Pediatric CBT Specialty Program:

JoAnne Forman, LMFT

JoAnne is the Director of The Albani Group's Pediatric CBT Specialty Program. She has spent more than five years recruiting, training, supervising, and mentoring associate clinicians specializing in anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and related challenges in children and adolescents.

JoAnne provides ongoing supervision and case consultation with a focus on evidence-based treatments, including CBT, ERP, ACT, and Yale SPACE. She works closely with families to address anxiety, OCD, executive functioning difficulties, and emotional regulation challenges.

Families participating in our Pediatric CBT Specialty Program benefit from a collaborative treatment approach. In addition to regular case consultation with associate clinicians, families have access to JoAnne for guidance, questions, and consultation as needed throughout treatment, ensuring a high level of specialized support and care.

Jenna Magaldi, AMFT

Jenna (she/her) is an Associate Therapist with the Albani Group’s Pediatric CBT Specialty Program. She received her B.A in Psychology and Art from Skidmore College and her Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco. She completed her graduate level traineeship at Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) and a year of postgraduate clinical work at the San Francisco Boys' Home. Jenna is currently pursuing her certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

Jenna specializes in supporting children and teens with anxiety, depression, and symptoms of traumatic stress through evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She takes a holistic and mindfulness-based approach to empower clients to play an active role in their personal growth and healing. Jenna works closely with clients to understand their unique needs and strengths in order to develop meaningful interventions that promote lasting change. 

Jenna ties her background in studio art into her therapeutic practice by encouraging clients to connect with creative endeavors as an impactful tool for self-expression, coping with stress, and emotional processing. She believes in collaborating with her clients and their families to strengthen connection and resilience. 

In her free time, Jenna enjoys painting, practicing yoga, and exploring the beautiful nature that San Francisco has to offer. 

Isabel Clements, ACSW

Isabel (She/Her) is an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW118613) working toward licensure under the supervision of JoAnne Forman (LMFT93812). Isabel earned her B.S. in Psychology, summa cum laude, from Northeastern University, and her Master's degree in Social Welfare with a concentration in Child and Family Well-Being from UCLA's Luskin School of Public Affairs. Isabel began her clinical work at Stanford Children's Hospital, where she provided counseling and support to families navigating chronic illness.

Building on this experience, Isabel works with children, adolescents, and their families, with a particular focus on OCD, anxiety, ARFID, and phobias. She also supports clients and families navigating chronic illness and adjustment difficulties.

Isabel helps clients learn to navigate uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, and situations. Her work emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and sitting with uncertainty without needing to immediately escape or resolve discomfort. She incorporates evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Isabel strives to create a supportive therapeutic environment where clients feel understood while also being encouraged to make choices aligned with their values. She works collaboratively with families to help parents better understand their child's experiences and support their child's progress at home.

Outside of the office, Isabel enjoys going on runs with friends, discovering new coffee shops in San Francisco, and rock climbing

Mia Schuman, ACSW

Mia (she/her) is an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW139515) working under the supervision of JoAnne Forman. She earned her B.A. in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies, with minors in Global Health and Anthropology from the University of Washington. She received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Michigan, with a focus on clinical work with children and families.

Mia’s clinical work is shaped by her experience at Jewish Family and Children’s Services, where she provided counseling and support to families and parents navigating the adoption process, with an emphasis on attachment-based and family systems principles. Her work with children at Asian Women's Shelter, a domestic violence shelter, strengthened her commitment to supporting families by using personalized and holistic approaches tailored to each child's unique needs. She fosters a creative, supportive, and engaging environment to help children and teens develop confidence as they learn new ways to manage anxiety, navigate challenges, and build resilience. Mia’s therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and person-centered principles, partnering closely with caregivers to build on strengths to foster meaningful growth and wellbeing. 

Outside of the office, Mia enjoys hiking with friends, finding treasures at thrift stores, and exploring new places in San Francisco