Our Team
Beginning his career as an ordained Christian pastor, Lance is now a full-time, licensed therapist who is passionate about helping others find healing and wholeness in their relationships and lives. In the therapy room, his practical approach is interactive and engaging as he seeks to connect with his clients and help them understand their interpersonal cycles that keep them stuck and discover ways to break through and move forward. Lance helps clients feel understood, equipping them with practical tools, and filled with hope for a better tomorrow. Working together, Lance believes in finding restoration from the wounds of the past and helping clients find a healthy purpose-filled way of living.
Lance enjoys spending time with his lovely wife, Jennifer, surfing the ocean waves, and taking in the view from mountain peaks. He would love to help guide you on your journey for restoration and healing.
Credentials:
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist #86028
MS MFT from Fuller Graduate School
Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary
Level 2 Restoration Therapist
Lance ahl
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #86028
Director of Restoration Therapy Center of SD
Robin M. Reinke is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Originally from the northeast, she has over 25 years of experience in individual, marriage and family counseling. Robin's specialties include women's issues, grief and loss, trauma, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), couples, anxiety, young adult (including college-aged) issues and Christian counseling. She is also trained in Restoration Therapy, EFT, and EMDR for trauma. Robin has a deep faith in God which she naturally incorporates into her counseling practice. Robin and her husband, Jeff, have resided in southern California for over 25 years and have two children in college. Jeff is a Marriage and Family Pastor and the Founder of The Relationship Resource where Robin also provides leadership.
Robin Reinke
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #47310
(Not ACCepting New Clients)
Director of Restoration Therapy Center of SD
Amanda’s approach to working with clients is holistic, creative, and grounded in the specific story of each client. Through empathy, authenticity, and curiosity she helps create a new vision for hope as she journeys with her clients on their path toward healing. Amanda has experience working with children, adolescents, individual adults, and couples. She works with a variety of issues including relational challenges, anxiety, depression, spirituality, identity issues, premarital counseling and life transitions. In her work with children and adolescents, she seeks to collaborate with the child’s family and community to provide lasting support for their needs. With all her clients, Amanda seeks to bring them hope through identifying their strengths and finding resonating truth which empowers clients as they encounter life’s many challenges.
Credentials:
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #115990
MS MFT, Emphasis in Medical Family Therapy, Fuller Theological Seminary
Level 2 Restoration Therapist
B.A. in Communication, Wheaton College, IL
Amanda V.Nemeth
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #115990
Steven aims to help clients realize the growth and healing they desire through an engaging and collaborative therapeutic experience. By valuing the individual stories of his clients, Steven helps them to gain insights into their past that serve as a catalyst for change in the present. Whether feeling stuck, alone, anxious, ashamed, or frustrated, Steven believes that there is hope in all situations and works to empower his clients to experience breakthroughs.
Steven’s work as a pastor and a missionary has given him experience in working with families, couples, individuals, men’s issues, and adolescents.
Steven is married with three kids and enjoys days at the beach with his family, cycling, golf, and soccer.
Credentials:
MA Educational and Clinical Counseling Azusa Pacific University
Level 2 Restoration Therapist
Marriage Strong Certified Leader
Prepare and Enrich Certified Facilitator
BA University of California San Diego
steven Perez
Licensed professional clinical counselor #11596
Meghan values the sacred space that she enters into with clients. She hopes to partner with each client to deepen insight and understanding about how the past is connected to present challenges. Meghan believes in exploring family of origin experiences, as our family story greatly impacts how we function in relationships throughout our lives. She sees strength in vulnerability and encourages clients toward this at their own pace. She is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families form and maintain reliable connection. Meghan has worked with clients facing issues including anxiety, depression, family conflict, grief/loss, identity issues, and relationship struggles.
Credentials:
· Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #120921
· MS Marriage and Family Therapy, Fuller Theological
· Level 1 Restoration Therapist
· BA Communication Studies, Biola University
Meghan Clark
associate Marriage and Family Therapist #120921
Supervised by Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist E Lance Ahl (LMFT 86028)
Stone loves walking with clients through both the good times and the bad. He prides himself on his ability to help clients think outside of the box when considering how the past connects to the present in pursuit of restoration. Stone is well-versed in athletics, being a former collegiate football player. As a result, he knows firsthand how difficult it can be to know who you are when life forces you to change, and how quickly your identity can feel lost. He is skilled at helping clients work towards better self-understanding, primarily working with clients who feel “stuck”, are experiencing significant life transitions, suffer from anxiety or depression, or believe that life should be better than it is right now. Stone works primarily with men of all ages and teens and young-adults.
Credentials:
M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy– Fuller Theologically Seminary
Level 1 Restoration Therapist
B.A. in English Writing, Wheaton College, IL
Stone watson
Associate marriage and family therapist #143113
Supervised by Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Amanda Nemeth (LMFT 115990)
I'm not sure what prompted your search for a therapist, but I'm so glad you're here. The truth is, therapy can be daunting. Feeling scared, skeptical, or uncertain as you seek change is normal, but I wholeheartedly believe we are not meant to struggle in isolation. Humans are neurobiologically wired for connection, but unfortunately, mental and emotional health struggles too often hinder us from knowing ourselves and others. I am here to help you see that healing is possible and that you don’t have to do it alone.
In my practice, I hold a safe and accepting space for you to process and explore your unique story shaped by joy, pain, cultural context, and family background. I seek to collaboratively and empathetically walk alongside you by utilizing various therapy practices that are evidence and strengths based. We’ll partner together to develop new tools and resources that will help you find healing and empowerment.
I am passionate about working with children, individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life. Having experienced my own pain and sitting with others in theirs, I am here to help with depression, anxiety, grief, family and relational dynamics, faith/spirituality, church experiences, divorce, identity questions, and other personal and relational challenges.
Through our work together in consistent conversation, I am confident that the changes you want to make will feel within reach. My goal is to help you discover that you are well-built and well-equipped to find healing. I can’t wait to meet all of who you are and get started on this meaningful journey.
Drew walsh
Associate Marriage Family Therapist
Supervised by Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Amanda Nemeth (LMFT 115990)
Our life journey may take us to places and stages that issue challenges we might find overwhelming and expose us to painful experiences that leave us with deep scars and lingering hurt. Facing feelings of frustration, pain, or a lack of direction, we might have a hard time accessing our inherent resources and finding hope for the future. Utilizing compassion and curiosity, authenticity and directness, Daniel's goal is to provide a safe space that allow his clients to explore the roots and patterns of their pain and create a roadmap together that leads them to sustainable positive change and a renewed sense of peace.
In his therapeutic work with adult individuals and couples, he is passionate about coming alongside people when they find themselves in need of addressing past trauma, relationship difficulties, performance-related stress, anxiety, depression, and issues around identity and life transitions.
Having grown up in Europe and lived in multiple cultures, Daniel has had the privilege of applying his expertise in psychology and marital and family therapy in a variety of contexts. From empowering individuals exploring their potentials, to enhancing the performance of groups in faith-based and corporate settings, to teaching the next generation of mental health professionals, he is thankful for the opportunity to support others as they pursue their goals.
Credentials:
M.S.; Marital and Family Therapy (Fuller Theological Seminary; Pasadena, CA)
M.A.; Teacher of Psychology (Eotvos Lorand University; Budapest, Hungary)
M.A.; Psychology (Eotvos Lorand University; Budapest, Hungary)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Hungary
Certified Restoration Therapist
Certified RelateStrong Leader
Certification in PREPARE/ENRICH
Daniel V.Nemeth
licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #130409
Seeking therapy is a courageous step. It is not uncommon to have parts of your story that have never been spoken aloud. Often shame or fear prevents us from exploring our past. Consequently, when parts of our story are kept hidden, they become more problematic.
It is through a safe, confidential, and therapeutic relationship that clients are empowered to own all parts of their life story. As a result, those parts of our stories that wounded us lose their power over us; what used to cause us to feel weak, now makes us strong. Whether it is a desire to change, heal, or grow, Joanne considers it an honor to join clients in sifting through their life stories.
Joanne works through an attachment based, trauma informed framework, specifically through the clinical model of Restoration Therapy. Joanne offers a safe space for clients to come as they are and receive acceptance without judgement so that they can make sense of their life experience. The result of this is a deeper understanding of oneself, that yields wisdom and healing. Often the outcome is restored love and trust in the very relationships that present challenges.
Joanne works with clients who struggle with unresolved emotional injury, self-worth, trauma, relational problems, anxiety, intergenerational issues, women’s issues, and spiritual issues.
Joanne and her husband, Garrick, moved to San Diego in 2006. They have been married since 1990 and have three adult children that they adore.
Credentials:
M.A. Marital and Family Therapy, Bethel Seminary, San Diego
Level 2 Restoration Therapist
joanne russell
associate Marriage and Family Therapist #128901
Supervised by Licensed Marriage Family Therapist Lance Ahl (LMFT 86028)
Prior to becoming an Associate Marriage and Family therapist, Kate worked in a variety of different contexts including: non-profit organizations, international coffee sourcing and outdoor adventure guiding. Working within these contexts has given her a well rounded approach to therapy and understanding clients through their lens.
Kate feels passionate about assisting each client experience renewed love and trust within their relationships and freedom from unhealthy thought patterns. Kate’s specialties include women’s issues, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, child/adolescent issues and identity exploration. She also hopes to assist clients lean into a journey towards healing from the past and renewed strength for their future. Kate seeks to understand every client and empower them with tangible ways to manage their past and present issues on their own. She utilizes a creative, interactive and positive approach within the therapy room, in order to cultivate a safe and open environment for each client.
Kate enjoys spending time with her family, anything that has to do with the ocean, hiking in the mountains and diving into creative projects. She would love to join you on your restorative journey towards healing and wholeness.
· MS Marriage and Family Therapy, Fuller Theological Seminary
kate warren
associate Marriage and Family Therapist #121677
Supervised by Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Robin Reinke (LMFT 47310)
Crystal St. John has worked with women’s issues for the past decade and has had specific experience in eating disorder treatment as well as body image issues, family and couples issues, mood and anxiety disorders, substance abuse, trauma and PTSD.
In her work, Crystal incorporates evidence-based treatment modalities that include dialectal behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Restoration Therapy through the lens of a strengths-based approach. Crystal is also a licensed Body Positive facilitator and holds multiple certifications in personal training and active group wellness where she incorporates body kindness and positivity into her clinical work with those struggling with body image, exercise addiction, motivation and other issues. Crystal is also trained to practice EMDR.
crystal st. john
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #106856
Isabelle seeks to offer a safe and sacred space for clients to authentically share themselves and discover the restoration that is possible for them. Utilizing the restoration therapy framework, Isabelle empowers clients to uncover wounds from the past that have kept them stuck. Isabelle has worked with clients facing issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relational problems, identity issues, and spiritual issues. Isabelle is passionate about seeing people uncover who they were always meant to be.
Outside of the therapy room, Isabelle enjoys yoga, being outside, going to the beach, and spending time with her husband! She loves movement and is passionate about the mind body connection.
She is looking towards furthering her expertise in areas such as eating disorders, addiction, sexual trauma, and PTSD.
MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary
Restoration therapy level 1