Relationship Issues Therapists in Bonita, CA
The safety and connection of our therapeutic relationship will be the foundation, no matter what style you choose to explore.
It takes courage to seek therapy. I'm passionate about how the power of therapy can restore lives in vibrant ways, like it did my own. I've been working in the helping field for 25+ years as a social worker, with a focus on developmental trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, and healing from abuse and abandonment. I enjoy supporting couples as well as individuals.
The safety and connection of our therapeutic relationship will be the foundation, no matter what style you choose to explore.
It takes courage to seek therapy. I'm passionate about how the power of therapy can restore lives in vibrant ways, like it did my own. I've been working in the helping field for 25+ years as a social worker, with a focus on developmental trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, and healing from abuse and abandonment. I enjoy supporting couples as well as individuals.
Elsa Alanis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bonita, CA 91902
Waitlist for new clients
To give you the tools to resolve your life challenges/problems is one of my goals. I can help you to find and expand your internal resources, and to create the lasting, positive changes that you are looking for. I provide a supportive, nurturing environment for your safety and comfort. I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma and more. I love working with adolescents to help them resolve issues and make the right choices. For couples, we work to create a safe space, good communication, problem solving, balance, love and intimacy. I have ample experience working with spiritual issues upon request.
To give you the tools to resolve your life challenges/problems is one of my goals. I can help you to find and expand your internal resources, and to create the lasting, positive changes that you are looking for. I provide a supportive, nurturing environment for your safety and comfort. I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma and more. I love working with adolescents to help them resolve issues and make the right choices. For couples, we work to create a safe space, good communication, problem solving, balance, love and intimacy. I have ample experience working with spiritual issues upon request.
Sharon Meins
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC, #10828
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bonita, CA 91902
The relationship roller coaster ride is a ride none of us enjoy. If your relationship is filled with tension, distress, or conflict it can leave you feeling alone, overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed. In fact, there are few things in life more painful than an important relationship that is stuck in a negative pattern of disconnection. You need someone who can help you find your way from the pain of disconnection to the safety and comfort of security, closeness, and connection. That person needs to understand you and be warm, compassionate, and relational.
The relationship roller coaster ride is a ride none of us enjoy. If your relationship is filled with tension, distress, or conflict it can leave you feeling alone, overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed. In fact, there are few things in life more painful than an important relationship that is stuck in a negative pattern of disconnection. You need someone who can help you find your way from the pain of disconnection to the safety and comfort of security, closeness, and connection. That person needs to understand you and be warm, compassionate, and relational.
Deciding to come to therapy can be a difficult decision. To enter a successful therapeutic relationship you have to find the right therapist for you. I offer you a safe, caring, and nurturing environment. I was born and raised in Mexico, and greatly embrace my bi-cultural experience. Throughout my years of practice, I have helped people with a wide variety of psychological and relationship problems environment to create positive changes in your life.
Deciding to come to therapy can be a difficult decision. To enter a successful therapeutic relationship you have to find the right therapist for you. I offer you a safe, caring, and nurturing environment. I was born and raised in Mexico, and greatly embrace my bi-cultural experience. Throughout my years of practice, I have helped people with a wide variety of psychological and relationship problems environment to create positive changes in your life.
We ALL have a natural propensity to want to feel better, do better, and be better! My "calling" is to serve clients who are challenged by their sexuality, sexual orientation/natural attractions when needs, desires, and behaviors are not consistent with his nature, "REAL" SELF, beliefs and values that impacts quality of life and relationship longevity.
I believe you can create "what is," not "learn to accept what is." I provide help with sexual orientation and identity, "coming out," military life, family issues and religion, sexuality issues, premarital assessment, monogamy/commitment, relationship issues between Gay and Bisexual Men, life planning/goals and visions. I lead interns and first year licensed therapists in a MFT professional growth and discussion group. I offer training, gay couple's retreats, workshops, speaking, and consulting services for organizations and small businesses (50 employees or less).
We ALL have a natural propensity to want to feel better, do better, and be better! My "calling" is to serve clients who are challenged by their sexuality, sexual orientation/natural attractions when needs, desires, and behaviors are not consistent with his nature, "REAL" SELF, beliefs and values that impacts quality of life and relationship longevity.
I believe you can create "what is," not "learn to accept what is." I provide help with sexual orientation and identity, "coming out," military life, family issues and religion, sexuality issues, premarital assessment, monogamy/commitment, relationship issues between Gay and Bisexual Men, life planning/goals and visions. I lead interns and first year licensed therapists in a MFT professional growth and discussion group. I offer training, gay couple's retreats, workshops, speaking, and consulting services for organizations and small businesses (50 employees or less).
Jan has been a licensed MFT for 36 years. She has spent many years working with people dealing with end of life issues. She spent 23 years working with chronic mental illness and addictions. MFTs are relationship experts including relationships with yourself. She works with people who are experiencing depression, anxiety and life changes.
Jan has been a licensed MFT for 36 years. She has spent many years working with people dealing with end of life issues. She spent 23 years working with chronic mental illness and addictions. MFTs are relationship experts including relationships with yourself. She works with people who are experiencing depression, anxiety and life changes.
I have extensive experience working with trauma through domestic violence survivors. In addition to specializing in all relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and couple's therapy, I have taught parenting classes and facilitated domestic violence groups for children and women survivors of domestic violence. I also facilitated groups on healthy relationships and women's empowerment groups.
I have extensive experience working with trauma through domestic violence survivors. In addition to specializing in all relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and couple's therapy, I have taught parenting classes and facilitated domestic violence groups for children and women survivors of domestic violence. I also facilitated groups on healthy relationships and women's empowerment groups.
Adrian Avila
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, Spanish, English
Verified Verified
Bonita, CA 91902
I am Adrian Avila. I hold a License in MFT (#52279) to serve in private practice in California. My education includes a Ph. D. from Loma Linda University and M.A. from University of San Diego, both in Marital and Family Therapy, and a B.A. in Psychology with minor in Bio-Chem from San Diego State University. I have been in the psychology-therapy field for more than 23 years.
I am Adrian Avila. I hold a License in MFT (#52279) to serve in private practice in California. My education includes a Ph. D. from Loma Linda University and M.A. from University of San Diego, both in Marital and Family Therapy, and a B.A. in Psychology with minor in Bio-Chem from San Diego State University. I have been in the psychology-therapy field for more than 23 years.
Tania Beaudoin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPP
Verified Verified
Bonita, CA 91902 (Online Only)
With all the responsibilities we have, life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Sometimes, the commitments we once enjoyed—our family, friends, work—can start to feel draining, leaving us feeling disconnected or alone. I know that therapy can sound scary and that reaching out feels big. I also know that you already have strengths. Together, we can figure out how to best use your strengths and skills to bring meaning and joy back into your day.
With all the responsibilities we have, life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Sometimes, the commitments we once enjoyed—our family, friends, work—can start to feel draining, leaving us feeling disconnected or alone. I know that therapy can sound scary and that reaching out feels big. I also know that you already have strengths. Together, we can figure out how to best use your strengths and skills to bring meaning and joy back into your day.
My mission in life is to help others overcome hardship, heal, and find hope in their lives. If you are looking to build healthier familial and romantic relationships, I am able to help. I am trained to guide my clients in breaking down negative communication patterns, and increasing connection with their loved ones. This includes working with children, individuals, couples, and families. I also specialize in therapy for those experiencing grief or loss. Suffering a loss is often disorienting and traumatic; it can feel impossible to continue with daily tasks when you feel like you’re trapped in a fog. I am here to support you.
My mission in life is to help others overcome hardship, heal, and find hope in their lives. If you are looking to build healthier familial and romantic relationships, I am able to help. I am trained to guide my clients in breaking down negative communication patterns, and increasing connection with their loved ones. This includes working with children, individuals, couples, and families. I also specialize in therapy for those experiencing grief or loss. Suffering a loss is often disorienting and traumatic; it can feel impossible to continue with daily tasks when you feel like you’re trapped in a fog. I am here to support you.
I believe the two major problem areas we face in life deal with our relationships and our coping; and the main factors influencing how we manage these issues relies on our attachment style, trauma history, and our emotional intelligence, or lack there-of. My job is to help unlock the unconscious- help bring awareness to these issues and how they may be negatively impacting your life and relationships. Essentially, my aim is to assist you in identifying and allowing yourself to express emotions, and learn to tolerate/manage anxiety and discomfort, rather than self-soothe in various, unsafe ways that are causing problems in your life.
I believe the two major problem areas we face in life deal with our relationships and our coping; and the main factors influencing how we manage these issues relies on our attachment style, trauma history, and our emotional intelligence, or lack there-of. My job is to help unlock the unconscious- help bring awareness to these issues and how they may be negatively impacting your life and relationships. Essentially, my aim is to assist you in identifying and allowing yourself to express emotions, and learn to tolerate/manage anxiety and discomfort, rather than self-soothe in various, unsafe ways that are causing problems in your life.
Olivia Rosillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bonita, CA 91902 (Online Only)
Ansiedad, depresion, vacio interno; son respuestas emocionales al desapego familar. Familias multicuturales en proceso de adaptacion, se ven expuestas a estas emociones y a las conductas sintomáticas que les corresponden. Apoyo a mis clientes en la búsqueda de sus fuerzas internas hacia la salud y la felicidad. Anxiety, depression, internal emptiness, are emotional responses to family detachment. Multicultural families in the process of assimilating to mainestream culture, are exposed to these emotions and consequently to their symptoms. My therapeutic strategy involves supporting clients as they find their own sources of strength
Ansiedad, depresion, vacio interno; son respuestas emocionales al desapego familar. Familias multicuturales en proceso de adaptacion, se ven expuestas a estas emociones y a las conductas sintomáticas que les corresponden. Apoyo a mis clientes en la búsqueda de sus fuerzas internas hacia la salud y la felicidad. Anxiety, depression, internal emptiness, are emotional responses to family detachment. Multicultural families in the process of assimilating to mainestream culture, are exposed to these emotions and consequently to their symptoms. My therapeutic strategy involves supporting clients as they find their own sources of strength
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am Bilingual in English and Spanish. I earned my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology in 2002. I have worked in various settings for over 25 years, working with Children and Families. I have worked in a crisis house providing crisis interventions to families on an outpatient basis. I have experience working with school counselors and psychologist to help students.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am Bilingual in English and Spanish. I earned my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology in 2002. I have worked in various settings for over 25 years, working with Children and Families. I have worked in a crisis house providing crisis interventions to families on an outpatient basis. I have experience working with school counselors and psychologist to help students.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or sad? Perhaps you’ve experienced an event that you haven’t been able to forget and it’s preventing you from moving on? Are you not feeling fulfilled with your everyday life even though nothing really bad is going on? You’re not alone and you can begin to experience relief. I have over 10 years in the field and can help you find practical solutions to everyday issues with skills that you’ll be able to utilize in a various environments. Finding a therapist can be very difficult and I understand that challenge. Contact me to see if we are a good fit. I look forward to connecting with you soon.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or sad? Perhaps you’ve experienced an event that you haven’t been able to forget and it’s preventing you from moving on? Are you not feeling fulfilled with your everyday life even though nothing really bad is going on? You’re not alone and you can begin to experience relief. I have over 10 years in the field and can help you find practical solutions to everyday issues with skills that you’ll be able to utilize in a various environments. Finding a therapist can be very difficult and I understand that challenge. Contact me to see if we are a good fit. I look forward to connecting with you soon.
Dr. Behrman grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, and went to private school in Amenia, NY, college in Ripon, WI, and received his Master's degree and Doctorate in 1987 from United States International University in San Diego, CA. Dr Behrman brings to Lifestance Health over 35 years of experience helping people with the questions, struggles, and challenges, as well as honoring the accomplishments, in their lives. He has worked as a staff psychologist in community-based social service agencies, in private practice settings and at the California State Correctional Facility in Otay Mesa.
Dr. Behrman grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, and went to private school in Amenia, NY, college in Ripon, WI, and received his Master's degree and Doctorate in 1987 from United States International University in San Diego, CA. Dr Behrman brings to Lifestance Health over 35 years of experience helping people with the questions, struggles, and challenges, as well as honoring the accomplishments, in their lives. He has worked as a staff psychologist in community-based social service agencies, in private practice settings and at the California State Correctional Facility in Otay Mesa.
Kristin O'Connor is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology from the University of California at Santa Cruz in 1999. She earned a Master's in Clinical Psychology from San Jose State University in 2003. In 2008 she became Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Kristin has worked both in the school and outpatient settings. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. She specialized in working with Child Welfare Services helping to work on family reintegration, childhood trauma and with foster youth.
Kristin O'Connor is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology from the University of California at Santa Cruz in 1999. She earned a Master's in Clinical Psychology from San Jose State University in 2003. In 2008 she became Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Kristin has worked both in the school and outpatient settings. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. She specialized in working with Child Welfare Services helping to work on family reintegration, childhood trauma and with foster youth.
Irma Espiritu is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has several years of experience providing therapy to families, adults and children. Irma Espiritu's main training is in Family Systems (Bowen) Cognitive-Behaviorism; however, she is an eclectic therapist who also uses other theoretical modalities to fit a client's course of treatment and needs. She has worked in substance abuse programs as a therapist and clinical supervisor. Her work experience is extensive from working with children with attachment issues to adults who struggle with co-occurring disorders.
Irma Espiritu is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has several years of experience providing therapy to families, adults and children. Irma Espiritu's main training is in Family Systems (Bowen) Cognitive-Behaviorism; however, she is an eclectic therapist who also uses other theoretical modalities to fit a client's course of treatment and needs. She has worked in substance abuse programs as a therapist and clinical supervisor. Her work experience is extensive from working with children with attachment issues to adults who struggle with co-occurring disorders.
Katerina Echegaray, LMFT (formerly known as Silvia Karen Flores Uribe) is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a strong foundation in clinical psychology. She graduated from Universidad Franco Mexicana’s Clinical Psychology program in Mexico City and began her career as a licensed clinical psychologist in 1999. In 2000, Katerina moved to the United States, where she later earned a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from JFK University in California, becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Katerina Echegaray, LMFT (formerly known as Silvia Karen Flores Uribe) is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a strong foundation in clinical psychology. She graduated from Universidad Franco Mexicana’s Clinical Psychology program in Mexico City and began her career as a licensed clinical psychologist in 1999. In 2000, Katerina moved to the United States, where she later earned a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from JFK University in California, becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
I have been providing mental health services for over 30 years. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults (18-65+) in inpatient and outpatient agencies in California, Washinton state, and Las Vegas. I am Mexican American bilingual and bicultural and have been privileged to work with that population since working in San Diego. I am always learning and seeking new more current modalities to give each patient individualized treatment. I am very excited to learn more about the Neuropsychic studies and how learning more how the brain systems interactions result in mental and emotional disfunction.
I have been providing mental health services for over 30 years. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults (18-65+) in inpatient and outpatient agencies in California, Washinton state, and Las Vegas. I am Mexican American bilingual and bicultural and have been privileged to work with that population since working in San Diego. I am always learning and seeking new more current modalities to give each patient individualized treatment. I am very excited to learn more about the Neuropsychic studies and how learning more how the brain systems interactions result in mental and emotional disfunction.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
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Relationship Issues Therapists
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.