As a clinician, Anabelle's mission is to support individuals navigating mental, emotional, and social challenges. She understands how isolating it can feel to be in a space where no one seems to understand—or even notice—their pain. Psychotherapy offers a compassionate path forward, providing guidance and tools to help those struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, family conflict, trauma and more. 

Anabelle specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), using evidence-based interventions that explore how thoughts and emotions influence behavior. Through this process, clients gain insight into their patterns and begin to reshape their inner narratives. In addition to CBT, she integrates art therapy as a powerful, nonverbal avenue for self-expression. Creating art in session can open a safe, reflective space where clients give voice to their inner conflicts, hopes, and healing. 

Being a therapist is not just a profession—it’s a journey of mutual growth. Witnessing her clients evolve, reclaim their strength, and step into their fullest potential is profoundly rewarding. Change is possible. With guidance, dedication, and a trusting therapeutic relationship, transformation begins.

FAST FACTS

How do you take your coffee?

"Only iced. Stok Cold brew coffee, Chobani sweet cream coffee creamer, almond milk."

What is your ideal Saturday?

"Being out and about with my boyfriend and friends. Finding a flea market, going to the movies, going to a bar, finding a new coffee shop, checking out a restaurant. Being a traveler in my city."  

What has been your favorite trip you've taken?

"Tokyo, Japan! Such an experience. The food, the vibes, the culture, everything!"

What is your favorite way to move your body?

"Weightlifting, dancing, soccer, taking Ghost (boyfriend and I's Husky), for a walk. "

What is the greatest thing about being a therapist/ in the mental health field?

"Seeing the growth, seeing the change, and seeing clients utilize what was discussed in sessions ago. It's rewarding, promising, and prideful for both the client and I."

Caroline enjoys working with individuals, particularly tweens, adolescents, young, middle and older adults. In her counseling role as a marriage and family therapist, she is 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 Caroline, you will 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 you identify areas you want to address in your sessions, you decide how to move forward to implement changes or achieve acceptance of those areas. 

Caroline finds 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 she enjoys 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. Her 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 her first career help her to bring multiple ideas and perspectives to sessions. As your therapist, Caroline spends 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 will 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.

ADDITIONAL 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"

What has been your favorite trip you've 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"

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

Since 2014, he has been providing mental health services to children, adults, and families. He use sa variety of therapeutic methods including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). He excels in treating depression, grief, loss, anxiety, anger, and trauma. He enjoys helping people develop healthy relationships with themselves, their families, and the world around them.

ADDITIONAL 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"

Delia is a clinical professional as a Licensed Marriage Family therapist. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and she has completed her Master’s in Counseling Psychology Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University. Her journey to become a therapist began as a substance abuse counselor. Where the focus was in changing behavior. In her profession she has worked with people who struggle and have trouble adjusting to diverse situations. Her clinical experience has been in helping clients who deal with anxiety, depression, trauma, and crisis intervention. She is passionate about helping others. Her goal is for people to improve their mental health and to help them address any difficult situation they might be encountering.

SPECIALTIES

• Faith based therapy

• Adolescents

• Young Adults

FAST FACTS

If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be?

"Chris Hemsworth"

Who is your childhood hero?

"Wonder Woman"

What has been your favorite trip you've taken?

"Disneyworld"

In between sessions, you can find me...

"playing with my grandson"

Who or what is your greatest teacher?

"God"

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.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Trained in Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA)
• Trained in 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."

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."

Krystal is an Associate Clinical Social Worker; she has completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from California State University of Northridge. She went to received her Master’s Degree from Our Lady of the Lake’s University of San Antonio Texas. Her clinical experience has been working with adults with anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, anger management and personality disorders. Krystal uses CBT combined with using different types of therapeutic approaches. Her passion is helping others find clarity. Her goal is to improve the wellbeing and reaching their objectives.

FAST FACTS

If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be?

"I would have dinner with God. I have so many questions for Him." 

Who is your childhood hero?  

"Trini the yellow power Ranger"  

 

What is your ideal Saturday?

"Spending time with my husband and son relaxing at home." 

What was your childhood dream?

"My childhood dream was to go to a University and earn my Masters degree. I am happy to say I accomplished that dream."  

What is the greatest thing about being a therapist?  

"The greatest part of being a therapist is helping guide people to make choices that change their lives."

Leyla is an Associate Clinical Social Worker who earned her Masters from Arizona State University. Leyla uses strength-based and client centered approaches to meet the client where they are at and assist them in not only healing but thriving. Leyla has 6 years of experience working with disadvantaged youth, adults, and families. Leyla currently enjoys working with adults and adolescents utilizing cognitive behavioral interventions through a trauma informed lens. Leyla is fluent in both English and Spanish and will be happy to provide therapy in either language to meet her client’s needs.

FAST FACTS

What has been your favorite trip you've taken?

"Xcaret Mexico with my cousins and all our kids."

What is your ideal Saturday?

""Waking up to a clean house, relaxing with a book and a good cup of coffee in the morning, and then watching movies with my family in the evening."

How do you take your coffee?

"Espresso with frothed vanilla flavored cream."

What was your childhood dream?

"I wanted to have a lot of kids, be a famous attorney and a fashionista- ALL AT THE SAME TIME!"

Who or what is your greatest teacher?

"Jesus!"

Michael Lodovici is a licensed marriage family therapist in the state of California. He has a master’s degree in Psychology. He is a husband and father of two and understands the stressors and of parenting and marriage. He has been working as a mental health therapist for over 10 years and has treated children, adolescence, adults, couples, parents, and families. 

Michael has 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. His approach is fostering a genuine and respectful working relationship with clients to help in the process of change. Tools that he uses 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.

ADDITIONAL 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've 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"    

What was your childhood dream?

"Having a massive Lego collection." 

Sarah Akinwale is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She has worked in the field of mental health since 2012, first as a behavior therapist and case manager for children with special needs and their families and then with adults from the ages of 18-50+ in various settings (e.g. student health centers, private practice, etc.). She uses a variety of therapeutic modalities including Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (i.e. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy), Solution or Strategic-Focused Therapy, Trauma-informed/Somatic Embodiment, and Mindfulness. She works well with adults who are struggling with such issues as anxiety, depression, phase of life problems or transition difficulties, adjustment issues, stress, grief, relationship issues, anger management, work-life balance issues, body image or self-esteem issues, and short-term crises. Her therapeutic style is eclectic, collaborative and rooted in self-exploration and strength-building. Sarah is a down-to-earth therapist who approaches all her clients with grace, compassion, an authentic curiosity and cultural humility. She is committed to learning about others’ experience(s), listening and offering support as they work towards living a whole and healthy life.

Fast Facts

What is your ideal Saturday?

"Start w/ a workout, shower then spend the day at the movies or catching up with friends over a nice meal."

If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be?

"My grandad because I would have loved to meet him in-person and get to know him before he passed. RIP grandad!"

What has been your favorite trip you've taken?

"Traveling cross country in the US and visiting 30+ states."

What is your favorite way to move your body?

"Dancing!!! I love to boogie. Lol!"

What is the greatest thing about being a therapist?

"Facilitating one's growth, healing and/or change. It isn't easy work but helping others in that way is worth it."

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. Stephanie has experience and connects with all ages: 20-65. Her greatest asset is age, having life experiences and insight about life stages. She has personal experiences with grief and loss, having focused her graduate thesis on the grief stages and process. She holds 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've taken?

"Motorcycle Riding Up the Coast"

What is your ideal Saturday?

"Spending time with husband"

What was your childhood dream??

"To be an independent woman"

What is the greatest thing about being a therapist?

"Seeing Awareness and Change"