Hello my name is Andres Castaneda, I have a Bachelors degree in Sociology with a focus in Social Work and a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. My style of therapy is collaborative and believe the client is their own author to their story. I believe in creating a space of positivity, warmth and openness to hold meaningful conversations. I have over 9 years of experience working with diverse communities including LGBTQIA+. I have conducted therapy with individuals, couples, and adolescents. My experience includes working with clients diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety, Grief and loss, Marital or relationship conflict, Autism spectrum disorder, Self esteem, Life transitions, Women's support for self confidence and boundary setting, Men's identifying and restructuring masculinity , Trauma and PTSD, and children using a play based therapeutic approach. I use a family systems approach in helping clients discover connections with their feelings, behaviors and emotions as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Narrative therapy. I am passionate in learning about an individuals perspective in how they view the world around them. Therapy is like a journal entry where you are free to share any thoughts, feelings, without the fear of judgement. 

Additional Qualifications 

• Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 

• Prepare/Enrich Certified Facilitator 

Fast Facts 

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

I would love to have dinner with James Arthur Baldwin 

WHO IS YOUR CHILDHOOD HERO? 

My mother 

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE TRIP YOU HAVE TAKEN?

Backpacking trip in Europe 

WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL SATURDAY? 

Spending time outdoors with my family 

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR BODY? 

Deep stretching and Pickleball 

HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE? 

I do not drink coffee but I enjoy fruit smoothies

Ashley Miller is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles, California. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Tulane University in New Orleans followed by her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California. Prior to joining the team at Healing Solutions, Ashley volunteered at an all boy's high school providing therapuetic services to teens and their families. Outside of her therapeutic work, Ashley has been extensively involved in sexual assault prevention and advocacy work both in New Orleans and Los Angeles.

Ashley is excited to provide a space for teenage and adult clients to process their emotions and experiences.  She recognizes that taking the step to be vulnerable with a stranger is often challenging and honors that by allowing her clients to lead the pace and tone of sessions. Ashley brings her passion, caring nature, and humor into sessions. She utilizes a person-centered lens to enter her clients' worlds and draws from other modalities to tailor her approach to her clients.

Additional Qualifications

Worked as a Lousiana state certified sexual assault advocate from 2020 to 2022

Fast Facts

HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE?

I love an iced lavender latte with nonfat milk!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR  BODY?

After living in New Orleans and walking everywhere for four years, I love finding places I can "hot girl walk" to in LA! If you catch me on one of my walks I'm probably on my way to grab my aforementioned iced latte for a little afternoon  treat.

WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL SATURDAY?

I like to start my weekends slowly by working on my newest crochet project while watching TV. Then I'll usually meet up with friends to try out a new lunch spot. The day ends by hosting a game night where we get a little too competitive over a round of Taboo. 

WHO OR WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST TEACHER?

The strong women that have come before me in my family. They have taught me how to advocate for myself and in turn how to advocate for my clients.

WHAT IS THE GREATEST THING ABOUT BEING A THERAPIST?

When a client comes into session excited to share a win!

Prior to pursuing a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University, I received a Bachelor’s Degree in Immunology and Molecular Genetics from The University of California, Los Angeles. 

I specialize in addressing a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, including anxiety, depression, anger management, emotional regulation, and self-worth challenges. For couples, I offer marriage and couples counseling to help partners navigate their relationship dynamics, improve communication, and strengthen their bond. For younger clients, I provide Play therapy as a powerful tool to address emotional and behavioral concerns. Through therapeutic play, we create a safe and nurturing environment where children can express themselves, process their experiences, and develop healthy ways of relating to others.

Additional Qualifications

Certified in SYMBIS marriage counseling and TF-CBT

Fast Facts

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

My grandmother

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE TRIP YOU HAVE TAKEN?

Alaska

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR  BODY?

Hiking and swimming

WHAT IS THE GREATEST THING ABOUT BEING A THERAPIST?

To empower individuals, couples, and families to navigate their challenges, discover their resilience, and lead lives that are fulfilling and meaningful.

As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I bring a compassionate and dialectical approach to my clients, dedicated to supporting individuals and couples within my community. With a profound belief in the power of dialogue and understanding, I strive to create a therapeutic environment where clients can openly explore their challenges and strengths. Grounded in dialectical therapy principles, I recognize the complexity of human experiences and value integrating differing perspectives in therapy. I work collaboratively with individuals, and couples, tailoring my interventions to meet their unique needs and goals.

Whether guiding clients through challenging life transitions or facilitating deeper relational understanding, I am dedicated to helping others navigate their journeys toward healing and resilience.

Additional Qualifications

• Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C)

• EMDR trained

Fast Facts

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

My grandmother.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE TRIP YOU HAVE TAKEN?

Honolulu was so beautiful that I cried on the last day of our trip.

WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL SATURDAY?

Doing absolutely nothing!

HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE?

More creamer than coffee

WHAT WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD DREAM?

I’m living it! 

