Meet The Team

Naomi Clark Babcock

MSSA, LCSW 
Founder of Inner Wisdom Psychotherapy Associates Inc
Clinical Supervisor
Trauma-trained Psychotherapist
CA LCSW-73942
AZ LCSW-12225

Rate: $175 per 50 min session
Some insurance availability

Naomi’s journey through the therapy world has evolved greatly over the past 20 years. It started in Cleveland, Ohio after graduation from Case Western Reserve University in 1999. With humble beginnings in the world of child and adolescent outpatient psychotherapy and substance abuse treatment for at-risk youth in Cleveland, Ohio to working with a similar population of even younger children ages 0-5 in Phoenix, Arizona which included didactic work between parent and child. Soon afterward she completed her post-graduate training from the Harris Institute of Infant and Toddler Mental health was completed and Naomi served as a supervisor for master’s level therapists as a field instructor for Arizona State University. Soon afterward, Naomi began her own private practice in 2007 in Gilbert, Arizona where she specialized in child/adolescent therapy. Her work began to evolve as she began the study of Mindfulness Based practice, EMDR therapy and DBT, to address the growing number of trauma cases that presented in the practice. Naomi also took on associate therapists who sought to learn this work and obtain the necessary training toward licensure. Through her own path to exploring spirituality and psychotherapy, this led to study under teachers who supported the idea of being the “watcher of our thoughts” as opposed to “being our thoughts”. This exploration led Naomi to study and receive training from various spiritual teachers whose work greatly influenced modern psychotherapy such as Eckhart Tolle, Byron Katie, Mooji and lineage, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Master Choa Kok Sui, and Rupert Spira. This integration of spiritual awareness and psychotherapy along with a job-transition for Naomi’s husband led the family to California, where the opportunity to explore the integration of Mindfulness, Energy Psychology, and EMDR/Somatic modalities were widely used and sought after by the client population of this area. This led to the opening and expansion of Inner Wisdom Psychotherapy which has expanded to include two very talented associate therapists that will be working under the supervision and guidance of Naomi. Naomi will also continue to see her own psychotherapy clients using an eclectic approach of psychotherapy, trauma work, and Energy Psychology (through Pranic Psychotherapy) with respect for the spiritual influence of eastern masters and their contributions to this field.

Linda Cole-Taylor

Ph.D. (in Education) MSW, LCSW
Licensed Psychotherapist
CA LCSW 105582

Rate $150 per 50 min session
Some insurance availability

Linda Cole-Taylor sees teenagers, adults, couples, and families for a range of mental health challenges with a focus on complex trauma. Linda’s clinical experiences have prepared her to work with clients who experience anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, anger, grief, and interpersonal relationships. Dr. Cole-Taylor’s experience in trauma therapy began with women and girls who were victims of sex trafficking throughout southern Asia. This focus extended to working with teenage victims of domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) in the United States. Linda has worked in inpatient, outpatient, and crisis-based environments and bases much of her therapy modalities in developmental psychology, neuroscience, and existential inquiry.

Dr. Cole-Taylor began her career as a secondary teacher, where she realized the importance of strong relationships with teens, families, and their communities. Her teaching and research in racial and educational equity led her to become a Professor of Education and Director of Educational Programs at both Yale University and Barnard College at Columbia University. Linda’s experience in both education and therapeutic clinical work equips her with specialized knowledge of environmental and cultural considerations, family systems, and schooling.

Whether in an academic or therapeutic setting, Linda strives to know her clients well and appreciates the vulnerability involved in sharing one’s personal narrative. She approaches each individual with empathy, dignity, and a desire for others to feel safe, understood, confident, and hopeful for positive change.

Julia Brotherston

MSW, ACSW
CA ACSW 102630
Associate Psychotherapist

Rate $125 per 50 min session
Some insurance availability

Julia always knew she wanted to join the mental health field in order to destigmatize mental health conditions, advance social justice, and promote open and honest conversations surrounding the topic of mental illness. She is now a registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW). Her journey to become a psychotherapist began in 2018 when she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas State University, and went on to earn her Master’s of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. She is also bilingual in Spanish. Julia has worked with children, adolescents, parents, entire family units, and adults. She enjoys working with children ages 4-17 with a wide array of therapeutic goals. She strives to aid in improving children’s social and emotional skills through practicing identifying feelings and providing them with structured coping skills to process emotions. She also values working with adults who may be facing mental health challenges. In the past, Julia has worked with vulnerable individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder. Her personal and professional experiences have cultivated her passion in both micro and macro work in the mental health field. As a native Spanish speaker, Julia aims to be an inclusive psychotherapist. She provides evidence-based services in both English and Spanish to individuals of varying identities.

Raul Castorena

MSW, ACSW
CA ACSW 72847
Associate Psychotherapist

Rate $125 per 50 min session
Some insurance availability

Raul Castorena is an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW). He has a holistic approach with supporting clients in their healing journey. He uses cognitive behavior therapy, problem solving approaches, mindfulness practices and psychoeducation to individualize treatment to his clients. He has worked with military, youth, adults, older adults, couples and families. He provided treatment in both English and Spanish.

Rachel Thueson

Office Manager

Rachel is part of our administrative staff at Inner Wisdom Psychotherapy. She assists the practice in all office management aspects including scheduling, billing, insurance benefits and claim filing, and more. She has a Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University in Marriage, Family, and Human Development, and graduated in 2010. She has several years of experience working in the mental health field. She began working in mental health billing in 2018, and enjoys the aspects of keeping the revenue cycle of the practice continuing as well as staying organized and functional.

Celine Trinh

Intake Coordinator

Celine joined Inner Wisdom Psychotherapy in December 2021. As a part-time intake coordinator, she assists with scheduling sessions, answering client inquiries, and other office duties. She will be graduating from California State University – Long Beach in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a minor in Asian American studies. She is interested in pursuing a career in social work, providing psychotherapy, and working with disadvantaged populations.