Intervention Therapists in La Mesa, CA

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Behavioral Health Consultant
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, ACSW, Admin
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941
Remember that the change starts with you! Being aware of past issues may lead to unwanted emotions or behaviors that can affect your present life. Instead of letting these past issues affect your self-esteem, try to improve them and see them as "Hero" badges. By taking the time to explore these issues and seeking guidance, you can have more control over your emotions and behaviors. I'm here to support your mind, body, and spirit, so don't hesitate to reach out if you need help.
Remember that the change starts with you! Being aware of past issues may lead to unwanted emotions or behaviors that can affect your present life. Instead of letting these past issues affect your self-esteem, try to improve them and see them as "Hero" badges. By taking the time to explore these issues and seeking guidance, you can have more control over your emotions and behaviors. I'm here to support your mind, body, and spirit, so don't hesitate to reach out if you need help.
(619) 279-5643 View (619) 279-5643
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Jodi Ashton, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91941
I am a therapist who uses practical knowledge, is interactive, and solution-focused. My treatment approach is to provide support and feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns.
I am a therapist who uses practical knowledge, is interactive, and solution-focused. My treatment approach is to provide support and feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns.
(619) 493-4398 View (619) 493-4398
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Irenda Rios Immigration Evaluation Evaluaciones Inmigracion
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.
(619) 304-3617 View (619) 304-3617
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Dr. Edward Ramos
Pastoral Counselor, LCMFC, RBT, MBT, BAC, ACM
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91942  (Online Only)
Are you feeling sad? distressed? overwhelmed? hurt ? betrayed? You are not alone. Let me help you. It takes courage to reach out for help and you are brave for taking this courageous step. It's certainly not easy, but there is hope. Lets go together to God to find love & healing. True healing begins when the pain is addressed where you can start your healing process. I bring a compassionate, collaborative, non-judgmental, strength based approach to marriage and family counseling to restore your relationships. As a Christian Counselor I utilize the Bible, prayer, effective curriculum, personal and professional experience to help you.
Are you feeling sad? distressed? overwhelmed? hurt ? betrayed? You are not alone. Let me help you. It takes courage to reach out for help and you are brave for taking this courageous step. It's certainly not easy, but there is hope. Lets go together to God to find love & healing. True healing begins when the pain is addressed where you can start your healing process. I bring a compassionate, collaborative, non-judgmental, strength based approach to marriage and family counseling to restore your relationships. As a Christian Counselor I utilize the Bible, prayer, effective curriculum, personal and professional experience to help you.
(619) 505-3686 View (619) 505-3686
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Virgina (Ginny) Powell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91942  (Online Only)
After 30 years of practice, I remain excited about new clients, new treatment approaches, and the joy of a client leaving my office with a smile and thank-you. I believe in being in the moment, being present, creating true and authentic contact, and facilitating opportunities for my clients to develop deeper understandings and practical skills. I work with a wide range of human problems, and enjoy the diversity that my practice has deliberately maintained. I work in an eclectic manner. I think meditation, laughter and play, are great for what ails us.
After 30 years of practice, I remain excited about new clients, new treatment approaches, and the joy of a client leaving my office with a smile and thank-you. I believe in being in the moment, being present, creating true and authentic contact, and facilitating opportunities for my clients to develop deeper understandings and practical skills. I work with a wide range of human problems, and enjoy the diversity that my practice has deliberately maintained. I work in an eclectic manner. I think meditation, laughter and play, are great for what ails us.
(619) 377-8842 View (619) 377-8842
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Keziyah Mack
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91942
Hello, I'm Keziyah. I have experience working with children, adolescents and their families working through a wide range of general and extreme life stressors. As a Navy Veteran, I also have a passion for working with active duty and veterans alike to assist in processing current and previous experiences while serving our country. ​I have an interest in working with BIPOC populations. Navigating the world through the lens as a POC, veteran, and woman, I would like to be a sense of support for those who lack representation, and who would like to feel seen and heard.
Hello, I'm Keziyah. I have experience working with children, adolescents and their families working through a wide range of general and extreme life stressors. As a Navy Veteran, I also have a passion for working with active duty and veterans alike to assist in processing current and previous experiences while serving our country. ​I have an interest in working with BIPOC populations. Navigating the world through the lens as a POC, veteran, and woman, I would like to be a sense of support for those who lack representation, and who would like to feel seen and heard.
(619) 815-8838 View (619) 815-8838
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Ethan John Messer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91942
Waitlist for new clients
I am currently accepting new clients for in-person counseling. I am able to provide counseling services for couples, families, individuals, children & adolescents. I have experience in helping individuals with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, suicidal thoughts and in counseling children who are experiencing negative effects from divorce and have extensive experience in working with children/adolescents in a wide variety of settings.
I am currently accepting new clients for in-person counseling. I am able to provide counseling services for couples, families, individuals, children & adolescents. I have experience in helping individuals with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, suicidal thoughts and in counseling children who are experiencing negative effects from divorce and have extensive experience in working with children/adolescents in a wide variety of settings.
(619) 536-0812 View (619) 536-0812
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Kelsey Barillas, LMFT, #133292
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91942  (Online Only)
How’s life? Want to talk about it? It can be hard to take the first step in finding a psychotherapist who is a good fit for you but, you’ve already gotten closer by exploring the web. Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and other Mental Health matters can be hard to manage and get in the way of having a peaceful and fulfilling life. If you or your teen/young adult are struggling with your emotional wellbeing, thoughts, feelings, or adjustments to life experiences, we can work together to look at how to make progress and the changes that you need to process some of the current matters you are facing.
How’s life? Want to talk about it? It can be hard to take the first step in finding a psychotherapist who is a good fit for you but, you’ve already gotten closer by exploring the web. Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and other Mental Health matters can be hard to manage and get in the way of having a peaceful and fulfilling life. If you or your teen/young adult are struggling with your emotional wellbeing, thoughts, feelings, or adjustments to life experiences, we can work together to look at how to make progress and the changes that you need to process some of the current matters you are facing.
