I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a private practice office near Hillcrest/Balboa Park, where I offer therapy with adult individuals, couples, family, and play therapy for children. I earned my Bachelors Degree in Psychology at the University of California at Santa Barbara and my Masters in Social Work at San Diego State University.…

As a transgender woman, the journey to discovering my authentic self only happened after I had done years of work to find my happiness. The joy and gratitude that I now experience is something that I believe all of us deserve and are capable of having – but we need those who have walked the…

My name is Tristan Hartley, my pronouns are he/him/his, and I am a proud transmasculine human. As I have had to learn how to overcome and step into my authentic expression, it is my absolute passion to support others as they discover their true path in this human experience. This chaotic world can often feel…

I am dually licensed as a Clinical Social Worker and Addictions Counselor. I completed my undergraduate degrees in Sociology and Spanish at the University of San Diego and my Masters in Social Work at the University of Denver with an additional certification in Interpersonal Trauma and clinical focus on families. I have clinical experience working…

My name is Joey Ritkes and I use he/him/his pronouns. I am an associate clinical social worker specializing in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I earned my undergraduate degree in psychology from Alliant International University in San Diego and my MSW from San Jose State University. I am a certified RISE trainer through…

My name is Tay Richardson (they/them/elle) but you can call me TR. I am a Black, trans/nonbinary, and queer therapist who aims to form collaborative relationships with my clients and provide liberating mental health services. As a person who holds multiple minoritized identities, I have experienced the challenges associated with navigating a world that doesn’t always…

My name is Xaime (pronouns: he, him, she, her, they, them) and I am a queer Latinx person who grew up in the San Diego and Tijuana region. I am a creative, empathic and community-oriented counselor who wants to support individuals struggling on their path towards self-awareness and healing from their mental health challenges. I…

My name is Alexis Smith and I use she/her pronouns. I am a multiracial, queer associate clinical social worker with a passion for empowering and walking alongside others who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community on their life journey. I earned my undergraduate degree in social work from West Chester University of Pennsylvania and…

I am Nikki (she/her/hers). I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering therapy to adults 17+ via telehealth or in-person at my Hillcrest office. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Sonoma State University in 2005 and my Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan in 2013. I possess expertise in…

My name is A.J. and I use they/them and she/her pronouns interchangeably. I am a non-binary and transgender therapist. My degree is in Social Work, which emphasizes seeing and understanding a person within the context of the system they are living in and approaching challenges from a strengths-based perspective. While I have experience in modalities…