Core Faculty

Catherine Radecki-Bush, PhD, is Chair of the M.A. Psychology Program at Antioch University Santa Barbara and has been a member of its faculty since 1996. Dr. Radecki-Bush holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Delaware. Her academic experience also includes a previous Adjunct Faculty position at Capella University, service as the Interim Associate Dean for Clinical Training at the Fielding Institute, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University, a Clinical Affiliate Faculty appointment at Eastern Carolina School of Medicine, and an Adjunct Instructor position at the University of Delaware. Dr. Radecki-Bush also has clinical and administrative experience in community mental health. Her orientation is Interpersonal and Systems.

Dr. Radecki-Bush’s research interests are in the area of adult attachment and interpersonal problems. Her article, Radecki-Bush, C., Farrell, A., & Bush, J. (1993), “Predicting jealousy responses: The influence of adult attachment and depression on threat appraisal,” is widely cited in the personal relationship literature. In addition to her interest in personal relationships, Dr. Radecki-Bush has also presented papers at the annual meetings of the American Psychological Association in the area of education and clinical training. She is a Licensed Psychologist in California and is a member of the American Psychological Association and the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.

Mariela Marin, MA received her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University in 2005. Her undergraduate majors were Psychology and Spanish which at the University of Notre Dame. She served as Director of Counseling and Recovery Services at Pacific Pride Foundation for three years; during this period she began teaching as Adjunct Faculty at Antioch in 2006. She currently serves as a member of the Executive Council for a Community-Based Participatory Research project being conducted through UCSB professors Tania Israel and Laury Oakes, and provides LGBT sensitivity trainings in the community for local agencies and businesses.

Kristine Schwarz, MA, MFT, is an alumna of the Antioch University Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Program and has taught at Antioch since 2007. Kristine is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who also enjoys working with clients in private practice. She has worked with adults, youth, couples, and families in various therapeutic settings including: Domestic Violence Solutions of Santa Barbara County, Goleta Valley Union School District, Working Alternatives Federal Prisoner Reentry Program, Full Spectrum Recovery and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Kristine has presented at national conferences including: Buddin Praed Foundation, Northwestern University’s CANS Conference; Child Welfare League of America’s Finding Better Ways Conference; Terrorism and Psychosocial Preparedness: Impact on Children and Families Consortium Meeting; and the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s 12th Annual Colloquium.

Prior to pursuing a career in education and psychotherapy, Kristine worked for 15 years as a producer and executive in the entertainment industry. This experience provided her with a unique ability to understand issues that creative talent encounter. She continues her passion for the creative arts by working with artists of all kinds and in many venues.

Adjunct Faculty

Deborah Allen, DCSW, LCSW, has been an Adjunct Faculty Member of Antioch University since 2000. She received her MSW from UCLA in 1985. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, holds a Diplomate in Clinical Social Work and holds an EMDR Certificate. Her theoretical orientation includes family systems and integrative approaches to therapy. Debbie practices at the Family Therapy Institute of Santa Barbara and maintains a small private practice in Ventura. She has worked with children, adolescents and families in a broad range of treatment programs including psychiatric hospitals, day treatment programs, residential programs, and both public and non-public schools. She has held various positions with the State Chapter Board of the National Association of Social Workers, the local Board of NASW, and has served on the Santa Barbara Mental Health Commission. She was the recipient of the Social Worker of the Year Award in both Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.

Kathleen Baggarley, MA, MFT, received her MA from Goddard College in 1979. Kathleen has taught for the last 22 years to graduate and undergraduate students in California as well as nationally and internationally. She has taught classes in Self-Psychology, Clinical Skills, Human Sexuality, PTSD, Trauma, Child Sexual Abuse, Healing and Recovery from Trauma and Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy. Kathleen’s theoretical orientation is Client Centered-Humanistic-Multi-Model with a specialty in treating PTSD/Trauma in children and adolescents. She has also offered workshop training and public presentations in her areas of specialization.

Kathleen is in private practice conducting psychotherapy with individuals, couples, groups and families. She is the former Clinical Director and Prevention Specialist in the non-profit organization, P.A.C.T. Kathleen’s published works include the Handbook for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse (1980) and Independent Board of Inquiry Regarding St. Anthony’s Seminary 1993. She is a Charter member of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children.