(619) 375-5117 View (619) 375-5117
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Christina Vlasis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
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. I will collaboratively help clients build a client plan using MAPS goals for measuring gains for the purpose of helping clients reach their goals and improve their 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. I will collaboratively help clients build a client plan using MAPS goals for measuring gains for the purpose of helping clients reach their goals and improve their mental health and wellbeing.
(619) 393-4516 View (619) 393-4516
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Julie M Hayden
Psychologist, MRS, MACP, PsyD
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91942
Addiction is not a problem to be fixed, but rather a person. I have worked with many people with various addictions and realize that addressing one problem from one perspective is not enough. I specialize in getting to know a person first and then helping that person heal from past hurts, learn skills for problem-solving, improve communication, build strong relationships, practice ways to manage strong emotions, learn to slow down and change their harmful or intrusive thoughts, draw from their faith for strength, develop strong support systems, and with all this, hope of long-term recovery can become reality.
Addiction is not a problem to be fixed, but rather a person. I have worked with many people with various addictions and realize that addressing one problem from one perspective is not enough. I specialize in getting to know a person first and then helping that person heal from past hurts, learn skills for problem-solving, improve communication, build strong relationships, practice ways to manage strong emotions, learn to slow down and change their harmful or intrusive thoughts, draw from their faith for strength, develop strong support systems, and with all this, hope of long-term recovery can become reality.
(844) 262-8310 View (844) 262-8310
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Bannia Gomez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91942
My name is Bannia Gomez. I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. Hablo Español. Individuals, Couples, and Family Therapy. Adults only. Experience in the areas of depression, PTSD, anxiety, cultural stressors, domestic violence, stress, anger management, and so many other mental health stressors. I use a narrative approach where the client is allowed to tell their stories without feeling ashamed or judge.
My name is Bannia Gomez. I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. Hablo Español. Individuals, Couples, and Family Therapy. Adults only. Experience in the areas of depression, PTSD, anxiety, cultural stressors, domestic violence, stress, anger management, and so many other mental health stressors. I use a narrative approach where the client is allowed to tell their stories without feeling ashamed or judge.
(619) 966-4294 View (619) 966-4294
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Positive Change Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD, LCSW, LPCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91942
We look forward to working with you to reach your goals in therapy. Our compassionate therapists are trained in evidence-based practices, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, to help you meet your goals within a short amount of time. Whether you would like to attend therapy on your own, with your partner or as a family, our therapists are ready to make a difference. You can be rest assured you are entering a non-judgemental and supportive environment when you walk through our door. Call us today to begin making positive changes in your life.
We look forward to working with you to reach your goals in therapy. Our compassionate therapists are trained in evidence-based practices, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, to help you meet your goals within a short amount of time. Whether you would like to attend therapy on your own, with your partner or as a family, our therapists are ready to make a difference. You can be rest assured you are entering a non-judgemental and supportive environment when you walk through our door. Call us today to begin making positive changes in your life.
(619) 733-6414 View (619) 733-6414
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Shannon J. Oliveira
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91942
My goal as your therapist is to help you create a meaningful and enjoyable life. Whether you come to treatment to manage a pre-existing condition/diagnosis, or are looking to improve the relationships in your life; I am happy to assist you until you get to where you would like to be. In today's society; stress, anxiety, and depression can often take over our health, wellbeing, and relationships leaving one with an unsatisfactory life. In treatment we can explore the obstacles that are causing you pain or are holding you back from your full potential, and work together towards creating happiness and contentment.
My goal as your therapist is to help you create a meaningful and enjoyable life. Whether you come to treatment to manage a pre-existing condition/diagnosis, or are looking to improve the relationships in your life; I am happy to assist you until you get to where you would like to be. In today's society; stress, anxiety, and depression can often take over our health, wellbeing, and relationships leaving one with an unsatisfactory life. In treatment we can explore the obstacles that are causing you pain or are holding you back from your full potential, and work together towards creating happiness and contentment.
(707) 674-6193 View (707) 674-6193
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Lynda Onyshko
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91941
Hi, my name is Lynda Onyshko, and I'm based in Ventura County and working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adolescents, pre-teens, and adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, anger management, and relationship issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance therapy to help my clients make the most progress, start feeling better, and start the road to recovery! I work to build a powerful relationship between us with active listening. Setting goals include building communication skills to interact with you in a positive way.
Hi, my name is Lynda Onyshko, and I'm based in Ventura County and working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adolescents, pre-teens, and adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, anger management, and relationship issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance therapy to help my clients make the most progress, start feeling better, and start the road to recovery! I work to build a powerful relationship between us with active listening. Setting goals include building communication skills to interact with you in a positive way.
(661) 276-8053 View (661) 276-8053
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Ronald Offenstein
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91942
Hello, my name is Ron Offenstein, I am a California Licensed Psychologist, and I am trained and experienced in the evaluation and treatment of mood, anxiety, attention, and other psychological conditions arising from relationship and occupational experiences. I typically work with adults attempting to navigate relationships, family, and occupational conditions that have become overwhelming. I generally focus on reducing distress through finding coping strategies that work for an individual while increasing self-understanding.
Hello, my name is Ron Offenstein, I am a California Licensed Psychologist, and I am trained and experienced in the evaluation and treatment of mood, anxiety, attention, and other psychological conditions arising from relationship and occupational experiences. I typically work with adults attempting to navigate relationships, family, and occupational conditions that have become overwhelming. I generally focus on reducing distress through finding coping strategies that work for an individual while increasing self-understanding.
(619) 848-5574 View (619) 848-5574

