Specializes in:

Certified in:

Specializes in:

Certified in:

  • EMDR

  • PTSD

  • Trauma

  • Addiction

  • Self Care

  • HeartMath

  • Athletic and Performer Peak Performance 

  • Forensic Traumatology

  • Neuro-linguistic Programming

  • Master Practitioner

  • Master Hypnotherapist

  • Professional Executive Coach 

  • HeartMath Practitioner

  • EMDR Therapy Consultant

  • Sports & Performance Psychology

Education:

Education:

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology​

Doctor of Clinical Psychology 

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COVID-19 Update: Therapists at Coherence Associates are here for you & your family during this unprecedented time in history. We are a healthcare clinic and abide by the state and local guidelines for the safety of all. We are currently seeing vaccinated clients in-person. We continue to offer Telehealth services for all clients in the state of California. Read more here about strategies for successful Telehealth sessions with your therapist. Please call us with any questions and to set up your appointment. 760-942-8663

coherence associates inc. 

A California Professional Individual & Family Counseling Corporation

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    Don't Ask, Don't Tell
    Julianne Randles
    • Jun 26
    • 3 min

    Don't Ask, Don't Tell

    September 20, 2011, I was sitting behind the ops desk in the 86th FTS at Laughlin AFB, TX just doing my work when the Top 3 turned on the ne
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    Telemedicine & Telehealth:Getting the Help You Need, When and Where You Need It, Can Make a World oF
    Sara Gilman
    • Jun 6
    • 3 min

    Telemedicine & Telehealth:Getting the Help You Need, When and Where You Need It, Can Make a World oF

    What is meant by ‘telemedicine’ or ‘telehealth’? In 1996 California passed legislation regulating the practice of “telemedicine.” This defin
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    “It’s Not That Bad, So I Don’t Need Therapy” — Why Therapy Isn’t Just for People in Crisis
    Jeremy Larsen
    • May 12
    • 4 min

    “It’s Not That Bad, So I Don’t Need Therapy” — Why Therapy Isn’t Just for People in Crisis

    I can’t tell you how many times I have had people I know say something along the lines of “Well I don’t know if it’s bad enough for therapy.
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    I Can’t Sleep: How can I fight insomnia?
    coherenceassociates
    • Apr 22
    • 5 min

    I Can’t Sleep: How can I fight insomnia?

    If you regularly have the experience of having a hard time falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early, you might have wondered,
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    Did you know stress could be good for you? How do you deal with stress?
    coherenceassociates
    • Apr 22
    • 6 min

    Did you know stress could be good for you? How do you deal with stress?

    Dealing with the stressors of life can help you build resilience, or break you down bit by bit, depending on what you do. What does stress
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    Essential Oils- A Revoilution
    coherenceassociates
    • Apr 21
    • 3 min

    Essential Oils- A Revoilution

    Essential Oils- A Revoilution There is something in the air these days. You may have noticed it at a chiropractor’s office, your friend’s ho
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    First Responder Stress — Are we supporting our First Responders, so they can continue to support us?
    Sara Gilman
    • Apr 16
    • 3 min

    First Responder Stress — Are we supporting our First Responders, so they can continue to support us?

    First Responders include a long list of individuals in a variety jobs; Firefighters, Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians, Dispatchers,
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    Do I Need to Go to Rehab?: Levels of Care
    Jeremy Larsen
    • Apr 14
    • 4 min

    Do I Need to Go to Rehab?: Levels of Care

    Should I go to (or should I send _______ to) rehab? This is a question a lot of people ask when they, or someone they love, are struggling w
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    Deciphering the Code: Balancing Intimacy and Autonomy in Relationships
    Walt Ferris
    • Feb 2
    • 4 min

    Deciphering the Code: Balancing Intimacy and Autonomy in Relationships

    We as individuals learn about attachment from the inside-out and the outside-in. From the very beginning, from shortly after conception, we
    81 views0 comments
    Your Best is Good Enough: Why Sometimes You Need to Go Easy on Yourself
    Jeremy Larsen
    • Oct 5, 2021
    • 3 min

    Your Best is Good Enough: Why Sometimes You Need to Go Easy on Yourself

    For those of us who are driven, hardworking, motivated, type A people, going easy on ourselves can be a challenge. I always feel like I hav
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    You're Not Alone: How Do I Get Through Mental Illness
    Jeremy Larsen
    • Sep 11, 2021
    • 8 min

    You're Not Alone: How Do I Get Through Mental Illness

    Trigger Warning: Suicide, PTSD, Sexual Assault, Addiction This will include some self disclosure of trauma and suicidal thoughts, as well as
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    Bringing Life to The Relationship Narrative:
    Walt Ferris
    • Aug 31, 2021
    • 4 min

    Bringing Life to The Relationship Narrative:

    I’ve known my wife by heart for the past 40 years. From the very beginning we fell into a conversation about our lives, and we have not...
    217 views0 comments
    4 Ways to Commemorate a Loss Anniversary - part 4 in Grief Series
    coherenceassociates
    • Jul 29, 2021
    • 3 min

    4 Ways to Commemorate a Loss Anniversary - part 4 in Grief Series

    Even if you have been coping well, the anniversary of a loss can hit you hard. It can raise a variety of emotions, even ones you’ve already
    7 views0 comments
    5 Ways to Support a Grieving Loved One - part 3 in Grief Series
    coherenceassociates
    • Jul 23, 2021
    • 3 min

    5 Ways to Support a Grieving Loved One - part 3 in Grief Series

    If you are supporting a family member or friend who is grieving a loss, you may feel uncomfortable, confused, and, above all, helpless.
    12 views0 comments
    Sports Psychology: Striving for Perfection in Sport – Does it help or hinder your performance?
    Sara Gilman
    • Jul 21, 2021
    • 3 min

    Sports Psychology: Striving for Perfection in Sport – Does it help or hinder your performance?

    When striving for excellence becomes crippling perfectionism. Research in the past decade is evolving rapidly regarding the influence of p
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    5 Ways to Cope with Loss and Grief- part 2 in Grief Series
    coherenceassociates
    • Jul 20, 2021
    • 4 min

    5 Ways to Cope with Loss and Grief- part 2 in Grief Series

    Loss is universal, which means that, in one way or another, everyone has dealt with it. When you lose someone or something, you will likel
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    I’m Grieving: Am I Normal or Losing It? - part 1 in Grief Series
    coherenceassociates
    • Jul 19, 2021
    • 4 min

    I’m Grieving: Am I Normal or Losing It? - part 1 in Grief Series

    You just lost someone. Maybe to death, a break-up, or divorce. Or maybe you lost something - your job to retirement or your health to an ill
    12 views0 comments
    Sports Psychology: SPORTS INDUCED ANXIETY… USE IT OR LOSE IT!
    Sara Gilman
    • Jul 17, 2021
    • 4 min

    Sports Psychology: SPORTS INDUCED ANXIETY… USE IT OR LOSE IT!

    Every athlete experiences various levels of anxiety; it can be a blessing or a curse, depending on your relationship with it.
    56 views0 comments
    7 Easy Ways to Manage Your Time Better
    Jeremy Larsen
    • Jul 12, 2021
    • 5 min

    7 Easy Ways to Manage Your Time Better

    What is one thing that we all wish we had more of? Which can never be bought or sold? Which can never come back once it is gone? The answer
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