Female Therapists in Carlsbad, CA
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We all experience seasons in our life of feeling stuck, which can often breed hopelessness. Our experiences contribute to personal growth, and I am passionate about helping others overcome the obstacles that can otherwise feel impossible. I've worked extensively with those struggling with eating disorders, and navigating the hardships in recovery. I see couples to focus on improving communication and strengthening their relationships. I am also passionate about working with individuals struggling with mental health challenges, and hardships inherited from destructive relationships with narcissistic personalities.
We all experience seasons in our life of feeling stuck, which can often breed hopelessness. Our experiences contribute to personal growth, and I am passionate about helping others overcome the obstacles that can otherwise feel impossible. I've worked extensively with those struggling with eating disorders, and navigating the hardships in recovery. I see couples to focus on improving communication and strengthening their relationships. I am also passionate about working with individuals struggling with mental health challenges, and hardships inherited from destructive relationships with narcissistic personalities.
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Hi! I'm Jen, and I'm so glad you've found your way here. For over 24 years, I've dedicated my life to helping families navigate the complex, often overwhelming world of child development and behavior. You know that feeling when you see a child light up with understanding, or when a family finally experiences a peaceful dinner together? That's what drives me every single day. I've had the privilege of witnessing thousands of these moments across the globe. My passion for this work stems from a deep-seated belief that every family deserves to thrive.
Hi! I'm Jen, and I'm so glad you've found your way here. For over 24 years, I've dedicated my life to helping families navigate the complex, often overwhelming world of child development and behavior. You know that feeling when you see a child light up with understanding, or when a family finally experiences a peaceful dinner together? That's what drives me every single day. I've had the privilege of witnessing thousands of these moments across the globe. My passion for this work stems from a deep-seated belief that every family deserves to thrive.
![Photo of Laura McDaniel, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ad1891ac-ae80-4fda-a915-b9d6f54684a5/2/320x400.jpeg)
Laura McDaniel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92010
Are you worried about your child? Are they struggling with social-emotional or behavioral difficulties? Reaching out for help is the first step. I have experience working with children ages 5-11 in both therapeutic and academic settings. I have a relaxed, easygoing demeanor and quickly build rapport with children, as trust is the first step toward building a strong therapeutic relationship. Ultimately, I believe the relationship is what heals and the child intrinsically knows how to and has the capacity to heal.
Are you worried about your child? Are they struggling with social-emotional or behavioral difficulties? Reaching out for help is the first step. I have experience working with children ages 5-11 in both therapeutic and academic settings. I have a relaxed, easygoing demeanor and quickly build rapport with children, as trust is the first step toward building a strong therapeutic relationship. Ultimately, I believe the relationship is what heals and the child intrinsically knows how to and has the capacity to heal.
![Photo of Linda Stewart, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ac797795-f042-4c53-a37b-5785f89948e6/1/320x400.jpeg)
The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to say, 'My tooth is aching,' than to say, 'My heart is broken.' C.S. Lewis If your heart is broken or hurting, you may benefit from therapy with me at Collaborative Therapy Center in Carlsbad, CA. You will experience a comforting space to confidentially share so that you can be cared for in your personal growth. It's more important than ever that you feel supported.
The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to say, 'My tooth is aching,' than to say, 'My heart is broken.' C.S. Lewis If your heart is broken or hurting, you may benefit from therapy with me at Collaborative Therapy Center in Carlsbad, CA. You will experience a comforting space to confidentially share so that you can be cared for in your personal growth. It's more important than ever that you feel supported.
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Rachel Levinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92008 (Online Only)
Sex Therapist Certified by the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). Do you struggle with being connected with parts of yourself and others? Perhaps different parts of you know how to get what you want, but something inside prevents you from making changes. Sex Therapy is a window into the mind, body, and spirit, allowing you to identify places in which healing needs to take place, and highlighting your deepest desires. Together, we’ll explore your past and present, create intentions for the future and set you up with skills in order to meet your goals.
