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Robyn Shapiro, LMFT, RN
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RN
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92130 (Online Only)
Does anxiety affect your ability to concentrate? Do you struggle with negative self-talk, self-criticism, regret for what you should or shouldn’t have done? Do you frequently compare yourself to others, & come up short? The stress of day-to-day life can become overwhelming & lead us to feel anxious & disconnected from ourselves, & our most essential relationships. We become exhausted, trying to manage work, family, friendships; only to find that we’ve neglected ourselves and our own needs. Let's work together to heal your past unresolved trauma, old wounds, gain clarity, achieve a sense of calm, & the confidence for you to thrive.
Does anxiety affect your ability to concentrate? Do you struggle with negative self-talk, self-criticism, regret for what you should or shouldn’t have done? Do you frequently compare yourself to others, & come up short? The stress of day-to-day life can become overwhelming & lead us to feel anxious & disconnected from ourselves, & our most essential relationships. We become exhausted, trying to manage work, family, friendships; only to find that we’ve neglected ourselves and our own needs. Let's work together to heal your past unresolved trauma, old wounds, gain clarity, achieve a sense of calm, & the confidence for you to thrive.
Nice to meet you. I'm Michael Bean, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License MFC40911 My wife and I have raised 4 awesome kids (awesome adults now) & have learned to love each other & to love life despite a lot of challenges. My passion is helping people figure out how to live happily too. My clients are mostly older adolescents and adults who are struggling with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and difficult and complicated relationships.
Nice to meet you. I'm Michael Bean, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License MFC40911 My wife and I have raised 4 awesome kids (awesome adults now) & have learned to love each other & to love life despite a lot of challenges. My passion is helping people figure out how to live happily too. My clients are mostly older adolescents and adults who are struggling with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and difficult and complicated relationships.
Georgina M. Nunez-Larraz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCHT, MSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92182 (Online Only)
Do you secretly feel like you are Not Good Enough? Were you traumatized as a child or did not get enough attention or love and often feel anxious or depressed? Were you teased at school or went through a toxic relation? I understand your pain because I am a survivor who overcame these lingering toxic emotions and thoughts. I can help you also to live a better life without all these stressful emotions and a clear head. The earlier you start healing, the better because Trauma effects relationships, self-esteem, emotions and health to name a few. My name is Georgina. I am a certified trauma and Complex PTSD therapist I can help you
Do you secretly feel like you are Not Good Enough? Were you traumatized as a child or did not get enough attention or love and often feel anxious or depressed? Were you teased at school or went through a toxic relation? I understand your pain because I am a survivor who overcame these lingering toxic emotions and thoughts. I can help you also to live a better life without all these stressful emotions and a clear head. The earlier you start healing, the better because Trauma effects relationships, self-esteem, emotions and health to name a few. My name is Georgina. I am a certified trauma and Complex PTSD therapist I can help you
My name is Nenia De Leon-Figueroa, I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been practicing for over 10 years. I have a person-centered approach with a focus on anxiety, depression, and trauma. My specialty is exploring the effects of intergenerational trauma and societal and cultural norms on mental health and finding healing throughout. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as Solution Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I help people explore intergenerational trauma and use inner child work as well.
My name is Nenia De Leon-Figueroa, I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been practicing for over 10 years. I have a person-centered approach with a focus on anxiety, depression, and trauma. My specialty is exploring the effects of intergenerational trauma and societal and cultural norms on mental health and finding healing throughout. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as Solution Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I help people explore intergenerational trauma and use inner child work as well.
Anna Senger
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I'm here to help you work through anything that's on your mind and will help you explore new perspectives you may not have considered. I have experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, eating patterns/disorders, life transitions, and career concerns. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming and culturally inclusive provider. I am also a trained couples therapist who enjoys working with a diverse range of relationships.
I'm here to help you work through anything that's on your mind and will help you explore new perspectives you may not have considered. I have experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, eating patterns/disorders, life transitions, and career concerns. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming and culturally inclusive provider. I am also a trained couples therapist who enjoys working with a diverse range of relationships.
Hi there, I'm Clare. I am a licensed psychologist who is passionate about helping clients overcome the daily struggles we all deal with in life, that are often related to ongoing issues. My goal is to assist with your personal growth and healing and to learn better techniques for coping. I am also a licensed physical therapist, so I believe in a holistic approach that incorporates mind and body. I typically work with adjustment disorders but also eating disorders, anxiety and depression, OCD, trauma, relationship issues/couples, childhood abuse, addiction of all kinds, and ADHD/ADD.
