ABOUT
Meet the solution-focused team behind the scenes.
A clinician-led practice serving individuals and healthcare organizations through a whole-person, integrative care lens.
Cortney Harden, LCSW, CMNCS
Founder, Clinical Director & Principal Consultant
Cortney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Mental Health & Nutrition Clinical Specialist with over fifteen years of experience across clinical care, behavioral health leadership, and systems-level consulting. She founded Live Aligned to advance a more comprehensive approach to mental and behavioral health, one that treats the whole person and translates evidence-based care into strategies that are both meaningful and sustainable for individuals and the systems that serve them.
On the clinical side, Live Aligned offers an integrative, whole-person model of care that goes beyond symptom management. Cortney's work integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Lifestyle Medicine, trauma-informed care, somatic practices, and clinical nutrition. The six pillars of lifestyle health — sleep, nutrition, movement, stress management, social connection, and substance use — are woven directly into treatment through practical, individualized strategies focused on nervous system regulation, behavior change, and emotional processing in ways that translate into daily life.
On the consulting side, Cortney supports healthcare and behavioral health organizations in strengthening how care is designed and delivered in real-world settings. Her work includes behavioral health integration, clinical quality and audit readiness, documentation and compliance, workforce training, and program design, with a key focus on the Medi-Cal and CalAIM landscape, including Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports. The goal is to help organizations implement whole-person care in ways that are practical, scalable, and aligned with operational realities.
LCSW · California Licensed Clinical Social Worker #70807
CMNCS · Certified Mental Health & Nutrition Clinical Specialist #505111
ACLM Member · American College of Lifestyle Medicine
AI Certifications · AI Fluency & AI Capabilities for behavioral health
Education · MSW, San Jose State · BA, San Francisco State
Kali Paredes, LMFT, CTTP-II
Clinician & Consultant
Kali is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Trauma Treatment Professional with over a decade of experience in clinical leadership, program development, and systems transformation across California's behavioral health and housing sectors. Her work helps community-based organizations, counties, and public agencies design and implement trauma-informed programs, particularly for individuals experiencing homelessness, behavioral health challenges, complex care needs, and substance use disorders.
Kali blends evidence-based practice with emotional presence, bringing both strategic clarity and human-centered insight to the organizations she supports. Her leadership emphasizes alignment, helping teams and individuals connect their work to their values, purpose, and wellbeing. She also provides direct therapeutic and coaching work, supporting clients in finding their voice, building confidence, and reclaiming autonomy.
LMFT · Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
CTTP-II · Certified Trauma Treatment Professional, Level II
Specializations · CalAIM, ECM, Community Supports, DHCS, Medi-Cal & CARF compliance
Focus areas · Trauma treatment, housing & SUD program design, facility design, regulatory readiness
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Angela Grace Soriano, CHRA
Executive Assistant
Angela keeps Live Aligned running behind the scenes. She manages scheduling, communications, client coordination, and the day-to-day operational logistics that allow the rest of the team to stay focused on clients and engagements. Her background in human resources and organizational development brings structure and reliability to every part of the practice.
CHRA · Certified Human Resources Associate
Strategic Human Resource Planning · University of Perpetual Help System DALTA
Organizational Development · University of Perpetual Help System DALTA
Focus areas · Executive support, scheduling, client coordination, operational logistics