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Carolina Taylor is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for supporting children, adolescents, and adults through life transitions, relational challenges, and emotional growth. As a California native and child of first-generation immigrant parents, Carolina values cultural identity, inclusion, and the importance of creating spaces where every individual feels seen and heard.

Carolina earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Diego State University and her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University. Her academic and clinical training emphasized attachment-based and integrative approaches to therapy, which she now incorporates into her work with children, families, and individuals of all ages.

With a deep passion for working with children, Carolina utilizes a play therapy lens to help children express themselves, process emotions, and build confidence in their ability to navigate life’s challenges. Her work is grounded in the belief that play is a child’s natural language and that healing happens through connection and understanding.

Carolina’s therapeutic style is collaborative, warm, and empowering. She strives to create a safe and validating environment where clients can explore their stories and re-author them in meaningful and authentic ways. Using a trauma-informed lens, she integrates Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to support lasting growth and healing. Carolina is also an advocate for individuals living with premenstrual disorders and is committed to providing equitable and affirming care to all clients, especially those within marginalized communities.

Karli (she/her) is a registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor who is passionate about helping teens, adults, and couples navigate life’s ups and downs. She strives to create a warm, welcoming space where clients feel truly seen, supported, and safe to explore both challenges and growth.

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Karli takes a collaborative, strengths-based approach to therapy, drawing from modalities like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Gottman Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to meet each client’s unique needs. Her goal is to help clients connect with their values, build insight, and move toward a more fulfilling life.

She earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of San Diego and her Bachelor’s in Marketing from Bucknell University. Before becoming a counselor, Karli worked in corporate sales and marketing.

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Karli has experience supporting adults with a range of mental health concerns, couples navigating relationship challenges, and teens recovering from eating disorders. She has a special interest in working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship or dating distress. As a former Division I athlete, Karli is also passionate about supporting athletes in cultivating balance, confidence, and overall well-being. She warmly welcomes clients from all backgrounds.

Molly (she/her) is a registered Associate Social Worker who is passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where healing, learning, and growth can take place. She works with children, teens, and adults.  Molly earned her Bachelor of Social Work from James Madison University and her Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Her background includes supporting children in school settings, providing individual and group therapy for children, teens, and adults, and working with adults experiencing severe and persistent mental illness in community mental health. She has a passion for supporting individuals navigating stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, peer/family challenges, and life transitions.

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Molly approaches therapy from a holistic, person-centered perspective, recognizing that the therapeutic process looks different for everyone. She values building a strong therapeutic alliance, incorporates humor when helpful, and honors each person’s strengths, lived experience, and preferences. She also enjoys exploring mind–body connections as part of the healing process.

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Molly takes an integrative approach to treatment, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness practices to meet each client’s unique needs.

Vanessa (she/her) is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, who specializes in working with young children. Vanessa works from an attachment-based, person-centered approach, grounded in the belief that healing happens through safe, attuned relationships. Vanessa believes that early relationships shape how individuals experience the world—and that safe, supportive connections can be deeply healing.

 

Vanessa completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a Minor in Spanish from the University of San Diego (USD), and she received her Master's of Science in Child Development- With a Concentration in Early Childhood Mental Health from San Diego State University (SDSU).  Vanessa feels fulfilled in serving the community that she has grown up in. 

 

Vanessa's background includes working in non-profit organizations, early childcare centers, and elementary schools.  Here she has focused on serving young children 0-8 years old and their families, who have experienced behavior challenges, self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and challenges in parent-child relationships. Vanessa also has experience working with mothers navigating postpartum depression and adolescents working through life transitions. Vanessa has received training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and DIR Floortime, and is currently working towards being rostered in Child-Parent Psychotherapy to support her work with children and trauma. 

 

Vanessa works through many lenses and tailors her therapeutic approach to her clients' needs, and she tends to draw upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), play therapy, sandplay therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Vanessa offers therapy in English and Spanish. She values creating a reflective and compassionate space where curiosity can be elicited to explore the “why” behind thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Miriam (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is devoted to providing support to people from all walks and phases of life on their paths to finding peace within. In her practice, Miriam employs a client-centered approach from a strengths-based and solution-focused lens. She is collaborative and adaptive with her use of therapeutic interventions based on her own scope of practice and clients’ background and needs. She values the importance of the therapeutic relationship and how cultural awareness and intersectionality play the greatest role within it. Miriam strives to empower her clients to recognize that they  know themselves best, and their life experiences and values help guide them forward and through whatever may be their way.

Miriam has worked with a variety of populations in partial hospitalization and intensive
outpatient care, as well as school based and private practice settings. She has experience
working with couples and individuals of all ages in the areas of stress and anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship issues, women’s issues, school issues, self-esteem, borderline personality disorder, and life transitions. Miriam comes to this work with a master’s degree in counseling psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, California, as well as an undergraduate degree in psychology from University of California Santa Cruz.

