Depression Therapists in Encinitas, CA
Results you will experience include an increase in self-love and confidence, a decrease in anxiety and depression, greater self-awareness, greater fulfillment in every area of your life, improvement in relationships and improved ability to tap into your own innate abilities to create and design the life you desire.
In the safety of our confidential sessions our work together will include identifying and designing a self-care routine specific to your needs. Identifying, changing and releasing both conscious/unconscious beliefs/blocks to creating the life you desire by empowering you with techniques that you can learn to do yourself. Incorporating entrainment to temporarily change brain waves to assist in accessing clarity and action steps. We all stand on the shoulders of giants whose research and experience we combine to improve the quality of the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical.
Results you will experience include an increase in self-love and confidence, a decrease in anxiety and depression, greater self-awareness, greater fulfillment in every area of your life, improvement in relationships and improved ability to tap into your own innate abilities to create and design the life you desire.
In the safety of our confidential sessions our work together will include identifying and designing a self-care routine specific to your needs. Identifying, changing and releasing both conscious/unconscious beliefs/blocks to creating the life you desire by empowering you with techniques that you can learn to do yourself. Incorporating entrainment to temporarily change brain waves to assist in accessing clarity and action steps. We all stand on the shoulders of giants whose research and experience we combine to improve the quality of the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical.
Relying on more than 15 years of clinical experience, I treat depression, anxiety, and addictions, among other issues. While I utilize evidence-based treatments, I practice from a client-centered perspective. My approach rests on compassion, as I fundamentally practice from a humanistic slant. I go to great lengths to avoid the type of stigmatizing language that especially plagues the addiction industry. There are no "addicts."
Relying on more than 15 years of clinical experience, I treat depression, anxiety, and addictions, among other issues. While I utilize evidence-based treatments, I practice from a client-centered perspective. My approach rests on compassion, as I fundamentally practice from a humanistic slant. I go to great lengths to avoid the type of stigmatizing language that especially plagues the addiction industry. There are no "addicts."
David provide the psychotherapy needed to treat a wide range of issues like: anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, ADHD, PTSD and trauma related issues, as well as bipolar.
David is passionate about providing collaborative, creative therapy for families and individuals of all ages and walks of life. He enjoys getting to know you as a client and works closely with you to resolve your unique challenges. David has an extensive, eclectic and culturally sensitive repertoire which he utilizes to complement each individuals thinking process and creative abilities. He has consulted across the US with mental health clinics and psychiatric hospitals to enrich the quality of mental health for his clients. David brings this experience to his private practice.
David provide the psychotherapy needed to treat a wide range of issues like: anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, ADHD, PTSD and trauma related issues, as well as bipolar.
David is passionate about providing collaborative, creative therapy for families and individuals of all ages and walks of life. He enjoys getting to know you as a client and works closely with you to resolve your unique challenges. David has an extensive, eclectic and culturally sensitive repertoire which he utilizes to complement each individuals thinking process and creative abilities. He has consulted across the US with mental health clinics and psychiatric hospitals to enrich the quality of mental health for his clients. David brings this experience to his private practice.
Welcome to my practice! I am so glad you are here. Please see my website www.sunshineinsidetherapy.com to learn more about my practice. My passion is working with individuals to reduce and stop both anxiety and depression. I see many people who struggle with PTSD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and with a history of childhood abuse (emotional/physical/sexual) and trauma. I offer evidence based help using Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing(EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Neurofeedback. You will gain concrete tools, find solutions and feel connected, supported and reach goals you have set for your life!
Welcome to my practice! I am so glad you are here. Please see my website www.sunshineinsidetherapy.com to learn more about my practice. My passion is working with individuals to reduce and stop both anxiety and depression. I see many people who struggle with PTSD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and with a history of childhood abuse (emotional/physical/sexual) and trauma. I offer evidence based help using Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing(EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Neurofeedback. You will gain concrete tools, find solutions and feel connected, supported and reach goals you have set for your life!
