Aetna Therapists in La Jolla, CA
I am a bilingual Spanish/English therapist. I am passionate about helping BIPOC and individuals at different phases of life, break cycles. These cycles can be associated with generational trauma and unhealthy patterns. I want to help them to find their voice, set boundaries, and develop a better version of themselves. I mainly take a person-centered approach and adjust the treatment approach according to your needs.
I am a bilingual Spanish/English therapist. I am passionate about helping BIPOC and individuals at different phases of life, break cycles. These cycles can be associated with generational trauma and unhealthy patterns. I want to help them to find their voice, set boundaries, and develop a better version of themselves. I mainly take a person-centered approach and adjust the treatment approach according to your needs.
Veronica Cardona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
I enjoy building a genuine connection with people that makes them feel seen, heard, and supported. I want to empower you to find your voice, build confidence, and explore the strengths within you that can help you reach your goals in life. My clients describe me as warm, sincere, supportive, curious, and optimistic. Together, we will work on processing hard feelings, setting goals, identifying options, examining limiting beliefs, and building a system of support that works for you. I believe you are the expert in your life and that you already hold a lot of the answers to your struggles.
I enjoy building a genuine connection with people that makes them feel seen, heard, and supported. I want to empower you to find your voice, build confidence, and explore the strengths within you that can help you reach your goals in life. My clients describe me as warm, sincere, supportive, curious, and optimistic. Together, we will work on processing hard feelings, setting goals, identifying options, examining limiting beliefs, and building a system of support that works for you. I believe you are the expert in your life and that you already hold a lot of the answers to your struggles.
LifeStance Health
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Ruth Schettini
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
As a first-generation Latina, I know the experience of first gen and I understand how big a role culture plays in our interactions, relationships, and even how we view ourselves. I also understand the anxiety of being first gen, POC and struggling to find your voice. I want to help you find that voice. I have extensive experience working with anxiety in adults and adolescents. There are genuine barriers and systems we all face every day along with the stigma our communities may place on us. You will find a safe and open space here.
As a first-generation Latina, I know the experience of first gen and I understand how big a role culture plays in our interactions, relationships, and even how we view ourselves. I also understand the anxiety of being first gen, POC and struggling to find your voice. I want to help you find that voice. I have extensive experience working with anxiety in adults and adolescents. There are genuine barriers and systems we all face every day along with the stigma our communities may place on us. You will find a safe and open space here.
Candace Taggart
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
Bridges Therapy Group of CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or simply seeking personal growth, our dedicated team of over 50 experienced and compassionate mental health professionals is here to guide and support you on your path toward healing and happiness. Our practice uses a fully virtual model to offer affordable, accessible and effective mental health care for individuals across the state of California.
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or simply seeking personal growth, our dedicated team of over 50 experienced and compassionate mental health professionals is here to guide and support you on your path toward healing and happiness. Our practice uses a fully virtual model to offer affordable, accessible and effective mental health care for individuals across the state of California.
Therapy usually begins with taking stock of one's current situation in life, and figuring out the best way to move forward. I have been helping adults and children with difficult life situations and transitions for almost 30 years. My intent is to be understanding; to listen and to hear but also provide feedback, in an environment you can count on as confidential and safe. I work with children, adults, and families.
Therapy usually begins with taking stock of one's current situation in life, and figuring out the best way to move forward. I have been helping adults and children with difficult life situations and transitions for almost 30 years. My intent is to be understanding; to listen and to hear but also provide feedback, in an environment you can count on as confidential and safe. I work with children, adults, and families.
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.
Dr. Ladera Linn (she/her) is a postdoctoral fellow specializing in behavioral medicine. She works with patients seeking treatment for mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, sleep difficulties, and chronic illness management. Dr. Linn uses a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach, integrating CBT, mindfulness, and other evidence-based interventions to empower patients to achieve their health and wellness goals.
Dr. Ladera Linn (she/her) is a postdoctoral fellow specializing in behavioral medicine. She works with patients seeking treatment for mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, sleep difficulties, and chronic illness management. Dr. Linn uses a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach, integrating CBT, mindfulness, and other evidence-based interventions to empower patients to achieve their health and wellness goals.
Kathaleen Reagan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037
Hi, I am Kathy Reagan, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who is dedicated to helping men and women across California, from ages 15 and up, to navigate life's complexities and finding their path to healing. I work alongside you to help empower you to live your fullest life. I work with those who struggle with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, people-pleasing, anger, or other struggles brought on by events in their lives. Empowering clients by helping them to explore narratives and the patterns that continue to repeat in unhealthy ways, I offer a compassionate space for clients to explore and overcome these obstacles.
Hi, I am Kathy Reagan, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who is dedicated to helping men and women across California, from ages 15 and up, to navigate life's complexities and finding their path to healing. I work alongside you to help empower you to live your fullest life. I work with those who struggle with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, people-pleasing, anger, or other struggles brought on by events in their lives. Empowering clients by helping them to explore narratives and the patterns that continue to repeat in unhealthy ways, I offer a compassionate space for clients to explore and overcome these obstacles.
There are times in our lives when we need a place to process past experiences, find clarity in our current circumstances, learn new ways of coping and have the opportunity to find meaning in the midst of difficult situations that perhaps have you questioning what the next steps of life are. I have a passion for guiding individuals and couples through difficult life transitions as well as those striving to identify their personal potential for growth.
