Specialties
Sessions are offered through Individual, couples or group counseling.
Mental Health Education:
Commonly called “Psychoeducation” provides information to clients who are suffering from psychological conditions and their families about the condition and provide all involved with coping skills.
Military Service Members, Veterans and their Families
Military families face challenges such a frequent moves, deployments and other long periods of absence. It can be difficult to adjust to the absence of a family member for any length of time. And assimilation back into family life can be challenging for the whole family. As a veteran I am uniquely qualified to assist in these tough times.
Trauma and PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. It is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation.
Stress Management
Offers a variety of tools to assist you in dealing with stresses and difficulties in your life. Stress is a full body (physical, mental & emotional) response to a challenging event. Stress can be used positively, leading to growth and change.
Mindfulness Practices
Places focus and awareness on the present moment’s thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations and environment. Thoughts become in tune with what is in the present moment rather than living in the past or the future.
Depression
When feeling down, sad, or upset is your normal, and you are feeling that way for several days or weeks on end. Often accompanied by physical and emotion symptoms.
Anxiety
When you have persistent fear and worry. It’s not uncommon to experience anxiety before a big event or important decision. However, chronic anxiety can lead to irrational thoughts and fears that interfere with your daily life. Often accompanied by physical and emotion symptoms.
Grief & Loss
Grief is the normal process a person goes through when reacting to a loss. The loss may be physical (such as a death), social (such as divorce), or occupational (such as a job). Emotional reactions of grief can include anger, guilt, anxiety, sadness, and despair. Often accompanied by physical reactions including changes in sleep, appetite, physical problems, or illness.
Addiction & Substance use
Addiction is a complex condition, that causes compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences. People with addiction (severe substance use disorder) have an intense focus on using a certain substance(s), such as alcohol or drugs, to the point that it takes over their life. Often those with an addiction have distorted patterns of thinking, behaviors and body functions.
Career Issues
As we grow in our careers our goals and skillsets evolve. This can lead to dysregulation in emotions and feelings when looking at making a change. Changes include a new position with increased or decreased responsibility, change in companies, layoff or retirement.
Eating Disorders
Have severe disturbances in people’s eating behaviors and related to their thoughts and emotions. A preoccupation with food, body weight, and shape may also signal an eating disorder. Eating disorders can cause serious physical issues that need to be treated by a medical doctor.
Body Image
Clinically known as body dysmorphic disorder where one has a fixation on one or more self-perceived body flaws, leading to serious mental distress and inability to properly function socially.
Life Coaching
Life changes can be challenging. Some successful people work with a life coach for the same reason that athletes train with a sports coach – to maximize the potential you already possess and add to your skillset. You have the power to be the best version of yourself. My motivational coaching style provides busy individuals with the space they need to pause, reflect, and tune in to your mind and body – before leaping forward to the next adventure.
Associate Supervision
Associates can expect to work with adolecants, teens and adults with an array of diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, domestic violance.
- A supportive learning environment for acquiring skills in many facets of behavioral health services for families and individuals of all ages.
- Exposure to a client population that is ethnically, culturally, socially and religiously diverse.
- Intensive training and curriculum with an emphasis on culturally sensitive client engagement, diagnosis, substance abuse and treatment.
- Onsite mentoring by experienced staff committed to the success of associates and our clients.
To Apply:
Submit your resume with cover letter stating areas of interest (population and geographic locations).
Our Team
Anela Richie M.A. LMFT (115341)
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Mental Health Supervisor
A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the great state of California with experience treating individuals and families who have anxiety and depression stemming from issues people experience as they transition to different phases in their lives.
As an Air Force veteran, I am uniquely qualified to assist members of the military and their families as they face many of the challenges that are specific to the military community.
With the high percentage of positive results Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the predominate treatment option chosen by mental health practitioners for its effectiveness and ability to teach clients coping skills they can use after treatment ends.
My passion has always been helping people, even while in the military. Helping people realize their true potential, find their happiness or work through what they could not go a minute without thinking about; no matter what it may be.
Marygrace Thompson (263350)
Mental Health Nurse
A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), with over a decade in the field. I assess and treat adults and adolescents with anxiety disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mood disorders. As part of a multidisciplinary team, I work with clients’ medical providers as well as other behavioral health practitioners to ensure the clients overall well being is cared for.
Bringing empathy and an easy-going communication style to sessions aids in building the therapeutic alliance between clients, and their family members.
A proud U.S. military spouse, I bring a deep understanding of what the military family goes through fueling my passion for nursing and mental health.
