A Professional Resource for ROWI
Thoughtful Care.
Stronger Connections.
Thank you for taking the time to connect with OPAL Psychological. We value the opportunity to learn more about ROWI and explore how thoughtful professional relationships can support clients and families across different stages of care.
Personalized, evidence-based outpatient psychological care in La Jolla and throughout California.
Who We Are
Individualized Care Starts With Understanding the Person.
OPAL Psychological is a boutique group practice providing individualized, evidence-based psychological care. Our clinicians bring distinct areas of expertise, allowing us to consider each person’s needs, goals, and circumstances when exploring an appropriate therapeutic fit.
Individualized
We focus on the individual, not a one-size-fits-all treatment model.
Evidence-Based
Our clinicians draw on established psychological approaches and tailor treatment to each person’s presentation and goals.
Human-Centered
We aim to make the experience approachable, respectful, and supportive, beginning with the first interaction.
Where OPAL May Be a Resource
Supporting the Next Appropriate Step in Care.
Transitions between levels of care benefit from thoughtful consideration. For individuals who are clinically appropriate for traditional outpatient therapy, OPAL may offer continued individual psychological support focused on maintaining progress, applying skills, and addressing longer-term therapeutic goals.
OPAL provides outpatient psychotherapy only. We do not offer PHP, IOP, residential, crisis, or emergency services.
OPAL may be a resource for:
- Individuals transitioning into ongoing outpatient psychotherapy
- Adolescents meeting an OPAL clinician’s age range and clinical scope
- Young adults navigating major transitions
- Adults and caregivers seeking individual psychological support
- Anxiety, stress, and mood-related concerns
- ADHD, emotional regulation, and executive-functioning support
- Trauma-informed care, when clinically appropriate
- Athletes, students, and high-performing individuals
All referrals are considered individually based on clinical needs, level of care, age eligibility, clinician expertise, and availability.
The OPAL Experience
A Thoughtful Experience, From the First Conversation.
We believe the experience of seeking care matters. Our Patient Care Team helps prospective clients navigate their questions, understand available options, and explore an appropriate clinician match. Our goal is to make each interaction clear, respectful, and supportive.
We Listen
Our team begins by understanding the individual’s needs, goals, preferences, and questions.
We Explore the Fit
We consider clinician expertise, clinical appropriateness, availability, insurance participation, and treatment needs.
We Help With the Next Step
When appropriate, our team explains consultation and scheduling options and helps individuals understand the process of beginning care.
Good clinical care and thoughtful communication belong together.
The OPAL Clinical Team
The Right Clinical Fit Matters.
Dr. Ladera Linn, PsyD
Founder · Clinical Psychologist
Health psychology and behavioral medicine, with a focus on anxiety, mood, stress, and related adult concerns.
Dr. Alina Mraz, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist
Works with adolescents and adults on anxiety, mood, ADHD, neurodiversity, and life transitions.
Dr. Kai Chuang, PsyD
Clinical & Sports Psychologist
Supports athletes and high performers with anxiety, stress, trauma, and performance-related concerns.
Stay Connected
Let’s Keep the Connection Going.
We appreciate the opportunity to connect with ROWI and learn more about the important work your team provides. We welcome continued conversations about clinical fit, appropriate referrals, and ways to support thoughtful continuity of care within our community.
Here’s to thoughtful connections and continued care.
Professional Referrals & Inquiries
Delia Mejia
Patient Care Coordinator
- Phone:
- (619) 259-0107
- Email:
- admin@opalpsychological.com
- Website:
- www.opalpsychological.com
La Jolla, CA 92037
Coverage and individual clinician participation vary by plan. Self-pay options are also available.