Relationship Issues Therapists in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

You are an adult, teen or couple dealing with trauma, life transition, grief, anxiety, relationship strain or emotional pain from your past or present. Old coping strategies no longer work and you feel stuck, indecisive, scared, or angry. An uplifting, experienced therapist, I have brain science expertise and am trauma-informed. I will help you find hope and new perspectives, face your fears, overcome self-limiting beliefs, stop avoiding and be proactive. I seek to help you move from shame to self-compassion, from self-doubt to clarity, from insecurity to empowered self-expression, from over-reactivity to clarity & mindful wisdom.

For many years I worked almost exclusively with individuals, helping them overcome depression, anxiety and other issues and maladies that were ruining their lives. Then, about 25 years ago, after hearing so many horror stories from couples about their previous couples therapy experiences, I decided to specialize in working with couples and completed advanced couples therapy training. I help couples heal and rebuild their relationship, creating the intimate, loving and happy relationship that they have been yearning for but could not previously achieve, the relationship in which both partners feel safe, respected and fully loved.

Suddenly, it seems like you are not able to talk to your partner anymore. You experience long stretches of time passing where you are avoiding each other, or trying to communicate but keep ending up on separate pages. Are you frustrated with your relationship, but uninterested in talking about what is NOT working? Couples therapy is not just about discussing the problems, but making things better. It is time to get past the blame, guilt and helplessness that has sucked all of the love out of your relationship. Instead, let us work together to build the partnership skills that will return you to love and intimacy.

Do you ever ask yourself, "My partner and I are successful in so many ways, why does our relationship feel so painfully disconnected?" Allow me to guide you in restoring the connection you once enjoyed together. Damaged trust, anger, infidelity, money problems, lack of sex, intimacy and affection are among the problems that can erode a relationship. I will provide you with tools that will help you move towards rebuilding trust, closeness and integrity in the relationship. I will also teach you how to effectively get what you want from your partner and the relationship. About 50% of my practice is couples, 50% is individual therapy.

Life's challenges shape us. They do not define us. I'm passionate about helping individuals overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential. I create a safe and supportive space for exploration and growth, working collaboratively with you to develop a personalized treatment plan. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches. including psychoanalysis and mindfulness-based techniques, to address a wide range of concerns. I bring extensive training and deep background to my practice. I also offer Christian counseling services for individuals seeking faith-based support, addressing challenges through the lens of their worldview.

Our rapport, and discovering what is deeply meaningful and valuable to you will be the foundation of our therapeutic relationship. My primary goal is to support your happiness and success by understanding your beliefs, and what you hold dear in your heart. I will gently challenge you when I see obstacles that are not supporting your well being. I will simultaneously encourage you to draw from your natural gifts and strengths. I commit to utilizing evidence based interventions that are effective, empowering, and that promote self compassion. I understand the vulnerability of seeking help, and I commend your willingness to grow.

Choosing a therapist is an important decision. My goal as your therapist is to help you find healthy ways to engage in life and use your strengths to help understand, uncover, and dismantle what is creating anxiety, depression and other emotional concerns you may find yourself living with. Therapy can help to create an environment to move through the process of self-discovery and self-awareness in a safe way. The treatments I work with have proven to be effective, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness therapy, and EMDR. I believe therapy is foremost, about building a trusting relationship with a qualified person.

If you are a high-achieving woman of depth who repeatedly hits it out of the park, who is tireless in the pursuit of excellence, who leans over backward to make sure everyone around you has what they need, and makes continuous effort at work, in relationship and as a parent, but feels exhausted and depleted by it all these days, it may be time for a chat with someone who can mentor you back to yourself! For many of us who are DRIVEN to serve, to uplift and to nurture others, we may not realize until too late the impact on our presence, passion and power. If you're finally ready to get your mojo back, give me a call.

Are you suffering from relationship pain, stress or traumatic memories? Do you find yourself struggling with health, career and financial issues? I have been helping people with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and relationship problems for over 20 years. I am an expert in helping my clients get out of emotional distress and into healthy thinking and living. I offer tools to assist in effective communication, boundary setting, stress management and conflict resolution. I help clients to manage difficult emotions, overcome negative thinking, feel more confident, and create loving relationships. I also specialize in EMDR.

