Let’s take the next step together…
compassionate | knowledgeable | collaborative | diverse
Dr. Stephanie Byrd
CLINICAL psychologist / director
Hi! I’m Dr. Stephanie Byrd and I’m a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I help adults from varying backgrounds and with all different kinds of struggles. With over 20 years of experience behind me I still find myself curious to learn more about my clients and the amazing resilience and strength they possess. I am passionate about the work I do and grateful to be part of your courageous journey! I truly believe in the value of therapy, the power of the therapeutic relationship and the healing we can do together. I would love to have you learn more about my work and how I may be able to help you.
Lesli Brown, LCSW
therapist
Hello! My name is Lesli Brown and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with teens and adults who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, or traumatic experiences. Whether you are experiencing crisis in your life, or working to manage daily stressors, I can provide the help you need to feel successful and fulfilled. I look forward to helping you on your journey toward healing and growth!
Claudia Floros, LPCC
therapist / DIRECTOR of clinical operations
Hi there, my name is Claudia Floros (she/ella) and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor in the state of California. My clinical experience varies from working with young to middle aged adults, first- generation individuals, and those caught in between life transitions wanting to feel a bit more at ease with the decisions that lie ahead. I’ve helped individuals struggling with a number of issues including intimacy with both self and others, communication barriers, and the burden sometimes felt from responsibilities and life commitments. It would be an honor to get to connect with you to learn of helpful tools and practices for you to reach your truest, deepest self.
Tiffany Lin Lasky, LCSW
Therapist
Hi there! My name is Tiffany Lin Lasky, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Southern California. My diverse experience in working with adults, adolescents, children, and families in multicultural settings have allowed me to gain an in-depth understanding of unique challenges that people experience. I currently specialize in working with individuals and couples who have struggles with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, difficulty managing stress, life adjustment, trauma, grief and loss, and familial conflict.
Laura Todd, LPCC
therapist / Director of Practice Development / Clinical supervisor
I’m Laura and I’m so happy you’re here. I’m a licensed therapist with years of experience working with a variety of clients in a multitude of settings - with an emphasis on those predisposed to inequity, disenfranchised grief and/or complex traumas. I tailor my approach to the human in front of me - as opposed to more prescribed, cookie-cutter structure. My dynamic experiences, personally and professionally, allow for a unique, open-minded, and adaptive perspective that supports me in establishing a comfortable place for you to grow, be challenged, be seen, and heal.
Sherri Ardekani, LCSW
THERAPIST
Hi there! I’m Sherri and I’m a graduate of Saint Louis University with over 20 years of clinical experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I started my career in community mental health working with adolescents in a residential substance abuse program. From there, I provided counseling to children at schools, ran an adult substance abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and was also part of my father's private practice. I most recently worked at St. Louis Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and ran my own practice as a Linehan Board Certified DBT therapist.
Allie Gaona, LMFT
THERAPIST
Hello and welcome! My name is Allie and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with individuals ages 14+, couples, and families in the states of California and Hawaii. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, meaning the quality of the relationship you have with your therapist matters. My hope is that our relationship can be an honest, understanding, and helpful one that leads you to the change what is needed in your life. When we go back and explore what led you to your current experiences, we can find what you may have missed out on, or what you may need more of today. From there, change is possible. We can team up together to find out how to make those changes a real part of your life. I’m looking forward to getting to know all the different and unique things that make you, you!
Kristin Galkin, LMFT
THERAPIST
Hello! I’m Kristin Brown (she/her/hers) and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I feel truly honored to get to do this work and I love working with a diverse client base. My clinical experience includes working with pre-teens/teens and young adults to middle age individuals presenting with various concerns and older adults with serious mental illness. In addition, I have worked extensively with families of individuals who are experiencing stress and change due to caring for a loved one with mental illness. I believe that people are full of strengths, and I work from the perspective that therapy is a vessel by which one learns and develops their ability to make important decisions for oneself as well as identifying core values that guide oneself. I would love the opportunity to work together and support you in your personal growth!
Carly Mahon, LCSW
THERAPIST
Hi there, I’m Carly and I am looking forward to meeting you! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and my approach to therapy is collaborative, transparent, and somatic. I graduated from Monmouth University in New Jersey and spent some time in my graduate studies living in Ireland and working in the community organizing and international development space. Over the years, my clinical experience has been shaped by supporting families navigating complex trauma, including adoption, foster care, reproductive trauma, and challenges in the perinatal period.
Dr. Sarah Lyn
CLINICAL Psychologist
Hi there and welcome - I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Dr. Sarah Lyn. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist in California, Maine, and Massachusetts. I hold both a Masters in Professional Psychology and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from William James College in Newton, MA. Prior to that, I earned my Bachelor’s in Neuroscience at Mount Holyoke College. Over the past 10 years, I have trained in a variety of settings – including outpatient clinics, community mental health centers, hospitals, and schools – and with people of all ages. My diverse clinical background allows me to take an integrative approach to therapy, meaning our work together is always tailored to you and your needs.
Dr. Daniela Vazquez
Psychological Associate
Hi there, my name is Daniela, some people all me Dani. I am a dedicated Psychological Associate who holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy along with a Psy.D. from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I’ve worked in a wide range of diverse populations with my current focus being that of the bareWell team in San Diego. As a bilingual clinician, I welcome patients who prefer treatment in either English or Spanish. I believe my language skills have enabled me to connect deeply with patients and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, ensuring effective communication and a supportive therapeutic experience.
Jonathan Ramos, APCC
Therapist / Intake Coordinator
Hello there, my name is Jonney and I am excited to work as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor at bareWell. I come from a Portuguese heritage and was born and raised in Northern California before moving to San Diego in 2018. My approach is honest, collaborative, and I strive to work with individuals and couples to bring about their motivations for change. I work with adults who are dealing with challenges around life transitions, wounds from the past, identity, sexuality, grief, anxiety, and many other areas of focus. My hope is that by unearthing the roots of these problems, we can give them what they need to heal, and adjust how they affect your life in the present. The answers that you're seeking are already somewhere within you, and I hope to help you in bringing them out.
Alexa Casale, APCC
Associate THERAPIST
Hello, I am Alexa and I am a registered associate therapist. I received my masters in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco in 2020 and have been in the mental health field since 2016. I meet with teens and adults struggling with Depression, Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and more. I have extensive practice working with clients experiencing what boils down to the simple word of stress. Whether the stress seems to be coming from a new life change, a job, trouble juggling some difficult circumstances, family, a romantic relationship…I offer a supportive space for clients to process emotions, learn tools to regulate their nervous system, and notice real change.
Ariana Hernández, LMFT
MARKETING ASSISTANT
Welcome! I'm Ariana, though you'll usually find me going by Ari. As bareWell's marketing assistant, I bring our digital presence to life through our website, blog, and newsletter, where I share practical insights on mental health topics and introduce you to the compassionate professionals who make bareWell so special. Beyond marketing, I'm also a therapist with experience supporting clients across all age groups in diverse settings, from traditional in-person sessions to the convenience of telehealth.