compassionate | knowledgeable | collaborative | diverse
Dr. Stephanie Byrd
psychologist / director
Hi! I’m Dr. Stephanie Byrd and I’m a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I help adults from varying backgrounds and with all different kinds of struggles. With over 20 years of experience behind me I still find myself curious to learn more about my clients and the amazing resilience and strength they possess. I am passionate about the work I do and grateful to be part of your courageous journey! I truly believe in the value of therapy, the power of the therapeutic relationship and the healing we can do together. I would love to have you learn more about my work and how I may be able to help you.
Lesli Mathis, LCSW
therapist / clinical supervisor
Hello! My name is Lesli Mathis and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with teens and adults who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, or traumatic experiences. Whether you are experiencing crisis in your life, or working to manage daily stressors, I can provide the help you need to feel successful and fulfilled. I look forward to helping you on your journey toward healing and growth!
Claudia Dominguez, LPCC
Therapist / practice manager
Hi there, my name is Claudia Floros (she/ella) and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor in the state of California. My clinical experience varies from working with young to middle aged adults, first- generation individuals, and those caught in between life transitions wanting to feel a bit more at ease with the decisions that lie ahead. I’ve helped individuals struggling with a number of issues including intimacy with both self and others, communication barriers, and the burden sometimes felt from responsibilities and life commitments. It would be an honor to get to connect with you to learn of helpful tools and practices for you to reach your truest, deepest self.
Tiffany Lin Lasky, LCSW
Therapist
Hi there! My name is Tiffany Lin Lasky, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Southern California. My diverse experience in working with adults, adolescents, children, and families in multicultural settings have allowed me to gain an in-depth understanding of unique challenges that people experience. I currently specialize in working with individuals and couples who have struggles with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, difficulty managing stress, life adjustment, trauma, grief and loss, and familial conflict.
Julia Burke, LCSW
THERAPIST
Hi, I’m Julia and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I strive to create a space where my clients feel validated and supported. Using a collaborative and solution-focused approach, I work with my clients to help them be their most authentic selves and process life’s stressors. Whether it is to manage work stress, family turmoil, life stages, or everyday stress, everyone deserves space to work through these challenges and for someone to listen. I am honored to partner with you during your process!
Miriam Collada, LMFT, LPCC
THERAPIST
Hi! I am Miriam and I am originally from Oregon but relocated to San Diego where I obtained my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy with Latinos/as at Pepperdine University Graduate School of Psychology in Irvine. While identifying as a narrative therapist, over the years I have been trained to use other theoretical interventions such as CBT, DBT, Harm Reduction, and Motivational Interviewing. As a clinician at bareWell I hope to help you by working collaboratively on identifying what adventures you might want to go on as well as how to navigate what they might encounter along the way.
Dr. Ericka Wray
Psychological Associate
Hello - I have over a decade of professional experience in the mental health field accrued in both the US and Europe. Most of this experience has been spent working with older adolescent and adult populations. I have significant experience providing individual and group therapy to military service members and their families. Through focusing on firefighter mental health issues during my doctoral program (as well as being a “fire wife”), I have also become a specialist in mental health issues within the fire service.
Jessica Egan, LCSW
THERAPIST
Hi, my name is Jessica Egan. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I bring a comprehensive understanding of human development and psychological processes to my clinical practice thanks to my educational foundation. I have worked in a variety of settings providing support to clients from hospice patients and their families to veterans and their dependents. More recently, I have focused on teens and adults struggling with eating disorders. I am passionate about normalizing clients' struggles and value an individualized approach to therapy. I recognize that every individual is unique and find value in tailoring treatment strategies to suit the specific needs and circumstances of each client.
Laura Todd, LPCC
THERAPIST
I’m Laura and I’m so happy you’re here. I’m a licensed therapist with years of experience working with a variety of clients in a multitude of settings - from schools to community agencies to meetings at the beach and/or residential treatment facilities. I tailor my approach to the individual and their needs, as opposed to a rigid, overly-clinical agenda. My dynamic experiences, personally and professionally, allow for a unique, open-minded, and adaptive perspective that supports me in establishing a comfortable place for you to grow, be challenged, be seen, and heal.
Sherri Ardekani, LCSW
THERAPIST
Hi there! I’m Sherri and I’m a graduate of Saint Louis University with over 20 years of clinical experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I started my career in community mental health working with adolescents in a residential substance abuse program. From there, I provided counseling to children at schools, ran an adult substance abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and was also part of my father's private practice. I most recently worked at St. Louis Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and ran my own practice as a Linehan Board Certified DBT therapist.
Allie Gaona, LMFT
THERAPIST
Hello and welcome! My name is Allie and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with individuals ages 14+, couples, and families in the states of California and Hawaii. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, meaning the quality of the relationship you have with your therapist matters. My hope is that our relationship can be an honest, understanding, and helpful one that leads you to the change what is needed in your life. When we go back and explore what led you to your current experiences, we can find what you may have missed out on, or what you may need more of today. From there, change is possible. We can team up together to find out how to make those changes a real part of your life. I’m looking forward to getting to know all the different and unique things that make you, you!
Lo Miller, LCSW
THERAPIST
Feeling lost, or hopeless? Are you needing guidance for anything specific, or simply just everyday life stressors or mental health maintenance? Adversity and struggles do not take pause for anyone. My name is Lauren or more casually known as “Lo”. Please allow me to guide you to your most fulfilled life and build healthy relationships. Your past does not define you, and we can learn new ways to develop resiliency. I will strive to challenge and reframe any negative thinking patterns and fill you with hope and confidence.
Kristin Brown, LMFT
THERAPIST
Hello! I’m Kristin Brown (she/her/hers) and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I feel truly honored to get to do this work and I love working with a diverse client base. My clinical experience includes working with pre-teens/teens and young adults to middle age individuals presenting with various concerns and older adults with serious mental illness. In addition, I have worked extensively with families of individuals who are experiencing stress and change due to caring for a loved one with mental illness. I believe that people are full of strengths, and I work from the perspective that therapy is a vessel by which one learns and develops their ability to make important decisions for oneself as well as identifying core values that guide oneself. I would love the opportunity to work together and support you in your personal growth!
Jonathan Ramos, APCC
Therapist / Intake Coordinator
Hello there, my name is Jonney and I am excited to work as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor at bareWell. I come from a Portuguese heritage and was born and raised in Northern California before moving to San Diego in 2018. My approach is honest, collaborative, and I strive to work with individuals and couples to bring about their motivations for change. I work with adults who are dealing with challenges around life transitions, wounds from the past, identity, sexuality, grief, anxiety, and many other areas of focus. My hope is that by unearthing the roots of these problems, we can give them what they need to heal, and adjust how they affect your life in the present. The answers that you're seeking are already somewhere within you, and I hope to help you in bringing them out.
Ariana Hernández, AMFT
THERAPIST / Marketing Assistant
Welcome! My name is Ariana, but most people know me as Ari. As a marketing assistant, I manage bareWell’s social media, blog, and newsletter. These platforms provide insights on a variety of mental health topics and help you get better acquainted with the dedicated team at bareWell. I’m also a therapist and have worked with clients of all age groups in different settings, offering my services both in-person and through telehealth sessions. These dual roles give me a unique perspective that enable me to create content to help you navigate your mental health journey.
