Aetna Therapists in La Mesa, CA
Connie Padera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91942 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with substance use or disordered eating habits? Or maybe you need some guidance on self-esteem or relationship issues? It's okay to not be okay, and I'm here to help you through whatever life has brought your way. I believe in treating each these issues from a whole person perspective, and will work with you to enrich all areas of your well-being. Through openhearted and compassionate communication, we will create a safe space for you to mindfully explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and identify which among them no longer serve you.
Are you struggling with substance use or disordered eating habits? Or maybe you need some guidance on self-esteem or relationship issues? It's okay to not be okay, and I'm here to help you through whatever life has brought your way. I believe in treating each these issues from a whole person perspective, and will work with you to enrich all areas of your well-being. Through openhearted and compassionate communication, we will create a safe space for you to mindfully explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and identify which among them no longer serve you.
Cassidy Taylor Mangio-Gonzales
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, 131737
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91942
I wanted to take a moment to share a bit about my background and approach as your therapist. I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with nearly four years of experience in the field. Over this time, I have had the opportunity to work in various settings, including inpatient treatment facilities and with individuals facing extreme crises. My experiences have shaped my passion for helping others and my commitment to serving the community. I am working toward obtaining my license by the end of the year, with 3,500 hours completed out of the required 3,000.
I wanted to take a moment to share a bit about my background and approach as your therapist. I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with nearly four years of experience in the field. Over this time, I have had the opportunity to work in various settings, including inpatient treatment facilities and with individuals facing extreme crises. My experiences have shaped my passion for helping others and my commitment to serving the community. I am working toward obtaining my license by the end of the year, with 3,500 hours completed out of the required 3,000.
Kenya Taylor has more than 20 years of experience in mental health while including anxiety and depression interventions for chronic health conditions, pain management, first responders and their families, women's health, and successful aging to enhance individual, couples and family therapy. She continues to promote wellness in urban, rural and suburban communities.
Kenya Taylor has more than 20 years of experience in mental health while including anxiety and depression interventions for chronic health conditions, pain management, first responders and their families, women's health, and successful aging to enhance individual, couples and family therapy. She continues to promote wellness in urban, rural and suburban communities.
Grow Through Life Counseling La Mesa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91942
Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in La Mesa, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during the various stages of life to be healthier.
Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in La Mesa, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during the various stages of life to be healthier.
Our emotional health is so important. It affects how we navigate each day — from how we perform at work to how we interact with the people in our lives. Depression, anxiety, and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) can be debilitating and keep us from experiencing healthy and fulfilling relationships. Trauma, abuse and self-injurious behavior, both in the past and going on today, also have a huge affect on how we function. And issues in our relationships can stop us from moving forward – whether it’s our marriage, with our children or family members or our friends. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am trained to help
Our emotional health is so important. It affects how we navigate each day — from how we perform at work to how we interact with the people in our lives. Depression, anxiety, and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) can be debilitating and keep us from experiencing healthy and fulfilling relationships. Trauma, abuse and self-injurious behavior, both in the past and going on today, also have a huge affect on how we function. And issues in our relationships can stop us from moving forward – whether it’s our marriage, with our children or family members or our friends. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am trained to help
Do you want to be heard, understood, and create positive changes in your life? People generally do, and these qualities are important when seeking out a therapist. Establishing rapport to ensure I am a good professional fit is central to my approach. The foundation of my approach is helping patients identify their strengths so they can utilize them in their daily lives. At the end of the day you're an expert in your own life and I collaborate with you to identify what's going on to help create change.
Do you want to be heard, understood, and create positive changes in your life? People generally do, and these qualities are important when seeking out a therapist. Establishing rapport to ensure I am a good professional fit is central to my approach. The foundation of my approach is helping patients identify their strengths so they can utilize them in their daily lives. At the end of the day you're an expert in your own life and I collaborate with you to identify what's going on to help create change.
I have been in private psychological practice for over 30 years specializing in Marital and Relational therapy, Family problem interventions, Adolescents, and in the treatment of Sexual and Substance Abuse, and family therapy related to these issues. I have a broad range of training and utilize multiple modalities in the course of assisting my clients toward growth and personal change. I also assist clients with value related questions and am helpful for those looking for a "Christian Therapist". Further, I have extensive experience in dealing with the issues of aging, serious health issue, terminal illness, and chronic pain.
I have been in private psychological practice for over 30 years specializing in Marital and Relational therapy, Family problem interventions, Adolescents, and in the treatment of Sexual and Substance Abuse, and family therapy related to these issues. I have a broad range of training and utilize multiple modalities in the course of assisting my clients toward growth and personal change. I also assist clients with value related questions and am helpful for those looking for a "Christian Therapist". Further, I have extensive experience in dealing with the issues of aging, serious health issue, terminal illness, and chronic pain.