IN BETWEEN SESSIONS, YOU CAN FIND ME...

Eating a snack and looking for someone to chat with.

Everybody has a story and I'm ready to hear yours. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in working with individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents and adults of diverse social and cultural backgrounds. I earned my Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California and my Bachelors in Social Work from Azusa Pacific University. My experience includes working with the LGBTQIA+ community, addiction, domestic violence, PTSD, crisis intervention, suicidality, stage of life issues, moral injury, depression, anxiety, interpersonal challenges, as well as grief and loss. I utilizer a broad range of therapy modalities that best fit your personal needs including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).   We will work together to find the modality that best suits your personal needs.

My emphasis is on supporting individuals in navigating the impact of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, as well as enhancing self-esteem and identity. My approach is strength based as I help you tap into and utilize existing coping strategies, in addition to learning new coping skills. I will help you make connections between your past and how it impacts your present. It is never too late to change the narrative that brought you to the crossroads where you may now be seeking peace and balance in your life. I look forward to providing you with a safe space where we can navigate your journey together.

Additional Qualifications

• EMDR trained

Fast Facts

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE TRIP YOU HAVE TAKEN? 

My favorite trip is to visit my oldest son in New York City. 

HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE? 

I take my grande triple mocha in the Starbucks drive thru. 

WHAT IS THE GREATEST THING ABOUT BEING A THERAPIST? 

Being able to meet people where they are at and reframing crises as an opportunity for growth. 

IN BETWEEN SESSIONS, YOU CAN FIND ME... 

Watering and talking to my plants. 

WHO OR WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST TEACHER? 

Witnessing resiliency in the face of adversity.

Lindsey Galdos is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who graduated from California State University, Northridge with a Master of Science in Counseling, specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has a history of working with a diverse range of individuals and variety of age ranges. She focuses on working collaboratively to expand insight, increase individualism, promote resiliency, develop healthier coping mechanisms, cultivate growth while fostering change, and to identify and build upon one’s own strengths. 

Lindsey believes therapy can offer a safe place to openly unpack, process, and cope with past and current trauma for those who are ready to take the leap, and commits herself to creating a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental space for growth. She enjoys working collectively to empower individuals to set and achieve personal goals while developing and maintaining a healthier mindset and way of being. She has experience in the use of Cognitive Behavioral, Postmodern, and Humanistic Therapies when treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, PTSD, anger, and interpersonal conflict/relationship issues.

Fast Facts

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE TRIP YOU HAVE TAKEN? 

Bora Bora 

WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL SATURDAY? 

Taking my ATV out for a ride. 

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR BODY? 

Playing softball or flag football. 

WHAT IS THE GREATEST THING ABOUT BEING A THERAPIST? 

Knowing that you had a part in affecting the life of another human being; offering hope when people feel hopeless; and inspiring others to be all that they are capable of being. 

IN BETWEEN SESSIONS, YOU CAN FIND ME... 

Balancing management of my own self-care and completion of client notes

In my eight years of experience, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups in a variety of settings who experience issues related to anxiety, mood-related symptoms, trauma, grief/loss and relationship challenges. I have grown to appreciate the importance and healing power of trauma-based work. As a trauma informed therapist, I strongly believe in a holistic-integrative approach, I help clients build personal insight so they regain understanding of how and why their mind and body respond in sometimes upsetting or challenging ways (such as anxiety/panic attacks, overthinking, intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, low-self-esteem, feeling disconnected from self/others, etc.). I enjoy providing psychoeducation on the brain and nervous system. I assist clients in identifying their resources and offer somatic-based strategies, along with incorporating mindfulness, self-compassion and cognitive behavioral therapy throughout the process. I bring a positive, compassionate and nurturing perspective to all of my work and work within a warm and accepting environment. I am deeply passionate about helping others explore new ways to nourish parts of the self and fostering deeper connections between the mind and body. I appreciate the opportunity to help people make a difference by supporting clients resiliency through the therapeutic relationship.

Additional Qualifications

• Foundational SSP Training Certificate of Completion by Unyte-iLs.

• Engaging The Rhythm of Regulation: Foundations of Polyvagal Informed Practice

• Trauma Resiliency Model Level 1 Training

• Somatic Experiencing Practitioner

• Trauma Focused-CBT online

• Special Education Advocate

Fast Facts

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

My mom 

WHO IS YOUR CHILDHOOD HERO? 

Wonder woman 

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE TRIP YOU HAVE TAKEN? 

Maui and Bahamas 

WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL SATURDAY?

Self-care, nature, cooking and/or eating out at favorite restaurant 

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR BODY? 

walking and dancing 

WHAT IS THE GREATEST THING ABOUT BEING A THERAPIST? 

being present and an empathic listener and when there are those aha moments! 