I have a broad clinical background but have worked the most with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, adult ADHD, and adjustment concerns.
Are you looking for a San Diego trauma therapist who can help you navigate the challenges of trauma recovery? Dr. Eli Reding specializes in providing compassionate and effective trauma counseling in San Diego. With extensive experience as a San Diego trauma-focused therapist, Dr. Reding is dedicated to supporting individuals through personalized trauma therapy in San Diego. Whether you’re dealing with PTSD, anxiety, or emotional trauma, Dr. Reding’s expertise as a San Diego PTSD therapist ensures you receive the care you need to heal and thrive.
I have a broad clinical background but have worked the most with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, adult ADHD, and adjustment concerns.
Are you looking for a San Diego trauma therapist who can help you navigate the challenges of trauma recovery? Dr. Eli Reding specializes in providing compassionate and effective trauma counseling in San Diego. With extensive experience as a San Diego trauma-focused therapist, Dr. Reding is dedicated to supporting individuals through personalized trauma therapy in San Diego. Whether you’re dealing with PTSD, anxiety, or emotional trauma, Dr. Reding’s expertise as a San Diego PTSD therapist ensures you receive the care you need to heal and thrive.
This is me at the beach with Shannon, our 25 year-old daughter. My wife Vicki and I had the good fortune to raise her here in beautiful San Diego North County, where she has had the opportunity to become an accomplished surfer, sailor, diver, and nature photographer. Vicki and I are a Marriage and Family Therapist team in private practice here for 20+ years in Encinitas, California. As well as seeing couples and families, I have specialized in treating anxiety disorders and phobias, depression, alcohol and substance abuse, and adolescents.
I completed my B.A.degree at the University of Connecticut and graduate training at Purdue University. Using an eclectic approach, I combine elements of cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, client-centered and mindfulness therapies in my practice. I am also certified in Clinical Hypnosis for use in weight loss, smoking cessation, habit control and anxiety reduction.
I began focusing on treating adolescents very early in my career, and I have always enjoyed working with their youthful energy. Helping parents to work more closely together and develope simple and effective parenting skills can transform a stressful, contentious family life i
This is me at the beach with Shannon, our 25 year-old daughter. My wife Vicki and I had the good fortune to raise her here in beautiful San Diego North County, where she has had the opportunity to become an accomplished surfer, sailor, diver, and nature photographer. Vicki and I are a Marriage and Family Therapist team in private practice here for 20+ years in Encinitas, California. As well as seeing couples and families, I have specialized in treating anxiety disorders and phobias, depression, alcohol and substance abuse, and adolescents.
I completed my B.A.degree at the University of Connecticut and graduate training at Purdue University. Using an eclectic approach, I combine elements of cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, client-centered and mindfulness therapies in my practice. I am also certified in Clinical Hypnosis for use in weight loss, smoking cessation, habit control and anxiety reduction.
I began focusing on treating adolescents very early in my career, and I have always enjoyed working with their youthful energy. Helping parents to work more closely together and develope simple and effective parenting skills can transform a stressful, contentious family life i
When considering therapy, it is natural to feel a bit intimidated by the process. As a psychologist specializing in issues of young adulthood such as relationship concerns, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, I strive to create a comfortable and safe environment for individuals or couples to explore the issues they find challenging in their lives.
When considering therapy, it is natural to feel a bit intimidated by the process. As a psychologist specializing in issues of young adulthood such as relationship concerns, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, I strive to create a comfortable and safe environment for individuals or couples to explore the issues they find challenging in their lives.
Ketamine And Sgb Therapy For Anxiety Depression Ptsd | Doctor Shauna Springer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024
I am the Chief Psychologist at Stella Center and with over twenty years of experience, I oversee our therapy group and develop therapy curriculums in support of our biological treatments. We specialize in providing trauma-informed integration therapy for patients with anxiety, depression, and trauma/PTSD who receive Stella's in-office treatments like the dual sympathetic reset -an advanced stellate ganglion block (SGB), and ketamine therapy from board-certified medical providers. I am dedicated to developing innovative, evidence-based trauma treatment models while increasing accessibility to compassionate care.
