However, therapy does not need to be a scary process; rather it can be very rewarding as it leads to deeper and more satisfying relationships, cultivates positive change, and brings hope to situations that may seem hopeless.

I believe that therapy begins with a safe and respectful environment where individual and relational needs are compassionately addressed. It is my personal and professional commitment to assist every client in reaching a place of greater health, peace and wholeness through therapy.

How I Can Help?

As a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, I am able to assist in the following areas: grief and loss, pre-marital counseling, relationship issues in marriage, rebuilding after divorce, anxiety, and depression. I have worked extensively with adolescents and adults dealing with grief, children of divorce and individuals seeking to decrease and manage stress and anxiety. In addition, I am able to assist individuals that suffer from past trauma by working toward decreasing disturbing symptoms and, therefore, significantly diminishing the impact these symptoms have on their lives.

Education and Training
  MA in Marital and Family Therapy from Bethel      University/Bethel Seminary San Diego
  BS in Biopsychology from the University of
     California at Santa Barbara

Professional Experience
  Relationship Issues
  Extensive training in grief and loss
  Levels I and II Eye Movement Desensitization      Reprocessing (EMDR) training
  Training in specialized needs of children of divorce
  Behavior modification

Professional Organizations
  Member of the California Association of Marriage and      Family Therapists (CAMFT)
  Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
     with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in the
     state of California, IMF#48300

Contact:
jcostanza@enrichingrelationships.org
619-858-3105 x134

You are loved, adored, and even cherished! However, it is easy to lose sight of this fact and become burdened by stress or unfortunate circumstances. My God-given skill set allows me to delight in the journey of restoration with others. I invite you to challenge yourself to be courageous and become vulnerable with a counselor. I would be honored to walk with you in this season.

In the past, I have studied and worked with a wide variety of issues. Some of these include emotional affairs, adultery, same-sex attraction, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and various forms of abuse. In addition to these topics, I also hope to assist you with:


• Sex Therapy
• Spiritual Formation
• Addictions Counseling
• Understanding Personality and Self
• Establishing Appropriate Boundaries
• Couples/Pre-marital/Marriage Therapy
• Women’s Issues, Such as Body Image and Self-worth

Education and Training
  MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont      Graduate University in Atlanta, Georgia
  Specialization in Christian Sex Therapy from Richmont      Graduate University in Atlanta, GA
  BS in Psychology from Illinois State University in      Normal, IL (Minor: Family and Consumer Sciences)

Professional Experience
  Hope Counseling Center Counselor (Intern) - Served      local community with faith-based counseling for      individuals and couples with marital issues, abuse,      trauma, and anxiety
  Beulah Heights University Associate (Intern)
     –Instructor of psychology courses to college level      students in addition to providing therapy and spiritual      formation to multi-cultural students and couples
  Shining Light Ministry Counselor (Intern)
     -Collaborated with a co-therapist to create group
     and individual counseling for women recovering
     from addictions
  Teacher’s Assistant (Intern) - Facilitated a Spiritual      Formation group composed of graduate students
  Research Assistant - Designed a revolutionary study      with a team and directly participated in a gender-      specific research project with results to be
     published in Shaunti Feldhahn’s future book

Affiliations
  Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern,      with the California Board of Behavioral Science,      IMF#00209129
  Supervised by G. Keith Olson, Ph.D., MFT #MFC 6022
  California Association of Marriage and Family
     Therapists (CAMFT)

Contact:
ldugger@enrichingrelationships.org
619-858-3105 x147

I consider it a tremendous privilege to join together with others, offering hope and counsel in a trying season. As a therapist, I seek to provide a safe and nurturing place for growth, healing and restoration; a place where authenticity and honesty are valued and rewarded.

Every person, of any age or circumstance, can benefit from counseling. Over 300 years ago, the French archbishop and theologian known as Fenelon profoundly asked, “What is farther away and more unknown than the bottom of your own heart?” I firmly believe that counseling is a powerful instrument that helps individuals discover or rediscover their own hearts. It is also a process through which people can grow in their understanding of God, self and others, and experience the freedom that is gained from shining light into unknown or dark areas.

