Psychodynamic Therapists in Carlsbad, CA
I draw from several theoretical perspectives, including family systems, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and transpersonal approaches.
Seeking Psychotherapy is a courageous and hopeful act. While each of us comes to therapy for different reasons, we all need acceptance, empathy, and support to examine our lives and make change. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and tailor my approach to the individual needs of my client. I have helped people with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, addiction, parenting, and navigating difficult life transitions, such as divorce and remarriage.
I draw from several theoretical perspectives, including family systems, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and transpersonal approaches.
Seeking Psychotherapy is a courageous and hopeful act. While each of us comes to therapy for different reasons, we all need acceptance, empathy, and support to examine our lives and make change. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and tailor my approach to the individual needs of my client. I have helped people with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, addiction, parenting, and navigating difficult life transitions, such as divorce and remarriage.
Choosing a therapist is an important decision. My goal as your therapist is to help you find healthy ways to engage in life and use your strengths to help understand, uncover, and dismantle what is creating anxiety, depression and other emotional concerns you may find yourself living with. Therapy can help to create an environment to move through the process of self-discovery and self-awareness in a safe way. The treatments I work with have proven to be effective, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness therapy, and EMDR. I believe therapy is foremost, about building a trusting relationship with a qualified person.
Choosing a therapist is an important decision. My goal as your therapist is to help you find healthy ways to engage in life and use your strengths to help understand, uncover, and dismantle what is creating anxiety, depression and other emotional concerns you may find yourself living with. Therapy can help to create an environment to move through the process of self-discovery and self-awareness in a safe way. The treatments I work with have proven to be effective, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness therapy, and EMDR. I believe therapy is foremost, about building a trusting relationship with a qualified person.
The Halliday Center for Psychotherapy & Wellness
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Our work integrates a wide range of evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
Seeking a therapist can be a daunting task. Our therapists strive to help our clients achieve the personal growth and healing goals that they are reaching for, and to provide a warm, safe, and supportive atmosphere for that growth and healing to occur. Clarity, centeredness, and happiness are realistic goals to strive for. Our therapists are dedicated to helping people understand the causes of their problems and, to either solve those problems or, to come to peace with them. We work with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors struggling with a wide variety of issues and concerns.
Our work integrates a wide range of evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
Seeking a therapist can be a daunting task. Our therapists strive to help our clients achieve the personal growth and healing goals that they are reaching for, and to provide a warm, safe, and supportive atmosphere for that growth and healing to occur. Clarity, centeredness, and happiness are realistic goals to strive for. Our therapists are dedicated to helping people understand the causes of their problems and, to either solve those problems or, to come to peace with them. We work with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors struggling with a wide variety of issues and concerns.
Meiken Shupe Alexander
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Waitlist for new clients
With training in perinatal and postpartum support, emotionally focused, and psychodynamic therapy, she is dedicated to helping teens, adults, couples, and families uncover their strengths and challenge beliefs that hold them back.
Meiken is dedicated to supporting clients in discovering ways to navigate their challenges. With a deep commitment to helping individuals, couples, and families, she provides a compassionate space for exploration and growth. Meiken has extensive experience collaborating with an integrated medical team to support clients facing issues like trauma, substance abuse, anxiety, and depression.
With training in perinatal and postpartum support, emotionally focused, and psychodynamic therapy, she is dedicated to helping teens, adults, couples, and families uncover their strengths and challenge beliefs that hold them back.
Meiken is dedicated to supporting clients in discovering ways to navigate their challenges. With a deep commitment to helping individuals, couples, and families, she provides a compassionate space for exploration and growth. Meiken has extensive experience collaborating with an integrated medical team to support clients facing issues like trauma, substance abuse, anxiety, and depression.
Annemarie Dillon-Chi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carlsbad, CA 92009 (Online Only)
As a private practice therapist, I follow a psychodynamic approach to therapy, which ensures that treatment is tailored specifically to the needs of each individual.
Welcome! I’m Annemarie and I would love to be your guide on your journey toward peace and self-discovery. Seeking support is such a huge step and often times a difficult one to take. But here you are! Now that the difficult part is behind you, let’s talk about how I can help. Over the last 6 years, I have worked with a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges, including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and life transitions.
As a private practice therapist, I follow a psychodynamic approach to therapy, which ensures that treatment is tailored specifically to the needs of each individual.