IN BETWEEN SESSIONS, YOU CAN FIND ME... 

hanging with my cats or in nature 

WHO OR WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST TEACHER? 

my children

Karen earned her B.S in Human Services from the University of Phoenix and her M.S in Counseling at the University of Phoenix. Karen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist  who has worked in non-profit since 2015. Karen has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Karen also has experience working with with several mental health disorders in an outpatient and residential setting. Karen is passionate about working with individuals from all backgrounds and life experiences Karens main goal is  to help clients make the necessary changes to be happier, learn healthy copings skills, and help reach their full potential.  

Karen is also fluent in Spanish and can provide therapy upon request.

Specialty Areas 

• Adult Individual Therapy

• EMDR trained, TFCBT certified 

• Trained in Seeking Safety, Motivational Interviewing 

• Trauma, Depression, and Anxiety 

• Copings skills 

• Self-esteem building 

• Stress Management 

• Substance Abuse

• Domestic Violence 

Additional Qualifications

• EMDR trained

• TFCBT certified

Fast Facts

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR BODY? 

dancing and evening walks 

HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE? 

I enjoy vanilla lattes 

WHAT WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD DREAM? 

to be a model but also enjoyed helped others 

WHAT IS THE GREATEST THING ABOUT BEING A THERAPIST? 

helping someone heal 

IN BETWEEN SESSIONS, YOU CAN FIND ME... 

eating / snacking

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 for 9 years of families, adults, children, and teens. Alexandra currently is only providing individual therapy for adults ages 21-65. Alexandra’s specialty is utilizing a trauma and cultural lens when working with clients around issues of intimacy, self-esteem, stress management, life transitions, codependency, and 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.

Additional Qualifications

• Eye Movement Desentization Reprocessing Therapy (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? 

Strength training, Running/Stairs, and Pilates  

WHO IS YOUR CHILDHOOD HERO?  

My Grandma's  

IN BETWEEN SESSIONS, YOU CAN FIND ME... 

Loving on my two cats, eating, and getting outside for some sunshine

Emily Dingman is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who graduated with distinction from California State University, Northridge with a Master of Science in Counseling, specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy. She uses evidence-based practices to work with you, your unique values, needs and goals in a relaxed and comfortable environment. She dedicates herself to creating a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space for you to grow. Emily has experience working with a variety of mental health diagnoses, with a focus on trauma related disorders, stress related disorders, relational and family of origin struggles, as well as anxiety and depression. She is trained in multiple modalities of treatment including, but not limited to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). She has worked with individuals, couples, foster families, and children from a variety of different backgrounds for over 8 years. Emily has been married to a first responder for over 14 years and is a proud mother of one. She prides herself on helping you develop the tools and coping skills you need to bring balance to your life. Choosing to begin therapy is a courageous decision. If you are ready to take that leap into self-discovery, Emily will be there to walk you through even the most powerful of memories on your journey.

Additional Qualifications

• EMDR

• TF-CBT

Fast Facts

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

Oprah Winfrey 

WHO IS YOUR CHILDHOOD HERO? 

Tommy Pickles 

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE TRIP YOU HAVE TAKEN? 

Paris, France and Inverness, Scotland 

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR BODY? 

Hiking and nature walks 

HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE? 

With french vanilla creamer 

WHAT IS THE GREATEST THING ABOUT BEING A THERAPIST? 

Witnessing a client have an aha! moment 

WHO OR WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST TEACHER? 

My daughter; who I learn and grow with everyday

Kara Richards is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Los Angeles, California. She received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Secondary Education and a research focus in Human Sexuality from Ursinus College in Pennsylvania and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Loyola Marymount University. Kara has worked with clients of all ages and in various settings including schools, home-based, inpatient and outpatient clinics, and private practice providing, individual, couple's, and group therapy. Kara works heavily with anxiety, traumatic stress, and mood disorders and has specialized in human sexuality and perinatal mental health with both gestational and non-gestational partners. She has experience working with addictions and other compulsive behaviors by taking a holistic approach to address underlying stress reactions to promote more adaptive coping skills. Kara takes a person-centered approach in order to utilize different tools from various theoretical backgrounds to best meet each client's individual needs.

Additional Qualifications

• Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C)

• EMDR trained

Fast Facts

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

My grandmother. She was a wonderful cook and she also had wonderful stories from a pretty remarkable life. 

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE TRIP YOU HAVE TAKEN? 

After our teaching contracts ended in Spain, a friend and I spent 10 days popping around different cities in Europe. There were a lot of mishaps that challenged me in new ways. We also had a lot of fun, chaos aside. Certainly the most memorable trip that I still think of frequently. 

WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL SATURDAY? 

I enjoy going to my exercise class in the morning with my son and friends followed by getting breakfast all together. Then family time in the afternoon with my husband and possibly trying a new local restaurant for dinner. 

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR BODY? 

I enjoy mainly being in group classes whether it’s yoga, palates, HIIT, or strength training. I’m currently focusing on healing my postpartum body with a group specific to moms (my son is usually serving as my weight) HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE? If they are good beans made well with a pour over method, I'll take it black; but if I'm at a big chain, a café latte will do