Katie Cronin is the Clinical Practice Manager at the California Psychology Center, where she plays a pivotal role in supporting both clients and providers. She helps clients navigate their first steps in care by conducting brief phone evaluations, introducing them to clinic policies, and managing the practice’s waitlist. Additionally, Katie performs insurance courtesy checks and works closely with Aetna to assist with claims, ensuring a seamless experience for clients.

Katie is also a key resource for the CPC team, assisting providers by ensuring they have accurate and up-to-date client information, managing administrative tasks to reduce their workload, and facilitating smoother insurance processes. Her work allows providers to focus more on delivering exceptional clinical care, knowing the operational details are well-managed.

Katie earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Hamilton College in 2021. Following graduation, she worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Cancer Outcomes Research and Education Program, gaining valuable experience in both research and patient care.

Currently, Katie is a second-year doctoral student in the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium and a practicum student at the Palo Alto VA’s Mental Health Clinic. Her favorite part of her role at CPC is collaborating with the practice’s dedicated psychologists and helping create an environment where both clients and providers can thrive.

Originally from Massachusetts, Katie is a lifelong runner and an enthusiastic Boston sports fan.

Aldana provides administrative coordination and operations support to the California Psychology Center, collaborating on projects including payroll systems, administrative workflows, analytics, and insurance-related processes.

She holds a degree in Marketing and spent six years in the pharmaceutical industry, where she focused on data analysis, market research, and executive support. She also founded her own sleep consulting business and competed professionally as a Taekwondo athlete during her college years.

During her athletic career, she worked with sports psychologists and experienced firsthand the impact of mental health on performance and overall well-being. That experience sparked an appreciation for the field, and she now enjoys helping support the systems and operations that allow our clinicians to focus on client care.

Outside of work, she enjoys balancing her professional projects with an active lifestyle and a love of exploring local food scenes.

Raya is a junior at Los Altos High School with a strong interest in psychology and mental health. She has also explored using social media to support and share meaningful initiatives through student internships and projects such as LitKnit, TeachNova, and Launch Family, where she has contributed to content creation and outreach.

She has been interested in psychology from a young age and is excited to continue learning about mental health and emotional well-being. She hopes to study psychology in college and is especially interested in supporting individuals and communities in prioritizing their well-being. She brings a warm and thoughtful presence and values helping people feel heard, understood, and supported.

Outside of school, Raya is a varsity lacrosse player who values teamwork, leadership, and personal growth. In her free time, she enjoys shopping, going to the beach, trying new restaurants (especially sushi) and spending time with friends and family.

Lucy is a doctoral student in the PAU-Stanford PsyD Consortium with a strong interest in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional and behavioral challenges. Her clinical interests include mood and anxiety disorders, as well as eating disorders.

She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University in 2025. Currently, Lucy is completing a supplemental practicum where she co-leads a DBT skills group focused on emotional regulation and binge eating. Her clinical work is complemented by a research background in coping mechanisms related to depression and anxiety, as well as experience as a research assistant in an eating disorders program.

Lucy is drawn to the collaborative nature of mental health care and values the coordination and thoughtfulness required to provide effective treatment. She enjoys contributing to that process by supporting psychologists and helping ensure clients receive well-coordinated, high-quality care.

In her free time, Lucy enjoys baking as a form of self-care and creative expression—everything from cookies and breads to hyper-realistic cakes.