I am the Chief Psychologist at Stella Center and with over twenty years of experience, I oversee our therapy group and develop therapy curriculums in support of our biological treatments. We specialize in providing trauma-informed integration therapy for patients with anxiety, depression, and trauma/PTSD who receive Stella's in-office treatments like the dual sympathetic reset -an advanced stellate ganglion block (SGB), and ketamine therapy from board-certified medical providers. I am dedicated to developing innovative, evidence-based trauma treatment models while increasing accessibility to compassionate care.
Sara Provence
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024 (Online Only)
I utilize an integrative approach that is individualized for each client and have focused my work on the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and supporting those within my LGBTQIA+ community.
“A real sign of progress is when we no longer punish ourselves for our imperfections” - Young Pueblo. I believe that oftentimes our perceived “imperfections” hold stories of pain endured, and that acknowledging their existence, instead of hiding them away can be the first step towards healing. This, however, can be one of the most challenging things to do, as it requires unlearning sometimes lifetimes of messaging from the world around us. Issues such as depression, anxiety and trauma can cause us to feel off, disjointed and as though we need to “fix” the parts of us we perceive as imperfect.
I utilize an integrative approach that is individualized for each client and have focused my work on the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and supporting those within my LGBTQIA+ community.
“A real sign of progress is when we no longer punish ourselves for our imperfections” - Young Pueblo. I believe that oftentimes our perceived “imperfections” hold stories of pain endured, and that acknowledging their existence, instead of hiding them away can be the first step towards healing. This, however, can be one of the most challenging things to do, as it requires unlearning sometimes lifetimes of messaging from the world around us. Issues such as depression, anxiety and trauma can cause us to feel off, disjointed and as though we need to “fix” the parts of us we perceive as imperfect.
Haven for Change
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024
I help clients with life transitions, disorders such as depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, parenting and relationship issues.
How's it going lately? Maybe not so well. I can imagine you're feeling a bit overwhelmed and you're trying to decide where to begin and how this all works. I would like to invite you to a safe haven for self-discovery and the opportunity to address the issues that have you seeking support. I provide a warm, welcoming and supportive environment for clients. I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals and families. Together we'll address the issues that brought you here, learn coping skills, identify and utilize resources to help you better manage the situation and reach your therapeutic goals.
I help clients with life transitions, disorders such as depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, parenting and relationship issues.
How's it going lately? Maybe not so well. I can imagine you're feeling a bit overwhelmed and you're trying to decide where to begin and how this all works. I would like to invite you to a safe haven for self-discovery and the opportunity to address the issues that have you seeking support. I provide a warm, welcoming and supportive environment for clients. I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals and families. Together we'll address the issues that brought you here, learn coping skills, identify and utilize resources to help you better manage the situation and reach your therapeutic goals.
Thank you for visiting my Psychology Today profile. I am a licensed clinical psychologist serving the greater San Diego area. I work primarily with those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, grief/loss, and life transitions. I employ an eclectic therapeutic approach drawing upon a number of different healing modalities and traditions to fit your unique circumstances. I provide a safe, warm, supportive, and collaborative environment to help you achieve your goals.
Thank you for visiting my Psychology Today profile. I am a licensed clinical psychologist serving the greater San Diego area. I work primarily with those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, grief/loss, and life transitions. I employ an eclectic therapeutic approach drawing upon a number of different healing modalities and traditions to fit your unique circumstances. I provide a safe, warm, supportive, and collaborative environment to help you achieve your goals.
