Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Chula Vista, CA

My name is Torey and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, work/life balance and life-changes. I utilize multiple therapeutic approaches; however, I lean towards a client-centered approach that will include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy mixed with mindfulness skills and techniques. If you find yourself struggling with anxiety, navigating life transitions, or simply seeking more harmony in your work-life balance, I'm here to support you. Together, we'll embark on a journey towards personal growth, resilience, and a more fulfilling life.

Welcome! I have spent more than a decade in trauma work and understand the arduous process to release the debilitating grip past trauma can have on a client’s present-moment experience. I recognize the profound courage it takes to look deeply within. I prepare my clients to find that invisible line between comfort and discomfort to set the foundation for lifechanging results and encourage them to live in their own authentic truth. Trauma healing looks different for everyone and I work side by side with each of my clients to design a path of healing that feels right to them.

My name is C. Lorena Sanchez, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I have been practicing for 20 years, I use a direct approach, non-directive, yet kind and empathetic. I work with clients dealing with addiction, trauma, grief and loss, and anxiety. My approach I like to work alongside my clients, developing practical strategies together to help them navigate the challenges that life brings using mindfulness, somatic and brainspotting techniques. I am very direct in my communication style, but I am also warm and empathetic. When we work together, I listen, and I am non-judgmental.

Hello. My name is Susan Lambrose and I am an LMFT and have been practicing in California for the past 14 years. I believe that one of the most important aspects of therapy is to create a safe space for clients to explore and express the challenges they are facing in their lives and the things they would most like to change. A good client/therapist relationship is key in this journey that will lead to inner clarity and the establishment and accomplishment of your own personal goals.

My name is Iris, I am a bilingual (Spanish & English) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Long Beach, California. I am a first-generation immigrant of Mexican/Nicaraguan descent. I aim to provide culturally sensitive and compassionate services to all individuals; I am passionate about working with the immigrant population, and the LGBTQ+/BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community. I have worked in the mental health field for 18 years working with diverse communities in a variety of settings.

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.

Hi, my name is Kelly, and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have been working with individuals of all ages for over a decade to support clients as they navigate the challenges of life changes and process past traumas and difficult family and relationship dynamics. I typically work with adults, young adults, and older teens (15-19). I often treat anxiety, including mild OCD, depression, trauma, inner critic/negative self-perception, perfectionism, ADHD/focus issues, and life-cycle transitions. I work well with clients who are willing to self-reflect and seeking change.

Have you ever felt like your life is a puzzle you are struggling to put together? I have had the opportunity to guide a wide verity of individuals with putting the puzzle pieces together in a way the individual is able to step back and see a bigger picture. My Name is Julia and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have worked in the mental health field for approximately for eight years and have experience in a clinical setting as well as case management.

Hi, I am Alice Filmus, a Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed for 15 years. A personal belief that I have is, everyone has something valuable to offer, and with unconditional empathy, compassion, and therapeutic guidance a person's fullest happiest potential can be achieved.

Feeling like "It's me, HI, I'm the problem it's me"? The anxiety and overwhelm just feel too much. Maybe you're looking for a place to unpack some painful memories from the past. As you've gotten older, navigated relationships, or have had children of your own, you have really been struggling to feel confident and find clarity in navigating life's challenges. I'm Julia and I help adults work through generational (complex) trauma alleviate their anxiety, change patterns of perfectionism, people pleasing, and codependency and connect deeply with themselves and those they love. Let's break cycles of generational trauma together!

My name is Megan Harris. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). My approach to therapy is to offer my clients a safe space and unconditional positive regard. My areas of expertise are in attachment trauma, addiction, and grief. I have a very open communication style. I am very informal, and clients tell me that they immediately feel at ease with me. The most common theoretical approaches I use in therapy are Attachment theory, Compassionate Inquiry, and somatic theory/neuropsychology through EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

Daniel Moody, MS, LMFT. I prefer to meet clients where they are at, assist them in defining their treatment goals, and provide them with objective and evidence-based strategies. I hold all clients in unconditional positive regard and believe that given the right conditions, everyone is capable of self-directed growth. I specialize in attachment theory and have an integrated approach that utilizes the interpersonal process in therapy to provide corrective emotional experiences.

I'm Anita Sandler, a California Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience. I have worked in a variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, and community mental health clinics. I have had great success helping clients overcome symptoms related to depression, anxiety, and trauma. I also provide counseling to couples/families to increase communication skills, and to survivors of domestic violence to help recapture their confidence. The theoretical orientation that I prefer is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is based on the concept that your thoughts, feelings, and behavior are interconnected.

Deciding to change your life is a major step, and CAYA Wellness is happy to join you on your path to wellness. No matter where you are today, CAYA Wellness is here to help you live a fulfilled life with optimal mental health and wellness. CAYA wellness offers a wide range of services for individuals seeking to treat mental health conditions, achieve goals, and enhance wellness.

Hello/Hola, I'm Socorro- My name is Socorro Saavedra, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. My goal in therapy is to help clients reach their full potential by healing past trauma and support maintain their mental well-being. I work with children, adults, couples, and families facing depression, anxiety, significant life transitions as well as challenges in parenting.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing telehealth services across the state of CA. I believe that the hardships of your past don't define you and that real change is possible. I work with college students and adults and specialize in anxiety, trauma and navigating through life transitions. I work with college students to successfully navigate new stressors that college life may bring as well as those in their 20s and 30s wanting to balance the challenges of work, friends and self-care. I often work with those exploring issues of identity and sexuality as well.

I'm Stephen Wise, LPCC. As a therapist, I specialize in supporting individual adults in navigating their feelings, thoughts, and actions. My goal is to help them adapt to whatever challenges life presents, fostering greater fulfillment and reducing emotional pain. I primarily work with adults of all ages who are experiencing anxiety or depression related to various factors. This includes difficulties in adjusting to stressful conditions, such as relationship issues or life transitions, including changes in one's beliefs or values.

I am a dually Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist, gratefully serving California residents via the convenience, privacy, and affordability of Telehealth. I specialize in helping my clients navigate the challenges of Life Transitions, decision-making, Grief, and Loss. My clients are individual adults and couples. I work with people who are grieving a loss, experiencing emotional dysregulation, having interpersonal problems or communication issues, or who just need help with decision-making and taking the next steps through challenging life events and changes.

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.