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Meet the Team

TODD
Marketing Director

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Meet Our Director

Licensed clinical psychologist and business woman Annette Conway is a warm and intelligent woman whose passion is home-based interventions. She is the owner of Help Therapy, which is a recognized provider of mental health services throughout San Diego County since 1993. Dr. Conway has a special interest in assessing and treating older adults, and believes expanding treatment to home visits removes two barriers that prevent individuals from seeking and obtaining psychological help—accessibility and the fear of being stigmatized.

In her private practice, Dr. Conway practice treats a broad spectrum of difficulties using cognitive-behavioral techniques. Most recently, Dr. Conway has studied Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Positive Psychology, and believes its benefits are far-reaching in de-stigmatizing mental health treatment, and in helping people of all ages, children to older adults, manage their everyday stress.

 

Dr. Conway was born and raised in San Diego, earned her B.A. from San Diego State University (Go Aztecs!), and her doctorate from United States International University.  She served as the 2017 President of the San Diego Psychological Association, and joined her esteemed colleagues as a 2019 SDPA Fellow. Dr. Conway currently serves as the President of the San Diego County Council on Aging, and is the Chair of the American Psychological Association, Public Education Committee.

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Dr. Annette Conway

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ALICIA
VA Patient Coordinator

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JEN
Director of Operations

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GINA
Patient Coordinator

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DARAH
Patient Coordinator

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Our Providers

Susan Valoff, LCSW
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Susan Valoff, LCSW

Susan Valoff provides supportive, compassionate counseling for adults and older adults navigating life transitions; living with mental or physical illness; coping with caregiving stressors; and/or dealing with the challenges of aging.

Donna Montegna, LCSW
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Donna Montegna, LCSW

Bio Coming Soon.

Dr. Janelle Fisher, PsyD, MSCP
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Dr. Janelle Fisher, PsyD, MSCP

Life does not require that we be the best, only that we try our best. My primary goal is to assist with this endeavor.

Dr. Kim Mitchell, PsyD
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Dr. Kim Mitchell, PsyD

Dr. Mitchell has many years of experience administering psychological, cognitive, and forensic assessments and writing reports for state and federal agencies, medical groups, and courts. Her approach to assessments is a focus on collaboration with the client. The goal being that the clients feel at ease to talk about the issues that brought them to the evaluation. Her specialties include forensic, medical, disability, bariatric, competency and cognitive evaluations.

Dr. Leanne Self, PsyD
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Dr. Leanne Self, PsyD

Dr. Self received her Psy.D. in Clinical Forensic Psychology from Alliant International University in San Diego, California. She has trained in a variety of clinical and forensic settings. Dr. Self has volunteered an extensive amount of time with veteran organizations. She is passionate about treating individuals struggling with symptoms of trauma, anxiety and chronic pain (including pelvic pain and fibromyalgia). She has been trained to provide therapy utilizing several treatment modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Dr. Self strongly believes in assisting clients in overcoming their struggles by helping them build on their preexisting personal strengths and resiliency.

Tina Burke, MA, LMFT
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Tina Burke, MA, LMFT

It takes tremendous courage and strength to reach out for guidance. Each of us has developed a set of beliefs which shape our world. These beliefs influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I am empathic, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to. I am skilled at helping individuals and couples understand themselves in a new light […]

Sharyl Cavellier, LMFT
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Sharyl Cavellier, LMFT

Hello and welcome! Whether you’re new to therapy or looking to build on the work you've already done, I’m here to support you on your journey. My educational background includes advanced degrees in education and clinical psychology. Professionally, I have spent time working as a teacher, grief counselor in hospice, and therapist in private practice. I grew up in a family with alcohol abuse and narcissism, so I understand living versus thriving. Relationships with proper boundaries feel refreshing and satisfying (...)

Dr. Adrian Camargo Rubly, PsyD
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Dr. Adrian Camargo Rubly, PsyD

Throughout my career I have worked with an array of psychological and psychiatric disorders in both private practice and inpatient hospital settings. During my years spent treating inpatient clients I focused predominantly on crisis management, mental health awareness, coping skills development, and relapse prevention. My work then shifted to private practice. It was in this position that I developed and refined my current approach, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and hypnotherapy/relaxation techniques. It was during my time spent in private practice that I took an interest in psychological evaluations. Within private practice I have been able to focus on psychological evaluations and working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, work related stress, life transition issues, loss and grief related issues, panic attacks, insomnia, coping with medical illnesses, chronic pain, and trauma while continuously educating myself and evolving my practice in these areas.

Dr. Marci Haines, PsyD
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Dr. Marci Haines, PsyD

Marci Haines is a Clinical Psychologist, with Neuropsychology training. She earned a PsyD from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington DC campus, and completed the professional program in Neuropsychological Assessment from University of California, Berkeley.

Dr. Debra Gold
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Dr. Debra Gold

Dr. Debra Gold is a licensed psychologist specializing in psychological evaluations. With extensive experience in pre-surgical clearances—assessing patients’ mental and emotional readiness for medical procedures—she provides thorough and compassionate evaluations to support optimal surgical outcomes. Dr. Gold focuses solely on pre-surgical psychological assessments for Help Therapy clients. However, she also provides counseling services independently and can be contacted outside of Help Therapy for those interested in counseling.

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