Our Team: Unique Experience & Caring
Dr. Jake Hollingsworth, Psychiatrist & Co-Founder
Dr. Jake Hollingsworth is an osteopathic physician, and is board-certified in Adult Psychiatry. He and his wife, Dr. Jessica Hollingsworth, a board-certified anesthesiologist, co-founded Pacific Psych in 2015. He specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders, as well as ADHD and insomnia, with a comprehensive array of modalities, including IV ketamine therapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), psychiatric medication management, and psychotherapy.
Dr. Jake completed his medical education at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, followed by psychiatric residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio. Following high school, he served as an enlisted infantry and reconnaissance Marine for five years. After medical training, he served eight years in the Air Force as a psychiatrist, including deployment to Afghanistan, traveling between numerous forward locations, before beginning private practice in San Diego in 2015.
Dr. Jake is a 2022 graduate of California Institute of Integral Studies’ (CIIS) Certificate Program for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research which included the MAPS MDMA Training Modules. Additionally, in 2021 he completed a 2-year integrative medicine fellowship with the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM). He serves as PPC’s medical director. His practice specializes in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, insomnia, and other mood disorder.
Dr. Jessica Hollingsworth, Anesthesiologist & Co-Founder
After graduating from the Chico State University nursing program, Jessica began her career in healthcare as a registered nurse. Then, after seven years in nursing, she changed directions and completed medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio (UTHSCSA), where she also completed an internal medicine internship. She then completed her residency in anesthesia here at UC San Diego.
Now a Board certified anesthesiologist, Jessica co-founded Pacific Psych with her husband, Dr. Jake Hollingsworth, in 2015. In addition to her expertise in intravenous infusions and general medicine, she brings a warm, nurturing demeanor to our patients.
Dr. Amanda Franciscus
Psychiatrist
Dr. Amanda received her medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. She then completed her internship and psychiatry residency at Stanford School of Medicine. While at Stanford’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, she trained in specialty clinics for numerous disorders such as Anxiety/PTSD, ADHD, Major Depression, etc. She has extensive psychotherapy experience in multiple schools of time-limited, evidenced-based treatment modalities and her practice now focuses on ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP). KAP is a short term, focused therapy to be paired with ketamine infusions or injections. KAP includes setting intentions, preparing for the intervention, and processing content that arose during the experience. In her practice, she is a proponent of alternative approaches, integrated care, and minimal medications. Dr. Amanda, a board-certified psychiatrist and independent contractor for Pacific Psych, brings a thorough, thoughtful, and engaged presence to her care.
Rafael Ramos, PA-C
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Rafael Ramos was born and raised in the Greater Los Angeles area. He completed his undergraduate studies at UC San Diego and later obtained his Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from DeSales University in Pennsylvania. Rafael cultivated his experience in the fields of primary care and mental health while working with the inner city communities of Los Angeles County.
Since returning to San Diego, Rafael has focused on providing quality psychiatric care to those who suffer from a variety of mental health ailments including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addiction, eating disorders and trauma. Rafael believes that the best results can be achieved by having a cooperative relationship between the patient and the clinician. At Pacific Psych, his focus is on medication management while incorporating TMS and ketamine therapy when appropriate. Rafael is also a proponent of including therapy based treatment and will provide referrals when needed.
Alexandra Brown, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Alexandra earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Point Loma Nazarene University and completed her undergraduate studies in psychology and addiction counseling at the University of Mary. Throughout her training, she balanced graduate school with an inpatient psychiatric hospital internship and collegiate women’s volleyball coaching—experiences that shaped her grounded, compassionate, and collaborative approach to care.
Alexandra has over six years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. She has worked closely with adults experiencing depression and mood disorders, including individuals involved in alternative treatments such as ketamine therapy and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). This background allows her to thoughtfully support clients who feel stuck, discouraged, or unsure where to turn next, while providing therapy that is steady, personalized, and emotionally attuned.
Where Alexandra’s heart lies is in helping adults who are struggling internally, even when life looks “fine” on the outside. She often works with high-functioning individuals experiencing depression, emotional burnout, or persistent mood symptoms who may have tried therapy before without finding lasting relief. Alexandra believes therapy should feel like a safe, collaborative space where you don’t have to explain or minimize your pain.
Alexandra works with adults from diverse backgrounds and identities and values building a therapeutic relationship rooted in trust, warmth, and mutual respect. Her approach is compassionate and grounded, supporting clients in gaining insight, emotional relief, and a deeper sense of connection to themselves and their lives.
Monica Czypull FNP-C, PMHNP-C
Monica is a compassionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner dual-certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by the AANP. With over a decade of experience across primary care, urgent care, addiction medicine, psychiatric care, and ketamine therapy, she brings a well-rounded and deeply informed perspective to her clinical work.
Monica’s passion lies in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, insomnia, and other mental health challenges through evidence-based psychiatric medication management and ketamine therapy. She is known for her warm, nonjudgmental presence and her ability to build trusting, therapeutic relationships that empower patients to actively participate in their healing. Her approach is thoughtful and collaborative, ensuring that care plans are tailored to each person’s unique needs, goals, and lived experience.
Monica’s style as a provider is deeply supportive and grounded in empathy. She creates a safe space where individuals feel genuinely heard, respected, and cared for—fostering the kind of connection that is essential for meaningful mental health work. Guided by a holistic philosophy, Monica helps patients address the emotional, mental, and physical dimensions of wellness, working alongside them with compassion and consistency every step of the way.
Pacific Psych Career Opportunities
We are recruiting mental health professionals (physicians, therapists, and nurses) at all levels. Grow your career with us and make an immediate impact on your patients.
Schedule Appointment
Our San Diego psychiatry is accepting new patients. Please call or email to schedule an appointment.
Office: (858) 261-4622
Email: Office@PacificPsychCenters.com
Contact Pacific Psych
Pacific Psych
317 14th Street, Suite A, Del Mar, California 92014
(858) 261-4622
