Chandni Joshi, LCSW promotes utmost empathy, advocacy, and compassion with in depth background working individuals from all ages and populations focused on resolving dynamics as an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Chandni graduated from her BA in Psychology from Cal State Fullerton as then proceeded her completion of obtaining her MSW (Master's in Social Work) emphasizing both on Community Macro and Clinical Micro approach from Azusa Pacific University in 2018. Chandni spent the last 7 years working in supporting children and families under the Foster Care/Juvenile Hall System to promote stability and safety, eldery and loved ones dealing with critical medical illness with expectation of death, and individuals battling with various mental health issues, trauma, substance abuse, and relationships preventing their capability of one's positive true self to be seen, heard, or valued.
Chandni's passion strived from a unexpected work assignment change when she was placed in a hospice facility in Kenya, Africa where she was faced with understanding a different sense of spirituality, cultural difference, and the sense of a family built within a community.
Chandni was able to be seen a humility in an approach that she felt that she found herself and her purpose. Chandni's purpose was beyond a smile or emotional support, as her expertise started from a learner to a mental health professional with contributing with a "toolbox" that can be beneficial for others to have independency of one self control, self awareness, coping skills to be utilized, and being fully present with their emotions and feelings.
Chandni focuses deeply on mental health diagnoses, culture diversity, bias, experiences of trauma, life struggles, relationship issues, loss and grief, substance abuse, depression, anxiety and overall, all life experiences that are causing a barrier.
Chandni focuses on both trauma informed care and psychodynamic therapy with with utilizing of CBT, DBT, EFT, Motivational, Strengths Based, Restructuring, Free association and Attachment style interventions. Chandni focuses past, present, and future mental mindset reframing to promote self awareness of negative experiences, trauma, interpersonal conflict, and able to identify emotions and feelings. Chandni promotes to wanting you to understand who you are, what shaped you, what you are capable which transforms small progress to knowing your strength.
Chandni strives to support and advocate others in this journey of reshaping negative barriers into a positive experience with tools to overcome, manage, and express with emotional processing with self awareness.
I am an associate marriage and family therapist and substance abuse counselor.
I specialize in working with different modalities in treatment that is tailored and fits what you may be looking for. I practice EMDR, CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, DBT and Motivational Interviewing with my clients, among other theories. No single modality fits all, and I try to work with what suits you best. My expertise is in substance use disorders; I have been a counselor for 17 years and am now transitioning into Marriage and Family Therapy. I am compassionate and passionate about working with individuals who want to make a change in their lives and become a better version of themselves to prosper and overcome their trauma. Whatever you have experienced in your life should never be dismissed; trauma is trauma, and no single trauma is greater than another for the person who experienced it. It should be neither too small nor minimized. We all have different experiences, and I will try to meet you where you are. I can help with anything within my scope, and will refer you to a colleague if needed. I believe in faith based and spiritual counseling as well as trying what works for you if you are willing to put in the work required to make that change. Looking forward to serving you and helping you become and overcomer in your own life; let me help you.
Diana Radakovic has her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Brandman University, a Masters Degree from California State University Long Beach, and has and Adult Education Teaching Credential and a former CPR Instructor through the American Red Cross.
As a Doctor of Nursing Practice with over 25 years of psychiatric experience, Diana has both experience in medical clinical settings as well as psychiatric settings. Her unique professional journey began working in medical-surgical rotations before she specialized in Psychiatry, even working in correctional services and in medical and psychiatric emergency room settings. She continues to be a mentor and preceptor to other Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners students and works well with a team approach.
Beyond her clinical experience, Diana has also works in Addiction Medicine within substance treatment facilities for detox and outpatient services. She understands the full spectrum of the healing journey—from the clinical complexities of detox to the long-term work of emotional resilience and the need for support every step pf the way. Diana is known for combining her deep medical knowledge with a warm, intuitive approach that makes her patients feel instantly seen and understood. She doesn't just manage symptoms; she serves as a dedicated advocate for her patients, empowering them with the tools and education necessary to achieve sustainable wellness.
Diana also possesses the specialized skill set required to navigate the sensitive neurodevelopmental needs of children and adolescents, the high-pressure mental health challenges of adults, and the complex geriatric care required for seniors. Whether she is working with a child struggling with ADHD, an adult navigating trauma, or a senior dealing with cognitive health, Her practice is built on the belief that every individual, regardless of their age or history, deserves a practitioner who is as invested in their success as they are.
Diana is also fluent in Spanish and looks forward to help with psychiatric services without a language barrier.
In her spare time, Diana loves to workout at the gym with free weights, do dance class and kickboxing, hiking, and reading.
