Attachment-based Therapists in Lakeside, CA
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Stable Relationships, Equine Assisted Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakeside, CA 92040
When nothing you try is working and life just isn't getting any better, my horses and I can help. Your session will start with increasing awareness of your body and emotions through a series of mental exercises and physical movements. When we have identified the day's concern, we will move to the barn. You will be introduced to one of our well-trained horses and you will be taught the skills needed to make improvements in your life. This could include anything from standing and talking next to the horse all the way to interacting with the horse in a small arena.
When nothing you try is working and life just isn't getting any better, my horses and I can help. Your session will start with increasing awareness of your body and emotions through a series of mental exercises and physical movements. When we have identified the day's concern, we will move to the barn. You will be introduced to one of our well-trained horses and you will be taught the skills needed to make improvements in your life. This could include anything from standing and talking next to the horse all the way to interacting with the horse in a small arena.
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Child Adult Parenting Issue Postpartum Depression Anxiety Adhd Erin Robertson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lakeside, CA 92040
Hey there! I am so happy and honored that you came across my profile. It takes courage to seek help and I commend you for taking the first and hardest step. Many people who have come to me for support have faced difficulties with the transition to parenthood because, let’s face it, this journey can be THE hardest work! I have helped new moms and parents to navigate feelings of anger, sadness, irritability, excessive worry and fear, guilt, lack of interest in connecting with baby, changes in daily habits, trouble concentrating, withdrawal from friends and family, and even thoughts that feel scary. YOU are not alone!
Hey there! I am so happy and honored that you came across my profile. It takes courage to seek help and I commend you for taking the first and hardest step. Many people who have come to me for support have faced difficulties with the transition to parenthood because, let’s face it, this journey can be THE hardest work! I have helped new moms and parents to navigate feelings of anger, sadness, irritability, excessive worry and fear, guilt, lack of interest in connecting with baby, changes in daily habits, trouble concentrating, withdrawal from friends and family, and even thoughts that feel scary. YOU are not alone!
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I believe that a solid therapeutic relationship forms through partnership, commitment, and empowerment. I will be the therapist to partner with and empower you through various life events, stressors, or traumas you have previously experienced and currently experiencing. I am committed to helping and partnering with individuals experiencing Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Substance Abuse, Identity issues (LGBTQ+), and Career and Life issues/transitions.
I believe that a solid therapeutic relationship forms through partnership, commitment, and empowerment. I will be the therapist to partner with and empower you through various life events, stressors, or traumas you have previously experienced and currently experiencing. I am committed to helping and partnering with individuals experiencing Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Substance Abuse, Identity issues (LGBTQ+), and Career and Life issues/transitions.
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I see you and I want to help you see the potential value and goodness of all human beings, emphasize common human needs, and seek solely rational ways of solving human problems. I want to lift you up and celebrate you for all the work you put in every day. You and I will discover together the impact diversity, gender, and sexism, has had on your life and explore ways for you to make both personal and social change. You will identify your strengths which will help you recognize and embrace your own power.
I see you and I want to help you see the potential value and goodness of all human beings, emphasize common human needs, and seek solely rational ways of solving human problems. I want to lift you up and celebrate you for all the work you put in every day. You and I will discover together the impact diversity, gender, and sexism, has had on your life and explore ways for you to make both personal and social change. You will identify your strengths which will help you recognize and embrace your own power.
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Jacqueline Davis
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Lakeside, CA 92040
Hello, my name is Jacqueline Davis, and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor. I am passionate about helping people of all ages navigate through feelings of anxiety, stress, or any new life changes. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents who have experienced traumatic situations (child abuse, bullying, etc). I also have helped many new parents with the stress that comes from adjusting to understanding themselves in a parent role as well as understanding the behaviors of their child(ren).
Hello, my name is Jacqueline Davis, and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor. I am passionate about helping people of all ages navigate through feelings of anxiety, stress, or any new life changes. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents who have experienced traumatic situations (child abuse, bullying, etc). I also have helped many new parents with the stress that comes from adjusting to understanding themselves in a parent role as well as understanding the behaviors of their child(ren).
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Hello, My name is George A. Castro, LMFT and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I love to work with individuals, couples, and families. I work from a humanistic person-centered approach to therapy. Treating everyone with empathy, compassion, and respect for the challenges they may be facing. My expertise is in anxiety, depression, and trauma. My strength is working with young adults and teenagers. I work with all types of people in a strengths-based way. I work very well with young people and adults. I'm very comfortable treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and other life challenges.
Hello, My name is George A. Castro, LMFT and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I love to work with individuals, couples, and families. I work from a humanistic person-centered approach to therapy. Treating everyone with empathy, compassion, and respect for the challenges they may be facing. My expertise is in anxiety, depression, and trauma. My strength is working with young adults and teenagers. I work with all types of people in a strengths-based way. I work very well with young people and adults. I'm very comfortable treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and other life challenges.
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My name is Jeannette Hernandez-Nevarez, LMFT. I am committed to working with and supporting clients through challenges of emotions. I believe in working collaboratively with my client in identifying treatment and goals to reach a positive outcome through consistency and unconditional positive regard.
