Our Team
Here you’ll discover a friendly, responsive team of respected professionals, each with an extensive understanding of human behavior and relationships, all ready to compassionately help you and your family. The role of our psychologists, therapists, and counselors is to work with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with a variety of issues such as parenting, self-esteem, depression, anxiety/stress/anger, grief/ loss, or alcohol/drug use. We are experienced in teaching people how to deal more effectively with situations in their lives and helping them get “unstuck”.
FOUNDER- DR. KANEEZA LAFIR, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST & PSYCHOANALYSIS
Dr. Kaneeza Lafir, PsyD, PsyD, PhD is the owner and clinical director of Prepare to Change Counseling and the founder of Prepare to Change Child and Family Counseling. Dr. Lafir is a licensed psychologist who offers psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, psychological evaluation and assessment services, clinical consultation, in addition to managing the organizational affairs. She brings over 20 years of experience to the table, including 5 years in non-profit capacity, and offers short- and long-term therapy for children, couples, families, the elderly, and adults.
DUSTIN SHULTZ, LMFT, CEO
Dustin Shultz, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience who offers short and long-term therapy for teens, adults, couples, and seniors, working through patterns that prevent them from growing and living a full life.
DR. KELLY GRANGER, PSYD, DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL TRAINING
Dr. Kelly Granger, PsyD. is a licensed psychologist whose experience includes counseling, assessment, training and supervision. She holds extensive experience working with adults, couples and adolescents for many difficulties including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, and overwhelming emotions.
APRIL TWENHAFEL, LMFT, AFFILIATE SUPERVISOR and DIRECTOR OF SOUL SANCTUARY
April Twenhafel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over fifteen years experience in the mental health field. Prior to her licensure, April worked in the field of Social Work including foster care, crisis management and outreach concerns. April graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2007 and began her clinical practice at the Center for Individual and Family Therapy and has evolved her practice in this organization to date. She has been an adjunct professor in the Applied Behavioral Science program at Azusa Pacific University focusing on Marriage and Family Therapy for the past four years. April’s clients vary in demographics, however, she specializes in children, adolescents, and treatment of trauma related issues. April’s primary theoretical orientation is Attachment based integrated with Object Relations Theory.
JENNIFER FEE, PSYD, AFFILIATE SUPERVISOR
Dr. Jennifer Fee is a licensed Psychologist with over 25 year’s of experience. She specializes in the areas of trauma/PTSD, anxiety and depression. As an Approved Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Consultant, she helps other therapists become Certified in this innovative therapy. Dr. Fee is passionate about fighting the stigma that surrounds mental health issues via writing and speaking. She’s a TEDX speaker and avid internet live streamer. Dr. Fee made two appearances on Monique Coleman’s “Gimme MO” TV series discussing sexual assault and mental health issues.
PRE-LICENSED CLINICIANS
EILA ALVAREZ, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST ASSOCIATE
Eila Alvarez has experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults. She has also worked in ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis). Her goal is to provide an open space where clients feel heard and seen. She is a trainee under the supervision of Dr. Lafir. Eila is currently a clinical Psychology student at Vanguard University. She is studying to become a Marriage and Family Therapist and will be graduating in Spring of 2021.
GINA FJELSTAD, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST Associate
Gina Fjelstad cares deeply about others and is passionate about walking alongside her clients helping them work through life’s challenges. She desires to provide her clients with a safe environment that fosters hope and promotes personal growth and healing. With a previous career as a credentialed elementary school teacher, Gina has a special interest in working with children, adolescents, and parents. She has experience working with children ages four to twelve in a variety of different grade levels. Gina completed a Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma Training through the Saddleback Church Local Orphan Care Initiative. She understands the affects trauma has on a child’s behavior, feelings, relationships, and view of the world. She is currently working towards earning her Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology at Azusa Pacific University. She works as a marriage and family therapy trainee under the supervision of April Twenhafel, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
LAUREN HART, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST TRAINEE
Lauren Hart is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, who is currently working on her Master’s degree at Azusa Pacific University in Clinical Psychology. For the last 10 years, Lauren has worked in youth ministry and has a deep passion for helping teens and young adults navigate their way through whatever challenges may come their way. Lauren desires to create a safe and judgment free space for individuals of all walks of life to come and feel seen and heard by someone who genuinely cares for their wellbeing.
KYLE HOSKINS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST Associate
Hoskins has a desire to create a space where clients can feel supported when going through life's challenges. He is interested in developing relationships with clients where they feel supported and cared for when coming to therapy. Kyle is a trainee under Brent Scarborough and is currently obtaining his Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University. He is studying to become a Marriage and Family Therapist and will be graduating in Spring of 2024. In his free time Kyle enjoys watching/playing baseball, camping, and woodworking.
(949)229-6047
Tustin Office
222 W. Main Street, #101
Tustin, CA. 92780
Newport Beach Office
1601 Dove Street, Suite 105
Newport Beach, CA. 92660