Kearny Mesa
Our team is comprised of independent practicing and associate-level providers. Unlike specialists who hone their skills in one aspect of the human experience, we are generalists. Our specialty is the combined and overlapping layers of say anxiety, depression, strengths and formative experiences, as you yourself are comprised by in everyday life. Being generalists, our experience is in taking you as exactly and cohesively and comprehensively as we find you. All providers are registered with the state of California at the appropriate levels of registration and subject to the rules and requirements therein.
Susana DeSantiago, Psy.D.
Kearny Mesa
Hello! I am a pre-licensed psychologist working under the supervision of Dr. Brianna Pepiton.
You are here because achieving your full potential remains elusive despite your best efforts. While we often desire happiness and avoid pain, we require assistance in overcoming life’s challenges. To effect positive change, you need someone to identify the root causes, develop a comprehensive plan, and implement decisions. I am equipped to help you leverage your strengths to overcome personal obstacles.
I would be honored to listen to your story. I believe that everyone has a narrative to share and deserves a non-judgmental space to express themselves. My commitment is to provide a warm, supportive, and safe environment where you can feel comfortable being yourself. I am passionate about assisting individuals struggling with mental health challenges and firmly believe in the transformative power of change. Together, we can collaborate to help clients achieve their goals.
Seeking therapy is a courageous step, and I acknowledge its challenges. My unwavering dedication to my clients is to guide them through their journey toward self-awareness and well-being. I am deeply moved by the experiences and efforts of individuals seeking love, recognition, understanding, and acceptance. Consequently, I strive to provide opportunities for individuals witnessing others’ efforts in relationships and intrapersonal endeavors to empower them to live with greater agency and purpose.
My counseling and therapy experience encompasses various treatment settings, including inpatient psychiatric, outpatient psychiatric, community-based services, and correctional settings.
My therapeutic approach integrates diverse modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), tailored to each client’s unique needs. My focus is on enhancing mental health and relational dynamics across diverse life stages. I would be honored to collaborate with you to discover your personalized solutions and life path.
As an experienced clinical therapist with a background in the mental health care industry, I possess expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), group therapy, Crisis Intervention, and psychotherapy. Additionally, I hold a Doctorate degree in Forensic Psychology from Alliant International University.
Lindsey Torres, AMFT
Kearny Mesa
Hello! I am a pre-licensed therapist working under the supervision of Dr. Trevor Olson. I completed my bachelors degree in Psychology with a minor in Women's Studies at California State University San Marcos and then continued to further pursue my education at Brandman University where I obtained my Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Over the past 3 years I have worked with a diverse clientele including children, adults, couples and families. I have experience with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder and more. My therapeutic approach integrates various modalities, such as CBT and DBT, tailored to each client's needs, focusing on improving mental health and relational dynamics across different life stages. I strive to create a supportive, respectful, empathetic and safe therapeutic environment to facilitate healing and growth for all of my clients.
Jessica Imhoff, AMFT
Kearny Mesa / Pacific Beach
Hello. My name is Jessica. I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who works under the supervision of Luke Schlimme LCSW. I completed my Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Point Loma Nazarene University and since then I have been providing services to those with severe persistent mental illness. There are many experiences that have shaped me into the therapist I am today, so a little about me. I was born in San Diego and moved frequently in my childhood as my father was in the military. I am a Christian and believe in giving back to the community by volunteering in different capacities. I strongly believe in the use of coping skills and doing things that make you happy. So in my free time, I enjoy listening to music, reading, spending time with family/friends, volunteering in my church, traveling, and watching sports.
I have experience working with those that experience depression, anxiety, bipolar, psychosis, PTSD, substance use, and suicidal ideation. I employ various therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution Focused Therapy, Person Centered Therapy and Chronological Assessment of Suicide Events (CASE).
I believe in meeting you where you are at. Whether that's in the trenches of a deep depression or managing daily stressors, I meet you there and support you along your journey of healing. I believe in a therapy that is compassionate but also challenges you to think beyond your perspective/to grow.
Mila Almquist, MA Clinical Counseling, AMFT.
Pacific Beach / Kearny Mesa
Mila received her Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Art from Scripps College in Claremont, California, married into the military and grew up exploring the world through education and adventure with her husband and three daughters. After surviving cancer, she went to graduate school and pursued her long time interests - psychology and counseling. Since receiving her Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Point Loma Nazarene University. she has worked as a therapist in training at a San Diego Crisis Hospital, being present with those struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, Bipolar disorders and Schizophrenia.
Over the last two years, as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, she has been using cognitive and dialectical behavior therapies, Existential and Psychodynamic techniques with groups, individuals, couples and youth. Her primary focus is on helping her clients find meaning and wholeness through understanding their own stories while helping them bring integration to their mind, body and soul. She is comfortable with conversations involving spiritual issues, grief and loss, shame and guilt, sexual and relational health, depression and anxiety. She understands the unique challenges that military spouses and children face through her own lived experience. She uses art, music and play to give a voice to children and those of any age who need help giving expression to their own stories.
