Our Team

Stephanie (she/they/ella), LPCC and Clinical Supervisor. I offer direct therapy services in English and Spanish (e arranho um pouquinho no português!).  On a personal note, I live a bi-national life, splitting my time between the vibrant energy of Tijuana and San Diego. I'm a proud pet parent to 3 cats and 2 dogs who keep life fun and grounded. Outside of the office, I love expressing myself through body art (I'm tattooed neck-to-toe!), immersing myself in music festivals, dancing, swimming, and connecting with nature. I bring that same authentic, open-hearted, and free-spirited energy into my practice, offering a warm space where you can show up fully as yourself.

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I love working with...

...active duty military, trauma, survivors of narcissistic abuse, IPV, PTSD, anxiety, LGBTQIA+, relationship issues, women's issues, college students, TAY, Latinx/e

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Some of my favorite approaches include...

Integrative, mind-body, and deeply person-centered modalities. Clinically, I blend Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, and DBT skills. As a bilingual clinician living across borders, cultural humility, intersectionality, and honoring lived experiences are foundational to my work. I view the client-therapist relationship as an egalitarian partnership: you are the true expert on your life, and my role is to hold space, offer tools, and help guide you back to your own inner wisdom and alignment.

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How I help...

My style is warm, authentic, grounded, and down-to-earth. I bring a non-judgmental, compassionate space into the room where you can drop the mask and breathe easily. I help clients gently unravel trauma, recover from narcissistic abuse, and process complex family dynamics—moving at a pace that honors your nervous system while building practical tools for long-term emotional resilience.

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I believe...

...that healing is not about fixing what is broken, but a natural return to peace, wholeness, and self-alignment, and that every part of your story deserves to be heard, honored, and understood.

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What it's like in session with me

Starting therapy with me feels like stepping into a safe, sacred, and comfortable sanctuary. You can expect a balance of deep emotional processing, practical skill-building, and real human connection—often mixed with warmth, grounded presence, and genuine empathy. We will explore your inner world at your pace, transforming past pain into authentic clarity, strength, and personal freedom.