Jonathan Meza LPCC

01/23/2026

I shared these thoughts with some colleagues today, about why these moments feel so unbearable: it is always the children who absorb the deepest shockwaves of the worst policies imaginable. Their bodies, their futures, their sense of safety become collateral in systems that were never built with their protection in mind.

What happened to little Liam, is a reminder of why our role matters so fiercely right now. As healers, clinicians, and community caretakers, our front line is not just crisis response…it’s shaping the world that will greet these kids when the dust settles. As much as I feel the heaviness, I want to funnel that feeling and turn it into energy and determination.

When institutions fail them, we have to become the counterweight:

✊🏼 bearing witness to their pain

✊🏽 holding space for families who are terrified

✊🏾 interrupting cycles of dehumanization wherever we can

✊🏻 modeling the compassion and justice we want them to inherit

We have to remember to not let despair isolate us. Community is one of the few things that cannot be taken from us, and leaning on each other is our strategy, and our survival, and our resistance. Keep your heads up everyone, por favor lloren when you need to, but believe we're going to get through this together.

12/08/2025

Always a great time connecting and catching up with this great group of practice owners/friends! With so much going on around us and within us, it's nice to know we're in it together.

12/06/2025

We are thrilled to welcome Celeste Gallegos Vazquez, LCSW as the newest member of our practice!

Celeste brings valuable experience supporting children, adolescents, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. She is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and trained in Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP), offering evidence-based care for trauma recovery, anxiety, and depression.

As a Mexican immigrant, Celeste values cultural strengths and understands the challenges of acculturation. She provides bilingual services in English and Spanish, ensuring clients feel supported, understood, and empowered throughout their healing journey.

We are honored to have Celeste on our team and excited for the compassionate, culturally responsive care she will bring to our community!

11/05/2025

10/30/2025

Hola! I'm Rosalba Gama-Hernandez, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist passionate about supporting healing, growth, and cultural connection. Whether you're navigating life transitions, exploring identity, or seeking a space to feel truly seen—I'm here to walk alongside you. Let’s begin your journey toward wellness, together. 🌿

07/22/2025

🌿 Healing Together 💬 Join us for a free 2-hour virtual wellness workshop designed for California communities impacted by recent ICE raids. This safe space will offer tools for emotional support, guided healing practices, and solidarity.

Let’s come together to uplift, restore, and empower. (link in bio)

05/02/2025

🧠 **Mental Health Matters** 💙

Since 1949, May has been a time to shine a light on mental well-being—back when the conversation was almost nonexistent. The message? Simple, yet groundbreaking: mental health deserves the same care as physical health.

Fast forward to today, and the need remains urgent:
✔️ 1 in 5 U.S. adults struggle with anxiety
✔️ 1 in 3 are chronically sleep-deprived
✔️ 77% report frequent stress

The numbers say it loud and clear—mental health affects us all. Let's break the stigma, share resources, and support each other. Because no one should struggle in silence. 💚

Tag someone who might need this reminder today. 💙

02/04/2025

Please welcome Dr. Giselle Soler Lopez, our new Licensed Psychologist with over a decade of experience! She specializes in adult children of immigrants, young adults, and professionals. As a Salvadoran-American, she understands the challenges of navigating multiple cultures, family, and personal identity. Her warm, collaborative approach has also been applied in the treatment of immigrant survivors of trauma. She is committed to helping clients align their lives with their values.

12/18/2024

My new buddy and latest addition to the family, Willow, dropped by for a surprise visit to the office. 😁 By the way, service dogs and ESA's are welcome at AXOLOT CENTER Mental Health Counseling! www.axolotcenter.com

12/10/2024

As a Latinx Therapy Directory member, I was selected to participate in a special project and I am excited for it to be released soon. Here's a sneak peek.

12/04/2024

Grateful to have Angelica on the team! Her goal is to create a welcoming environment where clients can begin their own healing journeys. She believes each person can create positive changes for themselves through education, community, support, and encouragement. As a first-generation Mexican American college graduate, Angelica is passionate about helping the Latin-o/a/x community through the challenges life can bring. Currently accepting clients!