Mariana Guzman, LMFT, LAADC, ICAADC
Associate Professor/Behavioral Health Counselor - Full Time
Mariana Guzman is a bilingual (English & Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Certified Licensed Advance Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LAADC) and International Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ICAADC). She received her AA at Palomar College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, earned her B.A. in Psychology at CSUSM and her M.A. in Counseling Psychology at National University. She has worked in nonprofit for over 11 years and has experience working in school counseling settings, diversion program, court referred adult programs, and private practice. Areas of expertise and special interest include PTSD/trauma, anxiety, and substance abuse.
CA License: LMFT 80015
Certification: LAADC/ICAADC LR02601116
Mercedes Tiggs, LCSW
Associate Professor/Behavioral Health Counselor - Full Time
Mercedes Tiggs is an educator, professor, consultant, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Mercedes received her B.S. in Criminal Justice from SDSU and M.S.W. with a concentration in Community Organizing, Planning, and Administration from USC. She has provided academic services in the education sector since 2016. Previously, Mercedes spent 5 ½ years in nonprofit, advocating, mentoring, and providing therapeutic services to marginalized youth. As an interactive, family-systems therapist, she desires to come alongside others to assist them in healing from trauma, building self-worth, improving communication in their relationships, and reaching their goals.
Jim Coil, Ed.D, LMFT
Behavioral Health Counselor - Part Time
Jim is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has provided counseling services for more than 25 years in the form of individual, couples, family and group therapy to families, adults, couples, adolescents, and children. Jim has served as the Director of the Wellness Center and the Director of Counseling Services and Training at Point Loma Nazarene University and teaches graduate psychology courses for the Department of Graduate Psychology at Azusa Pacific University. He has a private practice and is a frequent presenter at college campuses, conferences, seminars, churches, and community organizations.
CA License: LMFT 35598
Kimberly Lesnick, LCSW, PPSC
Behavioral Health Counselor - Part Time
Kimberly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and offers over 25 years of professional experience serving individuals of all ages and their families. She has provided clinical services in substance abuse, inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, public and private educational settings, and private practice. Throughout the last 10 years she has increased her focus on enhancing her skillset in specializing in work with trauma informed interventions including the use of Animal Assisted Therapy. Kimberly currently holds a private practice and is a board member of the Red Skelton Rescue and Service Dog Society.
CA License: LCSW 23581
Mayra Torres, LPCC
Behavioral Health Counselor - Part Time
Mayra is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) providing Behavioral Health Counseling Services in English and Spanish. Mayra began her scholastic journey at Palomar College and went on to receive her B.A. in Psychology at SDSU and her M.A. in Forensic Psychology from TCSPP. She has experience working for non-profit organizations offering services to under-served and under-represented populations struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, and substance use. Mayra also has experience working with crisis teams such as the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force as well as the Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT). As a previous student of Palomar College, Mayra is passionate about providing supportive services to students through their college journey.
CA License: LPCC 9256
Curtis Coronado, LMFT
Behavioral Health Counselor - Part Time
Curtis is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) providing Behavioral Health Counseling Services in English and American Sign Language (ASL). Curtis is a former Community College student himself and went on to receive his B.A. in Psychology at SDSU. Curtis enrolled in the Community Based Block (CBB) program and then completed his master’s coursework in the Marriage and Family Therapy program, also at SDSU. Curtis has experience working in multiple roles in the community college system, as an instructor, football coach, and DSPS counselor. As a counselor, Curtis specializes in relationships, trauma, and addiction. Curtis is eager to aid community college students achieve success, as they pursue their academic and career goals.
CA License: LMFT 114603