Samantha Sanchez, a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist Associate at Grow Through Life Counseling, is dedicated to supporting individuals and families navigating challenges such as anxiety and depression. With extensive experience providing mental health services within schools and the community of San Diego County, she assists children, adolescents, young adults, and families dealing with a range of issues, including grief, trauma, self-esteem, emotional regulation, and communication in relationships. Samantha’s therapy approach is centered on cultural awareness, trauma-informed care, and a client-centered philosophy. She skillfully employs DBT-informed treatment, CBT, mindfulness, compassion-focused strategies, and strength-based and narrative therapy interventions. Since joining Grow Through Life Counseling in 2021, she has made it her mission to help families in the community achieve their goals and find resilience through life’s transitions. Samantha is a Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, supervised by Mattilyn Millman, LMFT. With options for both Telehealth and in-person sessions in La Mesa, Samantha remains dedicated to fostering a supportive therapeutic environment.

Saranne Wilson is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) with a deep belief in the healing potential of counseling. She recognizes that everyone carries emotional wounds that can benefit from professional support. Many individuals find themselves overwhelmed by the complexities of life and seek Saranne's guidance as they navigate these challenges. Her therapeutic approach centers on helping clients heal from past traumas while managing current stressors in a safe and accepting environment. Saranne's passion lies in assisting individuals on their journey toward fulfillment. With specialties that include grief and loss, end-of-life issues, trauma, and relational dynamics, she employs a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as Biblical therapy, EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and family systems therapy. Saranne’s intuitive, compassionate, and occasionally humorous approach is complemented by her training in Critical Incident Stress Management and a background in Child Development. She is also currently pursuing certification in EMDR, demonstrating her commitment to continuously enhance her skills in supporting adults and elders facing complex challenges like PTSD, chronic pain, and mood disorders.

Dr. Esther Yi is a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in trauma, addictions, and anxiety. With a PsyD from Southern California Seminary, she understands that life can present unexpected challenges, and suffering is often a part of the human experience. She has helped numerous individuals who grapple with the debilitating lies instilled by traumatic incidents or toxic relationships. These deeply ingrained beliefs can lead to a myriad of difficulties, such as anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, relational conflicts, and parenting challenges. Dr. Yi offers fresh perspectives that promote personal healing and resilience. Passionate about her clients, she takes the time to help them uncover their strengths, guiding them through issues related to cultural challenges, domestic violence, grief, infertility, and more. Her extensive knowledge encompasses various therapy modalities, including trauma-focused therapies, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques. By equipping her clients with practical coping skills, Dr. Yi empowers them to transcend their past, embrace the present, and cultivate hope for a brighter future.