Lexi (she/her) is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor who works from a trauma-informed and strengths-based lens to support clients in achieving their goals. She approaches therapy from a place of authenticity, collaboration, and compassion. Lexi believes that each of us is the expert on our own unique experiences, and we therefore have the power and ability to make the positive changes necessary to lead fulfilling lives. She often integrates DBT, Internal Family Systems, CBT, self-compassion, and positive psychology interventions to support clients. 

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Lexi received her Bachelor’s degree from Chapman University, and a Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of San Diego. She has experience working with clients on building healthy relationships and boundary setting, strengthening healthy parenting skills, processing grief, overcoming difficult life transitions, and navigating depression, anxiety, and trauma.

 

She values the opportunity to embrace each person’s unique cultural background, as our ethnicity, race, sexual and gender identities all contribute to who we are and are integral parts of the way we experience mental and emotional well-being. Lexi recognizes the healing power of simply being truly heard and understood, and she creates a supportive, compassionate space where individuals can experience this. She looks forward to the opportunity to be a part of your journey and assist you in becoming the best version of you.

Ianne Nayeli is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor who is bilingual in English and Spanish. Ianne Nayeli has experience working with children, adolescents and adults, and utilizes a client-centered, trauma-informed lens, cultural humility, and a strength-based approach to collaborate with clients to help them meet their mental health goals. She utilizes multiple evidence-based approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, play therapy, and art-based approaches.

 

Ianne Nayeli is passionate about helping clients to explore their attachment styles, love languages, cultural and generational components, and family dynamics to gain insight on their relationship with themselves and others. She helps clients to manage their symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and stress, and to navigate adjustments, transitions, and parenting concerns. Additionally, she likes to provide structure during sessions, assign homework that is relevant to the client’s goals as needed, and also encourages clients to 'go with the flow'.She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development, and Master of Science degree in Child Development with an emphasis in early childhood mental health. Ianne Nayeli is ready to support you in your journey to wellness at any stage in your life!

Katrin Seifert PsyD (pronouns: she/her) is a licensed psychologist, board certified in Clinical Health Psychology, whose areas of interest and expertise include health psychology, the effects of long-term trauma and stress, and working with adolescents, LGBTQ+ individuals, and culturally diverse populations. Dr. Seifert practices from an anti-racist perspective with a focus on equity.  

 

Dr. Seifert completed her graduate training at the University of Denver, Graduate School of Professional Psychology. For the past 12 years, Dr. Seifert has worked in primary care settings, alongside medical doctors, focusing on providing short-term interventions to help people of all ages, addressing a wide array of physical, mental, and behavioral concerns. Dr. Seifert has been in leadership roles, overseeing a Behavioral Health team and a psychology training program at a community health center, and has also focused on providing supervision and training to behavioral health and medical learners.

 

Dr. Seifert welcomes people of all ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, gender identity, class, and education level. Dr. Seifert does not adopt a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, and instead tailors her work to the individual and their preferences; however, Dr. Seifert is comfortable applying interventions from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Dr. Seifert aims to help each person make progress toward their goals by understanding that person’s perspective as well as sharing her own insights, observations, and strategies.

Ginny (pronouns are she/her/ hers) is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. Ginny believes that therapy should be with a calm, caring and compassionate person who can help you achieve your therapeutic goals at a pace where you feel growth and positive change. She strives to connect the body and mind to help create a sense of wellbeing. Ginny will offer a safe space to feel, explore and grow. With over 12 years of experience working with families, children and teens as a therapist in the community, she will provide you with the tools and strategies to recover, reclaim and learn to ground yourself in all areas of your life.

 

Ginny's therapeutic work incorporates various evidence-based psychotherapy practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Practices, Attachment Theory, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Somatic Models; all with an emphasis on a mindfulness approach. Ginny has experience working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, Behavior Modification, Family Therapy and Positive Parenting Skills. Ginny's empathic nature allows her to express: "I understand that life can be hard".  

Jennifer (or Jen) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 8 years of experience working with children struggling with intense and frequent emotional and behavioral problems. Jennifer has a broad range of clinical experience working with children in the following areas: disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders, depressive disorders, trauma and stressor-related disorders, and anxiety disorders. Jennifer works with clients and their families to process trauma, promote healthy communication, and strengthen the family unit. Jennifer also has experience running groups that focused on social skills, coping skills, anger management, and emotion regulation.

