Emotionally Focused Therapists in La Jolla, CA
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Martina Nittra Savedra
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
Courage, dear heart, as life will present you with surprises and in time, you will manage each one with bravery. Our families can push our boundaries; our relationships can challenge us; and our careers can stretch us so thin. Negative self-thoughts can keep us in our heads and repeating old patterns can feel like a roller coaster of emotions. Past traumas can intrude our present; social injustices can break our community down; and gender and cultural inequalities can be an exhausting battle. Our self-care can plummet and suddenly we are not our first priority. However, you are leaning in today and making an investment in YOU!
Courage, dear heart, as life will present you with surprises and in time, you will manage each one with bravery. Our families can push our boundaries; our relationships can challenge us; and our careers can stretch us so thin. Negative self-thoughts can keep us in our heads and repeating old patterns can feel like a roller coaster of emotions. Past traumas can intrude our present; social injustices can break our community down; and gender and cultural inequalities can be an exhausting battle. Our self-care can plummet and suddenly we are not our first priority. However, you are leaning in today and making an investment in YOU!
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Hello! I'm a licensed counseling psychologist offering individual psychotherapy to California residents. I specialize in working with adults who seek help for relational problems, family issues, and life transitions.
Hello! I'm a licensed counseling psychologist offering individual psychotherapy to California residents. I specialize in working with adults who seek help for relational problems, family issues, and life transitions.
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Dr. Suzanne Mungalez
Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
The journeys through fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, infant feeding, loss, and parenthood are deeply transformative. They are equal parts beautiful and harrowing, and they are journeys historically traveled in community. My hope is that through my therapy and coaching practice, The MaMA Space, I can be a supportive addition to this essential community for mothers, trans/non-binary birthing people, families, and others navigating perinatal transitions.
The journeys through fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, infant feeding, loss, and parenthood are deeply transformative. They are equal parts beautiful and harrowing, and they are journeys historically traveled in community. My hope is that through my therapy and coaching practice, The MaMA Space, I can be a supportive addition to this essential community for mothers, trans/non-binary birthing people, families, and others navigating perinatal transitions.
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Shawna Cobabe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
I have worked with children, families, individuals and couples in many different capacities before finding my calling as a therapist. I have specialized training in couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, PTSD/trauma, adoption and foster care, anxiety and depression, and other mental illness, life changes, grief and loss. I also work with adolescents who are struggling in school or with behavior problems, defiance, and depression and anxiety. I work with couples and families for a variety of reasons. I can help you too.
I have worked with children, families, individuals and couples in many different capacities before finding my calling as a therapist. I have specialized training in couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, PTSD/trauma, adoption and foster care, anxiety and depression, and other mental illness, life changes, grief and loss. I also work with adolescents who are struggling in school or with behavior problems, defiance, and depression and anxiety. I work with couples and families for a variety of reasons. I can help you too.
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Navigating our own emotions, life experiences, responsibilities, and relationships with others, all at the same time, is an exhausting process! We live in a society where it's commonplace for us to prioritize our obligations over even our most basic needs, at times. So when it comes to fulfilling each other's needs for love, belonging, and connection- we may notice ourselves feeling out of sync and continually misunderstood instead. We are complex beings. Relationships are even more complex. Typically the best way to achieve clarity is by bringing in a new perspective.
Navigating our own emotions, life experiences, responsibilities, and relationships with others, all at the same time, is an exhausting process! We live in a society where it's commonplace for us to prioritize our obligations over even our most basic needs, at times. So when it comes to fulfilling each other's needs for love, belonging, and connection- we may notice ourselves feeling out of sync and continually misunderstood instead. We are complex beings. Relationships are even more complex. Typically the best way to achieve clarity is by bringing in a new perspective.
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Micha Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, ACC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037
I believe we all possess what we need for wholeness, yet through a lot of self-help in the zeitgeist right now we’re asked to move the ground of our own being and follow formulas instead of trust the process & our intuition. Through our therapeutic relationship you bring your healing aptitude forward, and we establish a safe space where wounds, old stories, traumas, and any ways life has tamed you can be tended. The process of rewilding your soul and spirit and stepping into a new state of consciousness can be challenging and present with some pain and discomfort. I meet you lovingly, with an empowering & heart-centered approach.
