Alissa Lukas, PsyD Psychologist “I have always been interested in how our experiences and relationships shape our view of ourselves, others and the world. When I was a young adult, my baby cousin was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, which ignited my passion for mental health. I saw the way his teachers and aids worked […]
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McKenna MacFarlane, AMFT Therapist “After experiencing the transformative power of therapy within my own life, I became inspired to help others achieve freedom. This led me down the path of becoming a therapist. Choosing to heal, grow, and evolve takes courage. It’s an honor to walk alongside clients throughout their journey of personal development. It
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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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Vania Manipod, DO Adult Psychiatrist “When I was in medical school, the topic of Psychiatry always intrigued me. The classes appealed to me, and during my Psych rotation, it became apparent that I had a knack for it as a specialty. As I’ve worked in the psychiatry field these past years, I’ve only grown in
Therese Mascardo, PsyD Psychologist “I’ve always loved sitting down to coffee with anyone and hearing their story. From the first time I took Psych 101 and realized I could become a Psychologist and have it be MY JOB to talk to people all day, I was sold. I love getting to support people in building
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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
Kristen Nelson, MD Adult Psychiatrist “My goal is to enhance communication and trust via active listening and empathy. I passionately seek to empower patients to take charge of their health and well-being and to participate in their own treatment planning.” Dr. Nelson Kristen Nelson, MD Patient Ages: 18 – 79Beverly Hills Bio Dr. Kristen Nelson
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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
