Relationship Issues Therapists in El Cajon, CA
I understand the weight of depression, anxiety, and relationship struggles, and I’m here to help you break free from these patterns.
Imagine an insightful, action-oriented therapy that empowers you to break free from negative feelings, anxiety, or difficult relationships—without taking years. Using proven tools that have helped thousands, I’ll guide you toward a happier, more fulfilling life. Whether you're struggling with low self-esteem, chronic stress, or relationship challenges, my approach will help you build healthier thought patterns, improve communication, and regain control. Let’s work together to heal trauma, boost your confidence, and create lasting emotional resilience.
I understand the weight of depression, anxiety, and relationship struggles, and I’m here to help you break free from these patterns.
Imagine an insightful, action-oriented therapy that empowers you to break free from negative feelings, anxiety, or difficult relationships—without taking years. Using proven tools that have helped thousands, I’ll guide you toward a happier, more fulfilling life. Whether you're struggling with low self-esteem, chronic stress, or relationship challenges, my approach will help you build healthier thought patterns, improve communication, and regain control. Let’s work together to heal trauma, boost your confidence, and create lasting emotional resilience.
Balanced Life Therapy Center, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
El Cajon, CA 92020
We are a collective of mental health professionals who all share a deep desire to heal the suffering of the world, one human, or one relationship at a time.
Just being human can be hard, and with all that is expected of us in this life, it can seem almost impossible at times. The external world can feel overwhelming and unsafe and our internal world can feel chaotic and just as unsafe. At the heart of any therapeutic approach is the attempt to find peace within so we can learn to be at peace with what is beyond our control. At Balanced Life Therapy Center, our clinicians are trained, each in their own preferred approach to healing, to support the inner world of their clients and help them get connected to the power they hold to move towards the life they desire.
We are a collective of mental health professionals who all share a deep desire to heal the suffering of the world, one human, or one relationship at a time.
Just being human can be hard, and with all that is expected of us in this life, it can seem almost impossible at times. The external world can feel overwhelming and unsafe and our internal world can feel chaotic and just as unsafe. At the heart of any therapeutic approach is the attempt to find peace within so we can learn to be at peace with what is beyond our control. At Balanced Life Therapy Center, our clinicians are trained, each in their own preferred approach to healing, to support the inner world of their clients and help them get connected to the power they hold to move towards the life they desire.
Olga Goodman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Cajon, CA 92020
I specialize in helping professionals who struggle with the impacts of past traumas, self-esteem issues, imposter syndrome, adoption, and relationship problems.
You want to make peace with your past and enjoy the life you’ve built for yourself , but deep down you feel “not enough” and find yourself so overwhelmed that you are just going through the motions. You become irritable “for no reason” and your emotions often get the best of you, making you feel like a horrible person and impacting your relationships. Social interactions leave you exhausted from masking your feelings and overanalyzing everything you said or did. You often think to yourself "Is there something wrong with me?" and you have a sense that painful experiences from your past still affect your life today.
I specialize in helping professionals who struggle with the impacts of past traumas, self-esteem issues, imposter syndrome, adoption, and relationship problems.
You want to make peace with your past and enjoy the life you’ve built for yourself , but deep down you feel “not enough” and find yourself so overwhelmed that you are just going through the motions. You become irritable “for no reason” and your emotions often get the best of you, making you feel like a horrible person and impacting your relationships. Social interactions leave you exhausted from masking your feelings and overanalyzing everything you said or did. You often think to yourself "Is there something wrong with me?" and you have a sense that painful experiences from your past still affect your life today.
My specialties include the treatment of depression/anxiety, grief/loss issues, relationship difficulties, and women's issues.
Life can present us with many difficult challenges and transitions. I enjoy assisting my clients in improving their relationships, adjusting to life's changes and transitions, and improving stress management abilities. I provide a safe environment in which people can explore options and work towards self-empowerment, growth and resolution of their issues. I use a combination of solution-focused approaches to help people attain their personal goals and resolve trauma.
My specialties include the treatment of depression/anxiety, grief/loss issues, relationship difficulties, and women's issues.
Life can present us with many difficult challenges and transitions. I enjoy assisting my clients in improving their relationships, adjusting to life's changes and transitions, and improving stress management abilities. I provide a safe environment in which people can explore options and work towards self-empowerment, growth and resolution of their issues. I use a combination of solution-focused approaches to help people attain their personal goals and resolve trauma.
