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Raman Dhaliwal, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Raman Dhaliwal is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #52611) and Clinical Supervisor who specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy. She has been working with broad spectrum of clients for the past 15 years. Among her areas of expertise are working with couples on Relational Issues, Children with ADHD/ADD, Mood Disorders, Adults with Anxiety and Depression, Parent-Child conflicts, and Anger Management.
Raman Dhaliwal is an interactive and collaborative therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help patients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.
With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Raman Dhaliwal is an interactive and collaborative therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help patients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.
With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Erin Richerson, AMFT # 119347
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Erin Richerson is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT # 119347), and her practice is about giving clients support and guidance as they seek to move towards health. She believes that small changes can help you and your family become unstuck. She works primarily with teens, children, and families, being present with those who are affected by depression, anxiety, divorce, school issues, relationship problems, identity issues, parenting issues, struggling with issues around LGBTQ+, grief and loss, and life stage transitions.
Her practice includes utilizing CBT, client-centered therapy, art/play therapy, and emotionally focused therapy. Using compassion, humor, and insight, she works to create a safe, caring, and trusting environment to help improve your mental health and relationships.
Her practice includes utilizing CBT, client-centered therapy, art/play therapy, and emotionally focused therapy. Using compassion, humor, and insight, she works to create a safe, caring, and trusting environment to help improve your mental health and relationships.
Autumn Link, APCC #11425
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Autumn Link is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC #11425) who specializes in working with adults struggling with mental health issues. She is experienced in Trauma-Based Work, Domestic Violence, Anger Management, Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorders, Self-Esteem, Identity, and much more.
Her aim is to help clients find solutions through collaborating with one another in a partnership style. This is done through solution-building abilities, such as discussing, listening, and identifying past cues that might be linked to future solutions. Autumn is also currently working on her PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior allowing her to keep up with the most current studies and education.
She is passionate about working with clients to provide guidance, support and working in collaboration with her clients. She provides a safe and comfortable environment in which deeper work can lead to healing.
Her aim is to help clients find solutions through collaborating with one another in a partnership style. This is done through solution-building abilities, such as discussing, listening, and identifying past cues that might be linked to future solutions. Autumn is also currently working on her PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior allowing her to keep up with the most current studies and education.
She is passionate about working with clients to provide guidance, support and working in collaboration with her clients. She provides a safe and comfortable environment in which deeper work can lead to healing.
Monica Acosta Mendiola, APCC #10237
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Monica Acosta Mendiola is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC #10237) who has experience working with children, adults, families, and high-risk populations. She specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, parenting support, school issues, life transitions, self-esteem, grief/loss, life adjustment, stress, and family conflict.
While working with clients, she uses a strengths-based, client-centered approach. In addition, she adapts various techniques using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Solutions-Focused Therapy (SFT), Reality Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Family Systems Therapy. She also incorporates mindfulness, gratitude, positivity, and personal connection.
Her intentions are to meet the client where they are and use that as a starting point for fostering healing and connection. She believes changing oneself can not only improve your quality of life, but those and the system around you. Experiencing the waves of life can be intimidating when you’re feeling alone, and she is here and ready to support you with this process.
While working with clients, she uses a strengths-based, client-centered approach. In addition, she adapts various techniques using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Solutions-Focused Therapy (SFT), Reality Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Family Systems Therapy. She also incorporates mindfulness, gratitude, positivity, and personal connection.
Her intentions are to meet the client where they are and use that as a starting point for fostering healing and connection. She believes changing oneself can not only improve your quality of life, but those and the system around you. Experiencing the waves of life can be intimidating when you’re feeling alone, and she is here and ready to support you with this process.
Tiffany Drake, LMFT #133793
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Tiffany Drake is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #133793) that has experience serving individuals of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds, as well as LGTBQ+. Her specialties include working with anxiety, addiction, relationships, mood disorders, transgender population, life transitions, and school issues.
Tiffany would be honored to be that supportive person and help you on your journey of growth and strength. Her goal is to create a safe and comfortable space for you to share your vulnerabilities. She will meet you where you are at and together you will turn those vulnerabilities into strengths.
She provides services in a relaxed environment and utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches, tailoring them to best suit your unique experiences and needs. She looks forward to getting to know you and helping you to gain confidence in yourself as you take steps towards a more fulfilling life.