My name is Jeannette Hernandez-Nevarez, LMFT. I am committed to working with and supporting clients through challenges of emotions. I believe in working collaboratively with my client in identifying treatment and goals to reach a positive outcome through consistency and unconditional positive regard.
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Hello, I'm Cameron Lee, an accomplished change management supervisor, clinician (LCSW-114220), case manager, trainer, and consultant with over ten years of experience working with disenfranchised populations, from birth to death, and the workforce who support them. My approach to therapy centers on meeting you where you're at today and collaborating with you on creating a plan to better whatever stage of life or transition you're struggling with.
Hello, I'm Cameron Lee, an accomplished change management supervisor, clinician (LCSW-114220), case manager, trainer, and consultant with over ten years of experience working with disenfranchised populations, from birth to death, and the workforce who support them. My approach to therapy centers on meeting you where you're at today and collaborating with you on creating a plan to better whatever stage of life or transition you're struggling with.
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My name is Brittany and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Bay Area and supporting clients statewide via telehealth. I love working with adolescents, and adults, and I specialize in anxiety, perfectionism, depression, and self-esteem issues through a reflective and humanistic trauma-informed approach. My work is grounded in Anti-Racist and Feminist Scholarship, Polyvagal Theory, Relational Neurobiology, Mindfulness, and Attachment Theories.
My name is Brittany and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Bay Area and supporting clients statewide via telehealth. I love working with adolescents, and adults, and I specialize in anxiety, perfectionism, depression, and self-esteem issues through a reflective and humanistic trauma-informed approach. My work is grounded in Anti-Racist and Feminist Scholarship, Polyvagal Theory, Relational Neurobiology, Mindfulness, and Attachment Theories.
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I am licensed in California and have 8 years of professional work experience. My background includes helping clients with managing stress, anxiety, and depression, and I am also certified as an anger management counselor. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I enjoy working with clients to help them increase their motivation and confidence so they can have a more fulfilling and happier life. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I am here to support and empower you in your treatment journey.
I am licensed in California and have 8 years of professional work experience. My background includes helping clients with managing stress, anxiety, and depression, and I am also certified as an anger management counselor. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I enjoy working with clients to help them increase their motivation and confidence so they can have a more fulfilling and happier life. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I am here to support and empower you in your treatment journey.
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My name is Vicki Foster. I have an MFT license in Ca. I have been working with individual adults, adolescents, families, and couples for over 30 yrs. I have worked in every level of mental health care and have been teaching clinical Psychology courses at the graduate level for 17 yrs., as well. I am an eclectic therapist that draws from a wide range of theories, whichever one or combination would be most helpful in the resolution of the issues at hand.
My name is Vicki Foster. I have an MFT license in Ca. I have been working with individual adults, adolescents, families, and couples for over 30 yrs. I have worked in every level of mental health care and have been teaching clinical Psychology courses at the graduate level for 17 yrs., as well. I am an eclectic therapist that draws from a wide range of theories, whichever one or combination would be most helpful in the resolution of the issues at hand.
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My name is Mary Sheppard and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My overall approach to therapy is person centered, and I believe all individuals are unique and have their own personal values and ideals that can support self fulfillment. My therapeutic approach is heavily influenced by a humanistic theoretical framework. I also work in an integrated systems approach that is solution focused with a heavy emphasis on trauma, adverse childhood experiences, grief and loss and families with inter generational trauma.
My name is Mary Sheppard and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My overall approach to therapy is person centered, and I believe all individuals are unique and have their own personal values and ideals that can support self fulfillment. My therapeutic approach is heavily influenced by a humanistic theoretical framework. I also work in an integrated systems approach that is solution focused with a heavy emphasis on trauma, adverse childhood experiences, grief and loss and families with inter generational trauma.
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Hello, I'm Felicia Kelley, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Do you feel that your life needs more balance? Do you question your self-worth and identity? Are you realizing that you do so much for others and the various systems in your life that you forgot about you? I motivate children, teens, young adults, women and parents to build their self-esteem and overcome the hardship of living with anxiety and depression. Working together, we can build on healthy ways of coping with life stressors and find ways achieve your emotional goals.
Hello, I'm Felicia Kelley, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Do you feel that your life needs more balance? Do you question your self-worth and identity? Are you realizing that you do so much for others and the various systems in your life that you forgot about you? I motivate children, teens, young adults, women and parents to build their self-esteem and overcome the hardship of living with anxiety and depression. Working together, we can build on healthy ways of coping with life stressors and find ways achieve your emotional goals.
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Hi! I am Brynn Vawter, and I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of Fresno, CA offering telehealth services statewide. I have 3.5 years of experience in providing compassionate and professional mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults throughout the Central Valley. I have worked in both the school system and in community mental health serving children and adults with moderate to severe mental health symptoms and diagnosis.
Hi! I am Brynn Vawter, and I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of Fresno, CA offering telehealth services statewide. I have 3.5 years of experience in providing compassionate and professional mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults throughout the Central Valley. I have worked in both the school system and in community mental health serving children and adults with moderate to severe mental health symptoms and diagnosis.
