Our Team

At Coastwise, no clinician works in isolation. Our group practice brings together licensed marriage and family therapists, a licensed psychologist, licensed clinical social workers, therapists certified in addiction counseling, and dedicated support staff.

What sets our team apart is the culture of collaboration that runs through everything we do. Our clinicians consult, share insights, and draw on one another's expertise, whether that means a trauma specialist weighing in on a complex case or an addiction-certified therapist shaping how substance use is addressed alongside it. Clients are carefully matched with the right clinician based on their needs, goals, and personality, and care is informed by diverse backgrounds, specialties, and perspectives.

This is what it looks like when a team is genuinely invested in getting it right.

Our Team

The people you would be working with

Licensed clinicians and the people who keep the practice running. Every therapist below has a full bio if you want to read more before you choose.

Stephen D. Taus II, MS, LMFT

Founder & Psychotherapist

Over 20 years of community mental health experience. Specializes in integrative trauma-informed therapy. BS in Psychology from University of San Francisco; MS in Psychology from Loma Linda University.

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Angelo Mei, LMFT, CADC II

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Specializes in ACT for anxiety, trauma, OCD, and addiction. Helped shape Coastwise's clinical approach. Former documentary filmmaker on A&E's Intervention. Over two decades of personal sobriety.

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Gordana Marić, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Specializes in individual and couples work. Integrates somatic and relational approaches with psychodynamic elements. Trained in Compassion Inquiry, DBT, and attachment theory.

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Dr. David Kyle Bond, PhD

Licensed Psychologist

PhD in Positive Developmental Psychology. Research focus on attachment and emotional regulation. Lectures at ASU and CSUN. Specializes in depression, anxiety, OCD, and parenting.

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Maureen Teefy, MA, LMFT

Couples & Trauma Therapist, EMDRIA-Certified EMDR Therapist

Specializes in couples and individual therapy. Trained in EMDR and Emotion-Focused Therapy. Background in performing arts influences her approach.

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Matthew Moon, LMFT

Psychotherapist

Practical approach emphasizing how small shifts create big impacts. Uses Existential, CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Languages: English and Korean.

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Sara Feld, LCSW

Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Over a decade of clinical experience. Master's in Social Work from USC. Uses CBT, Family Systems Therapy, DBT, Art Therapy, and attachment theory.

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Penn Shelton, LCSW

Licensed Therapist

12 years of experience. Addiction counselor since 2015 with 13 years of personal recovery. Uses trauma-informed lens, attachment theory, CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic frameworks.

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Niki Payne, LMFT

Marriage and Family Therapist & Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

South Bay LA native. Credentialed clinical hypnotherapist. Integrates CBT, SFBT, positive psychology, family systems, and guided imagery. Trauma-informed and strengths-based approach.

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Daniela Zuanich

Administrator & Co-Owner

San Pedro native who founded Coastwise to support her community's wellbeing. Experience developing growth strategies for technology and early-stage brands.

Kelli Easley

Director of Clinical & Community Partnerships

Over 20 years of experience in behavioral healthcare, specializing in admissions, clinical relations, and community partnership development. Trained under respected interventionists and industry leaders. Holds a Certificate in Family Development.