Christian Therapists in Coronado, CA
My passion is to help my clients feel empowered in their lives and to live more resiliently. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to achieve the best version of themselves, repair their relationships, and find more meaning and joy in their lives. I am a Christian therapist and have had the privilege to be in private practice for over 20 years, working with individuals and couples. I am confident from my clinical experience that therapy works to improve clients' sense of wellbeing and overall satisfaction in their lives.
My passion is to help my clients feel empowered in their lives and to live more resiliently. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to achieve the best version of themselves, repair their relationships, and find more meaning and joy in their lives. I am a Christian therapist and have had the privilege to be in private practice for over 20 years, working with individuals and couples. I am confident from my clinical experience that therapy works to improve clients' sense of wellbeing and overall satisfaction in their lives.
(2002) and the Welch Family Therapy Institute (2022), a certified sex therapist, a veteran university professor, an ordained minister, all combined create an atmosphere by which Christian principles may be integrated during your therapeutic experience.
As a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, the most meticulous therapy expertise will be utilized during your counseling sessions. I offer a problem solving Systemic approach to therapy including an understanding of your goals for treatment and working together to solve these problems in a focused, planned way. The treatment will look at the system in which you and your challenge exists including family, work, religion, society, etc., and seek to understand how these factors affect your situation. Potentially, this new understanding may lead the way to greater maturity and happiness as an individual, couple, or family.
(2002) and the Welch Family Therapy Institute (2022), a certified sex therapist, a veteran university professor, an ordained minister, all combined create an atmosphere by which Christian principles may be integrated during your therapeutic experience.
As a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, the most meticulous therapy expertise will be utilized during your counseling sessions. I offer a problem solving Systemic approach to therapy including an understanding of your goals for treatment and working together to solve these problems in a focused, planned way. The treatment will look at the system in which you and your challenge exists including family, work, religion, society, etc., and seek to understand how these factors affect your situation. Potentially, this new understanding may lead the way to greater maturity and happiness as an individual, couple, or family.
Lyssia Porter; Emdr And Brainspotting Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Coronado, CA 92118 (Online Only)
My name is Lyssia and I am an EMDR & Brainspotting trained therapist offering therapy across California for individuals age 13+ and couples. I bring experience from working with the US Navy, medical settings, and school based programs as well as more intensive depth work, attachment theory, and humanistic leanings to my clients. My hope is to create a space where you can be your authentic self, feel heard, understood and supported however you're showing up. Whether you're going through life stage or relationship challenges or dealing with anxiety, trauma, depression, or other concerns, I am here to help you move forward.
My name is Lyssia and I am an EMDR & Brainspotting trained therapist offering therapy across California for individuals age 13+ and couples. I bring experience from working with the US Navy, medical settings, and school based programs as well as more intensive depth work, attachment theory, and humanistic leanings to my clients. My hope is to create a space where you can be your authentic self, feel heard, understood and supported however you're showing up. Whether you're going through life stage or relationship challenges or dealing with anxiety, trauma, depression, or other concerns, I am here to help you move forward.
Relationship Counseling Center of California
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Coronado, CA 92118
Are you feeling stuck in intense emotions or behavioral patterns that don’t serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to “have it all together”. I’m here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. I provide collaborative, authentic, compassionate, client-centered and non-judgmental counseling. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, identify how you can become the best version of you
Are you feeling stuck in intense emotions or behavioral patterns that don’t serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to “have it all together”. I’m here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. I provide collaborative, authentic, compassionate, client-centered and non-judgmental counseling. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, identify how you can become the best version of you
How would you like to enhance your life with more positive feelings, a better sense of control, and increased options for the future? Welcome to psychotherapy through PATH’s network of therapists! I am Anna Yee, LCSW, a therapist with more than 25 years of experience collaborating with clients to find their own unique paths to resilience. Through compassion and expertise, I will guide you to start healing from anxiety, depression, life’s difficult challenges, and the stress that they bring.
How would you like to enhance your life with more positive feelings, a better sense of control, and increased options for the future? Welcome to psychotherapy through PATH’s network of therapists! I am Anna Yee, LCSW, a therapist with more than 25 years of experience collaborating with clients to find their own unique paths to resilience. Through compassion and expertise, I will guide you to start healing from anxiety, depression, life’s difficult challenges, and the stress that they bring.