Angela Ocasio, ACSW (106031)
Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker
Angela is a registered Associate Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California (USC) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Humanities from the University of Maryland University College (UMUC).
As an Army veteran and the spouse of a retired Marine, I am familiar with the unique challenges associated with the profession and within the community. These challenges include anxiety, PTSD, depression, anger management and family/relationship conflicts.
Having previously worked for Inland Regional Center and the Department of Social Services, I am experienced in both behavioral health and the child welfare fields.
I am experienced in treating children, adolescent and adult clients. I believe in meeting clients where they are by establishing rapport and creating a non-judgmental environment in order to facilitate open communication. By utilizing evidence-based interventions such as Motivational Interviewing, Problem Solving Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I hope to empower clients and provide them with the best possible therapeutic experience.
Kelly Baker ACSW (105035)
Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker
A registered Associate Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University San Marcos. Kelly holds the Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential to provide services within California school districts.
My professional training and experiences include providing services in school districts, at Rady children’s outpatient psychiatry. Services included meeting with groups, families, individuals (adults &children), providing education to clients and families to aid in support with anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorders, depression, trauma, and grief.
As a therapist I focus on clients’ needs and strengths to support them in setting therapeutic goals. During sessions I provide a non-biased, zero judgement perspective, with care and empathy for all to aid in building a positive therapeutic relationship. During our sessions together we will utilize evidence-based interventions that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SBFT). These strengths-based approaches support client needs and desires aiding the clinician to empower clients with tools and skills, taking their therapeutic experience into their own hands and using them in their everyday lives.
Tiffany Burgess AMFT (137280)
Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
A Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), with a Masters in Counseling from Saint Martins University in Washington State.
My professional experience and passion includes working with military from all walks of life. From active duty and retired service members to the family members that support and serve alongside their service member or veteran.
As a therapist I take a “walk beside you” judgment free approach using evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gestalt therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SBFT) to help support, encourage and empower the client(s) to a healthier being.
I hold both in person and virtual sessions where I see couples, adult individuals and delve into many of life’s issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, grief, complex grief and issues specific to couples like infidelity. Together we will build a therapeutic alliance, putting together a treatment plan with your specific measurable goals in mind.
Quizzes
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Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Questionnaire
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Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
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Beck’s Depression Inventory
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Beck Hopelessness Inventory
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The 5 Love Languages Quiz/How to Engage Your Happiness (and Stress) Hormones for Maximum Health and Resiliency by Nick Lawrence, MA /Happiness Hormone Quiz by Nick Lawrence, MA / The Five Love Languages (Children’s) Profile Quiz
Cost
Adaptive Pricing, please call for details.
Free 15-minute consultation (consultation consists of a conversation where we discuss your decision to seek counseling).
Cash fee to see Anela Richie LMFT is $200 per 50-minute session and all other therapists are $125 per 50-minute session. Group sessions are $100 for the 45-minute group. Life Coach Sessions are $75 per 50 minutes *Sliding scale sessions are taken on a case-by-case basis.
Cash fee to see Anela Richie LMFT is $200 per 50-minute session and all other therapists are $125 per 50-minute session. Group sessions are $100 for the 45-minute group. Life Coach Sessions are $75 per 50 minutes *Sliding scale sessions are taken on a case-by-case basis.
Some providers are considered “In Network” with a few insurance companies. Accepted Insurance Plans: Tricare West, CHAMPVA, HealthNet, Aetna, Cigna, United Health Care, Optum, IEHP, Behavioral Health System (BHS), Managed Health Network (MHN). If your insurance plan covers “out of network” providers, we can provide you’re an invoice, commonly referenced as “Superbill” to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement of services.
Some steps you can take before calling our office are to call your insurance company and ask:
- How much is my co-pay for in-network-providers?
- Do I have out-of-network mental health insurance benefits? If so, what is the % that is covered for out-of-network providers? What is my co-insurance?
- Do I have a deductible, and has it been met?
- Do I need an authorization prior to starting treatment?
***Please be aware that submitting information to insurance companies requires disclosure of personal health information specific to the treatment.
The office requires that you notify us at least 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel a scheduled therapy session. All missed or last-minute cancellations will be billed directly to you at your session rate. *Insurance plans will not cover the charges for missed or last-minute cancelled appointments.
All services not covered by insurance such as letter writing, consultations with other providers, record reviews, report writing, school observations, court proceedings & attendance and travel costs to/from requested meetings are at the cost of the member and will be discussed prior to performing these services.
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Where To Find Us
31630 Railroad Canyon Rd #2
Canyon Lake, California 92587
Phone: (951) 585-3357
Email: office@amindfulyou.com
Fax: (855) 719-3137