Dr. Aleksandra Drecun is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience providing psychological services across diverse populations. She is the founder and CEO of the Association for Compassionate Transformation, Inc., a San Diego–based practice where she provides psychological evaluations, psychotherapy, forensic assessments, fitness-for-duty evaluations, and consulting services. Her work emphasizes culturally competent care, trauma-informed treatment, and the integration of empirically validated therapeutic approaches. Dr. Drecun earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California,...

Alexandra Mari N. Pelonia, Psy.D., PSY 33957 Dr. Alexandra Mari N. Pelonia is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in clinical, forensic, and culturally informed psychological practice. She earned her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in 2019, completing a dissertation on the microaggression experiences of LGBT Filipino immigrants in the United States. She also holds a Master of Arts in Psychology from Alliant International University (2016) and...

Dr. Ali Zandi, Psy.D., M.A.Dr. Ali Zandi is a dual-licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY26391) and Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC49621) in California, with over a decade of clinical, supervisory, and leadership experience across outpatient, academic, and community-based mental health settings. He specializes in neuropsychological and psychological evaluations, and provides evidence-based therapy for individuals across the lifespan. Dr. Zandi earned his Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University in 2012, graduating with distinction and receiving the Clinical Competency Award....

Dr. Butler is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She earned her doctoral degree and master’s degree in clinical psychology at Argosy University in Alameda, California. In addition, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychology and minored in health science at California State University: Hayward, California. Dr. Butler’s administrative and leadership career has included the role of Director of Behavioral Health and Senior Psychologist Specialist which consisted of monitoring and enforcing compliance with government regulations, developing trainings, conducting audits and effectively...

Dr. Amanda Freeman, PhD, PMH-C, is a highly experienced clinical psychologist with a diverse background in both educational and clinical settings. She obtained her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies at Adelphi University, NY, in 2011, after completing a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology with honors at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. Dr. Freeman’s professional expertise is extensive, covering areas such as perinatal mental health, fertility counseling, trauma, and psychodynamic...

Ariel Shidlo, PhD, is a distinguished clinical and forensic psychologist licensed in both California and New York, with over three decades of experience in independent practice. Dr. Shidlo specializes in mental health, forensic evaluations, and the psychological care of trauma in LGBT persons and marginalized communities, particularly asylum seekers and those affected by human rights violations. His expertise encompasses the psychological assessment of diverse populations facing complex sociocultural challenges, and he is widely regarded for his compassionate approach and meticulous...

Asal Houshiarnejad, PsyD Dr. Asal Houshiarnejad is a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialization in pediatric clinical neuropsychology. She completed her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University in 2015, following a Master of Arts in Psychology from the same institution in 2011. Dr. Houshiarnejad earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2007. Her pre-doctoral experience included roles at institutions such as the BARROW Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s...

Ashley M. Brown, Psy.D. Dr. Ashley Brown is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in forensic psychology, with extensive experience in juvenile justice mental health, trauma, and high-risk recidivism populations. She currently serves as a Clinical Psychologist II with the Orange County Health Care Agency’s Clinical Evaluation and Guidance Unit (CEGU), where she provides comprehensive psychological services for detained minors at the Orange County Juvenile Hall. In this role, Dr. Brown conducts diagnostic evaluations, crisis interventions, and psychological testing, and offers...

Benjamin B. DeVore is a licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist with a multifaceted career spanning trauma, neuropsychological assessment, and military mental health. He currently serves at Naval Medical Center San Diego as a neuropsychologist, providing advanced evaluation and treatment for patients with complex neurological and psychological conditions. Dr. DeVore earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Science in Psychology with a neuroscience focus from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He commissioned in the United States Navy and completed a clinical psychology...