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Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. Avada Health focuses on you as if it was our own family.

Strategy + Support Focus

Real-life Strategy to Reach Your Goals.

Personalized Care That Leads to Real Change

No two healing journeys are the same. That’s why our therapists take time to understandyour unique story—and create a plan that fits your needs, notthe other way around.

  • Collaborative, goal-oriented therapy tailored to you

  • Evidence-based approaches grounded in neuroscience

  • Ongoing check-ins to track progress and pivot if needed

  • A space tofeel safe, seen, and supported

Commitment to Inclusion & Impact

Diverse Perspectives. One Shared Mission.

We Strive For Global Diversity

Healing happens in community. We are proud to serve people from all walks of life—andto reflect that diversity inour team of therapists.

500+

Converted users

90%

Report Stronger Emotional Resilience

100%

Committed to Culturally-Responsive Care

MEET OUR DOCTORS

Natasha Vargas, ACSW

Associate Clinical Social Worker

Natasha Vargas is an Associate Clinical Social Worker and proud Marine Corps veteran with a Master’s in Social Work from Florida International University. She brings two years of experience supporting individuals in both residential and outpatient substance use treatment settings, as well as through telehealth services.

Natasha takes an empathetic, strength-based, and client-centered approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Psychoeducation. She is passionate about empowering individuals to build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and take meaningful steps toward healing.

Her goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to explore challenges and work toward lasting, positive change.

Megan Caverly, ACSW

Associate Clinical Social Worker (#124485)

Hi, I’m Megan Caverly—an Associate Clinical Social Worker dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I chose the field of social work out of a deep commitment to advocacy and a passion for creating spaces where people feel truly heard, valued, and supported.

My therapeutic approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and strengths-based strategies to foster emotional well-being and personal growth. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California and am currently working under clinical supervision toward full licensure.

I offer hybrid therapy options to best meet my clients’ needs—with in-person sessions available at our San Diego office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and telehealth appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Whether you’re facing a major life transition or simply looking for space to process and grow, I aim to create a supportive and affirming environment where you can build resilience, deepen self-awareness, and move toward meaningful change.

Javier Crespo

Associate Mental Health Provider

As a bilingual and multicultural Associate Mental Health Provider, Javier Crespo brings a compassionate, evidence-based approach to supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families through pivotal life transitions.

Javier integrates modalities such as EMDR for trauma, CBT and DBT for emotional regulation, and Motivational Interviewing to build resilience and foster meaningful personal growth. He specializes in grief therapy and has extensive experience providing crisis support to individuals across diverse communities in San Diego, CA.

With a strong commitment to personalized care, Javier collaborates with each client to develop tailored treatment plans that reflect their unique needs—helping them navigate challenges and move toward lasting empowerment and well-being.

Natasha takes an empathetic, strength-based, and client-centered approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Psychoeducation. She is passionate about empowering individuals to build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and take meaningful steps toward healing.

Her goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to explore challenges and work toward lasting, positive change.

Jasmine Salcedo, Associate Therapist

M.A. in Counseling Psychology | Ph.D. Candidate

As a first-generation Latina therapist, I deeply understand the complexities of navigating multiple cultural identities, balancing family expectations, and working through life transitions. My lived experience allows me to bring a compassionate, culturally sensitive lens to therapy—creating a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to be seen, heard, and empowered.

I hold a Master’s in Counseling Psychology and am currently pursuing my Ph.D., with a focus on helping individuals build self-esteem, process family dynamics, manage anxiety and depression, and move through meaningful life changes. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, authenticity, and empowerment.

I integrate evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and narrative therapy to help clients explore their inner world, uncover patterns, and create lasting change. Whether you’re navigating generational trauma, facing identity struggles, or simply trying to find peace in the chaos, I’m here to support your journey toward resilience, clarity, and self-compassion.

Together, we’ll create a path forward that aligns with your values and honors your lived experience—so you can step fully into your most authentic self.

Natasha takes an empathetic, strength-based, and client-centered approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Psychoeducation. She is passionate about empowering individuals to build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and take meaningful steps toward healing.

Her goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to explore challenges and work toward lasting, positive change.

Best solutions

Real-life Strategy to Reach Your Goals.

Collaboration That Elevates Client Care

Behind every therapist at our clinic is a supportive team of supervisors, peers, and clinical leaders. We work together — sharing insights, reviewing cases, and staying at the forefront of mental health care — to ensure every client gets the highest level of support.

  • Weekly case consultation and supervision

  • Cross-collaborative treatment planning

  • Commitment to ongoing clinical education

  • Backed by a diverse, experienced leadership team