About Us
Dr. Vesal Vakili
PsyD., LMFT, Lead Supervisor
She/Her/Hers
Founder| Clinical Psychotherapist & Executive Coach/ Leadership Strategist for Leaders Navigating Growth
Dr. Vakili works with high-performing professionals in demanding roles who are navigating leadership challenges, career advancement, and the personal pressures that come with success. Her work integrates therapy and executive coaching to support clarity, resilience, and sustainable growth—both professionally and personally. She views therapy as a collaborative process and feels deeply privileged to partner with clients on their journey toward meaningful change. Dr. Vakili recognizes the courage it takes to seek support and is committed to providing the highest quality of care in a thoughtful, grounded, and results-oriented environment.
Dr. Vakili is experienced in evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She specializes in working with high-achieving individuals and couples experiencing stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. In addition, she offers Parent Management Training (PMT) and works closely with families raising children with special needs, including ADHD and Autism.
Gazal Vakili
MSHS, C.P.C
Executive Coach | Founder & CEO, FutureSelf™ | Clinical Research & Digital Health Leader
Gazal Vakili is a Certified Professional Life Coach (C.P.C.) and executive coach working with founders, senior leaders, and high-performing professionals navigating growth, transition, and increased responsibility.Her work is grounded in identity-led leadership, helping executives operate from a future-anchored sense of self to strengthen decision-making, leadership presence, and strategic clarity.Gazal brings over 15 years of experience in clinical research and digital health, with academic training in Biology and Psychology and a Master of Health Sciences in Clinical Research. She has also served as a college professor, teaching professional-level courses in clinical trials and research operations.Prior to coaching, she held senior leadership roles within a global pharmaceutical organization, including responsibility for digital health strategy and execution at the country level.She is the founder of FutureSelf, an identity-based leadership framework designed to help leaders mentally and emotionally rehearse future roles before fully stepping into them. Her executive coaching is confidential, non-clinical, and forward-focused.
Veronica Dominguez
MA, LMFT, NPT-C® / Supervisor
She/Her/Hers
“se habla español”
Laal Golbadi
LMFT
She/Her/Hers
The greatest gift you can give someone is the space to be his or her authentic self.”
I cherish the vulnerability it takes to seek support, and my goal as a therapist is to ensure I provide a safe and comfortable space for my clients to feel heard and seen. I have experience in evidence-based therapy techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), as well as long term Psychotherapy such as Psychodynamic therapy.
As a Bilingual AMFT, I specialize in working with teens, adults and couples. My area of specialization is Post-traumatic stress, Suicidal Ideations, Complex Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Veterans at risk of Anxiety and Depression, Relationships, Parenting, Substance use, and Autism.
Michelle Acitelli
AMFT
She/Her/Hers
I am enthusiastic about guiding clients who are experiencing overwhelming life situations or challenges with daily life, relationships, family, academic, and employment experiences. My goal is to establish and maintain rapport through effective working relationships, offering psychoeducation related to life transitions and helping clients set attainable goals that foster healthy, inclusive, and supportive connections.
My therapeutic approach combines talk therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as central methods for healing. Together, these approaches create a trauma-informed, strength-based practice that supports individuals, couples, families, teens, first responders, and veterans facing anxiety, depression, anger, adjustment difficulties, relationship challenges, suicidal ideation, substance use, and complex trauma. I also draw on client-centered methodologies, including Existential, Narrative, CBT, DBT, REBT, and Gestalt, to offer creative exploration of thoughts and ideas, empowering clients to engage in meaningful growth and lasting resilience.
