MEET THE TEAM

Ms. Battle, a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native, holds her B.A. from West Chester University and ME.D in School Counseling from Wilmington University. Ms. Battle's passion and love for people were among the many reasons she pursued her education in Psychology. Ms. Battle moved to Los Angeles, California, to continue her education and explore its culture. As a Doctoral Candidate Student in the Applied Clinical Psychology Program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Ms. Battle enjoys focusing on many therapeutic methods, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy in treating Anxiety, Depression, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), to identify their distressing thoughts and experiences and assist with managing and coping through daily life. Ms. Battle has experience working with Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) populations. Ms. Battle believes in developing a sound therapeutic relationship, setting goals, planning treatment, and selecting interventions to help with thought processing and behavioral change that allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties and build meaningful connections. Ms. Battle has over ten years of experience working in the behavioral and mental health field. Ms. Battle enjoys spending time with family and friends, learning, talking to people, traveling, and going to the beach.

Dr. Dixon currently resides in the San Diego, California, area with her Husband. Dr Dixon is a Bolingbrook, Illinois native and holds a B.A. from Seton Hill University in Psychology and an MS. Ed in Clinical Counseling from Quincy University. She is currently a Doctoral Candidate Student in Applied Clinical Psychology at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles Campus. Dr. Dixon's empathetic spirit, outgoing personality, and intuitive nature were among the many reasons she pursued a career in mental health. Dr. Dixon was a collegiate athlete, and her hobbies are going to the beach, going to the gym, hiking, singing loudly in her car, and hanging out with family and friends. Dr. Dixon is passionate about helping the next generation reach their goals and is ready to help shape the world's future. Dr. Dixon prides herself on being a client-focused professional dedicated to client development. Her background includes working with children in child protective services, residential settings, and foster care, as well as with adults with dual diagnoses of substance abuse and mental health disorder. Dr. Dixon utilizes many therapeutic methods, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in treating Anxiety, Anger Management, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Los Self-Esteem, and Addiction. Dr. Dixon specializes in working with individuals for adolescents to late adulthood. Dr. Dixon believes in working with clients to help them reach the most authentic version of themselves, which they can embrace at all levels. Dr. Dixon prizes herself in creating good therapeutic rapport, setting quality goals, creating a collaborative environment for treatment planning, and utilizing interventions to help clients create sustainable change while addressing the resenting issues causing distress in their daily functioning. Dr. Dixon has over five years of experience in the behavioral and mental health field. Dr Dixon remains dedicated to helping clients reach their fullest potential, one step at a time.

Mrs. Lazarov is a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at Alliant International University in Los Angeles. She received two Master’s degrees, one in Forensic Psychology from California Baptist University, Riverside, and the other in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She has been practicing in the mental health field for over seven years. Her areas of interest include neuropsychology assessment, psychodiagnostics assessment, and individual therapy or family therapy. She has experience working with adults in a community mental health setting with substance use disorder, anxiety related disorders, trauma-related disorders, depressive-related disorders, and other more severe mental health disorders. Mrs. Lazarov is fluent in English and Hebrew and enjoys spending time with her family. She is happily married with a daughter who shares amazing jokes and a fur baby. She also enjoys crocheting and listening to podcasts in her spare time. 

Ms. Jean-Baptiste, currently resides in Reseda, California. Stacy is a Chicago, Illinois native and holds a B.A. from DePaul University in Chicago, and a MSW in Social Work from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. She is currently a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles Campus. Ms. Jean-Baptiste found purpose through her faith in Christ. Following her belief, she has discovered her identity which embarked her journey into becoming her best self. Ms. Jean-Baptiste’s passion to help others stem from her personal experience with mental health issues. Pursuing a career in mental health gave her the ability to provide support to others. Ms. Jean-Baptiste enjoys exploring new places, reading books, playing the piano, and spending time with her church family. Her goal is to help people heal from the inside with the results of a transformation inside and out. This transformation is becoming their authentic selves. Ms. Jean-Baptiste believes that soul healing is the start of a new beginning. Her focus is for clients to develop the ability to be self-aware of themselves to take control of their lives. Her background includes working with children in afterschool programs, adolescents and young adults in private practice settings. She is looking forward to making an impact on others and helping them embark on their transformative journey to becoming whole and having a renewed mind.

Mr. Fleming, a Texas native from Killeen Texas, who has made Houston Texas his home for the past eight years. Bishop began his academic journey at Texas Southern University, earning a bachelor’s degree in social work. His dedication to the field and his empathetic spirit led him to the University of Texas Arlington, where he completed his master’s in social work.

Mr. Fleming's passion for social work stems from his upbringing in a low-income neighborhood, where he observed the lack of resources and systemic challenges faced by families. These experiences instilled in him a profound commitment to social justice and equity, driving his career in mental health support.

In his past roles as a case manager, Mr. Fleming has experience in intense essential mental health services to diverse, and marginalized communities. His work has been specialized in the support and advocacy for people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families.  Mr. Fleming has worked closely with those affected by infectious diseases such as HIV, and individuals at risk of homelessness. His empathetic approach and dedication makes him a trusted and compassionate professional and ally to the communities he serves.

Outside of his professional life, Mr. Fleming is a proud dog dad who enjoys traveling, spending quality time with family, and immersing himself in community outreach volunteer programs. Mr. Fleming finds healing and peace in music, so he often attends concerts to discover new sounds and enrich his experiences.

Mr. Fleming lives by the motto, to whom much is given, much is required.

Ms. White was born and raised in Long Beach, California, and now resides in Orange County. She completed her undergraduate studies in Ethnic Studies with an emphasis on African-American Studies and Gender and Sexuality at California State University, East Bay. In May 2024, she earned her master’s in Social Work from Howard University. Ms. White’s journey into social work was deeply influenced by her experience as a high school history teacher in Watts, California. For three years, she witnessed firsthand the struggles and lack of opportunities faced by her students. This experience inspired her to take a more active role in breaking the generational curses affecting children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Ms. White realized her calling was not just to educate within the classroom but to advocate for systemic change and provide support and motivation to those who needed it most.

Ms. White’s passion is giving kids hope and creating a safe place for them to express themselves. By fostering this environment for her students, she realized she wanted to create a safe place for many others.

As a first-generation college graduate and a single mother, Ms. White brings a unique perspective and unwavering dedication to her work. She is committed to making a lasting impact by empowering the next generation to overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential.