Existential Therapists in La Jolla, CA
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"Perhaps strength doesn't reside in having never been broken but in the courage required to grow in the broken places" I believe that pursuing and seeking out help through therapy is an act of bravery. It is my privilege as a therapist to help guide individuals through difficult times in order to help them find meaning and resilience. My experience as both a nurse and a therapist gives me a unique open-minded perspective in empathetically addressing issues for clients in both short and long-term therapy.
"Perhaps strength doesn't reside in having never been broken but in the courage required to grow in the broken places" I believe that pursuing and seeking out help through therapy is an act of bravery. It is my privilege as a therapist to help guide individuals through difficult times in order to help them find meaning and resilience. My experience as both a nurse and a therapist gives me a unique open-minded perspective in empathetically addressing issues for clients in both short and long-term therapy.
![Photo of Gunjani Patel Oza, MA, NCC, LPCC, LMHC, CISM, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/419a721a-b9ce-40af-94c9-2ddd571a384d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Gunjani Patel Oza
Counselor, MA, NCC, LPCC, LMHC, CISM
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am passionate about my work and take great pride in the therapeutic relationships I have built overtime with my clients, which is why I believe in tailoring counseling to each individuals unique needs. Therapy is most effective when a trusting relationship exists between a counselor & the client. Some relationships hurt us while others are meant to heal. I believe that my job isn't to tell you what to do or how you live your life but to provide a safe, trusting environment where you express yourself & have an experience of being listened to without judgment & together we come up with creative solutions.
Welcome! I am passionate about my work and take great pride in the therapeutic relationships I have built overtime with my clients, which is why I believe in tailoring counseling to each individuals unique needs. Therapy is most effective when a trusting relationship exists between a counselor & the client. Some relationships hurt us while others are meant to heal. I believe that my job isn't to tell you what to do or how you live your life but to provide a safe, trusting environment where you express yourself & have an experience of being listened to without judgment & together we come up with creative solutions.
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Gail Braverman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
I'm Gail Braverman, a Marriage and Family Therapist, group facilitator, and workshop presenter. For over 25 years, I have been privileged to partner with people as they have successfully navigated the changes, transitions, and crises of their lives. My clients describe me as warm, realistic, and caring, someone who has a good sense of humor.
I'm Gail Braverman, a Marriage and Family Therapist, group facilitator, and workshop presenter. For over 25 years, I have been privileged to partner with people as they have successfully navigated the changes, transitions, and crises of their lives. My clients describe me as warm, realistic, and caring, someone who has a good sense of humor.
![Photo of Charles E Nelson, PhD, MFT, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7c3f3814-8966-49ec-ba54-0bb0deeb17ba/3/320x400.jpeg)
Charlie is recognized as a seasoned, direct, warm, ethical, "practical" therapist with experience since 1973. He's licensed as both Psychologist & Marriage and Family Therapist, competently helping individuals, couples, and families. Along with a broad general practice, he also specializes in:
Relationship Issues (premarital & marital problems, communication, co-parenting, financial stress, affairs, infidelity, divorce, sexual health);
Substance Abuse and Behavioral addictions (alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, codependence, ACOA, enabling, gambling, "sex addiction", out of control sexual behavior);
Trauma Recovery (crime victims, post traumatic stress, loss, death, dying, grief, identity theft);
Men's Issues: ("Men behaving badly", fatherhood, communication problems, intimacy concerns).
Charlie is recognized as a seasoned, direct, warm, ethical, "practical" therapist with experience since 1973. He's licensed as both Psychologist & Marriage and Family Therapist, competently helping individuals, couples, and families. Along with a broad general practice, he also specializes in:
Relationship Issues (premarital & marital problems, communication, co-parenting, financial stress, affairs, infidelity, divorce, sexual health);
Substance Abuse and Behavioral addictions (alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, codependence, ACOA, enabling, gambling, "sex addiction", out of control sexual behavior);
Trauma Recovery (crime victims, post traumatic stress, loss, death, dying, grief, identity theft);
Men's Issues: ("Men behaving badly", fatherhood, communication problems, intimacy concerns).
