Triton Lighthouse: Immersive Care Program
"Guiding Tritons to steadier shores"
The Triton Lighthouse: Immersive Care Program is a campus-based, short-term, comprehensive support initiative for UC San Diego students navigating mental health challenges. Designed to provide coordinated and compassionate care that nurtures student well-being, the program offers individualized treatment plans that may include skill-based workshops, therapy, case management, community activities, psychiatric support and digital resources. Through campus partnerships, evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care, Triton Lighthouse empowers students with the tools and community they need to move forward with resilience and balance.
Students who may benefit from Triton Lighthouse:
- Currently enrolled UC San Diego students
- Willing to participate in group therapy
- Feeling hopeless or overwhelmed by thoughts or emotions that make life difficult
- Self-harm that does not require medical attention
- Experienced a very scary or dangerous situation
- Experiencing a sense of disconnection, detachment and isolation
Students who may benefit from other types of services:
- Psychiatric hospitalization in the last 12 months
- Students seeking long-term therapy
- Specialized services around substance use or eating disorder treatment
Note
Triton Lighthouse is currently in program development phase and will be open to UC San Diego students in Fall 2025.About the Team
Lucina Miranda, Psy.D. (she/her/hers)
Triton Lighthouse Manager
Hi Tritons! I'm Lucina Miranda and proud to be part of Triton Lighthouse.
I’m a cisgender, Latinx/Chicana psychologist from the Bay Area, where I spent over 15 years supporting people through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. I understand college can feel overwhelming—balancing academics, relationships, identity and everything in between. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, heard and genuinely supported.
Before coming to UC San Diego, I worked in a variety of mental health settings, including intensive outpatient programs, crisis stabilization and hospital diversion programs, and gender-affirming care. I approach my work through an intersectional lens—recognizing how race, culture, gender, class, and other identities shape our mental health and lived experiences. I’m committed to showing up with compassion, cultural humility and profound respect for every person’s unique story.
At Triton Lighthouse, our team is here to help guide you toward steadier shores—because you don’t have to navigate this journey alone.
Leslie Tarver, M.D.
Triton Lighthouse Medical Director
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Alisa Stuckert, LPCC
Triton Lighthouse Clinician
Hello! My name is Alisa Stuckert (she/her/hers). I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR).
I am so excited to be a Triton Lighthouse Clinician. It takes trust and vulnerability to address difficult life experiences, and as a first-generation college student myself, I am honored to be part of a program that can assist students on their journey to healing.
Prior to joining Triton Lighthouse Program, I've worked in many different clinical environments such as mobile crisis work, community mental health individual/group work, residential facilities and hospitals, schools, etc. in different areas of the country.
My work with students is always person-centered and through an intersectional, trauma-informed lens. I believe that cultural humility is vital and, of course, a little humor.
Jessica Castaneda, LCSW
Triton Lighthouse Clinician
Hello UC San Diego! My name is Jessica Castaneda (she/her), and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist proudly raised in Southern California. I’m honored to be part of the UCSD community and to serve as a resource on campus, supporting students as they navigate this exciting and transformative chapter of their lives.
My clinical work is rooted in a deep passion for helping youth and young adults explore and embrace their authentic selves. I strive to create a safe, affirming space where students can reflect, grow, and build a strong foundation for self-empowerment and personal development. My therapeutic approach is centered on providing compassionate support and guidance, fostering a reparative experience that encourages healing and growth.
My journey into this profession was shaped by my own complex upbringing and a desire to be the kind of support I once needed. This path has led me to work with individuals, families and communities facing a wide range of challenges, helping them develop the tools to thrive.
I believe that difficult moments are a natural part of life—and that it’s okay to not have all the answers. What's important is having a space to process, reflect and take meaningful steps forward. I’m here to offer that space and to walk alongside students as they balance the transition into adulthood and pursue their academic and personal goals.
I look forward to supporting the UCSD community and helping students cultivate a full, balanced and enriching college experience.