In Person Therapists in Clairemont, San Diego, CA

Hello! I went into Clinical Social Work after a brief career in marketing and have been licensed and practicing in this field for the past 20 years. I was trained in the Strengths-Based model of social work. I consider my therapeutic approach to be Transpersonal in that I focus on mind, body, and spiritual elements in improving our mental health and wellness. I work with clients to determine their thought patterns and incorporate somatic practice and mindfulness to enhance well-being. I have worked extensively with addictions and helped clients find the approach to habits that will best serve them.

Hello, I am Sarah Schumacher, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working in the mental health field since 2018 and I was previously a lead clinician. Prior to being a therapist, I spent 20 years in the army, and served several tours in Afghanistan. If you’re looking for quality private counseling with a provider that cares, then you’ve come to the right place. I love helping people overcome the difficulties that life brings and assisting my clients to feel empowered as they learn the skills necessary to prevail and enjoy a happy, healthy, and successful life. I enjoy working with adults and children.

I provide individual therapy to adults working through trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, family conflict, and relationship problems, among other issues.

Hi there, I'm Kathryn! My professional experience as Medical Social Worker and Marriage Family Therapist, along with my personal experiences of loss and life transitions, has improved my understanding of human experiences in adverse environments. The success of my clients, patients, and couples/families is reflected in my ability to think outside the box, be supportive when it comes to change and new ways of thinking, explore self-awareness, and the steps both I and the individual take together.

I was born and raised in North Carolina and have lived in California for over 20 years. I am a single mother of 2 daughters and have first-hand experience navigating through a divorce and parenthood. My passions include being a mother, spending time with family and friends, playing beach volleyball, and traveling to new places. I consider myself a kind person who is honest, open-minded, emphatic, and always ready for an adventure. I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) for over 12 years and began my career as a Recreation Therapist working in a psychiatric inpatient unit for adults with mental health issues.

Dina Aladort is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience supporting clients ages 18 and over suffering from mood disorders, depression, stress, anxiety, life transitions, sleep or insomnia, coping skills, and relationship issues. I am trauma-informed, relationally focused, and compassionate, drawing from many modalities to fit my client's differing and unique needs. I typically work with clients ages 18 and over suffering from mood disorders, depression, trauma, stress, anxiety, life transitions, sleep or insomnia, coping skills, and relationship issues.

Hi, I'm Josh Turov, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I believe that therapy can heal, but I also know that telling a stranger about your deepest pain can be a strange feeling. I value a therapeutic environment based on empathy, respect, and the development of trust. I've seen therapy work, and I feel lucky that I get to be part of that journey for others. I work with adult individuals of any age, with a special focus on young adults age 21-45. I also work with adolescents ages 12 and up. I have experience working with people going through a wide range of experiences, including depression, anxiety, the impacts of trauma.

My goal in therapy is to assist you in cultivating balance in your internal and external worlds. Whether that is through focusing on emotion or thought, rebalancing your relationships, finding stability in managing the psychological symptoms of chronic pain or cultivating internal safety and calm to combat memories of pain and trauma.

Hello. I am Dr. Alan Acre, clinical psychologist. I was the clinical director of a trauma clinic in San Diego for over four years. If you’re looking for a quality private counseling session with a provider that cares, then you’ve come to the right place. I like helping clients conquer difficulties by using evidenced based treatments that allow you to engage life with a peaceful mind, a healthy outlook, and joy. We'll learn how to stop white knuckling life's problems and proudly use effective techniques to engage our family, friends, and co-workers with. Call me for a free consult, or I can help match you with one of our therapists.

At Monima, we recognize that recovery looks different for everyone. We offer comprehensive and individualized care based on the unique needs of each client and where they are in their wellness journey. We approach mental health treatment and recovery using a combination of both holistic and evidence based modalities.

Therapy can be scary. Asking for help can be difficult. Let me be the first to tell you that I admire you for being willing to take this step. Guess what? The next one is to jump right in. Trust me, I know how hard it can be. The good news is that you’re not alone. It’d be an honor to walk alongside you in this time. Who am I? I am a therapist, a friend, a believer, a teacher, a wife and a mother. I genuinely love and enjoy people.

I believe that early in life we develop ways to cope with difficult experiences and environmental situations that we couldn’t control and throughout life those cope mechanisms become reinforced. For many of us there comes a point where some of the ways that we learned to exist in the world no longer adaptively serve us. This is often a time we find ourselves in therapy. I want to help you gain insight into those patterns and develop new ways of being in order to make positive changes. These changes often come from both evidence-based tools and deeper reflections. Visit my website to read more about me: www.drlouizalivschitz.com

Specializing in empowering individuals and couples, I believe therapy unlocks pathways to a more enriching life. Starting from your unique point, I foster a secure space to delve into personal challenges. My primary passion lies in nurturing relationships. Ellyn Bader Ph.D., aptly noted, ‘Couples therapy not only fortifies families but also fosters profound personal evolution.’ Join me in exploring and fostering healthier, stronger connections that endure and thrive. As a Certified Grief Educator, I offer unparalleled support, navigating the often unspoken complexities of grief helping you find greater resilience in the face of loss

Life has its ups and downs. At times, we may struggle to navigate the downs leading to us feeling lost and confused. It is normal for us to engage in coping skills that help us feel good in the moment, though sometimes that leads to us feeling not so good in the long run. I want you to know that you don't have to suffer alone, there is help out there, and you deserve to live a life you enjoy.

Welcome. If you are overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, stuck, unsure, in pain, in transition, or lost, I want to work with you.

Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions? Do you find yourself feeling down and like you have lost the joy in life? Does worry interfere with achieving goals, work, relationships, or even your sleep? You are not alone! Life is full of challenges both big and small. Your thoughts and emotions during these times can be very misleading. Therapy is about learning who you are, how your mind operates, and how you can gain more control of it. It is about accepting the struggle and pain of life with the same willingness as your triumphs.

“What happened to my happy child?” Parents often come to me feeling overwhelmed and confused by their child’s obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or anxiety. Often it starts with a small fear – about something bad happening to Mom or Dad, about getting sick, about failing a quiz – but the anxiety grows over time and keeps your child from the calm and joy you wish for them. Your child may retreat and avoid people and situations that used to bring them happiness. Many parents do their best to help them regain control of their thoughts and emotions, but they become disheartened when their efforts seem to make no difference.

I provide supportive, compassionate counseling for adults and older adults who are navigating life transitions; living with mental or physical illness; coping with caregiving stressors; grieving the loss of a loved one; and/or dealing with the challenges of aging. I also work with neurodiverse older adults, including people who are autistic and/or living with dementia, ADHD, or other cognitive differences. We all need someone to listen without judgment, and to help us through difficult periods in our life. Therapy can also be a means to better understand why we do what we do, and how to reach our goals that may seem out of reach.

I work collaboratively and creatively to help you/your child or teen identify the root causes underlying the current struggles and increase awareness of solutions in your lives. I use play/art techniques to explore thoughts and feelings, emphasize therapeutic experiments, and process traumas to help you/your child feel better and improve the quality of your lives. I have more than 20 years experience helping children, teens, adults, and parents with trauma, grief, anxiety, family conflicts, bipolar, ADHD, and depression, among other issues. I also love working with LGBTQ community, military families, twins, and parenting struggles.