Tiffany would be honored to be that supportive person and help you on your journey of growth and strength. Her goal is to create a safe and comfortable space for you to share your vulnerabilities. She will meet you where you are at and together you will turn those vulnerabilities into strengths.
She provides services in a relaxed environment and utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches, tailoring them to best suit your unique experiences and needs. She looks forward to getting to know you and helping you to gain confidence in yourself as you take steps towards a more fulfilling life.
Paige Anderson, AMFT #130158
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Paige Anderson is an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT #130158) ). Her focus is holistic, which consists of looking at both mind and body. She values her ability to listen, to empathize and to accept without judgement. Within a safe environment, clients will focus on finding their strengths and gaining insights to create clarity and harmony in their life.
Behavioral patterns emerge that may no longer serve a purpose; and, in fact, may be a further cause of pain. Depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties are all struggles that you can work through together. Human bodies harbor the answer and path to healing. Paige will engage you with modalities such as art, journaling, mindfulness, and exercise, to release repressed emotions, revealing the source of your pain and triggers that lead to distress.
Her desire is to meet you where you are and listen on a deeper level than what few experience in life. With compassion and empathy, she holds space for the most painful expenses of one’s life. This is a space of acceptance, and you are not alone. Together, we will look for meaning in your journey.
Behavioral patterns emerge that may no longer serve a purpose; and, in fact, may be a further cause of pain. Depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties are all struggles that you can work through together. Human bodies harbor the answer and path to healing. Paige will engage you with modalities such as art, journaling, mindfulness, and exercise, to release repressed emotions, revealing the source of your pain and triggers that lead to distress.
Her desire is to meet you where you are and listen on a deeper level than what few experience in life. With compassion and empathy, she holds space for the most painful expenses of one’s life. This is a space of acceptance, and you are not alone. Together, we will look for meaning in your journey.
Juan Teran, AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Juan Teran is passionate about working together with individuals to guide them through any struggles, emotional barriers and challenges they might be facing. He is an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT# 123053) with over 10 years working within the mental health field with at-risk youth, young adults, families, parenting, and adults of a diverse background. He is here to assist you in gaining more tools to help you move forward with your mental health needs.He enjoys working with children & adults with ADHD, anxiety, relationships issues, oppositional defiance, family conflict, suicidal ideation, sexual assault, & behavioral issues. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family systems, Motivational Interviewing, Structural Family Therapy and play therapy to help him find triggers and provided clients with the appropriate coping skills to move forward during everyday struggles. He utilizes a client-centered approach to provide individuals with a tailored plan with the appropriate skills to support them in meeting their therapeutic goals.
Juan’s goal is to provide you with the tools and knowledge to help you with your own mental health journey. He understands that this might be a tough road to go down, but he’s here to face this journey together with you.
Juan’s goal is to provide you with the tools and knowledge to help you with your own mental health journey. He understands that this might be a tough road to go down, but he’s here to face this journey together with you.
Brenda Estrada Ramirez, AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Brenda Estrada Ramirez is a bilingual Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT#119916). She has a genuine interest in helping children, adults and families achieve a greater sense of wellness in their lives. Throughout our time we experience life changes that are unexpected or difficult to manage. During tough times one can find themselves overwhelmed, stressed, and feeling alone. It is important for individuals who are experiencing life changes or mental health challenges to reach out for additional support.
Brenda’s specialties include: depression, women’s issues, anxiety, life transitions, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, borderline personality disorder and behavioral issues. In her practice she utilizes a variety of techniques such as DBT, CBT, Person Centered, art therapy and play therapy.
Her goal as a mental health professional is to facilitate healing from traumatic experiences, grief and emotional pain while learning to build resilience. She strives to provide a safe and comfortable environment where individuals and families could work through challenges and learn a healthier way of coping and have increased self-awareness. By increasing self-awareness, we are more able to meet our needs proactively and acquire greater moments of contentment..
Brenda’s specialties include: depression, women’s issues, anxiety, life transitions, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, borderline personality disorder and behavioral issues. In her practice she utilizes a variety of techniques such as DBT, CBT, Person Centered, art therapy and play therapy.
Her goal as a mental health professional is to facilitate healing from traumatic experiences, grief and emotional pain while learning to build resilience. She strives to provide a safe and comfortable environment where individuals and families could work through challenges and learn a healthier way of coping and have increased self-awareness. By increasing self-awareness, we are more able to meet our needs proactively and acquire greater moments of contentment..