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Jennifer utilizes a strength-based approach and offers a safe and non-judgmental space. She works closely with her clients to develop realistic and achievable goals as she wants her clients to be successful. Jennifer’s experience working in a residential program has allowed her to support children and family’s mental health treatment in a variety of capacities, further deepening her understanding of the complexities and vulnerabilities involved in mental health care. Jennifer has received training in CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, and DBT. She also incorporates other modalities such as Solution Focused, Client Centered, and Art-Based therapeutic interventions. Jennifer provides trauma-informed and culturally competent therapeutic services, takes a creative, understanding approach with all her clients, and supports her clients in deepening their personal exploration.

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Jennifer received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Diego State University and her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from National University.

Carol Dawidowicz is passionate about helping people improve their well-being and relationships. She has been working as a therapist with children, teens and adults since 2005. Carol started her counseling career at a non-profit agency serving at risk youth. Carol has over 6 years of experience working with military service members and their families. She supports clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, family of origin issues, grief & loss, separation & divorce, issues of identity/self-esteem, and relationship problems. She also works with couples facing a variety of challenges including parenting issues, infidelity, communication difficulties, intimacy problems, conflict and domestic violence.

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Carol received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Virginia in 2000. She obtained her graduate degree in Marital and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego in 2006. Since graduation, Carol has continued to further her education and training by participating in programs focused on Gottman Therapy for working with couples, Prolonged Exposure for working with PTSD and multiple anxiety treatment related programs.

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Carol values diversity and strives to understand the unique needs of each individual. She helps clients identify their strengths and develop the tools and relationship skills to lead a more productive and satisfying life.

Jarae (she/her/hers) is an Associate Clinical Counselor whose passion and expertise center around identity, particularly the way that culture impacts one's self esteem and functioning in the world. Jarae enjoys working with clients to discover how these cultural stressors may be leading to trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. Jarae has a strong interest in working with diverse populations and is open to working with clients of all backgrounds to help them reach their own version of their full potential. Jarae is particularly strong in working with BIPOC and mixed-race identity issues. Jarae has 4 years of experience working in community mental health and education.

 

Jarae's experience includes working with culturally diverse populations, children, adolescents, young adults, and parents on the parent child relationship, strengthening the family unit, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, conduct disorders, impulse control, grief, PTSD, and families impacted by severe trauma. Jarae prefers to take an individualized approach with each client to ensure that sessions remain a safe space where clients feel free to be themselves. Jarae received her undergraduate degree from San Diego State University and her Masters Degree in Educational and Clinical Counseling from Azusa Pacific University. 

Jennifer specializes in treating adults with a variety of anxiety and depressive disorders. She will work with you to address past trauma, decrease work-related stress and teach you skills to help get "unstuck" with challenges you may be facing. She also does a great deal of work with couples and families to address common relationship concerns, such as: communication, conflict resolution, trust, intimacy issues and financial concerns. Relationship therapy focuses on providing couples with skills to help increase trust, gain intimacy and strengthen their overall relationship. 

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One of Jennifer's passions includes working with expectant and new parents on their journey as they work toward creating a special space for the newest member of their family.  As an advocate for parents, Jennifer believes in the importance of understanding your rights during pregnancy, childbirth and beyond in providing the care you feel is best for you and your family. Jennifer is a Certified Facilitator for Gottman’s “Bringing Baby Home” curriculum.

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Jennifer received her Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Iowa in 2000 and a Masters of Arts from the University of San Diego in Marital and Family Therapy in 2002.  Jennifer founded Positive Change Counseling Center in 2006 and with over 15 years of experience she continues to provide effective treatment to her clients. She has worked as a Research Therapist at the Veteran's Medical Research Foundation in La Jolla providing evidence-based Prolonged Exposure therapy to U.S soldiers returning home from combat who are challenged by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from combat and other traumatic events. Success rates are high in minimizing and eliminating issues such as increased fear, depressed mood, flashbacks, and poor concentration related to traumatic events including physical violence, sexual and combat trauma. Jennifer's background also includes human relations and diversity trainings, supporting survivors of domestic violence, providing in-home services for at-risk youth, facilitating anxiety support groups and providing residential treatment for adults with chronic mental illness and addiction.