Education and Training
  MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont      Graduate University in Atlanta, GA
  BA in Psychology from University of Richmond in Virginia

Areas of Additional Exerience and Interest:

Through my work with Young Life Ministries, as a summer camp counselor for many years, and as a professional counseling intern, I have gained invaluable experience coaching and mentoring adolescents, teenagers, and young adults. Now as a therapist, I have a specific passion for helping this population cope with the changes, challenges, and pressures they are often forced to endure, while gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and their families.

I also value working with couples and families and have gained experience in the following areas:

- Extramarital Affairs
- Life Transitions
- Stress and Anxiety Management
- Communication
- Parenting
- Grief
- Spiritual Formation
- Dysfunctional Relationships
- Addictions

Professional Experience
  Counselor with The Center for Pastoral Care and      Counseling, providing child and adolescent, individual,      and marital therapy
  Counselor with Hope Counseling Center, providing      individual, marital, and family therapy
  Counselor with Rainbow House, Inc, working with      children and adolescents in a residential facility

Professional Affiliations:
  Member of the California Association of Marriage and      Family Therapists (CAMFT)
  Member of American Counseling Association (ACA)
  Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern with      BBS in California, IMF# 60269
  Supervised by G. Keith Olson, Ph.D., MFT #MFC 6022

Contact:
lgordon@enrichingrelationships.org
619-858-3105 x148

My decision to become a professional therapist was inspired by my first experience in couples counseling. As new, 30-something Christians, my husband and I were unaware of the emotional and spiritual impact of past unresolved losses and wrong choices on my present problems. But God knew. One of the most profound lessons was learning to respect our different temperament styles of thinking and feeling.

In my roles as a therapist/coach/teacher, I collaborate with my clients to help them identify the core issue behind their presenting problem(s). I prepare therapeutic interventions to fit my client’s short and long-term goals. In addition to 20 years experience in grief/loss, inner healing and deliverance, I am also trained in family systems, art therapy, gestalt and cognitive behavioral therapy. As a certified grief facilitator, I have helped couples, individuals, children and families who suffer from trauma, hurts and losses, especially those not acknowledged as legitimate by society.

Two important relational concepts characterize my counseling focus. First, Believers frequently minimize their pain, or allow others to dismiss their need to grieve all types of loss. Over time, the accumulation of unresolved hurts distorts our view of God, shapes a negative self-image and creates barriers to trust and intimacy. Second, many Christians struggle to believe God loves them due to negative childhood experiences. Therefore, my therapeutic goal includes developing my clients’ capacity to experience an authentic relationship with God as real, relevant and relational so that he/she is intimately aware of God’s unconditional love, no matter what problems occur once therapy concludes.

Education and Training
  M.A. in Marriage Family Therapy –
     Phillips Graduate Institute, Los Angeles
  Latino Family Therapy –
     California Family Counseling Center, Los Angeles
  B.A. in Sociology –
     California State Los Angeles, Los Angeles
  Bereavement Counseling Training -
     San Diego Hospice
  Bereavement Facilitator –
     Glendale Adventist Medical Center, Los Angeles
  Post-Abortion Counselor –
     Terri Reisser, MFT, Los Angeles
  Toastmasters – Encino chapter, Los Angeles
  Registered Marriage and Family Therapist
     Intern with BBS in California, IMF# 57063
  Registered MFT Intern supervised by
     Karen J. Lenell, MFT Lic #M24515

Professional Experience
  Center for Grief Care and Education,
     San Diego Hospice & The Institute for
     Palliative Medicine – Bereavement Counselor
  Penny Lane – Bilingual Outpatient Therapist
     Provided therapy to foster and adoption families
  Latino Family Program, California Family
     Counseling Center – Bilingual MFT Trainee
  Joy for Mourning, Inc. – Los Angeles -
     Director/Founder of non-profit organization
     for grief/loss
  Adventist Health Systems West,
     Los Angeles – Patient Advocate

Areas of Specialization
  Leadership mentoring
  Life Mapping
  Temperament traits and personality styles
  Gender differences in grief/loss
  Facilitating groups on women’s issues
  Couples Communication
  Intergenerational issues within Latino families
  Coping with grief and all types of loss
  Relieving anxiety and depression

