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Life can throw a new challenge that we need help from a third perspective. That is why I like helping people to empower themselves with what's needed in order to fill the gap and reduce barriers to next level of success in their treatment goal(s)! Often than not, our environmental or relational dynamic in life is the most difficult matters to change or resolve. My clinical work focus on the important subjects that often trigger and precipitate mood symptoms from those relational and environmental disruptions in life.
My communication style is direct - meaning using open-communication and empowerment to the core issues or reason that you are facing the obstacles in life to help you stabilize your life and mental health as prompt manner as possible. I also practice open-communication style by allowing people to ask questions when you have a question about the therapy process or me as your therapist. I will try to answer the best way I can with respect to healthy therapeutic boundary as applicable.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working in school-based and community mental health settings, supporting children, teens, young adults, adults, and families through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.
I specialize in working with anxiety, self-esteem struggles, emotional regulation, life transitions, relationship stress, and school-related challenges. My experience working closely with youth and families has deeply shaped the way I understand emotional development, family dynamics, and the importance of feeling seen, supported, and connected.
Clients often describe me as warm, approachable, engaging, and easy to talk to. I believe therapy should feel human, collaborative, and supportive — not cold or overly clinical. My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are while feeling safe enough to grow, heal, and better understand yourself.
I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist who specializes in treating panic attacks, severe depression, PTSD, and anger management. Most recently, I was the psychologist for the US Special Operations Command Korea, serving the SOF warfighters with their unique challenges. Prior to this, I had a private practice in Southern California. I have a BA in psychology from UCLA and a Psy.D. in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology.
I believe that meaningful mental health care starts with trust, compassion, and genuine connection. Over the past 15 years, I have worked across a variety of healthcare settings, including trauma nursing, emergency nursing, and nurse leadership roles, caring for individuals and families during some of life's most challenging moments. These experiences have reinforced my belief that every person deserves to be treated with dignity, empathy, and respect.
My commitment to mental health care is also shaped by personal experience. Like many people, I have witnessed the impact of mental health challenges in my own life and among loved ones, which has deepened my understanding of the courage it takes to seek help. I strive to create a welcoming, judgment-free space where clients feel comfortable discussing difficult thoughts, emotions, and life experiences.
I am a doctoral prepared dual board-certified Family & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am passionate and committed to providing high quality client-centered mental health care. My focus is medication management and treating various psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, Stress and PTSD. I utilize evidence-based medication regimen and techniques such as CBT. I am excited that you stopped by and look forward to being with you on your journey to mental wellness.
I have been in the psychology field for over 20 years. I have an extensive background treating public safety, military, hospital personnel and there families for trauma, work related stressors and family issues. I have treated people who have survived trauma and I am also a trauma survivor. I have worked substance abuse treatment facilities and both inpatient and out patient psychiatric hospitals treating moderate to severe mental heath problems.
I am experienced in conducting diagnostic testing evaluations, fitness for work and pre-employment evaluations. I am a court recognized expert in a few different areas.
Due to my time practicing and vast experience nothing suprises me. I have seen, heard or dealt with most things in the this field. You cannot put a price tag on experience. I have also lived life and have experienced many things myself that clients come into my office wanting help with. I don't know about you but I like getting help from those that have treated the issues in the past or have gone through it themselves versus those that have read about it in books.
Hi, I am Jennifer.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and do not know where to start? Well, you are looking in the right place. Seeking therapy is scary and unknown territory, however I will be with you every step of the way to heal. I am here to help you navigate your feelings and tackle everyday battles. I have experience with working with youth and young adults managing depression, anxiety, and various life stressors. Life is tough, but so are you. My greatest strength is being empathetic to the needs of my clients. I meet the client where they are, and I enjoy working with clients and seeing their growth. I am rooting for you!
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I’ve spent 10+ years in community mental health across hospitals, shelters, community-based programs, and outreach in the Central Valley. I’m neurodivergent. I get how overwhelming masking and burnout feel.
I work with autism, ADHD, PDA, anxiety, trauma, and work or relationship stress. I also support parents and partners of neurodivergent people.
Certs: ASDCS (autism), ADHD-CCSP, and NATC (narcissistic abuse treatment).
- Hello! My name is Dr. Mendez, I am a licensed clinical psychologist based in San Diego, CA. I graduated from Loma Linda University in 2014 with a PhD in clinical psychology. Since then I have worked in a variety of community mental health and outpatient settings with children/adolescents as well as adults. I primarily work with adults focusing on mood disorders (depression, anxiety).
Hello! I am Dr. Efrain Zepeda. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Social Worker. In the past 26 years of working as a mental health professional, one important lesson I have learned is that the most powerful therapeutic intervention is found in the interpersonal experience that occurs in the client-therapist relationship. Together we can analyze the past to co-create a new meaning to achieve healing. I strongly believe that therapy is not about labeling or judging, but rather about personal discovery.
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