Kathryn Wetzler, PsyD

Northern California Director for the Mental Health Training Program and Counseling Centers

Kathryn Wetzler, PsyD (she/her), was born and raised in Australia, where she earned her Bachelor of Commerce at Melbourne University, and after graduating, spent the next 10 years working in sales, marketing, and management at IBM Australia.

After moving to the United States, Dr. Wetzler embarked on a career change, earning her MFT before continuing on towards her PsyD from CSPP. She has had many roles within The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG), both at Kaiser Permanente’s Vallejo Medical Center and then with the Northern California Mental Health Training Program. She completed her postdoctoral residency with the Adult Services Team in KP Vallejo, followed by working in the Emergency and Consultation Liaison Service for three years before returning to the Adult Services Team as a psychologist. Dr. Wetzler has been involved in mental health training since 2008, first serving as the Vallejo Training Director and then the North Bay Consortium Director.

Since 2016, Dr. Wetzler has served as the Director for Mental Health Training across Northern California, where she has focused on increasing the quality and size of our training programs across the region. With quality in mind, she has ensured that all eligible doctoral training programs have received APA accreditation, while also ensuring that all programs abide by the highest of standards in the field. Dr. Wetzler has also increased the visibility and attractiveness of the KP mental health training programs through targeted outreach, worked to reduce the footprint of our training programs on our medical centers through the utilization of technology, and increased efforts pertaining to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

In Dec 2020, in response to the need for future training of the Mental Health Scholars Program students, Dr. Wetzler developed an innovative solution to the complex training needs of the scholars. She developed the “clinic within a clinic” counseling center model that allows flexibility in training for the KP employees who are retraining as Mental Health therapists. Dr. Wetzler successfully lobbied for support of the idea from senior leadership and the first clinic started operations in January of 2022. When fully operational the counseling centers will have over 20 dedicated staff and approximately 90 scholars and Allied Health MFT students per year.

Jennifer Thom, PhD

NCAL Assistant Director Mental Health Training Program and Counseling Centers

Jennifer Thom, PhD (she/her), came to Kaiser Permanente with over 15 years of combined experience in the world of non-profit research and school-based mental health services. She has worked as a research associate on an array of CDC, NIH, SAMHSA, and foundation-funded projects focusing on behavioral health and substance abuse, including a 5-year multi-site study of women with co-occurring disorders and trauma. If you spend any length of time with Dr. Thom, you will soon learn that she has a passion for teaching others about mental health intervention design and the use of data in increasing service quality and effectiveness. Prior to joining KP, Dr. Thom taught graduate courses in Data-based Decision Making, Research Design and Methodology, psychological theory, and psychopathology as an adjunct professor at University of the Pacific.

Since joining KP in 2012, Dr. Thom has played an active role in influencing and shaping service delivery and operations within mental health. Dr. Thom began her KP career as a psychological associate in Stockton Behavioral Health, quickly moving her way to a psychologist position in 2014 and a management position in 2015. During this time, she focused on increasing the quality and effectiveness of services offered to adults, including improving care for members with depression, anxiety, trauma, and Borderline Personality Disorder. Dr. Thom joined the NCAL Mental Health Training Program in 2020 as a manager in the Kaiser Permanente Counseling Center and transitioned to Assistant Director in 2022. Dr. Thom is known for her collaborative leadership style, focus on data-based decision-making and evidence-based practice, and a passion for improving mental health service delivery.

Dr. Thom received both her doctorate degree in Educational Psychology and master’s degree in Psychology from University of the Pacific. She has a specialization in Applied Behavioral Analysis.

