Domestic Abuse Therapists in 92132
John Claros
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92132 (Online Only)
I have worked with clients in English/Spanish helping adults with co-occurring disorders, at-risk youth, children, adolescents and veterans, with exposure to trauma, neglect, abuse, and parents with parenting issues. Working with these clients early on in my career motivated me to help those who cannot help themselves. Working as a therapist is a rewarding experience as well as a privilege to be invited into another person's life. I find that in joining clients on their journey to make changes and overcome the difficulties in their lives it enables them to discover their best self.
I have worked with clients in English/Spanish helping adults with co-occurring disorders, at-risk youth, children, adolescents and veterans, with exposure to trauma, neglect, abuse, and parents with parenting issues. Working with these clients early on in my career motivated me to help those who cannot help themselves. Working as a therapist is a rewarding experience as well as a privilege to be invited into another person's life. I find that in joining clients on their journey to make changes and overcome the difficulties in their lives it enables them to discover their best self.
For twenty-seven years I have practiced full-time in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo office), providing psychotherapy for emotional and relationship difficulties. My specialty is working with marital and family problems: Communication, conflict, sexual problems: parent¡ªchild or teen problems: divorce and step-family issues. I am also successful with individual problems of depression and anxiety using cognitive behavioral and interpersonal treatments. I provide emergency services and have daytime and evening hours, sliding scale fees or insurance billing when appropriate. I will be glad to answer questions about my experience and approach. Please call to arrange a meeting.
For twenty-seven years I have practiced full-time in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo office), providing psychotherapy for emotional and relationship difficulties. My specialty is working with marital and family problems: Communication, conflict, sexual problems: parent¡ªchild or teen problems: divorce and step-family issues. I am also successful with individual problems of depression and anxiety using cognitive behavioral and interpersonal treatments. I provide emergency services and have daytime and evening hours, sliding scale fees or insurance billing when appropriate. I will be glad to answer questions about my experience and approach. Please call to arrange a meeting.
Get back to the life you love! I believe that working with a therapist can provide support and hope that things can get better. You have the power to strengthen your coping skills and improve your relationships in the process. I am here to support you and provide cutting edge tools to help you heal past traumas and manage current stressors. I can help you as you work toward reaching your goals while adding more joy to your life.
Get back to the life you love! I believe that working with a therapist can provide support and hope that things can get better. You have the power to strengthen your coping skills and improve your relationships in the process. I am here to support you and provide cutting edge tools to help you heal past traumas and manage current stressors. I can help you as you work toward reaching your goals while adding more joy to your life.
Kaila Morrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92132 (Online Only)
Painful experiences can leave us at a crossroads or discouraged about our faith when breakthrough has yet to occur. Have you been feeling “stuck” in negative thoughts? Ruminating thoughts and triggers are common responses to trauma and anxiety. Battling these distressing responses is not only difficult but exhausting. Trying to understand the role faith plays can be confusing. I am passionate about normalizing what you are going through and identifying barriers that are preventing you from living life fully. Everyone responds differently to distressing experiences and therefore have unique needs within the healing process.
Painful experiences can leave us at a crossroads or discouraged about our faith when breakthrough has yet to occur. Have you been feeling “stuck” in negative thoughts? Ruminating thoughts and triggers are common responses to trauma and anxiety. Battling these distressing responses is not only difficult but exhausting. Trying to understand the role faith plays can be confusing. I am passionate about normalizing what you are going through and identifying barriers that are preventing you from living life fully. Everyone responds differently to distressing experiences and therefore have unique needs within the healing process.
Erika Marie Hernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92132 (Online Only)
Deciding to enter into professional counseling can be a scary idea, but I believe an individual’s ability to recognize that there is a problem, coupled with their willingness to work to find a solution, demonstrates courage. I have experience in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. My passion is working alongside my clients which includes; children, adolescents, and adults; to help bring healing to those who have been through a traumatic or stressful experience.
Deciding to enter into professional counseling can be a scary idea, but I believe an individual’s ability to recognize that there is a problem, coupled with their willingness to work to find a solution, demonstrates courage. I have experience in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. My passion is working alongside my clients which includes; children, adolescents, and adults; to help bring healing to those who have been through a traumatic or stressful experience.
Lauren Carnine
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92132 (Online Only)
I am a licensed professional clinical counsel or licensed in California with over five years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, personality disorders, and substance use.
I am a licensed professional clinical counsel or licensed in California with over five years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, personality disorders, and substance use.
Meg Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92132 (Online Only)
First of all, I am so glad you are here! I recognize the incredible courage it requires to take the first step and reach out to a therapist. Life can feel overwhelming, complicated, confusing …. But there is hope. You deserve a space to feel seen, accepted, and understood. While there are times in life where you may’ve had to shrink away from emotional or physical pain or fear, I believe healing comes from reconnecting with those places in our body, mind and heart that hold pain. The parts of us that are wounded need attention and love to heal. I will empower you to access the resources you have within yourself.
First of all, I am so glad you are here! I recognize the incredible courage it requires to take the first step and reach out to a therapist. Life can feel overwhelming, complicated, confusing …. But there is hope. You deserve a space to feel seen, accepted, and understood. While there are times in life where you may’ve had to shrink away from emotional or physical pain or fear, I believe healing comes from reconnecting with those places in our body, mind and heart that hold pain. The parts of us that are wounded need attention and love to heal. I will empower you to access the resources you have within yourself.
Luz Amanda Guzman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92132 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm so glad you are here. My therapeutic approach centers on creating more opportunities for space and reflection. My hope is that our sessions will feel casual and warm, that you feel met right where you are, and that I provide skills and perspective as you work towards your best self. Becoming a parent can be overwhelming and all consuming. I’ve been there. The first few years of my daughter’s life were a blur. I felt lost and like I was not a good enough parent. I felt like I was losing myself. I knew the parent I wanted to be, but did not know how to get there. That is when I knew something needed to change.
Hi, I'm so glad you are here. My therapeutic approach centers on creating more opportunities for space and reflection. My hope is that our sessions will feel casual and warm, that you feel met right where you are, and that I provide skills and perspective as you work towards your best self. Becoming a parent can be overwhelming and all consuming. I’ve been there. The first few years of my daughter’s life were a blur. I felt lost and like I was not a good enough parent. I felt like I was losing myself. I knew the parent I wanted to be, but did not know how to get there. That is when I knew something needed to change.
Laura Anderson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92132 (Online Only)
Hi and welcome to therapy! I work from a sex-positive, trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. Therapy, like life, is not a one-size-fits-all matter. Together we examine your concerns and work towards bringing your life into alignment with your values on the path to meeting your life goals, whatever they may be. We work collaboratively to find insight and best direct your energy for personal growth on your unique life journey. You can do it!
Hi and welcome to therapy! I work from a sex-positive, trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. Therapy, like life, is not a one-size-fits-all matter. Together we examine your concerns and work towards bringing your life into alignment with your values on the path to meeting your life goals, whatever they may be. We work collaboratively to find insight and best direct your energy for personal growth on your unique life journey. You can do it!
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.