Humanistic Therapists in Coronado, CA
Kaelyn Baker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Coronado, CA 92118
I integrate humanistic therapy, person-centered therapy, and relational therapy with evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, and ACT.
Do you often worry about what others think of you? Do you find yourself trying to please everyone around you? Are you caught in the pressure of doing everything perfectly, yet still feeling like you’re not good enough? I specialize in supporting adolescents and young adults facing trauma, anxiety, and depression. My areas of focus include people-pleasing, perfectionism, guilt, shame, self-harm, disordered eating, and relational challenges. I’m especially passionate about helping my clients build self-esteem, confidence, and self-compassion.
I integrate humanistic therapy, person-centered therapy, and relational therapy with evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, and ACT.
Do you often worry about what others think of you? Do you find yourself trying to please everyone around you? Are you caught in the pressure of doing everything perfectly, yet still feeling like you’re not good enough? I specialize in supporting adolescents and young adults facing trauma, anxiety, and depression. My areas of focus include people-pleasing, perfectionism, guilt, shame, self-harm, disordered eating, and relational challenges. I’m especially passionate about helping my clients build self-esteem, confidence, and self-compassion.
Counseling is a personal journey of self discovery and learning. It is a process that helps you gain greater understanding and awareness of yourself. I specialize in helping individuals with the following: Adjustment issues related to major life transitions such as: marriage, job changes, moving, starting school, death and divorce. Anxiety Disorders including: Obsessive thinking and compulsive behaviors, Anxiety following a traumatic event, Social anxiety, and Generalized anxiety/depression. Addictive Disorders such as substance abuse and dependency and other addictive behaviors. Womens issues are a large part of my practice including: postpartum stress, sexual trauma/abuse, and eating/body issues.
Counseling is a personal journey of self discovery and learning. It is a process that helps you gain greater understanding and awareness of yourself. I specialize in helping individuals with the following: Adjustment issues related to major life transitions such as: marriage, job changes, moving, starting school, death and divorce. Anxiety Disorders including: Obsessive thinking and compulsive behaviors, Anxiety following a traumatic event, Social anxiety, and Generalized anxiety/depression. Addictive Disorders such as substance abuse and dependency and other addictive behaviors. Womens issues are a large part of my practice including: postpartum stress, sexual trauma/abuse, and eating/body issues.
I serve to help those with acute or chronic medical and emotional problems.
I help find solutions to depression, anxiety and irritability
(including low self-esteem, lack of motivation, low energy, feeling on edge, enduring feelings of sadness/guilt). I help those who have a history of acute or chronic trauma, intimacy and relationship concerns, behavioral problems (such as acting out and oppositional defiance), ADD/ADHD, substance abuse, acute/chronic pain, headaches, obesity, heart disease, cancer, diabetes.
I serve to help those with acute or chronic medical and emotional problems.
I help find solutions to depression, anxiety and irritability
(including low self-esteem, lack of motivation, low energy, feeling on edge, enduring feelings of sadness/guilt). I help those who have a history of acute or chronic trauma, intimacy and relationship concerns, behavioral problems (such as acting out and oppositional defiance), ADD/ADHD, substance abuse, acute/chronic pain, headaches, obesity, heart disease, cancer, diabetes.
Sentiero is an outpatient practice comprised of school psychologists, clinical psychologists, and registered psychological associates who conduct psychotherapy and psychological assessments. The approach at Sentiero is not a “one size fits all” model. While many of our clinicians utilize various theoretic modalities, we are grounded in psychoanalytic theory and tailor treatment to the needs of the patient.
Sentiero is an outpatient practice comprised of school psychologists, clinical psychologists, and registered psychological associates who conduct psychotherapy and psychological assessments. The approach at Sentiero is not a “one size fits all” model. While many of our clinicians utilize various theoretic modalities, we are grounded in psychoanalytic theory and tailor treatment to the needs of the patient.
Alexandra E Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coronado, CA 92118 (Online Only)
Hello and thank you for being here. I’m Alexandra, a trauma informed therapist, who is passionate and committed to helping motivated individuals like yourself overcome trauma and find lasting relief. I understand that confronting trauma can be incredibly challenging, but I believe in your innate strength and ability to transform your life. My approach is tailored to address your unique experiences and empower you to reclaim your sense of self.
Hello and thank you for being here. I’m Alexandra, a trauma informed therapist, who is passionate and committed to helping motivated individuals like yourself overcome trauma and find lasting relief. I understand that confronting trauma can be incredibly challenging, but I believe in your innate strength and ability to transform your life. My approach is tailored to address your unique experiences and empower you to reclaim your sense of self.
Hello! In a world that can feel rough and insensitive, with pasts that feel like they can choke us, it can be hard to move past the weight of our histories and our own minds. I'm here to help you figure out problems you want to overcome, what goals and life you want, and work with you to get there. I work with mood disorders (depression), anxiety disorders (OCD, Generalized Anxiety, panic), trauma-spectrum disorders (PTSD), relationship problems, intimacy issues, emotional problems, work and academic issues, and generalized coaching. Reach out and we'll figure it out together! Call 619-500-8967 for a free consult.
Hello! In a world that can feel rough and insensitive, with pasts that feel like they can choke us, it can be hard to move past the weight of our histories and our own minds. I'm here to help you figure out problems you want to overcome, what goals and life you want, and work with you to get there. I work with mood disorders (depression), anxiety disorders (OCD, Generalized Anxiety, panic), trauma-spectrum disorders (PTSD), relationship problems, intimacy issues, emotional problems, work and academic issues, and generalized coaching. Reach out and we'll figure it out together! Call 619-500-8967 for a free consult.
Drew Scott
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Coronado, CA 92118
Waitlist for new clients
I know how hard it can be to open up to a new person. Trust between you and your therapist is key for successful treatment and I want to help ease the transition. In the session we will work to unpack how you are managing emotionally, cognitively, physically, spiritually, and socially. My training has focused on high functioning individuals who may be successful in many domains (e.g., students, professionals) but are looking to improve functioning across the board. Let's look at past, present and future. We can collaborate to find the path for you - whether it is your first time or this is part of a long history in treatment.
I know how hard it can be to open up to a new person. Trust between you and your therapist is key for successful treatment and I want to help ease the transition. In the session we will work to unpack how you are managing emotionally, cognitively, physically, spiritually, and socially. My training has focused on high functioning individuals who may be successful in many domains (e.g., students, professionals) but are looking to improve functioning across the board. Let's look at past, present and future. We can collaborate to find the path for you - whether it is your first time or this is part of a long history in treatment.
I have supported clients through an array of life experiences, including coping with transitions, trauma, stress, substance use, depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, and loss. My experience with a wide range of ethnic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds enables me to lead with acceptance and compassion. We will work together to explore your thoughts, emotions, lifestyle, and patterns to discover options that aim to increase your personal life satisfaction. We all have basic human needs and can seek to address those needs in ways that best align with our own unique values and goals.
I have supported clients through an array of life experiences, including coping with transitions, trauma, stress, substance use, depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, and loss. My experience with a wide range of ethnic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds enables me to lead with acceptance and compassion. We will work together to explore your thoughts, emotions, lifestyle, and patterns to discover options that aim to increase your personal life satisfaction. We all have basic human needs and can seek to address those needs in ways that best align with our own unique values and goals.
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 issues, and how those attempts are usually counterproductive. In session, we will work on increasing your brain's flexibility to create sustainable change within your relationship with yourself and with others. I'm passionate about working with college students and young adults navigating 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 issues, and how those attempts are usually counterproductive. In session, we will work on increasing your brain's flexibility to create sustainable change within your relationship with yourself and with others. I'm passionate about working with college students and young adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
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Mia Singer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92132 (Online Only)
Having difficulty managing life stressors such as work, relationships, self-esteem, or just life in general? It would be more shocking if we were handling all the stressors and triggers of our current world without the need for the support of others. I find it a privilege to work with adolescents and adults during times in everyone's lives in we need a little more care and compassion. My approach to therapy is primarily humanistic, incorporating attachment theory, narrative therapy, solution-focused and family systems work in working through issues that ultimately lead will us toward growth and healthy transitions.
Having difficulty managing life stressors such as work, relationships, self-esteem, or just life in general? It would be more shocking if we were handling all the stressors and triggers of our current world without the need for the support of others. I find it a privilege to work with adolescents and adults during times in everyone's lives in we need a little more care and compassion. My approach to therapy is primarily humanistic, incorporating attachment theory, narrative therapy, solution-focused and family systems work in working through issues that ultimately lead will us toward growth and healthy transitions.