There are times in our lives when we need a place to process past experiences, find clarity in our current circumstances, learn new ways of coping and have the opportunity to find meaning in the midst of difficult situations that perhaps have you questioning what the next steps of life are. I have a passion for guiding individuals and couples through difficult life transitions as well as those striving to identify their personal potential for growth.
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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.
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.
Dr. Rosita Cortizo, born and raised in Panama City, Panama, Central America, is a high risk, multicultural, bilingual prenatal and perinatal Clinical Psychologist working with female adults and children. She earned a Master of Arts in Psychology with specialty in Chemical Dependency in San Diego, California. She is EMDRIA certified, an Approved EMDR Consultant, trained in Hypnosis, Sensory Motor Psychotherapy, Equine Assisted Therapy Certified, and was the 2021 ISSTD President. Dr. Cortizo provides trauma-informed prenatal care and psychotherapy tailored to the unique needs of the client.
Dr. Rosita Cortizo, born and raised in Panama City, Panama, Central America, is a high risk, multicultural, bilingual prenatal and perinatal Clinical Psychologist working with female adults and children. She earned a Master of Arts in Psychology with specialty in Chemical Dependency in San Diego, California. She is EMDRIA certified, an Approved EMDR Consultant, trained in Hypnosis, Sensory Motor Psychotherapy, Equine Assisted Therapy Certified, and was the 2021 ISSTD President. Dr. Cortizo provides trauma-informed prenatal care and psychotherapy tailored to the unique needs of the client.
If you've found me here then you must be gearing up to make some changes in your life. Maybe you're worrying too much and happy too little. Maybe you're feeling lost, hopeless, or in a rut. Wherever you are, you've decided you want to feel better and be better, and you've shown the courage to ask for support. What a wonderful thing. My work with you will be collaborative, caring, and non-judgmental. I will help you reconnect to your inner-resources and strengths, to build new coping skills and problem-solving strategies, and to then apply those new ways of "being" in order to live a life that feels fulfilling and joyful to you.
If you've found me here then you must be gearing up to make some changes in your life. Maybe you're worrying too much and happy too little. Maybe you're feeling lost, hopeless, or in a rut. Wherever you are, you've decided you want to feel better and be better, and you've shown the courage to ask for support. What a wonderful thing. My work with you will be collaborative, caring, and non-judgmental. I will help you reconnect to your inner-resources and strengths, to build new coping skills and problem-solving strategies, and to then apply those new ways of "being" in order to live a life that feels fulfilling and joyful to you.
Hi, I am Dr. Alexandra Schlager, Psy.D. I am a Registered Psychological Associate (PSB 94027715) working under the supervision of Dr. Shelby Robinson, Psy.D. (PSY33298). I am a post-doctoral therapist in San Diego and specialize in individual therapy with adults, focusing on the treatment of anxiety, depression, stress resulting from life transitions, and challenges in interpersonal effectiveness.
Hi, I am Dr. Alexandra Schlager, Psy.D. I am a Registered Psychological Associate (PSB 94027715) working under the supervision of Dr. Shelby Robinson, Psy.D. (PSY33298). I am a post-doctoral therapist in San Diego and specialize in individual therapy with adults, focusing on the treatment of anxiety, depression, stress resulting from life transitions, and challenges in interpersonal effectiveness.
Diego Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
I don't take for granted the strength and vulnerability it takes to enter into therapy; and as a clinician, my goal is to meet you where you are and help to create an environment that allows for both authentic exploration and fostering trust that there is an opportunity for healing and growth. In working together, I hope that my calm, curious, and intentional communication style helps you to feel heard, understood, and supported throughout our time together.
I don't take for granted the strength and vulnerability it takes to enter into therapy; and as a clinician, my goal is to meet you where you are and help to create an environment that allows for both authentic exploration and fostering trust that there is an opportunity for healing and growth. In working together, I hope that my calm, curious, and intentional communication style helps you to feel heard, understood, and supported throughout our time together.
You might be in survival-mode, and that makes sense. Together, we can explore ways to cultivate safety and recovery in your life. My approach centers genuine curiosity, self-compassion, and non-judgment to empower your journey towards healing. Whether you're seeking support for trauma, self-esteem challenges, negative self-talk, anxiety, depression, shame, or difficulties in your relationships, I can help.
You might be in survival-mode, and that makes sense. Together, we can explore ways to cultivate safety and recovery in your life. My approach centers genuine curiosity, self-compassion, and non-judgment to empower your journey towards healing. Whether you're seeking support for trauma, self-esteem challenges, negative self-talk, anxiety, depression, shame, or difficulties in your relationships, I can help.
Barbara Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
I have a warm and open approach to meeting people where they are and focusing on what they would find most helpful in therapy. I want to ensure people feel comfortable and safe as they start the process of growth. It is important to understand each person's background and goals and then work collaboratively to apply the best practices and research from the field to help people find the healing and development they are searching for in a partnership. I believe that support, healing, and change are possible and happen.
I have a warm and open approach to meeting people where they are and focusing on what they would find most helpful in therapy. I want to ensure people feel comfortable and safe as they start the process of growth. It is important to understand each person's background and goals and then work collaboratively to apply the best practices and research from the field to help people find the healing and development they are searching for in a partnership. I believe that support, healing, and change are possible and happen.
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