Angel Gray
AMFT
She/Her/Hers
Jamie Gallardo
AMFT
She/Her/Hers
Yuliana Fernandez
AMFT
She/Her/Hers
Maddy Ghorob
J.D., LL.M, MA, AMFT
She/Her/Hers
My path to becoming a therapist has been anything but traditional—and I see that as one of my greatest strengths. I began my career in law, earning both a Juris Doctor and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Dispute Resolution. Over time, I found myself more drawn to the emotional stories behind people’s legal issues than the legal issues themselves. That realization sparked a deeper calling: to help others heal and navigate their internal conflicts, not just their external ones. Today, as a marriage and family therapist and a Ph.D. candidate, I’m committed to continually deepening my understanding of emotional well-being to better support those I work with. At Bliss Psychotherapy, I work with individuals, children, couples, and families facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. I’m especially passionate about helping clients recover from past wounds, build resilience, and cultivate greater self-awareness. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I offer therapy in both English and Farsi, and I believe that the therapeutic space can be a powerful one for healing, insight, and lasting change. I’d be honored to walk that path with you.
Elizabeth Morales
AMFT
She/Her/Hers
Elizabeth “Eli” received her master’s degree in counseling from California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA) in 2022. She has worked in diverse settings such as the community, outpatient clinic, residential, and treatment centers. Elizabeth has worked as a behavioral specialist and collateral support in the community, school, and home setting to help families adapt to changes and have a better relationship by learning communication skills and ways to cope with differences in emotions. Elizabeth has co-facilitated groups for children, teens, and parents on different areas, such as: social, skills, self-esteem and empowerment, grief and loss, and parenting groups. Elizabeth has also worked as a Residential Facility Manager working in a multidisciplinary team to help teens struggling with their mental health and providing a safe space to learn newways to cope with life stressors and build positive relationships with themselves and others. Elizabeth has experience providing counseling services to variety of individuals, various settings within the community, office setting, and schools. Elizabeth uses a collaborative and compassionate approach to counseling in an effort to foster hope, healing and resilience. She uses a strength-based approached and integrates various treatment modalities to best meet the needs and the goals of her clients.
“se habla español”
Victor Luna
AMFT / APCC
He/Him/His
Victor is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional ClinicalCounselor dedicated to helping individuals feel safe, secure, and empowered to achieve theirgoals. He utilizes a range of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy,dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment therapy, relational therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and more, to provide tailored support for each
client.Victor brings a wealth of experience in providing empathetic, compassionate, and professional therapeutic services. He has worked with people of diverse backgrounds, including adults, couples, transitional age youth, children, families, the LGBTQIA community, and Veterans,offering services in both English and Spanish. Specializing in a broad spectrum of issues, Victor can help with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, parenting challenges, relationship issues, low self-esteem, childhood trauma, chronic illness, grief and loss, sexual trauma, adjusting to life transitions, substance use, and many other life challenges. His approach emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, guiding individuals toward resilience, personal growth, and enhanced well-being. Victor strives to help you achieve a better quality of life through a collaborative and supportive approach.
Your safety, security, and well-being are of the utmost importance to him.
“se habla español”
Bonni Cardoza
LMFT / Clinical Supervisor
She/They
Therapist | Supporting individuals and couples in healing, growth, and connection
Bonni Cardoza is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over fifteen years of experience providing therapy in California, Washington, and Hawaiʻi. Throughout her career, she has worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups across a wide range of settings, including private practice, school-based behavioral health, and substance use treatment programs.
At the heart of her work is a strong commitment to supporting women and LGBTQIA+ clients in developing self-worth, emotional resilience, and healthier relationships. Bonni believes therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in respect for each person’s lived experience.
Bonni brings specialized experience in sex therapy and has completed a kink-informed certification through the Sexual Health Alliance. She is also currently completing advanced sex therapy certification through the Sexual Health Alliance. Her work with clients navigating intimacy, desire, sexual identity, and relationship dynamics is sex-positive, trauma-informed, and affirming.
Her clinical approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, feminist approaches, and queer-affirming approaches. She supports clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, substance use, identity exploration, sexuality, and relationship challenges, helping them build practical skills while also fostering deeper self-understanding and growth.
Bonni feels deeply honored to support clients in their healing process and is committed to providing thoughtful, inclusive, and high-quality care.