Chelsea Connell, PMHNP, is dedicated to helping individuals across California navigate their mental health journey with compassion and clinical expertise. Specializing in a broad range of psychiatric conditions, she serves patients from children and teens to adults and seniors, offering personalized care tailored to meet each persons unique needs. Whether it's treating depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder, Chelseas approach emphasizes the use of medication as one of many tools to support mental wellness, ensuring that her patients receive comprehensive care that addresses both symptoms and underlying causes.
Chelsea Connell, PMHNP, is dedicated to helping individuals across California navigate their mental health journey with compassion and clinical expertise. Specializing in a broad range of psychiatric conditions, she serves patients from children and teens to adults and seniors, offering personalized care tailored to meet each persons unique needs. Whether it's treating depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder, Chelseas approach emphasizes the use of medication as one of many tools to support mental wellness, ensuring that her patients receive comprehensive care that addresses both symptoms and underlying causes.
Erica is particularly passionate about working with clients facing midlife transitions, trauma, and women’s issues. She understands the profound impact these life stages and experiences can have on overall wellbeing, and she works closely with clients to help them process emotions, build resilience, and regain a sense of balance. Her expertise also extends to treating anxiety, depression, and couples’ issues, where she utilizes evidencebased therapies to foster communication, healing, and growth within relationships.
Erica is particularly passionate about working with clients facing midlife transitions, trauma, and women’s issues. She understands the profound impact these life stages and experiences can have on overall wellbeing, and she works closely with clients to help them process emotions, build resilience, and regain a sense of balance. Her expertise also extends to treating anxiety, depression, and couples’ issues, where she utilizes evidencebased therapies to foster communication, healing, and growth within relationships.
If you're in a place where you're feeling stuck, worried, anxious and struggling with decisions then therapy may be the place for you to gain clarity. I strive to help clients develop insight and build new skills in order to live a more authentic and happy life. I work with adults struggling with a variety of issues and needs including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, stress management, and life exploration. Being compassionate and providing a safe space for clients are two values that inform me greatly of how I practice, as I believe we all need a safe space to be our authentic selves in order to heal.
If you're in a place where you're feeling stuck, worried, anxious and struggling with decisions then therapy may be the place for you to gain clarity. I strive to help clients develop insight and build new skills in order to live a more authentic and happy life. I work with adults struggling with a variety of issues and needs including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, stress management, and life exploration. Being compassionate and providing a safe space for clients are two values that inform me greatly of how I practice, as I believe we all need a safe space to be our authentic selves in order to heal.
Terri Kisselovich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2005. She was awarded both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work at San Diego State University. Terri utilizes a framework of the biopsychosocial model, which looks at the “whole person,” meaning the connections between biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors. Life can be difficult sometimes, and everyone may need help navigating their path. Terri can help create a blueprint along this journey of healing using evidenced based practices of cognitive based therapy, dialectical based therapy.
Terri Kisselovich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2005. She was awarded both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work at San Diego State University. Terri utilizes a framework of the biopsychosocial model, which looks at the “whole person,” meaning the connections between biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors. Life can be difficult sometimes, and everyone may need help navigating their path. Terri can help create a blueprint along this journey of healing using evidenced based practices of cognitive based therapy, dialectical based therapy.
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I am a compassionate and empathetic therapist who specializes in supporting your mental health and personal growth. My passion revolves around enhancing relationships, setting boundaries, and communication skills. I utilize my expertise to tailor therapy sessions to meet the unique needs of each client, providing them with effective tools and strategies to navigate their specific challenges.
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Matthew Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91942
Hello, I'm Matthew, a registered Associate MFT who is dedicated and compassionate, and believes in the powerful impact of connection and understanding. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I have vast experience with different client challenges such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and different personality disorders.
Hello, I'm Matthew, a registered Associate MFT who is dedicated and compassionate, and believes in the powerful impact of connection and understanding. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I have vast experience with different client challenges such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and different personality disorders.
Kelly Fait is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California, Ohio, and Tennessee. She specializes in women's mental health, with a special interest in anxiety, ADHD, grief, relationships, and major life transitions. Kelly takes a holistic, person-centered approach to help women identify their values and actively apply them into a lifestyle that integrates nutrition, movement, hormone balancing, self-expression, and healthy relationships for optimum daily functioning. Kelly lives in San Diego, CA and offers in-office, virtual, and walk & talk therapy sessions.
