Josho is a licensed marriage and family therapist. He is a Marine Veteran currently serving those who serve at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. He also currently provides therapy for individual, couples, family, and children experiencing grief through the Elizabeth Hospice. 

This Position Is Vacant

The Secretary serves a three-year term with the possibility of renewal for a second term. Records meetings and conference calls, distributes information appropriately. The Secretary assists in preparing agendas and works with the board administrator in making sure that all board records are filed and documents are kept up to date.

 Jaclyn Chung, LMFT  
 Director At Large - Professional Development

Jaclyn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in group private practice specializing in trauma utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She completed her MA at Bethel University in 2019. Jaclyn is passionate about working with adolescents and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma using experiential methods and EMDR with a focus on empowering self-compassion. She also works with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

Jessica Holzer, LMFT

Director At Large - Professional Development

Jessica graduated from Alliant International University in 2012 with a masters in Marriage and Family Therapy.  Jessica has held several roles in behavioral health programs in San Diego, including Wraparound programs and School Based Services. Jessica is currently a Registered Play Therapist in solo private practice at Connected Care Family Counseling. She also currently teaches as an Adjunct Professor at several universities in the San Diego area. Her areas of specialties include working with children and their families through attachment based models, play therapy, childhood trauma, and perinatal mental health. Jessica also volunteers with Camp Ronald McDonald and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation to support children and families through diagnosis, treatment, and loss due to a childhood cancer diagnosis.

Ashle Childress is a pre-licensed member of NCSD-CAMFT. She completed her MA in Clinical Psychology in 2020 from Pepperdine University. She completed her practicum hours at Interfaith Community Services where she worked with the county’s veteran population. She currently works at Pure Recovery California where she serves clients with addiction, sports brain injuries, chronic pain, mood disorders, and dual diagnosis.

Joyce DeVera, LMFT

Director At Large - Outreach

Joyce DeVera is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She received her Bachelor’s in Psychology from San Diego State University in 1998, a master’s in accounting from the University of Phoenix in 2009, and a Master’s of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Phoenix in 2015. Joyce has had a lucrative career in accounting with over 20 years of experience. However, her passion to help others motivated her to go back to school and is working towards licensure which she hopes to achieve in 2021. Since graduating, Joyce has diversified her therapeutic experience to include drug rehabilitation, school-based programs (elementary through community college), homeless families, and pre-bereavement and bereavement.

Lindsey Leung, AMFT

Director At Large - Professional Development

Lindsey is our newest addition to the board. Elected as of August 2022.

PAST CHAPTER PRESIDENTS 

Shauntis graduated from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University with her second master’s degree in 2016. Shauntis is a solution-focused licensed marriage and family therapist who has dedicated 14 years to empowering and developing people, programs, and organizations to fulfill their vision for success and build a lasting legacy. She currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Therapeutic Rebel.