Intervention Therapists in Chula Vista, CA

I am a passionate clinical therapist who loves working with children, women, couples and families going through challenging times. Are you and your your child having trouble communicating? Are you and your spouse having trouble communicating? Do you see them going through a hard time, long to help but don't know how? Do you suffer from Bipolar Disorder? I am here for you. Do you feel undone by anxiety or depression and don't know how to "shake it off"? Please call today, My number one goal is to help in the most comfortable and holistic approach possible. It's OK, not to be OK. Together we can get there, one step at a time.

Hello, my name is Brice Hildreth and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Every individual is unique and complex and I am adaptable to your needs in therapy. I greatly empathize with how your mental health can affect your overall well-being and ability to have satisfying and reciprocal relationships. I focus on building a strong therapeutic alliance using my wide range of experience and practice with you taking the lead in your journey to the outcomes and goals you seek. One of my passions is helping individuals understand the processes, thought patterns, and underlying causes of what is causing them distress in their life.

If you have ever felt overwhelmed, frustrated, lost, or that no one understands, you are not alone. We all have issues and need some form of tune-up every now and then. No problems are too large or too small to seek therapy. I work with children, teens, adults with various concerns including depression, adjustment issues, bereavement, anxiety, substance abuse, spiritual issues, major axis 1 disorders, and personality disorders. I specialize in working with Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders but also work with all populations. My therapy is individualized and tailored to the person and the presenting issue.

Hello! I'm Rachael Hanaya, a licensed clinical social worker in California (LCSW 114343). I provide person-centered, strengths-based therapy focusing on who you are and the growth you want to achieve. I work with individuals of all ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds and am a BIPOC and LGBTQ+ ally. I typically work with clients who have challenges with anxiety, depression, job stress, medical stress, and relationships. I utilize mindfulness, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, problem-solving, and cognitive behavioral modalities in my practice and will tailor our sessions according to your goals.

In our lives we go through seasons, in some seasons we struggle more and need that extra support. I am here to let you know that you do not need to go through this season alone. I can be here to help you, listen to you, and provide a safe space to process and explore your emotions and current struggles. My style of therapy is in-the-moment, attachment-based, and client-centered. I like to be my authentic self at all times, if I’m sensing something, I bring it up, I am genuinely kind, and playful, I am excited to be part of your journey. I know that together we will make great and beautiful changes together.

My job is to hold space for you; space to calm the storm, room to be honest with your commitment to self, and freedom to recognize the courage it took to get this far. I have worked with clients as little as 3 years old to 50+. Some clients appreciate play, while others appreciate art, and we all learn a little psychoeducational to help our toolbox grow. I’m here to help with unconditional positive regard and solution-focused treatment options as we build our plan together.

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.

Hello, I am Craig Gibbs a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been practicing for over 20 years supporting the growth and development of children, teens and adults who might be struggling with challenges that interfere with daily functioning. My approach to working with you is relational in nature while providing a strengths-based person-centered approach to mental wellness. You are the expert in your life, I am a trained guide to help you get through rough spots.

We all can suffer from trauma, stress, loss, pain, relationships, and work issues. Sometimes it is very difficult to ask for help. Seeking counseling does not mean that there is something wrong with us. Seeking counseling helps us to process those feelings and manage symptoms. I do not like to label my clients. I am more interested in guiding my clients and helping them during that process. Helping you during those difficult times to manage and cope are my top priorities as a therapist. I specialize in helping you manage your daily struggles and help you to regain that sense of usefulness again!

Do you worry all the time? Stay awake thinking about your future or ruminating about the past? I can help you navigate many of life's challenges. As a therapist working with a diverse group in an outpatient hospital setting and prior teacher for 22 years has provided extensive experience which allows me to assist you get better. Growing up in a military family I have experienced many of the unique problems military families face and can help. Feeling overwhelmed, angry or sad are normal emotions and times can be difficult to manage. I can help you develop skills and coping strategies to improve your self, life and relationships.

Hello! I'm Paola Vidauri, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) offering therapy sessions via telehealth. I'm thrilled that you've taken this courageous step toward prioritizing your mental health and healing.

Hello, my name is Sholeh Pirouz, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Orange County, California utilizing a telehealth platform. I specialize in working with adults and have experience addressing a spectrum of issues, including relational problems, life transitions, anxiety, and stress management. My therapeutic approach is holistic, integrating cognitive-behavioral therapy while considering the whole person, encompassing family dynamics, background, culture, and environment.

Aloha! Life is full of change and transition, and that means life is also full of times when we need extra support to manage the anxiety, depression, and/or distress that often comes along with it. If this sounds like you, you're in the right place. I like to think of myself as a treatment partner, not someone who sits silently while you figure out your own path forward. That means I take a holistic, collaborative approach to treatment, with a nod to evidence-based practices, such as CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, as well as using EMDR and trauma-focused CPT for PTSD and other trauma-related symptoms.

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.

Addiction is not a problem to be fixed, but rather a person. I have worked with many people with various addictions and realize that addressing one problem from one perspective is not enough. I specialize in getting to know a person first and then helping that person heal from past hurts, learn skills for problem-solving, improve communication, build strong relationships, practice ways to manage strong emotions, learn to slow down and change their harmful or intrusive thoughts, draw from their faith for strength, develop strong support systems, and with all this, hope of long-term recovery can become reality.

My name is Dominique Thompson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Bernadino, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with all ages ranging from children to older adults. I specialize in trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interview Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.

Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.

If you feel lost and are struggling with issues like; life changes, feeling stuck, and depression, it can be difficult to know where to turn and how to get help. Maybe you feel like this more often than not, and it has become a new normal that you can't shake. What if there was a way for you to break out of this cycle? What if I could teach you to change your situation? As a Spanish speaking military spouse, student, professional, and mother, I’ve learned to successfully adjust to different cultures and new situations at any time. I can help you develop these skills too.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn? Have you been feeling down and hopeless and don't know what to do? How about nervous, anxious, or on edge? Maybe you feel stuck and don't know who to talk to. Does it feel your partner/spouse is not meeting your needs and it’s difficult to communicate? Are you struggling to speak about your issues because you believe you will be judged? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I am proud of you for taking the first step of reaching out. I personally know t