Hi there, I'm Clare. I am a licensed psychologist who is passionate about helping clients overcome the daily struggles we all deal with in life, that are often related to ongoing issues. My goal is to assist with your personal growth and healing and to learn better techniques for coping. I am also a licensed physical therapist, so I believe in a holistic approach that incorporates mind and body. I typically work with adjustment disorders but also eating disorders, anxiety and depression, OCD, trauma, relationship issues/couples, childhood abuse, addiction of all kinds, and ADHD/ADD.
Dr. Kristen Montiel
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91910 (Online Only)
Accepting NEW clients in FL & CA. Hi, I'm Dr. Kristen Montiel. Are you feeling stuck in the same cycle? Do you keep trying to find solutions but they don't seem to work? Do you crave change and a happier, healthier version of yourself? With over 15 years of experience, my focus is helping individuals and couples understand themselves and use their own strengths to discover healing, even in the most difficult circumstances. I provide a non-judgmental space where clients can feel comfortable to work through challenges, hurt and disconnect, while developing new perspectives, learning new skills, and creating sustainable change.
Accepting NEW clients in FL & CA. Hi, I'm Dr. Kristen Montiel. Are you feeling stuck in the same cycle? Do you keep trying to find solutions but they don't seem to work? Do you crave change and a happier, healthier version of yourself? With over 15 years of experience, my focus is helping individuals and couples understand themselves and use their own strengths to discover healing, even in the most difficult circumstances. I provide a non-judgmental space where clients can feel comfortable to work through challenges, hurt and disconnect, while developing new perspectives, learning new skills, and creating sustainable change.
The Mindful Lemon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92177 (Online Only)
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Tim Rogers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92182 (Online Only)
Our first understanding of ourselves comes from the first people we know. From there, the other relationships we participate in tend to reflect those aspects of ourselves previously learned. I specialize in successfully treating the presenting symptoms of childhood trauma. Including and often self-limiting: substance abuse, social and intrapersonal anxieties, clinical, situational and abandonment depression, and the often self-sabotaging and socially unacceptable yet still ubiquitous unresolved rage.
Our first understanding of ourselves comes from the first people we know. From there, the other relationships we participate in tend to reflect those aspects of ourselves previously learned. I specialize in successfully treating the presenting symptoms of childhood trauma. Including and often self-limiting: substance abuse, social and intrapersonal anxieties, clinical, situational and abandonment depression, and the often self-sabotaging and socially unacceptable yet still ubiquitous unresolved rage.
Hello, my name is Dr. Michael Bjornson. Most of my clients simply refer to me as Dr. "B". I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 26 years, with active licenses in California, Utah, and Wyoming. I am honored that you are considering me to help you in whatever life challenges have led you to seek help. Whether this may be your first-time seeking help or not, I recognize starting therapy is a big decision requiring courage and trust in another human being, to be there for you in a professional, caring capacity, to facilitate and guide you through important and difficult concerns.
Hello, my name is Dr. Michael Bjornson. Most of my clients simply refer to me as Dr. "B". I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 26 years, with active licenses in California, Utah, and Wyoming. I am honored that you are considering me to help you in whatever life challenges have led you to seek help. Whether this may be your first-time seeking help or not, I recognize starting therapy is a big decision requiring courage and trust in another human being, to be there for you in a professional, caring capacity, to facilitate and guide you through important and difficult concerns.
My name is Rachel Douglas. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I approach therapy in a way that focuses on building a safe space for you to be acknowledged, heard, understood and validated appropriately. My areas of practice are working with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. I enjoy working with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. I am comfortable working with all types of disorders and mental health issues.
My name is Rachel Douglas. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I approach therapy in a way that focuses on building a safe space for you to be acknowledged, heard, understood and validated appropriately. My areas of practice are working with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. I enjoy working with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. I am comfortable working with all types of disorders and mental health issues.
I'm licensed in New York, California, and Florida and have over the 30 years of experience in the field of social work and mental health. My private practice is based on three principles which are building rapport, trust, and chemistry. Together we identify cognitive distortions and maladaptive behaviors and employ behavioral strategies to achieve the goal of greater peace of mind. I have a solution based approach to help you feel better and make progress in your personal journey. We will work on building a trusting environment and a safe place where you can share your story. I look forward to working with you to improve your life.
