Our Team
Kyle A. Lewis, LMFT, LPCC
Founder and CEO
Kyle A. Lewis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in San Diego, California. Kyle received his Masters of Science in Professional Clinical Counseling from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to attending his master’s program, Kyle conferred a Bachelors of Art’s in Psychology from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.
Early in his educational journey Kyle had the opportunity to travel to Boston, Massachusetts to attend The International Trauma Conference hosted by Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk as part of a research team studying the effects of trauma on undergraduate student success rates. Since then Kyle has dedicated his practice to assist clients who present with complex trauma, anxiety, and depression. Kyle’s approaches combine his trainings in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
LMFT#: 121395, LPCC#: 9781
Megan Welch, LMFT
Clinical Supervisor
Megan Welch is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has received her BA from San Diego State and her Masters from a small university in east San Diego County. Megan has received training and experience in working with adolescents, adults, family and couples throughout San Diego county and has extensive experience working in a telehealth capacity since 2019.
Megan believes that everyone has the capacity for change and she is happy to offer support to assist her clients in reaching their individual goals. Megan believes that a trusting therapeutic relationship is an essential component to creating the environment where change and growth are possible. Megan’s approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while placing a strong focus on an individual’s innately unique strengths and abilities.
LMFT#: 113763
Charissa Ruud, LCSW
Charissa Ruud is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 25 years of experience providing clinical care as a licensed professional. Charissa first began her career providing music therapy to adolescents on the autism spectrum and has since expanded to be licensed in two states as well as work in a variety of therapeutic settings.
Charissa has a vast amount of experience working with clients across all demographics and thrives on the diversity each client presents. Charissa’s experience in providing care to clients touches on a plethora of challenges, including substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, anger management, grief and loss, mood regulation, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and survivors of sexual trauma. Charissa believes that each client’s unique diversity should be considered when helping them work towards living a healthier and more satisfying life.
LCSW #: 27459
Molly Watson, LCSW
Molly Watson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who earned her BS from the University of Wisconsin in 2005 and her MSW from Loyola University Chicago in 2016. During her graduate studies, Molly had the privilege of studying grief and loss under Dr. Benjamin Garber at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute and has continued to advance this as an area of her clinical specialty. Molly has a rich background working with individuals who have experiences with PTSD, depression, anxiety, autism, low self-esteem, parenting struggles, personality disorders, and adjustments to a variety of life’s stressors.
Molly has the belief that everyone is good inside and prioritizes providing her clients with a safe and comfortable environment where they can heal the part of their life that does not feel whole to help them become the best version of themselves. Molly does this by offering a patient, compassionate, and supportive environment while utilizing her training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction strategies.
LCSW #: 98145
Summer Hill
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Summer Hill is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in San Diego, California. Summer received her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University’s School of Professional Psychology in San Diego, California. Prior to attending her master’s program, she conferred a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of California, Santa Cruz.
Summer strives to offer a warm, relatable, and laid-back therapeutic style, aiming to support her clients by incorporating each aspect of the individual into treatment. Summer approaches therapy with a holistic, client-centered, and strength-based approach to promote each person’s sense of feeling accepted and heard, rather than feeling analyzed and diagnosed. Summer’s approach blends the mind, body, and spirit with evidence-based modalities, including Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Narrative Therapy techniques.
Registration #: 136733
Supervised by: Kyle A. Lewis, LMFT#121395 , LPCC#9781
Monika Chalk
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Monika Chalk is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in San Diego, California. Monika graduated from the University of Phoenix in San Diego, CA with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and a Master of Science in Counseling with a focus on Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy. Monika's time as a former Navy Sailor fueled her desire for assisting Veterans suffering with identity difficulties, isolation, and combat experiences. In addition to being a therapist Monika is a practicing personal trainer where she takes a holistic approach to mental health and total wellness.
Monika practices with treatment modalities that include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Monika has worked with a wide range of clients, addressing issues such as anxiety, grief and loss, gender and cultural identity, PTSD, and sexual trauma. Monika tailors her services to each client, with a heavy emphasis on recognizing and maximizing each person's strengths and abilities.
Registration #: 141582
Supervised by: Kyle A. Lewis, LMFT#121395 , LPCC#9781
Karla Nicolas
Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Karla is a Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in California. Karla received her Bachelors of Science in Child Development and Special Education from San Jose State University and received her Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University, Arizona. Karla has a background working with children, teens and adults with a variety of mental health issues such as Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Autism, Sexual Trauma, PTSD, OCD, attachment issues, relationship problems, and low self esteem.
Karla has a holistic and client centered approach and believes in the importance of creating a safe environment for the client to make sure they feel seen and heard. Karla's approach is strength based and focuses on treatment modalities such as CBT, TF-CBT, Attachment, Psychodynamic Therapy, Inner Child work and Solution Focused Therapy.
Registration #: 12399
Supervised by: Megan Welch, LMFT#113763
Katie Pollard
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Katie Pollard is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Ebb and Flow Psychotherapy. Katie received her Masters in Clinical Counseling from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. Prior to graduate school, Katie attended the University of California Davis, where she earned a Bachelor of Art’s in Psychology.
Katie has a therapeutic approach that is person-centered however, she also likes to integrate psychodynamic exploration, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). Katie’s style of therapy is grounded, warm, and positive. As a therapist, she remains positive and hopeful about her client’s futures and tries to instill that same optimism within her client care.
In her spare time, Katie loves spending time with her friends, walking her dog on the beach, and attending concerts. Katie is also an avid traveler and has been to many different countries.
Registration #: 145056
Supervised by: Megan Welch, LMFT#113763
Joshua Kim
Joshua is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in San Diego, California. Joshua obtained his Bachelors in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Biola University. Joshua has a background in working with individuals, children, couples, families, and individuals from religious backgrounds.
Joshua works with clients where they are with a client-centered, systems theory perspective. He has worked in the areas of depression, anxiety, addiction, couple’s/family conflict, childhood trauma, and life adjustment difficulties. Joshua utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Family Therapy, inner child work, and Psychodynamic Therapy. He works with clients on the root causes of problems towards internal transformation rather than simply eliminating or reducing their current symptoms.
Registration #: 140705
Supervised by: Megan Welch, LMFT#113763
Cindy Bradley
Practice Manager
Cindy Bradley is a Southern California native. After traveling the county with her husband while he served in the US Navy, Cindy returned to the same part of San Diego she grew up in. Cindy has strong attention to detail and balances the many aspects of office logistics that ensure a practice is running smoothly. When not serving the clients and staff at Ebb and Flow Psychotherapy, she can be found enjoying time with family or paper crafting with her friends.