Therapists in Encinitas, CA
I focus on building a unique relationship with each client to help them with whatever they are dealing with (which could be pain, trauma, life changes, or even just taking a life inventory). I am most trained in the Psychodynamic theory but I also use an approach that includes multiple theoretical perspectives to help clients build a framework of understanding of their inner world and their relationships. Ultimately I am here to walk along side you through whatever your current journey is while working towards healing and wholeness in life.
I focus on building a unique relationship with each client to help them with whatever they are dealing with (which could be pain, trauma, life changes, or even just taking a life inventory). I am most trained in the Psychodynamic theory but I also use an approach that includes multiple theoretical perspectives to help clients build a framework of understanding of their inner world and their relationships. Ultimately I am here to walk along side you through whatever your current journey is while working towards healing and wholeness in life.
Hi, I'm glad you're here! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with eating disorders, anxiety, perfectionism, and life transitions. It is important to cultivate a space that feels safe and supportive to help meet your needs and goals. I value genuine connection and would love to partner alongside you to help foster your life worth living.
Hi, I'm glad you're here! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with eating disorders, anxiety, perfectionism, and life transitions. It is important to cultivate a space that feels safe and supportive to help meet your needs and goals. I value genuine connection and would love to partner alongside you to help foster your life worth living.
Sarah Sharpe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to trust yourself? Are you wanting a deeper spiritual connection, or think you might be going through a spiritual awakening and feel overwhelmed and confused? Maybe you’re facing high sensitivity, people pleasing, anxiety, or perfectionism. These are things I understand on a deep, personal level, and I have a special place in my heart for those facing these challenges. My specialty is combining evidence based practices with spirituality, in order to guide you back to wholeness.
Are you struggling to trust yourself? Are you wanting a deeper spiritual connection, or think you might be going through a spiritual awakening and feel overwhelmed and confused? Maybe you’re facing high sensitivity, people pleasing, anxiety, or perfectionism. These are things I understand on a deep, personal level, and I have a special place in my heart for those facing these challenges. My specialty is combining evidence based practices with spirituality, in order to guide you back to wholeness.
Trauma, grief/loss, divorce, abandonment, birth, parenting, career or life changes and stress can feel overwhelming. Clients are supported in the body/mind to regulate the nervous system to create greater ease and flow through life changes. The relationship to self, other and the Earth deepens through this process. Greater self-awareness, empowerment, embodied living, wellness, improving relationships, creating support, greater creativity, finding safety in the body, energy awareness, releasing trauma, nurturing and nourishing the self, lifting depression, holistic healing, and reducing stress and anxiety are often goals of clients
Trauma, grief/loss, divorce, abandonment, birth, parenting, career or life changes and stress can feel overwhelming. Clients are supported in the body/mind to regulate the nervous system to create greater ease and flow through life changes. The relationship to self, other and the Earth deepens through this process. Greater self-awareness, empowerment, embodied living, wellness, improving relationships, creating support, greater creativity, finding safety in the body, energy awareness, releasing trauma, nurturing and nourishing the self, lifting depression, holistic healing, and reducing stress and anxiety are often goals of clients
When your life isn’t what you want it to be – Is less fulfilling and satisfying then it should be –– Might be burdened with sadness or depression -- I offer guidance, support and comfort in a safe healing environment that can help turn your life around. Help you discover how wondrous it is to find the emotional strength and freedom you need to recognize then pursue -- and finally realize your full potential
When your life isn’t what you want it to be – Is less fulfilling and satisfying then it should be –– Might be burdened with sadness or depression -- I offer guidance, support and comfort in a safe healing environment that can help turn your life around. Help you discover how wondrous it is to find the emotional strength and freedom you need to recognize then pursue -- and finally realize your full potential
As an Integrative Psychologist, I offer a holistic treatment model that leads to psychological, emotional, and energetic health, utilizing such approaches as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychonutrition.
As an Integrative Psychologist, I offer a holistic treatment model that leads to psychological, emotional, and energetic health, utilizing such approaches as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychonutrition.
Hello! I am a board-certified medical doctor with over a decade of experience and has been part of Stella's provider network since 2020. In 2024, my practice was officially acquired by Stella as a Center of Excellence. I specialize in treating an array mental health conditions, with a special interest in healing the physical and mental problems developed in people who work or live in high-stress jobs and environments. I received my medical degree at Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California. From there, I completed a residency in emergency medicine at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.