Kelly Fait is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California, Ohio, and Tennessee. She specializes in women's mental health, with a special interest in anxiety, ADHD, grief, relationships, and major life transitions. Kelly takes a holistic, person-centered approach to help women identify their values and actively apply them into a lifestyle that integrates nutrition, movement, hormone balancing, self-expression, and healthy relationships for optimum daily functioning. Kelly lives in San Diego, CA and offers in-office, virtual, and walk & talk therapy sessions.
Christina Vlasis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91942
I am accepting new clients in my La Mesa office and Rancho Bernardo office. I work with adults. I believe that everyone has the answers within themselves and just need someone to sit with them as they explore possibilities. After exploring what you want to get from therapy, we will collaboratively build a client plan using MAPS goals for the purpose of helping you reach your goals and improve your mental health and wellbeing.
I am accepting new clients in my La Mesa office and Rancho Bernardo office. I work with adults. I believe that everyone has the answers within themselves and just need someone to sit with them as they explore possibilities. After exploring what you want to get from therapy, we will collaboratively build a client plan using MAPS goals for the purpose of helping you reach your goals and improve your mental health and wellbeing.
My name is Wesley Ervin, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist living in small town Lemoore, California. I work with adolescents and adults, specializing in anxiety, stress, depression, and queer identity. I work with queer therapy, geek therapy, and an eclectic approach including CCT, CBT, and EFT. I enjoy working with all sorts of clients but tend to be a better fit for queer clients and those who enjoy nerdy interests. I have experience working with a variety of identities withing the LGBTQ+ community, and especially enjoy working with my gender expansive siblings to help them with their transitions.
My name is Wesley Ervin, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist living in small town Lemoore, California. I work with adolescents and adults, specializing in anxiety, stress, depression, and queer identity. I work with queer therapy, geek therapy, and an eclectic approach including CCT, CBT, and EFT. I enjoy working with all sorts of clients but tend to be a better fit for queer clients and those who enjoy nerdy interests. I have experience working with a variety of identities withing the LGBTQ+ community, and especially enjoy working with my gender expansive siblings to help them with their transitions.
Hello, my name is Ryan. I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist practicing in San Diego, California. I am glad that you are reaching out by just reading this, thank you. You already have great strengths and talents which can be amplified in therapy. I guide people towards health with deep care while exploring your strengths and your wounds of the mind and heart.
Hello, my name is Ryan. I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist practicing in San Diego, California. I am glad that you are reaching out by just reading this, thank you. You already have great strengths and talents which can be amplified in therapy. I guide people towards health with deep care while exploring your strengths and your wounds of the mind and heart.
My passion is to empower those that have not found their potential. We all have our own stories and experiences which makes us perfect candidates for success when we have the right support. Whether you have lived it, experienced it or witnessed it, the effects of trauma are devastating. Quit beating yourself up. It is time to heal. With 20 years experience in addiction and over 10 working with trauma, it is time to recover from the past, survive the present, and flourish into the future. It all starts with you.
My passion is to empower those that have not found their potential. We all have our own stories and experiences which makes us perfect candidates for success when we have the right support. Whether you have lived it, experienced it or witnessed it, the effects of trauma are devastating. Quit beating yourself up. It is time to heal. With 20 years experience in addiction and over 10 working with trauma, it is time to recover from the past, survive the present, and flourish into the future. It all starts with you.
Nina Hebert @ Grow Through Life Counseling
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91942
Hello! I provide therapy for children, teens and families. I have experience in private practice, school-based and community mental health settings, as well as grief support programs. I am dedicated to empowering clients through culturally sensitive, holistic, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practices. I am committed to providing an inclusive and affirming environment for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients. With a focus on building strong therapeutic relationships, I meet clients where they are and fostering a supportive environment for growth.
Hello! I provide therapy for children, teens and families. I have experience in private practice, school-based and community mental health settings, as well as grief support programs. I am dedicated to empowering clients through culturally sensitive, holistic, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practices. I am committed to providing an inclusive and affirming environment for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients. With a focus on building strong therapeutic relationships, I meet clients where they are and fostering a supportive environment for growth.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91942
Mental health, addiction and traumas can be treated with the appropriate psychotherapy. With thirteen years of experience in the field, I have had the opportunity to work with clients who have different problems, needs and objectives. People of all ages, ethnicities and cultures; therefore, giving me the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding on how to detect and treat various conditions. Psychotherapy helps people to go through a recovery process without problems.
Mental health, addiction and traumas can be treated with the appropriate psychotherapy. With thirteen years of experience in the field, I have had the opportunity to work with clients who have different problems, needs and objectives. People of all ages, ethnicities and cultures; therefore, giving me the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding on how to detect and treat various conditions. Psychotherapy helps people to go through a recovery process without problems.
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