Janel King, Co-founder

Licensed marriage and family therapist


Are overwhelming emotions hard to explain? I specialize in helping motivated individuals, families, children, and adolescents achieve their best selves. If your family is struggling to function happily, family therapy might be the solution. Whether you're adjusting to a new baby, blending families, or navigating teenage transitions, I’m here to help.

I work from a loving space, building on your strengths to help your family thrive. If your child is facing challenges you can't resolve, I offer parent training to address struggles like setting limits, adjusting to a new baby, or strengthening bonds with your children.

I am also a certified Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional (DOT-SAP)

Shanelle D. Johnson, Co-founder

Licensed marriage and family therapist

I’m here to support individuals and couples who have weathered life’s storms but carry the scars of bumps, bruises, and scrapes. I work with couples struggling with communication, differing parenting styles, broken trust from infidelity, or the impacts of medical and mental illness. My focus is on helping you renew, rejuvenate, restore, or rebuild your relationships.

As a relationship guide and mentor, I assist in creating a blueprint to resurrect and establish healthy, meaningful connections. I offer a warm, honest, and non-judgmental environment where you can safely explore and overcome relationship challenges.

Our Associate Clinicians

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Diego Flores

MFT

I am a gay, Chicano man from central California.I work with couples andLGBTQ+ clients using Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.I believe that clients are the experts of their lives and I help them work towards their preferred future.


 
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Jacqueline Johnson
MFT

I am woman of color who born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who loves the sun and energy of Southern California.I work with individuals, couples and LGBTQI+ clients utilizing Solution Focused and Emotionally Focused Therapy.My goal as a therapist is to guide my clients towards finding solutions and calm in their lives and relationships.


 
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Leticia Gross
MFT

I am Leticia, and I identify as pansexual, located in San Diego, California.I support LGBTQ+ clients, couples, and families by integrating Solution-Focused Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy.I believe in fostering a nonjudgmental and accepting environment to provide a safe space extending grace and compassion to promote healing, self-empowerment, and growth.


 
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Tracy V Gressi
MFT

I was born in Los Angeles CA, but I lived in Guatemala from ages 4 to 18.The modalities I like to utilize in my practice are emotion focus therapy, person-centered narrative therapy, and gestalt therapy with emphasis on holistic treatment and mindfulness practices.My main goal as a clinician is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where my clients feel free to express themselves.


 
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Larry Crawford
MFT

I am an Army Veteran, born and raised in San Diego.My dedication lies in helping individuals, couples, and families overcome mental health difficulties through a compassionate and empathetic approach.I focus on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can build resilience and achieve mental well-being.


 
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Jazmyn Saunders
PCC

I am a Black woman who enjoys creating a safe space for people from diverse backgrounds that have struggled with finding a therapist that makes them feel heard and understood. I work with individuals and couples providing a person-centered approach, utilizing CBT to help clients navigate life's challenges, guiding them toward self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. I believe that everyone has an inner compass for growth and healing, and therapy offers the guidance and encouragement needed to rediscover it.


 

Our Student Clinicians 

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Frank Ramirez
MFT

I am Latino, straight male, raised in Southern California.I work with a wide array of individuals clients using a mix of Solution Focus Therapy, CBT and IFS parts work.I believe change comes by challenging our beliefs and harmonizing the internal parts of ourselves



 
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Genesis Solorio
MFT

I am Mexican-American, born and raised in the sunny agricultural hub that is the Central Valley.I utilize Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy in my work with individuals, adolescents, and families.I believe in creating a space of empowerment and meeting clients where they are in their journey as we work to achieve goals that align with their desired outcomes.



 
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Taliana Abadi
MFT

I am a queer woman born and raised in Southern California.I work with individuals providing emotion-focused therapy.I believe that change can only occur once we understand and accept all aspects of the self.


 
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Kaila Jackson
MFT

I am originally from Los Angeles, California, predominantly the South Bay area, and relocated to San Diego for graduate school. I identify as a Black, African American female.My primary therapeutic modality is person-centered therapy, as I value meeting clients where they are and collaborating to create an approach that works for them. While I have incorporated some Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with past clients, I remain flexible and open to tailoring my approach to each individual's unique needs.I believe change happens when clients feel truly heard and supported in a safe, collaborative space. My approach is all about meeting people where they are, working together to find what resonates with them, and creating strategies that feel authentic and helpful for their growth.



 
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Devanee Jenkins
MFT

I am a biracial woman born and raised in San Diego, California.I work with individuals providing Person-Centered Therapy.I believe that clients are the masters of their own experiences and I can help clients discover the skills and resources to help navigate the change they are seeking.



 
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Ahmad Khoshal
MFT

Hi, My parents immigrated from Afghanistan to America when I was two years old to escape the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.In my free time I am usually always hiking (Torrey Pines is my favorite).I am looking forward to working with individuals/couples from underserved BIPOC communities.



 
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Marisse Matanza
MFT

I am a Filipino American born and raised in southeast San Diego, dedicated to breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma. I believe true healing starts from within, focusing on doing the inner work to create lasting change using Person Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.My hope is to create a safe space where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued, empowering them on their journey toward growth and transformation.



 
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Alicia Rios
MFT

I am a native California girl, originally from Palmdale, CA .I am most interested in exploring Humanistic Therapy and Emotions-Focused Therapy (EFT).I believe that therapy should b normalized as a part of life to help each other grow and learn how to be our best selves.


 
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Courtney Jordan
MFT

I am a Black female from Maryland but am currently stationed in CA. I work with Black moms, adolescents, and trauma victims using Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. I believe that no one has all the answers but through collaboration, we can identify hidden strengths in hopes of meeting your goals


 
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Kayla Miura
MFT

I am a Japanese and Micronesian woman, born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii. I support individuals of all ages and backgrounds, with a special focus on promoting mental health and well-being within the AAPI community. My goal is to support clients in developing a toolbox of skills and resources that strengthen their ability to face and overcome challenges with confidence and resilience..


 
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Willy Wu
MFT

My name is Willy Wu, a Taiwanese man who grew up in California. With the Solution-Focused and Narrative Therapy modalities, I am able to support individuals, couples, and families of diverse and multicultural backgrounds. Although there are conveniences in addressing life dilemmas independently, I believe that meaningful change can also be achieved through social and collaborative interactions with others.


 
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Aaron Garret
MFT

I am a Half-White and Half-Black heterosexual man, born in Central California, and lived in the Bay Area before San Diego, where I have been for 15 years. I have worked with the gamut of persons, ranging from preschool to high school as a teacher, in psychiatric facilities with adolescents and adults, for 13 years as a social worker working with foster youth, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy is what I provide. I believe that change can be found within each unique individual, and I endeavor to assist each client to work toward self-actualization and or their ideal future


 
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Alaina Haynes
MFT


My background: 5th gen Californian, mixed race, raised in Protestant & interfaith traditions. My collaborative approach: client-centered, evidence-based and goal-oriented. My aim: to be a supportive container for my clients as they process pain & act toward advancing their holistic health.


 
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Sadell Gray
MFT

I am a Black Christian woman, born and raised in Pittsburgh PA living in SD for the past nine years. SFT and EFT are the modalities I am interested in. My view of therapy sits at the intersection of systemic, emotionally-focused, and spiritually-grounded practice. Your theory of change is that healing happens in safe, emotionally attuned, and culturally aware relationships. Through strengthening bonds, reframing stories, and empowering marginalized voices, clients can move from survival to resilience.


 
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Alexxis Watkins
MFT

As a woman of color I understand what it’s like to grow up carrying emotions you didn’t have the words for, in spaces where silence or strength were the only options. I’m passionate about helping others break cycles, process their pain, and begin healing by offering a nonjudgmental space where you feel seen, supported, and safe enough to unpack whatever’s heavy. It is my goal in therapy to support clients in developing the insight, tools, and confidence to navigate life’s challenges with self awareness and resilience.