Aetna Therapists in La Jolla, CA
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Tracy Keene
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
I have worked in the mental health industry for 20-plus years. I use several therapeutic approaches that allow myself and my clients, to get to the bottom of their challenges and find their best self. My main goal is for the client to see how amazing they are and to not live or see life through a critical, distorted lens. Life can be a challenge, but you are worth the work.
I have worked in the mental health industry for 20-plus years. I use several therapeutic approaches that allow myself and my clients, to get to the bottom of their challenges and find their best self. My main goal is for the client to see how amazing they are and to not live or see life through a critical, distorted lens. Life can be a challenge, but you are worth the work.
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Clinical and Consulting Psychology Group, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037
Dr. Maiken Gale, of the Clinical & Consulting Psychology Group, will help you understand your individual response to life's challenges and will assist you in making crucial, life enhancing changes. Dr. Gale utilizes an eclectic and integrated therapeutic approach tailored to your individual needs and adaptable to your progress in treatment. She will help you solve immediate problems and uncover the reasons you might be experiencing an unwanted pattern in your life. Either through solution-focused, or psychodynamic exploration, Dr. Gale will help you lock onto the important issues and achieve alleviation and insight.
Dr. Maiken Gale, of the Clinical & Consulting Psychology Group, will help you understand your individual response to life's challenges and will assist you in making crucial, life enhancing changes. Dr. Gale utilizes an eclectic and integrated therapeutic approach tailored to your individual needs and adaptable to your progress in treatment. She will help you solve immediate problems and uncover the reasons you might be experiencing an unwanted pattern in your life. Either through solution-focused, or psychodynamic exploration, Dr. Gale will help you lock onto the important issues and achieve alleviation and insight.
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Dr. Daroglou is a licensed psychologist. She has worked in the mental health field for over two decades and has been licensed as a psychologist in California since 2005. She offers psychotherapy for individuals and couples. She has offices in La Jolla and Encinitas for face-to-face appointments and also offers Tele-Health. Visit our website at: https://www.sdpsychology.org/
Dr. Daroglou is a licensed psychologist. She has worked in the mental health field for over two decades and has been licensed as a psychologist in California since 2005. She offers psychotherapy for individuals and couples. She has offices in La Jolla and Encinitas for face-to-face appointments and also offers Tele-Health. Visit our website at: https://www.sdpsychology.org/
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I am a general clinical psychologist and life/relationship coach and see most of my clients in person or telehealth via Zoom or phone. I treat clients who experience anxiety, depression and other life struggles. I’m also a relationship expert and passionate about saving marriages. I specialize in helping busy, hard working couples or individuals improve their lives in an empathic and safe environment. I use my Christian Faith, years of experience and an evidence based approach to helping clients navigate through difficult seasons of life. I provide tools and resources so that they can benefit and experience positive results.
I am a general clinical psychologist and life/relationship coach and see most of my clients in person or telehealth via Zoom or phone. I treat clients who experience anxiety, depression and other life struggles. I’m also a relationship expert and passionate about saving marriages. I specialize in helping busy, hard working couples or individuals improve their lives in an empathic and safe environment. I use my Christian Faith, years of experience and an evidence based approach to helping clients navigate through difficult seasons of life. I provide tools and resources so that they can benefit and experience positive results.
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Brittany Nicole James-Vilavanh
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037
Hi, I'm Brittany, I'm an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist serving California, and the San Diego area.Choosing to start therapy can feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate for many. This is why I strive to ensure that this transition is as smooth as possible and that you feel safe, comfortable, and confident working with me. I am a great fit for those who are motivated to change, grow, and heal. I enjoy treating trauma, anxiety, couples issues, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, and attatchment issues. I am supportive, compassionate and collaborate, and I utilize evidence based techniques to help facilitate healing and growth.
