Meet The Telehealth Team

Krista L. Hawkins is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Art Therapist. She graduated from Loyola Marymount University with her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Clinical Art therapy. 

Krista is passionate about supervising associates gaining their hours for art therapy registration. In sessions. Krista enjoys using art therapy because it taps into the subconscious to accelerate the discovery of hidden patterns that impact daily life. 

Using art in the healing process helps you explore your emotions, develop self-awareness, cope with stress, and gain personal insight. Artistic ability and art knowledge is not necessary to participate. Her goal is to help individuals align their values and what matters most so they can live a more meaningful and authentic life. 

Krista’s professional experience extends over 10 years working with youth and adults with a variety of mental health needs.  She provides a safe and non-judgmental environment to explore the patterns that interfere with living a fulfilling life. 

Using a collaborative approach, she integrates evidence-based practices, art therapy and mindfulness to help ease stress. She has extensive experience in treating postpartum depression, phase of life transitions including the stressor of college life, depression and anxiety from midlife changes due to perimenopause and menopause, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and anxiety. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Clinical Art Therapy, Grief Educator, and Menopause Wellbeing Practioner

Fast Facts:

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE TRIP YOU HAVE TAKEN?

I have been fortunate to travel the world and have experienced many beautiful trips with family and friends. However, my two favorite trips were Hawaii and Santiago Chile. Hawaii in 1999 was planned with a friend and at the last minute she couldn't go. So, I decided to go alone. It was my first trip as an adult alone and was one of my best vacations ever. I met some of the most awesome people. My Chilean trip, I was visiting my brother but he had to work most days. If you know me, I speak very little spanish but I ventured out on my own each day and navigated the city like a G. Lol

WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL SATURDAY?

A day at the beach, eating a good meal with good friends, and chillin’ with my hubby

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR  BODY?

Throw on my wireless headsets and boogy in my bedroom! Especially after a stressful day.

WHAT WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD DREAM?

To be an artist, drawing and painting all day.

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Alexandra Garcia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Alexandra graduated from Cal State University Northridge with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Master’s in Counseling with specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. Alexandra has experience working with a diverse population of families, parents, children, and teens. Alexandra currently is only providing individual therapy for adults. Alexandra’s specialty is utilizing a trauma and cultural lens when working with clients around issues of intimacy, stress management, life transitions, & enhancing personal relationships. Alexandra implements a variety of evidenced based practices (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR) to find the best treatment for you because therapy is not one size fits all. The interventions she uses in sessions all depend on your personal needs and goals for therapy. Alexandra likes to give her clients autonomy and control, while at the same time providing guidance and offering tools to help you along the way. Alexandra wants you to feel empowered in the process, and find the clarity that you have been searching for. It may not be easy, but awareness and self-actualization are worth it.

QUALIFICATIONS 

EMDR Trained

Fast Facts:

IF YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH ANYONE WHO WOULD IT BE?

Trixie and Kataya from Rupaul’s Drag Race

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE TRIP YOU HAVE TAKEN?

Japan

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR  BODY?

Walking through Target, Running , and Pilates

HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE?

More of tea gal Matcha with almond milk but for treat myself self kinda day it would be 2 shots of espresso shaken with almond milk and and dash of cinnamon (iced of course) :)

IN BETWEEN SESSIONS, YOU CAN FIND ME...

Loving on my two kittens, trying to stay off my phone :) getting outside for some sunshine, listening

I enjoy working with individuals, particularly tweens, adolescents, young, middle and older adults. In my counseling role as a marriage and family therapist, I am trained to help people understand and address how past and present relationships with their family of origin and others in their lives impact not only how they interact with others, but also how they view themselves, respond to other people emotionally, personally and professionally, cope with life challenges and achieve goals related to what they value in life. In your sessions with me, we first explore your family background and other life experiences together, then draw connections that help understanding of uncomfortable feelings, that may include sadness, anxiety, disappointment, confusion and others that interfere with satisfaction about life in general and/or achievement of things you want or need to do. Once we identify areas we want to address in our sessions, we decide how to move forward to implement changes or achieve acceptance of those areas.  I find that life transitions from childhood to adolescence, then adolescence into emerging adulthood, then middle and older adulthood often trigger feelings of self reflection and sometimes confusion or disappointment about one's life direction. This is an area that I enjoy navigating together with people. Areas such as dating, marriage, break-ups, parenting, divorce, family conflict, career changes, aging, depressed feelings, panic symptoms and death of loved ones are just a few of the issues that are useful to explore in therapy.  My Pepperdine education and training in Clinical Psychology, current position as an Adjunct Professor teaching  Psychology graduate students at Pepperdine and scientific background as a Neurobiologist in my first career help me to bring multiple ideas and perspectives to our sessions.   As your therapist, I spend one hour every week with you to think and talk about you, your goals, your values, your concerns, your successes, your disappointments and challenges. And together, as a 2 person team, you and I strategize to find solutions to those things you can change or identify coping strategies that help you achieve a level of acceptance for those other aspects of life that may be out of your control to change.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Ph.D in Physiology from Loyola University, Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University

