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My goal in therapy is a simple one, and that is to help people get exactly where they want to go in life. Sometimes that means working through past traumas or current stressors. It can also mean focusing on general life optimization. Whatever your goals, I strive to create a non-judgmental environment for us to dig deep and make forward progress together.

I believe that everyone's stories should be heard, their experiences valued, and their strengths recognized. My hope is to create an environment where you feel a deep sense of safety, understanding, and trust. My practice has been deeply enriched by working alongside youth and adults from diverse backgrounds navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, identity work.

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My Training

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and a graduate of the PGSP–Stanford Psy.D. Consortium, a program known for its rigorous academic training and emphasis on evidence-based care. There, I received instruction and mentorship from some of the leading clinicians and researchers in the country. My practice draws on specialized training and extensive experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, and comprehensive psychological assessment.

My Approach to Therapy

My clinical approach is focused, compassionate, and results-oriented. I work actively with clients to identify what’s holding them back, and to build the tools and insight needed to move forward with clarity and confidence. For individuals, I use CBT to help shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. For couples, I use EFT to deepen emotional connection, improve communication, and restore trust. Whether I’m working with a client facing anxiety, burnout, or relationship conflict, my aim is always the same: to help you reconnect with your strength, values, and capacity for meaningful change.

My Professional Background

Before becoming a psychologist, I served as a U.S. Marine Corps officer, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Leading diverse teams in high-stress environments taught me how to connect across differences—with people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and personalities. That experience continues to shape my work today. I bring a grounded, nonjudgmental presence to therapy, and I take seriously the responsibility of earning each client’s trust. My passion—both then and now—is helping individuals become the strongest, most authentic version of themselves.

I’m a licensed clinical psychologist who works with people seeking a deeper, more meaningful relationship with themselves and with life. Many of the clients I support come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Others are navigating major transitions, wrestling with identity questions, or carrying stress from demanding work and high-pressure expectations. Wherever you are, therapy with me is a place to slow down, pay attention, and rediscover the parts of you that want space, clarity, and care.

My approach is relational, somatic, and depth-oriented. I integrate ideas from relational depth psychology, somatic psychology, yoga, and non-dual contemplative traditions. At the heart of my work is the belief that healing happens through presence—listening to the body, the unconscious, and the subtle threads of meaning that shape our inner lives.

I completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), a program known for integrating Western psychological science with Eastern contemplative practices and ancient earth-based wisdom. My clinical experience spans hospital-based care, community mental health, school settings, and private practice. These environments have allowed me to work with people across different ages, identities, and life situations.

I’ve also completed extensive post-graduate training in the Hakomi Method, a somatic, mindfulness-based therapeutic approach that helps uncover and transform the core patterns at the center of our lives.

If you’re looking for a therapist who brings warmth, curiosity, and a deep respect for your inner world, I would be honored to support you.

Prioritizing your mental health is the foundation for a stable, fulfilling life. I know that the first step—reaching out for help—is often the hardest, so I want to acknowledge your courage in being here. I bring 30 years of experience as a board-certified psychiatrist to our work together.

Never thought I'd be a psychologist, but here I am and I love it. I've worked in the music industry, with animals, at coffee shops and yes, Chuck E. Cheese. I have returned to my hometown in Hawaii and embrace the laid back lifestyle after years in the Los Angeles concrete jungle. Ask me anything!

(FYI~ I do not accept EAPs at this time.)

My name is Dr. David Shepard and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in California, and I work with individual adults statewide via telehealth. I am also a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional, and a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. When it comes to therapy, I tailor therapy to each individual with respect to their cultural backgrounds, and their intersecting identities that they bring into the therapeutic relationship.

Life is too short not to be living your best one. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I help individuals achieve mental wellness through creating a balanced, meaningful, and connected life. I embrace a holistic approach to therapy and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, stress, substance abuse and addictions, using effective methods like cognitive, mindfulness, existential, and values-based approaches, along with EMDR and IFS for trauma.

I am an authentic, goal-oriented, passionate therapist that can help you gain life skills, become more present, and build the life you want. I provide care for people experiencing a lot of pressure, emotions that feel out of control, and who are feeling stressed in life.

What makes me different: I have a lot of compassion and accept my clients just as they are, without judgment.

Hi! I am a board certified DNP-PMHNP-BC. I started my career in traditional health practices as a Fulbright Scholar in Sochi, Russia. I presented my research at the US Embassy in Moscow. Following the completion of my grant I attended New York University (NYU). From there I completed a residency at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas. Following this I entered and completed my doctorate at USD University of San Diego, California with a focus on digital telehealth treatment for psychiatric care. I have a passion for working with the veteran population and those seeking care outside the box. I recently completed my facilitation for psychadelic assisted therapy and have an additional practice in Denver, Colorado. I enjoy yoga, swimming and all the water sports!

Hello! My name is Caitlin and I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I work with females ages 18-35 navigating low acuity anxiety and stress. Intake appointment is via video and appointments thereafter are in an audio format.

Therapy is a wellness journey—an intentional act of self-care rooted in holistic health, self-awareness, and grace. My style is nonjudgmental, and authentic. I aim to create a space where clients feel safe to be real and supported to grow. I model what I encourage: progress not perfection. I am collaborative, honest, and grounded in real-life application. Wellness is meant to be lived. You’ll often find me in athleisure (a nod to my sports background) and inspired by nature for its grounding and restorative qualities. I integrate Ecotherapy as walk-and-talk sessions can offer bilateral stimulation that supports emotional and cognitive processing. Please note, Telehealth is in audio format. I take Telehealth calls outdoors while walking and invite clients who are physically able to do the same virtually.

If you’re seeking to reconnect with your authentic self, exhale, and support your overall well-being, this may be the right space for you. I invite clients to come exactly as they are. Clients who commit to consistency often experience the most meaningful progress. At times, therapy may feel harder before it feels better—this is a natural part of healing. As emotions surface and insight deepens, lasting change begins to take shape.

My role is not to “fix” you, but to walk alongside you. I collaborate, support, and integrate wellness coaching to empower autonomy and resilience. At the core of my work is a belief in progress, not perfection, and a commitment to creating an authentic, supportive space where clients can be fully themselves and step into meaningful change with compassion.