Hi, I'm Brittany, I'm an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist serving California, and the San Diego area.Choosing to start therapy can feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate for many. This is why I strive to ensure that this transition is as smooth as possible and that you feel safe, comfortable, and confident working with me. I am a great fit for those who are motivated to change, grow, and heal. I enjoy treating trauma, anxiety, couples issues, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, and attatchment issues. I am supportive, compassionate and collaborate, and I utilize evidence based techniques to help facilitate healing and growth.
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Dr. Nicole Karst is a clinical forensic psychologist, nurse, and veteran. She has extensive health and mental health treatment experience at all levels of care ranging from hospitalization to outpatient psychotherapy. She specializes in the treatment of trauma, mood instability, obsessive thoughts, relationship problems, stress management, and mind-body wellness.
Dr. Nicole Karst is a clinical forensic psychologist, nurse, and veteran. She has extensive health and mental health treatment experience at all levels of care ranging from hospitalization to outpatient psychotherapy. She specializes in the treatment of trauma, mood instability, obsessive thoughts, relationship problems, stress management, and mind-body wellness.
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Hi. I’m Dr. Kimberly. My philosophy of life is Live, Love, and Yoga. I am a licensed professional counselor, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and an International Certified Yoga Therapist. I obtained my Ph.D. in Health Psychology from Walden University, where I studied somatic issues.
Hi. I’m Dr. Kimberly. My philosophy of life is Live, Love, and Yoga. I am a licensed professional counselor, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and an International Certified Yoga Therapist. I obtained my Ph.D. in Health Psychology from Walden University, where I studied somatic issues.
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Are you having a difficult time? I will help you. I will listen to your concerns and come to understand your core issues and what will be useful in helping you resolve your distress. The goal is to help you improve your self-esteem, reduce your anxiety, build confidence, resolve conflicts, reduce your symptoms and improve your relationships. I provide a compassionate, integrated and collaborative approach that makes working together a positive experience.
Are you having a difficult time? I will help you. I will listen to your concerns and come to understand your core issues and what will be useful in helping you resolve your distress. The goal is to help you improve your self-esteem, reduce your anxiety, build confidence, resolve conflicts, reduce your symptoms and improve your relationships. I provide a compassionate, integrated and collaborative approach that makes working together a positive experience.
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My treatment is tailored to meet each individual's needs to manage the challenges raised by life’s circumstances. I provide a safe environment for clients to tell their story, discover their internal dialogue, and "unstuck" themselves from what is preventing them to live an authentic life. I utilize humor and bring a positive energy to support my clients in their therapeutic process. I work with individuals using an integrative, strength-based, culturally aware approach.
My treatment is tailored to meet each individual's needs to manage the challenges raised by life’s circumstances. I provide a safe environment for clients to tell their story, discover their internal dialogue, and "unstuck" themselves from what is preventing them to live an authentic life. I utilize humor and bring a positive energy to support my clients in their therapeutic process. I work with individuals using an integrative, strength-based, culturally aware approach.
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Isabel Cazarez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
I work with people who have or are experiencing depression, anxiety, substance abuse, generational trauma, traumatic experiences, domestic violence, and relationship issues among many other challenges. I have over 10 years of experience in the human services field assisting people to overcome adversities and empowering people to live a life worth living. I have worked via a person-centered approach and I utilize evidence-based approaches to increase positive outcomes.
I work with people who have or are experiencing depression, anxiety, substance abuse, generational trauma, traumatic experiences, domestic violence, and relationship issues among many other challenges. I have over 10 years of experience in the human services field assisting people to overcome adversities and empowering people to live a life worth living. I have worked via a person-centered approach and I utilize evidence-based approaches to increase positive outcomes.
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Alex Urrutia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
I have worked in several areas of mental health care and have truly found my purpose and passion in assisting those who struggle with trauma and/or addiction. I understand how trauma has been locked within the psyche and having an individual feel as though they are stuck within themselves. I understand that addiction was a solution to several problems at the time because it allowed relief, but in reality it only masked the underlying issues. My goal for each of my clients is to have them recognize their own strengths and abilities so they may continue or begin to live meaningful lives.
