Meet Our Therapists
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Kiran Dave, AMFT
Kiran works with individuals, couples, and families navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges, — with a particular passion for supporting veterans and the military community. She also supports clients navigating sex/pornography addiction, and betrayal trauma, helping them rebuild trust, intimacy, and connection. Her approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Motivational Interviewing. She approaches therapy with genuine curiosity about each client's unique cultural background and lived experience, understanding that healing cannot be separated from the world we grew up in.
Pepperdine University, M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy Registered AMFT #157140
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Alex Marshi, AMFT
Alex specializes in supporting men's mental health, with a focus on working with veterans, as well as individuals navigating life transitions, grief, anxiety, and depression. He provides dedicated, compassionate care for clients dealing with sex addiction, pornography addiction, and betrayal recovery, helping them rebuild trust and foster healthier connections. He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and motivational interviewing—alongside the psychology of humor—to help clients process trauma and achieve lasting emotional well-being.
Antioch University, M.A. in Clinical Psychology
Registered AMFT #159153
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Eliana Nivon, AMFT/APCC, US Army Veteran
Eliana’s work is grounded in trauma-informed, relational, and culturally responsive care. Her clinical approach integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Eliana’s areas of focus include trauma, narcissistic traits, betrayal recovery, relationship dynamics, and multicultural identity, with particular care for clients navigating complex interpersonal experiences.
Pepperdine University, M.A. in Clinical Psychology
Registered AMFT #161186 and APCC #21745
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Aaron Kuyper, AMFT/APCC
Aaron specializes in supporting men - including teens - who are struggling with compulsive behaviors and mental health concerns, such as porn addiction and parasocial virtual relationships. He is also experienced in treating depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and relationship issues. Aaron utilizes an integrated approach drawing from several evidence-based modalities to address immediate symptoms while also assessing for and processing deeper, ingrained traumas for long-term benefit.
Pepperdine University, M.A. in Clinical Psychology
Registered AMFT #157120 and APCC #21239
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Kalaya Irby, AMFT, US Air Force Veteran
Kalaya specializes in addressing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, betrayal and those impacted by infidelity, pornography/sex addiction. Kalaya helps clients foster emotional well-being, build healthier connections, strengthen family bonds and offers a faith-based perspective upon request. Her client-centered approach ensures each individual feels supported and understood on their journey to healing and growth.
California Baptist University, MS in Counseling Psychology; Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy
Registered AMFT #149022
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Lisa Garratt, AMFT
Lisa specializes in providing treatment for individuals, couples, youth, and families who are looking for help navigating trauma/PTSD, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, living as a neurodivergent person, pornography/sex addiction and betrayal recovery. She is skilled at helping couples with communication and diversity issues as well as working with teenagers. She combines knowledge about how the mind and body work together to lower stress, increase focus, and reduce emotional outbursts.
Touro University Worldwide, MA Marriage and Family Therapy Clinical Concentration
Registered AMFT#145107
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Juen Arzadon, APCC/AMFT, US Marine Corps Veteran
Juen specializes in working with military personnel, veterans, and the immigrant community experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, stress, relationship conflicts and sex/porn addiction. Juen provides a culturally sensitive approach that considers your unique background. He integrates evidence-based therapies, including EMDR, tailoring each session to your specific needs and pace. Juen also offers therapy in Tagalog.
National University, M. A. in Counseling Psychology; Emphasis in Professional Clinical Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy
Registered APCC #14817/Registered AMFT #141856
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Jeremy Larson, APCC/AMFT, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist - Associate, US Navy Veteran
Jeremy works with individuals and couples to build better relationships and communication. He has experience working with military personnel, veterans, and law enforcement. He specializes in helping clients experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, stress, relationship conflicts, pornography/sex addiction, and betrayal recovery. Jeremy’s modalities include EMDR and Certified Sex Addiction Therapy.
California State University, Fullerton, M.S. in Counseling; Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling
Registered AMFT #134619/Registered APCC 11886
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Ben Raskin, AMFT, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist - Associate
Ben provides confidential, specialized therapy for betrayed partners, those struggling with sexual addiction, and couples working to rebuild trust. He also offers a weekly group for men seeking recovery from sexual addiction. Through guided discussions, accountability, and evidence-based strategies, members work together to break unhealthy patterns, rebuild trust, and cultivate lasting change.
Cal State University Northridge, MS in Counseling; Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy
Registered AMFT #144342
Co-Founder and Clinical Director
Alex Lerza
Alex is the co-founder and Clinical Director of Integrated Therapy and Recovery. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. He is passionate about developing world-class therapists and building a nurturing, lasting community among our team. He is an experienced therapist, mentor, supervisor and teacher.