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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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Community Resource- Naturopathic Doctor with Mental Health Focus!
Dr. Brian's ideal patients are those seeking alternatives to psychiatric medications and/or have a desire to titrate off them. With his...
Oct 11, 20231 min read
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Keep on keeping on!
Keep on keeping on, you've got this! #growthroughlifecounseling
Oct 6, 20231 min read
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Taking Clients Tuesday! Meet Becca Kerruish, AMFT, APCC!
Becca Kerruish, AMFT, APCC is accepting clients in Murrieta for both in person & virtual care. Becca is passionate about supporting youth...
Oct 3, 20231 min read
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Welcome Paul Abe, LCSW
Welcome to our newest clinical leader in Chula Vista! Paul is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in the state of California. He...
Oct 2, 20231 min read
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Welcome Lanelle Teran, ACSW!
Lanelle has experience with a wide range of concerns including: stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harming behaviors and other...
Sep 19, 20231 min read
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Welcome Stephanie Cabrero, AMFT
Stephanie is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a unique cultural dynamic and military family lens. Stephanie offers...
Sep 6, 20231 min read
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Welcome Becca Kerruish, AMFT, APCC
Becca is passionate about helping others achieve their mental health goals. She graduated from National University with a Master of Arts...
Sep 5, 20231 min read
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Clinical Supervision & Working with an Associate Therapist
In our field, our therapists have completed their Masters degrees in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or Social Work. In school,...
Aug 21, 20232 min read
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Back to School: 8 Great Tips from Grow Through Life Counseling for Parents and Students
As the back-to-school season approaches, both parents and students can experience a mix of excitement and anxiety. This transition can be...
Aug 18, 20232 min read
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