![Photo of Samuel A. Newman, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e846c82-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you struggling with relationships? Do you need help recovering from a traumatic event? Do you often feel sad and low on energy? Are you searching for ways to be more emotionally stable and less shut down? For over 25 years I have worked with individuals, couples, and families on a range of issues including substance abuse, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, codependency, couples counseling, pre-martial counseling and more. In a highly personalized and collaborative treatment style, I help people understand the deeper reasons for why difficulties keep repeating over and over.
Are you struggling with relationships? Do you need help recovering from a traumatic event? Do you often feel sad and low on energy? Are you searching for ways to be more emotionally stable and less shut down? For over 25 years I have worked with individuals, couples, and families on a range of issues including substance abuse, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, codependency, couples counseling, pre-martial counseling and more. In a highly personalized and collaborative treatment style, I help people understand the deeper reasons for why difficulties keep repeating over and over.
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Joseph Edwards LMFT Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037
If you find that you or your child are struggling with unique and painful challenges, I am qualified to help. I do so by using clinical knowledge, compassion, respect, and humor to create a safe therapeutic environment for my clients to learn about and improve themselves. I have been working in the mental health field since 2006, and I've been working as a Therapist since 2010. Also, I am currently the Clinical Supervisor at a psychosis prevention clinic. I treat clients who have experienced severe mental illness (SMI) ranging from mood and anxiety disorders to chronic schizophrenia.
If you find that you or your child are struggling with unique and painful challenges, I am qualified to help. I do so by using clinical knowledge, compassion, respect, and humor to create a safe therapeutic environment for my clients to learn about and improve themselves. I have been working in the mental health field since 2006, and I've been working as a Therapist since 2010. Also, I am currently the Clinical Supervisor at a psychosis prevention clinic. I treat clients who have experienced severe mental illness (SMI) ranging from mood and anxiety disorders to chronic schizophrenia.
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. I also have a special interest in helping families resolve hurt and conflict.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. I also have a special interest in helping families resolve hurt and conflict.
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Thank you for visiting my Psychology Today profile. I am a licensed clinical psychologist serving the greater San Diego area. I work primarily with those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, grief/loss, and life transitions. I employ an eclectic therapeutic approach drawing upon a number of different healing modalities and traditions to fit your unique circumstances. I provide a safe, warm, supportive, and collaborative environment to help you achieve your goals.
Thank you for visiting my Psychology Today profile. I am a licensed clinical psychologist serving the greater San Diego area. I work primarily with those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, grief/loss, and life transitions. I employ an eclectic therapeutic approach drawing upon a number of different healing modalities and traditions to fit your unique circumstances. I provide a safe, warm, supportive, and collaborative environment to help you achieve your goals.
![Photo of Alyssa Lloyd, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4a6acb5e-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Now offering NEO Emotional Release, in person sessions! This is a profound integrative therapy that combines somatics, psychotherapy, bodywork, breathwork, hypnosis, and other progressive modalities. I take a whole person wellness approach that combines western and eastern modalities. Whether you are dealing with a mental health diagnosis, challenging emotions, a life transition, relationship issues, or simply seeking greater personal growth and joy, you deserve support along the way. I look forward to hearing your story and helping you learn concrete and lasting skills to improve your mental health and overall quality of life.
Now offering NEO Emotional Release, in person sessions! This is a profound integrative therapy that combines somatics, psychotherapy, bodywork, breathwork, hypnosis, and other progressive modalities. I take a whole person wellness approach that combines western and eastern modalities. Whether you are dealing with a mental health diagnosis, challenging emotions, a life transition, relationship issues, or simply seeking greater personal growth and joy, you deserve support along the way. I look forward to hearing your story and helping you learn concrete and lasting skills to improve your mental health and overall quality of life.
![Photo of Irene Carol Weiss, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e793002-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
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.