I have worked in several areas of mental health care and have truly found my purpose and passion in assisting those who struggle with trauma and/or addiction. I understand how trauma has been locked within the psyche and having an individual feel as though they are stuck within themselves. I understand that addiction was a solution to several problems at the time because it allowed relief, but in reality it only masked the underlying issues. My goal for each of my clients is to have them recognize their own strengths and abilities so they may continue or begin to live meaningful lives.
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Vania Aviles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
I am a bilingual licensed therapist who provides personalized mental health care in both English and Spanish. I specialize in working with people struggling with anxiety, depression, self-worth, life transitions, relationship issues, and trauma. My mission is to foster self-discovery, boost self-worth, increase positive relationships, and empower you to regain control of your life. I offer a safe space for you to process and understand your thoughts and emotions and work collaboratively to equip you with the tools needed to navigate life’s challenges.
I am a bilingual licensed therapist who provides personalized mental health care in both English and Spanish. I specialize in working with people struggling with anxiety, depression, self-worth, life transitions, relationship issues, and trauma. My mission is to foster self-discovery, boost self-worth, increase positive relationships, and empower you to regain control of your life. I offer a safe space for you to process and understand your thoughts and emotions and work collaboratively to equip you with the tools needed to navigate life’s challenges.
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Are you facing the overwhelming weight of life's challenges, experiencing obsessive thoughts, intrusive memories, feeling disconnected from others, fatigue, feeling on edge, sadness, fear, worry, or constant distraction? If these difficulties impact your work, relationships, and overall well-being, I am here to support you through a powerful process of healing and growth. I specialize in treating people who experience trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Through your engagement in treatment, you will free yourself from suffering, overcome obstacles, and foster your resilience.
Are you facing the overwhelming weight of life's challenges, experiencing obsessive thoughts, intrusive memories, feeling disconnected from others, fatigue, feeling on edge, sadness, fear, worry, or constant distraction? If these difficulties impact your work, relationships, and overall well-being, I am here to support you through a powerful process of healing and growth. I specialize in treating people who experience trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Through your engagement in treatment, you will free yourself from suffering, overcome obstacles, and foster your resilience.
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Hi! I am a licensed clinical psychologist in La Jolla, California. I have over 15 years of experience helping adults change their relationships with stress and live more meaningful and enriching lives. I work with individuals who are navigating significant transitions in their lives, careers, academics, and health. My specialties include anxiety, stress management, grief and loss, as well as behavioral health concerns including migraine headaches, panic attacks, GI disorders, chronic pain, psychological adjustment to sport injury, and overall wellness.
Hi! I am a licensed clinical psychologist in La Jolla, California. I have over 15 years of experience helping adults change their relationships with stress and live more meaningful and enriching lives. I work with individuals who are navigating significant transitions in their lives, careers, academics, and health. My specialties include anxiety, stress management, grief and loss, as well as behavioral health concerns including migraine headaches, panic attacks, GI disorders, chronic pain, psychological adjustment to sport injury, and overall wellness.
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Hello, I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in substance addiction, trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, work stress, relationship problems, grief and loss, and chronic pain. With an emphasis in connecting to and living from personal values, my approach is highly compassionate, culturally sensitive, strengths-based, and evidenced-based. My treatment specialty includes Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help heal psychological wounds that are blocking you from living an enriched and empowered life.
Hello, I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in substance addiction, trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, work stress, relationship problems, grief and loss, and chronic pain. With an emphasis in connecting to and living from personal values, my approach is highly compassionate, culturally sensitive, strengths-based, and evidenced-based. My treatment specialty includes Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help heal psychological wounds that are blocking you from living an enriched and empowered life.