I'm licensed in New York, California, and Florida and have over the 30 years of experience in the field of social work and mental health. My private practice is based on three principles which are building rapport, trust, and chemistry. Together we identify cognitive distortions and maladaptive behaviors and employ behavioral strategies to achieve the goal of greater peace of mind. I have a solution based approach to help you feel better and make progress in your personal journey. We will work on building a trusting environment and a safe place where you can share your story. I look forward to working with you to improve your life.
My counseling approach is based on resilience, and I strive to help people identify their own personal power. I believe that we have everything we need inside of us to rise above personal challenges and to reach our goals. I build authentic and honest relationships with my clients by creating a space that offers candor, humor, and a normalizing approach to challenges. My approach is eclectic, and I will work with you to support and understand your unique needs in a direct yet empathetic way.
My counseling approach is based on resilience, and I strive to help people identify their own personal power. I believe that we have everything we need inside of us to rise above personal challenges and to reach our goals. I build authentic and honest relationships with my clients by creating a space that offers candor, humor, and a normalizing approach to challenges. My approach is eclectic, and I will work with you to support and understand your unique needs in a direct yet empathetic way.
Kimm Hurley is an accomplished Social Worker who has led a multimillion dollar behavioral health programs as well as provided therapeutic services to individuals, groups, and children. Kimm taught at The University of Wisconsin Madison in the graduate Social Work department. She designed courses and lead the curriculum team for classes related to children and Youth. she worked for CPS for ten years in several different positions. She has been in private practice and currently owns a company named Baby Let's Talk. This company provides Mental Health and Leadership consultation to large and small companies and individuals.
Kimm Hurley is an accomplished Social Worker who has led a multimillion dollar behavioral health programs as well as provided therapeutic services to individuals, groups, and children. Kimm taught at The University of Wisconsin Madison in the graduate Social Work department. She designed courses and lead the curriculum team for classes related to children and Youth. she worked for CPS for ten years in several different positions. She has been in private practice and currently owns a company named Baby Let's Talk. This company provides Mental Health and Leadership consultation to large and small companies and individuals.
Olivia Rosillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bonita, CA 91902 (Online Only)
Ansiedad, depresion, vacio interno; son respuestas emocionales al desapego familar. Familias multicuturales en proceso de adaptacion, se ven expuestas a estas emociones y a las conductas sintomáticas que les corresponden. Apoyo a mis clientes en la búsqueda de sus fuerzas internas hacia la salud y la felicidad. Anxiety, depression, internal emptiness, are emotional responses to family detachment. Multicultural families in the process of assimilating to mainestream culture, are exposed to these emotions and consequently to their symptoms. My therapeutic strategy involves supporting clients as they find their own sources of strength
Ansiedad, depresion, vacio interno; son respuestas emocionales al desapego familar. Familias multicuturales en proceso de adaptacion, se ven expuestas a estas emociones y a las conductas sintomáticas que les corresponden. Apoyo a mis clientes en la búsqueda de sus fuerzas internas hacia la salud y la felicidad. Anxiety, depression, internal emptiness, are emotional responses to family detachment. Multicultural families in the process of assimilating to mainestream culture, are exposed to these emotions and consequently to their symptoms. My therapeutic strategy involves supporting clients as they find their own sources of strength
Kerri Gavin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92102 (Online Only)
Hi there, I'm Kerri! I have been working in the mental health field for over 30 years. I specialize in working with those with intellectual disabilities. I am compassionate, understanding, and able to meet them where they are. I like to work with the elderly with mental health challenges and those who need someone compassionate, interested in them, and able to make valuable suggestions. I work to provide coping skills, stress relief, trauma work, and medication referrals if needed. I use the Recovery Model, solution-focused, trauma-focused, and person-centered modalities.
Hi there, I'm Kerri! I have been working in the mental health field for over 30 years. I specialize in working with those with intellectual disabilities. I am compassionate, understanding, and able to meet them where they are. I like to work with the elderly with mental health challenges and those who need someone compassionate, interested in them, and able to make valuable suggestions. I work to provide coping skills, stress relief, trauma work, and medication referrals if needed. I use the Recovery Model, solution-focused, trauma-focused, and person-centered modalities.
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.