![Photo of Linda S. Rose, PsyD, LPCC, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f8ae644-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Linda S. Rose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LPCC, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction and/or low self-esteem? Do you long to be in a healthy, committed relationship but don't know how? With 30 years' experience, I offer inspired, compassionate counseling for women, men, and teens that will assist you with identifying and overcoming barriers to your well-being. I use an integrative approach tailored to your specific goals. For individuals, I offer expertise in healing the issues of adult children of alcoholics, adult children of narcissistic parents, abuse, depression, anxiety, addiction, codependency, and coping with mental illness in a family member.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction and/or low self-esteem? Do you long to be in a healthy, committed relationship but don't know how? With 30 years' experience, I offer inspired, compassionate counseling for women, men, and teens that will assist you with identifying and overcoming barriers to your well-being. I use an integrative approach tailored to your specific goals. For individuals, I offer expertise in healing the issues of adult children of alcoholics, adult children of narcissistic parents, abuse, depression, anxiety, addiction, codependency, and coping with mental illness in a family member.
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Do you hear your inner critic telling you “I am not good enough; I am not worth it?” Does it feel overwhelming to experience uncertainty in everyday life and relationships? Does it feel as though you “have not been yourself lately”, feeling sad or anxious longer or deeper than you expected? Do you desire to have healthier relationships? I hear you. My hope is to help you have greater quality of life, and achieve healing. Whether you wish to become a happier person, to feel less anxious, more confident, have better relationships, stop an unhealthy habit, or to simply understand yourself better, I can help you achieve this.
Do you hear your inner critic telling you “I am not good enough; I am not worth it?” Does it feel overwhelming to experience uncertainty in everyday life and relationships? Does it feel as though you “have not been yourself lately”, feeling sad or anxious longer or deeper than you expected? Do you desire to have healthier relationships? I hear you. My hope is to help you have greater quality of life, and achieve healing. Whether you wish to become a happier person, to feel less anxious, more confident, have better relationships, stop an unhealthy habit, or to simply understand yourself better, I can help you achieve this.
![Photo of Dr. Edward L. De La Loza - Mental Health 365, Inc., EdD, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e05b8640-55c9-4c66-a052-c72ec1086a58/1/320x400.jpeg)
Mental Health 365, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037
Edward L. De La Loza, EdD, LCSW: Are you prepared to explore a revitalized sense of self-control through a compassionate and methodical approach to therapy? Can your life be enhanced by acquiring knowledge about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the unique Seven Dimensions of Transformational Living (7-DTL) that are specific to you? Do you take pleasure in feeling empowered and are you receptive to learning? If you respond affirmatively to these inquiries, you can acquire the capability to be healthy, thrive, strive, and surpass your current limitation.
Edward L. De La Loza, EdD, LCSW: Are you prepared to explore a revitalized sense of self-control through a compassionate and methodical approach to therapy? Can your life be enhanced by acquiring knowledge about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the unique Seven Dimensions of Transformational Living (7-DTL) that are specific to you? Do you take pleasure in feeling empowered and are you receptive to learning? If you respond affirmatively to these inquiries, you can acquire the capability to be healthy, thrive, strive, and surpass your current limitation.
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Christopher M Grasso
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LAADC
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037
I imagine what you are seeking is some reassurance, some validation, some form of guidance, or maybe just some clarity in an unclear world. If you are feeling isolated and confused about the emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that you cannot explain nor escape and feeling less and less in control, or just plain sick and tired of being sick and tired….call me right now for a free consultation. Please allow me to help navigate your journey of self discovery.
I imagine what you are seeking is some reassurance, some validation, some form of guidance, or maybe just some clarity in an unclear world. If you are feeling isolated and confused about the emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that you cannot explain nor escape and feeling less and less in control, or just plain sick and tired of being sick and tired….call me right now for a free consultation. Please allow me to help navigate your journey of self discovery.
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Kristina Alvarez
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Kristina. I love to help people overcome obstacles in their lives, including but not limited to relationship problems, anxiety, low moods, work burnout, major life transitions, or self-esteem issues.
Hi, my name is Kristina. I love to help people overcome obstacles in their lives, including but not limited to relationship problems, anxiety, low moods, work burnout, major life transitions, or self-esteem issues.
