change is what we help people do.
Each course of work is specific to your particular needs. Care may be in someone's personal, familial or professional life, or all of them. To do good work we offer a number of services. Some common services are listed below.
Consider it an investment. Expect a return. Done right it will be one of the best commitments you'll make. If you're interested in something you don't see give us a call or send me a note. There's a good chance we or somebody we know can provide it.
crisis management
We offer crisis management services on a weekly basis. We have one spot reserved for people looking for help in a crisis situation and the care lasts three consecutive weeks, totaling 3 sessions. If you find yourself in an emergency session, please dial 911 or one of the lines below (see crisis resources section at the bottom of the page).
ADHD assessment
The purpose of this assessment is to provide a screener for the possible presence of ADHD. This assessment does not rule out other diagnoses. As such, Dr. Emma will be unable to provide a confirmed diagnosis of ADHD but will provide insight into whether ADHD may be present. She will also provide suggestions for potential next steps as well as review coping strategies tailored to the individual’s results.
Testing consists of three separate sessions with Dr. Emma. The first will be a clinical interview, which will last about 1-hour and will be a time for Dr. Emma to gather relevant background information and hear from you how your symptoms have been impacting your life. The second session will be when the tests are given, and this will be about 2-hours long. The third will be the feedback session where Dr. Emma will go over your results, answer questions, and review coping strategies. This is typically 30min-1hour.
Individual Therapy
Depressed, overwhelmed, lost, lonely, hurting, fearful, or feeling empty? Struggling in school? I am a local psychologist who has worked with a lot of people going through what you are and helped them make their life better.
Unresolved Problems From the Past, Loss & Grief, Personality, Identity & Sexuality, Serious Mental Health Problems, Faith & Inner Healing, Trauma & Abuse, Depression & Anxiety, Shame & Addiction
Therapy Groups
We offer various therapy groups throughout the week. Groups offer a safe place to share your experiences and receive support, encouragement, and comfort from others who are facing similar challenges and situations. All of our groups are led by our trained clinicians.
Below are our current group offerings:
Military Service Member Support Group with Emma Doney
ADHD Support Group with William Pellegrini
Trauma Group with William Pellegrini (pending)
General Process Group with Kevin Thomas
Pastoral Counseling
Do you have a member you are worried about, a question you're wondering about or a topic you would like your congregation to know more about? We would like to be a resource.
project basis
Confidential Collaboration with Pastor, Discounted Counseling, Organizational Support
Seminars & Discussion Groups, including: Emotional Health, Stages of Change, Shame, Family Dynamics
crisis resources
911 - If you or anyone you know is feeling suicidal, that is considered to be an emergency. After calling 911 you can ask to be connected with a member of the Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT).
Access & Crisis Line: 1-888-724-7240, 24/7, free, confidential, will connect you over the phone to a mental health professional
Crisis Text Line: text COURAGE to 741741, free, confidential, provides support over text.
Linea de Apoyo: 075, 24/7, llamada gratis por alguien en Tijuana
Center for Community Solutions: 858-272-5777, San Diego Rape Crisis Center, 24/7, free, confidential