Welcome! I’m Annemarie and I would love to be your guide on your journey toward peace and self-discovery. Seeking support is such a huge step and often times a difficult one to take. But here you are! Now that the difficult part is behind you, let’s talk about how I can help. Over the last 6 years, I have worked with a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges, including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and life transitions.
Erika Rogers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92010
I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach, and while I’m trained in psychodynamic therapy, I integrate techniques like EMDR, CBT, DBT, and somatic therapy to create a treatment plan that (actually) works for YOU.
Hi, I'm Erika! I'm passionate about helping individuals (14yrs+) heal from the impact of sexual assault. Specializing in trauma recovery, I offer a safe space to explore your experiences and work towards recovery, while meeting you where you are at. Whether you're struggling with the immediate aftermath or long-term challenges like PTSD, anxiety, or depression, I'm here to help. I also work with individuals who might struggle with an eating disorder (like anorexia, binge eating, or body image concerns), or addiction. Perhaps you're a couple navigating relationship struggles (and want to disrupt core patterns that aren’t working).
I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach, and while I’m trained in psychodynamic therapy, I integrate techniques like EMDR, CBT, DBT, and somatic therapy to create a treatment plan that (actually) works for YOU.
Hi, I'm Erika! I'm passionate about helping individuals (14yrs+) heal from the impact of sexual assault. Specializing in trauma recovery, I offer a safe space to explore your experiences and work towards recovery, while meeting you where you are at. Whether you're struggling with the immediate aftermath or long-term challenges like PTSD, anxiety, or depression, I'm here to help. I also work with individuals who might struggle with an eating disorder (like anorexia, binge eating, or body image concerns), or addiction. Perhaps you're a couple navigating relationship struggles (and want to disrupt core patterns that aren’t working).
I am a psychotherapist who specializes in psychodynamic therapy and I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of walking alongside numerous individuals on their healing journeys. I have witnessed their resilience, vulnerability, and courage in confronting their deepest wounds. It is my unwavering commitment to provide a safe and compassionate space, where individuals can freely explore their innermost thoughts and emotions, without judgment or criticism.
I am a psychotherapist who specializes in psychodynamic therapy and I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of walking alongside numerous individuals on their healing journeys. I have witnessed their resilience, vulnerability, and courage in confronting their deepest wounds. It is my unwavering commitment to provide a safe and compassionate space, where individuals can freely explore their innermost thoughts and emotions, without judgment or criticism.
I am culturally sensitive and utilize Trauma Focused, Cognitive Therapy, Psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to achieve results.
Are you someone who had a difficult childhood and notice it is having negative affects in your life? Are you having troubling developing intimate relationships with others, like dating or making friends because your too cautious or attach to easily. Is your relationship with your intimate partner, children or family members suffering because you are carrying over past hurt, anger or resentment. Are you unable to control worry, thoughts and emotions so you can be more present in your life? I am a experienced therapist who has helped many people navigate these issues.
I am culturally sensitive and utilize Trauma Focused, Cognitive Therapy, Psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to achieve results.
Are you someone who had a difficult childhood and notice it is having negative affects in your life? Are you having troubling developing intimate relationships with others, like dating or making friends because your too cautious or attach to easily. Is your relationship with your intimate partner, children or family members suffering because you are carrying over past hurt, anger or resentment. Are you unable to control worry, thoughts and emotions so you can be more present in your life? I am a experienced therapist who has helped many people navigate these issues.
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.
Lei Raiza A Zervoulakos
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92008
I’m an Associate Clinical Counselor & Psychological Associate. I help clients who want to get started on their healing and wellness journey but don’t know or where to begin. So much of what happens to us in our life is kept silent because of shame or embarrassment- and the fear that no one will really understand what we are going through. I provide clients with a safe space where they can express themselves, process through the pain and overcome the barriers blocking their full potential.
I’m an Associate Clinical Counselor & Psychological Associate. I help clients who want to get started on their healing and wellness journey but don’t know or where to begin. So much of what happens to us in our life is kept silent because of shame or embarrassment- and the fear that no one will really understand what we are going through. I provide clients with a safe space where they can express themselves, process through the pain and overcome the barriers blocking their full potential.
