La Jolla, CA

8950 Villa La Jolla Drive

Suite C121

La Jolla, CA 92037

lajolla.college.health@mindpath.com

Phone: 858-768-0028

Fax: 858-758-4173

 

Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm

Your Path Begins Today

Congratulations on taking the first step toward better mental health! Our Mindpath College Health team in La Jolla, CA, is here to provide care and resources to help you thrive.  

Our providers treat a variety of mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, family conflict, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Our treatment options are designed to treat the whole person — not just the diagnosis.  

We look forward to guiding you on your mental health journey!

Our Services Include

  • Individual therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Psychiatric evaluation
  • Medication management
  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) – Coming soon!

Specialty Areas

  • Academic Issues
  • ADHD / ADD
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Identity Issues
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma

Meet Our La Jolla Providers

Susan Reeder

Clinical Social Worker/Clinic Director

Rebecca Blenz

Marriage & Family Therapist

Nancy Wahlig

Clinical Social Worker

Blair Warrick

Licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist

Marieke Overman

Psychologist

Michael Saleh

Psychologist

Trinh Tran

Psychologist

Anne Rubio

Marriage & Family Therapist

Lauren Chow

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Marilyn Ordorica

Clinical Social Worker

Saara Mohammed

Psychiatrist

Isaac Gonzalez Salas

Marriage & Family Therapist

Mariah Murray, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist

Insurances Accepted

Accepted Insurances

Don’t see your plan? Call us at 888-699-4873 to see if you are covered.

Insurance plans may vary by location and are subject to change.

Susan Reeder

Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Clinic Director

Areas of Focus

Adjustment Disorder, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks/Disorders, Personality Disorders, Stress, Trauma/PTSD, Adoption, Anger Management, Addiction Disorders, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorders, Child Abuse, Compulsive Gambling, Conduct/Disruptive Disorders, Co-Occurring Conditions, Dissociative Disorders, Domestic Violence, Eating Disorders, End of Life Issues, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Phobias, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Severe Childhood Emotional Disturbance, Sexual Disorders, HIV/AIDS Related Care, Infertility, Gender Affirming Care, LGBTQIA+, Men’s Mental Health, Physical or Sexual Abuse, Postpartum Mental Health, Women’s Mental Health 

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Modification, Couples / Relationship / Marital Counseling, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Same-Day Initial Evaluations

About

Susan is a person-centered therapist with over two decades of experience. Her strengths include being genuine, compassionate, and accepting, and meeting patients where they are in therapy sessions. Susan uses cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and narrative therapies. She is passionate about helping college students, young adults, and those navigating trauma, foster care, and adoption. Susan has experience working with individuals facing severe mental health issues, housing instability, addiction, trauma, and identity challenges. Her experience includes serving transitional-age youth, older adults, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, former foster youth, and veterans. Outside work, Susan enjoys traveling (including four trips to Ethiopia), hiking, volunteering, and spending time with her family, including her husband, children, and dogs. 

Rebecca blenz

Marriage & Family Therapist

she/her/hers | #LMFT114479

Areas of Focus

Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Anger Management, Couples/Interpersonal Relationships, Mindfulness, EMDR 


Additional Languages: German

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive-Behavioral, Systems, Strength-based

About

College is a time of incredible growth and change and can be both exhilarating and challenging. My goal is to support you in discovering your unique, innate strengths and values so that you feel empowered to move your life in the direction you want. I help with anxiety, depression, anger management, coping skills, couples and relationship issues, life transitions, self-esteem, and trauma. I also provide gender-affirming mental health care to members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I incorporate evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help you gain insight, learn coping skills, and increase resilience.

I am originally from the East Coast and have spent extensive time abroad, including a summer in Mexico, two years in Portugal, and seven years in Germany. I love being outdoors, and some of my favorite pursuits include singing, hiking, camping, climbing, reading, crosswords, and spending time with my husband, son, and two cats.