Supria Gill, PhD

NCAL Assistant Director Mental Health Training Program and Counseling Centers and Napa-Solano Training Manager

Supria Gill, PhD (she/her), serves as the Assistant Director for the Northern California Mental Health Training Program and Counseling Centers as well as the Training Manager in the Napa Solano Service Area. Dr. Gill received her Bachelor of Arts Degree at UC Davis and her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University. Dr. Gill completed her doctoral internship in Health Psychology at the VA Portland Health Care System and postdoctoral training in Behavioral Medicine at Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Residency Program, where she would later create a practicum training program. Dr. Gill joined the Behavioral Medicine team in Vacaville as a staff psychologist with a regional training role in the Regional Mental Health Training Program in 2017 following completion of her residency.

Dr. Gill served as a health psychology liaison responsible for creating training for behavioral medicine, bariatric psychology, practicum training, and maternal mental health. Dr. Gill also served as faculty at Palo Alto University, where she taught courses in the graduate training program on topics including affective bases of behavior, psychopathology, and ethics.

In 2023, Dr. Gill moved into the role of Assistant Director for the Northern California Mental Health Training Program and Counseling Centers. Dr. Gill specializes in psychological approaches to health promotion and behavior change in integrated care. Dr. Gill has co-authored several papers related to utilization of healthcare services, novel depression interventions, as well as the effects of perceived stress on psychosocial functioning.

During her leisure time, Dr. Gill enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

Natalie Vides-Boelke, LCSW

Assistant Manager

Natalie N. Vides-Boelke earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Davis. She began her career in the field of psychology, working as an advocate for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, where she developed a strong foundation in client-centered support and behavioral health services. Building on this experience, she went on to obtain her Master of Social Work from California State University, Sacramento.

Natalie has dedicated over 22 years to Kaiser Permanente, primarily working with adult populations and providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed care. Her experience includes work in intensive outpatient programs, as well as serving as a generalist clinician across both the Stockton and South Sacramento service areas. She also played a key role in helping to establish DBT orientation plus consultation group at Kaiser Permanente Stockton.

In 2013, Natalie began her leadership journey as a supervisor, motivated by a desire to give back and “pay it forward” to the mentors who supported her professional growth. She further expanded her leadership role in 2020 when she became a Training Director in South Sacramento, where she continues to support the development of future clinicians.

When the opportunity arose to help grow the Kaiser Permanente Counseling Center, Natalie eagerly embraced it, allowing her to focus more deeply on clinical supervision—a passion she has carried throughout her career.

Debbie Ortiz

Operations Specialist III

Debbie (she/her) has over 19 years of diverse experience in the healthcare industry, starting in 2004 as a receptionist in Kaiser Permanente’s Vallejo Psychiatry Department. Over time, she transitioned into a department clerk role, where she gained valuable insights into the inner workings of the organization. Debbie was promoted to the position of senior staff assistant, where she had the opportunity to contribute to various projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Currently, Debbie holds the position of Operations Specialist III with the NCAL Mental Health Training Program. In this role, she is responsible for coordinating and overseeing administrative functions and ensuring seamless operations and efficient communication within the program. Debbie’s passion for mental health and her dedication to supporting the training program’s objectives drives her to excel in this position.

Rachel Manansala

Administrative Coordinator IV

Rachel (she/her) is an experienced professional with a diverse background in the healthcare industry. Her journey began in 2004 at Kaiser Permanente, where she started as a Teleservice Representative (TSR). Through dedication and hard work, she was promoted to TSR Team Manager in 2011, allowing her to lead and mentor a team of talented individuals.

In 2016, Rachel had the privilege of joining the Vacaville Psychiatry Department as the Supervisor of Support Services. This role provided her with the opportunity to oversee and enhance the quality of patient care, ensuring that her team consistently delivered exceptional service.

Currently, Rachel is proud to be a part of the NCAL Mental Health Training Program. As an Administrative Coordinator, she contributes to the success of her team by coordinating training initiatives, managing programming logistics, and ensuring smooth operations. Working alongside a dedicated group of professionals, she is grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact on mental health services within the organization.

Throughout her career, Rachel has developed a strong passion for improving patient experiences and fostering a culture of excellence. She thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys collaborating with others to achieve common goals. With over a decade of experience in various roles at Kaiser Permanente, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to making a difference in healthcare.

