Yasmeen Cotta Ma, Lmft, Cgp

Yasmeen Cotta, MA, LMFT, CGP, has extensive experience in mental health and education, currently serving as a Senior Quality Assurance Auditor for Orange County Programs at New Alternatives, Inc. since September 2019, where responsibilities include auditing clinical documentation and training staff on regulatory compliance. Additionally, Yasmeen operates a private practice as a psychotherapist and immigration evaluation specialist, providing mental health assessments for immigration cases. Previous roles include Adjunct Psychology/Behavioral Sciences Instructor at InterCoast College and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at The Multicultural Therapy Center, where clinical therapy services were offered to individuals and families. Yasmeen’s background also includes research assistance at the Orange County Department of Education and internships focused on group therapy and counseling for at-risk youth. Educational qualifications consist of a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from National University, along with an Associate of Arts from Orange Coast College.