Fast Facts:

IF YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH ANYONE WHO WOULD IT BE?

My 26 year old son who lives in NYC

WHO IS YOUR CHILDHOOD HERO?

My 1 year older brother, Terry

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE TRIP YOU HAVE TAKEN?

 Umbria, Rome and Venice Italy  

WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL SATURDAY?

Getting a coffee & bagel then driving out of LA to anywhere

WHAT WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD DREAM?

To become a Doctor or Scientist

IN BETWEEN SESSIONS, YOU CAN FIND ME...

Planting things in our yard, playing with my dogs ,cats, chickens or cooking

Bringing awareness to codependent behaviors. Learning how to stop controlling others, others controlling you, and start caring for yourself. Learning from the past, connecting with the present, and expanding the future. I have experience and connect with all ages: 20-65. My greatest asset is age, having life experiences and insight about life stages. I have personal experiences with grief and loss, having focused my graduate thesis on the grief stages and process. I hold a Master’s in Addiction Counseling from Grand Canyon University and a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, training in the art of marriage, family, and individual psychotherapy.

Fast Facts: 

WHO IS YOUR CHILDHOOD HERO?

Maternal Grandmother

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE TRIP YOU HAVE TAKEN?

Motorcycle Riding Up the Coast

WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL SATURDAY?

Spending time with husband

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR  BODY?

Yoga

HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE?

With Oak Milk Creamer

WHAT WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD DREAM?

To be an independent woman

WHAT IS THE GREATEST THING ABOUT BEING A THERAPIST?

Seeing Awareness and Change

IN BETWEEN SESSIONS, YOU CAN FIND ME...

Completing Notes

WHO OR WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST TEACHER?

Life Experiences

As a clinician, the aim is to help those in need mentally, socially, and emotionally. It can be difficult being in a place where no one seems to understand them and no one seems to care. Psychotherapy can provide assistance and guidance to help those who are suffering from depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, family conflict, and much more.

I offer psychotherapy services by utilizing CBT interventions. Interventions that can assist with how one's feelings and thoughts can affect their behaviors. I also am an art therapist that can provide an additional form of expressing oneself. Creating art in the session provides a safe space to share their inner conflicts and needs.

Being a therapist has been an enlightening journey not only for myself but for my clients. Seeing them grow to their full potential and realize that they are stronger than ever brings joy to my heart. It is possible to make changes and differences in one' life, it just involves some guidance, dedication, and commitment beginning with the therapeutic relation

Fast Facts:

IF YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH ANYONE WHO WOULD IT BE?

Leonardo DiCaprio

WHO IS YOUR CHILDHOOD HERO?

My mom

WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL SATURDAY?

Going out with friends to a lounge, dinner, or exploring new places.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR  BODY?

I play soccer, weight lift, and stretch

HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE?

Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew please!

WHAT IS THE GREATEST THING ABOUT BEING A THERAPIST?

Seeing clients have "A-Ha" moments.

Stephanie Trecha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned her B.S. in Psychology and her Master’s in Social Work from San Diego State University.  Stephanie has been practicing in the field of social work for 18 years in San Diego County, with specialized care in the areas of substance abuse treatment, Child Welfare Services (DCFS), Adoptions, Medical Social Work and Inpatient Psychiatry, as well as with Federal Inmates receiving inpatient psychiatric care.