Sex Therapist Certified by the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). Do you struggle with being connected with parts of yourself and others? Perhaps different parts of you know how to get what you want, but something inside prevents you from making changes. Sex Therapy is a window into the mind, body, and spirit, allowing you to identify places in which healing needs to take place, and highlighting your deepest desires. Together, we’ll explore your past and present, create intentions for the future and set you up with skills in order to meet your goals.
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My name is Mayra Molina. I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist in California. I provide services in Spanish. I have experience working with victims of crime, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance use, stress management, coping skills as well as developmental disabilities such as Autism. I allow my client to process as I support them by meeting you where you are to identify tools that would help improve your quality of life while better managing your symptoms. I help my clients identify goals in their first sessions and we revisit goals as needed as well as following each client's treatment plan.
My name is Mayra Molina. I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist in California. I provide services in Spanish. I have experience working with victims of crime, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance use, stress management, coping skills as well as developmental disabilities such as Autism. I allow my client to process as I support them by meeting you where you are to identify tools that would help improve your quality of life while better managing your symptoms. I help my clients identify goals in their first sessions and we revisit goals as needed as well as following each client's treatment plan.
![Photo of Natalie Murry, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/756c1994-100f-4e50-ae69-911807f808a0/1/320x400.jpeg)
If you're reading this, chances are you're seeking agency and understanding on your journey toward emotional well-being and healthier relationships. I want you to know that you've come to the right place! As a trauma-informed clinician with 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I am here to offer you a unique therapeutic approach that integrates spirituality and psychological principles into your healing journey. Whether you're dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic event, battling anxiety or depression, struggling in your relationships, or feeling overwhelmed by life's transitions, I am here to provide support.
If you're reading this, chances are you're seeking agency and understanding on your journey toward emotional well-being and healthier relationships. I want you to know that you've come to the right place! As a trauma-informed clinician with 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I am here to offer you a unique therapeutic approach that integrates spirituality and psychological principles into your healing journey. Whether you're dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic event, battling anxiety or depression, struggling in your relationships, or feeling overwhelmed by life's transitions, I am here to provide support.
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Dr. MacArthur specializes in providing psychological and neuropsychological assessments for children ages 2-18 in a variety of areas, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Behavioral Challenges, and Social-Emotional Concerns. Dr. MacArthur helps children and families identify strengths and areas of obstacles in order to provide the best path forward to help your child thrive. Dr. MacArthur uses a neurodiversity-affirming approach and makes the assessment process a positive experience for the child and family.
Dr. MacArthur specializes in providing psychological and neuropsychological assessments for children ages 2-18 in a variety of areas, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Behavioral Challenges, and Social-Emotional Concerns. Dr. MacArthur helps children and families identify strengths and areas of obstacles in order to provide the best path forward to help your child thrive. Dr. MacArthur uses a neurodiversity-affirming approach and makes the assessment process a positive experience for the child and family.
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I specialize in treating depression, panic disorder, anxiety, self-harm, binge eating, and grief. I work collaboratively with clients to provide concrete tools for them to cope in everyday life. I provide an empathetic and a non-judgmental environment coupled with a client-centered approach.
I specialize in treating depression, panic disorder, anxiety, self-harm, binge eating, and grief. I work collaboratively with clients to provide concrete tools for them to cope in everyday life. I provide an empathetic and a non-judgmental environment coupled with a client-centered approach.
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My clients are resilient, often trauma survivors, and possess a high level of intelligence. They have an intrinsic understanding of their needs but may require guidance or a supportive space to overcome obstacles and progress in their journey. I am committed to fostering a secure and supportive environment where individuals of all ages can delve into their deepest thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
My clients are resilient, often trauma survivors, and possess a high level of intelligence. They have an intrinsic understanding of their needs but may require guidance or a supportive space to overcome obstacles and progress in their journey. I am committed to fostering a secure and supportive environment where individuals of all ages can delve into their deepest thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
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Remember the frustration of feeling misunderstood or out of place? I've been there too. As a professional with over 24 years of experience, I understand the unique challenges faced by individuals with Autism/Asperger's and ADHD. With my personalized approach, we'll work together to build essential skills like communication, time management, and organization, so you can live a more fulfilling life and accomplish all your personal goals.
