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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
Jennifer Oh, DNP, PMHNP-BC Nurse Practitioner Growing up, I observed a strong social stigma against mental conditions in my community, with only a small percentage seeking medical help. This misconception initially blinded me to the commonality of these disorders. I decided to pursue psychiatry to increase awareness of mental health issues and emphasize a holistic,
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Abbey Ott, DNP, PMHNP-BC Nurse Practitioner “I chose psychiatry because I’m passionate about caring for the whole person — addressing each patient’s mental health with an understanding of their physical, social, and emotional needs.” Abbey Ott, DNP, PMHNP-BC Abbey Ott, DNP, PMHNP-BC Patient Ages: 4 – 79 South Pasadena Bio Abbey Ott is a dual
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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
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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