Things in life aren't going how you want? Are you stressed all the time? Maybe you feel sad, mad, or lost, and others don't understand. Sometimes life looks okay from the outside, but it doesn't feel that way. Has your relationship changed and you're not sure how to fix it? I'm here to help! Let's look at what you want, what you need, and how we can work together to help you move toward making your life satisfying. I enjoy helping people work toward making their lives more content, more fulfilling, and characterized by happier relationships. Feel free to reach out for a consultation to see if I seem like a good fit.

Feeling overwhelmed because of life's increasing demands? Feeling like you have exhausted your resources and have run out of options to change your situation? I strongly believe that when we experience a supportive and encouraging environment coupled with practical, solution-focused guidance, we can discover new possibilities and find the strength to make change. I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in individual and family therapy for adolescents and adults. As a solution-focused psychologist I help clients develop the necessary tools to attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Our group practice of psychologists is accepting new patients as of 7/30/24 for in-person (Encinitas, Carlsbad Village, or south Vista) or virtual therapy. I offer people a caring, down-to-earth, and honest relationship. I help teens and adults navigate their distress with confidence and purpose. If you are having difficulty managing emotions that used to be easy or you want to better understand destructive patterns in life, I can help.

Welcome! Deciding who to work with for your own comfort and trust is very important. A good time to seek out Counseling is when you feel like you could use a bit of help to resolve feelings that stem from past experiences or current stressors. Relationships are both challenging and rewarding. Learn skills to better communicate and improve your relationship with yourself first and then also others, reduce stress, deal effectively with life changes, and create positive self esteem. WWW.DeniseRossMFT.com or Call:760-942-3426

Do you choose the path less traveled? Are you a creative or an artist that is trying to fit into a world that was not made for you? Maybe you are a free-spirit and it feels like forces are tethering you down. Life can be difficult when you do not fit into a mold. You don’t have to navigate pain, relational issues, parent/child dynamics, and broken systems alone. Let's decrease the anxiety of life together.

Ken is a passionate and seasoned Marriage and Family therapist who has been helping people improve the quality of their lives and relationships for over 30 years. Equal parts clinician, healer and coach, Ken has a unique way of helping people identify and dissolve the obstacles that have been limiting their greater enjoyment and success in life. With an emphasis on personal growth and the deeper work of self-acceptance, he patiently guides his clients towards their best version of themselves. When clients can begin producing dramatically new outcomes and results in their daily lives, he knows his unique brand of therapy is working!

I work with individuals struggling with sadness, anxiety, self-doubt, self-worth, shame, boundary-setting, self-acceptance, and feeling not good enough. I utilize a systematic approach to help clients build daily coping skills and understand the underlying reasons for their struggles. With greater insight and awareness, clients are able to find their truest voice and build a life that echoes their best self. I also work with couples looking to cultivate healthy communication skills, a richer relational experience, a revived vibrancy. I commonly work with life transitions, parenting questions, and identity conflicts.

Connie works with adolescents (13+) and adults (18+) experiencing stress, anxiety, career concerns, fears, depression, low self esteem, relationship concerns, school concerns and more. She is a Certified Advanced TEAM-CBT therapist, an evidence-based cognitive behavioral model renowned for its high speed recovery and effectiveness. Her approach is compassionate and action focused to help you feel better immediately. She is committed to offering you a pathway to tangible and lasting improvements in your well-being, teaching you the skills so that you can help yourself in the future and no longer need her services.

Are you stressed out or overwhelmed? Is setting boundaries with people scary or even impossible? Are you anxious, self-doubting, or feeling lost? Maybe you're stuck on mistakes from the past or fixating on fear of your future. Or you struggle to say no to people because you're afraid of rejection or criticism or abandonment. Perhaps you're just exhausted with all of it, balancing everything nonstop for everyone else and yourself. Maybe you've forgotten how to be..you? You try to do it all but your confidence is lacking and you're feeling guilty over everything. You just need it to be...easier. Life wasn't supposed to be so hard.

First Things First - you're here! You might be wondering how you can reach the next step in life, find some relief with stress, or be the best you in a relationship. Let's uncover how to get you closer to being, doing, and having what you've been wanting. At First Things First, you will find the help you need to unlock the abundance of peace that you very much deserve.