Emotionally Focused Therapists in La Jolla, CA
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.
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.
Catherine Lucey Mft
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
With a firm belief in the transformative power of self-discovery, I currently specialize in working with emerging adults/college age individuals as well as women and their unique challenges and opportunities faced at different stages of life. My focus is helping my younger clients build inner strength, explore their identities, establish independence, and navigate important life decisions. I also support women related to their career, relationships, health, and personal fulfillment, while also empowering them to embrace their wisdom and strengths.
With a firm belief in the transformative power of self-discovery, I currently specialize in working with emerging adults/college age individuals as well as women and their unique challenges and opportunities faced at different stages of life. My focus is helping my younger clients build inner strength, explore their identities, establish independence, and navigate important life decisions. I also support women related to their career, relationships, health, and personal fulfillment, while also empowering them to embrace their wisdom and strengths.
The Center for Couples Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037
As a marriage and family psychotherapist for over 30 years, I am an experienced, eclectic clinician whose passion is helping couples become masters of their relationship and individuals become their best selves. Clients find me to be warm, active, engaged, and creative. I often use humor, metaphor, and therapeutic experiment to enliven sessions, and utilize tools for practice to support clients between sessions. I work to have each session build on the last and reach the client’s goals in timely and powerful ways. I am committed to having each person feel known, understood, supported and appreciated throughout the therapeutic process.
As a marriage and family psychotherapist for over 30 years, I am an experienced, eclectic clinician whose passion is helping couples become masters of their relationship and individuals become their best selves. Clients find me to be warm, active, engaged, and creative. I often use humor, metaphor, and therapeutic experiment to enliven sessions, and utilize tools for practice to support clients between sessions. I work to have each session build on the last and reach the client’s goals in timely and powerful ways. I am committed to having each person feel known, understood, supported and appreciated throughout the therapeutic process.
Emotional healing is so important but so difficult at times! Feeling anxious, depressed or lost in trauma can feel like a whirlwind. Overwhelming. But there are ways through it. I like to think the way I work with someone is real, authentic and sacred. Connecting and understanding brings hope and renewal. We all need the space, community and outlets to find peace and understanding.
Emotional healing is so important but so difficult at times! Feeling anxious, depressed or lost in trauma can feel like a whirlwind. Overwhelming. But there are ways through it. I like to think the way I work with someone is real, authentic and sacred. Connecting and understanding brings hope and renewal. We all need the space, community and outlets to find peace and understanding.
Hawley Winter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CEDS, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
My approach is highly collaborative with goals of improving insight and awareness of self-defeating patterns to allow for meaningful shifts in how clients relate to others, behave in the world and feel about themselves. I am passionate about healing attachment and relational issues and also specialize in treating eating disorders as a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist. I work with anxiety, depression and difficulties in coping as well. I believe in integrative health and, when appropriate, encourage clients to create a team of collaborating professionals to assist them in reaching their personal and health goals.
My approach is highly collaborative with goals of improving insight and awareness of self-defeating patterns to allow for meaningful shifts in how clients relate to others, behave in the world and feel about themselves. I am passionate about healing attachment and relational issues and also specialize in treating eating disorders as a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist. I work with anxiety, depression and difficulties in coping as well. I believe in integrative health and, when appropriate, encourage clients to create a team of collaborating professionals to assist them in reaching their personal and health goals.
Dr. Misha Marjani is a licensed clinical psychologist with specialization in depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and OCD. Dr. Marjani uses a collaborative, integrative, and culturally sensitive approach in order to help individuals identify the goals that are most important to them and to help them move toward achieving their vision. In addition to her clinical work, she works as the clinical supervisor at an addiction treatment center in San Diego. Dr. Marjani works with adult individuals and groups in the San Diego area, as well as via telemedicine across the State of California.
Dr. Misha Marjani is a licensed clinical psychologist with specialization in depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and OCD. Dr. Marjani uses a collaborative, integrative, and culturally sensitive approach in order to help individuals identify the goals that are most important to them and to help them move toward achieving their vision. In addition to her clinical work, she works as the clinical supervisor at an addiction treatment center in San Diego. Dr. Marjani works with adult individuals and groups in the San Diego area, as well as via telemedicine across the State of California.
You want to be confident, but deep down you are struggling. You feel overwhelmed by anxiety that takes over your decisions, behaviors, and how you view yourself. Maybe you feel like you aren’t good enough and it’s debilitating when you try to express how you’re feeling to others. Perhaps you have noticed that you’re neglecting yourself in order to please others, and you feel disconnected from your significant other, or you recently went through a breakup or other big life change and feel like everything that you had planned has gone out the window. You are left feeling hopeless, frustrated, and defeated.
