Fallbrook, CA Local Support & Community Resources

Joni Branham is a dedicated and compassionate therapist with over 25 years of experience in the field of Clinical Social Work. She specializes in guiding adults and elders through the complexities of relationships, depression, anxiety, grief, and various other challenges. With a focus on collaboration, Joni empowers her clients to overcome current and past obstacles that may hinder their pursuit of life goals. Whether clients seek to enhance their relationships or achieve a greater sense of peace and purpose in their lives, Joni facilitates meaningful change that paves the way for a happier and more balanced existence. Therapy, in Joni's view, is about choices, and she works alongside clients to uncover new perspectives and options that can enrich their lives with joy and fulfillment. Embracing the courage to begin therapy is a significant step, and Joni strives to create a comfortable and growth-inspiring environment for everyone she works with, eager to explore new chapters in their lives together.

Suanny Espinosa, LCSW, is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist at Cali Cares Counseling, where she creates a meaningful space for individuals to achieve their therapeutic goals. A bi-cultural and bilingual clinician fluent in English and Spanish, Suanny is passionate about offering support to adults, children, and teens facing life's challenges. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California and has built her career through diverse experiences in non-profit organizations, school settings, community mental health centers, and hospital environments. Suanny employs evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused approaches, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) among others, using an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of her clients. Her mission is to empower individuals on their journey towards self-fulfillment and a healthy future. Together, clients and Suanny work closely to identify and overcome obstacles while developing constructive habits for sustainable change. The welcoming and judgment-free environment she fosters invites clients to explore their paths to healing and growth.

Meet Melissa Perez, a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who is bilingual in Spanish and English. As a Queer Bisexual Xicana, Melissa understands the necessity for individuals to feel seen, heard, and accepted in their journeys. She recognizes that while external validation is beneficial, true healing comes from within, through self-affirmation and the acceptance of all identities and lived experiences. Melissa specializes in working with LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC (with a focus on the Latinx community) youth ages 5-18 and transitional age youth (18-25) as well as adult populations. With a commitment to cultural humility, she employs trauma-informed methodologies and approaches that affirm LGBTQIA+ identities, while being sex positive, poly-friendly, and kink aware. Melissa's goal is to create a collaborative and safe space for clients to explore their identities and experiences, empowering them to connect more authentically with themselves and others. She is eager to support individuals on their unique journeys toward self-discovery and healing.