OUR MISSION

At Being Wellness, our mission is simple. We're deeply committed to providing effective therapy and support to those struggling with mental health challenges. Through psychotherapy, psycho-education, psychological assessment and familial support, we empower vulnerable individuals to create a brighter future. Providing clinical services across the Bay Area, Nor Cal, Tri-Valley, and Los Angeles, we continually enhance our services and collaborate with the community to ensure the best outcomes. Our mission is to contribute to a stronger and healthier future for all, and we're honored to be part of that journey.

OUR FOUNDER

Dr. Ball is not only the Founder of Being but also a highly experienced Clinical Neuropsychologist. In the summer of 2019, she opened the doors of Being A Psychological Corporation, driven by the pressing need for top-notch mental health services catering to youth and families, regardless of insurance coverage. The name "Being" was thoughtfully selected, reflecting Dr. Ball's unwavering commitment to assisting individuals and families in navigating their unique circumstances and fostering a sense of self-acceptance. She staunchly believes in the power of being present inn the now, to shake up the drive to constantly do. As a whole she pushes to people to think beyond the perceived limits to become a person being, instead of a person doing.

To successfully realize this vision, Dr. Ball firmly believes in the importance of integrating the most cutting-edge tools and a diverse range of professionals who are dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations. By striving to create a comfortable and empowering environment for all, Being ensures that each individual and family receives the highest quality care possible.

Our team of professionals believe mental wellness should be accessible to everyone.

Lori Lee, PsyD
Being Clinical Resident

Keisha Dixon, PhD
Being Clinician

Shianté Alcorn, BSc
Clinical Solutions Manager

Ankhesenamun Ball, PsyD.
Founder & Clinical Director

  • Shianté is the Clinical Solutions Manager (CSM) of Being, A Psychological Corporation located in Berkeley, Ca. As the CSM she is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the business. Her role encompasses both business and clinical components. Organized and efficient, She ensures that the client experience from beginning to end is top-notch while also managing the flow of operations.

    Shianté felt drawn to the field of mental health out of a desire to support individuals and families manage challenging situations. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in psychology from Southern University Agricultural & Mechanical in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Post-college she worked with children and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings, playing an integral role in their treatment compliance. Shianté witnessed the impact of racial, financial, and attachment struggles on the mental health of those seeking care. She realized it wasn't simply a lack of access that hindered physical and self-care. She felt this opened her eyes to the importance of caring for oneself both inside and out.

    Shianté is passionate about increasing access to high-quality mental health care and believes that mental health matters. She strongly believes that a therapeutic relationship is a powerful tool for healing.

  • "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
    -Ralph Waldo Emerson

    Dr. Ball is an experienced, culturally supportive, licensed clinical psychologist. She obtained her doctorate from the California School of Professional Psychology, SF where she was trained in forensics and neuropsychology. Dr. Ball spent many of her early years providing assessment and psychotherapy services to foster youth and those in juvenile detention centers. Overwhelmed by the intense trauma, injustices within the justice system, and the staggering number of black and brown youth in juvenile detention centers, she turned her focus to parenting/family support and education. She has used neuropsychological assessment as a tool to explain differences in behavior and learning and to transform negative perceptions into positive ones. Currently, Her primary clinical focus has been on eradicating the preschool to prison pipeline which targets youth as young as 3.

    Dr. Ball is the founder of Being Integrative Clinical Solutions, a small group practice that serves youth and their families. Additionally, she moderates Togetherwell's Third Thursday discussions on tough subjects of race, discrimination, and other challenges that mental health professionals support clients through. She often provides talks on culturally appropriate Neuropsychological Assessment with people of color, Racism and Trauma, Anxiety, and How to Manage Stress. Dr. Ball recently launched a parenting workshop series on various topics from Understanding Mental Health to How to Know If My Child Is Depressed. She currently serves as the president of the Northern California Neuropsych Forum.

