Amber Mitchell is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Amber’s education and experience include medication management, psychotherapy, ketamine-assisted therapy, and is certified to administer Spravato therapy, as well as end-of-life support. She practices general adult psychiatry and specializes in major depressive disorder (MDD), anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. Amber is versed in perinatal and reproductive psychiatry including postpartum depression and preconception counseling. Amber is intrigued by the neurobiology of the brain and its reciprocal relationship to the mind, body and behaviors.

Amber is committed to providing a safe space for patients to be their authentic selves while seeking treatment. She works with her patients to create a comprehensive and individualized treatment plan to target their symptoms and improve their overall well being.

As a mother, friend, daughter, nurse practitioner and more, she is committed to the practice of being open-minded and non-judgmental no matter the situation. She is devoted to positively impacting her clients and being a part of their journey to wellness. Amber greatly appreciated clients with an openness to self-discovery and exploration. She works with her clients to ensure they feel seen and heard and she invites them to be active participants in their uniquely tailored treatment plan.

Amber will be lending a hand at some of our community events and group ketamine training. Please see trainings below and as always, we are happy to collaborate.

Steve is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Licensed Addiction Counselor/Educator, and EMDR Therapist. Steve’s background spans immersive training in the post-structural modality of Narrative therapy, over a decade working with individuals struggling with addictions and transpersonal and depth psychology practices. Steve enjoys working with diverse populations, races, genders, and gender identities, as well as couples and adolescents. He is an adjunct faculty member at Antioch University, where he has taught classes in Jungian dream interpretation. Steve has facilitated hundreds of ketamine-assisted therapy sessions, as well as worked with combat vets with PTSD. Steve received intensive training in responsible and ethical psychedelic-assisted therapy from the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Sciences).

Colleen is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. Her practice focuses on trauma, addiction & recovery, life transitions, relationships, and mood disorders.

In addition to traditional talk therapy, Colleen has been practicing Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for over four years with an emphasis on working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma. She has extensive training in trauma, EMDR, IFS, PTSD, motivational interviewing, addiction & recovery. She collaborates with her clients to find what works best for them, always with a foundation of client-centered therapy. She trained as a KAP therapist at the Ketamine Training Center and is MAPS certified in MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy. She has also completed formal training in Psychedelic Therapy and Integration with Fluency.

Colleen is a lifelong learner, on a continuous path seeking growth and knowledge, both as an individual and a psychotherapist.

Dr. Joe Altobelli has over 20 years of experience in all areas of mental health, from assessment to well-being and everything in between, working with individuals, couples and groups. In addition, does coaching, consulting and supervision. He received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, which is accredited by the American Psychological Association.

Dr. Altobelli’s training and background is in analytical psychology with an emphasis on object relations and professional coaching. Believing we are all human and thusly, we all suffer the human condition…anxieties, worries, the stress of life, the loss of love, the grief of death, from time to time we all need help. Dr. Altobelli brings his years of education and experience and provides coaching in conjunction with the Home-La collaborative care team. Instead of over pathologizing with heavy handed diagnoses and rote treatment protocols, Dr. Altobelli prefers to explore and understand working toward a balance between changing where we can and accepting where we can’t through a creative collaborative approach. Ultimately creating a new relationship with ourselves and a healthier approach toward the world that provides an overall sense of harmony and well-being as we work together to accomplish your goals. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Altobelli please call (424) 877-1333 or email info@home-la.com

Yoshi Blakeney is a passionate energy therapist and advocate for holistic wellness, specializing in mind-body integration. She is completing her doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), herbal medicine, and acupuncture. She specializes in a unique approach that bridges Eastern energy medicine with principles of mechanical energy.

In her treatments, Yoshi works with the body as a dynamic system—one that stores, transforms, and circulates energy, much like a physical machine or a natural force. Just as a mechanical system depends on a balance between potential energy (what’s stored) and kinetic energy (what’s moving), she sees the human body as holding its own energetic blueprint—what Chinese medicine refers to as Qi. When Qi is flowing freely, a person experiences resilience, emotional clarity, and physical vitality. But when it becomes stuck, overactive, or depleted, it can manifest as pain, fatigue, emotional overwhelm, or a sense of disconnection from oneself.