Juliet Velarde Betita, MA has been teaching at Antioch University since 1992. Juliet received her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Goddard College. She has also taught in the UCSB Counseling Certificate and Alcohol and Drug Certificate Programs and at Santa Barbara City College. Juliet has been a psychotherapist for the last 19 years. She is in private practice in Santa Barbara and is a recently retired Mental Health Practitioner for the Santa Barbara County Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services where she specialized in the treatment of juvenile offenders and their families.

Juliet’s focus for the last nine years has been in developing multicultural awareness skills curriculum and seminars for psychotherapists. At Antioch she collaborated on the development of a teaching approach to diversity issues called Multicultural Dialogue. The faculty group presented their format in a symposium for the American Psychological Association Conference (2000) in a paper entitled, “Overcoming Resistance, Achieving Transformation – Innovations in Teaching Multicultural Counseling Skills.” She and her collaborators also presented an American Psychological Association symposium (2001) entitled “Multicultural Counseling Faculty as Social Change Agents: Context and Consequences.”

Juliet’s interest in the field of multicultural diversity extended itself into the graphics arts through service on the Board of Directors of Madeja Look, as Chairperson of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art Docent Counsel Outreach and as the Performance Arts Coordinator of The Contemporary Arts Forum Gallery.

Russell Collins, MA, MFT, received his A.B. from the University of California at Berkeley, and his Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. He is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and past president of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Santa Barbara Chapter. He is a founder and Co-Director of The Mediation Project at the Family Therapy Institute. His most recent articles include “How Therapists Can Help during Divorce: What the New Research Says,” in the January 2007 The Therapist and “The Mediation Gene” in the ACR Alternative Conflict Resolution Quarterly. Russell has an active Santa Barbara practice in couples therapy and an attorney/therapist co-mediation practice with Laura Collins, his wife.

Jay Fortman, PhD., MFT, received his PhD from University of California Santa Barbara. He works as a school psychology in the elementary school system. He also has a private practice. He has published numerous articles in several journals and authored a book titled Between Two People, published by ACA for counseling with couples. He conducts workshops on stress, AD/HD, Learning Disabilities, Aspergers and Self-Esteem.

Angela Holland-Zimmer, MA, MFT, is a graduate of Antioch’s Master’s in Clinical Psychology program. She also holds a Master’s degree in English literature from Cal State Northridge and taught college English and ESL. Her work in family violence counseling includes two years as clinical director of Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County. She currently teaches courses in clinical and professional skills, supervises MFT trainees and interns, and has a therapy practice in Santa Barbara.

Jacqueline Kurta, MA, MFT, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. In addition to her work as adjunct faculty for AUSB, she is the Clinical Manager of the Alcohol and Drug Program at the University of California-Santa Barbara. Jackie received a B.A. in English from Tufts University and a Master of Arts in Psychology from Antioch University Santa Barbara. Originally from New York City, Jackie and her family relocated to Los Angeles in 1987 and they have made Santa Barbara their home since 2000. She has been actively involved with the Santa Barbara Chapter of CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists) and is proud to be serving as the organization’s Co-President for 2007-2008. She is particularly dedicated to collaborating with other community agencies to strengthen the readiness of Santa Barbara County’s disaster mental health resources. Jackie has also offered volunteer support to other valuable local organizations, including Domestic Violence Solutions of Santa Barbara County, Family Court Mediation Program of Santa Barbara County, the American Red Cross of SB County, Transition House, El Puente School and the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.

Taryn Lawrence, MS, has been member of the faculty since 2004. She earned her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from California State University, Sacramento. Taryn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and holds certification as a Domestic Violence Counselor and Rape Crisis Counselor.

Taryn has a private practice in Santa Barbara and her orientation draws from attachment, experiential and psychodynamic theories. In addition, she has a practice at St. Vincent’s Residential Campus where she sees women with severe trauma histories. Taryn also specializes in working with couples whose children were recently diagnosed with serious developmental disorders. Taryn was recently awarded an Osherson Fellowship from Fielding Graduate University in order to pursue a deeper understanding of trauma theory and research. She is a Member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.

Stuart Light, MA, has a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from UCSB, and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University received in September, 2006. He became a member of the Adjunct Faculty at Antioch University in the Spring Quarter, 2007. He currently works for the Mental Health Division of Work Training Programs, Inc. as a Dual-Diagnosis Specialist in a special project treating individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, funded by the California Endowment. Stuart is a member of both AAMFT (American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists) and CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists). He’s a registered intern with the Board of Behavioral Sciences working full-time on his hours toward licensure as an MFT. Stuart is also a Life Coach with a specialty in Couple’s Coaching, and a free-lance columnist who’s been published in the Santa Barbara Independent, Santa Barbara News-Press, Los Angeles Times, Montecito Journal, and Coastal Woman.