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COUPLES & INDIV: Do you feel like you have a bump in your relationship and need to hit the reset button? Are you wondering what’s next, but don’t know where to begin? Do you feel like you're stuck in a cycle of worry and loss of control? As a highly experienced psychologist with over 30 years of expertise, I can help you make lasting changes and achieve your goals. Whether you're seeking guidance as a couple or as an individual, I offer a strength-based approach that can help you navigate through stressful times and find fulfillment in your relationships. Reach out and take the first step towards a happier, more balanced life.
COUPLES & INDIV: Do you feel like you have a bump in your relationship and need to hit the reset button? Are you wondering what’s next, but don’t know where to begin? Do you feel like you're stuck in a cycle of worry and loss of control? As a highly experienced psychologist with over 30 years of expertise, I can help you make lasting changes and achieve your goals. Whether you're seeking guidance as a couple or as an individual, I offer a strength-based approach that can help you navigate through stressful times and find fulfillment in your relationships. Reach out and take the first step towards a happier, more balanced life.
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Dr. Thomas is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in substance addiction, dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, acute stress, relationship problems, and chronic pain. With an emphasis in living from and connecting to personal values, his approach is highly compassionate, culturally sensitive, strengths-based, and evidenced-based. He integrates CBT and mindfulness-based interventions to help individuals to uncover, discover, and discard thinking and behavioral patterns that are blocking them from living enriched and empowered lives.
Dr. Thomas is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in substance addiction, dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, acute stress, relationship problems, and chronic pain. With an emphasis in living from and connecting to personal values, his approach is highly compassionate, culturally sensitive, strengths-based, and evidenced-based. He integrates CBT and mindfulness-based interventions to help individuals to uncover, discover, and discard thinking and behavioral patterns that are blocking them from living enriched and empowered lives.
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I work best with clients who are ready to let go of old automatic patterns and choose their own and those who are open to all the richness that is accessible in Life. I am passionate about supporting individuals in increasing self-awareness and making intentional life choices. I would love to share some techniques with you for your journey while supporting you compassionately along the way. You can expect to feel comfortable and seen and validated.
I work best with clients who are ready to let go of old automatic patterns and choose their own and those who are open to all the richness that is accessible in Life. I am passionate about supporting individuals in increasing self-awareness and making intentional life choices. I would love to share some techniques with you for your journey while supporting you compassionately along the way. You can expect to feel comfortable and seen and validated.
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Candace Taggart
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
I take a warm, empathic, unconditional stance in my therapeutic approach. My client is the expert in their life and I will help guide them to connect with their strengths while providing warmth and safety in the therapeutic alliance. We will reach for evidence based practices, explore needs, and work towards set goals. I encourage an open and trusting relationship through frequent check-ins regarding client’s perspective on what is working well or not.
I take a warm, empathic, unconditional stance in my therapeutic approach. My client is the expert in their life and I will help guide them to connect with their strengths while providing warmth and safety in the therapeutic alliance. We will reach for evidence based practices, explore needs, and work towards set goals. I encourage an open and trusting relationship through frequent check-ins regarding client’s perspective on what is working well or not.
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San Juana Melgoza
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
I believe that life provides many opportunities that are meant to help us transform psychologically. I highly value personal growth and believe that my endless search for personal growth informs my practice. The more I know, the more I enhance my clinical practice and provided quality treatment. I believe that as humans, we are meant to have fulfilling lives. Unfortunately, events happen that distort our ability to see possibilities and can further guide us to unhealthy behaviors. Regardless of the situation, it is never too late to regain control of your life.
I believe that life provides many opportunities that are meant to help us transform psychologically. I highly value personal growth and believe that my endless search for personal growth informs my practice. The more I know, the more I enhance my clinical practice and provided quality treatment. I believe that as humans, we are meant to have fulfilling lives. Unfortunately, events happen that distort our ability to see possibilities and can further guide us to unhealthy behaviors. Regardless of the situation, it is never too late to regain control of your life.
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