Existential Therapists in Ramona, CA

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.

I provide psychological treatment and services to address the difficulties associated with a variety of challenges and transitions. My approach to treatment is tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual client and I aim to create an atmosphere where people feel comfortable discussing and exploring their life. I view therapy as a collaboration and partnership between the client and myself. I provide support and guidance to help you identify areas of your life that need improvement or change and help you to set goals and create an action plan that will allow you to grow, shift, and live the life you want for yourself.

Brittany has worked with children, teens, young adults struggling with mental health issues in a variety of different therapeutic settings. Brittany takes a person-centered approach when working with clients and believes in the power of free will, human potential, and self-discovery to guide clients toward being the best versions of themselves. Brittany values authenticity in sessions, and believes that her role is to help clients to truly be themselves by providing a safe, non-judgmental space for them to do so.

My specialties include anxiety, depression, behavioral/ lifestyle issues, performance, and interpersonal communications. My goal is to help clients gain insight and understanding about themselves and others, helping them take back the power to live the fulfilling and meaningful life they were meant to live. Teamwork is key in this process and I believe together we can identify and conquer the challenges you are facing.

My name is Luanne Hernandez, LMFT and I specialize in relationships and parenting. I use mindfulness and skill-building exercises to improve communication and emotional intimacy within families. My work is primarily focused on existential and humanistic approaches which means I allow the client to lead the direction of sessions and bring attention back to the deeper purpose or meaning of events occurring in a client's life to help them make sense of it and live a more authentic and genuine life. I employ mindfulness techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.

I have immediate availability and we return calls within 24 hours! Are you struggling to let go and heal from a traumatic experience? Do you feel stuck in sadness or overwhelmed with worry? Do things seem so stressful that it is hard to feel happiness? If any of these questions ring true for you, I have the expertise to guide you in overcoming these challenges. I utilize state of the art evidence-based treatment methods to directly work on your concerns and cut through the obstacles that are limiting your life. In my practice you will learn essential coping skills to apply in your life immediately to begin your transformation.

I serve individuals, families, children and adolescents of all ages in North San Diego County and beyond. Treatment modalities are in cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalytic, rational emotive therapy, transactional analysis, psychoeducational, client centered, grief, gestalt, and existential psychotherapy. With a specialization in psychological testing and therapy for all ages, I am dedicated to addressing a wide range of psychological needs both in person and Online.

Being human is hard. Sometimes, it can feel like we’re running in circles or sleepwalking through life on auto-pilot with racing thoughts that clutter the mind and paralyze the spirit. Overwhelmed by the weight of emptiness in the heart, but possibly already skipping or spiraling ahead to the next step to carry on with the performance of this existence because “everything is fine.” The show must go on, right? There may be limitations, even detrimental consequences to filling the void with excessive distractions. How did too much become never enough?

Life is full of big questions that we all struggle with at some point or another. Who am I? What do I want? Why do I feel, think, or do what I do? What’s the point? When we’re faced with these questions, a spark is ignited within us. Therapy is an opportunity to nurture that spark by exploring these questions with someone who can help you think through new perspectives and ideas to define an existence that is uniquely yours. It’s also an opportunity to connect with a person in an authentic, supportive, safe way.

Updated Aug 2024: I am only taking Oregon clients who are insured with OHP Plans: JCC/AllCare/Trilium and CA Private Pay (cash) only clients. I empower survivors of adult sexual assault and intimate partner violence reconnect their mind and body with their spirit and attain safety through value exploration, in order to navigate healthy intimate partnerships and pleasure after trauma. Based on my lived and professional experience to truly heal from trauma, you can't focus on the mind. Your body holds onto the trauma, and I'd like to guide you on healing from the inside out.

Hello! My name is Ashley Duckgeischel, and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist, located in Southern California. My mission as a therapist is to support my clients towards growth emotionally, cognitively, and spiritually as they become more fully the individuals they are designed to be. It's my goal to assist clients to have a more defined sense of self and to help them live out a life that is in line with the values they hold to. While I have experience working with clients of all backgrounds and faith systems, I am a practicing Christian who holds to a biblical worldview.

Hi! My name is Danielle Murphy, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My goal as your therapist is to work comfortably and collaboratively to build a life for you that is peaceful, meaningful, and joyful. I have experience working with anxiety, substance use, depression, life changes and transitions, relationship and family issues, and trauma/PTSD. I like to use a blend of interventions in my practice based on my client's preferences but enjoy blending mindfulness practices, trainspotting, CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and attachment theory, among others. I am constantly learning and evolving my practice in response.

Hello, my name is Rebecca Anderson and I have worked in the mental health field for almost 23 years and have been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California for over 13 years. I practice direct, open, and honest communication, and encourage that in others, focusing on self-empowerment, self-care, and healthy boundaries. My approach is reflective and insight-oriented and fosters self-knowledge and self-acceptance.