Palm View Psychology, Inc.
Palm View Psychology provides individual and couples therapy for a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.
About Us
Our Approach.
- Treatment is personalized to you, your family, and your specific situation. Finding a therapist who is a good fit for you is very important and plays a vital role in your treatment. To learn more you may schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation.
- We all have the ability to be our best selves; sometimes we need support as we strive to discover what that looks like. As we go through life, we hope it will be filled with peace, support, and skills to overcome any difficulties.
- Therapy is a place to choose new ways of being in the world. You may be experiencing a variety of stressors, emotional pain, loneliness, worry, and struggling to keep it all together.
- You are not alone, nor do you have to do it on your own.
- We will meet you as you are and create a safe space to explore your unique inner world. Together we can identify your strengths, change old patterns, increase self-compassion, strengthen coping skills, enhance relationships, and make life much more meaningful and manageable.
- We provide an environment that is non-judgmental, utilizing a caring and collaborative approach to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered. We are passionate about providing services to a diverse community, specifically those who may be marginalized or struggle to access services.
We are licensed to practice in Georgia and California. Additionally, we are a member of the Psychology Inter-jurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), which allows us to practice in 42+ additional states. For a list of eligible states, please click here.
Treatment Modalities.
We work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and anxiety to health and wellness, couples counseling, infertility issues, and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, we offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of our clients' individual needs to help attain the personal growth they’re striving for.
• Reproductive Psychology
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress and Time Management
• Work and Career Issues
• Veteran Populations (including PTSD)
• Interpersonal Challenges
• Couples Counseling
• Marriage & Family Counseling
• Adjustment and Life Transitions
• Attentional/Studying concerns
• College and Graduate Students
• Family-Related Concerns
• Family planning
• Peer and Romantic Relationship Issues
• Health and Wellness
• Body Image Issues
• Family of Origin Issues
• Multicultural Concerns
• Feminism and Women’s Issues
Treatment Orientation.
The following treatments are utilized based on each client’s individual goals and treatment plan.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Developing healthy thought patterns to improve emotions and behaviors.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): Balancing and coping with intense emotions.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): Enhancing awareness, acceptance, compassion, and mind-body connection to relieve stress.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Focusing on increasing self-awareness and enhance the individual’s ability to apply this awareness to daily life.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Focusing on reducing experiential avoidance and accepting internal experiences (thoughts and feelings) in the service of living a valued, vital, and meaningful life. Mindfulness, metaphors, and experiential exercises play a central role in ACT.
Interpersonal Psychotherapy: Improving the quality of an individual’s interpersonal relationships and social functioning to help reduce their distress.
Multicultural Therapy: Addressing the concerns of those whose race, ethnicity, gender identification, income, disability, or other social factor falls outside of the majority. Including oppression, racism, and marginalization.
Negar Nazari, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Director & Supervisor
California: PSY 30769
Georgia: PSY 004553
PSYPACT: 10130
SPECIALTY.
Dr. Nazari is a dually licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience specializing in helping adults, young adults, and couples. She has extensive training in the treatment of anxiety, depression, life-transitions, adjustment difficulties, body image issues, self-esteem building, racial & cultural identity, academic & work challenges, trauma, family of origin issues, and stress management.
Dr. Nazari is passionate about the intersection of mental and reproductive health. She specializes in reproductive psychology, with an emphasis on the use of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). Dr. Nazari is a professional member of American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
Aside from being dually licensed, Dr. Nazari is a member of the Psychology Inter-jurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), which allows her to practice in 42+ additional states.
TREATMENT ORIENTATION.
Dr. Nazari utilizes a multidisciplinary approach integrating psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and interpersonal therapy.
EDUCATION.
She was raised in Atlanta, Georgia where she earned a bachelor of science degree in psychology and bachelor of arts degree in sociology from the University of Georgia, in 2008. She went on to obtain a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Georgia State University, in 2011. After teaching psychology courses and conducting psychological assessments in Atlanta, she moved to San Diego where she completed her doctoral degree in clinical psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP), an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program renowned for clinical training.
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE.
Dr. Nazari has completed specialized training in a variety of clinical settings, including, but not limited to: The University of San Diego Counseling Center; San Diego State University Counseling Center; University of North Carolina-Charlotte Counseling and Psychological Services; Community Mental Health clinics; Intensive Outpatient Hospital settings; and Private Practice settings; Post-Graduate Course on Introduction to Reproductive Psychology by Julie Bindeman, Psy-D.
ACADEMIC & RESEARCH CAREER.
