Who we are
Demar Young, M.Ed/CDVF/CAMF
Demar is a certified, anger management and batterers intervention counselor, with a Masters in Education. He specialized in anger management, emotional intelligence, stress management, and assertive communication. He likes to say, "I provide education and training services to organizations, individuals, and juveniles to build stronger, healthier relationships."
Scott Plymale LCSW
Scott Plymale PhD, LCSW: Scott has been practicing in the healthcare field for over twenty years in a variety of different settings. He has worked as a psychotherapist and educator with adults and children supporting their personal growth and specific goals related to an individual's needs. Scott is a licensed clinical social worker in California and Nevada. In 2008 he earned his doctorate in organizational systems and now leads a consulting company helping organizations reach their operational objectives.
Victor Vasquez, ACSW/MSW
My Name is Victor Alfonso Vasquez, I completed my master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California. I am currently registered as an Associate Clinical Social Worker with the Behavioral Board of Sciences in the State of California.
I have experience working with children, youth, families, couples and parole. My clinical focus is using the strength base approach. This allows the client to develop awareness and insight to explore alternatives allowing them to cope or overcome the presenting problem. My treatment plans are tailored to meet the needs of the client. Using evidence base practice to guide the client towards overall mental wellness.
My therapeutic style consists of using Motivational Interviewing Skills, DBT, CBT and Mindfulness techniques. My overall goal in therapy is to guide each client towards self-control and self-management.
Florence Essling , LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience
Florence “Flo” Essling is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families. She began her career with Child Protective Services and after licensing moved into Psychiatric Acute Care where she worked with children, adolescents, and adults who suffered from substance abuse, domestic violence, post traumatic stress disorder, and major mental health illnesses. She most recently worked in Forensic Social Work for Los Angeles State Prison, and for Coalinga State Hospital in the sex offender treatment program .Flo is a veteran of the U.S. Army Security Agency, went through the Defense Language Institute, and served her tour in Augsberg, Germany. She grew up in a military family as her father was a Commander in the Navy and has experienced the stress and excitement of moving to a new duty station every few years. Flo takes pride in being able to serve her community through the provision of quality mental wellness services.