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Maria Villeda, ACSW
Associate Clinical Social Worker
Maria Villeda is an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW97943) she enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. She offers both individual and family sessions in Spanish or English. Maria is passionate about working with people who may need support with depression, burn out, anxiety, body image, self-esteem, relationships with others, healing from trauma, POC identity, and LGBTQ+ identities. She has been working in the mental health field focusing on preventative and early interventions training to the community around mental health wellness, suicide, and domestic violence.
Maria utilizes an integrative approach, referencing several theories to meet each individual’s needs and goals such as: environmental systems theory, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, mindfulness-based, culturally and gender affirming, trauma informed, and strength based.
She believes it is important to be present in sessions as her authentic self and she will help create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to begin your journey to step into your true greatness. Maria looks forward to working with you to achieve your goals!
Maria utilizes an integrative approach, referencing several theories to meet each individual’s needs and goals such as: environmental systems theory, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, mindfulness-based, culturally and gender affirming, trauma informed, and strength based.
She believes it is important to be present in sessions as her authentic self and she will help create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to begin your journey to step into your true greatness. Maria looks forward to working with you to achieve your goals!
Jovanny Hernandez Cruz, AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Jovanny Hernandez Cruz is an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT #116317) working with a diverse community including children, adolescents, and families of different backgrounds. He has had the opportunity to support and serve a client base with diverse mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD.
It can also be a challenge, figuring out what steps to take or what to look for in a therapist. Jovanny’s work is client-centered and trauma-informed, as well as mindful of cultural and intersectional factors. His training is within a cognitive-behavioral therapy framework, and he works collaboratively with clients using evidence-based practices that best fit their specific needs. It is his pleasure to support clients in this process and work collaboratively toward their goals and wellbeing.
Deciding to seek support for your mental health needs can be one of the most empowering decisions you make. He believes that beginning the therapeutic process can open a door of hope that leads to intentional and long-lasting change. Jovanny hopes to provide a supportive space to begin this journey at your own pace and comfort level.
It can also be a challenge, figuring out what steps to take or what to look for in a therapist. Jovanny’s work is client-centered and trauma-informed, as well as mindful of cultural and intersectional factors. His training is within a cognitive-behavioral therapy framework, and he works collaboratively with clients using evidence-based practices that best fit their specific needs. It is his pleasure to support clients in this process and work collaboratively toward their goals and wellbeing.
Deciding to seek support for your mental health needs can be one of the most empowering decisions you make. He believes that beginning the therapeutic process can open a door of hope that leads to intentional and long-lasting change. Jovanny hopes to provide a supportive space to begin this journey at your own pace and comfort level.
Frances Rivera, ACSW
Associate Clinical Social Worker
Frances Rivera is an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW#100345) with over 5 years in the mental health field providing services to individuals, parents and families. She believes that there are reasons for all behaviors and if understood can be life changing.
Frances has worked extensively with at risk youth, opiate dependent adults and adolescence, addiction communities, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, grief, and families to help work through these life challenges. She uses a cognitive approach which she finds most impactful through CBT. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an intensive treatment method designed to help people transform disruptive thoughts, behaviors and feelings in order to successfully navigate the challenges that life presents. Her goal for therapy is not to change you, change is your choice, but it is to build awareness, understanding, and acceptance towards yourself and others.
Reality and truth can be painful at times, but addressing underlying issues will ultimately lead to a healthier and improved quality of life. Her intention is to help you achieve your personal goals at your own pace. Frances on your side while you begin this journey of self-discovery.
Frances has worked extensively with at risk youth, opiate dependent adults and adolescence, addiction communities, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, grief, and families to help work through these life challenges. She uses a cognitive approach which she finds most impactful through CBT. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an intensive treatment method designed to help people transform disruptive thoughts, behaviors and feelings in order to successfully navigate the challenges that life presents. Her goal for therapy is not to change you, change is your choice, but it is to build awareness, understanding, and acceptance towards yourself and others.
Reality and truth can be painful at times, but addressing underlying issues will ultimately lead to a healthier and improved quality of life. Her intention is to help you achieve your personal goals at your own pace. Frances on your side while you begin this journey of self-discovery.
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Michelle Zuniga, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Michelle Zuniga is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT#122191) who has over seven years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in the mental health field. Michelle is passionate about working with individuals who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, stress, self-esteem, adjustment to life changes, and healing from trauma. Michelle is also experienced in working with parents and families to improve healthy communication, parenting skills, and healthy relationship dynamics.