More Therapists Nearby

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Lizeth V Ma
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91910
I firmly believe that client- therapist relationship is the number one intervention a clinician can provide.
I am a passionate clinical therapist who loves working with children, women, couples and families going through challenging times. Are you and your your child having trouble communicating? Are you and your spouse having trouble communicating? Do you see them going through a hard time, long to help but don't know how? Do you suffer from Bipolar Disorder? I am here for you. Do you feel undone by anxiety or depression and don't know how to "shake it off"? Please call today, My number one goal is to help in the most comfortable and holistic approach possible. It's OK, not to be OK. Together we can get there, one step at a time.
I firmly believe that client- therapist relationship is the number one intervention a clinician can provide.
I am a passionate clinical therapist who loves working with children, women, couples and families going through challenging times. Are you and your your child having trouble communicating? Are you and your spouse having trouble communicating? Do you see them going through a hard time, long to help but don't know how? Do you suffer from Bipolar Disorder? I am here for you. Do you feel undone by anxiety or depression and don't know how to "shake it off"? Please call today, My number one goal is to help in the most comfortable and holistic approach possible. It's OK, not to be OK. Together we can get there, one step at a time.
(858) 433-4356 View (858) 433-4356
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Lysette Etti-Eyong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92139
My clinical work has included anxiety, depression, and anger management, positive parenting support, ADHD support, crisis intervention, and stabilization support.
I am Lysette Etti-Eyong, a licensed Clinical Therapist with over 12 years of clinical experience in an outpatient mental health clinic. My clients have included children, adolescents, parents, and legal guardians. I approach therapy as a healing process with a passion for supporting individual growth and empowerment. I also have extensive experience providing family therapy to improve communication, solve family problems, and support a better-functioning home environment.
My clinical work has included anxiety, depression, and anger management, positive parenting support, ADHD support, crisis intervention, and stabilization support.
I am Lysette Etti-Eyong, a licensed Clinical Therapist with over 12 years of clinical experience in an outpatient mental health clinic. My clients have included children, adolescents, parents, and legal guardians. I approach therapy as a healing process with a passion for supporting individual growth and empowerment. I also have extensive experience providing family therapy to improve communication, solve family problems, and support a better-functioning home environment.
(669) 322-8416 View (669) 322-8416
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SM Interventions
MA, CIP
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101
CERTIFIED INTERVENTION PROFESSIONAL. An Intervention is the first step toward recovery. I specialize in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Interventions. I am a Master level Certified Intervention Professional with over 25 years experience conducting mental health, substance abuse, alcohol, and process addiction disorder interventions. When a loved one is suffering from depression, bipolar disorder or another mental health condition an intervention may be needed. I work with families getting their loved ones into treatment and provide services to help them restore their mental health. I travel nationally and internationally.
CERTIFIED INTERVENTION PROFESSIONAL. An Intervention is the first step toward recovery. I specialize in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Interventions. I am a Master level Certified Intervention Professional with over 25 years experience conducting mental health, substance abuse, alcohol, and process addiction disorder interventions. When a loved one is suffering from depression, bipolar disorder or another mental health condition an intervention may be needed. I work with families getting their loved ones into treatment and provide services to help them restore their mental health. I travel nationally and internationally.
(949) 656-4467 View (949) 656-4467
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Jennifer Lara
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103
I practice each intervention through distinctive situations my clients may experience when living with trauma and mental health which can develop symptoms of depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and co-occurring addictive disorders.
