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Susan Levin, LMFT has been in private practice since 2009 and is the co-owner of Suda Centers. She works with individuals, couples, and families and specializes in depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and addiction. Susan serves as a Clinical Supervisor at a nonprofit organization and previously served as Clinical Director of a substance use…

David Buik, LMFT works with individuals who find themselves feeling stuck or uncertain when familiar ways of coping no longer seem effective. Using an Adlerian framework, he helps clients explore the narratives shaping their lives, understand how those patterns developed, and build new perspectives that support authenticity, courage, and fulfillment. David’s approach is a collaborative…

Alina Neiman, LMFT has been providing psychotherapy since 2012, working with adolescents, adults, and elders. She takes a collaborative approach to therapy, helping clients identify patterns and behaviors that contribute to their current concerns while supporting them in building a more fulfilling life. Whether clients are navigating relationship or marital challenges, divorce, anxiety, depression, career…

Cami Elen, LMFT works from a trauma-informed perspective with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Her approach emphasizes client strengths and resilience while integrating EMDR, Brainspotting, and a range of therapeutic perspectives including psychodynamic, CBT, family systems, mindfulness, and art therapy. Cami supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, relational challenges, grief and loss, eating disorders, addiction,…

Carly Wielstein, LMFT brings a unique blend of creative and clinical experience to her work as a therapist. After a successful career as a dancer, singer, and actress, she earned her M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and has a Ph.D. in Psychology with a specialization in Trauma…

Kimberly Guerrero, LMFT seeks to provide a comfortable, safe, and non-judgmental space where clients feel supported as they work toward meaningful and lasting change. She works with adolescents, adults, and couples and is experienced in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, sexual assault, self-esteem concerns, and relationship challenges. Kimberly also supports clients…

Julia Gunderson, LMFT has been in practice since 2007 and is dedicated to helping clients create meaningful change in their lives. She provides a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients feel accepted, supported, and understood. Julia draws from an integrative approach that includes psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, and mindfulness. She works collaboratively with…

Lisa Ayala, LMFT has worked in the mental health field since 2012 with children, adolescents, adults, and families and has worked across nonprofit, in-home, and group practice settings. She also has experience as an ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) therapist supporting children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Lisa uses a multidisciplinary approach incorporating CBT, narrative…

Mason Wright, LMFT earned his M.S. in Clinical Psychology from California State University, Fullerton, where his master’s thesis focused on alcohol use and high-risk behavior in young adults. Since then, he has worked in community-based and private mental health settings throughout Southern California since 2009. Mason’s therapeutic style is nurturing and motivating, emphasizing emotional support,…

Stephanie Kavoulakos, LMFT has over a decade of experience in clinical care and administrative leadership, with a background in the music industry. She has served as Clinical Director at residential substance abuse and dual-diagnosis facilities and has worked in community, school, and private practice settings with adults, couples, families, adolescents, and children. Stephanie holds a…