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Welcome Kristina Tidwell, APCC
Kristina believes that effective therapy supports setting healthy boundaries, practicing skills in emotional regulation and exercising...
Jan 8, 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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Welcome Aleta Lemon!
I have a passion for helping others! I moved to San Diego in 2001 where I obtained my Associates in Social Science and a certification in...
Dec 18, 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 Macy McClung, ACSW
Macy has experience working with youth, families, transitional aged youth (TAY), and adults with her most recent experiences including...
Nov 29, 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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Taking Clients Tuesday! Rachael Troxel Bowman, AMFT
Rachael Troxel Bowman, AMFT is accepting new clients in Sorrento Valley for both in person & virtual care. Rachael utilizes a warm,...
Nov 14, 20231 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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Taking Clients Tuesday! Meet Glen Hilton, LMFT!
Glen Hilton, LMFT is accepting new clients in Sorrento Valley for both in person & virtual care. Glen is passionate about supporting...
Oct 17, 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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