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As a psychotherapist, I use a holistic approach that blends clinical research with Eastern wisdom. I have trained extensively for a decade with renowned Psychiatrist, Dr. Jeffery M. Schwartz in his Four Step Method, which combines Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with the Buddhist principle of Mindfulness. Although, the Four Steps was originally created to treat OCD, my recent collaboration in the advancement of the Four Steps has shown that it is also successful for various circumstances including anxiety, depression, phobias, addiction, and eating disorders. My work is highlighted in Dr. Jeffrey M. Schwartz's new book, "You Are Not Your Brain".
As a psychotherapist, I use a holistic approach that blends clinical research with Eastern wisdom. I have trained extensively for a decade with renowned Psychiatrist, Dr. Jeffery M. Schwartz in his Four Step Method, which combines Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with the Buddhist principle of Mindfulness. Although, the Four Steps was originally created to treat OCD, my recent collaboration in the advancement of the Four Steps has shown that it is also successful for various circumstances including anxiety, depression, phobias, addiction, and eating disorders. My work is highlighted in Dr. Jeffrey M. Schwartz's new book, "You Are Not Your Brain".
My therapeutic approach is non-judgmental, empathetic, understanding, compassionate, and accepting. I provide therapy that does not shame you, but inspires you to grow into the person you want to become. I specialize in providing therapy for people who want to improve their quality of life, decrease distress, enhance relationships, resolve family conflict, better cope with life, and break free from unhealthy patterns. I've worked with clients who struggle with: depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship problems, & unresolved conflict from childhood. I also provide affirmative therapy for the LGBTQIA+ community.
My therapeutic approach is non-judgmental, empathetic, understanding, compassionate, and accepting. I provide therapy that does not shame you, but inspires you to grow into the person you want to become. I specialize in providing therapy for people who want to improve their quality of life, decrease distress, enhance relationships, resolve family conflict, better cope with life, and break free from unhealthy patterns. I've worked with clients who struggle with: depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship problems, & unresolved conflict from childhood. I also provide affirmative therapy for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Dr. Kelly Swain earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. She has a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University. She has more than 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics and families. Dr. Swain utilizes a cognitive-behavioral approach in her treatment. She has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, private practice, outpatient clinics and crisis house facilities. Dr. Swain's experience has focused on fertility, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and grief and loss.
Dr. Kelly Swain earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. She has a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University. She has more than 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics and families. Dr. Swain utilizes a cognitive-behavioral approach in her treatment. She has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, private practice, outpatient clinics and crisis house facilities. Dr. Swain's experience has focused on fertility, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and grief and loss.
Most of us have struggled at some point with some form of stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and various relationships. Obtaining clarity and relief is often achievable much sooner than realized by understanding your current attitudes, beliefs, and experiences utilizing traditional talk therapy along with mindfulness skills. Learning how to obtain a calmer energy more quickly and effectively when stress arises is foundational for our improved moods and relationships.
Most of us have struggled at some point with some form of stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and various relationships. Obtaining clarity and relief is often achievable much sooner than realized by understanding your current attitudes, beliefs, and experiences utilizing traditional talk therapy along with mindfulness skills. Learning how to obtain a calmer energy more quickly and effectively when stress arises is foundational for our improved moods and relationships.
Victoria's areas of expertise include grief and loss, trauma, substance abuse, depression, and anxiety.
Dr. Steese is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She obtained her license in 2013 when she completed her goal of becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist after a mid-life career change. She has worked in a variety of settings including hospice, a social skills training program for children with autism, and sober transitional living environments for homeless veterans. She has conducted equine assisted therapy with veterans by using rescued horses. She also assisted in research at UCSD where individuals with schizophrenia or dementia were enrolled in clinical research trials.
Victoria's areas of expertise include grief and loss, trauma, substance abuse, depression, and anxiety.
Dr. Steese is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She obtained her license in 2013 when she completed her goal of becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist after a mid-life career change. She has worked in a variety of settings including hospice, a social skills training program for children with autism, and sober transitional living environments for homeless veterans. She has conducted equine assisted therapy with veterans by using rescued horses. She also assisted in research at UCSD where individuals with schizophrenia or dementia were enrolled in clinical research trials.
