Community

Below you will find a listing of health practitioners who practice out of the WCTC office.

Board of Directors

Sue Shrinkle, MS LMFT

Sue is the founder of WCTC, A Licensed Marriage & Family Therapy Corporation. She serves as the President and Director of the Board.

Kristy Malone, MS LMFT

Kristy is a Board Member and Founding Member of WCTC, A Licensed Marriage & Family Therapy Corporation. She is also in private practice in Encinitas.

Sue Shrinkle, MS LMFT

President

Sue is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the state of California (#86786). She began her career in 2010, working with adolescents and their families in the school setting. After graduating from her Masters program, she worked with United States veterans at a treatment facility, addressing a wide range of needs from homelessness to addiction to family dynamics. It was at this internship where she developed a passion for working with trauma in all its forms. In 2012, Sue began working in private practice, offering office-based therapy to adolescents and adults. Upon receiving her license in 2015, Sue started providing behavioral consultation to parents of children with developmental disabilities. Most recently, Sue has worked in the substance abuse field and founded WCTC. She is also certified in Integrative Medicine for Mental Health.

Sue is currently out of the office on a leave of absence. She is not accepting new clients at this time.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Lic # 86786

Kristy Malone, MS LMFT, NTP

Founding member

As a practitioner trained in both mental health and functional nutrition, I take a holistic approach to mental health that addresses biological, psychological, and psychosocial factors. Using EMDR and other modalities I help clients heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, navigate life transitions, and cope effectively with stress.

People often seek therapy when they are feeling less confident in themselves or their ability to cope. I take a strengths-based approach to help my clients better understand and utilize their own unique strengths and build resilience for future obstacles. It is my goal that therapy will leave you feeling more confident in yourself and with new tools to use.

I am trained in EMDR therapy and have successfully treated clients for traumatic events, attachment injuries and adverse childhood experiences, anxiety disorders, and a variety of other issues. 

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Lic #115688 

Kristen Goodell, MA LMFT

I graduated with a BA from the University of San Diego and an MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. While in school I worked in Human Resources, office administration and recruiting. I always had a passion for working with people! After graduating with my Masters I started working at a non-profit Mental Health Systems Center helping adults struggling with substance abuse and mental health challenges. I then went to work at a non-profit residential facility for children / adolescents struggling with trauma and emotional and behavioral disorders. Here is where I grew to love working with teens! I currently have worked in private practice since 2016 helping children, teens and adults treating a broad range of mental health disorders and interpersonal issues.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Lic #98258

Keina Lazare, MA LMFT

I invite you to a safe haven for self-discovery and the opportunity to address the issues that have been hindering you. I provide a warm, welcoming and supportive environment for clients. I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals and their families. Whatever your journey, I can provide the support you need to ensure your success.

I specialize in working with individuals, families, adolescents and veterans, helping clients with life transitions, disorders, depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, parenting and relationship issues. I utilize a variety of techniques best suited to meet the client's needs. I aim to help you reach your goals and improve your well-being.

I understand that making a decision to begin making changes is hard. I am here to support and guide towards reaching your goals. Please feel free to call/email me so we can discuss how I can best help. I hope to hear from you so we can start on your journey together.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Lic #122232

NUTRITION BLISS, JEN MARTINSEN, IFNCP, CIHC

Hi! I’m a functional nutritionist, holistic health coach and speaker supporting women to understanding their bodies, feel good, and get inspired. Following a successful career in the corporate wellness industry for over a decade, I found myself uninspired, facing personal symptoms that included insomnia, low energy, & acne, and a young baby facing unexplained weight loss & lethargy. It led me down a path looking for answers, knowing deep down there was a better way.

The more I learned, the more I experienced, the more I wanted to know. What began as a passion project to heal my son, became a whole lot more. I soon realized I wasn’t the only woman confused on how to best support myself, not being understood in doctors’ offices, and struggling to find someone to help. Like my own journey, my education & practice have followed my curiosity.

I quickly discovered there is never just one path to healing your body. And if I’m going to lead you through this process, I want to offer more than just nutrition guidance. So, yes, I’m an Integrative & Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner and a Certified International Health Coach. I have also studied clinical nutrition, stress management techniques including breath work & meditation, mindset practices, herbal medicine, and more. In my practice, I offer individual functional nutrition consultation, group programs, and my signature program, The IntuitiveMethod ™, that combines nutrition, mindset, lifestyle, and stress reduction skills with listening to your own body.

Mandy S. Chuey, LCSW

I value being a warm empathetic listener who can help you gain insight and offer support. I believe therapy is a collaborative process between the client and the therapist.

Reaching outside yourself for support takes courage. As your therapist, we can work together to help you with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship struggles. I offer an open minded and non judgmental approach. I believe that true change comes from a strong alliance between client and therapist. Therapy is not an action that is done "to you" but a journey we are on together.

My hope is that together, we can get you to a place of peace, balance and happiness. I believe in the deep healing through EMDR and have seen first hand the amazing transformation in clients addressing distressing events or past traumas.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Lic # 28681

Rhonda E. Allen, LCSW

Rhonda is a licensed Clinical Social Worker in California (#99318) with 15 years of mental health experience in various settings, including community mental health agencies and substance use treatment centers. Rhonda holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, and in 2015 she obtained her master's degree in behavioral and mental health social work from the University of Southern California. While at USC, Rhonda completed a rigorous clinical internship with the USC telehealth clinic, providing adult and adolescent outpatient behavioral health services using video technology and evidenced-based care. Since that time, Rhonda has provided therapeutic counseling to older adults with serious mental illness and, for the past five years, to women experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Rhonda takes a client-centered, strengths-based, holistic approach to help women achieve freedom from controlling mental health conditions and live as the best version of themselves. She is enthusiastic about assisting women in developing self-compassion and resiliency, which are necessary to endure and overcome future challenges. Rhonda is exceptional in establishing a trusting, caring, and respectful counseling relationship, vital to therapeutic success. Her clients share, explore, and challenge emotional, situational, and relationship issues in a safe, non-judgmental, empathetic space.

 Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Lic # 99318