Michele Basile, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Coronado, CA 92118 (Online Only)
Let the journey begin, traveling is great fun so can the journey of our personal growth and in our relationships. Let us go on the journey together and develop new pathways to a more joy-filled life. I enjoy helping individuals and couples develop deeper relationships using strength based, client centered treatments including Cognitive-behavioral, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, mindfulness and others to help further enrichment. Give me a call today and set up an online meeting through Psychology Today Sessions. I look forward to taking this journey with you, call me today to set up your first appointment.
Let the journey begin, traveling is great fun so can the journey of our personal growth and in our relationships. Let us go on the journey together and develop new pathways to a more joy-filled life. I enjoy helping individuals and couples develop deeper relationships using strength based, client centered treatments including Cognitive-behavioral, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, mindfulness and others to help further enrichment. Give me a call today and set up an online meeting through Psychology Today Sessions. I look forward to taking this journey with you, call me today to set up your first appointment.
Josie A. Oakley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Coronado, CA 92118 (Online Only)
Sometimes pain in our life keeps us feeling stuck even though we might want to move to a healthier, free place. I am all about providing a safe, relaxing and compassionate environment, where we can work together towards self awareness and growth. Thank you for reading my profile. I commend you for your courage in wanting to grow and make positive change in your life. No one enjoys a boring session, so I strive to have some creativity into our time as I work with children, teens and adults.
Sometimes pain in our life keeps us feeling stuck even though we might want to move to a healthier, free place. I am all about providing a safe, relaxing and compassionate environment, where we can work together towards self awareness and growth. Thank you for reading my profile. I commend you for your courage in wanting to grow and make positive change in your life. No one enjoys a boring session, so I strive to have some creativity into our time as I work with children, teens and adults.
Dr. Chircop-Rollick earned her B.A. in Counseling Psychology graduating Cuma Sum Luda from Hawaii Pacific University, and received her MA from Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. Dr. Chircop-Rollick completed an additional MS and a Dual PhD in Clinical Psychology and Industrial Psychology at California School of Professional Psych iSan Diego; She is published in peer-reviewed journals including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Supportive Psychotherapy, Phantom limb pain, PTSD, Chronic Back Pain utilizing multimodal telehealth Interventions.She spent 10 yers working for the correctional Prison system with inpatient acute population
Dr. Chircop-Rollick earned her B.A. in Counseling Psychology graduating Cuma Sum Luda from Hawaii Pacific University, and received her MA from Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. Dr. Chircop-Rollick completed an additional MS and a Dual PhD in Clinical Psychology and Industrial Psychology at California School of Professional Psych iSan Diego; She is published in peer-reviewed journals including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Supportive Psychotherapy, Phantom limb pain, PTSD, Chronic Back Pain utilizing multimodal telehealth Interventions.She spent 10 yers working for the correctional Prison system with inpatient acute population
Sally Witmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Coronado, CA 92118 (Online Only)
It takes courage to seek therapy. I'm passionate about how the power of therapy can restore lives in vibrant ways, like it did my own. I've been working in the helping field for 25+ years as a social worker, with a focus on developmental trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, and healing from abuse and abandonment. I enjoy supporting couples as well as individuals.
It takes courage to seek therapy. I'm passionate about how the power of therapy can restore lives in vibrant ways, like it did my own. I've been working in the helping field for 25+ years as a social worker, with a focus on developmental trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, and healing from abuse and abandonment. I enjoy supporting couples as well as individuals.
I currently have a waitlist for starting new clients. There’s a lot happening in our world right now. If you’re finding yourself struggling with adjusting to life changes, experiencing low mood, or feeling challenged in a relationship, you don’t have to hold this alone. In therapy, I create a space where you can be your authentic self, in the safety of a therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, understood, and cared for. I have a warm therapeutic approach that is collaborative as we work together toward the heart of what you need.
I currently have a waitlist for starting new clients. There’s a lot happening in our world right now. If you’re finding yourself struggling with adjusting to life changes, experiencing low mood, or feeling challenged in a relationship, you don’t have to hold this alone. In therapy, I create a space where you can be your authentic self, in the safety of a therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, understood, and cared for. I have a warm therapeutic approach that is collaborative as we work together toward the heart of what you need.
