Dr. Panicha is the founder of Living Lotus Therapy, a neurodiversity- and LGBTQIA2S+ affirming practice serving children, teens, and young adults. With nearly a decade of experience as a Registered Play Therapist (RPT), she is dedicated to decolonizing and destigmatizing mental health care by moving away from traditional hegemonic models and toward collective care and liberation. She creates spaces where neurodivergent, differently-abled, and LGBTQIA2S+ communities of color—and the intersections therein—can access care that reflects their lived experiences. Her vision and leadership bring critical depth to our consultation team.

Kristen specializes in working with Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) and individuals experiencing anxiety across the lifespan, as well as those navigating the emotional realities of chronic illness and autoimmune conditions. She brings a gentle, attuned, and insight-oriented approach, supporting clients in making sense of their internal experiences while building capacity for regulation and self-trust. Kristen’s perspective highlights the nuance of living with both sensitivity and ongoing health challenges, making her an important and valued part of our consultation team.

Ori, founder of Cultivate Wellness Therapy, brings a focused lens to men’s mental health, working with individuals navigating anxiety, relational and intimacy challenges, Out of Control Sexual Behavior (OCSB), ADHD, trauma, and broader questions of identity and growth. His approach emphasizes curiosity over judgment, supporting clients in unpacking patterns and developing a more intentional relationship with themselves and others. Integrating CBT, mindfulness, and harm reduction frameworks, Ori offers tailored, practical support that meets clients where they are. His nuanced understanding of men’s mental health experiences enriches the diversity of our consultation team.

Allison is a trauma-informed therapist with a focus on women’s mental health. She brings a culturally sensitive and collaborative approach to both her clinical work and our team, with particular expertise in trauma recovery, anxiety management, and perfectionism. Allison supports clients in understanding how internal pressures and external expectations intersect, creating space for greater flexibility, self-compassion, and alignment. Trained in a family-systems approach, she is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work. Her thoughtful, grounded presence and clinical skillset make her an invaluable part of our consultation team.

Lauren is a trauma and anxiety psychotherapist with over a decade of experience and more than 16,000 hours of therapy and coaching. She works with individuals across the lifespan, offering EMDR as a specialized modality for processing and healing trauma. Lauren also incorporates walk-and-talk therapy along the San Diego coastline, creating an alternative therapeutic space that blends movement, environment, and emotional processing. Her work emphasizes adaptability, presence, and attunement, allowing for a more organic and embodied therapeutic experience. Lauren’s perspective brings a unique, integrative layer to our consultation team.