Meet the Team

At Balanced Souls our team is dedicated to providing affirming, culturally responsive, and evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique needs. We believe in creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore, heal, and grow.

  • Hi there, I'm Brenda!

    My name is Brenda Santillan and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist based in Los Angeles, CA, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults ages 18-60 and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ issues using person-centered, trauma-informed psychotherapy to assist clients in healing

    My approach

    As a therapist, my approach varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I most frequently use more personal-centered, psychodynamic as modalities to help me understand a client's point of view.

    My focus

    I typically work with young adults ages and adults (ages 18-60) dealing with family concerns, depression, anxiety, trauma, developmental concerns, LGBTQIA+, communication concerns, religious trauma, and or self-harm. I work to help my clients navigate their current stressors and develop new forms of coping.

    My communication style

    My communication style is calm, accommodating, and personable. I want clients to feel comfortable which may even mean some swear words here and there. As we meet the style of communication will be shaped in the best way that fits clients.

    My journey to mental healthcare

    My path to becoming a clinician was shaped by my earlier work as a Special Education teacher, where I often advocated for families and recognized their need for accessible, culturally responsive mental health services. This realization led me to pursue my MFT at USC, after obtaining my Master’s in Urban Education at LMU. Today, I am committed to celebrating diversity and fostering meaningful, supportive connections with my clients as they navigate life’s challenges.

    My goals for you

    My work as a therapist is centered on providing a positive experience that is tailored to your current needs and stressors. I work from the perspective of helping the individual living within the community. What that means is I look at the collective of events, and stressors that may be impacting you (work, school, family, racism, sexism, culture) to better increase your strengths to manage those stressors. My goal is not to “fix” you, but rather shine the light on the strengths you already own. I see myself not as your teacher, but as an advocate to help increase your self-understanding to get you back to feeling balanced. As a team, I work with clients to identify the goals that they would like to achieve in this chapter of their therapy.

    My first session with you

    My first session will feel a little different from other sessions. In the first one, we spend time getting to know each other, and I may ask you questions regarding your life. The first session is all about building connections to set a positive experience


  • Hi there, I'm Diana!

    Hello, my name is Diana Jauregui and I am a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Lancaster, CA. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and a deep respect for each individual's unique journey.

    My approach

    My treatment approach varies based on the client's needs. I draw from modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Trauma-focused-CBT, mindfulness practices, and trauma-informed care. These modalities are done with the effort to help clients develop coping skills, increase self-awareness, and build resilience.

    My focus

    I am deeply passionate about working with clients from all walks of life, with a particular focus on serving communities of color. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for young adults and adults dealing with challenges related to cultural stress, social pressures, and challenges of life transitions.

    My communication style

    My communication style is calm and personable. I set an environment where clients can feel like themselves and at the same time tackle the toughest of topics.