Stephanie currently works with adolescents and adults across the lifespan, as well as with couples. Her emphasis is in working with those experiencing a variety of challenges such as relationship issues, past or current trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, domestic violence, as well as issues related to one’s sexuality (sexual identity, sexual functioning, etc). Stephanie provides a safe space to facilitate self-reflection and self-discovery. Stephanie desires to see her clients understand and manage their emotions and behaviors as they learn and practice new coping skills. Stephanie is currently seeking certification as a Sex Therapist (AASECT), as well as completing certification in Gottman Couples Therapy. She also employs evidence-based practices such as CBT, TF-CBT, motivational interviewing, family systems, and solution focused therapy. Stephanie is a mother to two daughters, a lover of the arts and painting, an avid reader, and a Girl Scouts Troop Leader in her free time.

QUALIFICATIONS

 AASECT in progress

Fast Facts: 

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE TRIP YOU HAVE TAKEN?

Backpacking Europe alone at 17, on a shoestring budget 

WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL SATURDAY?

Relaxing with a good book, or road trips with my daughters. 

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR  BODY?

Running!

WHAT WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD DREAM?

To travel to Paris 

WHAT IS THE GREATEST THING ABOUT BEING A THERAPIST?

Watching people’s lives change for the better, even when it is very difficult 

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My name is Chris Theobald and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor. I actively work with the clinicians at Healing Solutions Family Therapy Center in supporting their onboarding, training, and documentation. I continuously work to improve our organizational practices in an effort to promote the highest quality of care.

I’ve spent the last 9 years providing mental health services to children, adults, and families. I use a variety of therapeutic methods including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I excel in treating depression, grief, loss, anxiety, anger, and trauma. I enjoy helping people develop healthy relationships with themselves, their families, and the world around them.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Registered Play Therapist

Fast Facts:

WHO IS YOUR CHILDHOOD HERO?

Luke Skywalker

WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL SATURDAY?

Playing video games or spending time with my family

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR  BODY?

TRX Workouts or Swimming

WHAT IS THE GREATEST THING ABOUT BEING A THERAPIST?

I think the greatest thing about being a therapist is helping others on the journey towards living the life that they want to live.

WHO OR WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST TEACHER?

Dr. Redmayne

My name is Yvette Angelina Arroyo and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Los Angeles, California and working with client’s statewide via telehealth. I work with young adults and adults, and specialize in Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem, and with Addictions. I use a variety of therapeutic methods including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Humanistic Therapy, with a focus to provide my client’s an individualized treatment based on their specific needs.

I am passionate about offering hope, providing support and guidance, and with helping increase interpersonal and intrapersonal skills and values that will ultimately lead to a healthier and happier life; I find that my style and approach works well with youth, young adults, and adults. This style and approach further support with processing core challenges that cause and/or exacerbate the symptoms associated with trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and grief.

I am fluent in both English and Spanish and am available to provide therapy in both languages.

QUALIFICATIONS : I am certified in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) treatment, in Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP), and is trained in Trauma Focused Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT).

Fast Facts:

WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL SATURDAY?

I always look foward to sleeping in, or rather just staying in bed longer; but on the other end, I love a good day or weekend trip, so that'll mean waking up pretty early to head out to wherever my destination takes me.

HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE?

Mostly dark, with a splash of oat milk and some brown sugar, not super sweet

WHAT WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD DREAM?

I wanted to be a teacher as a child, or a nurse, or someone who helped others in need.

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Born and raised in San Diego and a graduate from The University of Phoenix with a Masters in Counseling, with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy. Bianca has extensive experience in working with diverse populations including families, individuals, young adults and children. Bianca has worked with clients in various settings including inpatient hospital, child welfare, home based and group practice. Bianca enjoys helping people and  works in a non judgemental, compassionate and holistic  approach. 

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Fast Facts: 

IF YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH ANYONE WHO WOULD IT BE?

My Grandmother 

WHO IS YOUR CHILDHOOD HERO?

My Grandfather 

WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL SATURDAY?

BBQ with family and friends 

HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE?

Black

WHAT IS THE GREATEST THING ABOUT BEING A THERAPIST?

Witnessing the growth in my clients 

IN BETWEEN SESSIONS, YOU CAN FIND ME...