Childhood trauma can cripple us, it creates overpowering ‘intense’ emotions such as anxiety, depression, and anger when left unattended which begins to create physical symptoms to defend our bodies from the internal wounds. Has there ever been a time in your life where you have experienced this reaction? Are you experiencing these feelings based on current or past trauma from childhood, early teens, adolescence, adulthood, or as a senior? I aim to utilize a variety of actionable techniques to help reduce trauma related symptoms and make lasting changes in life.
I practice each intervention through distinctive situations my clients may experience when living with trauma and mental health which can develop symptoms of depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and co-occurring addictive disorders.
Childhood trauma can cripple us, it creates overpowering ‘intense’ emotions such as anxiety, depression, and anger when left unattended which begins to create physical symptoms to defend our bodies from the internal wounds. Has there ever been a time in your life where you have experienced this reaction? Are you experiencing these feelings based on current or past trauma from childhood, early teens, adolescence, adulthood, or as a senior? I aim to utilize a variety of actionable techniques to help reduce trauma related symptoms and make lasting changes in life.
(760) 214-9581 View (760) 214-9581
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Brice Hildreth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91913
I am well versed in crisis intervention and also treat depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.
Hello, my name is Brice Hildreth and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Every individual is unique and complex and I am adaptable to your needs in therapy. I greatly empathize with how your mental health can affect your overall well-being and ability to have satisfying and reciprocal relationships. I focus on building a strong therapeutic alliance using my wide range of experience and practice with you taking the lead in your journey to the outcomes and goals you seek. One of my passions is helping individuals understand the processes, thought patterns, and underlying causes of what is causing them distress in their life.
I am well versed in crisis intervention and also treat depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.
Hello, my name is Brice Hildreth and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Every individual is unique and complex and I am adaptable to your needs in therapy. I greatly empathize with how your mental health can affect your overall well-being and ability to have satisfying and reciprocal relationships. I focus on building a strong therapeutic alliance using my wide range of experience and practice with you taking the lead in your journey to the outcomes and goals you seek. One of my passions is helping individuals understand the processes, thought patterns, and underlying causes of what is causing them distress in their life.
(661) 449-2962 View (661) 449-2962
Intervention Therapists

How does an intervention work?

An intervention is a planned, structured meeting in which a person’s family or friends voice concerns about the person’s behavior and its consequences; the goal is for the person to accept treatment. In this meeting, the person’s loved ones (often with the guidance of a trained interventionist) share how the person’s behavior has harmed them and the consequences if the person refuses treatment. They collectively ask the person to accept a proposed treatment plan.

How effective are interventions?

There isn’t extensive research on the efficacy of interventions, in part because success is difficult to measure. Individuals often enter addiction treatment after an intervention, for example, but treatment itself may not work, especially if the person only begins due to external pressure from others rather than due to internal motivation to change. However, if all other attempts at helping someone have failed, an intervention may be worth exploring.

What are the limitations of interventions?

While a friend or family member’s intentions are in the right place in wanting to help a loved one through an intervention, there are significant limitations to the approach. The surprising nature of the event can make the person feel ambushed or judged. They may feel embarrassed or ashamed as a result, and relationships may be strained or broken. This can make it difficult for the individual to be receptive to the concerns of their loved ones and the interventionist.

Are there alternatives to interventions?

Rather than confronting a loved one through an intervention, an effective and less pressured approach is to create space for a caring, open, one-on-one conversation. This works best if the loved one asks open-ended questions, listens attentively to the answers, and frames their observations and statements with concern rather than judgment. More than one conversation may be needed, but change can take root over time.