A native of Venezuela, Dr. Boscan brings a wealth of mental health knowledge and experience to San Diego. She received her doctorate in Psychology from The Fielding Institute in Santa Barbara, California and is a California licensed Psychologist with the Board of Psychology. Dr. Boscan received her psychoanalytic training from San Diego Psychoanalytic Center and is Board certified in psychoanalysis by The American Psychoanalytic Association. Well known internationally, Dr. Boscan served as Vice-President of the International Psychoanalytic Studies Organization. She is bilingual in Spanish and English and collaborates well with individuals of all ages.

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Dr. Boscan has extensive training in and experience with pediatric and adult neuropsychology. She served as a neuropsychologist staff research associate for the University of California San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine’s Neuroscience Department and a professor at the San Diego Psychoanalytic Center (SDPC). She supervises psychiatric fellows from the UCSD School of Medicine’s Psychiatry Department and has conducted and/or supervised over five thousand child and adult assessments. She also serves as an expert witness for the Family Court of San Diego County Superior Court. As a psychoanalyst, Dr. Boscan understands how an individual’s feelings and behaviors are motivated by a variety of unconscious factors which often makes them “feel stuck.” Although challenging at times, Dr. Boscan’s gentle approach helps her patients discover attitudes and behaviors that are not serving their best interests, and she aims to help her patients break free from associated habits.

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Dr. Boscan's goal in treating children and adolescents is to build strong, trusting relationships with her patients. She also partners with family members to help them better understand normal children and adolescent developmental stages and strategies to best support their loved ones during this challenging time in their lives. For adults, Dr. Boscan helps her patients develop a path toward achieving their life goals by offering executive coaching and psychological and neuropsychological assessments and consultations. By shaping assessments to match the individual needs of her patients, she assists them in identifying and resolving the underlying emotional distress and conflicts in their lives. Dr. Boscan is founder, owner, CEO, and Clinical Director of La Jolla Psychology Center (LJPC) and The La Jolla Child Development Center (LJCDC). She enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and furry companions. Her passions include exploring the great outdoors, partaking in physical fitness, cooking, traveling, and gardening (she recently made her own sage butter and distributed it to neighbors and friends).

Dr. Temple is a Postdoctoral Fellow at LJPC and a Registered Psychological Associate with the BOP. She first began her career in computer science, and her path later continued into pursuing her passion in psychology. She holds two master’s degrees in Counseling and Clinical Psychology and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Neuropsychology. She received extensive training in a variety of settings including psychiatric hospitals, Catholic Charities, the Parkinson’s Association, private practice, and many others. Dr. Temple is skilled at providing neuropsychological evaluations and counseling within various populations, including couples, families, adults, children, older adults, and military clients of various economic and social backgrounds. Just as in her work within the field of computer science, she believes that the human condition appears to be adjustable, if not fixable, with an accurate diagnosis, the correct applications, and the empowerment of a skilled operator. Dr. Temple aims to help others understand themselves through her own experience and research by assisting in the empowerment of as many skilled operators as possible.

Dr. Rodriguez is a Postdoctoral Fellow at LJPC and a Registered Psychological Associate with the BOP. She holds both a master's and doctoral degree in Clinical Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Rodriguez provides disability evaluations for military personnel, psychological testing, and psychotherapy for all ages. Using an integrative approach, Dr. Rodriguez takes special care to customize her work based on an individual's unique history and current concerns. She has experience in working with veterans and members of the military community as well as first responders and the LGBTQIA+ community. Her areas of specialty include trauma, mood disorders, and multicultural/diversity issues. Dr. Rodriguez is passionate about helping individuals understand more about themselves, clarify their values, and build a sense of self-worth so that they can live a life rich with purpose and meaning. She also focuses on helping individuals reduce guilt, shame, and stigma surrounding mental health amongst underrepresented groups. Dr. Rodriguez provides services in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Morrison is a Postdoctoral Fellow at La Jolla Psychology Center and a Registered Psychological Associate with the Board of Psychology. Neuropsychology is his primary clinical emphasis, where he strives to help patients understand how brain health and performance relate to everyday functioning. Dr. Morrison completed his education at UC Irvine and California Lutheran University. He trained at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in their outpatient memory clinic, Cedars-Sinai/UCLA Health in their inpatient rehabilitation hospital, and Insight Neuropsychology in a private-practice postdoctoral position, where he received specialty education in neurodegenerative diseases. From a therapeutic standpoint, Dr. Morrison utilizes a DBT-informed style of treatment to help patients learn specific strategies to improve their mood and self-regulation skills. Apart from studying the brain, Dr. Morrison enjoys weightlifting, football, basketball, longboarding, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. 

