Adults Therapists in Del Mar, CA

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction and/or low self-esteem? Do you long to be in a healthy, committed relationship but don't know how? With 30 years' experience, I offer inspired, compassionate counseling for women, men, and teens that will assist you with identifying and overcoming barriers to your well-being. I use an integrative approach tailored to your specific goals. For individuals, I offer expertise in healing the issues of adult children of alcoholics, adult children of narcissistic parents, abuse, depression, anxiety, addiction, codependency, and coping with mental illness in a family member.

You may feel stuck, anxious, depressed, or hopeless. However, just the courage to take the first step in knowing you want to experience your life differently takes strength. I work with my clients to expand that strength in a safe environment. When struggling with a family or friend relationship, or when experiencing increased stress from some changing circumstances in life, often unhealed issues start to surface. Now we really need support. These times are actually the ones where the most healing can occur.

My practice is currently focused on treating adult survivors of childhood interpersonal trauma. I have published numerous peer reviewed papers, authored two seminal books (Caffaro, 1998; 2014) on Sibling Abuse Trauma, trained professionals nationally and internationally, and serve as Advisory Board Member on the Sibling Aggression and Abuse Research and Advocacy Initiative (SAARA) embedded at the University of New Hampshire. I am a licensed psychologist and marriage and family therapist with more than 25 years of clinical experience treating depression, anxiety, and post traumatic stress in adult survivors of interpersonal trauma.

There comes a time in our lives when we feel stuck; sometimes devastating loss can overwhelm us. It may manifest as physical symptoms, anxiety, or relationship distress. This is the moment for therapy.

I imagine you found yourself here because there is something in your life that is not working for you, creating distress, or bringing you pain. OR maybe you are desiring inner change, to evolve and grow as a human, parent, partner, or spiritually. Maybe you want to dive into exploring who you are at your core, what you are capable of, or what truly makes you happy. What is it that you want out of life? Whether you are seeking emotional, spiritual, or physical balance, this is your journey and I am here to guide you in discovering your personal happiness, what brings you peace and makes you feel centered, complete, and healthy.

Are you going through difficult and stressful times? Do you want to improve your ability to regulate your emotions? I am a licensed psychologist, a registered play therapist-supervisor, a trauma-informed therapist, and a certified mindfulness teacher. The therapy I offer is psychodynamic, aimed at enhancing your coping skills by helping you regulate your emotions and thoughts and understand better how your childhood shaped you as an adult. Our goal will be to reduce reactivity to life's stressors and foster mindfulness and insight.

I specialize in treating anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties with self and others. Our first meeting by phone or video call will provide us the opportunity to discuss issues you seek to address. I practice from a psychoanalytic approach which means we will explore and deepen our understanding of your experience including unconscious influences on thought, feeling, behavior, and their impact on your present-day situation. My intention working with you is to enhance your awareness for the purpose of creating meaningful improvement, ultimately leading toward greater freedom and joy in living.

Dr. Christy Wise has conducted over 20 years of breakthrough transformational counseling. While on hiatus from clinical practice, today Dr. Wise is most recognized for her work as a highly sought out Coach & Key Note Speaker. As an experienced helping professional, my approach to coaching is both compassionate & goal directed. I work with clients with various goals, I am extensively experienced with couples & individuals working with sex & intimacy goals. Known as a contemporary voice for the power of relationships, resilience & the ability to rebound after trauma.

Are you experiencing challenges in your relationship due to communication problems, trust issues, infidelity, or past traumas impacting your relationship? Are you interested in creating a solid foundation for your relationship before marriage? Are you having difficulties finding or establishing meaningful relationships? Do you need help cultivating good working relationships with your executive team, employees, or athletes? As a relationships expert, seasoned educator, Gottman Method-trained psychologist, and Gottman Leader, I help individuals and organizations cultivate these skills.

I began my journey of self-discovery & healing by doing my own work in therapy. With patience, guidance, practice, and education, I have come to love and accept my own challenges and strengths. This informs and motivates me daily. My journey and helping others find their own positive trajectory is a very important component of my life. Balance in life is essential, and so I continue to pursue my love of nature, health and creativity – and where it intersects with my profession, it informs our therapeutic process.

Hello, my name is Tanya. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and I'm passionate about helping ambitious, highly sensitive women learn how to stop saying "yes" when they mean "no", set boundaries in a loving, aligned way, claim their true desires, voice, self-expression, and step into their own leadership. My practice focuses on supporting women like you through struggles with saying "no" in certain situations, feeling like there are "ghosts from the past" cluttering your mind & life, anxiety, trouble living out your dreams & making decisions and choices that align with your values, i.e. living your truth.

Change is the essence of life, however within this fast paced world that we live in, it may prove stressful and at times overwhelming. So why struggle when you can get back to feeling great about yourself and your life. Do not to put yourself last!! and take the first step toward improving your overall wellbeing.

Selecting a therapist to trust can be daunting. As in any relationship, there must be a good match on many levels. New clients often ask me, "What is your technique?" In my twenty-five plus years of experience, I have learned not to apply a blueprint of "one-size fits all," but to focus upon the particular problems, and stressors that have brought you to seek help. My clients have expressed appreciation for my pro-active style; I am compassionate but not passive during sessions. My training in both hypnosis and mindfulness has given me unique tools to help my clients when appropriate.

Life has a way of covering up our true selves. We can become buried under discouragement or past mistakes. There are dreams hidden behind unfulfilling jobs or low self-esteem, we just need to tap into all the wonderful potential on the inside. Just because you might have given up at one point, doesn't mean that your dream is dead forever. The great news is that it's still alive, and it’s never too late for you to uncover it. If deep down you know you're not satisfied with your life, you have the ability to make changes. You can dream any dream and see it manifest. You can live your best life possible.

I am a strengths based, trauma focused therapist specializing in grief & loss, PTSD, and feeling stuck and overwhelmed by past negative experiences and beliefs. I work with clients ranging in age from adolescents to seniors utilizing EMDR and family systems therapy.

Let me begin my saying I am Accepting new patients! I warmly welcome working with individuals and couples struggling with a variety of emotional and relational conflicts. My areas of specialty are the following: Those currently dealing with present or past sexual harassment issues, Trauma (survivors of domestic/sexual abuse, those in ongoing abusive relationships), Eating Disorders and Chronic disease, with particular experience working with patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Practice accepting new patients in New York and California. If you reside in a state other than those two, please reach out anyway; I likely can work with you.

Caleb is Christian Counselor, a Certified Sex Addiction Counselor (CSAT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Ordained Minister, Certified Life Coach, with a Masters of Psychology in Counseling and a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Caleb specializes in helping men work through addiction recovery, anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. His passion is to provide a safe space for his clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.

I remember going to my first therapist, and thinking “I have to go back to places I’ve already survived?” You do not have to go backwards, though sometimes we have to feel to heal. With over 30 years of experience, I compassionately help guide you experientially, so you can access somatic and emotional wisdom.

If you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions or self esteem issues and you are looking for a psychotherapist that accepts MEDICARE and other insurances, you have come to the right place. In my 30 years of being a Clinical Psychotherapist, Free initial consultation. Same day appointments are available!