You want to be confident, but deep down you are struggling. You feel overwhelmed by anxiety that takes over your decisions, behaviors, and how you view yourself. Maybe you feel like you aren’t good enough and it’s debilitating when you try to express how you’re feeling to others. Perhaps you have noticed that you’re neglecting yourself in order to please others, and you feel disconnected from your significant other, or you recently went through a breakup or other big life change and feel like everything that you had planned has gone out the window. You are left feeling hopeless, frustrated, and defeated.
Practical Help. Results Oriented. I've had 30+ years of professional experience helping Couples and Individual Adults have the life they want. I've been married 30+ years and know how to help you have a successful relationship too. Stop repeating old patterns. Make changes for the better. Understand what's going wrong and know what to do about it - get control, communicate clearly, reignite the passion. Author, 'Why Men Don't Get Enough Sex & Women Don't Get Enough Love'; Editor 'Good Loving' (Men' Health). Results Oriented. Solution Focused. Email or Call Today for a Happier Tomorrow! I will help you have the life you want.
Practical Help. Results Oriented. I've had 30+ years of professional experience helping Couples and Individual Adults have the life they want. I've been married 30+ years and know how to help you have a successful relationship too. Stop repeating old patterns. Make changes for the better. Understand what's going wrong and know what to do about it - get control, communicate clearly, reignite the passion. Author, 'Why Men Don't Get Enough Sex & Women Don't Get Enough Love'; Editor 'Good Loving' (Men' Health). Results Oriented. Solution Focused. Email or Call Today for a Happier Tomorrow! I will help you have the life you want.
Candace Taggart
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 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.
At The Guides Holistic Therapies in San Diego, my ideal client is someone open to trying something new in their talk therapy journey, seeking deep healing from emotional or physical pain rooted in stress, grief, or trauma. They desire a holistic approach that integrates mind, body, and spirit. Embracing therapies like Clinical Hypnotherapy, Grief Counseling, Reiki, Breathwork, and Sound Healing, they aim to reconnect with their true self, release burdens, and achieve lasting peace. Their ultimate goal is to heal, transform, and reclaim their well-being through a unique, personalized action based approach.
At The Guides Holistic Therapies in San Diego, my ideal client is someone open to trying something new in their talk therapy journey, seeking deep healing from emotional or physical pain rooted in stress, grief, or trauma. They desire a holistic approach that integrates mind, body, and spirit. Embracing therapies like Clinical Hypnotherapy, Grief Counseling, Reiki, Breathwork, and Sound Healing, they aim to reconnect with their true self, release burdens, and achieve lasting peace. Their ultimate goal is to heal, transform, and reclaim their well-being through a unique, personalized action based approach.
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My goal as a psychotherapist is to work with my clients to help them heal from their pain, make positive changes in their lives, and improve their sense of well-being. My background includes working with people of all ages and backgrounds, and extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, stress management, life transitions, school stress, relationship issues, pre and post-partum concerns, and caregiver stress. I provide individual, couples, family and group therapy.
My goal as a psychotherapist is to work with my clients to help them heal from their pain, make positive changes in their lives, and improve their sense of well-being. My background includes working with people of all ages and backgrounds, and extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, stress management, life transitions, school stress, relationship issues, pre and post-partum concerns, and caregiver stress. I provide individual, couples, family and group therapy.
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.
I believe that your voice and expertise should be held at the same level as mine, so that together, we can create a map of treatment that aligns with who you are and the change you want to see. I value authenticity, empathy, and equality, and strive to uphold these notions in the therapeutic relationship. I also find that a real and honest connection is one of the most powerful vehicles for change, so with that in mind, I enter our work with a great deal of care, humility, and gratitude.
I believe that your voice and expertise should be held at the same level as mine, so that together, we can create a map of treatment that aligns with who you are and the change you want to see. I value authenticity, empathy, and equality, and strive to uphold these notions in the therapeutic relationship. I also find that a real and honest connection is one of the most powerful vehicles for change, so with that in mind, I enter our work with a great deal of care, humility, and gratitude.
I am multilingual and provided two years of live TV show in a local TV station in Orange County offering psychoeducation to Farsi speaking communities around the world to decrease stigma about mental illness and empower and inspire families and individuals to recognize mental illness and seek professional help when needed.