Nancy Wahlig

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Areas of Focus

Adjustment Disorder, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks/Disorders, Personality Disorders, Stress, Trauma/PTSD, Adoption, Domestic Violence, End of Life Issues, Infertility, Physical or Sexual Abuse, Women’s Mental Health

Therapeutic Approach

CBT, EMDR

About

I help with anxiety, depression, adoption, grief, infertility, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, rape and sexual assault, and relationship violence. My trauma-focused approach uses cognitive behavioral, person-centered, and prolonged exposure therapies.   

I realized I wanted to work with individuals who had experienced trauma when volunteering at a grassroots rape crisis center in Guam. We provided 24-hour crisis services to individuals and the community and worked at the state level to change and improve policies and procedures. 

I love being outdoors, whether running, mountain biking, hiking, or enjoying San Diego’s beauty. Recently, I have been challenging myself to be more like my dog. My dog will walk to the backyard, flop on the ground, roll over on her back, wiggle her body back and forth, exhale a huge sigh, and then rest joyfully. She reminds me to be in the moment and to find pleasure in the simple things, although I’m not quite ready to flop on the ground. 

Blaire Warrick

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Areas of Focus

Adjustment Disorder, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks/Disorders, Personality Disorders, Stress, Trauma/PTSD

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

About

Blair values compassion, curiosity, and connection. She has an eclectic approach integrating acceptance and commitment therapy techniques with values-driven work to help patients break unhelpful patterns and move toward the life they envision. She uses solution-focused therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy to empower patients to make meaningful progress toward their goals. Blair creates a safe, supportive space where individuals feel understood, validated, and challenged when needed. She believes in resilience and helps patients strengthen their confidence in themselves. 

Blair has always been drawn to supporting others—family, friends, and colleagues. Her passion for psychology was sparked in high school when she became fascinated by the impact of connection and support on well-being. Outside work, Blair enjoys reading thrillers and romantic comedies, relaxing at the beach, discovering new coffee shops, experimenting with recipes while hosting friends, traveling, and rewatching New Girl and Schitt’s Creek. 

Additional treatment areas and therapeutic modalities: self-esteem, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy 

Marieke Overman

Clinical Psychologist

she/her/hers | #PSY27873

Areas of Focus

Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Life Transitions, Self Esteem, Spirituality, Grief, OCD, EMDR 

Additional Languages: Dutch

Therapeutic Approach

Transpersonal, Trauma Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, Humanistic, Expressive Arts, Exposure Response Prevention, Multicultural, Mindfulness, Compassion Focused

About

As a clinical psychologist, I help young adults with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, self-esteem, spirituality, and trauma. My therapeutic approach is integrative and collaborative, using cognitive behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, expressive arts, mindfulness, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. As an immigrant from The Netherlands, I’m sensitive to cultural identity issues and enjoy working with individuals of diverse backgrounds. I love meditating, swimming in the ocean, reading, traveling, sketching and painting, spending time with my husband and Chiweenie dog, and surrounding myself with family and friends. I am also fluent in Dutch.

Dr. Michael Saleh

Psychologist

he/him/his | #PSY31879

Areas of Focus

Mood, Anxiety, Trauma, Stressor-related Disorders, Addiction and Substance Use, Sport and Performance (exams, presentations, musical performances, etc.) Psychology, Stress, Anger Management, Relationship Issues, Crisis Intervention, Group Therapy

Therapeutic Approach

Dialectical (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Strength-Based and Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Sport and Performance Psychology, Cognitive Processing (CPT) for Trauma, Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)

About

I help with anxiety, addiction, anger management, crisis intervention, mood disorders, relationship issues, sports and performance concerns, stress, substance use, and trauma. To promote your well-being, I provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space to help us develop a therapeutic relationship grounded in compassion and trust. I use humanistic and strengths-based approaches to treatment to discuss issues and concerns before introducing you to widely trusted evidence-based treatments to address them.