Areas of Additional Experience and Interest:
After experiencing healing for a past abortion, I founded the first women’s post-abortion support group ministry at The Church On The Way (TCOTW) in 1992, under Pastor Jack Hayford. My testimony of God’s healing from the emotional and spiritual effects of abortion is featured on the video “Beyond Regret.” During fifteen years of ministry at TCOTW, I was discipled in leadership, inner healing and deliverance ministry. Trained as a grief facilitator, I have a passion to help those who need a safe, nonjudgmental place to process losses considered “socially unacceptable” by society. As a seminar leader, I have ten years experience speaking on contemporary cultural issues using interactive formats that appeal to all learning styles. One of my joys is helping people understand and appreciate their unique blend of personality type and temperament style. In addition to mentoring emerging women leaders, I also have a passion to help adolescents navigate through their developmental tasks of identity formation. My spiritual mentors include Pastor Scott Bauer, Joyce Myers, John Maxwell, Florence Littauer, and Bruce Wilkinson.

Professional Affiliations:
  American Association for Marriage and
     Family Therapy (AAMFT)
  California Association of Marriage and
     Family Therapists (CAMFT)

Contact:
ygorick@enrichingrelationships.org
619-858-3105 x136

As a registered MFT intern who has counseled individuals, couples, families, and children, I work with you to discover the underlying beliefs and patterns that often paralyze us from being able to think up more creative and flexible ways of approaching life. In counseling, I bring my background in public health, church leadership and marriage and family therapy to create a systematic understanding of all the factors that have led to you being who you are today. Being able to process this information in a safe, confidential and warm environment often creates new opportunities for experiencing the fulfilling relationships and life that we all desire. My goal in therapy is for you to feel empowered to approach your own life with confidence and joyous expectation as you experience healing and closeness in your relationships with others.

I have extensive experience in the following:

- Anxiety
- Family of Origin Issues
- Parenting
- Premarital & Marriage Counseling
- Domestic Violence/Anger Management
- Life Transitions
- Grief
- Personal Development
- Cross-cultural Isues
- Spirituality and Faith

Education and Training
  B.S., Public Health from John Hopkins University;
     Baltimore, MD
  M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller
     Theological Seminary; Pasadena, CA

Professional Experience
  Self-Esteem Enhancement Council – Marriage and
     Family Therapist Intern
  Citrus Counseling – Facilitator of Domestic Violence,
     Anger Management and Parenting groups

Ministry Experience
  Light of Love Mission Church – Women’s Ministries
  San Diego Calvary Church – Leadership Development

Professional Affiliations:
  Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
     with the California Board of Behavioral Science,
     IMF# 46156
  Member of the California Association of Marriage
     and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

Contact:
vkim@enrichingrelationships.org
619-858-3105 x149

practical, faith building, and real life tools for spiritual, mental, and emotional change.

Before pursuing training in marriage and family therapy, I have had the joy of providing biblical counseling with couples, families, and individuals for the last 20 years. In therapy, I have worked with couples who have wanted to renew the fire in their love life and sexual relationship as well with others who are no longer communicating or have been on the brink of divorce. I have worked with parents on how to build a rewarding, close relationship with their children while maintaining clear discipline. I have counseled women who have experienced the terror of rape, sexual abuse, and childhood and partner violence. I have worked with children and adolescents who have a hard time sitting still in class, argue with their peers, teachers, and parents, or felt unmotivated, depressed or suicidal. Working through issues like these and others with families and individuals has given me a great respect and admiration for the amazing, resilient people I have had the privilege of helping.

