Meet our Therapists — Chiron Psychological, Inc.

PETER AGUERO, MA, LMFT 86268

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my counseling services are focused on helping individuals and families to move towards a healthier, happier, and more fulfilled life. Often times, obstacles or challenges come up in life that can cause a significant amount of stress, worry, and concern as well as less productive or unhealthy ways…

Kieu “Q” Balthasar, MSW, LCSW 76413

My name is Kieu “Q” Balthasar and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice at Cal Poly Pomona. I went on to earn my Master’s Degree in Social Work from USC. My 20 plus years of working in various settings in the…

JESSICA BONETTE, MA, LMFT 90415

Jessica Bonette is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from National University of Southern California. Jessica has many years of experience counseling children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. She believes that therapy is a journey that a client and a therapist go on together. Her goal as…

DORI CARALTO, MA, LMFT 36671

Doris “Dori” Caralto, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist who has been practicing for over 25 years. Her current focus is on individual and couples counseling for adults dealing with life transitions, relationship challenges and helping them develop personal well-being and healthy relationships. Dori takes a humanistic and compassionate approach to…

KIMBERLEY DORANTES, MA, LMFT 41675

Kimberley Dorantes or “Kim” is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned her Master’s degree from California State University, Dominguez Hills in Clinical Psychology with a focus on Marriage and Family Studies. She has been in practice as a therapist for over 25 years. Her clinical experience includes working with children in play therapy,…

MATT FLEISCHMAN, MA, LMFT 46969

Matt Fleischman has over 20 years of counseling experience helping teens, young adults, families, and children with relationship and behavioral challenges. Matt earned his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, and has extensive experience in both private practice and community-based mental health. Matt offers a full range of services for adults, children, couples,…

Jenny Hall, MA, LMFT 46803

Jenny earned her master’s degree from California Graduate Institute and has worked over the past 25 years in roles as a therapist, teacher of secondary education, and administrator. She earned her bachelor’s degree and secondary teaching credential from UCI and worked for many years in public and private schools in Orange County. Her professional career…

HEIDI HEADDING, MA, LMFT 38066

Heidi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist earning her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and has worked over 20 years as a counselor. Her practice involves working with individuals, families, children and adolescents struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety and stress, grief and loss, PTSD, chronic pain, relationship…

Lauren Hopkins, MS, LPCC 15112

Lauren Hopkins has acquired over 7 years of experience serving children, adolescents, adults, and their families in community-based mental health settings. Lauren obtained her B.S. in Child and Adolescent Development with a focus in family and community settings from California State University, Fullerton in 2015. She went on to earn her M.S. in Professional Clinical…

Nadine Katibloo, MA, LMFT 44322

Nadine Katibloo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience treating adults, children, and families. She earned her Master of Arts Degree from Pepperdine University. Having lived in three different countries, Nadine believes that culture is a very important part of everyone’s journey. She has experience working with teens/young adults,…

NICHOLAS LAZARIS PSYD #PSY7038

Dr. Nick Lazaris is a Clinical Psychologist who, for 35 years, has helped those struggling with severe Anxiety, OCD, panic and depression increase their self-confidence, overcome anxiety, enhance the quality of their relationships and develop the ability to consistently live at their personal best regardless of their fear or circumstances. He believes that there is…

Sommer Miranda, MSW, LCSW 110928

Sommer Miranda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned a Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California. She has over 10 years of clinical experience providing individual, family and group therapy to address a wide range of mental health concerns. With special interest in working with adolescents and adults her…

Scott Nelson, PsyD, PSY 27994

Dr. Scott Nelson is a licensed psychologist who earned his Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University Los Angeles. Dr. Nelson’s training as a Clinical Psychologist includes providing therapy and testing services. His experience in therapy includes working with individuals of all ages work through difficult…

CHRISTOPHER PLANT, PHD, PSY 32763

Dr. Plant received his PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and completed his internship and post-doctoral training at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. His professional experience includes work in a variety of clinical and research settings. A few special areas of training include: integration of mental health and well-being…

JASON PON, MS, LMFT 53241

Jason Pon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who earned his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University of Southern California and has worked over 15 years as a counselor in various settings while building experience working with young adults, teenagers, children, and families. His practice interests involve working with individuals, families, adolescents,…

Taylor Pyle, MA, LMFT 142749

Taylor Pyle is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. Her clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. She has experience working with clients who struggle with substance…

Judithann Roberts, MA, LMFT 43186

Judithann obtained her Master’s Degree from Loyola Marymount University with emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Additionally, she is a registered Art Therapist, which is often a very useful way of helping individuals to both express and process emotions, life events and traumas. Judithann brings into her work with clients a great passion for her…

Kristen Roberts, MS, LMFT 50185

Kristen Roberts is a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 17 years of experience treating adults, children, couples and families. She earned her Master of Science in Counseling degree from California State University, Fullerton, and holds a post graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis. Kristen’s professional work includes a broad range of services. Her areas…

Haley Rupe-Salazar, AMFT 145332

Haley Rupe-Salazar is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who earned her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University. Her clinical background and training includes working with a wide range of age groups including children, adolescents, young adults, couples and families. Haley offers a client-centered and collaborative approach to therapy incorporating therapy…

Catherine Thielen PsyD, PSY 30762

Dr. Catherine Thielen is a licensed clinical psychologist with broad range of experience helping individuals and couples work through life’s challenges and mental health and wellness impacted by anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions including substance and alcohol abuse, relationship challenges within families, as well as, personal and professional challenges. She has over two decades of experience…

RAY WEAVER, MA, LMFT 45917

Ray Weaver has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field and works with clients to discover new perspectives and insights for your life’s path while facing and overcoming personal and family challenges. Ray earned his undergraduate degree in business from Texas Christian University and he holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from…

Kristen Ivers Williams, MSW, LCSW 22291

Kristen Ivers Williams, LCSW is a seasoned clinical and forensic social worker and psychotherapist with over twenty years of experience in the profession. Originally from New England, Ms. Ivers-Williams completed her bachelor’s degree at the University of New Hampshire with a Double Major in Political Science and International Affairs and a Minor in Justice Studies.…

Noha Zaki, PsyD PSY Assoc. 94025996

Dr. Noha Zaki received her doctoral degree in Applied Clinical Health Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and has obtained her master’s in counseling psychology from Mount Saint Mary’s University. Her training and areas of interest in clinical practice include helping clients of all ages work through issues of trauma, health and wellness,…