Therapists in 92123

Whether you are looking for psychotherapy, family counseling or consultation on a life question, be assured you will be treated with the highest standard of care. I have extensive experience working with mental illness, life crisis, family dysfunction and challenges to personal growth. Presented with compassion and sensitivity, my approach utilizes only well-researched and proven methods of creating change and overcoming obstacles to your health and well being. Your treatment will be enriched by my experience working in hospitals, residential centers, schools and independent practice.

I offer therapy based upon Mindfulness Skills Training. This type of psychotherapy is a gentle, effective method that will help you overcome negative thoughts, feelings, emotions as well as habitual reactive patterns. You will learn to become a neutral observer and manage life's stressful events in a calmer, healthier fashion. You will develop skills that help you improve the qualities in your interpersonal relationships. These skills are based in DBT, the theraputic skill of Focusing along with mind//body awareness techniques and meditation tools. Weekly homework helps you integrate this skills into your daily life.

I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, stress management, work issues, and anger problems. If you are feeling overwhelmed, experiencing sadness, low energy, insomnia, loneliness, relationship problems, anger, difficulty focusing, or helplessness, through our work together, you will be able to relieve those symptoms. I also provide relief for symptoms including constant worry, racing thoughts, nervousness, irrational fears, social anxiety, and panic attacks. Your individual needs are carefully evaluated, and I tailor my therapeutic style to best meet those needs. You will increase your awareness of and resolve problematic behaviors to alleviate symptoms, reduce stress, improve relationships, and increase overall quality of life.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Specialist based in San Diego and North Counties. I have been working for over 10 years in the fields of both Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology providing individual therapy, couples therapy, as well as psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, to children and adults. I specialize in providing cognitive behavioral therapy, combined with complimentary therapeutic approaches and techniques to help you uncover and correct long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling, meaningful and successful life.

Hello and welcome to my page. I am a bilingual and bicultural psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience. I provide individual and couples therapy to adults and teens. Whether you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed, one of the key factors to predict positive change is the quality of relationship with your therapist. That is my focus.

Life is sometimes unexpectedly difficult and suffering can be inevitable. However, how you respond to life circumstances can drastically change your ability to enjoy life. I have worked with those that believed in lies about themselves after a traumatic incident, childhood, or their own minds. These lies can be crippling and result in anxiety, depression, addictions, school related difficulties, stress, anger, parenting, communication difficulties, relational issues, family problems, job dissatisfaction and more. I provide different perspectives that encourage personal healing and relief. Change your mind change your life

My goal as your therapist is to help you create a meaningful and enjoyable life. Whether you come to treatment to manage a pre-existing condition/diagnosis, or are looking to improve the relationships in your life; I am happy to assist you until you get to where you would like to be. In today's society; stress, anxiety, and depression can often take over our health, wellbeing, and relationships leaving one with an unsatisfactory life. In treatment we can explore the obstacles that are causing you pain or are holding you back from your full potential, and work together towards creating happiness and contentment.

Connection with others is crucial for life. This can be elusive for those who don't know themselves or love themselves, leading to negative relationship or behavioral patterns. By helping you become more relational with yourself, you will develop more positive self-worth, have healthier boundaries with others, and have a more satisying and productive life. Let's get you "unstuck" and help you move toward greater happiness.

Through my experience in working with children, adolescents and their families, I have found that the most effective way to provide treatment is to do so in a non-judgmental, caring and warm environment. I use various modalities to work with the whole family unit and not just the child in dealing with the child's behavior and diagnosis. This eclectic approach to treatment include: CBT, EMDR, Love & Logic, Mindfulness, Creative Therapy, Parent Training and Play Therapy. Every child is unique and therefore, every treatment approach is specialized for that child’s unique experience.

I view therapy as a very special, sacred space where my clients may begin and proceed on their journey toward health. I have extensive experience working with a host of different mental health issues. As a Christian therapist, I am able to offer not only experience and professionalism, but also provide an atmosphere of safety where clients are free to hear from God, Himself, as He brings truth which is genuine, long-lasting, and results in true healing and freedom.

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I would like to help you clarify your goals, identify obstacles to reaching those goals, and then work together collaboratively to determine the best method of navigating your life and relationships to achieve personal fulfillment. I believe that attitude and perception significantly impact how individuals deal with pain and conflict, and that exploring problematic areas from different perspectives in a safe, nonjudgmental environment can transform and heal.

What is stopping you from reaching your fullest potential? Sometimes we as human beings need to confront our past in order to regain our future in an assertive way. Therapy can be a helpful tool in empowering your life.

If you are having challenges with trauma, anxiety, and depression, or keeping your mood stable, I can assist you with finding the right balance and solutions. Left untreated those feeling of hopelessness, sadness, loss of interest in activities can have a negative impact on your life. I work with people who have trauma, some have flashbacks, deep fear of trust and hypervigilance.

I work in an open, non-judgmental, and friendly way to help people find a sense of wholeness and peace in their lives. With a background in psychotherapy, spiritual counseling, meditation, and mindfulness, my work focuses on a persons inner strength. I work with individuals, couples, and families on areas ranging from life decisions, self-inquiry, spirituality, relationships and sexuality.

Are you tired of how the past creeps up into your day-to-day life? Feel sad or lonely, living as roommates instead of husband and wife? You’ve felt abandoned by God. No matter how hard you have prayed to be healed, your heart remains in pieces. The struggles in your relationships have kept you in a place of sadness and loneliness. My passion is to connect hurting people with a healing Savior, by utilizing faith-based knowledge along with clinical therapeutic training. I am dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of professional services for helping you overcome your situation.

In therapeutic processes, counselors and patients are challenged to create a platform that encourages change and enhances the quality of life. Counseling is a unique opportunity to build an "internal kaleidoscope" that helps us see and understand life in multiple ways. . I offer bilingual (English/Spanish) services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. The techniques I use include a combination of theoretical perspectives such as psychoanalytic, existentialist, and expressive art therapy. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist .Certification: Expressive Arts Therapy (UCSD) Training: Group Psychotherapist (AMPAG) . I look forward to working with you.!

Do you ever feel like life is too difficult, too painful, or unfair? Negative experiences can often overshadow everything, shaping how we see the world and interact with those around us. Life's challenges can impact us in many ways, causing mood fluctuations, and difficulties in adjusting to new situations, and straining personal, school, and work relationships. As a therapist, we tailor our approach to each individual's needs and circumstances, using techniques such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the Gottman Method for couples.

RECONNECT with YOUR LOVER!!! You love your significant other, but lately you can't seem to get along. Are you missing the way your relationship was when you first fell in love, but you are just not sure how to get it back? Everyone goes through tough times connecting with their significant other. Regardless of how long you've been together there are ups and downs. It is not uncommon for couples to hit a rough patch in their relationship and counseling can help get your relationship back on track.