
Meet our dedicated team
"Here at La Jolla Psychology Center we are happy to provide the services of our strong team of clinicians known for their high level of expertise with both children and adult ADD/ADHD, depression, and anxiety. We look towards the future with the goal of providing the highest level of care and transparency in your personalized mental health journey."

Founder, CEO, & Clinical Director
Deisy Cristina Boscan, Ph.D., APC
A native of Venezuela, Dr. Boscan brings a wealth of mental health knowledge and experience to San Diego. She received her doctorate in Psychology from The Fielding Institute, Santa Barbara, California, and is a California licensed Psychologist with the Board of Psychology. Dr. Boscan received her psychoanalytic training from San Diego Psychoanalytic Center and is Board certified in psychoanalysis, by The American Psychoanalytic Association. Well known internationally, Dr. Boscan served as Vice-President of the International Psychoanalytic Studies Organization. She is bilingual in Spanish and English and collaborates well with individuals of all ages.
Dr. Boscan has extensive training in, and experience with, pediatric and adult neuropsychology. She served as a neuropsychologist staff research associate for the University of California San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine’s Neuroscience Department, and a professor at the San Diego Psychoanalytic Center (SDPC). She supervises psychiatric fellows from the UCSD School of Medicine’s Psychiatry Department and has conducted and/or supervised over five thousand child and adult assessments. She also serves as an expert witness for the Family Court of San Diego County Superior Court. As a psychoanalyst, Dr. Boscan understands how an individual’s feelings and behaviors are motivated by a variety of unconscious factors which often makes them “feel stuck.” Although challenging at times, Dr. Boscan’s gentle approach helps her patients discover attitudes and behaviors that are not serving their best interests, and she aims to help her patients break free from associated habits.
Dr. Boscan's goal in treating children and adolescents is to build strong, trusting relationships with her patients. She also partners with family members to help them better understand normal children and adolescent developmental stages and strategies to best support their loved ones during this challenging time in their lives. For adults, Dr. Boscan helps her patients develop a path toward achieving their life goals by offering executive coaching and psychological and neuropsychological assessments and consultations. By shaping assessments to match the individual needs of her patients, she assists them in identifying and resolving the underlying emotional distress and conflicts in their lives. Dr. Boscan is founder, owner, CEO and Clinical Director of La Jolla Psychology Center (LJPC) and The La Jolla Child Development Center (LJCDC). She enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and furry companions. Her passions include exploring the great outdoors, partaking in physical fitness, cooking, traveling, and gardening (she recently made her own sage butter and distributed it to neighbors and friends).

Psychological Associate
Andrea Temple, M.A., Ph.D.
Dr. Temple is a Postdoctoral Fellow at LJPC and a Registered Psychological Associate with the BOP. She first began her career in computer science, and her path later continued into pursuing her passion in psychology. She holds two master’s degrees, in Counseling and in Clinical Psychology, and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Neuropsychology. She received extensive training in a variety of settings, including psychiatric hospitals, Catholic Charities, the Parkinson’s Association, private practice, and many others. Dr. Temple is skilled at providing neuropsychological evaluations and counseling within various populations, including couples, families, adults, children, older adults, and military clients of various economic and social backgrounds. Just as in her work within the field of computer science, she believes that the human condition appears to be adjustable, if not fixable, with an accurate diagnosis, the correct applications, and the empowerment of a skilled operator. Dr. Temple aims to help others understand themselves through her own experience and research, by assisting in the empowerment of as many skilled operators as possible.

Psychological Associate
Rosa L. Rodriguez, M.A., Psy.D.
Dr. Rodriguez is a Postdoctoral Fellow at LJPC and a Registered Psychological Associate with the BOP. She holds both a master's and doctoral degree in Clinical Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Rodriguez provides disability evaluations for military personnel, psychological testing, and psychotherapy for all ages. Using an integrative approach, Dr. Rodriguez takes special care to customize her work based on the individual's unique history and current concerns. She has experience in working with veterans and members of the military community, as well as first responders and the LGBTQIA+ community. Her areas of speciality include trauma, mood disorders, and multicultural/diversity issues. Dr. Rodriguez is passionate about helping individuals understand more about themselves, clarify their values, and build a sense of self-worth so that they can live a life rich with purpose and meaning. She also focuses on helping individuals reduce guilt, shame and stigma surrounding mental health amongst underrepresented groups. Dr. Rodriguez provides services in both English and Spanish.

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Xennia Dorr, M.A.
Ms. Dorr is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at LJPC and registered with the BBS. She provides individual, family, and couples therapy. She earned her master's degree from Point Loma Nazarene University. As a bicultural, bilingual clinician, she has gained experience from community mental health inpatient treatment, private practice and school-based settings. She specializes in working and treating diverse populations who are suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety, and attachment issues. Ms. Dorr embraces a holistic and humanistic approach to provide a safe and warm space to build an honest, open and trusting therapeutic relationship. She also utilizes CBT and DBT to support the clients' internal strengths and resources to reach their goals. She is currently pursuing additional training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in which she uses when working with couples seeking to better understand their relationships. In her free time, Ms. Dorr enjoys camping, hiking, visiting National Parks, cooking and spending time with her loved ones. Ms. Dorr provides services in both English and Spanish.

