MEET OUR TEAM
While everyone on the New Leaf team specializes in providing support to children, adults and families, each clinician has their own subspecialties to ensure there is help for the whole family and for a wide variety of issues. Click on the therapists’ photos below to learn more about our therapists.
Please note, New Leaf is open by appointment only. In order to schedule an appointment, please schedule a consultation with us here. You may also contact us with questions via email at info@newleafcv.com or call us 760-501-8044.
April Hanig, LMFT (CEO / Clinical director)
April Hanig is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT). She founded New Leaf with the vision to build a specialized group practice that provides highly-effective therapy services for children, teens, adults, and families. April specializes in helping individuals overcome anxiety, panic attacks, perfectionism and other behavior patterns and overwhelming emotions that can get in the way of a joyful life. In addition to extensive experience and training in anxiety treatment, she has a special focus on early childhood issues, behavior problems, ADHD, grief, trauma, depression, cancer and chronic health issues. Learn more about April here.
Gail Baker, LMFT
Gail is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. She specializes in the areas of anger management, communication skills, trauma and self-esteem issues. She also has an extensive background working with both children and adults with ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety, among other challenges. Helping people tell their stories and make lasting changes so that they can feel and live their best lives is one of her greatest passions and privileges. Learn more about Gail here.
Victoria Volsky, LMFT
Victoria is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She works with individuals and families navigating addiction recovery, anxiety, relationship challenges, and patterns related to codependency. She brings several years of experience in addiction treatment and takes a trauma-informed approach that integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Victoria focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore vulnerable experiences, develop insight, and build practical tools for change. She is passionate about helping clients strengthen self-awareness, build confidence, and prioritize their mental wellness while working toward meaningful personal goals. Learn more about Victoria here.
Kristine Frank, LCSW
Kristine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in working with children, teens, young adults, couples, and families. She has a passion for helping clients address anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, behavioral challenges, communication issues, and life transitions, and she uses a variety of methods such as CBT, play therapy, mindfulness, art, and parent coaching to help her clients better navigate the complexities of life, relationships, and healthy living. Kristine provides compassionate guidance and effective strategies to strengthen family bonds and foster individual growth. Learn more about Kristine here.
Scarlett Regalado Sellers, LMFT
Scarlett is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) experienced working with children, tweens, teens and adults struggling with low self-esteem, school issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral concerns, and relationship challenges. Scarlett teams up with clients to help them identify their unique needs and motivations, and equips them with skills to express themselves more effectively. Scarlett focuses on empowering clients to tap into their inner ability to navigate all of life’s challenges and lead more fulfilling lives. She has a special passion for working with those who identify as survivors of trauma, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people who are neurodivergent. Learn more about Scarlett here.
Blossom Cohon, APCC
Blossom is a Registered Associate Clinical Counselor (APCC) working with children, teens, adults and couples to find greater meaning in their lives and their relationships. Blossom is passionate about helping people to navigate stressful circumstances and learn healthier ways to work through anxiety, depression, grief/loss, behavioral issues, social challenges, and relationship struggles, among other issues that youth and adults face in today’s ever changing world. She has a special passion for working tweens and teens, as well as couples and families. Learn more about Blossom here.
Sophie Bain-Tohl, LMFT
Sophie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She supports individuals, couples, children, and families navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting transitions, and life changes. With more than 15 years of clinical experience, she helps clients better understand the patterns that influence emotional wellbeing and relationships. Her integrative approach draws from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Integrative Body Psychotherapy, and relational therapy. Sophie works collaboratively with clients to build emotional regulation skills, deepen connection in relationships, and develop healthier perspectives and habits in daily life. Learn more about Sophie here.
Julia Hanig — Client Care Coordinator
As our Client Care Coordinator, Julia is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of care for our clients. She previously worked for over 10 years as a front and back office medical assistant in a busy pediatric office where she developed her love for supporting children and families. She has worked in behavioral health practice management for the past 3 years and has extensive experience managing health records and appointment scheduling to ensure clients are able to get the care they need.