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Brainspotting Trauma Therapist Giselle Laguna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
El Cajon, CA 92021
Welcome to my page! Are you struggling with trauma, anxiety, pain, relationship challenges, or cultural barriers? It can be incredibly tough to find a therapist who gets you. You deserve someone who empathizes with your experiences and works with you to overcome emotional burdens. I specialize in PTSD and trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, and substance misuse. By integrating Brainspotting and my background in energy healing, I’ll help you navigate and transform your challenges into a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, leading you toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Welcome to my page! Are you struggling with trauma, anxiety, pain, relationship challenges, or cultural barriers? It can be incredibly tough to find a therapist who gets you. You deserve someone who empathizes with your experiences and works with you to overcome emotional burdens. I specialize in PTSD and trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, and substance misuse. By integrating Brainspotting and my background in energy healing, I’ll help you navigate and transform your challenges into a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, leading you toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.
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Hello! My name is Brooke Serrano, and I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have a drive for working with young adults, adolescents, and teens. By using a client-centered approach, I focus on your individual goals and exactly what you want from therapy. Therapy is what you make it! I have a lot of experience working with different diagnoses including GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder), Major Depression Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma, Domestic Violence, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), Grief, DID (dissociative identity disorder), and LGBTIA+ communities.
Hello! My name is Brooke Serrano, and I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have a drive for working with young adults, adolescents, and teens. By using a client-centered approach, I focus on your individual goals and exactly what you want from therapy. Therapy is what you make it! I have a lot of experience working with different diagnoses including GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder), Major Depression Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma, Domestic Violence, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), Grief, DID (dissociative identity disorder), and LGBTIA+ communities.
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Bahman Ghahremani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
El Cajon, CA 92021 (Online Only)
Hello, I am Bahman Ghahremani, LCSW. I have experience treating early and complex traumas across the life-span, including physical and sexual abuse. I have experience treating psychosis and obsessional compulsion. I have also experience working with relationship concerns, with peers; and friends and family; partners and spouses. I’m sure by now you get that I belief your relationship with yourself sets the standard for all other relationships, and so I have experience treating self-worth concerns, life transition challenges. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, of all backgrounds, all communities.
Hello, I am Bahman Ghahremani, LCSW. I have experience treating early and complex traumas across the life-span, including physical and sexual abuse. I have experience treating psychosis and obsessional compulsion. I have also experience working with relationship concerns, with peers; and friends and family; partners and spouses. I’m sure by now you get that I belief your relationship with yourself sets the standard for all other relationships, and so I have experience treating self-worth concerns, life transition challenges. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, of all backgrounds, all communities.
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Kelsey Kickbush
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, RYT-200
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
El Cajon, CA 92021 (Online Only)
We will work together to find the wholeness that is already within you, as you develop relationships with and care for all of the parts of you to nurture healing. I am passionate about working with those who belong to the LGBTQIA2S+ community and other marginalized communities; helping professionals; military/veterans; and those with complex trauma. I currently see adults, adolescents aged 16 and older, and families and partners, including those in polyamorous/CNM relationships.
We will work together to find the wholeness that is already within you, as you develop relationships with and care for all of the parts of you to nurture healing. I am passionate about working with those who belong to the LGBTQIA2S+ community and other marginalized communities; helping professionals; military/veterans; and those with complex trauma. I currently see adults, adolescents aged 16 and older, and families and partners, including those in polyamorous/CNM relationships.
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Hi...my name is Mary T. Colmenares, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician, as well as a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor. I am located in San Diego, CA, and see clients in person or via teletherapy. I work with children, ages 3-17, as well as adults. I provide Play Therapy and a Client-Centered approach, which allows the client to share their story. I specialize in Grief Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, and the numerous life transitions that we all face. I find that children as well as adults often present with the above.
Hi...my name is Mary T. Colmenares, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician, as well as a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor. I am located in San Diego, CA, and see clients in person or via teletherapy. I work with children, ages 3-17, as well as adults. I provide Play Therapy and a Client-Centered approach, which allows the client to share their story. I specialize in Grief Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, and the numerous life transitions that we all face. I find that children as well as adults often present with the above.
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Mysty Higgins
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd
Verified Verified
El Cajon, CA 92021 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with emotions that you don't know what to do with? Are you stuck in thought processes that are unhelpful, yet you are not sure how to change them? Do you want to learn how to regulate emotion, reduce stress, improve relationships, improve communication, reduce unwanted emotion, and feel comfortable in your own body? These are just a few of the things that I work with clients on, and I can work with you as well. I believe we are all humans doing the best that we can, and sometimes the best thing we can do is ask for help.
Are you struggling with emotions that you don't know what to do with? Are you stuck in thought processes that are unhelpful, yet you are not sure how to change them? Do you want to learn how to regulate emotion, reduce stress, improve relationships, improve communication, reduce unwanted emotion, and feel comfortable in your own body? These are just a few of the things that I work with clients on, and I can work with you as well. I believe we are all humans doing the best that we can, and sometimes the best thing we can do is ask for help.
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Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.