Speaking and Groups
  Training Them in Love: Parenting Classes and      Workshops
  Sex and the Supremacy of Christ: A Workshop for      Married Women
  So You Almost Have a Teenager: Preparing for the
     teen years
  Chemical Dependency and Recovery Support Groups

Professional Experience
  MARITAL COUNSELING - conflict resolution, effective      communication, sexual relationship, infidelity, unity,      cultural differences, military deployment
  PRE-MARITAL COUNSELING
  INDIVIDUALS - depression, stress and anxiety, anger      management, grief, sexual abuse, suicidal thoughts,      mental illness
  ADDICTION AND RECOVERY - drug, alcohol, gambling,      and sexual addictions
  FAMILY THERAPY - treatment with the whole family
  PARENT/CHILD RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING
  ADOLESCENT COUNSELING - school issues, divorce,      depression, drugs and alcohol, relationship conflicts,      eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, gangs
  PLAY THERAPY - school age beginning at age 3: ADHD,      frustration tolerance, anger, trauma,
     conflict resolution
  MUSIC THERAPY - using music and instruments to help      identify emotions and express feelings

Education, Training, Experience, and Professional Affiliations
  MA in Marital and Family Therapy, Alliant International      University, San Diego, CA
  BM in Musical Theater and Vocal Performance, Arizona      State University, AZ
  Post Graduate Courses in Music and Play Therapy
  Specialized training in Emotion Focused Therapy
  American Association of Marriage and Family
     Therapists (AAMFT)
  Trained Facilitator for Dynamic Marriage
  Languages: Sign Language (Exact English/ASL)
  Ministry Work: Women’s Counselor Intern,
     Deaf Ministry Leader
  Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee – Palomar
     Family Counseling Service (AAMFT)
  Registered MFTI, #60514

Contact:
jkonzen@enrichingrelationships.org
619-858-3105 x145

I provide my clients with a safe environment where they can share their thoughts and feelings; as well as explore their past hurts that stem from their family of origin without any criticism and judgment. I have profound passion in guiding clients toward emotional, social, spiritual and professional success. When life transitions, losses, and your overall well-being become too difficult to manage, do know that you are not alone. Working together, we can negotiate and develop a well thought out course of action towards self improvement.

I am committed to providing the highest quality of care to my clients and working with them to facilitate self-awareness; which will allow them to make choices that are both healthly and empowering. My practice includes treatment of children, teenagers, adults, couples, families and groups. My specialties include working with children and teenagers to address academic, social, emotional or behavioral challenges. Additional areas of focus include working with premarital counseling couples to increase relational satisfaction, grief and loss, parenting conflicts, and career planning.

I regard myself as a coach – therapist, who practices from a resilience and strength-based position. Together, we will identify multigenerational patterns of strength in your family and build upon them to support your current relationships.

Areas Of Specialization
  Coaching individuals, couples, family and group
     members motivated to create change in their
     relationships
  Addressing parenting issues between young
     adults, teens and children
  Facilitating groups addressing grief and loss,
     life transitions, self esteem, and anger management
  Helping couples strengthen their marriage
  Identifying conflicts and resolving issues between
     nuclear and extended family members
  Coping with grief and loss - from death, divorce,
     or other major life changes
  Relieving anxiety and depression

Professional Experience
  Center for Grief Care and Education, San Diego
     Hospice & The Instutute for Palliative
     Medicine – Bereavement Counselor
  San Diego Unified School District, Kearny High
     Complex – Employer Outreach Specialist
  San Diego Unified School District,
     (SANDAPP program) – Case Manager
  Jones and Associates Consulting, Inc.,
     – Relations Specialist & Accounts Manager
  Comprehensive Training Systems, – Supervising
     Case Manager/Recruiter/Intake Counselor
  The Salvation Army, The Door of Hope
     – Residential Case Manager

Education And Training
  MA in MFT - Bethel Seminary, San Diego
  BA in Psychology, San Diego State University
  BA in Africana Studies, San Diego State University
  Certified Prepare/Enrich Counselor
  PTSD, Depression and TBI Course (Psychological
     Health of Warriors and Their Families), The Center
     for Deployment Psychology held in San Diego
  Bereavement Counseling Training, San Diego Hospice
  Group Counseling for Bereaved Families,
     San Diego Hospice
  Registered MFT Intern 63218 supervised by
     G. Keith Olson, Ph.D., MFT 6022

Affiliations
  American Association for Marriage and Family
     Therapy (AAMFT)
  California Association of Marriage and Family
     Therapists (CAMFT)
  Christian Association for Psychological Studies
     (CAPS)

Contact:
llee@enrichingrelationships.org
619-858-3105 x131