Therapists in San Diego County, CA

Life can be overwhelming. Many people find themselves struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, or relationship issues that seem insurmountable. You might be feeling disconnected, stressed, or stuck in patterns that bring more pain than peace. Perhaps you're looking for a way to manage these intense emotions, rebuild connections, or simply find a sense of direction. What you want is relief—relief from the burdens that weigh you down and guidance to lead a life filled with meaning, joy, and strong relationships.

Hi there, I'm Wanchun (Athena)! I provide support to individuals, teens, couples, and families to develop awareness, strength, and healing in their lives. I draw on family system, CBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic and attachment theory, and narrative theory. My approach is warm, relational, and collaborative. I have worked as a therapist and counselor for a community mental health clinic, a social worker at a multipurpose senior service program, behavior health specialists, and a K-5 school in San Francisco. I have trained interns and taught therapy and counseling in a university graduate school program in CA.

I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate through life's challenges and improve their relationships. With a compassionate and understanding approach, I work with clients to identify patterns of behavior that may be causing conflict or distress and help them develop new coping skills and strategies to better communicate and connect with loved ones.

I typically work with adults dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, stress management and life transitions. I am experienced in working with clients from diverse backgrounds and have a special interest in providing culturally competent therapy.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression? Is it keeping you from doing the things that you love and functioning the way that you want to? Is it creeping up on you when you least expect? Or are life's struggles too hard to carry on your shoulders, too much to keep on going? At times, these issues are there and intended for us to process through, to overcome the challenges and know how to have coping skills and tools to battle them again in the future. Trauma is no different, and as it holds you back from doing the things you love, learn how to stop that cycle, and take control of it.

Do you wonder if you’re an addict, maybe not? I provide assessments and interventions for addiction. I’ve worked with famous actors, directors, major league athletes, scholars, scientists, studio executives, engineers, Hip Hop moguls and successful individuals. I specialize in trauma and addiction. I deal with issues such as controlled drinking, sobriety, relationship, couple's or family issues, Court, incest survivor trauma, and addiction issues. I'm also a LMFT, and Yoga and Meditation Therapist and EMDR Therapist which gives me a unique ability to help my patients integrate in their bodies emotionally and mentally.

I am here to help you redefine personal growth and well-being. My unique approach to Life Coaching, Couples and Marriage Coaching, and Executive Coaching offers you a refreshing departure from traditional therapy. I understand that every individual's journey is unique, and we honor that with personalized sessions tailored to your needs. In your very first session, I will give you all the time you need to delve into your challenges and aspirations.

Therapy will put you back in touch with powerful emotions and help you find balance. You have a range of emotions and can feel love, joy, and elation but also equally experience deep grief or rage filled jealousy. Therapy can help establish solid foundations that will support you. We will use your inner power to advance you to the next highest version of yourself. You are filled with the power to heal and transform yourself. Claim your power and stand in the shoes of your most positive self, your whole self, who you are deep down.

Hi there, I'm Amy! I work with families and individual family members in the form of family therapy sessions, marriage or couples counseling, domestic violence issues, depressive disorders, anxiety, and conduct disorders. I utilize psychodynamic and behavioral cognitive techniques including hypnosis, visualization imagery, relaxation, and systematic desensitization. I also administer psychological tests and write psychological assessment reports. My approach to therapy is from a developmental perspective and I do well with challenging cases.

At MHO Thrive Mental Health and Wellness; we provide individual, couples, and family Therapy. We see children, youth, and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, aggression, and adjustment related challenges. We believe everyone can thrive when given the necessary tools needed to live a balanced and more peaceful life. To schedule an appointment today please call our office. Our Mental health therapists are standing by to assist.