THEdetour
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
El Cajon, CA 92020
Waitlist for new clients
My passion is to help people find that moment in their lives when they can truly love themselves and tap into their internal strength. I didn't always have that, and I know how hard it is to find. I also recognize that I couldn't have achieved happiness on my own. I would love to be a part of your support network as you move forward in your journey towards happiness. I specialize in military life, veterans, domestic violence, child abuse, relationship work and parenting. This comes from education that I have received and life experiences.
My passion is to help people find that moment in their lives when they can truly love themselves and tap into their internal strength. I didn't always have that, and I know how hard it is to find. I also recognize that I couldn't have achieved happiness on my own. I would love to be a part of your support network as you move forward in your journey towards happiness. I specialize in military life, veterans, domestic violence, child abuse, relationship work and parenting. This comes from education that I have received and life experiences.
Mary Jerome
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Cajon, CA 92021 (Online Only)
If you're ready to start a kinder relationship with yourself and other people, then I'd love to work with you.
If you struggle with emotional problems like grief, anxiety and depression, or behavioral issues such as anger management, I can help you build the skills needed for you to overcome these challenges. You don't have to feel the way you do forever. I can teach you strategies to help you manage your stress, improve your moods and communicate effectively. You can take the steps to improve the quality of your life by allowing me to guide you through the process of change. I’ll help you find emotional freedom, think more positively, act more calmly, and enjoy the confidence that comes with learning how to master your emotions.
If you're ready to start a kinder relationship with yourself and other people, then I'd love to work with you.
If you struggle with emotional problems like grief, anxiety and depression, or behavioral issues such as anger management, I can help you build the skills needed for you to overcome these challenges. You don't have to feel the way you do forever. I can teach you strategies to help you manage your stress, improve your moods and communicate effectively. You can take the steps to improve the quality of your life by allowing me to guide you through the process of change. I’ll help you find emotional freedom, think more positively, act more calmly, and enjoy the confidence that comes with learning how to master your emotions.
Brooke Hatfield
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Cajon, CA 92019
I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to explore their current challenges in an effort to see what is, and is not, working for them. I am passionate about helping clients to identify their growth goals and being a partner for attaining lasting change. Whether the changes need to occur within their mindset, behaviors or personal/ relationship boundaries- I am here to help. Clients often have an area of focus in mind when they start therapy, and we often find that this one area affects many others in their lives. Once this focus is addressed, clients often find that the positive changes they are making have widespread effects.
I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to explore their current challenges in an effort to see what is, and is not, working for them. I am passionate about helping clients to identify their growth goals and being a partner for attaining lasting change. Whether the changes need to occur within their mindset, behaviors or personal/ relationship boundaries- I am here to help. Clients often have an area of focus in mind when they start therapy, and we often find that this one area affects many others in their lives. Once this focus is addressed, clients often find that the positive changes they are making have widespread effects.
Julia Simone Hebert
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Cajon, CA 92020
I approach therapy with an authentic presence which may include humor and assertive observation/reflection. Among the top factors determining “success” in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. I strive to foster a safe, trusting space to collaboratively explore your internal and external worlds, identify patterns that no longer serve you, and enact coping strategies to create lasting, positive change. My professional experience includes work in residential and outpatient settings with adults and youth.
I approach therapy with an authentic presence which may include humor and assertive observation/reflection. Among the top factors determining “success” in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. I strive to foster a safe, trusting space to collaboratively explore your internal and external worlds, identify patterns that no longer serve you, and enact coping strategies to create lasting, positive change. My professional experience includes work in residential and outpatient settings with adults and youth.
The population I generally provide services for struggle with the following issues and symptoms: depression, anxiety, anger management, relationship issues/conflicts, social/peer challenges, parenting difficulties, LGBTQ challenges, trauma, parent-child conflicts, behavioral problems, adjustment issues, mood disregulation, grief & loss. Most clients, like everyone in life, are looking for relief from difficult situations and troubling symptoms, a sense of comfort within their own skin. They have the desire towards alleviating their distress and looking for professional help.
The population I generally provide services for struggle with the following issues and symptoms: depression, anxiety, anger management, relationship issues/conflicts, social/peer challenges, parenting difficulties, LGBTQ challenges, trauma, parent-child conflicts, behavioral problems, adjustment issues, mood disregulation, grief & loss. Most clients, like everyone in life, are looking for relief from difficult situations and troubling symptoms, a sense of comfort within their own skin. They have the desire towards alleviating their distress and looking for professional help.