Dr. Vesal Vakili
PsyD, LMFT, Lead Supervisor
She/Her/Hers
Founder| Clinical Psychotherapist & Executive Coach/ Leadership Strategist for Leaders Navigating Growth
Dr. Vakili works with high-performing professionals in demanding roles who are navigating leadership challenges, career advancement, and the personal pressures that come with success. Her work integrates therapy and executive coaching to support clarity, resilience, and sustainable growth—both professionally and personally. She views therapy as a collaborative process and feels deeply privileged to partner with clients on their journey toward meaningful change. Dr. Vakili recognizes the courage it takes to seek support and is committed to providing the highest quality of care in a thoughtful, grounded, and results-oriented environment.
Dr. Vakili is experienced in evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She specializes in working with high-achieving individuals and couples experiencing stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. In addition, she offers Parent Management Training (PMT) and works closely with families raising children with special needs, including ADHD and Autism.
Gazal Vakili
MSHS, C.P.C
Executive Coach | Founder & CEO, FutureSelf™ | Clinical Research & Digital Health Leader
Gazal Vakili is a Certified Professional Life Coach (C.P.C.) and executive coach working with founders, senior leaders, and high-performing professionals navigating growth, transition, and increased responsibility.Her work is grounded in identity-led leadership, helping executives operate from a future-anchored sense of self to strengthen decision-making, leadership presence, and strategic clarity.Gazal brings over 15 years of experience in clinical research and digital health, with academic training in Biology and Psychology and a Master of Health Sciences in Clinical Research. She has also served as a college professor, teaching professional-level courses in clinical trials and research operations.Prior to coaching, she held senior leadership roles within a global pharmaceutical organization, including responsibility for digital health strategy and execution at the country level.She is the founder of FutureSelf, an identity-based leadership framework designed to help leaders mentally and emotionally rehearse future roles before fully stepping into them. Her executive coaching is confidential, non-clinical, and forward-focused.
Veronica Dominguez
MA, LMFT, NPT-C® / Supervisor
She/Her/Hers
“se habla español”
Laal Golbadi
LMFT
She/Her/Hers
“The greatest gift you can give someone is the space to be his or her authentic self.”
I cherish the vulnerability it takes to seek support, and my goal as a therapist is to ensure I provide a safe and comfortable space for my clients to feel heard and seen. I have experience in evidence-based therapy techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), as well as long term Psychotherapy such as Psychodynamic therapy.
As a Bilingual AMFT, I specialize in working with teens, adults and couples. My area of specialization is Post-traumatic stress, Suicidal Ideations, Complex Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Veterans at risk of Anxiety and Depression, Relationships, Parenting, Substance use, and Autism.
Michelle Acitelli
AMFT
She/Her/Hers
I am enthusiastic about guiding clients who are experiencing overwhelming life situations or challenges with daily life, relationships, family, academic, and employment experiences. My goal is to establish and maintain rapport through effective working relationships, offering psychoeducation related to life transitions and helping clients set attainable goals that foster healthy, inclusive, and supportive connections.
My therapeutic approach combines talk therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as central methods for healing. Together, these approaches create a trauma-informed, strength-based practice that supports individuals, couples, families, teens, first responders, and veterans facing anxiety, depression, anger, adjustment difficulties, relationship challenges, suicidal ideation, substance use, and complex trauma. I also draw on client-centered methodologies, including Existential, Narrative, CBT, DBT, REBT, and Gestalt, to offer creative exploration of thoughts and ideas, empowering clients to engage in meaningful growth and lasting resilience.
