Kalisha Koran Brown, Clinical Therapist #LCSW99995

Kalisha Brown founded Breaking Cycles Counseling with the mission to provide mental health support for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and interpersonal or relationship issues. She recognized a significant gap in mental health services for low- to moderate-income individuals, as well as the need to address cultural biases within therapy. Driven by a passion to offer accessible, culturally competent care, Kalisha created a group practice where individuals could receive the mental health support they needed without financial barriers. Breaking Cycles Counseling focuses on empowering clients to break free from harmful patterns, fostering emotional well-being, and improving relationships in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Darren Wilson, Associate Clinical Counselor #APCC12208

Darren received his Masters Degree in Multicultural Community Counseling and Social Justice Education at San Diego State University and his Bachelors degree in Psychology with a minor in Counseling and Social Change, which has provided him with the background to effectively serve varying cultures, sexualities, creeds, socioeconomic status, and backgrounds. His goal is to provide a person centered approach to empower the client to recognize their own strengths and use their own autonomy to enact their change process, while also helping the client increase awareness of the various social and cultural factors that influence their view of the world around them. Darren also uses evidence based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to equip individuals with tools to aid in change. He is passionate about serving clients that come from marginalized and underrepresented communities of color, as well as LGBTQIA+ population.

Cecilia Huerta-Mateo, Associate Therapist, #AMFT138055

Cecilia creates a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to openly express themselves. Cecilia earned both a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Phoenix. She works collaboratively with clients to develop personalized treatment plans based on their unique needs. As a Spanish speaking Latina, Cecilia emphasizes client-centered care and uses mindfulness practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI), to empower clients to heal and grow. Cecilia has gained experience in a variety of settings, including mental health stabilization unit where she supported clients with diverse mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use disorders, dual diagnoses, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, trauma, PTSD and Wraparound Services. These experiences have fueled her passion for providing direct care to individuals struggling with their mental health.