Remember the frustration of feeling misunderstood or out of place? I've been there too. As a professional with over 24 years of experience, I understand the unique challenges faced by individuals with Autism/Asperger's and ADHD. With my personalized approach, we'll work together to build essential skills like communication, time management, and organization, so you can live a more fulfilling life and accomplish all your personal goals.
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Hello and thank you for being here. Has your world and experiences left you feeling sad, used, alone, or hopeless? Sometimes those outcomes can lead to depression, anxiety, trauma or thoughts of just not being here. What has happened to you can impact how you feel about yourself, others, feeling lost and confused, or wondering how to start over. I strive to provide a space to hear you. We will work together to create an approach that you feel best fits your journey no matter where you start. My focus is Trauma Informed Care, Mood/Anxiety, PTSD, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery and Treating Adult Children of Emotional Immature Parents.
Hello and thank you for being here. Has your world and experiences left you feeling sad, used, alone, or hopeless? Sometimes those outcomes can lead to depression, anxiety, trauma or thoughts of just not being here. What has happened to you can impact how you feel about yourself, others, feeling lost and confused, or wondering how to start over. I strive to provide a space to hear you. We will work together to create an approach that you feel best fits your journey no matter where you start. My focus is Trauma Informed Care, Mood/Anxiety, PTSD, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery and Treating Adult Children of Emotional Immature Parents.
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I view psychotherapy as a human relationship. The most fundamental part of my work is to enable you to feel supported and understood, and to trust that together, we can understand the issues you raise. I will listen carefully, try to ask the right questions, and offer my input when appropriate. I’ll encourage and guide you to see your present difficulties not only in light of current circumstances, but also to understand them within the framework of your past experiences.
I view psychotherapy as a human relationship. The most fundamental part of my work is to enable you to feel supported and understood, and to trust that together, we can understand the issues you raise. I will listen carefully, try to ask the right questions, and offer my input when appropriate. I’ll encourage and guide you to see your present difficulties not only in light of current circumstances, but also to understand them within the framework of your past experiences.
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Tatiana Nicole Coundoul
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carlsbad, CA 92010 (Online Only)
Sometimes we need to go through a dark overgrown forest to get to a beautiful meadow full of wildflowers. Other times we might hike a rigorous trail to get to a stunning waterfall or a peaceful overlook. Beauty and challenges are intertwined in life. The experience of counseling is like this. You might find yourself in a dark or difficult place, yearning for the serene meadow of wildflowers. Maybe there are unresolved issues in your past, or you are struggling with some aspects of daily living, or maybe you are working toward some goals for your future that seem impossible. Going this journey alone can be overwhelming.
Sometimes we need to go through a dark overgrown forest to get to a beautiful meadow full of wildflowers. Other times we might hike a rigorous trail to get to a stunning waterfall or a peaceful overlook. Beauty and challenges are intertwined in life. The experience of counseling is like this. You might find yourself in a dark or difficult place, yearning for the serene meadow of wildflowers. Maybe there are unresolved issues in your past, or you are struggling with some aspects of daily living, or maybe you are working toward some goals for your future that seem impossible. Going this journey alone can be overwhelming.
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Jennifer Pudlo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92010 (Online Only)
I love what I do and my greatest passion is helping couples, families, and individuals learn to communicate in a way that promotes healthy connection and healing in their relationships. When individuals, couples or families are hurting, it is sometimes difficult to navigate on their own and so that is where I can help; to guide you through those challenging and painful times. I also enjoy helping those who suffer from anxiety, depression, body image and eating disorders, and any other obstacle that may be keeping one from growing and flourishing in their lives.