Miranda Millican, Couples Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92102
Welcome! I work with communication issues, trust issues, infidelity, intimacy issues, LGBTQIA+ couples and couples practicing ENM/polyamory. I also work with couples practicing kink/BDSM. I am a queer and neurodivergent therapist, and I have specialized experience working with ADHD and autism in the context of relationships and mixed-neurotype couples. I love to see my couples walking out of my office holding hands, looking at each other with more gratitude, with a new hope for the future. I have a trauma informed approach that helps my couples understand the origins of their thoughts and behavior within the relationship.
Welcome! I work with communication issues, trust issues, infidelity, intimacy issues, LGBTQIA+ couples and couples practicing ENM/polyamory. I also work with couples practicing kink/BDSM. I am a queer and neurodivergent therapist, and I have specialized experience working with ADHD and autism in the context of relationships and mixed-neurotype couples. I love to see my couples walking out of my office holding hands, looking at each other with more gratitude, with a new hope for the future. I have a trauma informed approach that helps my couples understand the origins of their thoughts and behavior within the relationship.
Ida Greene
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, RN, DD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92102 (Online Only)
I am an Intuitive Life Coach; women seek me out who want to grow their Self Love, improve their self-esteem, self-worth, their relationships, own their power, and stand in their greatness. Women who know they deserve more, are under performing, who see a larger version of themselves and want to be paid what they are worth. I help you call forth your inner guidance and help you use your intuition to have more fulfillment, joy and happiness in life.
I am an Intuitive Life Coach; women seek me out who want to grow their Self Love, improve their self-esteem, self-worth, their relationships, own their power, and stand in their greatness. Women who know they deserve more, are under performing, who see a larger version of themselves and want to be paid what they are worth. I help you call forth your inner guidance and help you use your intuition to have more fulfillment, joy and happiness in life.
I see you—an accomplished, success-driven woman who has worked so hard to get where you are. But when it comes to relationships, things haven’t quite clicked. Maybe you’re tired of unfulfilling connections, dealing with past wounds, or unhealthy relationship patterns. You deserve a partner who truly understands your ambition and supports your emotional needs. At Tranquil Therapy and Couples Counseling, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll heal past hurts, build self-love, and emotional wellness. Let’s work to attract the deep, fulfilling relationship that aligns with your success. You’ve come so far—now it's time to thrive in love too!
I see you—an accomplished, success-driven woman who has worked so hard to get where you are. But when it comes to relationships, things haven’t quite clicked. Maybe you’re tired of unfulfilling connections, dealing with past wounds, or unhealthy relationship patterns. You deserve a partner who truly understands your ambition and supports your emotional needs. At Tranquil Therapy and Couples Counseling, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll heal past hurts, build self-love, and emotional wellness. Let’s work to attract the deep, fulfilling relationship that aligns with your success. You’ve come so far—now it's time to thrive in love too!
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Culturally Sensitive Therapists
How does culturally sensitive therapy work?
A culturally sensitive therapist will tailor their approach to therapy based on the individual client’s background. This may include changing their style of interaction (asking open-ended questions vs. being the “expert” voice), their affect (seeming warm or “neutral”), how much personal information they disclose about themselves, and more. It’s also important for a culturally sensitive therapist to acknowledge larger societal forces that may impact their client due to the client’s background.
How effective is culturally sensitive therapy?
Some professionals have expressed concern about highlighting cultural differences in therapy, suggesting that it might promote stereotypes and harm the therapeutic bond; however, many experts agree that cultural sensitivity tends to strengthen the connection between therapist and client and help clients feel heard and understood. A culturally sensitive approach to therapy can be especially helpful for those not in the cultural majority, especially when combined with proven therapies like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
What are the limitations of a culturally sensitive approach to therapy?
While being culturally sensitive is generally a valuable skill to have, a therapist cannot treat every client from a similar background the same way. Each client is an individual with their own values, personal preferences, and life experiences that will need to be explored during therapy. In addition, it’s rare for a therapist and client to have identical backgrounds, so there may be some cross-cultural differences to navigate during therapy, but a culturally sensitive therapist can do so with empathy and respect.
Can culturally sensitive therapy be done online?
Yes, online therapy using a culturally sensitive approach can be beneficial. Therapy can sometimes be difficult to access for clients from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic standing. The array of mental health support available through the internet makes it possible for clients to find a good therapist match regardless of where they live.