Jaclyn Nematbakhsh, LMFT, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #93586
she/her/hers
Fee: $185 for a 50 minute session
Insurances accepted: Optum, Cigna, MHN, and Aetna
Phone: 619-880-6427
E-mail: Jackie@livingwithintherapy.com
Specialties: depression and anxiety, life transitions, trauma, teenagers, maternal mental health, grief and loss, military and their family members.
Jaclyn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing therapeutic services to adolescents, individuals, couples, and families in San Diego County. She has been practicing as a therapist since 2012 after graduating from Azusa Pacific University with her degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Jaclyn practices from an eclectic approach while focusing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and often uses mindfulness in her practice to assist clients with making contact with the present moment.
While completing her graduate degree, Jaclyn worked at a crisis house conducting individual therapy with individuals who often were recently discharged from an inpatient mental health unit, or were needing to soon be hospitalized. Here, Jaclyn conducted brief individual therapy to help patients in identifying coping skills to assist them in feeling safe. Jaclyn has also worked at outpatient mental health clinics serving the severe mental illness population, including patients with Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia.
Jaclyn has experience working with children and teenagers doing wraparound work within their homes. Wraparound believes in treating the family as a whole to look at any unmet needs that the child or teenager is experiencing. She has worked with Transitional Age Youth (TAY) who are clients between the ages of 18 and 25 struggling with life transitions, such as going to college or moving out of home for their first time. She also had the unique opportunity to work with teenagers going through issues with substance use utilizing multifamily groups.
Jaclyn worked at Sharp HealthCare until June of 2021 working in Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and has been in private practice for six years now. Jaclyn has had extensive experiencing working with adults who are going through life transitions and mothers, including newborn mothers and mothers to older children. At Sharp HealthCare, she had experience in leading a team of people who conducted group therapy for individuals with severe mental illness. In addition, here, Jaclyn provided clinical supervision to Marriage and Family Therapy Associates who were accruing hours for their licensure.
When Jaclyn is not in the office she is often spending time with her husband, newborn daughter, friends, and family. You can often find her spending time on the weekend hiking with her dogs on local trails
Rachel Mitchell, AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #128627
Supervised by: Jaclyn Nematbakhsh LMFT #93586, PMH-C
she/her/hers
Fee: $135 for a 50 minute session
Insurances accepted: Cigna and Aetna
Offering in person appointments in Mission Valley on Wednesdays and telehealth appointments throughout the week in all of California.
Phone: 619-330-7855
E-mail: Rachel@livingwithintherapy.com
Specialties: depression and anxiety, life transitions, children, teenagers, athletes, and couples. Rachel has completed level 1 of the Gottman therapy method.
Rachel Mitchell is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist providing therapy services to a variety of populations, including but not limited to couples, families, groups, adolescents, children, student-athletes, and adults. She has been in the Behavioral Health industry for 5 years and working as a mental health clinician for two years. Rachel earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from San Diego State University and her Masters of Arts Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Palo Alto University.
Rachel was an elite athlete and has extensive knowledge of the world of athletics for individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds, including their surrounding support systems. She has the knowledge and experience to help athletes overcome psychological performance obstacles, such as anger, anxiety, and sports performance related stressors. She has experience working with athletes and their families in group and individual settings to create a collaborative and understanding environment. Rachel understands that lower levels of self-esteem and sensation-seeking in athletes have been associated with greater risk for depression, anxiety, social anxiety, and negative physical symptoms, all of which may impede their mental health.
While completing her graduate degree, Rachel was a clinician for a domestic violence batters’ intervention program working in separate group therapy settings for domestic violence offenders and victims.. Rachel has gained extensive knowledge by thorough exploration and understanding of themes such as power and control and misguided beliefs, and the destructive impact on victims and witnesses of domestic violence. Rachel has expertise in Trauma-Focused Therapy which is an evidence-based treatment approach shown to help children, adolescents, and their parents (or other caregivers) overcome trauma-related difficulties.
Rachel has 5 years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis, working in behavioral therapy with individuals who have developmental disabilities. This includes but is not limited to; Autism Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers Disorder, Intellectual disabilities, Down Syndrome, and ADHD. She has experience with ages starting from 18 months all the way up to 21 years old; working along side the individuals parents, families, and support systems.
Rachel has a collaborative and empathic approach and focuses on various types of modalities depending on the clients healing needs and goals. Her experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution- Focused therapy has led to successful and meaningful sessions with her clients. Outside of sessions, you can find Rachel enjoying the outdoors, comedy shows, and spending time with her friends and family.
