Elizabeth is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with a passion for supporting those seeking help with anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship issues. She uses a person-centered approach in her practice, along with CBT, Mindfulness Therapy and ACT as needed.

Elizabeth works with individuals, couples and adolescents to overcome the issues they may be struggling with internally, helps them communicate more effectively and empowers them to make better decisions for their lives. Her desire to help and ability to help clients feel validated and heard are often praised by her clients.

Beth is dedicated to creating a safe space for exploration and growth using evidence-based practices that are based on her clients goals and outcomes for treatment.

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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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Lauren is an Associate Profressional Clinical Counselor, (APCC) CA#17673. Her approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, understanding, and evidence-based practices to help clients navigate difficult emotions, build resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives. She strives to meet clients where they are and provide support for their growth journey. Lauren utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Laurenhe is also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) and employ mindfulness practices, breath work, and relaxation techniques in session, to help clients balance both body and mind.

Her clinical experience includes adolescence and young adults experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, suicidal ideation and engaging in self harm behaviors.She has worked extensively with parents and families in collaborating to provide safe and supportive environments for children to flourish.

In her free time, she love to do yoga, surf, hike, and read. She also loves to write and can spend hours journaling when there is time.

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Arthur is a client-centered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. His practice combines CBT and Existential Theory to help clients gain a greater understanding of themselves, quickly work through issues and create a life of meaning and purpose.

His practice is based in a positive approach to life that helps his clients know themselves, heal trauma and ultimately love themselves.

He brings a deep background in various spiritual traditions, meditation, inner work and a long career in business to ensure that the work he does with clients is accelerated, effective and compassionate.

Arthur works with Individuals, Adolescents and Couples to help gain greater understanding of themselves, their relationships and communication patterns that may be impacting their lives. With this, he helps facilitate a space where a client can grow and learn the skills necessary to reach their goals.

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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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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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Grant is an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT) and sees therapy as a holistic venture, rich with opportunities to develop meaning and to craft a sense of purpose and belonging. In cultivating a well-rounded and flexible approach to therapy, Grant relies on principles from Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Emotion-focused therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic approaches, Family Systems therapy, and Eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Grant is dedicated to working with adults, adolescents, families, and couples.

Grant is a San Diegan through and through. Originally from the area, he attended University of San Diego–studying psychology, theology, and religion—where he developed a fond appreciation for existentialism and humanity’s struggle for finding meaning and purpose. Expanding his understanding of suffering, Grant completed his master’s in counseling psychology at Santa Clara University in the Bay Area and gained experience working in outpatient mental health with children, adolescents, adults and families.

While studying at SCU, Grant worked as an advocate for homeless adults in San Jose and provided case management and rehabilitation services for those transitioning into affordable housing. During and after his traineeship, Grant worked briefly in an outpatient program supporting adults struggling with mental health and substance use difficulties referred from Federal Pre-Trial and Probation Services. Grant then gained experience working with adolescents and children intensive outpatient care in San Diego, advancing his skills in facilitating individual, group, and family therapy. Most recently, he worked in an intensive outpatient setting supporting adults struggling with co-occurring substance use and mental health symptoms.

Adjunct to the clinical realm, Grant is an avid surfer, baseball player, Padres fan, musician and concert-goer.

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