I am multilingual and provided two years of live TV show in a local TV station in Orange County offering psychoeducation to Farsi speaking communities around the world to decrease stigma about mental illness and empower and inspire families and individuals to recognize mental illness and seek professional help when needed.
I am an experienced, highly intuitive and compassionate psychologist. My work, The Awakened Heart, draws together three decades of applying many approaches to personal growth, healing and spiritual development. As a skilled professional dedicated to the practical application of healing and meeting life's challenges, I create a safe space for those who work with me to find within themselves the resources, talents and wisdom to live life more fully. I am gifted at helping those who are facing important decisions, who are in crisis, or who feel stuck, own their heart and recreate themselves to move forward.
I am an experienced, highly intuitive and compassionate psychologist. My work, The Awakened Heart, draws together three decades of applying many approaches to personal growth, healing and spiritual development. As a skilled professional dedicated to the practical application of healing and meeting life's challenges, I create a safe space for those who work with me to find within themselves the resources, talents and wisdom to live life more fully. I am gifted at helping those who are facing important decisions, who are in crisis, or who feel stuck, own their heart and recreate themselves to move forward.
Holistic Therapy Breathwork Life Coaching
MA, MPNLP, CH, ACC, E-RYT
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037
As a holistic breath and life coach, I specialize in helping adults and teenagers break free from negative thoughts and unhealthy emotional patterns that could keep people stuck. By using a variety of techniques such as Breathwork, NLP, and Mental Emotional Release Breakthrough sessions, etc., I empower my clients to truly transform their lives from inside out. I strongly believe that unresolved emotional trauma can manifest as physical illness. My work is a "do with process", and I know together we can make your goals a reality.
As a holistic breath and life coach, I specialize in helping adults and teenagers break free from negative thoughts and unhealthy emotional patterns that could keep people stuck. By using a variety of techniques such as Breathwork, NLP, and Mental Emotional Release Breakthrough sessions, etc., I empower my clients to truly transform their lives from inside out. I strongly believe that unresolved emotional trauma can manifest as physical illness. My work is a "do with process", and I know together we can make your goals a reality.
I bring together the heart and science of psychology to my practice and 25 years experience in the field of mental health. I have worked as a researcher and clinician in inpatient and outpatient settings (including UCSD and the VA) and focused on trauma, grief, depression, dementia, Alzheimer's disease and forensics. I received a B.A. from Lehigh University in Psychology and Health & Human Development, an M.S.Degree from SDSU in Gerontology (the study of aging), and an M.A. Degree and a Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology.
I bring together the heart and science of psychology to my practice and 25 years experience in the field of mental health. I have worked as a researcher and clinician in inpatient and outpatient settings (including UCSD and the VA) and focused on trauma, grief, depression, dementia, Alzheimer's disease and forensics. I received a B.A. from Lehigh University in Psychology and Health & Human Development, an M.S.Degree from SDSU in Gerontology (the study of aging), and an M.A. Degree and a Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology.
Valorie M. Adrio
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037
With over 30 years of experience, I help clients to begin again, try something new, transform their relationships, increase their sense of well-being, and heal emotional pain. As a culturally sensitive, growth-oriented, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I create safe, affirming, non-judgemental relationships quickly with individuals and couples from many backgrounds, painful histories, faiths, cultures, and sexual orientations. I enjoy working with couples in traditional marriages or in non-traditional relationships. I am currently seeing clients by telehealth only.
With over 30 years of experience, I help clients to begin again, try something new, transform their relationships, increase their sense of well-being, and heal emotional pain. As a culturally sensitive, growth-oriented, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I create safe, affirming, non-judgemental relationships quickly with individuals and couples from many backgrounds, painful histories, faiths, cultures, and sexual orientations. I enjoy working with couples in traditional marriages or in non-traditional relationships. I am currently seeing clients by telehealth only.
Hello and welcome! I am a licensed psychologist with over 40 years of experience. I work with preschoolers, children, adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger management, and identity issues whether they be around sexuality, gender, religion or culture. My years of experience have led me to believe that there is nothing more precious than our emotional and physical health, and the emotional and physical health of those we love.
Hello and welcome! I am a licensed psychologist with over 40 years of experience. I work with preschoolers, children, adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger management, and identity issues whether they be around sexuality, gender, religion or culture. My years of experience have led me to believe that there is nothing more precious than our emotional and physical health, and the emotional and physical health of those we love.
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