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“We support personal transformation so that you can experience meaningful, sustained results in your life that benefit the world around you.” 

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Meet Lauren

Lauren Taus, LCSW graduated summa cum laude from Barnard College at Columbia University in 2004 with a BA in Religion before continuing on to NYU for her Masters in Social Work. Lauren is licensed as a clinical therapist in both New York and California with a specialty in addiction and trauma treatment. 
As a clinician, Lauren integrates alternative modalities of treatment into her work. She trained with David Emerson under the supervision of Bessel van der Kolk at The Trauma Institute in Boston in trauma sensitive yoga, and she’s trained by the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) for MDMA assisted psychotherapy for complex PTSD. 
Meet Our Therapists

"Peel the layers back. True progress is a homecoming, a simple return to the wide goodness of your own heart." 

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Stephen Taus, MD

Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Stephen Taus MD graduated from Chicago Medical School in 1970. He’s been in private practice in San Pedro, California for nearly 50 years where he integrates alternative approaches such as acupuncture into his work.  
 

Dr. Taus is committed to supporting your health and wellness while creating a space of love and care. He is motivated by the unique relationship that exists between doctor and patient. Stephen is overjoyed o support the healing of others in partnership with his daughter, Stephen also enjoys long beach walks, reading books on self-development, meaningful conversations, and quality time with his two children and his granddaughter.

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 Emily Holland, LCSW 

Emily Holland is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in San Diego, California. She holds an undergraduate degree in Sociology and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University San Marcos. Emily has worked with children and families as a Medical Social Worker and in private practice supporting adults. She specializes in working with trauma, depression, and anxiety. Her therapeutic approach centers on holding space for deep processing, creating a supportive environment where clients can explore and identify their barriers. She is trained in Perinatal Mental Health and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) through Inbodied Life’s Training. As a mother of two, she brings understanding of the complexities of parenthood and family dynamics to her practice. Additionally, Emily has extensive experience working with the military population and their loved ones, providing tailored support to meet their unique needs.

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Jaclyn Udell, ACSW

Jaclyn Udell (she/her) is an Associate Clinical Social Worker. She graduated cum laude from Georgetown University in Chinese Literature and International Relations before continuing her graduate studies at Tulane University’s School of Social Work, where she began studying the intersection of clinical psychedelic therapy and mental health. Since 2020, Jaclyn has completed compound specific psychedelic training with MAPS (MDMA), Beckley Psytech (5-MeO DMT), and Inbodied Life’s Ketamine-Assisted-Psychotherapy (KAP) Training. Most recently, Jaclyn has facilitated group retreats in the Netherlands in partnership with truffles, a locally legal cousin to psilocybin.

Jaclyn’s psychotherapeutic style is a fusion combining her training in altered states of consciousness, her passion for linguistics, and specifically the use of metaphors as a window into the psyche, and her study of triple loop learning as a transformational technique in psychotherapeutic collaboration.

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Rabbi Peretz Mochkin

Spiritual Counselor 

As a seasoned guide in Jewish mysticism, Peretz brings 18 years of experience to harmonize ancient wisdom with modern living. Bridging daily practices with a 7th-generation mystical lineage, he offers transformative counseling and journey guidance on a personalized structure. Peretz can co-create a vision for your spiritual journey. 

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Stephen Taus, MD

Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Stephen Taus MD graduated from Chicago Medical School in 1970. He’s been in private practice in San Pedro, California for nearly 50 years where he integrates alternative approaches such as acupuncture into his work.  
 
Dr. Taus is committed to supporting your health and wellness while creating a space of love and care. He is motivated by the unique relationship that exists between doctor and patient. Stephen is overjoyed o support the healing of others in partnership with his daughter, Stephen also enjoys long beach walks, reading books on self-development, meaningful conversations, and quality time with his two children and his granddaughter.
 
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 Emily Holland, LCSW

Emily Holland is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in San Diego, California. She holds an undergraduate degree in Sociology and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University San Marcos. Emily has worked with children and families as a Medical Social Worker and in private practice supporting adults. She specializes in working with trauma, depression, and anxiety. Her therapeutic approach centers on holding space for deep processing, creating a supportive environment where clients can explore and identify their barriers. She is trained in Perinatal Mental Health and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) through Inbodied Life’s Training. As a mother of two, she brings understanding of the complexities of parenthood and family dynamics to her practice. Additionally, Emily has extensive experience working with the military population and their loved ones, providing tailored support to meet their unique needs.

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Jaclyn Udell, ACSW

Jaclyn Udell (she/her) is an associate clinical social worker. She graduated cum laude from Georgetown University in Chinese Literature and International Relations before continuing her graduate studies at Tulane University’s School of Social Work, where she began studying the intersection of clinical psychedelic therapy and mental health. Since 2020, Jaclyn has completed compound specific psychedelic training with MAPS (MDMA), Beckley Psytech (5-MeO DMT), and Inbodied Life’s Ketamine-Assisted-Psychotherapy (KAP) Training. Most recently, Jaclyn has facilitated group retreats in the Netherlands in partnership with truffles, a locally legal cousin to psilocybin.

Jaclyn’s psychotherapeutic style is a fusion combining her training in altered states of consciousness, her passion for linguistics, and specifically the use of metaphors as a window into the psyche, and her study of triple loop learning as a transformational technique in psychotherapeutic collaboration.

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Rabbi Peretz Mochkin

Spiritual Counselor 

As a seasoned guide in Jewish mysticism, Peretz brings 18 years of experience to harmonize ancient wisdom with modern living. Bridging daily practices with a 7th-generation mystical lineage, he offers transformative counseling and journey guidance on a personalized structure. Peretz can co-create a vision for your spiritual journey. 

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