Jessie Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Coronado, CA 92118
My clients are often feeling stuck and annoyed about falling into the same patterns when they come in to see me. Together, we will look at the ways you've tried to address your problems, and how those attempts are usually counterproductive. In session, we will work on increasing your brain's flexibility to create sustainable change within yourself and the relationships most important to you. I love working with college students, life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
My clients are often feeling stuck and annoyed about falling into the same patterns when they come in to see me. Together, we will look at the ways you've tried to address your problems, and how those attempts are usually counterproductive. In session, we will work on increasing your brain's flexibility to create sustainable change within yourself and the relationships most important to you. I love working with college students, life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
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I offer both Christian Counseling and Life Coaching, primarily working with women in the areas of stress and anxiety management, emotional health, and relationship issues.
I have a passion for empowering women to experience healthy emotions and mindsets, develop connected relationships, and reach their personal goals. Despite stressors and challenges, I believe we are all capable of thriving in the life we have today. I use an integrative approach, combining the latest brain science with faith-based practices. I have served women and couples in ministry for more than 10 years and completed my Masters in Counseling through Liberty University, as well as a Christian Life Coaching Certification. Along with my husband and 3 teenage daughters, I am a long-time resident of Oahu, Hawaii.
I offer both Christian Counseling and Life Coaching, primarily working with women in the areas of stress and anxiety management, emotional health, and relationship issues.
I have a passion for empowering women to experience healthy emotions and mindsets, develop connected relationships, and reach their personal goals. Despite stressors and challenges, I believe we are all capable of thriving in the life we have today. I use an integrative approach, combining the latest brain science with faith-based practices. I have served women and couples in ministry for more than 10 years and completed my Masters in Counseling through Liberty University, as well as a Christian Life Coaching Certification. Along with my husband and 3 teenage daughters, I am a long-time resident of Oahu, Hawaii.
Kendra Hadley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92174 (Online Only)
I graduated cum laude from Hope International University (previously Pacific Christian College) in 2013 with a bachelor's degree and again in 2019 with my master's degree in counseling psychology.
Hi there! My name is Kendra and I am a trauma-focused licensed clinical therapist and a masters addictions counselor in the state of California. I am a native of Chicago, IL and relocated to the west coast in 2009 to embark on my personal road to recovery. In the past twelve years, I have worked exclusively in the field of behavioral health in various professional capacities, i.e. program director and house manager of a psychiatric hospital and three sober living homes, respectively.
I graduated cum laude from Hope International University (previously Pacific Christian College) in 2013 with a bachelor's degree and again in 2019 with my master's degree in counseling psychology.
Hi there! My name is Kendra and I am a trauma-focused licensed clinical therapist and a masters addictions counselor in the state of California. I am a native of Chicago, IL and relocated to the west coast in 2009 to embark on my personal road to recovery. In the past twelve years, I have worked exclusively in the field of behavioral health in various professional capacities, i.e. program director and house manager of a psychiatric hospital and three sober living homes, respectively.
Do you feel depressed and anxious much of the time? Do you feel drained and angry? Do the people who mean the most to you in the world often get the worst of you? Let me help you reconnect in a way that restores your emotions and the misery of broken relationships. I specialize in conflicted relationships, depression, anxiety, all forms of trauma as well as adult children of abuse or neglect. I have combined years as a Christian counselor with experience working with military families and individuals. I specialize in trauma with a focus on EMDR as a standard of care for most traumas.
Do you feel depressed and anxious much of the time? Do you feel drained and angry? Do the people who mean the most to you in the world often get the worst of you? Let me help you reconnect in a way that restores your emotions and the misery of broken relationships. I specialize in conflicted relationships, depression, anxiety, all forms of trauma as well as adult children of abuse or neglect. I have combined years as a Christian counselor with experience working with military families and individuals. I specialize in trauma with a focus on EMDR as a standard of care for most traumas.
Angelica Vanegas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Congratulations on this valuable step you've taken to seek help. It is the time to focus on yourself and a step of self-compassion and commitment. I am here to help you with any life transitions, self-awareness, divorce, grief, and anxiety issues. I specialize working alongside women, teens and families with a client-centered approach, psychoeducation, discovering tools for managing anxiety, support in building healthy boundaries, and I am open to Christian counseling if desired. "Your space, your journey". Feel free to contact me to schedule a consultation. Finding a right fit for you is important.
