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With over 15 years of experience in healthcare, I am a dedicated board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, providing compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals with mental health needs. My academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. My clinical interests include ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, mood disorders, and PTSD/trauma. I am committed to helping individuals navigate these complex conditions and develop personalized treatment plans. I create a safe environment for patients to explore their mental health concerns, guided by open-mindedness, compassion, and acceptance. I am dedicated to providing patient-centered, holistic care that addresses the physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual aspects of well-being. Through collaboration, I empower patients to take an active role in their healing journey, fostering resilience, coping strategies and optimal mental well-being.

I primarily work with neurodivergent adults. Even if you do not have an official diagnosis but struggle with executive functioning, motivation, emotional regulation, and even time blindness, I can support you. Your lived experiences are valid, and you can reach your highest self in a world that was not built for you.

I have a deep passion for helping individuals navigate life's toughest challenges and I bring a unique combination of personal experience, professional expertise and a holistic approach to the counseling process, As a survivor of childhood trauma and domestic violence, and as the daughter of a combat Army veteran who struggled with PTSD, I intimately understand the impact that trauma, grief, and mental health struggles can have on every part of your life, Working collaboratively with clients to empower them to reclaim their lives. Helping individuals or couples heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and PTSD. My approach is trauma-informed, all while creating a warm, safe, and compassionate space for clients to explore and heal at their own pace. With the belief that lasting change happens when we address the root causes of suffering, not just the symptoms. I believe in addressing trauma from all angles — body, mind, and spirit. We cannot truly heal one part of ourselves while neglecting the rest. Whether you are facing challenges related to trauma, anxiety, depression, parental alienation, or grief, I am here to support you with empathy, understanding, and a commitment to your healing journey.

Troy Nickell is President of PsyNamic and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Private Practice since 2014. He works with individuals and couples mindfully reach their goals and overcome any obstacles that may be in their way. In his therapy sessions in Solana Beach, CA, Troy uses an Integrative approach with an emphasis in Mindfulness-Based, Cognitive-Behavioral, EMDR, and Psychodynamic techniques. He currently works with a broad spectrum of clients in his private practice. Among his areas of expertise are the treatment of anxieties (including trauma), stress reduction, addictions, self empowerment and self actualization, relationship and employment struggles, grief and loss, as well as spiritual dilemmas. To schedule a counseling or therapy session with him, contact us today! Outside of his Therapy Practice, Troy utilizes mindfulness techniques to help businesses and other large groups overcome stress and operate more efficiently. Troy provides these services in a variety of settings, including working with small, medium, and large size businesses to provide employees the tools to function at a higher level, as well as working with community organizations and private coaching for individuals to overcome stress. History: Troy has worked in a variety of settings, which included the treatment of the Severe Mentally Ill, Military Veterans, substance abuse and addicts, the chronically homeless, as well as adolescents with emotional distress. Growing up in the Los Angeles area he later relocated to North County San Diego in 2008. Establishing a home here, he now enjoys the outdoors, including surfing, beach volleyball, and much more that this great city has to offer. Troy received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara and his Master’s of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology. License: Marriage and Family Therapist, License No. 82993 (Previous) Executive Member of the Board of Directors San Diego North County chapter of CAMFT Member of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (CAMFT) Extensively Trained in EMDR and Mindfulness-Based Techniques

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality mental health care. I specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related disorders. My clinical focus includes trauma-informed care, supported by advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and trauma-focused approaches. I work with individuals experiencing both acute and complex challenges, helping them reduce symptoms, build coping skills, and regain a sense of stability and control. My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and focused on helping you achieve meaningful, lasting improvement in your mental health. I am committed to creating a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported throughout your care.

I specialize in working with men, women, adolescents, and couples, to help navigate their relationships, build resilience, process trauma, and develop emotional regulation skills. I support my clients in exploring their values and life purpose, guiding them through existential questions and personal growth. While working with me, you can expect to find a space where you are truly seen, deeply heard, and wholeheartedly validated. This will be your time to explore, heal, and grow. I am here to help facilitate you on this journey and to serve as a companion and guide in moving you forward. In my sessions I utilize various methods for treatment, including CBT, Mindfulness-Based Therapy and EMDR trauma treatment, as well as tools from The Gottman Method and EFT for couples therapy. These modalities give me the ability to assist my clients with a wide variety of situations and concerns, as we know there is no one size fits all for treatment. AMFT#153575.

I use a Person Centered approach so you know your session is about you. I have worked in mental health for 12 years and see a variety of clients. I work with ages 5 and up and specialize in eating disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, and anxiety disorders. In my free time I'm pursuing my PhD in Clinical Psychology, read, spend time with my pets, make comics, and play video games

Are you experiencing any challenges or roadblocks that life is throwing at you right now? Are you in need of a safe sanctuary with non judgmental support through anxieties,fears,or traumas? Do you find it hard to manage your interpersonal relationships, work,and fit in self care? Seeking therapy can feel so scary, it takes so much courage and strength to step out of your comfort zone. My job is to be on the passenger side of your therapy journey, helping you find the answers within, and giving you tools to support you along the way. I am open minded, empathetic, compassionate,and have a non judgemental approach to care. I can help you find the root of your problems and dive deep to support you with finding the answers within. I like to challenge my clients, but utilizing a gentle approach. I am certified in mindfulness practices and I lean into a holistic/spiritual lens to mental health Care. I consider myself eclectic and utilize several theoretical approaches to care such as :CBT,ACT,IFS, and compassion focused.

Dr. Noushin Vastani is a double board-certified healthcare professional with over 24 years of clinical and research experience. As the founder and CEO of SANN Healthcare, Dr. Vastani brings deep compassion, scientific expertise, and personal insight to her work in mental health care. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to deliver exceptional, individualized psychiatric care that promotes healing, empowerment, and long-term well-being. Double board certified and serving up expertise with a side of heart, Dr. Vastani knows therapy isn’t just about talking—it’s about celebrating every dazzling piece of who you are. She’s here to smash those outdated mental health stigmas and build safe spaces where you can show up fully, flaws and all. Dr. Vastani saw the cookie-cutter therapy vibes and said, “Nope.” She created spaces where all parts of your identity aren’t just accepted—they’re celebrated. Her secret weapon? A trauma-informed, collaborative style that’s as healing as it is real.

Fatima Lundy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey, as well as a Certified Financial Therapist™ (CFT™). She is the founder of TIMA Therapist, PC, a fully online private practice serving adult individuals and couples across New York and New Jersey via telehealth. Fatima specializes in three interconnected areas: financial wellness, relationship challenges, and sexual intimacy. Her work is grounded in the understanding that how we handle money, how we connect with our partners, and how we experience intimacy are rarely separate issues — and that lasting healing requires addressing all of them. Beyond her clinical work, Fatima is a published author and emotional abuse advocate. Her memoir, No More Lies, documents her personal experience surviving an emotionally abusive relationship and has been praised by clinicians and survivors alike for its clinical clarity and unflinching honesty. She brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work with clients navigating toxic relationship dynamics. Fatima holds a Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Mental Health Counseling from Hunter College and is affiliated with the American Counseling Association (ACA), Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society, the Financial Therapy Association (FTA), and the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT).