Therapists in Carlsbad, CA

Accepting NEW clients. Welcome to CORE Purpose Therapy. CORE stands for Courage, Optimism, Resilience & Empowerment. The therapeutic experience is a journey and starts by building a foundation of trust allowing you to feel safe to begin processing and healing. By seeking therapy, you will be tapping into your inner strengths, developing your potential and strengthening resilience. Whether you are struggling with phase of life challenges, relationship issues, health challenges, dealing with stress or anxiety, looking to heal from past trauma, or coping with grief and loss, I will help you to explore a resolution.

Looking to make meaningful changes in your life or make sense of difficult past experiences? Are you struggling with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, narcissistic abuse recovery, low self esteem, and loneliness? I am here to help! I provide a warm, welcoming, safe space for you to feel validated and heard. I work to help my diverse clients acquire the tools and support needed to help reduce their anxiety and depression while increasing their self esteem, self worth, and relationship connectivity so they can live more satisfying lives. I use a trauma informed lens and strength based approach.

There is an undeniable urge toward growth, wholeness and healing within each individual. The journey of healing and growth is unique process for every individual. My approach to psychotherapy is holistic, creative, and embodied within a framework of Jungian psychology. It is tailored to meet the unique needs of individual and build on existing strengths. I implement evidence based treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ACT as well as creative approach. I tailor my approach for each client using a variety of tools including play therapy, sand tray, expressive art, active imagination and dream work.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in the greater San Diego area. I specialize in treating disordered eating, self-harm, suicidality, and pervasive anxiety and mood disorders, as well as substance use, in adolescents, families, and adults. My book "Mindful Eating from the Dialectical Perspective: Research and Application" is available from Routledge and Amazon. I emphasize concrete behavioral strategies and validation to foster balance, self-awareness, and connection. Creating lasting change can seem daunting--and I can support you in this journey, with tools to help you take one step at a time, to ultimately achieve your goals.

Is anxiety ruling your life? Past trauma crippling you? Are you feeling overwhelmed by your daily routine and under-whelmed by the activities that once lit your soul on fire? Struggling to reach that work – life balance others seem to manage so freely? Let’s work together to identify the source of your unhappiness, low self-esteem, depression or anxiety. I’d like to walk with you while you rediscover your strengths and develop healthy, solution-focused strategies that will ultimately help you reclaim the polished version of your best self.

Hi! My name is Tara Nimry and I'm a POC (Asian Pacific Islander), Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with adults & children experiencing symptoms of distress due to complex trauma, life transitions, pregnancy/postpartum anxiety/depression, & relationship/family issues. I have a positive diversity mindset and have worked alongside humans with various racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. I am a LGBTQIA+ Ally and believe in social inclusion of gender and sexual diversity. My clients have said I'm non-judgmental, positive, practical, compassionate, humorous, and down-to-earth during our work together.

Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting, but know that you're not alone in this journey. As an EMDR-trained therapist who prioritizes the mind-body connection, I understand the complexities of your experiences and the profound impact they can have on your well-being. I want you to feel seen, heard and understood in our sessions. Together, we'll explore your thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, recognizing the interconnectedness between your mind and body. My experiences include working with individuals, families and couples with anxiety, trauma, life transitions, poor self-esteem and relational concerns.

My goal is to support my clients through life's greatest challenges, providing new insight, skills and emotional tools to help them make choices they're proud of and live more authentically. I provide a non-judgmental and accepting environment for individual adults and teens to increase self-awareness and find new strategies to cope with difficult emotions. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, low self-esteem, stress management and anger management. I help people through professional challenges, trauma, loss, substance abuse, and feelings of inadequacy or stagnation.

I may be a good fit for you if you find yourself experiencing moments of intense emotion, such as frustration, anger, rage, sadness, emptiness, and overwhelm. You may be misappropriating your intense feelings at your friends/family/significant others and may be at risk of losing important relationships. You might also be struggling to function at work, calling off sick more than you would like. You might also be trying to soothe yourself in ways that ultimately don't fix the problem and might also make you feel worse, guilty, or ashamed.

I am a proud first-generation Latina graduate of California State University, Long Beach. Through my educational training and professional experiences, I cultivated a strong background supporting Spanish & English-speaking adults (18+) facing life challenges and transitions. This includes but is not limited to dating/interpersonal relationship challenges, dating violence, trauma, abuse/neglect, stressful life transitions, adjustments, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, & PTSD. I am passionate about collaboration, human connection, and holding space for healing in supporting you to cultivate positive change in your life.

My name is Tracy.

Hi! My name is Gabrielle Gray and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Sonoma County, California, and working with clients statewide through telehealth. I work with teens and adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I am comfortable working with all ages, from teens to the elderly. I have experience working with a wide range of illnesses, such as depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. I do well working on relationship troubles, life transitions, problem-solving, and more.

Hello! My name is Asha Wilburn, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I believe in a collaborative client-centered approach to therapy to allow clients to have an active role in the therapeutic journey. I have experience treating adolescents, young adults, and early middle age adults in areas of anxiety, depression, life transitions, mood disorders, interpersonal and family conflict, work stress, body image, and trauma.

As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe space, free of judgment, for every client to be able to express their needs and challenges. I am a compassionate and empathetic person who meets my clients where they are, providing genuine support and active listening. I firmly believe that by embarking on the healing journey together; we can discover the answers you are looking for, which might already be within you, to achieve a happy and peaceful life. I worked in hospice and palliative care for many years and am passionate about helping individuals and families to find meaning after a loss.

Clients that have experienced trauma, substance abuse and family issues. Struggling with depression and anxiety.

Through life's journey there are times that we may feel stuck as if there is a part of you that won't allow you to reach your goals? Do you want more from your life or are you finding it hard to get through your day without feeling anxious, angry, sad or overwhelmed? Do you struggle with addictive or compulsive behaviors? Or are you having relationship issues with your loved ones or coworkers? There is hope. I can be an effective resource in helping to you identify and move toward your goals, becoming a happier and healthier you.

Thanks for considering collaborating with me. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and have worked also as a marriage and family therapist also. I began in this field about 30yrs ago. My experience comes from working in psychiatric inpatient and intensive outpatient hospitals as well as private practice. Primarily I specialize in stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, painful life situations, and relationship issues. I utilize CBT, DBT, humanistic, mindfulness, and meditation along with other appropriate therapies. Support is provided in an understanding, respectful and warm office setting as we work together toward your goals.

Asking for help is one of the most difficult things to do for yourself or your child. You've taken the first step, so let us help you with the next. My goal is to provide a safe space and build strong therapeutic alliances with all of my clients. I promise to make each treatment plan unique to you in order to fully capture your individual needs and facilitate lasting change. My therapy dog, Bowlby, may greet you at the door and is present to provide comfort and cuddles.

Hi, first I want to commend you for having the courage to reach out. It is very humbling to admit that we don't feel well or we aren't behaving like the person we want to be. Therapy is a hopeful non judgmental place where healing and growth can happen. I have benefited myself from professional help and will be along side you to join you in whatever goals you set for yourself. The human condition comes along with many challenges and powerful emotions we cannot avoid, but I do believe there is a way to handle them with grace and self love. And to tend to those wounds without letting them drive us.