I believe we all possess what we need for wholeness, yet through a lot of self-help in the zeitgeist right now we’re asked to move the ground of our own being and follow formulas instead of trust the process & our intuition. Through our therapeutic relationship you bring your healing aptitude forward, and we establish a safe space where wounds, old stories, traumas, and any ways life has tamed you can be tended. The process of rewilding your soul and spirit and stepping into a new state of consciousness can be challenging and present with some pain and discomfort. I meet you lovingly, with an empowering & heart-centered approach.
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Why do you postpone yourself? -Seneca. You made it to the beginning of something life changing and awesome! I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Owner of Eudaimonia Therapy, Llc. I am compelled to share this journey in self awareness with you. I treat individual adults experiencing a variety of mental health challenges; obsessive compulsive behaviors, anxiety, addiction, mood disorders, aggression, co -dependency issues, trauma, etc. An area of interest is Women’s Issues, connecting with our own inner strength, beauty and grace as Women, and embracing our feminine spirit.
Why do you postpone yourself? -Seneca. You made it to the beginning of something life changing and awesome! I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Owner of Eudaimonia Therapy, Llc. I am compelled to share this journey in self awareness with you. I treat individual adults experiencing a variety of mental health challenges; obsessive compulsive behaviors, anxiety, addiction, mood disorders, aggression, co -dependency issues, trauma, etc. An area of interest is Women’s Issues, connecting with our own inner strength, beauty and grace as Women, and embracing our feminine spirit.
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Meredith Mauze
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92039
If you have made it this far, chances are you are seeking something you haven’t yet found. You may just want someone to talk to or hold space for you. You may be hoping to explore and discover more about yourself, and utilize therapy to work through your barriers to growth and healing. I would be honored to be a part of your journey. I believe that therapy should be a safe space for folks to process, and is a collaborative effort between client and therapist. You may not feel it in this moment, but you are the expert of your experience.
If you have made it this far, chances are you are seeking something you haven’t yet found. You may just want someone to talk to or hold space for you. You may be hoping to explore and discover more about yourself, and utilize therapy to work through your barriers to growth and healing. I would be honored to be a part of your journey. I believe that therapy should be a safe space for folks to process, and is a collaborative effort between client and therapist. You may not feel it in this moment, but you are the expert of your experience.
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It’s okay to not be okay. We all need help sometimes. If you're experiencing family conflict, I can help you connect with your child in ways that will foster healthy attachment and improve your communication. If your family is going through a divorce, I can help your child navigate that difficult life transition. If your child is acting out at school or at home, I can help them learn to express themself in healthier ways, as well as provide you with parenting strategies to decrease unwanted behaviors. If your child is struggling socially, I can help them improve their social skills so that they no longer feel isolated.
It’s okay to not be okay. We all need help sometimes. If you're experiencing family conflict, I can help you connect with your child in ways that will foster healthy attachment and improve your communication. If your family is going through a divorce, I can help your child navigate that difficult life transition. If your child is acting out at school or at home, I can help them learn to express themself in healthier ways, as well as provide you with parenting strategies to decrease unwanted behaviors. If your child is struggling socially, I can help them improve their social skills so that they no longer feel isolated.
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Inessa Freya Lieberman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
There's a saying, "Healing is the application of love to the places inside that hurt." I'm here to fully support you in tending to those places. Together we will journey into understanding the major themes and patterns in your life and what they are trying to teach you. This increased level of awareness can help you access your strength and intuition, eliminate negative self talk and choose a more fulfilling relationship with yourself, others and life. I offer a 15 minute meet and greet to ensure we are a good fit.
There's a saying, "Healing is the application of love to the places inside that hurt." I'm here to fully support you in tending to those places. Together we will journey into understanding the major themes and patterns in your life and what they are trying to teach you. This increased level of awareness can help you access your strength and intuition, eliminate negative self talk and choose a more fulfilling relationship with yourself, others and life. I offer a 15 minute meet and greet to ensure we are a good fit.
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The world can always feel like it's changing. It's scary to be in transition or feel insecure about decisions whether it be about school, work, or relationships. We know that living with uncertainty leaves us feeling uncomfortable. Our emotional mood and ability to manage anxiety and stress plays a crucial role in our ability to function on daily basis. Therapy is learning to prioritize, communicate needs, feel more secure, make adjustments, think differently, be less self-critical, and boost self-esteem. It’s also about being present, grounded and balanced. Not so easy, especially doing it on our own! It's okay to ask for help.
