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Monima Wellness Center
Monima Wellness Center
About Monima Wellness Center
Care that truly addresses and honors the gender-specific needs of women can be difficult to find. Monima Wellness Center recognizes the distinct challenges women face in mental health and substance use recovery, providing individualized care that integrates both traditional and alternative therapies to create a more balanced and supportive healing experience.
Reconnect with a More Complete Sense of Well-Being
Monima views mental health as multifaceted, with mind, body, and spirit all interconnecting. They blend evidence-based therapies, like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), with holistic modalities, such as reiki and sound healing. Their team is dedicated to helping each client reach meaningful breakthroughs in their wellness journey, while building a strong foundation for lasting recovery.
Continue Healing with Stability and Connection
Situated in a vibrant, central area of scenic San Diego, the center offers a thoughtfully designed healing environment for women and female-identifying individuals seeking progressive mental health care within a supportive community. Monima also partners with Ohana Recovery Residences to provide seamless access to transitional living, helping clients maintain stability and connection as they continue their recovery in outpatient programs.
Feel Empowered by a Network That Understands
A connected community rooted in shared recovery goals helps clients build the skills and confidence needed to navigate life beyond treatment. Through monthly wellness gatherings, weekly virtual groups, and an exclusive Monima recovery app, alumni remain supported by an ongoing network that fosters connection, empowerment, and accountability.
Center Overview
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Meet Your Care Team

Dr. Max Doshay
CEO, Co-Founder
MA, PsyD

Nicole Simpson
Chief Development Officer, Co-Founder

Molly Maddocks
Chief Operations Officer, Co-Founder

Kat Grassetti
Clinical Director, EMDR Practitioner
LCSW

Grace West
Assistant Clinical Director, EMDR Practitioner
LCSW

Dr. Sarita Shah
Psychiatrist
MD, PhD

Jill Sexton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
NP

Dr. Shannon Franklin
Director of Clinical Training

TJ Woodward
Chief Wellness Officer

Dr. Anita Lee Davis
Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
DC, LAC

Dr. Lucy Love
Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
DC

Dr. Judy Lelie Ferguson
Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
DC, LAC

Stephanie Wurster
Clinician, Group Experience and Dynamics Specialist
LMFT

Dr. Katarina Thatcher
Addiction and Thought Disorder Specialist, EMDR Practitioner

Dr. Corrine Hufford
Clinician

Emily Jarrell
Clinician, EMDR Practitioner
LMFT

Renika Battles
Clinician, EMDR Practitioner
LCSW

Heather Pederson
Clinician
LMFT

Julia Paraiso
Clinician, Staff Development and Training Coordinator
ASW

Jessica Mack
Clinician, EMDR Practitioner
LCSW

Dr. Mae Casanova
Clinician, EMDR Practitioner
MS, PsyD

Dr. Kirstyn Perry
Director of Neuropsychological Assessment, EMDR Practitioner
MA, PsyD

Stacy Whitney
Case Manager

Madison Jahnke
Case Manager

Susan Van Note
Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner & Craniosacral Therapist

Dr. Rose Schlaff
Doctor of Physical Therapy

Julia Blato
Clinical Hypnotist
MSc, NBC-HWC

Catherine Bajo
Mental Health Technician

Amanda Muñoz
Mental Health Technician

Elizabeth Alvillar
Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor
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