I love what I do and my greatest passion is helping couples, families, and individuals learn to communicate in a way that promotes healthy connection and healing in their relationships. When individuals, couples or families are hurting, it is sometimes difficult to navigate on their own and so that is where I can help; to guide you through those challenging and painful times. I also enjoy helping those who suffer from anxiety, depression, body image and eating disorders, and any other obstacle that may be keeping one from growing and flourishing in their lives.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, difficulty in relationships or other concerns, and you are looking for counseling from a Christian worldview and framework, I would be honored to speak with you. I have seen clients experience relief from depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relational difficulties, and other concerns, to regain a sense of hope in their lives. I have seen marriages improve and clients begin a spiritual journey or get re-established in their faith to lead joyful, changed lives.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, difficulty in relationships or other concerns, and you are looking for counseling from a Christian worldview and framework, I would be honored to speak with you. I have seen clients experience relief from depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relational difficulties, and other concerns, to regain a sense of hope in their lives. I have seen marriages improve and clients begin a spiritual journey or get re-established in their faith to lead joyful, changed lives.
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Harmony Therapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carlsbad, CA 92008 (Online Only)
Therapy is my passion! I absolutely love to watch my clients grow and change before my eyes. Hi, I’m Lois, Mother of 3 amazing boys, business owner and lover of life. I have learned so much through my years of working with clients individually, in groups and with families and couples. What I have learned is that as humans we are resilient! We have been given this life to have joy and life lessons. I have been honored to guide and encourage many clients over the last 20 years. It is my life purpose to help others especially when they cannot see the abundance and joy that is around us.
Therapy is my passion! I absolutely love to watch my clients grow and change before my eyes. Hi, I’m Lois, Mother of 3 amazing boys, business owner and lover of life. I have learned so much through my years of working with clients individually, in groups and with families and couples. What I have learned is that as humans we are resilient! We have been given this life to have joy and life lessons. I have been honored to guide and encourage many clients over the last 20 years. It is my life purpose to help others especially when they cannot see the abundance and joy that is around us.
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I became an LMFT with the goal of providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment to a diverse group of individuals, couples, and families of all ages through an attachment lens. My passion includes offering collaborative and creative interventions to help individuals meet their goals.
I became an LMFT with the goal of providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment to a diverse group of individuals, couples, and families of all ages through an attachment lens. My passion includes offering collaborative and creative interventions to help individuals meet their goals.
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As a psychologist, I aim to help you heal the relationships that matter most, including how you relate to yourself. I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Perhaps you are looking at your child or adolescent and are confused by their behavior or at a loss for how to help them. Maybe you or an important relationship in your life is suffering and you feel stuck. Whatever challenges you are facing, my goal is to meet you with empathy and the fundamental belief that each of us is doing the best we can with the resources we have available to us in any given moment. Accepting new clients as of 7/18/2024
As a psychologist, I aim to help you heal the relationships that matter most, including how you relate to yourself. I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Perhaps you are looking at your child or adolescent and are confused by their behavior or at a loss for how to help them. Maybe you or an important relationship in your life is suffering and you feel stuck. Whatever challenges you are facing, my goal is to meet you with empathy and the fundamental belief that each of us is doing the best we can with the resources we have available to us in any given moment. Accepting new clients as of 7/18/2024
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Audra Wallace, LPCC, Inc.
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, NCC, PPS
Verified Verified
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Audra is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and National Certified Counselor with a Masters of Science in Counseling. Audra's counseling experience started in North County education in 2002. She has experience working with adolescents, youth with disabilities, adults, families, trauma, grief and loss. As a clinician, Audra creates a safe and supportive environment for her clients by using a person-centered approach with emphases on cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and brief interventions.
Audra is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and National Certified Counselor with a Masters of Science in Counseling. Audra's counseling experience started in North County education in 2002. She has experience working with adolescents, youth with disabilities, adults, families, trauma, grief and loss. As a clinician, Audra creates a safe and supportive environment for her clients by using a person-centered approach with emphases on cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and brief interventions.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.