The world can always feel like it's changing. It's scary to be in transition or feel insecure about decisions whether it be about school, work, or relationships. We know that living with uncertainty leaves us feeling uncomfortable. Our emotional mood and ability to manage anxiety and stress plays a crucial role in our ability to function on daily basis. Therapy is learning to prioritize, communicate needs, feel more secure, make adjustments, think differently, be less self-critical, and boost self-esteem. It’s also about being present, grounded and balanced. Not so easy, especially doing it on our own! It's okay to ask for help.
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Gabriel Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037
Waitlist for new clients
I am in the business of making better humans. I am dedicated to supporting people impacted by anxiety, intimacy & communication challenges, grief & loss, depression, non recreational use of subatances, addiction, feeling stuck in life or their relationships. I specialize in addressing issues such as perfectionism, critical self-talk, codependency, and relationship dynamics. My approach is rooted in helping clients reconnect deeply with their authentic selves, fostering renewed health, and rediscovering a sense of purpose and connection. As your Holistic Therapist, I offer practical solutions, guiding you towards tangible results.
I am in the business of making better humans. I am dedicated to supporting people impacted by anxiety, intimacy & communication challenges, grief & loss, depression, non recreational use of subatances, addiction, feeling stuck in life or their relationships. I specialize in addressing issues such as perfectionism, critical self-talk, codependency, and relationship dynamics. My approach is rooted in helping clients reconnect deeply with their authentic selves, fostering renewed health, and rediscovering a sense of purpose and connection. As your Holistic Therapist, I offer practical solutions, guiding you towards tangible results.
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Do you wish to find healing after important losses, tame your inner critic, or seek self-compassion and personal growth? You may be in pain because important family members, friends, or pets died. You feel alone, question why you are still grieving, or worry about overwhelming others with your grief. Or you may be in pain because you blame yourself for being not good enough. Our inner critics are often voices we have internalized from family, friend, or society, especially when you have had to prove yourself as a person with marginalized identities (person of color, woman, immigrant or international students, LGBTQIA+, low income).
Do you wish to find healing after important losses, tame your inner critic, or seek self-compassion and personal growth? You may be in pain because important family members, friends, or pets died. You feel alone, question why you are still grieving, or worry about overwhelming others with your grief. Or you may be in pain because you blame yourself for being not good enough. Our inner critics are often voices we have internalized from family, friend, or society, especially when you have had to prove yourself as a person with marginalized identities (person of color, woman, immigrant or international students, LGBTQIA+, low income).
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Does your child say, “You don’t understand” or completely ignores your requests? Do you feel powerless and frustrated that consequences don’t seem to work anymore on your child? We help to empower your family with new ways of communicating and relating, so harmony is restored. Kids need to feel heard and that what they think matters. Children often feel like no adult is listening, at school or at home. We help to give both children and parents a voice, which often calms the chaos. Children and teenagers need help learning how to express their needs in a way that their parents can hear them.
Does your child say, “You don’t understand” or completely ignores your requests? Do you feel powerless and frustrated that consequences don’t seem to work anymore on your child? We help to empower your family with new ways of communicating and relating, so harmony is restored. Kids need to feel heard and that what they think matters. Children often feel like no adult is listening, at school or at home. We help to give both children and parents a voice, which often calms the chaos. Children and teenagers need help learning how to express their needs in a way that their parents can hear them.
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Kristin Marguerite Doidge
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92093
I specialize in helping artists, writers, journalists, authors, musicians, actors, filmmakers and creative people from all walks of life to rediscover and reconnect with their passion and creativity. As a writer myself, I understand how artistic pursuits can bring up unexpected connections and challenges in our personal lives and vice versa. It would be a privilege to work together toward a more balanced, robust, and hopeful existence. Let me be your guide & support as we build essential coping skills, explore the past & develop tools and resources to turn daydreams into reality now and in the future. I look forward to meeting you!
I specialize in helping artists, writers, journalists, authors, musicians, actors, filmmakers and creative people from all walks of life to rediscover and reconnect with their passion and creativity. As a writer myself, I understand how artistic pursuits can bring up unexpected connections and challenges in our personal lives and vice versa. It would be a privilege to work together toward a more balanced, robust, and hopeful existence. Let me be your guide & support as we build essential coping skills, explore the past & develop tools and resources to turn daydreams into reality now and in the future. I look forward to meeting you!
