Meritain Health

Jonathan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with five years of experience in community mental health, crisis mental health settings, and hospice care. He double majored in Psychology and Human Services before completing a Master’s Degree in Social Work from California State University Fullerton. Jonathan has working experience with the elderly, adults, and teens…

Jennifer Damon is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with years of experience working in the mental health field. She uses a relational approach with person-centered integration and a trauma-informed lens in sessions. Jennifer works to establish a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach when working with individuals on issues of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, self-esteem…

Suzanne is a registered associate social worker who graduated with her master’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis. She is currently working towards full licensure to become a LCSW. She moved to San Diego after graduating to work for a non-profit working in schools focus on prevention and early intervention in elementary schools in…

She believes that creating a collaborative experience with her clients helps to provide guidance while also promoting client growth. She works with children, teens, adults, and families. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, at-risk youth, self-harming behavior, ADD/ADHD, autism, self-esteem/selfconfidence, stress management, and parent training. She provides Behavioral and CognitiveBehavioral therapy (CBT) and often…

Ashley is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who has 3 years of experience with children and adolescents in the school setting. Her areas of focus are in crisis intervention, self-harm behaviors, anxiety and depressive disorders, behavioral problems, and autism. She also has experience working with adults facing homelessness, severe psychiatric disorders, addiction, depression, and…

Dr. Becerra uses strength-based approaches to empower, educate and provide positive unconditional support to touch the lives of those who need healing and support. Her approach is compassionate and encouraging to find purpose, meaning and growth through experiences.  Dr. Becerra provides an integrative style with a broad range of skills for families, couples, children, teens…

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 25 years, Rosella provides therapy services to children, adults, families, and couples who are struggling with a conflict, life decision, or new or ongoing mental health concern.  Rosella’s expertise is helping clients cope with and recover from traumatic experiences as children or adults, as well as…

Dr. McKinlay has over 20 years of experience in private practice working with a wide variety of people and issues.   She has helped adults, adolescents, couples and families who are stressed, depressed, anxious and ready to find new ways of dealing with acute or ongoing concerns or issues.   Dr. McKinlay has worked with school districts,…

Trust is one of the most important gifts that one person can give to another. Charles has always held this in high regard. Since the start of his mental health career staying present, honest, and compassionate with his clients has been the foundation of his practice. Charles has had significant experience working with transition age…

Jennifer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in therapy and social work.  Jennifer received her Bachelor’s degree in Child and Adolescent development from University of California State, Fullerton and her Masters’ degree from USC focused on children and families with a sub-concentration on military families. She spent many years…