Daniel is a compassionate, and motivated psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. He has an innate ability to empathize and connect with patients on a deep level which fosters a therapeutic relationship built on trust. He continues to treat a wide range of clients, from adolescents to adult clients, with problems that range from outpatient mental health management to acute inpatient psychiatric care. His approach to mental well-being is a combination of physical and mental engagement, with a more comprehensive approach to psychiatric issues, which includes patient education, medication, psychotherapy referrals, and a healthy lifestyle. His goal is to engage in a partnership in treatment, offering the best solutions possible, effectively, and efficiently for maximum patient well-being.
One of his motivations as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner stems from his genuine belief in the resilience and potential of every individual, and his unwavering dedication to supporting their journey towards improved mental well-being, ensuring a brighter and healthier future. He also holds patient advocacy as one of the priorities of his practice, which extends beyond the clinical setting, as he continues to strive to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, raise awareness about the importance of early intervention, and promote equitable access to mental health resources for all individuals.
Meghan Stanford obtained a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology with a double minor in Gender Studies and Disability Studies University of California, Los Angeles. She also holds a Master’s in Social Work with a concentration in Disaster and Collective Trauma from Tulane University. Meghan has worked with a variety of populations in clinical, policy, and research settings including children in prison and jail, toddlers with Autism, Adults with substance abuse histories, sexual violence, and other types of trauma. Meghan is also involved in community-led systems change work, which she uses to inform her clinical work with clients and vice versa.
Meghan Stanford is an artist and a certified yoga instructor and uses those skills to engage in yoga and art therapy with clients. Meghan uses a client-centered, cultural humility approach to working with clients to understand their experiences and support clients in achieving their goals and healing.
I am a PMHNP (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner -Board Certified) who has a passion to help individuals who have issues coping and functioning in life, to reach their optimum functioning, by returning to work or school? My approach uses both non-prescribed supplements to prescribed medications I have many years of working with all types of mental health issues, anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues to major trauma that affects an individuals ability to function. I spend time with the individuals That I treat, using various testing tools such as Genesight DNA to blood test to rule out causative issues affecting mood issues.
Cleante Stain is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a master’s degree in social work. She has experience providing a broad range of clinical and administrative services to various individuals across the lifespan. The primary emphasis of services has focused on adults and children who are predominately underserved and have difficulty accessing mental health services. Additionally, she has provided services in various settings.
Her experience encompasses extensive experience in mood disorders, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, substance abuse disorder and assisting with periods of adjustment. Specifically she has experience working with children and families in the child welfare system, crisis intervention, women in recovery with substance use disorders with co-occurring disorders, gay men of color, with HIV/AIDS, homeless individuals with comorbid issues such as substance use, persistent who with serves mental health illness combined with medical challenges.
As a result of her experiences working with individuals across the lifespan, she understands how to implement the biopsychosocial approach as the foundation of her practice. Because of her experience working with a broad range of individuals with various types of living conditions, she truly understands how the social determinants of health can impact positive outcomes. Her strengths include using some of the following evidenced based modalities: cognitive restructuring, solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, seeking safety, and various aspects of social cognition.
Also, each individual is assessed and the appropriate treatment modality is used.
Dr. Yen Anker is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Adult-Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. She started her career in emergency and critical care nursing. As a nurse practitioner, she has practiced in specialties such as primary care and hematology/oncology. She has also served as adjunct faculty at West Coast University, mentoring and educating young nurses. Her current specialty is in adult-geriatric mental health across a life span and addiction medicine.
Dr. Anker received her Doctor of Nursing Practice and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree at Brandman University. She completed her Master’s in Nursing and Adult-Geriatric Primary Care degree at California State University, Long Beach. Her undergraduate degree in nursing and minor gerontology was also completed at California State University, Long Beach. During her free time, she has participated in medical mission throughout several countries across the world.
Dr. Anker understands the definition of mental health is complex and often an area of debate, therefore, she has left it best to be defined by the individual and their families. Since everyone has their own struggles or aspirations to improve their state of being, she understands what is meaningful for one individual may not be the same for another. Nevertheless, at some point in each person’s life, they may seek guidance and treatment for either themselves or their loved one’s mental health care needs. Her clinical philosophy considers a collaborative approach between her and the individual, accounting for individual autonomy yet preserving the individual’s ability to engage in healthy relationships.
Justin Goldman, M.A., is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with individuals, families and couples dealing with issues of wellness. He received his Bachelor of Arts, with Cum Laude honors, in Psychology from UCLA. While at UCLA Justin began working with children with autism utilizing principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis.
During his studies and following graduation, Justin has held several counseling internships. He has worked with those suffering from addiction, anxiety, depression, impulse control issues, and various other mood/personality disorders. Justin has a passion and commitment to the field and it shows in his passion for his work. Justin takes a client-centered approach in counseling, utilizing CBT and Solution Focused Therapy, while incorporating his behavioral background as needed to help guide the clients’ treatment. Justin hopes to continue providing empathic and effective counseling services to individuals, children and families in need.
