Josie Watkins, MSW Student Intern (she/her)
MSW Student About Me Hi, I’m Josie! I’m a Master of Social Work (MSW) student at Point Loma Nazarene University, […]
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Depression
Support for persistent sadness, numbness, hopelessness, burnout, low motivation, isolation, and depressive symptoms affecting everyday functioning.
Vanessa Torres, LMFT (she/they)
I support BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, disabled, neurodivergent, and marginalized clients navigating intergenerational trauma, systemic oppression, identity exploration, and healing through affirming, anti-oppressive, and holistic care. My work integrates art therapy, relational healing, and social justice-centered approaches that honor the connection between body, mind, spirit, and community.
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Samantha Thomas, AMFT/APCC (she/her)
I support emerging adults, adults, couples, and families navigating identity exploration, trauma, grief, intergenerational pressure, and bicultural experiences through a relational and trauma-informed approach. My work integrates somatic and parts-based therapy to help clients reconnect with themselves beyond survival, performance, and adaptation.
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Pharalyn Robinson, AMFT (she/they)
I support individuals navigating identity exploration, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and systemic stress through an affirming and strengths-based approach grounded in compassion and authenticity. My work centers creating inclusive therapeutic spaces where clients feel empowered to embrace their identities, heal, and move toward meaningful change.
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Jewel Patterson, APCC (she/her)
I support individuals navigating anxiety, burnout, identity-related stress, and racialized experiences through a healing-centered and relational approach grounded in community care, narrative therapy, and joy as resistance. My work creates space for reflection, connection, and honoring the fullness of each person’s lived experience.
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Mystiika Jae Carter, AMFT (she/they)
I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, identity exploration, self-esteem, and relationship challenges through a warm, affirming, and holistic approach. My work centers helping individuals reconnect with themselves, explore cultural and sexual identity, and build lives aligned with their values and authentic selves.
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Lakshmi Jaiprakash, APCC (she/her)
I support individuals, couples, and partnerships navigating trauma, intimacy, sexuality, non-monogamy, kink, and relationship exploration through an affirming, anti-oppressive, and somatic approach. My work integrates EMDR, sex therapy, and trauma-informed care to help clients build safer, more authentic, and connected lives.
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Chinwe Ezeonu, AMFT (she/her)
I support individuals, teens, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, family conflict, identity exploration, grief, and life transitions through a culturally responsive and client-centered approach. My work is grounded in breaking mental health stigma, healing generational trauma, and creating affirming space for people from diverse cultural backgrounds and identities.
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Amara Clark, AMFT (she/her)
I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, complex trauma, and identity-related stress through a culturally responsive, relational, and somatic approach. My work is grounded in anti-oppressive care, intergenerational healing, and creating a space where you can feel fully seen, supported, and empowered.
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Dr. Kiley Dunne Lizama, DSW LMFT (she/her)
I specialize in supporting survivors of political violence, war, immigration trauma, childhood abuse, sexual assault, and complex intergenerational wounds through a trauma-focused and culturally responsive approach. My work centers helping clients feel deeply seen while building lives that feel safer, softer, and more grounded in their authentic selves.
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