Therapists in Chula Vista, CA

Miriam Guillen-Ibarrra, LMFT My approach to therapy is client-centered. Much of my work focused on helping adult individuals navigate a range of emotional, behavioral, and social difficulties. I utilized effective evidence-based treatment, Cognitive -behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and person-centered therapy. I create a confiable counseling environment where patients can feel a sense of safety and recognize their strengths and tools to navigate challenges effectively. I offer practical strategies to help patients to implement changes in their lives.

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!

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor; I offer a welcoming, empathetic, and thoughtful approach while working with my clients. I strive to create a collaborative and safe space to heal and process. I have an honest and authentic approach to therapy, including accountability to and from my clients and ownership of self-identified concerns and goals. I value the importance of having a therapeutic relationship. I support you by providing education, coping strategies, grounding techniques, goal setting, and skill building to help you feel knowledgeable and empowered while in therapy.

If you’re looking for a refuge from loss and to heal from reproductive, perinatal, and family building issues, I can help. Are you having trouble grasping, understanding, or dealing with Trauma or a recent life change, I have specialized in these areas since the beginning of my career. Struggling to find self-love, your true identity, or growth, I offer a safe space to explore these aspects and more. If you are ready, you can feel: seen, heard, understood, like yourself again, more satisfied, hopeful and empowered.

Hello! I am multicultural trilingual therapist who loves working with people from a various walks of life. I offer therapy in English, Japanese, and Spanish. I have experience working with children, family, adolescents and adults in various settings. I have worked with challenges such as substance use disorder, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, early symptoms of psychosis and more. I would be happy to support you no matter where you are on your healing journey. Together, we will set goals for treatment and work toward achieving those goals.

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.

I specialize in working with youth and adults experiencing increasingly distressing symptoms. This can include: Low mood, anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation & challenges with day to day tasks or overall desire to improve quality of life. I create a safe and non-judgmental space for those silenced and confused by their day to day challenges. Working together to navigate their unique experiences.

I specialize in somatic therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and the impact of childhood adversity. I am passionate about working with those who struggle as adults due to negative childhood experiences, ADHD, and parents or soon to be parents. My goal is to support you along your healing journey. I believe you are the expert in your life and my role is to provide a non-judgmental safe space for you to discover your inner strength, process, heal, grow, and learn new tools to live the life you envision.

Hi there, I'm Clare. I am a licensed psychologist who is passionate about helping clients overcome the daily struggles we all deal with in life, that are often related to ongoing issues. My goal is to assist with your personal growth and healing and to learn better techniques for coping. I am also a licensed physical therapist, so I believe in a holistic approach that incorporates mind and body. I typically work with adjustment disorders but also eating disorders, anxiety and depression, OCD, trauma, relationship issues/couples, childhood abuse, addiction of all kinds, and ADHD/ADD.

¡Saludos! My name is Carolina Oviedo-Munoz (she/her/hers), and I am a bilingual, Spanish-speaking, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I received my Master’s in Marital and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego, and my Bachelor’s in Psychology from Point Loma Nazarene University. I was born in San Diego, and was raised both here and in Tijuana, Mexico. For self-care I enjoy lifting weights and taking spin classes! On slow paced days you can catch me drinking my cafecito reading a book or spending time with loved ones.

Each of us go through different seasons in our life where change can happen unexpectedly. At times there can be so much pressure to be successful personally and professionally and sometimes it can be challenging to be our authentic selves. Past or present circumstances can leave us feeling stuck, confused, fearful or hopeless. Those feelings are valid and it is important that they are heard and understood. I am a strong believer in the power of therapy where an individual can truly be their honest self. We all deserve a safe place to be open about our history, our emotions, and our dreams and I am here to offer that space.

I'm a bilingual and bicultural psychotherapist and psychologist. I work with children, teens, adults , couples and families. I believe that the human being is capable to change if he has the adequate tools. These tools can be found in therapy and other healthy environments. Soy un psicoterapeuta y psicologo bilingue y bicultural. Trabajo con ninios , adolescentes, adultos, parejas y familias. Creo que el ser humano es capaz de cambiar si tiene las herramientas adecuadas que puede encontrar a traves de la terapia y otros medios.

Hi there, I'm Karen Olson, a licensed clinical social worker. I have been a social worker for over 20 years. I help people with issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, chronic pain, divorce, and LGBTQIA+ issues. My approach is direct and frank and I enjoy helping individuals and couples identify their strengths and overcome challenges. I take an eclectic approach that includes a variety of narrative/motivational interviewing. My ideal client is amenable to my direct approach and is as invested as I am in achieving their goals. I like feedback from clients on how they are doing and how our sessions are going.

You're here seeking support. What motivates you to be here ? Why now ? Perhaps you're seeking someone who understands your struggle. Perhaps someone who listens and validates your experiences without judgment. Someone who will provide safe space and unconditional support and empowerment, guiding you to your goals. These are my commitments to my clients. In our session, you will find a warm, inviting, affirming, and gentle encouragements to honor your experiences and develop skills to improve your confidence and make lasting changes across your life.

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Are you tired of feeling alone while caring for others in your life? Are you ready to increase feelings of connections with those around you, and increase feeling connected to yourself? Many of the people that I work with are use to taking care of other people while pushing down their own feelings and challenging experiences. Many of the people I work with struggle to share their own challenge, often reporting feeling like a "burden" or that they "have to be the strong one." The people that I work with often have had to be stronger than they should have had to be. Having a space to talk about and focus on you is what I provide.

My work ethic and devotion to mental health enables me to provide a nurturing environment for clients to self-explore. My goal is to do excellent work and demonstrate great sensitivity in working with culturally diverse clients, as well as, with a broad range of mental health populations. My therapeutic experience includes individuals, couples, families, children, and groups. My pursuit of personal and vocational goals always has at its center, an appreciation for family, community, clients, and colleagues.

To give you the tools to resolve your life challenges/problems is one of my goals. I can help you to find and expand your internal resources, and to create the lasting, positive changes that you are looking for. I provide a supportive, nurturing environment for your safety and comfort. I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma and more. I love working with adolescents to help them resolve issues and make the right choices. For couples, we work to create a safe space, good communication, problem solving, balance, love and intimacy. I have ample experience working with spiritual issues upon request.

Silvia Karen Flores Uribe is a LMFT, practicing psychotherapy since 1999. She graduated from Universidad Franco Mexicana's Clinical Psychology program, in Mexico City. Later, she graduated from JFK University in California, and obtained a Masters in Counseling Psychology. Silvia Karen specializes in diagnosis and treatment of children and adults with developmental disabilities and severe mental disorders, such as psychotic disorders, personality disorders, substances addictions, anxiety and mood disorders. Silvia Karen believes that the human being never stops evolving physically, emotionally and spiritually.