Meet our Psychotherapists

The team at Pacific Mind Health is uniquely built to provide a range of mental health services. Comprised of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, therapists, nurses, patient care coordinators, and treatment technicians, Pacific Mind Health can provide all necessary evaluations and therapies from a single office. Our providers are also specialized in telepsychiatry, which adds an extra element of convenience for our patients. 

To view associate clinician and intern clinician team or to schedule an appointment on the online scheduling portal, visit our Pacific Mind Spa page.

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Veronica Calkins, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Supervising Clinical Psychotherapist

A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships.  Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment.  Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

​She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy.  She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation. Veronica is also a pioneer and clinical instructor in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAT).  ​She is an expert consultant and Board of Behavioral Sciences clinical supervisor. Her work and training includes Harbor UCLA, Men and Women’s Jail, Kaiser Permanente, and the Los Angeles County Psychiatric Mobile Response Team.
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​Bahareh Saidian, LCSW
​Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Psychotherapist

Bahareh is a licensed psychotherapist with more than 20 years experience with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings. She has worked in schools, forensic settings, residential treatment, and outpatient mental health treatment.

Bahareh obtained her Bachelor in Arts in Psychology from California State University Fullerton and obtained her Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California. She specializes in addiction-related issues (addiction, transition from residential treatment, family support), adolescents and parenting, codependency, relationship issues, depression, trauma, anxiety, life stressors, and grief/loss. She is a Grief Recovery Specialist where treatment is focused on helping grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship.

Her experience has taught her to be patient and trust the process. She firmly believes that successful treatment involves creating a safe space for patients with empathy, authenticity, and compassion.

Lily Yu, LCSW
​Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Psychotherapist

I am a licensed psychotherapist that provides a safe and empathetic space to talk. Whether it’s stress, grief, past hurts, or whatever it may be, this time is for you to process and heal. I use a strengths-based and holistic approach to reflect, guide, and build personal insight.

A little about myself: I received my Master’s in Social Welfare from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). I worked clinically with diverse populations (across ages, ethnicities/cultures, gender identities) in school and community mental health settings. I am certified in Family Connections, The Incredible Years, and Seeking Safety. My specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and cultural identity.

I look forward to meeting you!
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Kali Riley, LCSW, CATP, CGP
​Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Psychotherapist

Kali is a Licensed Psychotherapist who obtained her Bachelor's of Social Work and Master's of Social Work at the University of Southern Indiana. Kali specializes in adolescents and adults with trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and grief. Kali is a Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP) and Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP). 

Some modalities Kali is trained in are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Individual Family Systems (IFS). Kali believes that each client is unique and requires an individualized treatment approach. She has worked with diverse populations and in multiple settings such as school, outpatient, home-based, and teletherapy. 
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Kali is passionate about building trust and connection with her patients in order to provide a safe and secure space that allows for the healing journey.

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To schedule online, please visit us at our Pacific Mind Spa page.

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