I was born and raised in San Diego, CA. As a local, it is an honor to have the opportunity to promote the mental and physical well-being of students from all cultural backgrounds who have the potential to make or have already made remarkable contributions to the San Diego community.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family, friends, and my French bulldog, whether on a hike, at the beach, or in my local park. I maintain an active lifestyle that consists of playing soccer multiple times per week, working on my golf game, and doing strength training. I also enjoy engaging in online mindfulness courses and practices to ensure I am attending to my own emotional and spiritual health.

Dr. Trinh Tran

Psychologist

she/her/hers | #PSY32413

Areas of Focus

Child, Adolescent, and Families, Parent Guidance, Young Adults, Social and Generalized Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Attention Difficulties, Trauma, Immigrant and Acculturation Issues, Asian/Asian American Mental Health Issues, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Identity Issues, Interpersonal Difficulties

Additional Language: Cantonese

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Culturally Sensitive and Multiculturalism, Dialectical (DBT), Humanistic, Relational, Positive Psychology, Strengths-Based, Trauma-Focused

About

As an Asian American woman and first-generation immigrant, I learned to explore and honor the intersectionalities between my different identities, which helped me to better relate to those who may hold similar spaces. I help adolescents, adults, and families with anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, acculturation and immigration issues, academic and career stress, Asian American mental health, interpersonal issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder, stress, and trauma. I also provide gender-affirming mental health care to the LGBTQIA+ community. I aim to provide patients with culturally sensitive and strengths-based care using a relational approach that integrates cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapies, acceptance and commitment therapy, positive psychology, and multiculturalism. Outside work, I enjoy spending my time with family and friends in activities that most often involve food, laughter, nature, and fun stories to be shared later. I also enjoy bike riding, strength training, hiking, singing in the car, traveling, and playing video and board games.

Anne Rubio

Triage Specialist, Marriage & Family Therapist

she/her/hers | #LMFT125924

Areas of Focus

Anxiety, Stress Management, Depression, Self Esteem, Coping Skills, Trauma, Life Transitions, Child, Adolescents, Young Adults, Child Abuse, Postpartum Mental Health

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Strength Based, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Person Centered, Art Therapy, Play Therapy

About

Anne specializes in children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, family issues, and significant life changes. Her goal is to help people live fully, intentionally, and purposefully. Anne strives to provide a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere for patients to express and process their emotions. She has a collaborative approach to therapy that is strength-based, using art, cognitive behavioral, person-centered, play, strength-based, solution-focused, and mindfulness-based therapies. Anne enjoys spending time outside, walking her Saint Bernard, Lady, relaxing with her cats, Bane and Grim, and bowling.  
 

Lauren Chow

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

she/her/hers | #PMH-BC95019296

Areas of Focus

Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Self Esteem, School Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Hoarding, Women’s Issues, Domestic Violence, LGBTQIA+, Trauma

Therapeutic Approach

CBT, Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, Integrative, Culturally Sensitive

About

I am a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner and help with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, career counseling, domestic violence, hoarding, life transitions, self-esteem, school-related issues, trauma, and women’s issues. I also provide gender-affirming mental health care to members of the LGBTQIA+ community. My person-centered, integrative, and culturally sensitive approach to providing mental health care emphasizes treating “the whole person,” considering the various aspects of life that influence our health and wellness. In addition to medication management, I use cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy. I am a native of San Diego and enjoy relaxing at home, listening to podcasts, playing with my cat, Da Vinci, and helping friends and family with interior design.