Amber Laurie, ASW
Associate Clinical Social Worker # 102739
Supervised by: Jaclyn Nematbakhsh LMFT #93586, PMH-C
she/her/hers
Fee: $135 for a 50 minute session
Insurances accepted: Cigna and Aetna
Offering in person appointments in Mission Valley on Wednesdays and telehealth appointments throughout the week in all of California.
Phone: 619-356-3588
E-mail: Amber@livingwithintherapy.com
Specialties: depression and anxiety, eating disorders, life transitions, trauma, and military and their family members.
Amber Laurie is an Associate Clinical Social Worker providing supportive services to adults and teens in San Diego County. She has worked as a clinician in the mental health field for seven years. Amber earned her Master of Arts Degree in Psychological Science from California State University, Chico in 2015, and a Master of Social Work Degree from San Diego State University in 2021.
She has four years of experience working in eating disorder treatment at the residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient levels of care. This experience broadened her knowledge of evidence-based approaches including dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. She utilizes these modalities to support individuals with managing the roots that often underly disordered eating, such as depression, anxiety and trauma. She enjoys working with clients on improving connection with one’s body, body acceptance and self-esteem.
Amber also has experience working at an inpatient psychiatric hospital and a residential crisis home with individuals struggling with mental health disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Amber employs her experience at these levels of care when treating individuals struggling with difficult mental health concerns such as suicidal ideation, self-harm, and substance use.
Most recently, Amber has worked at an intensive outpatient program for the treatment of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder. She is certified in cognitive processing therapy, a structured and evidence-based treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. She enjoys utilizing a combination of Eastern and Western modalities to improve clients’ mind-body connection and to empower them to regulate their own nervous systems. This approach includes cognitive behavioral modalities, as well as mindfulness, breath work, yoga, and meditation.
Amber’s approach is strength-based to empower clients to identify core values and to challenge and conquer barriers that have kept them from living in true alignment with those values. Her primary goal in therapy is to be a strong support for her clients as they own their story and learn to practice more love and acceptance of themselves. Reaching out to a therapist can be scary and vulnerable; Amber’s hope is to provide a safe space for clients to identify personal goals and begin to make positive, values-based changes toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
When Amber is not in the office, you can find her on her yoga mat or spending time with friends, family and her Chihuahua, Bella!
Ryanne Giorgione, APCC
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #8388
Supervised by: Jaclyn Nematbakhsh LMFT #93586, PMH-C
she/her/hers
Fee: $135 for a 50 minute session
Insurances accepted: Cigna and Aetna
Offering telehealth appointments in all of California
Phone: 619-363-6269
E-mail: ryanne@livingwithintherapy.com
Specialties: depression and anxiety, life transitions, trauma, teenagers, grief and loss, and military and their family members.
Ryanne is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor providing therapy services to adolescents and adults living in San Diego County. She has been practicing as a therapist since 2020 after earning her master’s degree in Human Development Counseling from Vanderbilt University. Ryanne also has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and minors in Sociology and Human Development and Family Studies from Penn State University. Ryanne utilizes an eclectic and person-centered approach, meaning clients are empowered to take an active role in therapy knowing they will always be met with empathy and unconditional positive regard. Ryanne believes every individual is unique, so she tailors her approach to meet each person’s specific needs and preferences.
While completing her graduate degree, Ryanne worked in a group home with adolescents displaying aggressive behaviors, problem sexual behaviors, emotional disturbances, suicidal and self-harming behaviors, and co-occuring medical conditions. She also worked as a clinician at an adult residential treatment center for substance use and co-occuring disorders.
Ryanne has two years of experience providing individual and group therapy at a sexual assault center. Here, she utilized trauma-informed practices working with survivors of sexual violence ages 5-65. She focused on creating a space where clients could recreate a sense of safety or experience a sense of safety for the first time. She’s received training in several modalities including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment Regulation and Competency (ARC), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and play therapy.
Most recently, Ryanne worked with youth ages 11-18 as a school-based mental health therapist. She provided individual therapy, group therapy, and crisis support to students in middle and high school throughout San Diego County. The youth she worked with experienced a variety of presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, social and academic challenges, and grief and loss. She worked with students on navigating the challenges of this highly unique developmental stage of life and empowered them to reach their goals.
When she’s not in the office, Ryanne is often exploring the outdoors, hiking and camping, practicing yoga, walking on the beach, playing volleyball, reading, or spending time with friends and family.