Our mission is to support clients in achieving mental wellness and a fulfilling life for themselves and their loved ones. We address various emotional and behavioral challenges. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling with life’s pressures, or finding it difficult to navigate major changes, we’re ready to help. Reach out to us – we’re committed to being there when you need support.
Caroline Hawkes, AMFT #158035
I am deeply passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life’s challenges and discover pathways to growth and healing. I earned my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and, through my extensive training and experience, have had the privilege of working with clients of all ages across diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
I find fulfillment in helping adolescents and teens work through the complexities of growing up—from identity questions and peer pressure to family conflicts and academic stress. These formative years can feel overwhelming, and I understand that beneath every challenging behavior or difficult emotion is a young person trying to make sense of their world.
I know starting therapy takes tremendous courage and can feel intimidating, building a strong, trusting relationship is always my top priority. I strive to create a genuinely safe and welcoming space where clients feel heard, understood, and unconditionally supported as they work toward meaningful change.
I have extensive experience helping clients with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, complex family dynamics, grief and loss, major life transitions, relationship and interpersonal struggles, trauma, and behavioral challenges. My approach is thoughtfully integrative, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), family systems work, and a client-centered framework.
I believe therapy works best when it’s engaging and tailored to each individual’s unique needs and learning style. With creativity and flexibility, I meet each person exactly where they are and support them in navigating their specific challenges. My goal is to empower clients with practical tools, deep insights, and lasting coping strategies to help them build healthier, more authentic, and genuinely fulfilling lives.
Allie Craig, AMFT #158893
Hi everyone! My name is Allie Craig, and I believe in healing through connection. I’m an associate therapist with my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University. I am passionate about walking alongside individuals, children, and families as they navigate life’s challenges and create meaningful change. My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and person-centered—I believe that healing happens when clients feel truly seen, understood, and supported.
As a therapist, I deeply value tailoring each session to the unique needs and personality of my client. Whether through play and creative expression with children, or thoughtful dialogue with adults and families, I aim to create a safe, nurturing space where growth and resilience can flourish. I believe in a holistic approach to wellness and healing, supporting not only mental and emotional well-being, but also the ways our relationships, environments, and daily practices shape our lives.
My clinical experience has given me the privilege of working with diverse populations in school-based, community, and private settings. I have worked supporting clients with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, family stress, and life transitions. I’ve also served as a crisis counselor, which taught me the importance of presence, compassion, and meeting clients exactly where they are.
At the heart of my work is a deep belief that therapy is not “one size fits all”, and I honor my clients for all aspects of who they are. I put my full heart into everything I do, and my hope is that you feel this care and dedication in our time together!
Rachel Rawley, AMFT #151692, APCC #18215
Throughout my life, I have been awed by the power of caring questions that bring insight to those who answer thoughtfully. When my high school counselor helped me in this way, I knew I wanted to help people who struggled to be heard and to understand themselves, so they could live authentically and with more love and peace.
However, I first became a special education teacher and worked in this field for several years. I enjoyed teaching and tutoring but was fortunate to find an opportunity to pursue my chosen career after raising my three children as a single parent. I continue to grow and learn as a parent of grown children, one of whom has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, and another who has gender challenges while they are transitioning.
I have experience working with children, teens, adults, and families, and I’ve worked in schools, including residential settings, in hospitals, and courts. I have earned two master’s degrees, in Special Education from Minnesota State University Moorhead, and, most recently, in Counseling Psychology in 2024 from National University. I have completed a certified clinical trauma professional training program, as well as EMDR and DBT training.
I am dedicated to the empathic process that leads to positive change through supportive therapy. This can be enhanced with somatic methods to stay mindful and psychotherapy to understand the brain’s functioning. Compassion is an essential therapeutic characteristic to help people work through unprocessed grief, emotions, and perceptions that interfere with honest communication and the reward of deepening connection.
Maile Powell, AMFT #165081
Hi, my name is Maile and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who truly believes that the best work happens when a client feels safe, seen, and heard for who they are. My work includes meeting clients where they are, with a belief in a person-centered approach that holds space for acceptance and meaningful change. I draw upon evidence-based practices such as CBT and DBT, while also utilizing a holistic approach that recognizes the power and change that can come from mindfulness, slowing down, learning and regulating our nervous systems, and developing self-compassion for ourselves.
My hope as a therapist is to give you space to come as you are, feel heard, and work toward change at a pace that feels supportive and in alignment with you. I believe you are the expert on your own experience, and my role is to walk alongside you, offer support and perspective, and help you develop the tools to navigate life with greater confidence and self-trust.
I have experience working with teens and adults with a variety of presenting concerns—including eating disorders, interpersonal and relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, suicidal ideation, life changes and transitions, self-esteem, and personality disorders. I value working collaboratively with clients to understand what they are experiencing, as well as the underlying patterns, emotions, and needs that may be contributing to their struggles.
As a former collegiate volleyball athlete, I also have a special interest in working with athletes. I understand how deeply sport can become connected to identity, self-worth, relationships, and our sense of purpose, and I enjoy supporting athletes through performance pressures, transitions, injury, and the challenges of balancing sport with the rest of life.
Outside of work, I enjoy moving my body through yoga, surfing, and volleyball. For myself, self-care looks like being outside in the sun, gentle movement, spending time with the people I love, and listening to my body. I believe that caring for ourselves and our basic needs is one of the key ways we can foster a deeper connection with ourselves and, in turn, with other people.
We provide in-person mental health therapy and counseling to residents throughout north San Diego County, including Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, Cardiff, Leucadia, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Escondido, San Marcos, Rancho Peñasquitos, 4S Ranch, Scripps Ranch, and Vista. We also offer telehealth services to clients throughout California.