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Joe Wilhelm

Joe Wilhelm

Joe is a therapist who is passionate about serving military, veterans, and teens. He served four years in the Army, stationed at Fort Campbell before becoming a counselor and he …

Luna & Winston

Luna & Winston

We are Luna & Winston and our mom is the Clinic Director for Ellie Mental Health San Diego. We love running down the halls here, visiting all of the offices and making new …

Erica Thrash

Erica Thrash

Erica’s goal is to develop genuine, non-judgmental therapeutic relationships, meeting individuals exactly where they are to support them through tier unique journeys. Working from …

Rachel Tarantino

Rachel Tarantino

Rachel has been a social worker for 11 years and enjoys working with adolescents, young adults and adults. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral …

Jose Torres

Jose Torres

Jose Torres is licensed by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council as a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2018.  Jose earned his Master’s of Education in Counseling …

Headshot of Christy Martin, LAC, dressed in black, white, and gray top.

Christy Martin

Christy specializes in the treatment of complex trauma, dissociative disorders, eating disorders and substance abuse. She utilizes EMDR therapy to help treat complex issues that …

Heath Tolleson

Heath Tolleson

Everyone is on their own path, and everyone's path is their own. I like to think of the client/therapist relationship as "co-travelers." Meaning, we are both on this journey …

Mahitha Sunku

Mahitha Sunku

Meet Mahitha Sunku, our new Administrative Assistant. With a B.S. in Psychology and Public Health, Mahitha seamlessly manages front desk operations, provides crucial administrative …

Gabriel Tijerina

Gabriel Tijerina

Life can feel overwhelming when your mind will not slow down, your responsibilities keep piling up, and no matter how hard you try, you still feel stuck. You might be holding it …

Emily Bready

Emily Bready

Emily takes a collaborative, down-to-earth approach, helping clients feel more grounded, less overwhelmed, and more in control of their daily lives. She works with adolescents and …

Tasha Jackson

Tasha Jackson

Trained in sex therapy, I specialize in all aspects of relationship and sexuality concerns including identity, communication & intimacy challenges, infidelity and other …

Leah June-Slowik

Leah June-Slowik

Leah, a Licensed Social Worker, has over 8 years of experience providing case management and therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults. Leah received her BSW from …