Jennifer Leigh Bernhoft
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Carlsbad, CA 92011 (Online Only)
It is my belief that offering my clients a nonjudgemental, warm and safe platform is priority. I feel that safety with a clinician can facilitate comfortability, which lends to growth throughout the therapeutic process. I value building connections with my clients and offer an unconditional positive regard. I place initial focus on identification of contributing factors to symptoms and behaviors. Additional attention is placed on assimilation of healthy coping strategies and altering of maladaptive thoughts.
It is my belief that offering my clients a nonjudgemental, warm and safe platform is priority. I feel that safety with a clinician can facilitate comfortability, which lends to growth throughout the therapeutic process. I value building connections with my clients and offer an unconditional positive regard. I place initial focus on identification of contributing factors to symptoms and behaviors. Additional attention is placed on assimilation of healthy coping strategies and altering of maladaptive thoughts.
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Tabitha Hernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carlsbad, CA 92008 (Online Only)
Hello Hello, I'm Tabitha :) I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California. I believe in empathetic listening, transparency, and empowerment as a means to unravel inner conflict. I have a client-centered, trauma-informed approach, integrating conventional and holistic therapeutic modalities. I encourage mind-body oriented integrative methods in providing counseling, mental health and wellness approaches. My approach is to reveal the barriers we build in attempts to protect ourselves from childhood and adult relationship traumas.
Hello Hello, I'm Tabitha :) I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California. I believe in empathetic listening, transparency, and empowerment as a means to unravel inner conflict. I have a client-centered, trauma-informed approach, integrating conventional and holistic therapeutic modalities. I encourage mind-body oriented integrative methods in providing counseling, mental health and wellness approaches. My approach is to reveal the barriers we build in attempts to protect ourselves from childhood and adult relationship traumas.
Kendra Claire Wilhelm
Marriage & Family Therapist, BS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Do you struggle managing your emotions, dissatisfaction with your life, shame & guilt, anxiety or exhaustion? Are you overcome by difficult experiences from the past or loss? I am passionate about empowering teens and adults with emotional distress, self doubt, relationship issues or repeat patterns, who feel stressed, stuck & overwhelmed. I specialize in trauma and also help with anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, self-esteem, relationship issues, body image, mindfulness, inner child work, boundaries & sexuality. I will help you untangle the painful & frustrating areas of your life to make room for a life of joy and ease.
Do you struggle managing your emotions, dissatisfaction with your life, shame & guilt, anxiety or exhaustion? Are you overcome by difficult experiences from the past or loss? I am passionate about empowering teens and adults with emotional distress, self doubt, relationship issues or repeat patterns, who feel stressed, stuck & overwhelmed. I specialize in trauma and also help with anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, self-esteem, relationship issues, body image, mindfulness, inner child work, boundaries & sexuality. I will help you untangle the painful & frustrating areas of your life to make room for a life of joy and ease.
Brenna Rich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92008
I am a warm and compassionate therapist who enjoys working with adolescents and adults. In my practice, I strive to help clients define and understand their obstacles, set reasonable goals and empower them to make improvements in their lives. Throughout treatment, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space, allowing clients to work at a pace that is comfortable for them. By sharing my positive energy and enthusiasm, I give clients the support and encouragement they need to create change.
I am a warm and compassionate therapist who enjoys working with adolescents and adults. In my practice, I strive to help clients define and understand their obstacles, set reasonable goals and empower them to make improvements in their lives. Throughout treatment, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space, allowing clients to work at a pace that is comfortable for them. By sharing my positive energy and enthusiasm, I give clients the support and encouragement they need to create change.
Chiara Franco
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Are you feeling emotionally suffocated, confused and trapped into the invisible chain of a narcissistic relationship? You are not alone! My ultimate goal is to empower you to take control of your life, set boundaries, and embrace your true self.
Are you feeling emotionally suffocated, confused and trapped into the invisible chain of a narcissistic relationship? You are not alone! My ultimate goal is to empower you to take control of your life, set boundaries, and embrace your true self.
I specialize in treating addictions, trauma, anxieties, infertility, depression and relationship difficulties with adults and adolescents (13yrs+). I am also seeking more experience being being a therapist for other therapists. I am trained in Prolonged Exposure Therapy for those recovering from trauma/PTSD. I also have extensive experience working with the LGBTQI+ community. I do have experience with other issues so please contact me. Together we can figure out if I can help you. If it is something I don't have experience with, I can refer you to another therapist. Please visit my website to learn more about me and my practice.
