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Welcome Kimberly Yrigoyen, AMFT!
Kimberly enjoys working with children, teens, family, and couples. She works with families experiencing anxiety, depression, divorce ,...
Feb 20, 20241 min read
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Everyday is about love
Important reminder for love month. It's important to remember that every day is about love- including loving and taking care of...
Feb 16, 20241 min read
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Spread the Love this February!
Each month we have a culture focus to continue to cultivate a wonderful team environment! This month is our "spread the love". Join us...
Feb 15, 20241 min read
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Sharp to Magellan Update
Sharp Health Plan has not contracted with Magellan for all behavioral health services. We are in network with Magellan and our Sharp...
Jan 18, 20241 min read
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Coming Soon: Grow Through Life Counseling Mission Valley
We have exciting news! Our 8th location will be opening in March in the West Mission Valley area of central San Diego. This location will...
Jan 11, 20241 min read
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Navigating a Fresh Start: Prioritizing Mental Health in the New Year
As we usher in the New Year, it's crucial to shift our focus toward mental well-being. In this blog, we'll explore practical strategies...
Jan 2, 20242 min read
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Welcome Nazanin "Naz" Nikoukary, APCC, AMFT
Naz has worked with various populations and is passionate about using cognitive behavioral and solution-focused therapy to help her...
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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December Sorrento Ice Cream Social
We had so much fun with a white elephant and ice cream social today in our Sorrento Valley office! Glen made us homemade ice cream: apple...
Dec 13, 20231 min read
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Sharp Health Plan to Magellan & Insurance News!
In October 2023, Sharp Health Plan sent out letters informing us and our Sharp patients they have a deal with Magellan Heath Plan to move...
Dec 10, 20231 min read
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Dec 8, 20230 min read
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Holiday Party Photos Part 2
We had so much fun it took two blogs this year! Here we are getting ready to eat some great food and great company. Thanks to Vintana in...
Dec 7, 20231 min read
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Happy Holidays from the Grow Through Life Counseling Team
We had a great time connecting at our holiday part this past weekend! Thank you to all our team members who came, Janette Etchings for...
Dec 7, 20231 min read
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Welcome Faatimah Ransom!
Faatimah is a dedicated professional based in San Diego with a passion for community development. She loves making a positive impact on...
Nov 22, 20231 min read
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Happy Thanksgiving!
We wish you and your loved ones a warm and joyous Thanksgiving filled with gratitude and togetherness. We are grateful for you all year...
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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The Transformative Power of Gratitude on Mental Health
In a world often consumed by the hustle and bustle of daily life, taking a moment to appreciate the positives can have a profound impact...
Nov 20, 20232 min read
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Oceanside Expansion is complete!
We are celebrating our new space in Oceanside. Our neighbor retired and we expanded out suite. We had 4 treatment rooms and now we have...
Nov 12, 20231 min read
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Winter Blues Ahead!
If you are like me this time change has you up bright and early and feeling like it's midnight by 6pm! Ahhhh...yawning right now at...
Nov 8, 20231 min read
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Coming soon! Magellan Health January 1, 2024
We have exciting news. We have signed a contract and are credentialing for a planned Magellan as "in" network with Grow Through Life...
Nov 3, 20231 min read
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Welcome Wendy Cruz Aguilar!
Wendy joined Grow Through Life Counseling in October 2023 as a Billing Specialist at the Sorrento Valley location. She was born and...
Nov 3, 20231 min read
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Teen Mental Health & the Holidays
Navigating Teen Mental Health During the Holiday Season: A Guide for Parents and Teens The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of...
Nov 1, 20232 min read
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Congratulations to Erica McDaniel, LCSW
Erica McDaniel, LCSW has been a great clinical leader for us in our Oceanside location. Erica is a talented clinician and a wonderful,...
Nov 1, 20231 min read
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Welcome Rachael Troxel Bowman, AMFT
Rachael is an AMFT with experience working with people of all ages. She received both her Bachelor's in Psychology followed by her...
Oct 28, 20231 min read
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Welcome Leticia Castillo Velasquez, LCSW
Leticia treats many concerns including anxiety issues, depression and military family dynamics. She is bicultural and bilingual (fluent)...
Oct 27, 20231 min read
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Life is a great balancing act!
Life is a great balancing act! #growthroughlifecounseling #teencounseling #familytherapy #counselingsandiego #murrietatherapy
Oct 13, 20231 min read
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