Dr. Carmi is a Postdoctoral Fellow at LJPC and a Registered Psychological Associate with the Board of Psychology (BOP). She offers psychotherapy and psychological evaluations to individuals across the lifespan, focusing on a patient-centered approach that considers each person's intersectionality, background, and interpersonal dynamics. Dr. Carmi's therapeutic style is tailored to the unique needs of each patient, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She works with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, military personnel, veterans, and forensic clients. Dr. Carmi emphasizes a multicultural perspective in her practice and is dedicated to helping individuals navigate challenges, explore self-identity, and improve relationships. Her specialties include mood disorders, trauma, grief, self-acceptance, and multiculturalism. Dr. Carmi aims to guide individuals toward peace, believing therapy and psychological evaluations can be key to achieving it.

Ms. Siria is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at LJPC and is registered with
the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). Having trained at the graduate level, Ms. Siria has had the opportunity to work with children, families, and adults with a variety of presenting problems including mood disorders, anxiety, disruptive behavior disorders, and identity concerns. Ms. Siria has experience utilizing CBT, DBT, and SFBT; however, she finds it imperative to use an integrative approach when working with clients. Ms. Siria strongly believes that every client comes in with a unique set of goals, strengths and challenges and ensures that her non-judgmental, open-minded approach will aid in developing a safe, trusting relationship while working collaboratively with clients. In her free time, Ms. Siria enjoys traveling (especially road trips), running, DIY projects, and spending time with friends and family.

Ms. Guerrero is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at LJPC and registered with the BBS.

She graduated with her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Southern California Seminary and is currently pursuing her Psy.D. in Psychology with an International and Multicultural emphasis. Her previous work with adults in the areas of sexual trauma, intimate partner violence, incarceration, and substance abuse is the basis for
her interest in early intervention and supporting family relationships. She passionately believes that developing good social and emotional skills in childhood provides kids with an excellent foundation for navigating challenges and creating a meaningful life. Ms. Guerrero focuses on the patient-therapist alliance as the primary factor in therapy outcome and utilizes an individualized approach to achieve goals. She frequently
employs techniques from ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Gestalt and Motivational Interviewing to increase patient vitality, resilience, and success. Ms. Guerrero comes from a multiethnic background and is an enrolled member of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. Her rest and refreshment come from walking barefoot on the land and visiting dark sky communities to gaze at the stars. She enjoys finding beauty in unexpected places and frequently goes on adventures with her four children and extended family.

Morgan Dropkin is in the final year of her Undergraduate Psychology Degree at the University of California, San Diego. She is additionally pursuing minors in Human Development Sciences and Sociocultural Anthropology. She is currently working at La Jolla Psychology Center, where she assists a psychologist and completes administrative work. Morgan aims to pursue a career as a therapist after graduating. Alongside Morgan’s work at LJPC, she teaches a 1st grade class at a religious school and is involved in the facilitation of clubs such as Active Minds and the Well-Being Peer Educator Program. Morgan loves to enjoy the outdoors through hiking.

Ms. Williamson is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at LJPC and registered with the BBS. She completed her Bachelor's and postgraduate degree at Bond University on the Goldcoast of Australia before moving to San Diego to complete her Master's in Counseling Psychology. She works through a mindful and positive lens while utilizing evidence based practices and prioritizes using an integrative approach tailored to a patient's specific needs. She has experience working with the LGBTQ community, adults with substance abuse, and people with mood and behavioral disorders. Her goal is to provide an affirmative and empathetic environment where individuals may feel safe and free of judgement. She has a passion for working with families, children, and adolescents as well as providing parenting and couples sessions. She helps couples and families to build firm foundations for better communication by identifying negative patterns and replacing them with supportive means of communication. She provides a serene, collaborative atmosphere with patients to set and acquire goals of overcoming life’s challenges and to find peace and joy. In her free time, she enjoys surfing, cooking, yoga, meditation, and making happy memories with her family and French Bulldog. 

Ms. Perry has over 20 years of experience supporting non-profit healthcare and education organizations. Her passions include golfing (on her good days), playing (and harvesting) in the dirt, hiking the Pacific Coast Trail (day hikes only please), and hanging out with her husband of 40+ years and her two girls who absolutely rock her world!

Ms. Martinez has over 15 years of administrative experience and over 20 years of customer service
experience. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. She enjoys spending time with family, taking walks in nature and reading.

Kat Liedberg is LJPC's HR and Business Consultant. Kat has worked behind the scenes for a psychiatry private practice and a nonprofit therapy company for the last 3 years and has a passion for helping therapy offices maximize clinician and patient satisfaction. Kat is also currently enrolled in a Master's program for Marriage and Family Therapy at National University. As a previous elementary school teacher, Kat is interested in working with children and utilizing play therapy and trauma-focused training techniques. Outside of work and school, Kat enjoys going to the beach with her rescue dog, Finnley, and playing golf, tennis, paddleboarding, running, or any other outdoor sport!