Veronica Calkins, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to supporting individuals facing trauma, anxiety, depression, and complex relationship challenges. Her empathetic and non-judgmental approach creates a nurturing environment for clients to navigate their difficulties. She earned her B.A. in Psychology, with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology, along with her Master’s in Social Welfare from the prestigious University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Veronica possesses advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and specializes in both family and couples therapy. As a certified professional in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she has also mastered techniques such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation. A pioneer in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAT), Veronica serves as a clinical instructor and expert consultant while also holding a position as a clinical supervisor for the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Her extensive professional background includes valuable experience at Harbor UCLA, Men and Women’s Jail, Kaiser Permanente, and the Los Angeles County Psychiatric Mobile Response Team. Offering virtual psychoeducation classes, she empowers individuals to learn skills across diverse psychotherapy modalities, with the option for complete anonymity. Explore more about her offerings at Pacific Mind Spa.

Min Kuang is a compassionate marriage and family therapist who believes that a healthy relationship brings joy and fulfillment to life. She provides gentle guidance and creates a safe space for her clients to explore their feelings and thoughts, while also helping them find solutions to the issues they bring to therapy. In her sessions, clients learn to practice effective communication skills, fostering a sense of being heard and understood. Many couples experience improvements within just a few sessions. Min's training in Gottman therapy and Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), alongside her unique personal experiences, make her a dedicated therapist committed to guiding individuals toward healthier relationships. Having been born and raised in China, she is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, and she possesses significant experience working with interracial and cross-cultural couples, offering counseling from a nuanced cultural perspective. Prior to her career as a therapist, Min worked in the finance industry for over 13 years and has a deep understanding of the Bay Area's professional tech culture.

Welcome to the practice of Dr. Mariella Lauriola, a dedicated psychologist with a PhD, who specializes in helping clients navigate the aftermath of overwhelming or traumatic life events. She understands the feelings of anxiety, fear, and profound sadness that can accompany such experiences and is committed to supporting individuals through these challenges. Dr. Lauriola offers a safe space for women, non-binary clients, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as immigrants who are seeking a positive journey of self-discovery and self-love. Her goal is to ensure that every client feels unconditionally supported, understood, and empowered in the therapeutic relationship. Utilizing an integrated approach tailored to each individual's needs, she employs emotionally focused therapy (EFT) when working with couples and utilizes techniques such as EMDR, Flash Technique, clinical hypnosis, and a somatic approach for trauma healing. Dr. Lauriola provides her services in English, her mother language Italian, and intermediate Spanish, fostering a welcoming environment for diverse clients.