Prior to beginning her doctorate, Kaylin also completed a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology. During this time, Kaylin worked with adolescents involved in the criminal justice system, as well as individuals in forensic hospital settings. Throughout her career, Kaylin worked with children and families in outpatient clinics and inpatient hospitalization programs, as well as youth in the foster care system and their families. Kaylin holds a certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) in and completed her doctoral project on the impact of childhood trauma on adolescent self-harm behaviors and suicidal ideation. Her work with adolescents and families is motivated by a desire to help others use their strengths to accomplish their therapeutic goals.

At Ascend, Kim is a Program Coordinator and also facilitates a weekly horticulture and insect group called “Bug Out!”

Erin has experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy in an outpatient setting to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders. Erin has also worked with the County of Los Angeles focusing on adults with severe and persistent mental illness, including mood, personality, bipolar, dissociative, psychotic, and schizophrenia spectrum disorders. She has volunteered in various mental health settings since 2015, ranging from music therapy at rehabilitation centers, mentoring at risk homeless youth, and with individuals in crisis.

Erin is a compassion focused therapist and works from a strength-based and client centered framework. She incorporates CBT, DBT, solution focused therapy, family systems, and motivational interviewing into her therapeutic approach.

Along Erin’s journey, she has been passionate about working with adolescents. She joined the Ascend team as a Primary Therapist to help our clients rediscover their worth, raise their self-esteem, gain confidence, and create a life worth living.

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Ascend Healthcare, Torri believes in providing a holistic, patient centered, and individualized approach. She does this by collaborating closely with caregivers and therapists, obtaining thorough evaluations, reinforcing adaptive coping mechanisms, and closely monitoring responses to medications through weekly follow-up appointments.

A perpetual student, Laura has enjoyed studying trauma-informed care and multiple evidence-based modalities to inform additional approaches to her treatment methods. In groups and therapy sessions, Laura’s laid-back style and warm approach help to create safety for Ascend’s diverse client population.

Laura holds a Masters’s Degree in Social Work from New York University. Her experience is surpassed only by her desire to build rapport with clients so they may feel seen and heard as their authentic selves.

Stephanie is a compassionate and dedicated therapist with experience in supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. She has a strong commitment to cultural sensitivity and inclusivity, creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for clients and families to feel valued and understood.

Stephanie recognizes that each client’s journey is unique and tailors her approach to meet individual needs and preferences. She remains committed to promoting mental wellness and empowering clients and families to overcome their challenges with her support.