Taylor (she/her) is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor who is dedicated to empowering individuals in creating healthy and authentic lives. Taylor enjoys working with children, teens, families, and adults, while they face various life changes, emotional challenges, and interpersonal difficulties.

 

As a clinician with lived experience, Taylor celebrates differences and provides a nonjudgmental space for anyone seeking support. Embracing a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, she brings genuine curiosity, humor, and empathy into the therapeutic space to help highligh strengths and nurture resilience. 

 

Taylor earned her Bachelors in Communications from Arizonia State University and her Masters in Clinical Counseling from Alliant University. She has experience in several settings including in-home therapy services, partial hospitalizations, and various outpatient environments. Taylor believes that each therapy journey is unique and deserves an individualized approach. She is experienced in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness approaches, psychodynamic theory, and attachment theory

Britta (she/her/hers) is an associate marriage and family therapist passionate about
empowering clients to create positive changes in their lives. She believes in the
transformative power of therapy and is committed to fostering a safe and supportive
environment where clients feel comfortable expressing their feelings.

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Britta earned her Bachelor of Psychology from Arizona State University and her
master’s degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University. With experience in
school-based settings and residential treatment centers, she has worked extensively
with children, teens, and families, addressing challenges such as depression, anxiety,
trauma, and grief.

Her therapeutic approach is strength-based and collaborative, focusing on each client’s
unique strengths and experiences. Britta aims to ensure that her clients feel seen,
heard, and validated, helping them navigate their challenges and achieve meaningful
growth.

Andee is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience and passion for working with children, adults, and families with anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress management, trauma, grief/loss, chronic illness, and life transition issues. Andee’s special interest lies in working with young children and their families to address behavioral concerns, anxiety, ADHD, adjusting to stressful life situations, and offering Biofeedback therapy. She uses a strengths-based and collaborative approach to help clients identify realistic goals to make meaningful and positive changes in their lives. Andee brings warmth, empathy, and humor to the therapeutic relationship, and values the connection between client and therapist as an integral factor in healing. 

Andee’s background is in integrated primary care, and she has experienced how a holistic approach focusing on the mind-body connection has benefited her clients’ mental health and healing. Andee believes in the importance of taking into account each facet of an individual’s life, including their mental, emotional, and physical health, as well as the social, environmental, cultural, and societal factors that impact their health. Andee emphasizes collaborating with primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and other supports when appropriate in order to best support clients’ overall health and well-being.

Andee received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from UCLA and her Master of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego. She tailors her therapeutic approach to each individual or family, and draws upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, and mindfulness approaches to create personalized treatment plans. Andee is additionally trained in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback, She looks forward to joining you on your path to healing, growth, and fulfillment. 

Sarah is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who believes in helping others to recognize and utilize their strengths to support them in creating positive changes in their lives.  She seeks to empower clients through a client centered approach and works collaboratively with individuals to achieve their personal goals.  She supports clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress management, self esteem, and those with trauma-related disorders.  

Sarah received her Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from National University in La Jolla, California.  She has been working as a therapist since 2008 in various settings including schools, the police department, and non-profit community based agencies.  She has training in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Play Therapy and EMDR.

Liza is a strengths-based, empathic, client-centered therapist with a passion for working with adolescents, transition-aged youth, and adults on their journey of self discovery and developing ways to cope in the world we live in.  She has 20 years of experience in the field which ranges from treating those with anxiety and mood disorders, as well as victims of various kinds of trauma and their families, to those that struggle with drugs and alcohol to cope with life’s stressors.  Liza’s mission as a therapist is to empower others to create their happiest and most fulfilling lives by confronting any challenges that they face and implementing the healthiest ways to manage their stress.  

Liza earned her undergraduate degree from UCLA in Sociology in 1999 and went on to work in administrative support positions with a law firm, and then for the Veterans Medical Research Foundation before deciding to go back to school to become a therapist in 2004.  

Liza graduated with her Masters in Counseling Psychology from Boston College in 2006 and worked in community settings for ten years, primarily focused on working with children, adolescents, and their families who have system involvement (Child Welfare System or Juvenile Justice System.)   Since 2017, Liza has dedicated her work solely to serving clients at PCCC.  She stepped into the role of Clinical Supervisor and Lead Clinician for the La Mesa office in 2022 providing associates with supervision to become licensed themselves and supporting all of the other clinicians practicing out of our La Mesa office location.

Liza’s therapeutic approach is very individualized to each client, but generally focuses on strengths-based and solution-focused interventions to empower clients toward their own positive changes.  She has a particular interest in serving clients from the LGBTQIA+ community and addressing the myriad of struggles that they encounter in our world today

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.