Dr. Nazari’s dissertation research focuses on the intersection of implicit bias and therapist competency. Her research highlighted the role bias plays in selecting a provider, most specifically when selecting a therapist.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Nazari was an assistant professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology where she taught doctoral level psychology classes for the Applied Clinical Psychology program. She is also currently an adjunct instructor at National University and Chattahoochee Technical College, teaching a variety of psychology courses.
Paimanjot (Pam) Kaur, Psy.D
Registered Psychological Associate
California: PSB 94029129
SPECIALTY.
Dr. Kaur offers psychotherapy services in English, Punjabi, and Hindi for individuals navigating mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and cultural adjustment. She is passionate about serving diverse and underserved communities, including rural populations and veterans.
TREATMENT ORIENTATION.
Dr. Kaur takes a multidisciplinary and client-centered approach, integrating biopsychosocial and somatic perspectives with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Person-Centered Therapy.
EDUCATION.
Dr. Kaur earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Fresno Pacific University in 2018. She went on to complete her Master’s in Clinical Psychology at Alliant International University, California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP), an American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited program, in 2023, and her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology at CSPP Fresno in 2025. Her dissertation research examined the mental health of second-generation South Asian Americans, specifically how intergenerational conflict contributes to depression, anxiety, and stress as individuals navigate the differing value systems of immigrant parents and their current broader society.
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE.
Dr. Kaur has received training in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and diagnostic assessment across diverse clinical settings. She trained at the Fresno VA in the General Mental Health Clinic, working with mood, trauma, and adjustment-related concerns, as well as in the VA Harm Reduction Clinic, where she specialized in motivational interviewing for individuals and groups managing substance use. She also completed a practicum with Valley Health Team, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving rural communities in California’s Central Valley. For her pre-doctoral internship, Dr. Kaur trained at I Ola Lāhui, an APA-accredited nonprofit dedicated to serving rural and underserved Native Hawaiian communities. During this time, she provided individual therapy at Waimānalo Health Center, an FQHC on Oʻahu, collaborating closely with primary care providers, psychiatrists, and case managers as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Venus Perez, MA
Registered Psychological Associate
California: PSB 94027411
SPECIALTY.
Venus offers psychotherapy services in English and Spanish to individuals from adverse communities with problematic substance use, addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD, SI/SA, and self-esteem challenges. Venus has experience facilitating inpatient and outpatient groups for individuals with severe mental illness and addiction and works with individuals experiencing symptoms of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, as well as personality disorders.
TREATMENT ORIENTATION.
Venus uses a multidisciplinary approach integrating biopsychosocial, psychodynamic, motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT), client-centered, and interpersonal therapy.
EDUCATION.
Venus earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology, along with a dual minor in education and special education from San Francisco State University in 2020. She obtained her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) in May 2022, an accredited American Psychological Associated (APA) program. Currently, Venus is a third-year Ph.D. student at CSPP.
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE.
Venus has received training and gained experience through a wide range of communities and populations. Her clinical expertise developed from working and volunteering at rehabilitation centers, homeless shelters, daycares, and inpatient and outpatient services. She has worked at Paradise Valley Hospital, Bayview Behavioral Health Hospital, Southern California Recovery Center, Rams Youth Higher Ability, A friendly Manor, and Mima’s Daycare and Learning Center. The wide range of mental health services allowed her to work with diverse individuals at risk of trauma, relapse, suicidal ideation/intent, and self-harm. Venus is currently working at Paradise Valley Hospital and Bayview Behavioral Health Hospital under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist. Her clinical training and experiences have allowed her to become an empathetic, motivated, and passionate psychologist in training with experience in developing new behavioral plans and strategies and organizing/facilitating effective social skills groups. She implements group facilitation and group processes, provides inpatient and outpatient therapy to individuals struggling with severe and comorbid mental disorders, and helps individuals with comorbid disorders, psychosis, suicidality, and physical issues process experiences and develop coping resources. Venus has developed excellent communication and observation skills and a significant ability to perform well in a team.
Alejandra Gonzalez, M.A.
Registered Psychological Associate
California: PSB 94029049
SPECIALTY.
Alejandra has experience working with anxiety, mood, PTSD, and substance use disorders. She has a passion for working with minority communities and integrates a holistic approach to address an individual’s mental health as well as impacting systemic factors.
TREATMENT ORIENTATION.
Alejandra has a multidisciplinary approach integrating tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and a person-centered approach.
EDUCATION.
Alejandra received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Counseling and Social Change and Religious Studies from San Diego State University (SDSU) in 2022. She obtained her Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) in June 2025, an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program. She is currently in the third year in CSPP’s Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program.