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Esmeralda Siria, M.A.
Ms. Siria is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at LJPC and is registered with
the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). Having trained at the graduate level, Ms. Siria
has had the opportunity to work with children, families and adults with a variety of
presenting problems including mood disorders, anxiety, disruptive behavior disorders
and identity concerns. Ms. Siria has experience utilizing CBT, DBT, and SFBT;
however, she finds it imperative to use an integrative approach when working with
clients. Ms. Siria strongly believes that every client comes in with a unique set of goals,
strengths and challenges and ensures that her non-judgmental, open-minded approach
will aid in developing a safe, trusting relationship while working collaboratively with
clients. In her free time, Ms. Siria enjoys traveling (especially road trips), running, DIY
projects and spending time with friends and family.

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Coco Guerrero M.A.
Ms. Guerrero is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at LJPC and registered with the BBS.
She graduated with her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Southern California Seminary and is currently pursuing her Psy.D. in Psychology with an International and Multicultural emphasis. Her previous work with adults in the areas of sexual trauma, intimate partner violence, incarceration and substance abuse is the basis for
her interest in early intervention and supporting family relationships. She passionately believes that developing good social and emotional skills in childhood provides kids with an excellent foundation for navigating challenges and creating a meaningful life. Ms. Guerrero focuses on the patient-therapist alliance as the primary factor in therapy outcome and utilizes an individualized approach to achieve goals. She frequently
employs techniques from ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Gestalt and Motivational Interviewing to increase patient vitality, resilience and success. Ms. Guerrero comes from a multiethnic background and is an enrolled member of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. Her rest and refreshment come from walking barefoot on the land and visiting dark sky communities to gaze at the stars. She enjoys finding beauty in unexpected places and frequently goes on adventures with her four children and extended family.

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Danielle Lord, M.S.
Danielle Lord is delighted to be joining LJPC as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). She takes on a compassionate and non-judgmental approach towards her clients, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) techniques with a strengths-based, person-centered, systems perspective. Ms. Lord strongly believes that we all have the capacity to reach our goals, despite life’s many challenges. In the therapy room, she encourages clients to find solutions to problems by valuing safety, curiosity, and honesty. In addition to therapy, Danielle assists in coaching a 10 year-old girls soccer team, spends time playing beach volleyball and pickleball, enjoys runs on the beach and spending time with loved ones. Having played collegiate soccer, Ms. Lord has gained insight not just about learning new skills to handle stress, but also learning how to let go of fears. Danielle earned her B.A. in Psychology and B.A. in Spanish from Biola University, and her M.S. in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University. Her treatment approach emphasizes the interdependence of the body and mind and is consistent with LJPC’s goal of providing the highest level of care and transparency in one’s mental health journey. She looks forward to meeting you and supporting you on your path to healing.

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Megan Williamson, M.A.
Ms. Williamson is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at LJPC and registered with the BBS. She completed her Bachelor's and postgraduate degree at Bond University on the Goldcoast of Australia before moving to San Diego to complete her Master's in Counseling Psychology. She works through a mindful and positive lens while utilizing evidence based practices, and prioritizes using an integrative approach tailored to the patients' specific needs. She has experience working with the LGBTQ community, adults with substance abuse, and mood and behavioral disorders. Her goal is to provide an affirmative and empathetic environment, where individuals may feel safe and free of judgement. She has a passion for working with families, children, and adolescents, as well as providing parenting and couples’ sessions. She helps couples and families to build firm foundations for better communication, identify negative patterns, and replace them with supportive means of communication. She provides a serene, collaborative atmosphere with patients to set and acquire goals of overcoming life’s challenges, and to find peace and joy. In her free time she enjoys surfing, cooking, yoga, meditation, and making happy memories with her family and French Bulldog.

Business Manager
Celia Martinez
Ms. Martinez has over 15 years of administrative experience and over 20 years of customer service
experience. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. She enjoys spending time with family, taking walks in nature and reading.

Accounting Manager/ Controller
Melissa Eder
Ms. Eder has 15 years of experience and training, and is certified by the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers. She is currently studying to become an Enrolled Agent for the IRS. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and exploring the backcountry with her family.

Administrative Assistant/Intake Coordinator
Kari Perry, M.S.
Ms. Perry has over 20 years of experience supporting non-profit healthcare and education organizations. Her passions include golfing (on her good days), playing (and harvesting) in the dirt, hiking the Pacific Coast Trail (day hikes only please), and hanging out with her husband of 40+ years and her two girls who absolutely rock her world!