Anthony Fontana, AMFT Associate Therapist “I’ve always been fascinated by psychology and human behavior. That curiosity first came to life for me through acting by embodying different characters and learning to see the world through their eyes. My work in the entertainment industry as a performer, vocal coach, and talent manager deepened that passion – […]
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Christine Kim, PMHNP-BC Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner “I love seeing my patients improve their quality of life, find true joy, and reach their potential. It’s such a tremendous privilege to be able to listen to and simply be there for them, especially when they are experiencing the darkest moments of their lives.” Ms. Kim Christine Kim,
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Kelli Mahmud, APCC Therapist “My journey into the mental health field was deeply personal. Having experienced the transformative power of counseling in my own life, I became impassioned about extending that same opportunity to others. I recognized a profound need for individuals to receive guidance and support in their quest to become the best versions
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Keeban Nam, MD Child, Adolescent, & Adult Psychiatrist “I chose a career in psychiatry and mental health because of its approach toward narrative healing; it comes with an understanding and appreciation for the complexity of life and suffering that go beyond medical diagnoses and treatment protocols. Each patient coming into my office brings a different
Therapist I decided to pursue clinical psychotherapy later in life after seeing the immense and great need for people to live in the freedom that they were destined and designed to live. I have never met anyone without adversity, including myself. It is easy to lose our way sometimes and to spend a lot of
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Esther Park, DO Child, Adolescent, & Adult Psychiatrist “During my education, I first learned about the great, unmet need in the field of psychiatry, particularly child psychiatry, and this piqued my interest. Throughout the course of my career, I’ve found that a person’s well-being depends on a holistic approach to healing – addressing biological, psychological,
Mijin Park, PsyD Psychologist “When I did some volunteer work with youth, and I was surprised by how many barriers to their growth were caused by intergenerational conflicts between them and their parents. These experiences led me to pursue a graduate program that researched these issues. I eventually became a psychologist in order to help
Tracy Peralta, PMHNP-BC Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner “My goal is to be a trusted psychiatric nurse practitioner in the local and geriatric communities. The best part of my job is getting to know my patients and not just their illness.” Mrs. Peralta Tracy Peralta, PMHNP-BC Patient Ages: 18 – 90Location: Laguna HillsLanguages: English, Mandarin Bio Tracy
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Elizabeth Prowten, AMFT, APCC Therapist I became a therapist because I’ve experienced firsthand how healing it can be to feel truly seen and heard in therapy. Being able to offer that same support to others is what drew me to this work. It’s deeply moving to witness someone start to make sense of their story
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Ashley Smith, MS, BCBA Specialist “People often hear ‘behavior’ and think it’s negative— behavior is not a flaw to fix—it’s information. Scientifically, it just means anything observable that someone does.” My passion is using the science of behavior to build meaningful skills, improve quality of life, and shift how the world sees themselves and others.”
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