Michelle focuses on empowering others through a strength-based approach and implementing adaptive skills into daily life. She also utilizes an integrative approach that is inclusive of cultural, spiritual or religious beliefs, gender, sexuality and other concerns that are important to each person’s unique situation.
While working with Michelle, you will be provided a safe space, free from judgement, so you can comfortably share and seek support. Michelle understands that starting this journey or wanting to make a change can feel overwhelming at times, but she is here to support you and walk alongside you each step of the way.
Michelle focuses on empowering others through a strength-based approach and implementing adaptive skills into daily life. She also utilizes an integrative approach that is inclusive of cultural, spiritual or religious beliefs, gender, sexuality and other concerns that are important to each person’s unique situation.
While working with Michelle, you will be provided a safe space, free from judgement, so you can comfortably share and seek support. Michelle understands that starting this journey or wanting to make a change can feel overwhelming at times, but she is here to support you and walk alongside you each step of the way.
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Carol Michaelis, APCC
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Carol Michaelis is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC#7771) who has an abundance of experience working with teens, adults and families grow and find meaning. She specializes in working with people to overcome trauma, grief, anxiety, stress, depression and substance abuse.
Carol uses an integrative clinical approach that is trauma informed, strength based, CBT and person centered to support clients in meeting their desired goals. Her clinical approach incorporates evidence-based treatment practices dependent on the clients age and concerns. She will work with you to identify the underlying issues causing you distress.
She strives to create a safe space where clients can share their thoughts, feelings, and history in a non-judgmental setting. She wants create a strong therapeutic relationship to explore your goals and help you experiment with new ways of being in the world. Sometimes no matter what you try feelings of sadness, anxiety, unresolved trauma or other mental health challenges seem impossible to overcome. All people have the potential to change and Carol wants to start this journey with you.
Carol uses an integrative clinical approach that is trauma informed, strength based, CBT and person centered to support clients in meeting their desired goals. Her clinical approach incorporates evidence-based treatment practices dependent on the clients age and concerns. She will work with you to identify the underlying issues causing you distress.
She strives to create a safe space where clients can share their thoughts, feelings, and history in a non-judgmental setting. She wants create a strong therapeutic relationship to explore your goals and help you experiment with new ways of being in the world. Sometimes no matter what you try feelings of sadness, anxiety, unresolved trauma or other mental health challenges seem impossible to overcome. All people have the potential to change and Carol wants to start this journey with you.
Emma Johnson, APCC
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Emma Johnson is a bilingual Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC6646) with over 20 years of experience providing individual, adolescent and child therapy. She specializes in treating children and teens with issues related to stress, anxiety, family conflicts, blended family issues, self-esteem, depression, PTSD, ADHD, academic and school related problems. She also works with parents to establish good parenting skills, communication, and conflict resolution to have a long-lasting relationship with their children.
Emma draws from various therapeutic approaches and tailors’ services specifically to each client’s needs. She brings warmth, compassion, has an innate ability to establish rapport quickly. Building trust and interacting well with her clients is key to establishing a solid therapeutic bond.
She has a desire to develop a rewarding therapy experience that will enable her to provide individual and family therapy, crisis intervention services, psychological assessments and create effective treatment plans to help meet her client’s goals.
It’s important to be mindful of your mental health. If you are struggling with your emotions, Emma is here to help.
Emma draws from various therapeutic approaches and tailors’ services specifically to each client’s needs. She brings warmth, compassion, has an innate ability to establish rapport quickly. Building trust and interacting well with her clients is key to establishing a solid therapeutic bond.
She has a desire to develop a rewarding therapy experience that will enable her to provide individual and family therapy, crisis intervention services, psychological assessments and create effective treatment plans to help meet her client’s goals.
It’s important to be mindful of your mental health. If you are struggling with your emotions, Emma is here to help.
Cathy Abbott, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Cathy Abbot is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT#52991) with over 16 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families with a focus on healing from the effects of trauma, working through attachment issues, grief and loss issues, overcoming depression, anxiety, and improving the quality of your personal relationships.
Cathy believes that the therapeutic process is a collaborative one, in which she partners with her clients to assist them in gaining skills they need to reach their goals and make the changes that they desire. Cathy specializes in working with children and adults to heal from the effects of PTSD, which can include attachment issues, anxiety, and panic attacks, to list a few. She also specializes in working with children and adults with ADHD, and has developed several strategies that make living with ADHD easier, including tips for how to parent ADHD children.
