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,...

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 a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences,...

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. He also holds both...

Dr. Alison Lee is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California (PSY 16130) with over 25 years of experience in clinical psychology, health psychology, and neuropsychology. Based in Agoura Hills, California, Dr. Lee has extensive expertise in neurocognitive assessment, psychiatric evaluation of adult and geriatric populations, chronic pain, and the cognitive and functional impact of psychological and neurological disorders. Dr. Lee completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles (1994), where she also...

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...

Dr. Arezoo Esfahani is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience providing culturally sensitive mental health services to transitional-age youth, adults, and older adults. Bilingual in English and Farsi, she has worked in diverse clinical settings including community mental health clinics, inpatient facilities, college counseling centers, and forensic agencies. Dr. Esfahani specializes in the assessment and treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, co-occurring disorders, borderline personality disorder, and emotional dysregulation. She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the...

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...

Dr. Artin Baghramian, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY34002) with extensive experience in clinical and forensic settings providing psychotherapy and psychological assessment. He is the owner and practitioner of a private practice in Los Angeles, California where he provides specialized therapy to adolescents, adults, older adults, and couples. Dr. Baghramian utilizes evidence-based approaches, including psychodynamic, family systems, humanistic, and behavioral therapy. He treats patients from diverse populations with a wide range of mental health conditions. Dr. Baghramian also works...