At baseball practice or a baseball game 

I am Stephanie Mujica a LMFT who has been working in the mental health field for over 10 years with a wide range of experience with adults, children, teens, and families in diverse settings. I am passionate in helping others battling with mental health issues and allowing them to work towards becoming the best version of themselves. Some of the populations I have worked with are children with special needs and other mental disorders, teens in a level 12 rehabilitation center struggling with addiction and moderate to severe mental health issues. I have also worked in the homes of open DCFS cases doing the family preservation program. I have experience working with Victims of crimes program working with client's such as sexual assault, Domestic Violence, and victims of murder crimes. I also have experience working with individuals who have experienced infant loss, miscarriage, and struggling with infertility. I hope to assist individuals in learning skills to better navigate through their mental health concerns.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Seeking Safety: Co-occurring disorders

Fast Facts:

IF YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH ANYONE WHO WOULD IT BE?

My Grandfather I never got to meet

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE TRIP YOU HAVE TAKEN?

A Europe trip that was to Spain, France, and Italy

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR  BODY?

Strength training/playing soccer

WHAT WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD DREAM?

I wanted to meet Selena.

IN BETWEEN SESSIONS, YOU CAN FIND ME...

at the gym, spending quality time with my husband, friends, and family. 

Eileen McDaniel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and obtained her Master of Arts degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University. Eileen has experience working with youth ages 2 to 18, adults and families and has worked in drug and alcohol treatment, residential, community and private practice settings.

​Eileen is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), both evidence-based practices. She is also trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) and Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP). Eileen is a National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEABPD) Family Connections leader and Certified Sibshops facilitator.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Certified by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) and Horse Inspired Psychotherapy and Horse Inspired Growth and Healing (HIP/HIGH).

Fast Facts: 

IF YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH ANYONE WHO WOULD IT BE?

My mother.

WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL SATURDAY?

Spending time at the beach.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR  BODY?

Hiking or working out

HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE?

Coffee with a little agave syrup and oat milk please.

WHAT WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD DREAM?

To be with horses.

WHO OR WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST TEACHER?

My DBT trainer and mentor is my greatest teacher.

 Gabriela Levesque received her B.A. in Biology at the University of Redlands and
M.S. in Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy at California Lutheran
University. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 6 years of
experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a residential setting,
field-based setting, and providing wrap around mental health care. Gabriela
appreciates working with individuals as they process grief and traumatic
experiences. She is trained in Psychodynamic Theory, Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Treatment (IPT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Seeking Safety and uses
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her
work with individuals.
Gabriela Levesque is passionate about helping the less fortunate and is currently a
clinical director of mental health services at a nonprofit homeless agency. She has a
passion for working with individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, severe
mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders. She strives to help her clients cultivate
a meaningful and fulfilling life, one day at a time.
 

Hello I am Michael Lodovici, I am a licensed marriage family therapist in the state of California. I have master’s degree in Psychology. I am a husband and father of two and understand the stressors and of parenting and marriage. I have been working as a mental health therapist for over 10 years. I have treated children, adolescence, adults, couples, parents, and families. I have assisted clients in the process of change, finding meaning, and character growth with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, struggles with trauma, low self-esteem, identity issues, stages in life, grief, loss, poor decision making, impulsivity, anger, thoughts of being unloved, thoughts of being abandoned, and thoughts of being broken. My approach is fostering a genuine and respectful working relationship with clients to help in the process of change. Tools that I use to help in the therapeutic process are; learning new strategies and tactics, problem-solving skills, relaxation techniques, Gottman method for couples and relationships, emotional regulation, exploring past patterns of negativity, exploring past traumas, teaching coping skills, identifying unhealthy thought processes, manifesting a greater level of insight, strengthening a healthy belief system, tapping into morals and values to make different decisions, love, understanding, honest reciprocal feedback, and humor to either bring about the person you want to be or to restore the person that you were most happy with in your past. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level II ,; TFCBT Training,Client Informed Feedback Training, ; Seeking Safety Training 

Fast Facts:

WHO IS YOUR CHILDHOOD HERO?

Voltron Defender of the Universe

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE TRIP YOU HAVE TAKEN?

Salzburg, Austria

WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL SATURDAY?

A Ideal deal Saturday for me looks like LITTLE chores around the house, taking a nice walk, doing a little fishing, finishing it off with a nice barbecue all while with family.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR  BODY?

Dancing    

HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE?

Black

WHAT WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD DREAM?

Having a massive Lego collection.