Angela Payton, MBA

Project Manager II

Angela (she/her) received her B.S. with an emphasis in Human Resource Management in 2016 from the University of Phoenix and her M.B.A. from the same university in 2018.

Angela has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry and over 15 years of administrative and project management experience in healthcare. Her career began as a Unit Clerk on the med-surge trauma unit at a level-one trauma center, indicating a foundation in frontline healthcare operations. Progressing from there, she advanced to the role of Administrative Assistant II, gaining valuable experience in hospital administration.

Angela joined Kaiser Permanente in September 2016 as a Regional HR Compliance Coordinator. Her role involved ensuring that human resources practices comply with relevant regulations and policies within the healthcare industry. Demonstrating career growth, she currently holds the position of Project Manager II within the NCAL Mental Health Training Program. Her responsibilities in this role include recruitment, outreach, and supporting Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity initiatives, which highlights her commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace. Angela’s dedication to mental health is evident in her current role, reflecting a personal and professional alignment with the goals of the Mental Health Training Program.

In her free time, Angela enjoys spending quality time with her family, going to the movies, walking, and traveling.

Hayley Ho

Project Manager III

Hayley (she/her) received her B.S. in Health Informatics and Health Information Management from the University of Washington in 2020. She has 7+ years of experience in healthcare, starting off volunteering in a clinical care setting during her undergraduate years, then evolving through various administrative and operations roles before landing in project management. In 2023, she earned the Project Management Professional certification and Kaiser Permanente Certified Change Practitioner in Prosci Methodology.

Prior to joining the NCAL Mental Health Training Program, Hayley was a Project Manager under Kaiser Permanente Washington Risk Adjustment Services for 3 years, where she led several Risk Adjustment programs/projects across data submissions, integrity, and analytics functions. Hayley was also involved with the Asian & Pacific Islanders @ Kaiser Permanente (API@KP) Business Resource Group (BRG) first as a member and then as a co-lead for the Washington region. As a BRG leader, Hayley contributed to the development of BRG program planning and execution for enterprise and regional events. She looks forward to leveraging her experiences and skills to drive innovation and quality improvement under the NCAL Mental Health Training Program.

In her free time, Hayley enjoys playing volleyball, hiking, and exploring new restaurants.

Adryan Caron, LMFT

Clinical Supervisor

Adryan (she/her) received her B.A. in both Sociology and Religious Studies from UC Santa Barbara in 2007, then spent +2 years in Botswana, Africa with the Peace Corps prior to earning her M.S. in Psychology from Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo in 2012.

Adryan joined Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento’s Adult Psychiatry Department in March 2020 with a unique role of ‘floating’ across various positions to provide short-term clinical coverage in the event of provider absences. This position allowed her to gain experience and provide direct services in myriad roles, including within Addiction Medicine and Recovery Services (AMRS), the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Psychiatry Triage, Adult Outpatient Services, Crisis Assessment Services, and Emergency Room Consultation Services. Adryan was also selected as the Feedback Informed Care (FIC) Adult Team Champion in July 2020 and proudly held that role until Summer 2023. Additionally, Adryan’s passion for LGBTQ+ issues led her to seek training and mentoring within the Transgender Services Department, and she has been conducting supportive counseling and linkage to gender-affirming care for transgender and gender expansive members since Winter of 2020.

Most recently, Adryan joined the NCAL Mental Health Training Program, and is excited to provide clinical supervision to master’s-level trainees. She is also developing a Gender Health Competency Program, ensuring that those mental health trainees passionate about gender care have the knowledge and tools they need to serve this population with the highest standards of care available.

