Adult Behavioral Health
The Mental Health Department works closely with other departments within Kumeyaay Family Services, especially Prevention and Early Education (PEI), to provide mental health treatment and education to community members. Our program offers therapeutic services using a trauma-informed approach to clients of all ages.
Services
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual therapy
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Group Therapy
Providers
Kassandra Mason, LMFT, Director of Behavioral Health
Kassandra Mason was born and raised here in San Diego, CA. She is a Yaqui descendant through her father’s side. She is an Army Combat Veteran who participated in Operation Enduring Freedom. She received her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from National University. Her specialties include trauma, depression, anxiety, and psychotic disorders. She is currently getting her certifications in both Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Expressive Arts Therapy. Kassandra’s philosophy is to meet her clients where they are currently at and work with them at their current level. She uses humor and genuineness to provide a safe and comfortable space for everyone. Outside of work, Kassandra enjoys music, podcasts, and is a self-identified nerd.
Rebecca Prine, LCSW, Mental Health Therapist
Rebecca Prine, born and raised in Los Angeles, has been a social worker for nearly 20 years. She spent the majority of her career working in Skid Row Los Angeles with people who were experiencing homelessness and self-medicating to manage their mental health symptoms. She specializes in Depression, Anxiety, Co-Dependency, Communication, Self-Esteem, Psychotic Disorders, and Substance Abuse. She believes all people have worth and value. Rebecca’s approach is not to push people into changing things. Rather, she takes time to explore what areas of life may not be working well and guides people in developing goals that may improve their life. She embraces harm reduction philosophies and moves at the pace of the people she works with. When she is not working, she can be found wandering through a ghost town, metal detecting, fishing, camping, and always with her side kick hound dog, Macaroni.
Tami Mason, LMFT, Mental Health Therapist
Tami Mason is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Expressive Arts Therapist. She is also working towards certifications in Play Therapy and EMDR. Her primarily focus is working with children, teens, adults and families, who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, developmental delays, behavioral challenges, attachment injuries, adoption, parent/child relational issues and grief and loss. She is an attachment-based therapist and is trained in Expressive Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Repossessing (EMDR) Therapy.
support staff
Nicole B., KFS Program Assistant
Nicole B. is the voice of Family Services. She answers the phones, take messages, generates referrals and can help schedule appointments. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family.
Sencie P., KFS Driver
Sencie P. is a PEI driver for Kumeyaay Family Services. She enjoys chit chatting and listening to music with clients while transporting.
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