Peter F. McGoey MA, MFT, earned his Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Santa Barbara. He also earned a Master’s degree in Social Science from California State University at Fullerton. He worked at Pinecrest Hospital/Cottage Health Systems for 27 years and currently works in the Chemcial Dependency, Mental Health Services and Trauma Services at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara. His theoretical orientation is Rogerian, Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral.

Barbara Sheffield, MA, has been a member of the Antioch faculty since 1991. Barbara received her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from University of California, Santa Barbara and is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist. She is a Certified Employee Assistance Professional and has three years post graduate training from the Santa Barbara Gestalt Training Center. Her theoretical orientation integrates Gestalt, solution focused and psychodynamic theories.

Barbara teaches Law and Ethics, Domestic Violence, Group Psychotherapy, and a professional development seminar. She is a past instructor at University of California, Santa Barbara’s Drug/Alcohol Certification Program. She was previously the Clinical Coordinator at Family Service Agency.

Barbara has had a private practice for 16 years, including a great deal of group experience. She has worked with perpetrators and victims of domestic violence, clients in drug/alcohol residential treatment programs, Employee Assistance programs, and has 16 years experience supervising trainees, interns, and clinicians. She is a member of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and the Employee Assistance Professional Association.

Bob Tauber, MA, MFT, who was honored as Santa Barbara Mental Health Association’s 1999 Mental Health Provider of the Year, has been an adjunct professor at Antioch University since 1993. He received his Master’s in Education from University of Santa Clara in 1978 and was licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in 1979. His therapeutic approach focuses on the psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery of persons with persistent and severe mental illnesses. His teaching philosophy drives him to provide essential information and “clinical challenges” that will support his students’ development towards competent and effective mental health professionals.

Bob has recently become the Program Manager of the Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara County, after directing the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute’s Public-Academic Liaison Project for 16 years. Previous positions include Coordinator of Mental Health Services at Work Training Programs, Inc, Staff Therapist at Belmont Hills Neuropsychiatric Center and Program Coordinator at Bill Wilson Center in Santa Clara. He has presented at numerous conferences including the Adult System of Care Conference in San Diego and the Diversity and Cultural Awareness Forum in Santa Barbara. His publications include “Enlisting Indigenous Community Supporters in Skills Training Programs for Persons with Severe Mental Illness” in the journal Psychiatric Services. He is a member of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Consultants as well as the Mental Health Arts Festival Coordination Team.

Andrew Teton, MA, MFT, has been teaching at Antioch since 2003. He earned his Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Santa Barbara and has also completed a two-year program in Hakomi Body Centered Psychotherapy Training. Andrew is a licensed MFT and also leads classes for Gerry Grossman Seminars in which he has trained more then 100 local MFT interns to pass their licensing exams. Andrew’s orientation uses an object relations framework and also incorporates elements of cognitive behavioral techniques.

Andrew has been a Board Member of the local chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists for five years in which he has served as both Intern Representative and Public Awareness Chair. He has published a series of featured editorials and book reviews related to mental health issues. In 2003, he was given Special Recognition for Leadership Award from CAMFT.

Andrew also has the distinction of having Robin Williams create a comedy character based on him (“Andrew, the World’s Most Intellectual Kindergarten Student.”)

Michelle Villegas, PPS, MSW, LCSW, obtained her Master’s Degree in Social Work from California State University, Sacramento. Concurrently, she received her Pupil Personnel Services Credential. Her theoretical perspectives include a systems and cognitive-behavioral approach to treatment.

Currently, she is in private practice. She has been teaching at Antioch for approximately 3 years. She has been a guest lecturer at U.C.S.B. Orfalea’s Children Center. Her other work experience has included working for child welfare services, residential treatment settings for abused children and pregnant and parenting teens, adoptions, school based counseling and domestic violence.

Michelle has served as the Vice-President of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Santa Barbara Chapter and the advisory board for the Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara. She is also a member of the Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and the Association for Play Therapy.

Lauren Wyeth, MA, MFT, is Clinical Director for Casa Serena and Clinical Supervisor for Pacific Pride Foundation and Community Counseling & Education Center.