I am licensed in California, and I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & intimacy related issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. Stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy related issues, low self-esteem, low/depressed mood, and emotional dysregulation.
I am licensed in California, and I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & intimacy related issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. Stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy related issues, low self-esteem, low/depressed mood, and emotional dysregulation.
Guy E Washington, Psy.D. I prefer an integrative approach to treatment, as there is no one model technique that fits everyone. Therefore, it is imperative to connect and collaborate with clients to better understand their needs. I work with a variety of client types but not limited to those experiencing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, interpersonal difficulties, and relationship challenges, and those experiencing severe mental illness.
Guy E Washington, Psy.D. I prefer an integrative approach to treatment, as there is no one model technique that fits everyone. Therefore, it is imperative to connect and collaborate with clients to better understand their needs. I work with a variety of client types but not limited to those experiencing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, interpersonal difficulties, and relationship challenges, and those experiencing severe mental illness.
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Hello, My name is Kathleen Funes. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about working alongside you to help create a pathway toward self-awareness, healing, joy, and fulfillment. I work from a relational, client-centered, and psychodynamic approach. I believe that one’s past provides a pathway for what they may be experiencing in the present. I believe that it is essential to have a trusting relationship in a safe and therapeutic space. My hope is for you to feel both heard and known during our time together.
Hello, My name is Kathleen Funes. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about working alongside you to help create a pathway toward self-awareness, healing, joy, and fulfillment. I work from a relational, client-centered, and psychodynamic approach. I believe that one’s past provides a pathway for what they may be experiencing in the present. I believe that it is essential to have a trusting relationship in a safe and therapeutic space. My hope is for you to feel both heard and known during our time together.
Our first session will consist of developing a therapeutic relationship and building trust.
Hi, my name is Tomia Bowden and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in the Los Angeles area and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults experiencing various mental health difficulties and life challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship issues to name a few. Utilizing a humanistic approach, I focus on helping you develop a strong and healthy sense of self through exploring feelings and enhancing strengths.
Our first session will consist of developing a therapeutic relationship and building trust.
Hi, my name is Tomia Bowden and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in the Los Angeles area and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults experiencing various mental health difficulties and life challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship issues to name a few. Utilizing a humanistic approach, I focus on helping you develop a strong and healthy sense of self through exploring feelings and enhancing strengths.
Jennifer Elkins LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Cajon, CA 92020 (Online Only)
I have worked with clients on a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting struggles and trauma.
We all experience different struggles at one time or another throughout our life. Therapy is a way to assist you in embracing your current situation and moving through, rather than getting stuck or spiraling backward in your journey. Life can be complex and challenging for all of us at one time or another. It can require extra support and interventions to help move through the struggles we may be experiencing.
I have worked with clients on a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting struggles and trauma.
We all experience different struggles at one time or another throughout our life. Therapy is a way to assist you in embracing your current situation and moving through, rather than getting stuck or spiraling backward in your journey. Life can be complex and challenging for all of us at one time or another. It can require extra support and interventions to help move through the struggles we may be experiencing.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 17 years of experience in treating adult clients with a variety of difficulties including anxiety & panic, mood disorders, grief & loss, ADHD, relationship problems, stress management, & personal growth & development. I have a passion for helping my clients gain a better understanding of themselves, triumph over obstacles in their lives, & lead healthier, happier, & more fulfilling lives overall. My treatment approaches are integrative & holistic & include various somatic (mind-body) therapy, solution-focused, positive psychology, & cognitive behavior therapy techniques.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 17 years of experience in treating adult clients with a variety of difficulties including anxiety & panic, mood disorders, grief & loss, ADHD, relationship problems, stress management, & personal growth & development. I have a passion for helping my clients gain a better understanding of themselves, triumph over obstacles in their lives, & lead healthier, happier, & more fulfilling lives overall. My treatment approaches are integrative & holistic & include various somatic (mind-body) therapy, solution-focused, positive psychology, & cognitive behavior therapy techniques.
Hello and Welcome! Maricsa Evans, M.A., LMFT I am a licensed marriage and family therapist eager to provide holistic treatment to clients struggling with depression, anxiety and life stressors. Maricsa uses a person-centered approach when providing therapy and takes time to build rapport in order to develop a healthy therapeutic relationship with clients. Maricsa currently works with individuals and couples to create and implement effective and individualized treatment plans. In addition, she has foundational coursework and training in cognitive behavioral and solution-focused therapies.