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE.
Alejandra has received clinical training in group and individual therapy, crisis intervention treatment, theory-driven case conceptualization, and treatment planning. She completed her first practicum at Vista Balboa Crisis Center where she worked with individuals with a variety of
mental health diagnosis in an in-patient crisis setting. Alejandra’s current practicum is at a partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient program for trauma informed care. Her training has equipped her to work with co-occurring disorders and a diverse range of clients. As such,
Alejandra’s training has provided her the ability to work effectively with clients to set achievable goals and identify internal and external factors on an individual’s mental health.
Registered Psychological Associate
This is a term designated for clinicians advanced in their clinical training, but are not yet licensed and able to provide services independently. They are working towards their final requirements for licensure, are directly supervised by Dr. Nazari and are employees of her independent practice. They have been thoroughly screened and registered through the California Board of Psychology for this position.
Services & Fees
Intake Assessment:
Treatment begins with completing an initial diagnostic evaluation. The intake assessment process typically takes between one to two visits (each 45 minutes).
Individual Therapy:
Individual therapy sessions last 45 minutes. We may meet weekly in the beginning of therapy and reduce how often we meet over time as you progress in treatment.
Fee for services:
Payment is expected at the time of service. We only accept online payments - all major credit cards are accepted.
If you are seeking a good faith estimate, please notify your provider immediately and one will be discussed and provided during your next session.
Insurance:
If you are wanting to use insurance and are a California or Georgia resident, we are an in network provider with Aetna and Optum (United Health Care, Oscar, and Oxford) plans through Alma and Headway!
If your insurance is not listed above, you can still use insurance as "out of network"; please read below.
For all others, we do not accept insurance directly, however, we are considered an out-of-network provider. Should you choose to utilize your insurance benefits, we will provide you with a monthly statement or "superbill" that you can submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
We encourage you to check with your insurance company regarding the reimbursement rate, prior to making an appointment, as it varies for each provider and policy. Feel free to contact us with questions regarding insurance and fees.
Note: Many PPO plans have their own coverage rates; we recommend you call your insurance company directly and ask about their policy on out-of-network benefits for behavioral health care. Please understand that payment for each session will be collected at the time of service.
Sliding Scale & Reduced Fees:
We hold a limited number of slots open for clients requiring financial assistance. Please inquire directly with us regarding the sliding scale program.
Reduced fees are not guaranteed; they are based on availability, and subject to change at any time.
Cancellation & No-Show Policy:
If you need to cancel a session, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a fee. If you do not show for your scheduled appointment, and have not notified us at least 24-hours in advance, you will be required to pay a fee.
Scheduling:
After initial contact is made, you will be scheduled for an initial appointment. Future appointments can be requested at the conclusion of your session.
Contact Us
We will make every effort to respond to your phone call and/or email within 24 hours.
Availability, fees, and any other questions you may have will be discussed prior to your first session.
DISCLAIMER:
If you are experiencing an emergency or a life-threatening situation, please call 9-1-1 immediately!
Palm View Psychology, Inc.
9450 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite C #676 San Diego, California 92126, United States
Privacy Policy
Maintaining Patient Privacy and Confidentiality
At Palm View Psychology, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of every patient in accordance with ethical and legal guidelines. We believe that a safe and confidential environment is essential for effective therapy.
Confidentiality and Its Limits
Confidentiality is a fundamental principle in psychology. It allows patients to share personal information without fear of disclosure outside of the therapeutic setting. However, there are exceptions to this rule.
Mandated Reporting
In certain circumstances, psychologists are legally obligated to report information to appropriate authorities, even if it means breaching confidentiality. This includes situations involving:
- Suspected abuse or neglect: of a child, dependent adult, or elderly person
- Threats of serious bodily harm: to another person(s)
- Ongoing domestic violence
- Intent or plans to attempt suicide
- Serious threats to health and safety
HIPAA and Other Legal Protections
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provides federal protections for patient health information, including mental health records. While HIPAA establishes national standards, state laws may have additional requirements.
Disclosure to Third Parties
In some cases, information may be shared with third parties. For example, we may need to disclose information to your health insurance provider to obtain authorization for treatment. However, you have the right to pay for services out-of-pocket and avoid such disclosures.
Minors and Guardians
When providing services to a minor, we will discuss the extent of information sharing with the legal guardian at the beginning of treatment. This ensures that both the child or adolescent and the guardian understand the confidentiality guidelines and can participate in therapy comfortably.
For more information on privacy policies, please visit the American Psychological Association website.
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