Congratulations on this valuable step you've taken to seek help. It is the time to focus on yourself and a step of self-compassion and commitment. I am here to help you with any life transitions, self-awareness, divorce, grief, and anxiety issues. I specialize working alongside women, teens and families with a client-centered approach, psychoeducation, discovering tools for managing anxiety, support in building healthy boundaries, and I am open to Christian counseling if desired. "Your space, your journey". Feel free to contact me to schedule a consultation. Finding a right fit for you is important.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist graduate student at Alliant International University. I attended Cal State University Channel Islands for my undergraduate degree in psychology with a minor in communication. I have a passion for working with others through the difficulties they have faced while also navigating any challenges they are currently experiencing, to foster hope, healing, and resilience.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist graduate student at Alliant International University. I attended Cal State University Channel Islands for my undergraduate degree in psychology with a minor in communication. I have a passion for working with others through the difficulties they have faced while also navigating any challenges they are currently experiencing, to foster hope, healing, and resilience.
Carmen Mercado
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFTI
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Everyone needs support. Have you been dealing with life with no support from friends or family? Are you dealing with childhood trauma, estrangement and or abandonment from your family of origin? Are you having difficulty attracting and keeping a healthy intimate relationship? Maybe you have been coping all these years without really exploring and understanding your pain. We help clients understand themselves with compassion rather than shame and self judgment. We are sensitive to your values ,needs and are culturally sensitive. I work well with actors struggling through their challenges. Hablo ESPANOL
Everyone needs support. Have you been dealing with life with no support from friends or family? Are you dealing with childhood trauma, estrangement and or abandonment from your family of origin? Are you having difficulty attracting and keeping a healthy intimate relationship? Maybe you have been coping all these years without really exploring and understanding your pain. We help clients understand themselves with compassion rather than shame and self judgment. We are sensitive to your values ,needs and are culturally sensitive. I work well with actors struggling through their challenges. Hablo ESPANOL
Are you dealing with a change in your life -maybe grief, a breakup, searching for a partner, or starting a new career/ college/ grad school- that affects your ability to feel authentically you? Do you feel overwhelmed by living up to other’s expectations of you? Do you wonder if your relationships could be better? Are you interested in exploring how your past is shaping your present? Now more than ever, people are uncertain about how to live authentically. Luckily, therapy can help with that. I start with a free consultation to mutually determine if I am the right therapist for you. Call or Text: 424-272-0661
Are you dealing with a change in your life -maybe grief, a breakup, searching for a partner, or starting a new career/ college/ grad school- that affects your ability to feel authentically you? Do you feel overwhelmed by living up to other’s expectations of you? Do you wonder if your relationships could be better? Are you interested in exploring how your past is shaping your present? Now more than ever, people are uncertain about how to live authentically. Luckily, therapy can help with that. I start with a free consultation to mutually determine if I am the right therapist for you. Call or Text: 424-272-0661
Sandra Banjoko
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, RD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Life is full of complexities, "messiness," as well as beauty, in relationships with others and especially with ourselves. As a culturally conscious therapist, I strive to create safe spaces for people to learn and figure out who they are, what they want and explore who they could be. All of this is addressed, without judgment, regardless of faith, gender, weight, culture, or race. I am deeply committed to helping individuals, couples, families, systems and institutions. Together, we move toward an understanding of what drives us to do the things we do, who we are, and ways to live to our fullest potential, with self, and others
Life is full of complexities, "messiness," as well as beauty, in relationships with others and especially with ourselves. As a culturally conscious therapist, I strive to create safe spaces for people to learn and figure out who they are, what they want and explore who they could be. All of this is addressed, without judgment, regardless of faith, gender, weight, culture, or race. I am deeply committed to helping individuals, couples, families, systems and institutions. Together, we move toward an understanding of what drives us to do the things we do, who we are, and ways to live to our fullest potential, with self, and others
Beautiful Reflections Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101
Welcome, I'm Shirell Bunch-Lipscomb, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who is committed to helping individuals and families overcome various challenges and heal from trauma, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. My mission is to help you build stronger, more connected relationships while fostering emotional growth and resilience. As a mental health professional, I specialize in working with teenagers and young adults who may be struggling with life transitions and social pressures. Through my therapeutic approach, I aim to help my clients develop the necessary skills that’s needed.
Welcome, I'm Shirell Bunch-Lipscomb, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who is committed to helping individuals and families overcome various challenges and heal from trauma, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. My mission is to help you build stronger, more connected relationships while fostering emotional growth and resilience. As a mental health professional, I specialize in working with teenagers and young adults who may be struggling with life transitions and social pressures. Through my therapeutic approach, I aim to help my clients develop the necessary skills that’s needed.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.