Hello! I am a board-certified medical doctor with over a decade of experience and has been part of Stella's provider network since 2020. In 2024, my practice was officially acquired by Stella as a Center of Excellence. I specialize in treating an array mental health conditions, with a special interest in healing the physical and mental problems developed in people who work or live in high-stress jobs and environments. I received my medical degree at Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California. From there, I completed a residency in emergency medicine at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.
Seeking Psychotherapy is a courageous and hopeful act. While each of us comes to therapy for different reasons, we all need acceptance, empathy, and support to examine our lives and make change. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and tailor my approach to the individual needs of my client. I have helped people with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, addiction, parenting, and navigating difficult life transitions, such as divorce and remarriage.
Seeking Psychotherapy is a courageous and hopeful act. While each of us comes to therapy for different reasons, we all need acceptance, empathy, and support to examine our lives and make change. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and tailor my approach to the individual needs of my client. I have helped people with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, addiction, parenting, and navigating difficult life transitions, such as divorce and remarriage.
Pamela H. Polcyn Phd,MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT2743
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024 (Online Only)
Stressed, depressed or overwhelmed? Therapy provides you with the support and skills you need to move forward in life and to find a meaningful way through difficult and painful transitions. Reduce uncomfortable symptoms that interfere with feeling joy, connection and peace. Relate to others happily. Live free of overwhelming stresses. Overcome self sabotaging or addictive behaviors and live a more satisfying life. Begin to identify and discuss your concerns and ways to reduce symptoms. Successfully address the difficult challenges in your life and relationships in a professional, safe, understanding, and productive atmosphere. Pursue personal development and find relief.
Stressed, depressed or overwhelmed? Therapy provides you with the support and skills you need to move forward in life and to find a meaningful way through difficult and painful transitions. Reduce uncomfortable symptoms that interfere with feeling joy, connection and peace. Relate to others happily. Live free of overwhelming stresses. Overcome self sabotaging or addictive behaviors and live a more satisfying life. Begin to identify and discuss your concerns and ways to reduce symptoms. Successfully address the difficult challenges in your life and relationships in a professional, safe, understanding, and productive atmosphere. Pursue personal development and find relief.
I am an integrative psychologist who will support you mind, body, soul and emotions. I have over 30 years of experience and work with individuals, adolescents and young adults, couples and families. I offer transformational hypnotherapy to support you in releasing cellular and muscle memories, communication skills, cognitive reframing and I will support you step by step in living the life you would love to live. I specialize in transitions and releasing trauma both the mind and body patterning so you are free to become your best self.
I am an integrative psychologist who will support you mind, body, soul and emotions. I have over 30 years of experience and work with individuals, adolescents and young adults, couples and families. I offer transformational hypnotherapy to support you in releasing cellular and muscle memories, communication skills, cognitive reframing and I will support you step by step in living the life you would love to live. I specialize in transitions and releasing trauma both the mind and body patterning so you are free to become your best self.
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.
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Chantal works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Chantal believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.
Chantal works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Chantal believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.
Pathways to Wholeness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024
Waitlist for new clients
Do you want to live a more problem free, meaningful and less stressed life? No matter what your present circumstances I believe each person has the ability to overcome their problematic situations and live a full and joy filled life. Most of us come to a point in our lives where we face a crisis or are at a crossroads. Present circumstances and problems may be impeding your ability to function effectively or life may just feel dull and meaningless.You could be experiencing thoughts and symptoms which make you feel fearful.
Do you want to live a more problem free, meaningful and less stressed life? No matter what your present circumstances I believe each person has the ability to overcome their problematic situations and live a full and joy filled life. Most of us come to a point in our lives where we face a crisis or are at a crossroads. Present circumstances and problems may be impeding your ability to function effectively or life may just feel dull and meaningless.You could be experiencing thoughts and symptoms which make you feel fearful.
Presently, my main focus has been the placement of adolescents and young adults who have fallen behind in school and have displayed behavioral problems at home and in school.
Presently, my main focus has been the placement of adolescents and young adults who have fallen behind in school and have displayed behavioral problems at home and in school.
Dr. Emily Wu is a clinical psychologist, who has been practicing since 2008. She graduated from Alliant International University with a Psy. D. in Clinical Psychology, and later obtained Geriatric Training Certificate. She spent many years working with Geriatric population with evidence-based programs and successfully helping many homebound individuals becoming more self-sufficient. Dr. Wu believes in Eclectic Approach.
