Meet the Team
Meet Dr. Shamiron Bales
Ph.D., PSY34832
Dr. Shamiron Bales, a committed and experienced clinician, leads our practice in San Diego with dedication and pride. With a rich academic background and comprehensive training right here in her hometown, Dr. Bales brings not just expertise, but a genuine warmth and dedication to each individual’s mental health journey.
Dr. Bales’s approach is guided by her belief in the power of understanding and insight. She combines current psychological research with compassionate and empathetic care for the complex challenges individuals and families face today. Through neurodevelopmental evaluations, general diagnostic testing, and feedback sessions, Dr. Bales is dedicated to helping her clients find clear paths forward.
Meet Dr. Rachel Raver
Welcome to Bales Psychology Clinic! I am a licensed therapist who graduated Alliant International University in San Diego with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. With a strong foundation in trauma-informed care, I work with both individuals and couples, offering a supportive and collaborative therapeutic alliance.
My approach is rooted in patient-centered care and the recovery model, emphasizing each person’s inherent strengths and resilience to foster psychological and emotional well-being. Outside the therapy room, I enjoy spending time both indoors and outdoors with family and friends, soaking up sunshine, and playing with my dogs. A firm believer in balance and self-care, I find joy in creativity and keep my mind sharp with puzzle and mystery games. My warm, down-to-earth nature helps create a safe, supportive space where you can feel seen, heard, and empowered on your journey toward healing.
Our Values
- Compassionate Care: We don’t just provide transactional assessments – we believe in empathetic and individualized support and guidance every step of the way. Ensuring clients feel heard, understood, and valued isn’t an ideal – it’s a promise.
- Professional Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards, embracing honesty, transparency, and a deep commitment to ethical conduct, aligned with the APA Ethics Code.
- Client-Centered Approach: Every individual is unique. That’s why we tailor every assessment to match their personal needs, concerns, and goals.
- Evidence-Based Practice: We use scientifically validated assessment tools and proven techniques to provide accurate, reliable, and insightful evaluations. You’re in good hands here.
- Culturally Competent Services: We honor and respect the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities of our clients, ensuring a safe and inclusive space for all.
- Collaborative Partnership: True progress happens together. We work alongside clients, families, and other professionals to foster understanding, connection, and facilitate positive outcomes.