Monica Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, MA Ed
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92132 (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is humanistic with the framework of humans being capable of making rational decisions to reach their full potential with my support.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, stressed out? Are you dealing with past trauma in which you haven’t dealt with which is affecting your daily functioning? I can provide you in a safe space to support you with processing you feeling and healing from your struggles.
My approach to therapy is humanistic with the framework of humans being capable of making rational decisions to reach their full potential with my support.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, stressed out? Are you dealing with past trauma in which you haven’t dealt with which is affecting your daily functioning? I can provide you in a safe space to support you with processing you feeling and healing from your struggles.
Maura Furness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I have a straight forward, strength-based, humanistic approach to working with my clients. I believe you have inherent strengths and transformational healing abilities no matter how much pain or suffering you may experience. My goal is to support you to discover and harness these abilities to access healing, freedom from suffering, and a deeper inner knowing.
I have a straight forward, strength-based, humanistic approach to working with my clients. I believe you have inherent strengths and transformational healing abilities no matter how much pain or suffering you may experience. My goal is to support you to discover and harness these abilities to access healing, freedom from suffering, and a deeper inner knowing.
Lyssia M Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I lean heavily on humanistic lenses, focusing on insight and depth work, but with extensive training in brief modalities, I can support more direct and acute concerns as well.
My name is Lyssia and I am an EMDR & Brainspotting therapist offering therapy across California for individuals age 13+ and couples. I bring experience from working with military, 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 are going through relationship challenges or changes or dealing with anxiety, trauma, depression, or other concerns, I am here to support you.
I lean heavily on humanistic lenses, focusing on insight and depth work, but with extensive training in brief modalities, I can support more direct and acute concerns as well.
My name is Lyssia and I am an EMDR & Brainspotting therapist offering therapy across California for individuals age 13+ and couples. I bring experience from working with military, 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 are going through relationship challenges or changes or dealing with anxiety, trauma, depression, or other concerns, I am here to support you.
I am Eleana Coll, with LCSW 87111. I am a bilingual/bicultural Spanish-speaking Psychotherapist with many years of experience working with children, adults, adolescents, and families who have experienced trauma, abuse, crime victimization, and immigration/acculturation issues. The clientele I serve is mainly Spanish-speaking Immigrants. My therapeutic approach is to create a positive, humanistic relationship and environment to help you process and resolve those difficulties and strive for balance in your life. I use positive communication to create a safe and nurturing session environment.
I am Eleana Coll, with LCSW 87111. I am a bilingual/bicultural Spanish-speaking Psychotherapist with many years of experience working with children, adults, adolescents, and families who have experienced trauma, abuse, crime victimization, and immigration/acculturation issues. The clientele I serve is mainly Spanish-speaking Immigrants. My therapeutic approach is to create a positive, humanistic relationship and environment to help you process and resolve those difficulties and strive for balance in your life. I use positive communication to create a safe and nurturing session environment.
Gabriela Hirsch
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Live Life with Confidence, Break Free from Anxiety and Depression, and Embrace Inner Freedom and Connection! Are you stuck, facing a major life transition and/or struggling with anxiety or depression? Ready to navigate change with resilience, while cultivating inner peace, well-being, and connection? As a dedicated clinical psychologist, I will support you by utilizing an integral approach that includes evidence based treatments such as, CBT, Mindfulness, Somatic work, and humanistic-existential theories. Reach out for a 15 minutes discovery call!
Live Life with Confidence, Break Free from Anxiety and Depression, and Embrace Inner Freedom and Connection! Are you stuck, facing a major life transition and/or struggling with anxiety or depression? Ready to navigate change with resilience, while cultivating inner peace, well-being, and connection? As a dedicated clinical psychologist, I will support you by utilizing an integral approach that includes evidence based treatments such as, CBT, Mindfulness, Somatic work, and humanistic-existential theories. Reach out for a 15 minutes discovery call!
Greetings! My name is Dr. Kate Dunn. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY32472) with eight years of experience treating many different mental health diagnoses, challenges, and symptoms. I have a background working with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addictive behaviors, and psychosis. I have specific clinical training and experience treating trauma and life stressors. I see clients of all ages 18+ utilizing a tailored, culturally-sensitive, empathic, and related approach. I blend humanistic, existential, and cognitive behavioral philosophies depending on the comfort and preferences of each client.