In her leisure time, she enjoys coffee and meaningful conversation, spending time with her family, music, reading, sailing, bicycling and trips to the Sierras.
Veronica Fox, Psy. D.
Kearny Mesa / Telehealth
Dr. Veronica Fox is a pre-licensed clinical psychologist currently working under the supervision of Dr. Trevor Olson. Dr. Fox completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Ryokan College and Masters in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica. Dr. Fox utilizes evidence-based therapeutic models to fit within the client’s philosophical and spiritual paradigm to bring about a collaborative experience inclusive of core values and the identified treatment goals.
I have over 30 years experience working in the healing field, including clinical hypnotherapy, self-improvement, trauma and crisis management. I hold certification in GAD, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Social Anxiety.
Dr. Fox understands the importance of resolving interpersonal conflicts and finding solutions for complex stressors. She has experience working with those struggling with more existential questions like, “What is my purpose in life?” as well as the discomfort that often accompanies these questions. I have over 30 years experience working in the healing field, including clinical hypnotherapy, self-improvement, trauma and crisis management. I hold certification in GAD, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Social Anxiety. Her mental health internships focused on substance recovery, dual diagnosis, bereavement, trauma, crisis care and mental health case management. Her work aims to help those who are motivated to seek healing, purpose, personal and professional development, sustained recovery and a sense of a brighter future.
Veronica was born on the east coast and loves living with her family in California. In addition, she is an outdoor enthusiast!
Mark Bennett, AMFT
Kearny Mesa / Telehealth
In the past 30-plus years, I have acquired a rich and varied background in both behavior analysis and psychotherapy. I have distinguished myself as an effective and agile clinician across diverse populations. I am a 21-year veteran of the USAF active duty and reserves and have been honoredto work with prior service members and some combat veterans. Holding a bachelor’s degree in psychology, I worked with juvenile offenders, autism, and other developmental disorders for several years. These years of intense focus on behavioral science broadened my understanding and competence in applied behavior analysis, affording me the foundation to offer evidence-based practices to parents of young children.
I continued my studies in mental health, earning aMaster of Science Degree in Counseling/Marriage and Family Therapy. I am currently working as an associate pre-licensed therapist. The practice of engaging with individuals and families in the most fundamental of human activities—talking together, exchanging, discerning, illuminating matters of deep importance, providing clarity, setting priorities, and affirming a sense of worth, well-being, and peace—is a great privilege and my aim as a therapist. My therapeutic approach, therefore, is client-centered, eclectic, and collaborative.
Among my passions are being a father (It’s the best gig in the universe), playing my guitar, hiking (before I injured my ankle), driving the length of Highway S2, and kayaking with my wife.
Julie Neill, LMFT
Pacific Beach / Kearny Mesa
Hello! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor working under the supervision of Dr. Brianna Pepiton. I was born and raised in the Midwest and earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Nebraska. After moving to San Diego, I worked for 14 years at Poway Unified School District as an aide in special education classrooms. After my children were grown, I pursued my passion for helping others and graduated from National University with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with specializations in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling. Since graduation I have spent the past 3 years working in specialty mental health services.
I believe that people’s past experiences shape who they are now, and that people can use those experiences to heal themselves. I look forward to walking the path to healing with you. I will guide you with empathetic and caring support to reach your goals. I am experienced in providing trauma informed therapy, treating depression and anxiety utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused and Positive Psychology to treat individual needs.
Chelsea DuPraw, AMFT, APCC (she/her)
Pacific Beach / Kearny Mesa
Hi, my name is Chelsea! I have always been drawn to the ways we make sense of our experiences—how we tell our stories, how we hold them in our bodies, and how they shape the way we move through the world. My background in English literature from UC San Diego deepened my appreciation for the narratives we live, and becoming a therapist felt like a natural extension of my love for deep connection and meaning-making. I feel honored to witness my clients' stories and help them cultivate greater awareness, resilience, and self-compassion.
While earning my Master’s in Clinical Counseling from Point Loma Nazarene University, I provided therapy to individuals and couples at The Center for Mindful Relationships. There, I worked with a diverse range of clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and relational challenges. I take a holistic approach, addressing both mind and body in the healing process, helping clients reconnect with themselves and their relationships in meaningful ways.
I believe that healing happens in connection—with ourselves, others, and the deeper stories that shape our lives. I strive to create a space where clients feel heard and supported as they navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is relational, existential, and strength-based, integrating mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, somatic work, narrative therapy, psychodynamic exploration, and compassionate-focused interventions. My style is warm, engaged, and collaborative—I meet clients where they are while gently encouraging growth and self-discovery.
I am a pre-licensed therapist under the supervision of Jessica Anderson, LCSW (#61295), and Dr. Trevor Olson, PSY (#28474) and I know that finding the right therapist matters. If you’re curious about working together, I invite you to reach out for a consultation. I look forward to meeting you!