Samuel Guntner, AMFT 127081 Sam believes in the ideas of genuineness, empathetic understanding, and unconditional positive regard for my clients.

His goal is to demonstrate acceptance for my clients from a holistic perspective that includes every aspect of who they are. Understanding all of the facets and intersecting identities that make up a person, allows him to support them at his best. He also wishes to provide his clients with useful tools that can help people to be their best selves both within a relationship and individually.

He offers a warm and kind presence that allows his clients to speak without judgment. His approach is also highly focused on the underlying feelings that inform how we navigate life. Utilizing a balance between compassion and direct communication, his aim to create an atmosphere that is kind and comforting while respecting the needs for honesty and respect for the work we do.

He utilizes a person-centered approach with cognitive-behavioral and Gestalt techniques. One of his specialties is working with men’s mental health issues, however he has extensive experience supporting women and individuals with diverse gender identities as well. He also specializes in working with grief, anxiety, self-esteem and using mindfulness to navigate our emotional responses. Sam works with couples utilizing the Gottman Method of couples’ therapy. With couples he specialize in communication building, restoring trust, and premarital counseling.

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Kipenzi Herron, originally from New Jersey, is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) with a passion for supporting couples, and individuals on their journey toward healing and growth. She specializes in couples therapy, enhancing communication, rebuilding trust, and deepening emotional connection. Kipenzi creates a safe, supportive space where both partners feel heard, understood, and empowered to navigate their challenges together.

In her practice, Kipenzi uses a trauma-informed and client-centered approach, incorporating evidence-based techniques like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). She also works with high-achieving individuals, helping them balance personal success with emotional well-being, and supports those with high-functioning anxiety. She also specializes in working with couples, guiding them through communication challenges, trust-building, and fostering deeper connections.

In addition to her work in private practice, Kipenzi serves marginalized and underserved communities, offering culturally competent care that addresses systemic issues and intergenerational trauma.

Kipenzi holds multiple master’s degrees and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Couples and Family Therapy at Alliant International University. She is committed to creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to reach their full potential.

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EUNICE LEE, ALMFT About Eunice Eunice Lee is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with a background in mental health care for adults in various outpatient hospital clinics and young adults in an academic setting. She has had experience in areas such as crisis, anxiety and depression, trauma, and intimate partner violence. Taking a person-centered and solutions-focused approach, Eunice will prioritize your goals and values (whether cultural, religious/spiritual, political, etc.) during your time in therapy, while helping you make the necessary changes you feel are best for you to experience a thriving life. Eunice received her Bachelor of Arts in at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology.

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CHRISTIE MONTGOMERY, LCSW About Christie Christie Montgomery is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who utilizes an adaptive approach to help clients experience their full potential. She believe that the time you give to therapy is valuable and Her job is to honor that by helping you achieve the goals of your choosing. With that belief in mind, she utilize a connection-centered approach to help clients to alter their perspectives, behaviors and mindset to achieve a more centered and empowered life experience. She uses an integrative approach to help her clients including CBT, DBT, psychodynamic theory, trauma informed therapy and mindfulness practices.

Christie has worked extensively with clients who experienced trauma and attachment injuries. As well as clients experiencing extreme feelings of suicidality and even psychosis. She specializes in relationships issues, low-self-esteem, depression/anxiety and clients who have experienced trauma and are now attempting to change patterns of behaviors in their lives.

Originally from New Mexico, Christie completed her Bachelors of Fine Arts at the University of New Mexico and her Masters of Social Work at Yeshiva University in New York City. Christie provides therapy for individuals/couples and has a passion for working with groups.

Outside of professional endeavors, Christie enjoys being a Mom, traveling and theater.

License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker License No. 104256

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Troy Nickell is President of PsyNamic and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Private Practice since 2014. He works with individuals and couples mindfully reach their goals and overcome any obstacles that may be in their way.

In his therapy sessions in Solana Beach, CA, Troy uses an Integrative approach with an emphasis in Mindfulness-Based, Cognitive-Behavioral, EMDR, and Psychodynamic techniques. He currently works with a broad spectrum of clients in his private practice. Among his areas of expertise are the treatment of anxieties (including trauma), stress reduction, addictions, self empowerment and self actualization, relationship and employment struggles, grief and loss, as well as spiritual dilemmas. To schedule a counseling or therapy session with him, contact us today!

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Melanie is a registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, graduating with a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2023. She provides her clients with an opportunity to be seen, heard, and celebrated for who they are, while partnering with them as they lean into all that they wish to become next. Her intuitive approach goes beyond the head, opening pathways for clients to dive into unknown parts of themselves — for a deeper sense of alignment and aliveness. Her directive, non-nonsense style of therapy sheds light on patterns & conditioning which are outdated so that freer ways of being can emerge, at last.

She draws upon Gestalt, solution-focused & psychodynamic approaches to help her clients tackle their most challenging issues. Melanie enjoys working with individuals, couples & families and has extensive experience helping clients through relationship challenges while encouraging the development of healthy communication skills & deeper intimacy.

In addition to being a therapist, Melanie has worked as a mental health coach for the past 8 years. As a coach, she provides life, career, and relationship mentorship to hard-working clients who want to up-level their lives in meaningful ways. Melanie also spent 14 years in a prior career counseling clients on a variety of legal matters as a litigation attorney and trained extensively in mediation and conflict resolution techniques.

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I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) in Solana Beach, CA and have been working in mental health and counseling in various clinical settings for over 18 years. I am trained in evidence-based models including CBT, strength-based solution focused, mindfulness-based and trauma informed therapy.

I specialize in working with mood disorders, relationship issues, anxiety. I believe that to embrace change is to embrace life. I also consult and support families and friends of those that have a loved one suffering mental illness and don’t know what to do.

History: Jon has extensive background of providing mental health services in a variety of settings including residential, inpatient, emergency mental health and outpatient clinics. Jon has worked with individuals suffering from substance abuse issues and severe mental illness. Jon has worked with clients of all ages from elementary school aged to geriatric population. In his other role Jon works with Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT).

Originally form Colorado Jon has called San Diego home since 2003. He enjoys reading, movies, travel, making art, visiting museums and spending time outdoors.

Jon received his Bachelor’s in Psychology and Fine Art from University of Colorado, Boulder and Master of Science in Counseling/Marriage, Family Clinical Therapy.

License: Marriage and Family Therapist, License No. 98774 Member of American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) (Previous) Executive Member of the Board of Directors San Diego North County chapter of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (CAMFT)

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