Greetings! My name is Dr. Kate Dunn. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY32472) with eight years of experience treating many different mental health diagnoses, challenges, and symptoms. I have a background working with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addictive behaviors, and psychosis. I have specific clinical training and experience treating trauma and life stressors. I see clients of all ages 18+ utilizing a tailored, culturally-sensitive, empathic, and related approach. I blend humanistic, existential, and cognitive behavioral philosophies depending on the comfort and preferences of each client.
I use a humanistic approach to build strong therapeutic relationships with clients, an essential component to ensure the success of treatment.
We all feel lost from time to time, but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been through my own therapy as a young adult when I was stuck in a bout of anxiety and panic attacks due to childhood trauma. Throughout my years of working with traumatized individuals, I learned first-hand about how childhood trauma can have a strong impact on adulthood. I can help you address unresolved trauma, in order for you to find passion, connection, and purpose in your life.
I use a humanistic approach to build strong therapeutic relationships with clients, an essential component to ensure the success of treatment.
We all feel lost from time to time, but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been through my own therapy as a young adult when I was stuck in a bout of anxiety and panic attacks due to childhood trauma. Throughout my years of working with traumatized individuals, I learned first-hand about how childhood trauma can have a strong impact on adulthood. I can help you address unresolved trauma, in order for you to find passion, connection, and purpose in your life.
With adolescents and adults, I draw on strength-based, humanistic, and relational principles to guide our work together.
Welcome! You might be feeling disconnected from those around you. I'm Dr. Cristal Lopez, and I believe that we all have powerful strengths. Together, we will explore yours to help you unlock your full potential, connect authentically with others, and show up as your true self. My training at top U.S. children's hospitals, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles, California Pacific Medical Center, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, has provided me with over 6 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young and mid-life adults, and families.
With adolescents and adults, I draw on strength-based, humanistic, and relational principles to guide our work together.
Welcome! You might be feeling disconnected from those around you. I'm Dr. Cristal Lopez, and I believe that we all have powerful strengths. Together, we will explore yours to help you unlock your full potential, connect authentically with others, and show up as your true self. My training at top U.S. children's hospitals, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles, California Pacific Medical Center, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, has provided me with over 6 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young and mid-life adults, and families.
Hernan Garza
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
My humanistic approach is grounded in the belief of your inherent worth and capacity for growth.
Unresolved pain can be overwhelming and make it difficult to move forward, leaving us with a lingering sense of hopelessness, anxiety and facing a roadblock. Therapy can provide the clarity and healing needed to regain balance. I specialize in supporting individuals through the complexities of trauma, particularly those stemming from early life experiences. My practice addresses depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and challenges associated with religious trauma. Whether you're dealing with a strict upbringing, exploring your identity, or facing spiritual struggles, I'm here to help you find peace and reclaim your sense of self.
My humanistic approach is grounded in the belief of your inherent worth and capacity for growth.
Unresolved pain can be overwhelming and make it difficult to move forward, leaving us with a lingering sense of hopelessness, anxiety and facing a roadblock. Therapy can provide the clarity and healing needed to regain balance. I specialize in supporting individuals through the complexities of trauma, particularly those stemming from early life experiences. My practice addresses depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and challenges associated with religious trauma. Whether you're dealing with a strict upbringing, exploring your identity, or facing spiritual struggles, I'm here to help you find peace and reclaim your sense of self.
Alissa Benporat
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I'm influenced by eco psychology, feminist psychology, psychodynamic psychology, humanistic psychology, and somatic psychology.
I believe that healing happens in relationship, and offer warmth and curiosity to help you explore and name the truth of your experience in order to heal from anxiety, relational trauma, and embrace life's challenges. I work with individuals & couples who want to improve boundaries and communication, create meaningful connection, and align their choices with their values. I support you through circumstances life throws at you - affairs, loss, aging, marriage, divorce, raising kids, job stress. I am keen to explore issues related to gender, culture, health, spirituality, sexuality, monogamy, polyamory, and psychedelic integration.
I'm influenced by eco psychology, feminist psychology, psychodynamic psychology, humanistic psychology, and somatic psychology.
I believe that healing happens in relationship, and offer warmth and curiosity to help you explore and name the truth of your experience in order to heal from anxiety, relational trauma, and embrace life's challenges. I work with individuals & couples who want to improve boundaries and communication, create meaningful connection, and align their choices with their values. I support you through circumstances life throws at you - affairs, loss, aging, marriage, divorce, raising kids, job stress. I am keen to explore issues related to gender, culture, health, spirituality, sexuality, monogamy, polyamory, and psychedelic integration.
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Humanistic Therapists
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.