Dr. Emily Wu is a clinical psychologist, who has been practicing since 2008. She graduated from Alliant International University with a Psy. D. in Clinical Psychology, and later obtained Geriatric Training Certificate. She spent many years working with Geriatric population with evidence-based programs and successfully helping many homebound individuals becoming more self-sufficient. Dr. Wu believes in Eclectic Approach.
Hypnotherapy and psychotherapy. Inner child healing and core belief transformation. I specialize in identifying and transforming the subconscious self-defeating core beliefs that cause relationship/personal conflict, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction, and general unhappiness for individuals and couples. Intuitive, compassionate, experienced. I focus on the root of the problem, not the just symptoms. Holistic focus on emotional and spiritual health and healing. Most sessions are two hours. One hour sessions are too short to make real progress. Over 40 years private practice.
Hypnotherapy and psychotherapy. Inner child healing and core belief transformation. I specialize in identifying and transforming the subconscious self-defeating core beliefs that cause relationship/personal conflict, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction, and general unhappiness for individuals and couples. Intuitive, compassionate, experienced. I focus on the root of the problem, not the just symptoms. Holistic focus on emotional and spiritual health and healing. Most sessions are two hours. One hour sessions are too short to make real progress. Over 40 years private practice.
Teri Smallwood
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, APCC
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
Not accepting new clients
My journey as a counselor began with an avid curiosity about understanding people and grew into a sincere desire to heal. I am a behaviorist by nature, but I have learned through experience that it is only one aspect of healing. After raising my family learning to understand the impact of unresolved behavioral and mental health issues, I decided to pursue a master’s in mental health counseling. Desiring the best for clients, I endeavor to learn which approaches can achieve the best results.
My journey as a counselor began with an avid curiosity about understanding people and grew into a sincere desire to heal. I am a behaviorist by nature, but I have learned through experience that it is only one aspect of healing. After raising my family learning to understand the impact of unresolved behavioral and mental health issues, I decided to pursue a master’s in mental health counseling. Desiring the best for clients, I endeavor to learn which approaches can achieve the best results.
Are you feeling stuck? Are you having a hard time identifying and expressing your emotions? Does this leave you feeling alone, isolated and possibly hopeless? Are you looking for love, acceptance and connection but need support to get started?
Are you feeling stuck? Are you having a hard time identifying and expressing your emotions? Does this leave you feeling alone, isolated and possibly hopeless? Are you looking for love, acceptance and connection but need support to get started?
Kerry Cannon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024 (Online Only)
Thank you for reaching out, I'm Kerry Cannon, a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) where I assess and treat individuals ("clients") residing in California. I practice with a nonjudgmental, anti-racist, body-positive, and lifestyle-affirming stance. Previously, I provided outpatient case management support, intensive care coordination for foster youth, and case consults with hospital palliative care teams.
Thank you for reaching out, I'm Kerry Cannon, a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) where I assess and treat individuals ("clients") residing in California. I practice with a nonjudgmental, anti-racist, body-positive, and lifestyle-affirming stance. Previously, I provided outpatient case management support, intensive care coordination for foster youth, and case consults with hospital palliative care teams.
Sarah Greenstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024
Daily challenges, painful experiences or emotions, and uncertainty are all common, shared experiences of being human. These moments along with simply feeling lost, alone, stuck, sad or anxious offer opportunities for healing and growth! Starting therapy is a positive step towards accessing inner resilience and bringing voice to your authentic self. Through individual, group, and family counseling, I work with kids, "tweens," teens and adults navigating a range of life's stressors including transitions, relationship issues, anxiety/overwhelm, grief/loss, school/work struggles, parenthood, caregiving, and finding purpose.
Daily challenges, painful experiences or emotions, and uncertainty are all common, shared experiences of being human. These moments along with simply feeling lost, alone, stuck, sad or anxious offer opportunities for healing and growth! Starting therapy is a positive step towards accessing inner resilience and bringing voice to your authentic self. Through individual, group, and family counseling, I work with kids, "tweens," teens and adults navigating a range of life's stressors including transitions, relationship issues, anxiety/overwhelm, grief/loss, school/work struggles, parenthood, caregiving, and finding purpose.
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Number of Therapists in Encinitas, CA
500+
Average cost per session
$180
Therapists in Encinitas, CA who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 71% | Self Esteem |
| 66% | Stress |
| 64% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 70% | Aetna |
| 59% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 49% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Encinitas, CA see their clients
| 73% | In Person and Online | |
| 27% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |