Meet Our Therapists
Dr. Angela Klein
Founder and Director
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in the greater San Diego area. I specialize in treating disordered eating, self-harm, suicidality, and pervasive anxiety and mood disorders, as well as substance use, in adolescents, families, and adults. I emphasize concrete behavioral strategies and validation to foster balance, self-awareness, and connection. Creating lasting change can seem daunting, but I can support you in this journey with tools to help you take it one step at a time to achieve your goals ultimately.
I earned my Ph.D. from the University of Missouri, Columbia in 2009. Through Mizzou's doctoral program, I gained a rigorous foundation in research, treatment, and assessment of children and adults. I then completed my clinical internship at the University of South Carolina Counseling and Human Development Center and my postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. I have worked at intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs, as well as private practice, and was a licensed psychologist in New Jersey before moving to San Diego in 2012.
My experience in specific specialties includes involvement in grant-funded research, intensive training, and clinical delivery (see further details here). I have presented nationally and internationally and am the author of “Mindful Eating from the Dialectical Perspective: Research and Application," as well as multiple journal publications.
I love enjoying the beach, travel adventures, cuisine, and the arts when I'm not in the office.
Mia Najor, M.A., LMFT
Staff Therapist
Hi, I'm Mia Najor. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist at Centered Ground, supervised by licensed psychologist Dr. Angela Klein. In particular, I receive ongoing supervision from Dr. Angela in Radically Open DBT, having completed intensive training in October 2018. At Centered Ground, I primarily see adults for individual sessions, co-lead mindful eating groups, and radically open DBT classes.
Mia has worked with adolescents, adults, and families at various levels of treatment care, including residential, day treatment, and intensive outpatient, with a focus on disordered eating, eating disorders, and body image, since 2013. She also has experience treating mood disorders, relationship concerns, and self-esteem issues. She loves empowering her clients using truth without judgment. In addition to DBT at Centered Ground, she offers solution-focused therapy. She is multicultural and LGBTQIA-affirming.
Mia earned her Bachelor’s degree from Cal State University San Marcos in 2009. She then earned her Master’s degree at Azusa Pacific University in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2013.
Mia is a cinema and music enthusiast. She also loves to travel and spend time with her two cats.
Independent Contractor
Chris McDuffie, LCSW, MSW, ICADC, CADCII
CHRIS MCDUFFIE COUNSELING, A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Offering Teletherapy across CA and In-Person at Centered Ground
Chris McDuffie is a licensed psychotherapist and a retired high school principal. He has worked extensively in the field of co-occurring disorders at residential treatment centers and in private practice. Chris is proficient in applying secular, spiritual, and Buddhist psychology to enhance DBT, ACT, CBT and MBRP to help those suffering from substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
Chris has lectured for the following national and international programs to coach therapists and medical professionals on how to offer Mindfulness and Buddhist psychology: Behavioral Health Association of Providers, the University of Illinois Common Ground Research Network, the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals, NACCME’s Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit, and APA Approved CEU trainings held at the AToN Center. You may also be interested in following Chris’ Insight Timer App podcast show, “Spiritual Sobriety” to learn more about how to incorporate Buddhist psychology with the 12 Steps.
Chris holds a Masters of Social Work from Fordham University and has completed training in Compassion-Based Psychotherapy and Embodied Transformation at Nalanda Institute's Contemplative Psychotherapy Program. Chris also holds a CADC-II for Chemical Dependency Counseling, is a SMART trained facilitator, and works with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
Chris offers highly personalized and individualized, concierge counseling for individuals, couples, and corporate teams. During initial sessions, Chris invites his clients to begin looking at difficult situations and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in ways that helps clients feel empowered. Chris offers a free 15-minute consultation and may be reached at - (858) 461-6921.