    Dr. Ball strives to stay abreast of the latest advances in cognitive and neuropsychological assessment, as well as, psychological treatments and neuropsychological research. Her work is patient-centered as opposed to adhering to a particular theoretical orientation. She believes that no therapy can offer a one-size-fits-all approach and that treatment must be adjusted based on the needs of the patient. For therapy, she utilizes a blend of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and my assessment training to fully understand a patient’s needs. Dr. Ball’s experience allows her to help patients understand how unresolved issues from the past can disturb their ability to live comfortably in the present and can impact the future.

    For psychological assessment, Dr. Ball uses the Boston Process Approach to determine the areas of your life that are impacted by brain neuroatypical development or brain damage. She will use such data to create a robust treatment plan that supports youth and adults in being the best person that they can be for many years to come. “Whether it is for academic, vocational, or forensic purposes, I strive to help individuals, families, and treatment teams understand what is going on? and how to best manage those challenges.”

    Your choice to enter into therapy indicates a desire to work through difficult challenges that are impacting your daily life. At times therapy can be intense but is often rewarding. Our own fears can hold us back and prevent us from making necessary changes in our lives. If you allow me the opportunity, I will help you to create emotional balance so you can get back to the more important factors of life. Work, Love, and Play.

    Current Reading:
    • The Power of Showing Up- Daniel Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
    • Ethical Decision Making in Clinical Neuropsychology- Shane Bush

    Current Playlist: Head and Heart

  • Hi, I am Dr. Lee and I am a queer-identified clinical psychologist dedicated to supporting the growth of my clients. I have an extensive background in social work and providing direct care to youth and families. As a clinician, I take a client-centered approach to support my clients tackle of the most challenging difficulties. We work closely to create tools and strategies that are culturally-centered and support long-term health and growth. Let me support you in your mental health journey.

  • Proudly, I am a graduate of Palo Alto University, (formerly known as PGSP) which is an APA Stanford Affiliated Program. At such a prestigious University, I had the opportunity to learn social psychology from Dr. Zimbardo. Additionally, I learned the MMPI from Dr. Greene, these two innovators made the field of psychology go beyond what anyone could’ve imagined, paving the way for some of the ways we practice psychology today.

    Currently, I am a licensed-eligible Clinical Psychologist and an Alcohol and Drug Counselor with extensive training in clinically based best practices for a gamut of clinical presentations and age groups from preschool to geriatric populations. My specific area of expertise has mainly been to explore the relational dynamics of Children & Families within diverse underserved communities while identifying barriers to treatment such as trauma in combination with dual diagnosis. I have experience with trauma-informed treatment, cultural sensitivities, diagnostic assessments, clinical interviewing and conducting mental status examinations, administration, interpretation, as well as professional report writing.

    I have experience treating clinical presentations of anxiety disorders, depression, suicidal ideation, substance abuse/ dependence, and intimate working knowledge of families and couples dealing with attachment disorders. Over the last decade, experiences have taught me a variety of clinical lessons which I’m humbled and honored by. Depending upon the length of time one works with the client, long or short term each relationship creates a shift systemically.

    My desire is to work collaboratively with clients regarding issues that may be impacting their ability to be in sound mental health. We have minds, wills & emotions however when not aligned the impact may disrupt our ability to attend to our present. Working together effectively with a treatment team creating interruptions in cycles of maladaptive behavior with eclectic treatment approaches is the optimal approach.

    I’m excited for the opportunity to work collaboratively with clientele who are motivated and committed to change their being.

Marta Flores, PsyD
Being Assessor

  • Hello! My name is Dr. Marta Flores and I am a licensed, bilingual and bicultural Clinical Psychologist. I have worked in the behavioral/mental health field for close to two decades. My clinical experience has consisted of work with children, adolescents and adults. My specialties, however, are working with Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) communities, providing psychosocial immigration evaluations for individuals/families, and working within community mental health with a focus on individuals with a serious and persistent mental illness. A part of my clinical work has included conducting psychological assessments. Therefore, I am thrilled to be a part of Being to once again, begin administering psychological tests for individuals in need. If you have any questions for me, please do not hesitate to reach out. I look forward to working with you.

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