Cathy enjoys working with children, adults, individuals, couples and families and is committed to working with her clients in their quest to find courage, hope and happiness.
Cathy believes that the therapeutic process is a collaborative one, in which she partners with her clients to assist them in gaining skills they need to reach their goals and make the changes that they desire. Cathy specializes in working with children and adults to heal from the effects of PTSD, which can include attachment issues, anxiety, and panic attacks, to list a few. She also specializes in working with children and adults with ADHD, and has developed several strategies that make living with ADHD easier, including tips for how to parent ADHD children.
Cathy enjoys working with children, adults, individuals, couples and families and is committed to working with her clients in their quest to find courage, hope and happiness.
Karen Jacka, LCSW#16470
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Karen Jacka is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW#16470) working in the mental health field since 1988. Karen Jacka has been working in private practice for the past 16 year’s specializing in individual, couples, family, and child counseling. Treating issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and grief related issues. Karen has also been providing supervision to interns and trainees gaining clinical hours as board certified clinical supervisor. As a clinical supervisor at Deep Wellness Center she is responsibility for providing and ensuring support to her clinical interns. Karen Jacka has experience in vast areas and provides a wealth of knowledge to her interns.
Adrienna Z
Business Office Manager
Adrienna is the Business Office Manager at Deep Wellness Center. She is bilingual, has over 16 years experience working in the community with a diverse population, and over 6 years experience working with families in the mental health field.
Adrienna is well rounded and dedicated to providing support to each client and family by working closely with the Deep Wellness team to ensure that all needs are being met.
Adrienna is patient, kind and committed to making sure our clients have a positive experience here at Deep Wellness Center.
Adrienna is well rounded and dedicated to providing support to each client and family by working closely with the Deep Wellness team to ensure that all needs are being met.
Adrienna is patient, kind and committed to making sure our clients have a positive experience here at Deep Wellness Center.
Julie M
Business Office Assistant
Julie is the Business Office Assistant at Deep Wellness Center. She is bilingual, with over 25 years of customer service experience. She takes great pride in individualizing each clients’ experience, empathizes on the importance of providing friendly and supportive services and approaches each situation with a positive attitude. She is always eager to answer any question and is there to warmly greet each client.
Claudia L
Business Office Assistant
Claudia is the bilingual Business Office Assistant at Deep Wellness Center. Not only is she bilingual in Spanish but has some ASL skills. She has spent the last 23 years working in the special education field. Her career in education afforded her the opportunity to work with families in a diverse community. Here at Deep Wellness Center, she is in charge to supporting clients in all their administration needs.
Claudia is bubbly and full of life. Her previous experience taught her about patience and understanding, both characteristics she will bring to DWC. Although this is a new venture, Claudia comes committed to make a positive impact with everyone at the Deep Wellness Center.
Claudia is bubbly and full of life. Her previous experience taught her about patience and understanding, both characteristics she will bring to DWC. Although this is a new venture, Claudia comes committed to make a positive impact with everyone at the Deep Wellness Center.
Sarah-Ann Taporco
Business Office Assistant
Sarah-Ann is the Business Office Assistant at Deep Wellness Center. She has over 6years of customer service working locally within the community. She ensures clients’ concerns and needs are met regarding information on counseling services, policies, and procedures. Sarah-Ann is dedicated to providing clients with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and is happy to assist all staff and clients.
Klamanten Y
Business Office Assistant
Klamanten is the Business Office Assistant who is bilingual in Aramaic and English with some experience in ASL. She has 10 years of customer service experience. She has a B.A. in Psychology. The field of psychology and helping others has always been her passion. She is efficient, hard-working, organized, friendly and determined. She takes great pride in assisting in answering calls, scheduling appointments, helping find solutions to any issues that may arise, and is driven to provide a pleasant experience to all DWC clients and team members, all while having a smile on her face
Jazz Dhaliwal, COO
Chief Operating Officer
Jazz has over 15 years of experience working in administration and management positions. As a Chief Operating Officer at Deep Wellness Center he is responsible for ensuring staff receives appropriate on boarding along with new hires and orientation. He is responsible for helping DWC to achieve its goals and objectives and increase operating performance. His focus is on marketing, creating business plans, and business development. Other duties include; impacting local communities by representing and positioning DWC, acting as a key team member in ensuring optimal support of staff and practice. Jazz has developed strong business partnering relationships in each of his roles with a demonstrated ability to work with all levels of the organization.