Dr Julie Keck Olson, Ph.D.
Center Director and Supervisor Lic. #PSY14768

Dr. Olson says, "Welcome to Santa Margarita Solutions!  Having a personal therapist is like having a personal trainer for your love-life and career, ... someone who assists you to move your life forward toward your dreams and away from emotional pain and conflict. 

As a therapist, I am known to be calm, peaceful, understanding, focused, inspiring, challenging, and fun.  However, there are no quick cures when you are in emotional pain.  I can promise you that your feelings and behavior can change and that you can achieve the goals that you want for yourself if you put into action the ideas and understanding we uncover.  Creating a better life for yourself takes courage and self-awareness.  You will notice as soon as you walk into the Santa Margarita Solutions Center that it is easy to focus on yourself and you will gain a feeling of calm, focused control with higher confidence."




Mariam Harris, MA, Psych Assistant

I am currently completing my Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Argosy University.   My supervisor says I have a natural talent for counseling and helping others to see what they need to do.   If you are not happy and would like to overcome fear and worry, call and let me help you!  Together we will find a solution that will assist you in developing positive patterns and beliefs about yourself and others which will lead you to better cope with your feelings of stress in your daily life. I provide empathy, acceptance and unconditional positive regard in a safe, warm and accepting environment. I will assist you to create strong self-knowledge in order to help you understand what you have and how to use it.

Zoe Rahimi 
PsyD Psychotherapy Practicum Student

“People are like stained glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun's out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is light within.” (Elizabeth Kubler-Ross). Healing takes time. Most of our lives, we muddle through, pushing along until the suffering becomes too much to bear and we are unable to hide it any longer from ourselves and others. I believe that it is at these moments that we are our best. Everyone has it within them; sometimes they just need someone to listen and other times they need some direction and support. Here at Santa Margarita Solutions, our focus is on helping you get back to a functioning life; one that builds upon your strengths rather than looking at what is lacking. I look forward to joining you on your journey.

 

Joann Shaheen Fry, Master's Counseling Intern

Joann is pursuing her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology.  In addition, she is working towards receiving her Doctoral Degree in Psychology.  Her approach to psychotherapy is based on client’s expectations and future goals with the emphasis of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (changing thoughts can change behavior).  Certainly, this process will take place through a safe and supportive environment.  With the help of Farnoosh you may explore past and present stressors that may be effecting your life.

 

Her fees are slightly lower with affordable rates based on the center's sliding scale.

 

Jennifer Rowe, MFTI
Registered Intern #INF56681

Jennifer is a registered Marriage Family Therapist intern with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.  She earned her Masters Degree in Counseling from Webster University and graduated with honors.  She was named Graduate Student of the Year in 2008.  Jennifer comes to Santa Margarita Solutions Center from a residential substance abuse facility.  There she gained extensive experience counseling individuals, couples and families with a wide range of concerns in addition to chemical dependency.  Jennifer can help you with a variety of issues such as strengthening your relationships, reducing your anxiety and depression, building your self-esteem and confidence, managing your stress, resolving grief issues and improving  parenting techniques.  Jennifer is very non-judgmental in her approach and is here to help you get through any obstacles that may be causing emotional pain in your life.  Let her help you find a solution today!

 Shannon Desmond
 PsyD Diagnostic Practicum Student 


 
Cristy Pareti, MFT
PsyD Diagostic Practicum Student