Ana Zdravkovic, PhD

Clinical Supervisor

Ana Zdravkovic, PhD (she/her), have been working with children and families in a helping capacity since 2002 in a variety of settings including: daycare centers, college mental health programs, community-based mental health, and hospital consultation.  She joined Kaiser Permanente in 2012 because of the multidisciplinary teamwork and the focus on supporting an overall healthy lifestyle.  She views therapy as a means of strengthening the inner quality that all people have to improve and develop a life worth living.  Her work uses a strengths-based family-systems approach, with elements of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Parent Management Training.  She’s been working with children and families, focusing on challenges related to Autism Spectrum Disorders and Severe and Persistent Mental Illness.

Kaiser Permanente’s Postdoctoral Residency in Clinical Psychology is what initially drew Dr. Zdravkovic to the organization. The focus on evidence-based practice, broad scope of treatment, and community population is unsurpassed in the region. She has stayed involved in the training program since getting licensed in 2013. Her work has focused on individual and group supervision, expanding mental health trainee opportunities into the pediatric setting, building clinically relevant child-focused assessment opportunities, and promoting didactics for mental health trainees, supervisors, and staff.

Dr. Zdravkovic is originally from Southern California and attended UC Irvine as an undergraduate. She earned a PhD from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, with a specialization in child clinical psychology and completed her doctoral internship at the University of Louisville and Norton Children’s Hospital. In addition to clinical work, she has lectured and instructed courses at local community colleges and universities on general psychology, research methodology, and clinical child psychology.  Her personal interests include getting outside with her young children, reading fiction, and visiting museums.

Aubyn Fulton, PhD

Clinical Supervisor and Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Liaison

Aubyn Fulton, PhD (he/him), received his B.A. from Pacific Union College in Psychology and Religion and his M.A. in Theology and PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He completed his doctoral internship at the VA Medical Center in Martinez. He was a staff psychologist at Napa State Hospital for three years and in part-time private practice, specializing in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders in young adults and general psychological assessment for 25 years.

For that same period, Dr. Fulton was a professor of Psychology at Pacific Union College in Napa Valley, chairing the Psychology and Social Work Department for ten years. He was sponsor of the Black Student Union there and, building on his dissertation research on the relationship of religiosity to both homophobia and tolerance, facilitated a support group for LGBTQ young adults in conservative religious communities.

Currently, Dr. Fulton supports the NCAL Mental Health Training Program by providing individual and group supervision, mentoring trainees with their program evaluation projects, serving as one of the program’s Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Liaisons, and serving as the training director for the pre- and post-master’s training programs in the Napa-Solano service area.

Gerald Gonzales, PhD

Clinical Supervisor

Gerald Gonzales, PhD, (he/him) serves as a clinical supervisor for the Northern California Training Program. With over 25 years of experience in healthcare, higher education, and business, he has served various roles—child and family psychologist, clinical director, manager of training programs, director of post-doctoral training, clinical supervisor, ADHD screening group lead, outcomes-informed care lead, and behavioral medicine specialist.  He started his career at Kaiser as a post-doctoral resident in psychology in 2011. His clinical practice focuses on evidence-based approaches and culturally informed care to serve the mental health needs of numerous patients.

As a clinical supervisor, Gerald brings a collaborative approach informed by a developmental lens. He believes that a clinician’s journey progresses in stages. Gerald tailors his guidance to meet supervisees where they are, providing foundational support to early-career professionals and encouraging advanced clinicians to build confidence and tackle complex cases. He hopes that such approach fosters clinician resilience, develops professional identity, and promotes ethical and reliable practice grounded in culturally responsive care.

To help meet the needs of his supervisees, Gerald attends to other factors that influence their growth. He carefully attends to diverse learning styles, change management, and organizational culture. He aspires to create a supportive environment where reflective practice, adaptability, and recovery are part of professional development.

Outside work, Gerald values spending quality time with his family, reading, traveling to new places, and playing golf.

Grayson Lewis, PsyD

Clinical Supervisor

Grayson Lewis, PsyD (he/him), joined the Stockton Psychiatry Department on the Adult Outpatient team as a Psychological Associate in 2019 and as a Clinical Psychologist in 2020. His roles included working as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy program lead, Clinical Supervisor, Regional Feedback Informed Care liaison, and Psychologist providing individual therapy, group therapy, and psychological testing, specializing in ADHD assessment.

