Our Team

I consider myself to have grown up in Texas, but moved to California after college. I was raised a strong cradle Catholic, and fell in love with Eastern Christianity during college; becoming Orthodox, even years later, was like coming home. As a therapist (LMFT), I work most frequently with eating disorders, trauma/ (c)PTSD, EMDR, anxiety/depression, shame, and existential concerns. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, watercolor, and walking (yep, walking!) my two Bengal kitties.

Bachelor of Science Ave Maria University, Ave Maria, Florida

Major: Music (Sacred Music, emphasis in Vocal Performance); Minor: Theology

Master of Science California State University, Fullerton Fullerton, California

Counseling (Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Dual Licensure MFT/PCC Track)

Megan Bonynge, LMFT

Executive Director

Operations & Executive Assistant

Bachelor of Arts Westmont College, Santa Barbara, California

Major: Art (emphasis in Acrylic Painting)

Certificate Program Fullerton College, Fullerton, California

Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) Technology (emphasis in Architectural Design)

Thomas Bonynge

I'm a native Californian, and was raised nondenominational Protestant. My close friend, now godfather, introduced me to Orthodoxy, and I gradually learned about the faith for many years before becoming Orthodox. I have worked the past many years as an architectural drafter, and am excited to shift my skills of critical thinking, analysis, and strategy into a new field of work to further the mission of Agape. Outside of work, I'm an avid tennis player, a creative thinker/aspiring inventor, and cat whisperer.

Dr. Philip Mamalakis, LMFT

President

Megan Bonynge, LMFT

Dr. Lucy Bataneant

Secretary

Treasurer

Board of Directors

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