Hello and Welcome! Maricsa Evans, M.A., LMFT I am a licensed marriage and family therapist eager to provide holistic treatment to clients struggling with depression, anxiety and life stressors. Maricsa uses a person-centered approach when providing therapy and takes time to build rapport in order to develop a healthy therapeutic relationship with clients. Maricsa currently works with individuals and couples to create and implement effective and individualized treatment plans. In addition, she has foundational coursework and training in cognitive behavioral and solution-focused therapies.
As a Licensed Therapist for nearly 15 years I know that life can be challenging at times. The first step towards change is getting the help you need. I work in a non-judgmental and collaborative style, which focuses on gaining insight, improving self-esteem and identifying helpful coping strategies for dealing with life's stressors. I have worked with a variety of populations dealing with diverse issues and the best prognosis for success is to create a strong therapeutic relationship. You have already taken a great first step by looking into your options, the next step is to reach out and find a therapist you connect with.
As a Licensed Therapist for nearly 15 years I know that life can be challenging at times. The first step towards change is getting the help you need. I work in a non-judgmental and collaborative style, which focuses on gaining insight, improving self-esteem and identifying helpful coping strategies for dealing with life's stressors. I have worked with a variety of populations dealing with diverse issues and the best prognosis for success is to create a strong therapeutic relationship. You have already taken a great first step by looking into your options, the next step is to reach out and find a therapist you connect with.
Clara Robles-Guerrero
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
El Cajon, CA 92020 (Online Only)
Cultivating mindful awareness, embracing our needs and strengths, and connecting to the opportunities around us can help increase our sense of peace and joy in our life. I am a client-centered therapist, I see my role as that of an empowering support and an ally in this process. I specialize in individual work with adults who are dealing with a mental health condition or who seek support for parenting, relationship conflict or transition into adulthood (single life, dating, career, relocation, cultural identity).
Cultivating mindful awareness, embracing our needs and strengths, and connecting to the opportunities around us can help increase our sense of peace and joy in our life. I am a client-centered therapist, I see my role as that of an empowering support and an ally in this process. I specialize in individual work with adults who are dealing with a mental health condition or who seek support for parenting, relationship conflict or transition into adulthood (single life, dating, career, relocation, cultural identity).
Building a strong therapeutic relationship is like laying the foundation of a home, one that is safe, stable and secure.
Hi! My name is Robyn Reddell and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with adults experiencing a wide range of challenges. Some of these areas include trauma, coping with anxiety, navigating relationships, and interpersonal issues. I place great emphasis on the therapeutic relationship as the foundation of my work with you. My hope is to create a space that feels safe and judgement free for you to face the circumstances that brought you here. As a network provider for Tricare West, I have experience working with Active Duty Service Members and their families with a variety of presenting issues.
Building a strong therapeutic relationship is like laying the foundation of a home, one that is safe, stable and secure.
Hi! My name is Robyn Reddell and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with adults experiencing a wide range of challenges. Some of these areas include trauma, coping with anxiety, navigating relationships, and interpersonal issues. I place great emphasis on the therapeutic relationship as the foundation of my work with you. My hope is to create a space that feels safe and judgement free for you to face the circumstances that brought you here. As a network provider for Tricare West, I have experience working with Active Duty Service Members and their families with a variety of presenting issues.
At the beginning of the relationship, I conduct a comprehensive assessment to understand someone's current challenges, strengths, and areas for growth.
Welcome to my profile! My name is Anne Scouten (pronouns: she/her) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. As a dedicated and compassionate therapist, I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My holistic approach to therapy is integrative, utilizing various evidence-based modalities such as Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and behavioral therapies with an emphasis on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I value creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship, empowering you to take an active role in your healing journey.
At the beginning of the relationship, I conduct a comprehensive assessment to understand someone's current challenges, strengths, and areas for growth.
Welcome to my profile! My name is Anne Scouten (pronouns: she/her) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. As a dedicated and compassionate therapist, I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My holistic approach to therapy is integrative, utilizing various evidence-based modalities such as Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and behavioral therapies with an emphasis on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I value creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship, empowering you to take an active role in your healing journey.
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Relationship Issues Therapists
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.