As a supervisor, Dr. Lewis endeavors to support trainees in collaborative, strengths-based supervision which provides foundational psychological skills in assessment and treatment. In clinical approach, Dr. Lewis practices psychology from a behavioral understanding of functioning, utilizing and teaching Third-Wave behaviorism including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. With the NCAL Mental Health Training program, his role includes providing individual and group supervision, as well as didactic training and program development.

While working as a Regional Feedback Informed Care liaison, Dr. Lewis’s responsibilities included facilitating case conference support and creating resources in support of improving clinical practices related to receiving feedback and responding effectively to suicidal ideation.

While Dr. Lewis has lived in many places, he received his undergraduate degree from West Virginia University and his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College. He completed his doctoral internship with the County of San Bernadino Supervised Treatment After Release forensic program and Transition Age Youth Center. He currently lives in Stockton with his cherished wife and precious young daughter.

Jeffery Chen-Harding, LCSW

Clinical Supervisor

Jeffery Chen-Harding (he/him) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a B.A. in English from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine obtained in 1993. I got my Master of Social Work degree at San José State University in 2003 and earned my license in 2008. I studied history and literature for a year in Santiago, Chile in 1996 and I am fluent in Spanish.

I have worked at Kaiser since 2017, doing individual and group psychotherapy as well as the Intensive Outpatient Program and triage offering services in both English and Spanish as a Qualified Bilingual Services clinician. I began at the Kaiser Department of Psychiatry in San Francisco and started with the Northern California Mental Health Training Program (MHTP) in February of 2026. Here at MHTP, I am one of the trainers in the Bilingual (Spanish) Specialty training track and also in the Trauma Specialization focusing on exposure-oriented therapies such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Written Exposure Therapy. Before Kaiser I worked at other community agencies such as Institute on Aging and On Lok Senior Health in San Francisco as well as at the UCSF/SFGH Trauma Recovery Center in the Mission District of San Francisco. My interests especially include working transculturally with members of Latinx cultures, older adults, and the broad field of trauma and trauma-focused therapies. In terms of my own approach to therapy, I mostly work within the cognitive behavioral tradition, drawing largely on an approach known as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). This approach recognizes the way that the human mind treats normal and inevitable aspects of life such as sadness and anxiety as problems to be avoided and controlled rather than meaningful experiences that come with a full life. I live with my family in San Francisco, have a small private practice, and love exploring both the urban and wild parts of the Bay Area and northern California in general.

Joanne Lam, PsyD

Clinical Supervisor

Joanne Lam, PsyD (she/her), currently serves as a clinical supervisor with the NCAL Mental Health Training Program. Commencing her professional journey as a postdoctoral resident at Kaiser Permanente, Dr. Lam has consistently contributed to KP’s Mental Health Department. Her diverse roles at Kaiser Permanente encompass clinical supervision, triage clinician, initial assessment clinician, individual/group therapist, and IOP manager.

In her clinical approach, Dr. Lam demonstrates a profound commitment to providing patient-centered, evidence-based care. Grounded in techniques such as CBT, ACT, and DBT, her practice reflects a comprehensive understanding. Furthermore, Dr. Lam has received extensive training in integrative settings, collaborating closely with physicians and other multidisciplinary healthcare providers. Additionally, she is currently in the process of pursuing professional certification in perinatal mental health. Dr. Lam provides therapy in both English and Cantonese.

When it comes to training, Dr. Lam places significant emphasis on the quality of supervision and education. She firmly believes that this period is crucial for supervisees to experience substantial personal and professional growth. Dr. Lam is enthusiastic about offering mentorship and providing professional guidance to those under her supervision.