Mira Masukawa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024 (Online Only)
ARE YOU HAVING ANXIETY?...... Are you feeling stuck? .......Is your thinking cloudy and are you having problems concentrating on daily tasks?...........You don't feel the same and you don't know what you want. I have heard from many clients who are grieving the loss of a job, a divorce, or the loss of a loved one, that they don’t know who they are anymore. I am an experienced grief therapist and can help with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, family conflicts and loss. I got you.
ARE YOU HAVING ANXIETY?...... Are you feeling stuck? .......Is your thinking cloudy and are you having problems concentrating on daily tasks?...........You don't feel the same and you don't know what you want. I have heard from many clients who are grieving the loss of a job, a divorce, or the loss of a loved one, that they don’t know who they are anymore. I am an experienced grief therapist and can help with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, family conflicts and loss. I got you.
Davida M Shreiber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024 (Online Only)
I help clients who are navigating the various stages of life that can trigger depression or anxiety - including fertility, postpartum, the empty nest, aging, and challenges specific to the "sandwich generation." I work with parents in all phases of child-rearing and, in particular, those raising a child with ADHD. In addition, I work with adolescents and young adults to help them reach their potential and overcome emotional conflicts, stresses, and challenges. Finally, with strong experience in hospital and home health care, I am uniquely qualified to support those coping with illness and medical crises as well as grief and loss.
I help clients who are navigating the various stages of life that can trigger depression or anxiety - including fertility, postpartum, the empty nest, aging, and challenges specific to the "sandwich generation." I work with parents in all phases of child-rearing and, in particular, those raising a child with ADHD. In addition, I work with adolescents and young adults to help them reach their potential and overcome emotional conflicts, stresses, and challenges. Finally, with strong experience in hospital and home health care, I am uniquely qualified to support those coping with illness and medical crises as well as grief and loss.
Lauren Walker Choe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024 (Online Only)
Are you adjusting to pregnancy or life with a new baby and looking for support? Are you concerned about your upcoming postpartum experience and hoping to prevent anxiety or depression? As a licensed marriage and family therapist with advanced certification in perinatal mental health, I support individuals and couples encountering anxiety, depression, identity transformation and relationship changes that can occur with pregnancy and new parenthood. I also work with adults experiencing relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and life transitions including career changes.
Are you adjusting to pregnancy or life with a new baby and looking for support? Are you concerned about your upcoming postpartum experience and hoping to prevent anxiety or depression? As a licensed marriage and family therapist with advanced certification in perinatal mental health, I support individuals and couples encountering anxiety, depression, identity transformation and relationship changes that can occur with pregnancy and new parenthood. I also work with adults experiencing relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and life transitions including career changes.
While working in California, Tennessee, England, and Germany, I have worked with addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, multicultural, military families, teenagers, and adults.
My services include regular talk therapy, EMDR, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy where I provide prep and integration sessions along with the experiential ketamine sessions. Typical issues that I work with are anxiety, depression, addiction, life transitions, & relational issues. The goals tend to be how to find deeper connection with self & others, how to relate to yourself better, how to better cope with anxiety, how to navigate a life transition, among other goals. Clients want a better understanding of themselves & to improve their habits and well-being. I provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space for us to dive deep.
While working in California, Tennessee, England, and Germany, I have worked with addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, multicultural, military families, teenagers, and adults.
My services include regular talk therapy, EMDR, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy where I provide prep and integration sessions along with the experiential ketamine sessions. Typical issues that I work with are anxiety, depression, addiction, life transitions, & relational issues. The goals tend to be how to find deeper connection with self & others, how to relate to yourself better, how to better cope with anxiety, how to navigate a life transition, among other goals. Clients want a better understanding of themselves & to improve their habits and well-being. I provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space for us to dive deep.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.