Angel Gray
AMFT
She/Her/Hers
“se habla español”
Jamie Gallardo
AMFT
She/Her/Hers
“se habla español”
Yuliana Fernandez
AMFT
She/Her/Hers
Maddy Ghorob
J.D., LL.M, MA, AMFT
She/Her/Hers
My path to becoming a therapist has been anything but traditional—and I see that as one of my greatest strengths. I began my career in law, earning both a Juris Doctor and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Dispute Resolution. Over time, I found myself more drawn to the emotional stories behind people’s legal issues than the legal issues themselves. That realization sparked a deeper calling: to help others heal and navigate their internal conflicts, not just their external ones. Today, as a marriage and family therapist and a Ph.D. candidate, I’m committed to continually deepening my understanding of emotional well-being to better support those I work with. At Bliss Psychotherapy, I work with individuals, children, couples, and families facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. I’m especially passionate about helping clients recover from past wounds, build resilience, and cultivate greater self-awareness. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I offer therapy in both English and Farsi, and I believe that the therapeutic space can be a powerful one for healing, insight, and lasting change. I’d be honored to walk that path with you.
Elizabeth Morales
AMFT
She/Her/Hers
Elizabeth “Eli” received her master’s degree in counseling from California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA) in 2022. She has worked in diverse settings such as the community, outpatient clinic, residential, and treatment centers. Elizabeth has worked as a behavioral specialist and collateral support in the community, school, and home setting to help families adapt to changes and have a better relationship by learning communication skills and ways to cope with differences in emotions. Elizabeth has co-facilitated groups for children, teens, and parents on different areas, such as: social, skills, self-esteem and empowerment, grief and loss, and parenting groups. Elizabeth has also worked as a Residential Facility Manager working in a multidisciplinary team to help teens struggling with their mental health and providing a safe space to learn newways to cope with life stressors and build positive relationships with themselves and others. Elizabeth has experience providing counseling services to variety of individuals, various settings within the community, office setting, and schools. Elizabeth uses a collaborative and compassionate approach to counseling in an effort to foster hope, healing and resilience. She uses a strength-based approached and integrates various treatment modalities to best meet the needs and the goals of her clients.
“se habla español”
Victor Luna
AMFT / APCC
He/Him/His
Victor is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional ClinicalCounselor dedicated to helping individuals feel safe, secure, and empowered to achieve theirgoals. He utilizes a range of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy,dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment therapy, relational therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and more, to provide tailored support for each
client.Victor brings a wealth of experience in providing empathetic, compassionate, and professional therapeutic services. He has worked with people of diverse backgrounds, including adults, couples, transitional age youth, children, families, the LGBTQIA community, and Veterans,offering services in both English and Spanish. Specializing in a broad spectrum of issues, Victor can help with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, parenting challenges, relationship issues, low self-esteem, childhood trauma, chronic illness, grief and loss, sexual trauma, adjusting to life transitions, substance use, and many other life challenges. His approach emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, guiding individuals toward resilience, personal growth, and enhanced well-being. Victor strives to help you achieve a better quality of life through a collaborative and supportive approach.
Your safety, security, and well-being are of the utmost importance to him.
Bonni Cardoza
LMFT / Clinical Supervisor
She/They
Therapist | Supporting individuals and couples in healing, growth, and connection
Bonni Cardoza is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over fifteen years of experience providing therapy in California, Washington, and Hawaiʻi. Throughout her career, she has worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups across a wide range of settings, including private practice, school-based behavioral health, and substance use treatment programs.
At the heart of her work is a strong commitment to supporting women and LGBTQIA+ clients in developing self-worth, emotional resilience, and healthier relationships. Bonni believes therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in respect for each person’s lived experience.
Bonni brings specialized experience in sex therapy and has completed a kink-informed certification through the Sexual Health Alliance. She is also currently completing advanced sex therapy certification through the Sexual Health Alliance. Her work with clients navigating intimacy, desire, sexual identity, and relationship dynamics is sex-positive, trauma-informed, and affirming.
Her clinical approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, feminist approaches, and queer-affirming approaches. She supports clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, substance use, identity exploration, sexuality, and relationship challenges, helping them build practical skills while also fostering deeper self-understanding and growth.
Bonni feels deeply honored to support clients in their healing process and is committed to providing thoughtful, inclusive, and high-quality care.
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916-945-2739
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Location
5000 Birch Street,
West Tower, 3rd floor, Suite 3000 ( 310/320)
Newport Beach, CA 92660