Business Details
Mental Health Therapy & Wellness in San Diego
Aspiring Families is a premier mental health and wellness center in San Diego, founded by Dr. Azmaira Maker, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of expertise. Our team of specialists provides evidence-based telehealth and in-person services, including psychotherapy, neurofeedback, medical consultations, and comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, adults, and families. We integrate developmental, scientific, and clinical research to create individualized treatment plans addressing depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and other mental health challenges.Our concierge-level services ensure timely access to care, with no waiting lists and collaboration with schools, physicians, and other professionals. Recognized with multiple San Diego awards and a commitment to community education through books and resources, we prioritize holistic, bio-psycho-social approaches to foster long-term wellness and empowerment.
Services
Psychotherapy
Neurofeedback
Medical Consultations
Psychoeducational Assessments
Play Therapy
Expressive Arts Therapy
Telehealth Services
ADHD Treatment
Trauma Therapy
College Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in evidence-based mental health treatment.
- Our team provides individualized care tailored to unique cognitive and emotional needs.
- We utilize FDA-approved neurofeedback technology for advanced treatment options.
- Our specialists collaborate with schools and medical professionals for holistic care.
- We guarantee timely access to services with no waiting lists.
What people say
Life-changing expertise
Personalized treatment plans
Timely appointment scheduling
Comprehensive assessments
Empathetic care providers
Services
Psychoeducational Assessments
Our standardized assessments identify cognitive, academic, and developmental strengths and challenges. We use evidence-based tools to diagnose learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders while providing actionable recommendations for schools and workplaces. The process includes clinical interviews, testing, and detailed reporting to support educational accommodations and personalized interventions.
Neurofeedback Therapy
This non-invasive treatment uses EEG technology to optimize brainwave patterns associated with ADHD, anxiety, and trauma. Our 19-sensor system provides real-time feedback through games and music to retrain brain activity. Sessions help improve focus, sleep quality, and emotional regulation while reducing symptoms of migraines and stress-related conditions.
Play Therapy
Specially designed for children under 12, this approach uses therapeutic play to process emotions and develop coping skills. Our clinicians use puppets, art, and storytelling to address trauma, family changes, and behavioral challenges while fostering emotional resilience and social development through structured, imaginative activities.
Telehealth Services
Secure video sessions provide access to mental health care across California. Our platform supports individual therapy, family sessions, and medication consultations while maintaining HIPAA-compliant privacy standards. This option ensures continuity of care for clients with scheduling challenges or geographic limitations.
Medical Consultations
Board-certified physicians provide comprehensive evaluations for medication management and complex health concerns. Our internal medicine specialists collaborate with therapists to address comorbid physical and mental health conditions while offering 45-minute initial consultations and ongoing monitoring for adult and senior patients.
People
Azmaira Maker
Founding Director
Licensed clinical psychologist with 25+ years of experience specializing in child/family and adult psychology. Completed dual training at University of Michigan with specialized law school fellowship. Author of award-winning books on child mental health.
Zia Agha
Medical Director
Board-certified internal medicine specialist providing comprehensive care for adults and seniors. Applies scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to complex health conditions while collaborating with mental health professionals for integrated treatment.
Marisa Boylan
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in clinical and school settings. Specializes in evidence-based interventions for emotional and behavioral challenges across developmental stages.
Liyang Rajegowda
Educational Psychologist
Specialist in assessments and counseling for school and college students with expertise in learning challenges. Provides culturally responsive support for Mandarin and English-speaking clients through comprehensive evaluations and academic interventions.
Ann Davis
Expressive Arts Therapist
Somatic experiencing practitioner with 30 years of experience in public health and education. Uses expressive arts techniques to support adolescents, children, and families in community and school settings through trauma-informed approaches.
Questions
What age groups do you treat?
We work with children as young as 2, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide superbills for PPO insurance reimbursement but do not directly accept insurance.
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide psychotherapy, neurofeedback, play therapy, expressive arts therapy, and trauma-focused approaches.
How are families involved in treatment?
Parents receive monthly updates for minors under 16 and participate in sessions for clients 16+ with consent.
What assessments are available?
We offer psychoeducational, neuropsychological, and developmental assessments for learning, attention, and cognitive challenges.
Do you offer telehealth services?
Yes, we provide secure video and phone telehealth sessions across California.