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Jennifer Warkentin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm currently offering video sessions for clients in California, Colorado, and Florida. Doing sessions via a secure and confidential website means you can have therapy from anywhere. I absolutely love my job as a therapist and enjoy being able to help others reach a high level of satisfaction in their careers and personal relationships. My approach is mostly collaborative-I believe in tailoring treatment plans for each individual with their input. My training started in medical family therapy and I have a strong background in treating anxiety, depression, addictions, and eating disorders.
Hello! I'm currently offering video sessions for clients in California, Colorado, and Florida. Doing sessions via a secure and confidential website means you can have therapy from anywhere. I absolutely love my job as a therapist and enjoy being able to help others reach a high level of satisfaction in their careers and personal relationships. My approach is mostly collaborative-I believe in tailoring treatment plans for each individual with their input. My training started in medical family therapy and I have a strong background in treating anxiety, depression, addictions, and eating disorders.
![Photo of Rizi Timane, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ea3c3240-b7c1-426a-8dd8-55f9d87ea618/1/320x400.png)
My therapeutic approach for practice is a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused therapy to provide education on how individuals’ thoughts, feelings, and behavioral patterns might affect self-reflecting and relationships with others. Another key element of my practice is to highlight how trauma can affect individuals’ viewpoints toward future goals. I am also fully aware of the importance of tailoring my treatment modalities to meet each individual's specific needs, which is why I use a client-centered approach. Together we will focus on breaking unhelpful patterns that hinder growth and quality of life.
My therapeutic approach for practice is a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused therapy to provide education on how individuals’ thoughts, feelings, and behavioral patterns might affect self-reflecting and relationships with others. Another key element of my practice is to highlight how trauma can affect individuals’ viewpoints toward future goals. I am also fully aware of the importance of tailoring my treatment modalities to meet each individual's specific needs, which is why I use a client-centered approach. Together we will focus on breaking unhelpful patterns that hinder growth and quality of life.
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Ann M. MacKenzie
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037
I am an integrative psychotherapist based in North County San Diego. I specialize in working with adults looking for a mind-body-spirit approach, and who want to make lifestyle changes that support their progress in therapy. Issues I frequently work with are depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, relationship & family stress, substance abuse, and spirituality. I often work with people who have tried traditional approaches like talk therapy and medications, but have failed to experience the results they were looking for.
I am an integrative psychotherapist based in North County San Diego. I specialize in working with adults looking for a mind-body-spirit approach, and who want to make lifestyle changes that support their progress in therapy. Issues I frequently work with are depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, relationship & family stress, substance abuse, and spirituality. I often work with people who have tried traditional approaches like talk therapy and medications, but have failed to experience the results they were looking for.
![Photo of Troy McKinney, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c0f071f-6711-40b6-ba01-a0cc3dfbad09/3/320x400.png)
Your life is filtered through the lens of your mental world. Your mind is a beautiful and wonderful thing. Sometimes (often) a multitude of factors impact your mind's structure and can create patterns that are unhelpful to the life you want to live. But there's hope! Through personal connection and scientific observations, we have found tools, techniques and gained a better understanding of how to overcome the issues that bother us most. I became a therapist only after I experienced the incredible healing power of therapy for myself.
Your life is filtered through the lens of your mental world. Your mind is a beautiful and wonderful thing. Sometimes (often) a multitude of factors impact your mind's structure and can create patterns that are unhelpful to the life you want to live. But there's hope! Through personal connection and scientific observations, we have found tools, techniques and gained a better understanding of how to overcome the issues that bother us most. I became a therapist only after I experienced the incredible healing power of therapy for myself.
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Rolling with Life Counseling & Coaching
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
If you identify as a healer, artist, nerd, or lifelong learner seeking to find purpose, explore career decision-making, manage your ADHD, and/or heal from anxiety, depression, or trauma—I would love to connect with you. You can expect an understanding, inclusive, and exploratory approach to help educate and empower you to grow and heal.
If you identify as a healer, artist, nerd, or lifelong learner seeking to find purpose, explore career decision-making, manage your ADHD, and/or heal from anxiety, depression, or trauma—I would love to connect with you. You can expect an understanding, inclusive, and exploratory approach to help educate and empower you to grow and heal.
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