Marilyn Ordorica

Clinical Social Worker

she/her/hers | #LCSW107650

Areas of Focus

Addiction, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Latinx, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self-esteem,
Stress Management, Women’s Issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Culturally Sensitive, Mindfulness-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, Strength-based, Trauma Focused/ Trauma-Informed

About

Marilyn helps individuals work toward positive changes. She is passionate about supporting students, Latinx communities, BIPOC communities, LGBTQIA+ communities, and women’s mental health. She has experience treating generational trauma, dysfunctional family dynamics, and identity issues. Her focus is working with individuals struggling with codependent relationships, people-pleasing tendencies, perfectionism, and low self-esteem. Marilyn empowers her patients by fostering self-reflection, increasing self-awareness, identifying needs, building on strengths, and teaching self-efficacy in a safe and inclusive space, allowing each individual to create and sustain meaningful change. She strongly believes in promoting self-care, which she personally practices through yoga, arts and crafts, photography, and connecting with nature.

Saara Mohammed

Psychiatrist

Areas of Focus

Adjustment Disorder, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks/Disorders, Personality Disorders, Stress, Trauma/PTSD, Co-occurring Conditions, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Psychotic Disorders, Women’s Mental Health

About

Dr. Saara Mohammed uses an evidence-based, holistic, patient-centered approach and tailors her care to each patient’s unique needs. Dr. Mohammed creates a safe and non-judgmental space to empower her patients with tools for long-term success. She believes that medication works best when combined with the appropriate therapy and collaborates closely with therapists and physicians to ensure optimal outcomes. Dr. Mohammed’s experience as a first-generation child of immigrant parents shapes her understanding of the cultural and academic pressures young adults face. Dr. Mohammed enjoys reading, film, exploring new restaurants, biking, tennis with friends, and spending time with her cat, Alfie.

Isaac Gonzalez Salas

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Areas of Focus

Adjustment Disorder, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks/Disorders, Personality Disorders, Stress, Trauma/PTSD, Anger Management, Addiction Disorders, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorders, Child Abuse,  Co-Occurring Conditions, Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Phobias, Severe Childhood Emotional Disturbance, Sexual Disorders, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Men’s Mental Health, Physical

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavior Modification, Couples / Relationship / Marital Counseling, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)

About

Isaac’s approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in the belief that true growth occurs through connection. Isaac draws from emotionally focused therapy, attachment theory, and systems thinking to help individuals uncover and understand patterns, improve communication, and strengthen relationships. Isaac brings a calm, grounded presence, incorporating humor when it fits the situation. Isaac believes therapy doesn’t always have to be heavy to be meaningful and strives to create a space where individuals feel safe, heard, and empowered to make lasting changes. 

Isaac has a particular passion for working with individuals navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, and patterns they’re ready to shift. Isaac is interested in attachment dynamics, intergenerational patterns, and how early experiences shape how individuals relate to others. Outside work, Isaac enjoys baseball, the outdoors, and spending quality time with family. Whether on small adventures, enjoying a weekend game together, or just being silly at home, family is a key grounding force. 

Additional treatment areas: academic issues, body image, self-esteem, self-harm 

Mariah Murray

Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor

Areas of Focus

Adjustment disorder, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Trauma/PTSD, Anger Management, Addiction Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, Child Abuse, Conduct/Disruptive Disorders, Co-Occurring Disorders, Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Severe Childhood Emotional Disturbance, Gender Affirming Care, LGBTQIA+, Physical or Sexual Health

Therapeutic Approach

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Couples / Relationship / Marital Counseling DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Group Therapy

 

About

Mariah’s approach is focused on being patient-centered, placing emphasis on patient autonomy while creating a safe environment to collaboratively explore individual challenges. She believes in empowering patients with tools, knowledge, and strategies to gain confidence and understanding to achieve healthy well-being. Mariah supports patients’ journeys of growth and healing through various modalities such as CBT, DBT, attachment-based family therapy, solution-focused and trauma-informed care with the use of EMDR.

Her own personal self-care comes from various forms of connection and adventure. Mariah enjoys traveling and exploring new places to broaden her experiences. She was inspired to become a therapist by the connections in her life that provided an inside view on the beneficial difference that can be made with mental health services.

Additional treatment areas and modalities: body image; self-esteem; self-harm; sexual assault; solution-focused; motivational interviewing; attachment-focused