To support this work, Yoshi integrates body-based modalities that engage both the physical and energetic systems in tandem:

She uses Tai Chi and Qigong to restore rhythmic motion and fluid coordination—practices that synchronize breath, intention, and posture to promote balance and flow throughout the body.

Tui Na, a form of therapeutic bodywork rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, allows her to apply pressure and manipulation that effectively “tunes” the body’s fascia and energetic currents, encouraging release and realignment.

Through cupping, she adjusts muscular and energetic tension much like recalibrating pressure in a sealed system—lifting and decompressing areas where Qi has become stagnant or restricted.

With Gua Sha, she clears surface-level blockages by drawing out built-up heat or tension, similar to releasing friction in an overworked machine—restoring movement and relieving discomfort.

Each technique is selected based on the individual’s current “energetic mechanics.” Yoshi works collaboratively with her clients to map where the system may be holding tension, leaking energy, or caught cycling through outdated emotional loops. Yoshi creates a grounded, nurturing space where individuals can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and begin moving in harmony with their own innate design.

For those ready to explore healing through the lens of energetic mechanics, Yoshi offers an approach that is both deeply intuitive and structurally informed.

Anna is a licensed massage therapist with an intuitive approach. She is committed to finding and untangling every knot with the client’s body’s permission, offering assistance in identifying, processing, and releasing emotions and traumas held within. Drawing from her experience, Anna views the body as a map that reflects current influences, tendencies, and attractors in the client’s life.

Anna’s primary goal is to facilitate the elevation of the client’s vibration by removing energetic blockages, enabling them to embody the next level of their personal evolution. Additionally, she provides support in rebalancing biomechanics and addressing physical injuries and chronic pain.

Anna looks forward to the opportunity to meet clients and share a part of their journey. She is dedicated to providing comprehensive care and contributing to the healing process.

Brian Jacobs, MA Counseling Psychology, CACD I, Pranayama Breath work Facilitator

Brian has a unique understanding and way of working with people of all ages. He is a very compassionate, kind and empathetic person and these qualities lie at the core of his work. He combines a blending of traditional Psychology, with his passion Pranayama Breath Work. His work is geared towards assisting people to experience the interwoven connection that exists in, body, mind and spirit. He received his Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Loyola Marymount University, where he developed his fundamental foundation of studying various perspectives, theories and practices in the field of psychology. He spent several years training at The Maple Center working with children, adolescents, and adults.

In addition, Brian spent some time volunteering at The Neuropsychiatric Institute at UCLA where he worked with kids who had Schizophrenia in a physical therapy milieu. He spent several years volunteering at Vista Del Mar, where he counseled adolescents at the high school. He completed his educational requirements and 3000-hour clinical requirement for his CACD I at Loyola Marymount University. Brian is currently facilitating Breath Work groups in the field of Alcohol and Drug recovery. He is also leading adolescent and young adult groups in mental health facilities, and meditation centers. Finally, Brian also works in private practice.

With over 40 years of experience and wisdom in the healing arts, Algirdas guides you towards realizing your most whole and authentic self. Algirdas is a healer of the body, mind, spirit and emotion, working across many different traditions to bring balance and harmony in the lives of his clients. Algirdas is constantly refining  and honing his skills to align clients with their highest purpose. Algirdas is a Curandero – a Medicine Man, he doesn’t call himself a shaman, a name only fitting of the legendary masters of long past times. Nevertheless, Algirdas has mastery of many shamanic healing practices and over 40 years of experience in the healing arts. He uses these gifts to fulfill his life’s purpose: to be in service to others and be a portal for the healing energy of plant spirits.

Carolina is an experienced Care Coordinator at Homa-LA, bringing nine years of diverse experience in the healthcare field, including her background as a medical assistant. A graduate of PIMA Medical Institute in San Diego and currently studying business administration and management at the University of California, Los Angeles. With strong foundation in patient care, Carolina is committed to holistic and integrative practices that prioritize the well-being of each individual. As a Care Coordinator, she is essential in navigating patients through their healthcare journeys, providing personalized support that meets their individual needs.