Reading, Pennsylvania

Meet the Reading team

Get to know some of the clinicians and staff who support care at our Reading office. Their work includes counseling, program coordination, and helping people take the next step.

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Clinical leadership

Clinical Director and outpatient therapist

Yarlin Rivera

MSW, LSW

Yarlin Rivera oversees clinical work at both CFSS offices and provides professional supervision in Berks County while continuing to provide outpatient therapy in Reading. Across her career, she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults. She has 22 years of mental health experience. Yarlin earned an associate degree with a focus in psychology, a bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health Studies from Alvernia University, and a Master of Social Work from Marywood University. Her approach recognizes how social and cultural factors influence people's lives.

Counselors and therapists

Outpatient therapist

Yamilka Gomez Mendez

Yamilka Gomez Mendez earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras and a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix. She has worked with diverse populations since 2000 and describes her approach as holistic and integrative, considering the mind, body, and spirit. She has also written a book about wellbeing and completed training as a Modern Nutritional Health Coach.

Mental health counselor

Wanda I. Rodríguez-González

Wanda I. Rodríguez-González earned a bachelor's degree in Community Health Education from the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus and a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. Her areas of focus include stress and anxiety, grief and loss, emotional regulation, and self-esteem. She describes her approach as client centered and responsive to each person's culture and circumstances.

Outpatient therapist

Carmen Marquez

M.Ed.

Carmen Marquez has more than 30 years of experience in mental health and education, including many years working with the Hispanic community. At CFSS, she provides outpatient counseling for adults and individual and family counseling for children and adolescents. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Westfield State College and a Master of Education from Cambridge College.

Outpatient therapist

Kiara Natal

MA, LAPC

Kiara Natal is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with a master's degree in Clinical Counseling and a bachelor's degree in Organizational Behavior and Applied Psychology. She describes her approach as compassionate, collaborative, and trauma informed. She works with people navigating anxiety, emotional challenges, relationship concerns, and personal growth, helping them identify strengths and develop coping skills.

Outpatient therapist

Sonia J. Nina

MSW, CCTP, CTOS

Sonia J. Nina is a bilingual English and Spanish therapist whose background includes trauma, domestic violence, substance use, and mental health concerns. She earned a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from The City College of New York. Her bio describes an individualized, culturally responsive approach to helping clients recognize their strengths and work toward their goals.

IBHS coordination

IBHS Coordinator

Yahaira Tisdale

A.S.

Yahaira Tisdale coordinates Intensive Behavioral Health Services for children and adolescents. She schedules cases, helps secure the authorizations staff need to begin services, tracks required clearances and training, and supports communication among families, clinicians, and other providers. She is bilingual.

Office team

Reading office team

Leslie A. Velázquez Ortiz

BSW

Leslie A. Velázquez Ortiz has worked at CFSS since 2018, first in intake and later in office operations. She earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work from Universidad del Este in Puerto Rico. Her experience includes front desk operations, psychiatric support, compliance, and staff event coordination. She is bilingual.

These introductions describe staff members, not appointment availability. To ask about current services or scheduling, contact the Reading office.

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