During her leisure time, Dr. Lam finds joy in traveling and discovering new destinations with her family. She relishes attending concerts and exploring novel ideas. She has been enjoying taking the ferry to the SF farmer’s market as of late.

Matthew Holland, PsyD

Clinical Supervisor

Matthew Holland, PsyD (he/him), received his B.A. in Psychology from UC Berkeley in 2002 and his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute in 2016. He completed his doctoral internship at the Integrated Health Psychology Training Program in Contra Costa County and his postdoctoral residency in Adult Outpatient Services at Kaiser Permanente, San Rafael.

Dr. Holland joined the Vallejo Psychiatry Department in 2017 and, soon thereafter, served as the clinic’s Adult Team representative on the Achieving Clinical Excellence committee for the Northern California region of Kaiser Permanente. In this clinic liaison role, he facilitated case consultation groups for Adult Team clinicians that emphasized Feedback Informed Care. In 2018, he had the pleasure of being a contributor on the Tridiuum Mental Health Advisory Council, a regional work group tasked with developing the implementation and clinic workflows of digital feedback tools designed to support clinical practice and improve patient outcomes. He also served on the Behavioral Medicine Faculty for the Family Medical Residency program for the 2020-2021 training year. From 2020-2023, he was the Behavioral Health Manager for Adult Services in Vallejo Psychiatry. During his tenure in Vallejo Psychiatry, Dr. Holland was actively involved in the doctoral training programs with roles that included assessment supervision, individual supervision, and didactic training. Recently, he also joined The Wright Institute doctoral program as adjunct faculty.

Currently, Dr. Holland enjoys working with the NCAL Mental Health Training Program where he provides supervision to doctoral and post-master’s trainees in local medical centers and develops regional projects designed to support training program quality and expansion goals in the Northern California region.

Patrizia Meunier, LMFT, PhD (Physics)

Clinical Supervisor and Co-Director of Specialty Bilingual Treatment Program

Patrizia (she/her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and graduated in 2005 from JFK University in California, East Bay with a master’s in counseling psychology. She has been working in the field of mental health since 2003 providing outpatient mental health services. Patrizia joined Kaiser Permanente in 2014 and subsequently started a new specialty service for Spanish-speaking members in 2016. She has been directing and supervising in the Bilingual Program since. While counseling psychology is Patrizia’s current career, her original background in academia has proven valuable for organizing the didactic aspects of the various mental health programs within which she is actively involved.

Patrizia is an EMDR therapist and has experience treating a variety of mental health problems. Her main clinical interests are the provision of high-quality mental health services for Latinx populations (directly in Spanish, when possible) and trauma-informed therapy approaches. She is passionate about mental health training, pouring her heart into the education, support, and supervision she provides to new clinicians. Patrizia’s commitment to the Specialty Bilingual (Spanish) Treatment Program combines many of her interests, and she is grateful, humbled, and honored to be able to direct this specialty training program.

Ren Hong, PhD

Clinical Supervisor

Ren Hong, PhD (he/him) first received his BBA in Management Information Systems from The University of Texas at Austin. After working in the world of IT, he concluded that he preferred the intricacies of human behavior over computer programming. This led to a career shift where he pursued the vocational discipline of psychology and completed his PhD in Counseling Psychology at Oklahoma State University.

He joined Kaiser Permanente in 2017 at the Modesto Psychiatry Department. During his time there with Adult Services, he provided individual psychotherapy to treat mental health disorders and conducted psychological testing for ADHD, diagnostic clarification, and cognitive screening. He also held various roles in that clinic such as the Feedback Informed Care Champion, Leadership Professional Practices Committee (LPPC) member, and clinical supervisor.

Due to his background in both business technology and psychology, Dr. Hong has joined the NCAL Mental Health Training Program as a liaison between clinical training and the emerging field of Artificial Intelligence, seeking to harness new technology to continue developing a robust training experience for novice and seasoned psychotherapists alike. Additional areas of continued professional interest include leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and consultation, which Dr. Hong intends to further advance within MHTP.