WHO
WE ARE
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Meet the Board
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Founder/President
Terri Rivera
Terri Rivera is a creative entrepreneur, event producer, and lifelong horror enthusiast. Through years of organizing themed events, immersive projects, and community-centered experiences, she witnessed firsthand how the horror community can foster connection, acceptance, and support.
Motivated by that spirit of community and a deep interest in mental health advocacy, Terri founded the Horror Community Foundation to transform that shared passion into a force for good. Through the foundation, she explores mental health and works to destigmatize therapy by using scenes from beloved horror films as conversation starters with mental health professionals and members of the horror community.
Her goal is to unite the community while creating a welcoming space for reflection, growth, and support, offering resources that encourage healing, resilience, and hope.
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Carlos Cabrera
Carlos Cabrera holds a master's degree in education with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). As a strong advocate for mental health, he has completed extensive training in Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) and has gained specialized experience working with individuals affected by trauma and complex post-traumatic stress disorder. Carlos's academic background and professional training reflect his dedication to evidence-based practice and compassionate care. Outside of his work at a behavioral agency, mountain climbing, snowboarding, and downhill BMX are things that he has zero skill in. Carlos enjoys watching random movies-most often horror—playing video games, and spending quality time with his family.
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FACILITATORS
MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS THAT LEAD OUR SUPPORT GROUPS
Christina C. Liebman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Licensed Psychotherapist
CA #87928
NY #084396
Christina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), trained Psychotherapist, addictions specialist and somatic trauma specialist. She was born and raised in Syracuse, NY and received both her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Syracuse University, graduating with her MSW in 2010. Christina has over 15 years of experience in the human services field working with a breadth of populations in a multitude of clinical and non clinical settings in Syracuse, New York, and Los Angeles.
Sean Jansen, M.S.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
CA#154294
Sean Jansen, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a passion for supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. A graduate of CSU Dominguez Hills, Sean has spent the last three years working at a residential treatment center for adolescents with eating
disorders, where he gained extensive experience addressing related concerns such as anxiety, depression, OCD, self-harm, and family dynamics. He now also works in private practice, where he welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds and with a wide variety of needs.
Outside of his work as a therapist, Sean enjoys time with his wife and children, playing video games, reading comic books, and staying active. A lifelong fan of all things spooky, he loves scary movies – especially the Saw franchise – and is even in the process of creating a horror/Halloween-themed leg sleeve tattoo. Sean is excited to bring both his clinical expertise and his love for the Halloween spirit to this group.
Kat O'Malley
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
CA #155405
Kat O'Malley (she/Her) is an LMFT in South Pasadena who got her Masters in Psychology from Antioch, with a specialization in LGBT+ affirmative work. She also specializes in grief work and being neurodivergent affirming. Kat volunteers as a mental health professional with several grief focused youth summer camps, including Kesem & Project: Camp; and she is the Clinical Director for Experience Camps CA Boys. Kat is in multiple group chats dedicated to catching up on the latest horror movies, so she could not be more excited to combine her love of spooky with her passion for mental health at the Horror Community Foundation.