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Skylar Kelsven
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
If you are experiencing pain from being currently involved in or recently leaving a toxic relationship, you do not have to navigate the devastation alone. It is incredibly overwhelming and isolating trying to make sense of the end of any relationship. That pain is only magnified when additionally being subjected to or experiencing: lying, gaslighting, criticism or belittling, blaming/shaming, explosive anger, withhholding, jealousy, decreased sense of self-worth, anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress, questioning your reality, or loss of sense of safety and trust. Toxic relationships impact both your mental and physical health.
If you are experiencing pain from being currently involved in or recently leaving a toxic relationship, you do not have to navigate the devastation alone. It is incredibly overwhelming and isolating trying to make sense of the end of any relationship. That pain is only magnified when additionally being subjected to or experiencing: lying, gaslighting, criticism or belittling, blaming/shaming, explosive anger, withhholding, jealousy, decreased sense of self-worth, anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress, questioning your reality, or loss of sense of safety and trust. Toxic relationships impact both your mental and physical health.
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Irene Carol Weiss
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037
Not accepting new clients
On the path to finding love, fulfilling work and meaning, there will be challenges that make us feel anxious, depressed, angry or just uncertain. I believe that exploring our feelings and personal goals in a safe, nurturing environment can help us adjust to difficulties and inevitable changes. I believe that focusing on your strengths and getting in touch with the body, mind and spirit can help promote health and well-being. I can offer you empathy, respect and listening without judgment, because to be truly heard is what makes us grow, adjust, and live to our fullest capacity.
On the path to finding love, fulfilling work and meaning, there will be challenges that make us feel anxious, depressed, angry or just uncertain. I believe that exploring our feelings and personal goals in a safe, nurturing environment can help us adjust to difficulties and inevitable changes. I believe that focusing on your strengths and getting in touch with the body, mind and spirit can help promote health and well-being. I can offer you empathy, respect and listening without judgment, because to be truly heard is what makes us grow, adjust, and live to our fullest capacity.
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Shanekwa Pruitt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
If you’re looking for a refuge from loss and to heal from reproductive, perinatal, and family building issues, I can help. Are you having trouble grasping, understanding, or dealing with Trauma or a recent life change, I have specialized in these areas since the beginning of my career. Struggling to find self-love, your true identity, or growth, I offer a safe space to explore these aspects and more. If you are ready, you can feel: seen, heard, understood, like yourself again, more satisfied, hopeful and empowered.
If you’re looking for a refuge from loss and to heal from reproductive, perinatal, and family building issues, I can help. Are you having trouble grasping, understanding, or dealing with Trauma or a recent life change, I have specialized in these areas since the beginning of my career. Struggling to find self-love, your true identity, or growth, I offer a safe space to explore these aspects and more. If you are ready, you can feel: seen, heard, understood, like yourself again, more satisfied, hopeful and empowered.
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Jacie Wilcock
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037
Not accepting new clients
I became a therapist because I want to help. Personally, I have been helped tremendously by participating in therapy and I know the benefits therapy offers to anyone who is struggling with…life. Whether you’re an adult struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or relationship issues or you’re a parent struggling to help your child, therapy can help. If you are looking for someone who will accept you as you are and help you get to where you want to be, I might be the right therapist for you.
I became a therapist because I want to help. Personally, I have been helped tremendously by participating in therapy and I know the benefits therapy offers to anyone who is struggling with…life. Whether you’re an adult struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or relationship issues or you’re a parent struggling to help your child, therapy can help. If you are looking for someone who will accept you as you are and help you get to where you want to be, I might be the right therapist for you.
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Anastacia C Tobin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037
Not accepting new clients
Life is full of uncertainty and challenges and sometimes our usual coping, resources, and knowledge are not enough to help manage these situations. We might notice an increase in worry, distress, sadness, grief, or relational conflict that appear to have no resolution. Sometimes we experience abrupt and traumatic situations that leave us feeling unsafe, disoriented, and confused by our emotional and physiological responses. Any of these experiences can be overwhelming, but a supportive therapeutic relationship combined with empirically based treatments can be helpful in managing the situations and finding resolutions.
Life is full of uncertainty and challenges and sometimes our usual coping, resources, and knowledge are not enough to help manage these situations. We might notice an increase in worry, distress, sadness, grief, or relational conflict that appear to have no resolution. Sometimes we experience abrupt and traumatic situations that leave us feeling unsafe, disoriented, and confused by our emotional and physiological responses. Any of these experiences can be overwhelming, but a supportive therapeutic relationship combined with empirically based treatments can be helpful in managing the situations and finding resolutions.
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