Servicios prestados
The therapists listed below offer both in-person and telehealth (video) psychotherapy at Positive Change Counseling Center
Rachel Dittmar, MFT, PMH-C
Clinical Supervisor

Rachel is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in child and family relationships, individual needs, trauma, and mood disorders including anxiety and depression. Rachel is further passionate about maternal and reproductive mental health and helping women and families navigate transitions through this period. Rachel graduated with a Master’s degree in Marital & Family Therapy from the University of San Diego (USD) in 2015.
Rachel brings a compassionate, open-minded and friendly presence and strives to create a safe environment for her clients to explore their feelings and bring awareness to their needs, supporting the client in their journey. Rachel firmly believes that everyone is the expert in their own lives and with positive support, can develop positive relationships, navigate changes, and feel their best. Rachel works collaboratively with the client to help them determine their goals and find their own answers, while providing specific tools and techniques. Rachel also believes that creating health and wellness in every aspect of one’s life will contribute to the overall health and happiness of the individual and their relationships.
Rachel is a Mindfulness practitioner and incorporates Mindfulness practice to achieve therapy goals. Rachel utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused CBT (TFCBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and solution-focused therapies.
MFT #115165
Jennifer Maravola, LPCC

Jen is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who earned her clinical mental health degree from Loyola Marymount University, LA, in 2017. Jen chose that specific program for its emphasis on cultural humility and the importance of integrating this into the therapeutic alliance, working toward healthy outcomes for the client.
Jen is a Veteran of the United States Air Force and started her clinical journey working with Veterans who struggle with substance abuse and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Additionally, for five years, she worked with Ventura County Foster Youth and their caregivers providing counseling and psychoeducation through Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trust-Based Relational Interventions, focusing on healthy attachment. Jen also works with the college student population within the California State University system, and she is passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community, Veterans, and first-generation college students.
Jen utilizes several modalities when working with clients, a few of which are: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Mindfulness practices. When safe and applicable to the therapeutic goals, Jen advocates integrating outdoor recreational activities to improve overall well-being.
LPCC #11198
Rocio Garcia, MFT

Rocio is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides services in both English and Spanish. She is dedicated to supporting individuals, adolescents, and families in their journey to healing. Rocio has experience in treating presenting issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, strained parent-child relationship, developing coping skills to manage negative emotions, and life stressors and transitions.
Rocio prides herself in being a culturally informed clinician and in supporting first generation young adults with navigating the life challenges that come from their familial generational gaps. She incorporates interventions from theories such as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Structural Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. Rocio earned her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University in San Diego, CA.
MFT #122704

Psicoterapia para individuos, parejas y familias.