About Me: 

​I’ve always wanted to help others. Being a first generation Latinx I saw that mental health and wellness was something that was not talked about or explored in my community. I attended University of California San Diego, and graduated with B.Sc. in Psychology with a specialization in Neuroscience and Behavior. I worked for a number of years in an adolescence substance use lab before attending University of San Diego to obtain my M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Since graduating I’ve worked as a bilingual English/Spanish therapist in private practices, non profits, and school settings. ​

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​Who I am as a therapist: 

I believe in promoting well-being for all by helping clients with their mental health, family dynamics, behavior modification, and being an ear to listen about what it means to be a teen in today’s world. I use evidence based modalities to help my clients in this growth.

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​Why I love what I do:

I feel that it is important to offer support to all and to help break down barriers and stigmatization in mental health wellness. It is honestly a privilege to be part of someone’s team to help them live their best possible life. I truly feel honored to be part of each of my clients’ journeys and how to best support them. ​

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My areas of focus include, but are not limited to:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Self-esteem
• Social/Communication skills
• Boundaries and self-care
• Self-exploration and identity
• Life transitions and adjustment
• Cultural/Racial issues
• Behavioral challenges
• Emotional dysregulation
• Academic and school challenges
• Career counseling
• Personal growth
• Neurodiversity friendly
• LGBTQIA+
• Parent consultation/coaching
• Relationship struggles
• Trauma

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Kimberly Macias is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC 5752)  who is supervised by Jennifer Gonzalez ( LMFT98444)