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David Peterson,  John Maxwell Certified Coach and Trainer, At the Heart Co-Founder and Board Member

As a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Trainer and Speaker, I offer workshops, seminars, keynote speaking, and coaching, aiding your personal and professional growth through study and practical application of John’s proven methods. Working together, I will move you and/or your team or organization in the desired direction to reach your goals. I am also a Commissioned Ministry Coach for the Wesleyan Church..

I have a diverse background in all aspects of business and I am passionate about optimizing leadership, communication, teamwork, and personal performance.

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Victoria Moyo, PCC Trainee

Education:
Currently pursuing Master of Arts in Professional Clinical Counseling- UMASS Global
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology- California State University, Sacramento

Previous counseling experience:
This will be my first formal clinical placement! I’m coming in with graduate-level training in
CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma-informed care, and I’m eager to continue learning under
supervision.
Developing skills in treatment planning and case conceptualization, with experience working
with children, adolescents, and families in educational and supportive settings.

Day job:
Kindergarten and Preschool EXL (Extended Learning) Teacher

Describe your counseling style:
As a counselor-in-training, my style is warm, relational, and supportive. I focus on building trust
and creating a space where clients feel safe, heard, and accepted. I take a trauma-informed,
integrative approach that blends DBT, IFS, and ACT, allowing room for both emotional support
and practical tools. I aim to show up with compassion, cultural sensitivity, and authenticity, while
helping clients move toward greater self-understanding and meaningful change.

Favorite quote:
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to
make.” — Jane Goodall

Hobbies:
Gym and wellness routines
Journaling and self-reflection
Content creation and aesthetic planning
Exploring new coffee shops
Traveling and spending time with family and loved ones

Fun fact:
I speak Spanish fluently, love learning new languages, and enjoy traveling to experience different
cultures.

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Steve Woo, MFT Treainee

Education:

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, William Jessup University (in progress)

Previous counseling experience:
This will be my first formal clinical placement as a counselor-in-training. However, my
professional experience as a Korean-English interpreter has given me the opportunity to work
alongside psychiatrists, physicians, crisis-line professionals, law enforcement, and other helping
professionals. Through these experiences, I have been exposed to people from diverse
backgrounds navigating difficult, sensitive, and sometimes high-stress situations.
These experiences have strengthened my appreciation for careful listening, clear
communication, cultural sensitivity, and treating each person with dignity and respect.

Day job:
Graduate student and counselor-in-training

Describe your counseling style:
My goal is to create a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel genuinely
heard, understood, and accepted for who you are.
My approach is compassionate and collaborative, helping you recognize your strengths, gain greater clarity, build resilience, and discover meaningful ways to move forward. My Christian
faith shapes the compassion and hope I bring to counseling, while I deeply respect each client's
individual beliefs, values, and journey.

Favorite quote:
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
— Romans 12:2

Hobbies:

I enjoy exercising and staying active, spending time with my family, listening to music, and
playing the drums. 

Fun fact:
I grew up near the area in S. Korea portrayed in KPop Demon Hunters, and I once dreamed of
becoming a K-pop star myself!

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Joyce Amande, MFT Trainee

Education:

-Bachelor's in Psychology - UAGC

Currently pursuing a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at UMASS Global. 

Previous counseling experience (if any):

-I also work at the Family Services Agency and have experience working with families and individuals. 

Day job:

-I work as a Regional Account Manager for a healthcare company. 

Describe Your Counseling Style:

-My counseling approach is client-centered and solution-focused. I also want to help clients understand generational patterns that shape behavior and relationships. 

Favorite quote:

"Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself"

-Marcus Aurelius

Hobbies:

I enjoy hiking and reading. 

Fun fact:

My favorite movie is Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, and I named my son Anakin after Anakin Skywalker. 

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MaShawn Pech, PCC Trainee

Education:

-Bachelor of Science degree in Social Psychology, Associate in Applied Science in Human Resource management

-Working towards a Master's of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Previous counseling experience (if any):

-I worked at a local high school counseling adolescents and completed a four-month internship at a psychiatric hospital.

Day job:

-Active Duty Military, working as a unit deployment manager. Momma of two kids, a dog, and a cat.

Describe Your Counseling Style:

-My personal counseling style, takes an integrative approach. I blend empathy with evidence-based techniques from various therapeutic perspectives. I am primarily person-centered, with a sprinkle of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused interventions.

My counseling style focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, regardless of how many sessions it may take. I emphasize reflection and encouragement, helping clients find their own solutions as we navigate life’s challenges together. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives, and sometimes it is necessary to explore past traumas in order to make room for new life experiences.

Favorite quote:

“Son, if you’re not going to do it right, it’s not worth doing at all.”

― Rick Rigsby, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout 

Hobbies:

-I enjoy cooking, reading and writing, working-out, planners, stationery and stickers, singing, listening to 90s R&B, and crafts.

Fun fact:

-I like to scuba dive. I grew up in Japan.

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Alexis Vue, MFT Trainee

Education:

-Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Simpson University

-Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, William Jessup University (in progress)

Previous counseling experience:

-While this is my first official counseling role, my experience as a behavior technician and peer support has provided a strong foundation in walking alongside others with care. Through these roles, I’ve developed skills in building trust, offering emotional support, and creating safe, compassionate spaces where clients can feel seen, heard, and supported in their growth and healing. 

Day job: Full-time mama & wife  

Describe your counseling style:

-I strive to create a safe, supportive, and welcoming space where clients feel comfortable being themselves. While I continue to refine my personal counseling style, I utilize an integrative approach informed by evidence-based practices and tailored to each client’s individual needs. I view counseling as a collaborative process where we can work together to explore concerns, identify strengths, and develop thoughtful, goal-oriented strategies to support growth and healing.

Favorite quote:
“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” - Wayne Dyer 

Hobbies:

-I enjoy exercising, spending quality time with my family, and caring for my ever-growing collection of houseplants.

Fun fact: 

-I’m a foodie at heart who enjoys cooking and exploring new places to eat. As a self-proclaimed sushi and matcha connoisseur, I’m always on the lookout for new recommendations.