience providing a range of direct clinical services in both English and Spanish to the under-served population of children, adolescents, and families between the ages of 0-21 years. Dr. Contreras provides clinical care at the Sacramento County Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services (CAPS) Clinic and co-leads the TEAM Program, contracted with CDSS, systems of care branch. TEAM program is a multidisciplinary consultation service through the University of California, Davis, for children and adolescents involved in the foster care system who present with neurodevelopmental disorders and comorbid psychiatric disorders. Dr. Contreras feels privileged to serve in this program, as a resource to families and mental health professionals throughout California.

Tiffany is the Founder and Executive Director of The Alliance. She has been working alonside local agencies, nonprofits and churches to serve vulnerable kids and families since 2010. As an adoptive mom with 2 teens that came home from Haiti in 2017, Tiffany is well versed in understanding and navigating the world of childhood trauma. She holds a degree in Biology from UC Davis with an emphasis in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior plus a doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of the Pacific. When not treating patients or doing nonprofit work, she loves animals, reading, and spending time in nature.