About Us
Our name reflects our mission: to be a source of clarity, restoration, and strength. With a highly trained and deeply caring team, a welcoming environment, and a commitment to holistic well-being, The Fountain is a place where growth flows naturally—and healing begins.
Meet the Team
Dr. Darlene Townes, PsyD
PSY 31615
Clinical Psychologist, Founder
Dr. Darlene R Townes is the CEO/Chief Psychologist of The Fountain and a licensed clinical psychologist. She serves adults, couples, and families experiencing mood, anxiety and trauma (i.e., PTSD, racial, sexual, etc.) disorders, using a toolbox of therapies focused on using your personal strengths and collaboration with the goal of empowerment.
Dr. Townes earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Chapman University, and Master and Doctorate degrees from John F. Kennedy University. Her dissertation title, “Is the God-Image of Christian Women Impacted During the Decision-Making Process to Divorce?”
“I believe progress begins when a client feels truly seen and heard. My role is to hold space for that process—and to walk with you as you reclaim your story.”
Mayra Pacheco, M.A.
Psychological Associate
Mayra Pacheco is a fourth-year doctoral student pursuing her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at The Wright Institute, a graduate school in Berkeley, California, known for its emphasis on social justice-oriented training. She earned her M.A. in Psychology there after completing her B.A. in Psychology at Stanford University. Mayra has provided therapy to individuals, groups, and families in English and Spanish. Her clinical interests include psychosomatic concerns, anxiety, trauma, psychotic presentations, multicultural issues, acculturation, financial anxiety, and men and masculinity. Using an integrative approach, she's learning to blend cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic relational frameworks to help individuals recognize personal and systemic patterns that are influencing their well-being. Mayra recently relocated to be closer to her extended family and build professional connections.
Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys planning neighborhood bike rides, powerlifting, scuba diving, and raising her curious three-year-old while embracing both German and Mexican culture.
Clarity. Restoration.
Contact us
Please reach out if you have questions or would like to set up an introductory session. We’d love to hear from you.