I specialize in treating addictions, trauma, anxieties, infertility, depression and relationship difficulties with adults and adolescents (13yrs+). I am also seeking more experience being being a therapist for other therapists. I am trained in Prolonged Exposure Therapy for those recovering from trauma/PTSD. I also have extensive experience working with the LGBTQI+ community. I do have experience with other issues so please contact me. Together we can figure out if I can help you. If it is something I don't have experience with, I can refer you to another therapist. Please visit my website to learn more about me and my practice.
If you want to feel better as quickly as possible, feel more energy, motivation and more connected to oneself and others, developing an overall richer experience of life, talk to someone who can help you increase your self-esteem and confidence through a warm, personal relationship that involves direct and effective communication. I have 41 years of experience with individuals, couples and families.
If you want to feel better as quickly as possible, feel more energy, motivation and more connected to oneself and others, developing an overall richer experience of life, talk to someone who can help you increase your self-esteem and confidence through a warm, personal relationship that involves direct and effective communication. I have 41 years of experience with individuals, couples and families.
Hi, my name is Vanessa (she/they) I am an AMFT and Registered Art Therapist. I am of Zapotec heritage, raised on Tataviam lands, known today as the Northeast San Fernando Valley. Identities I hold are being queer, disabled, 1st gen, neurodiverse, and somewhere on the gender spectrum of being femme and beyond one gender. My commitment as an Anti-Imperialist/abolitionist therapist show up in the space in the ways I do not center tenants of white supremacy such as perfectionism, worship of written word, centrism/white comfort, and individualism. As a person of color, my lived experience has led me to center social justice in my work.
Hi, my name is Vanessa (she/they) I am an AMFT and Registered Art Therapist. I am of Zapotec heritage, raised on Tataviam lands, known today as the Northeast San Fernando Valley. Identities I hold are being queer, disabled, 1st gen, neurodiverse, and somewhere on the gender spectrum of being femme and beyond one gender. My commitment as an Anti-Imperialist/abolitionist therapist show up in the space in the ways I do not center tenants of white supremacy such as perfectionism, worship of written word, centrism/white comfort, and individualism. As a person of color, my lived experience has led me to center social justice in my work.
Adrienne Levy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Carlsbad, CA 92008 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Tired of crying yourself to sleep, blowing up "for no reason", feeling "on edge" and nervous, bickering with significant others, and feeling the need to defend yourself ? Chronic conflict and stress can leave us feeling drained and exhausted, with little hope for the future and no desire to try again. Your life and relationships may be "stuck" in a cycle of unmet needs and misunderstandings. Few of us grew up in ideal families or learning all we need to know about managing conflict and expressing our needs and emotions effectively.
Tired of crying yourself to sleep, blowing up "for no reason", feeling "on edge" and nervous, bickering with significant others, and feeling the need to defend yourself ? Chronic conflict and stress can leave us feeling drained and exhausted, with little hope for the future and no desire to try again. Your life and relationships may be "stuck" in a cycle of unmet needs and misunderstandings. Few of us grew up in ideal families or learning all we need to know about managing conflict and expressing our needs and emotions effectively.
Erin Kennedy
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, MEd, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Does it look like you have it all together on the outside, but deep down you feel anxious, exhausted, or empty? It seems like happiness is something "out there" or baked into your next achievement, but when you actually get what you're striving for, the emptiness quickly returns? Or maybe you feel like something is "off" in your life, but you can't pinpoint exactly what it is? As a (recovering) perfectionist myself, I've been there & I get it. I have a passion for helping adults and adolescents deepen their connection to themselves to get to the root of symptoms such as chronic anxiety, perfectionism, & relational instability.
Does it look like you have it all together on the outside, but deep down you feel anxious, exhausted, or empty? It seems like happiness is something "out there" or baked into your next achievement, but when you actually get what you're striving for, the emptiness quickly returns? Or maybe you feel like something is "off" in your life, but you can't pinpoint exactly what it is? As a (recovering) perfectionist myself, I've been there & I get it. I have a passion for helping adults and adolescents deepen their connection to themselves to get to the root of symptoms such as chronic anxiety, perfectionism, & relational instability.
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