Aetna Therapists in Downtown, San Diego, CA
Jessica Ojeda
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that has provided psychotherapy, family therapy, and group services in English and Spanish for over nine years. I work with adults and families specializing in mental health and/or co-occurring disorders including depression, anxiety, trauma and chemical dependency. I utilize evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and brief therapy to help you decrease symptoms while developing more meaningful life experiences.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that has provided psychotherapy, family therapy, and group services in English and Spanish for over nine years. I work with adults and families specializing in mental health and/or co-occurring disorders including depression, anxiety, trauma and chemical dependency. I utilize evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and brief therapy to help you decrease symptoms while developing more meaningful life experiences.
Lauren Cabaldon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I am absolutely crazy about helping humans access their full potential. I believe it is my dharma – or my sacred calling. I believe that each human being has a divine purpose. I believe that separation from this purpose is the source of much of our suffering. I see my role as a trusted companion on your journey back to this divine purpose - back to your authentic Self. In our work together, I invite you to reclaim sovereignty over your mental health through a process of radical acceptance.
I am absolutely crazy about helping humans access their full potential. I believe it is my dharma – or my sacred calling. I believe that each human being has a divine purpose. I believe that separation from this purpose is the source of much of our suffering. I see my role as a trusted companion on your journey back to this divine purpose - back to your authentic Self. In our work together, I invite you to reclaim sovereignty over your mental health through a process of radical acceptance.
Tiffany Aceves
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, MA
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
My passion lies in helping clients navigate the intricacies of aculturation and finding harmony between their cultural background and the society they live in. I am deeply committed to empowering my clients to lead fulfilling lives that align with their personal values and aspirations. It is truly an honor for me to walk alongside my clients on their journey of self-discovery and growth.
My passion lies in helping clients navigate the intricacies of aculturation and finding harmony between their cultural background and the society they live in. I am deeply committed to empowering my clients to lead fulfilling lives that align with their personal values and aspirations. It is truly an honor for me to walk alongside my clients on their journey of self-discovery and growth.
Crystal Calderon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
My collaborative approach helps me meet you where you are and work towards creating a deeper understanding of your life views and personal perceptions. I believe in providing a safe space to really hear what you have to say and the journey you are embarking on. Through compassion, empathy, and collaboration, I am honored to help guide you through embracing your strengths and promoting resiliency. I am an open-minded and non-judgmental therapist who demonstrates a conversational type of treatment while making true connections to what can be at the root of any obstacles that may present.
My collaborative approach helps me meet you where you are and work towards creating a deeper understanding of your life views and personal perceptions. I believe in providing a safe space to really hear what you have to say and the journey you are embarking on. Through compassion, empathy, and collaboration, I am honored to help guide you through embracing your strengths and promoting resiliency. I am an open-minded and non-judgmental therapist who demonstrates a conversational type of treatment while making true connections to what can be at the root of any obstacles that may present.
Andrew Toscano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I believe that therapy should be accessible to all. I aim to provide a safe, empathic, and comfortable environment that allows an individual to address their mental health needs at their own pace. I have worked in acute medical settings, homeless services, community mental health, higher education, and HIV+ case management. I am a firm advocate for expanding access and enhancing therapeutic experiences for queer, Latinx, and BIPOC individuals. As an LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapist, I support clients of any gender identity or expression.
I believe that therapy should be accessible to all. I aim to provide a safe, empathic, and comfortable environment that allows an individual to address their mental health needs at their own pace. I have worked in acute medical settings, homeless services, community mental health, higher education, and HIV+ case management. I am a firm advocate for expanding access and enhancing therapeutic experiences for queer, Latinx, and BIPOC individuals. As an LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapist, I support clients of any gender identity or expression.
Wing Yee Wong
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
My psychotherapy style is characterized by empathy, rationality, and a relational focus. I emphasize the examination of feelings and thoughts by addressing stuck patterns and engaging in collaborative exploration with clients to facilitate behavioral changes. Additionally, I believe in the individual's capacity for change and trust that they possess answers within themselves. My approach is culturally sensitive, recognizing and acknowledging the cultural background of my clients. This inclusivity guides me in adopting strategies that are both sensitive and effective in meeting the unique needs of each individual.
My psychotherapy style is characterized by empathy, rationality, and a relational focus. I emphasize the examination of feelings and thoughts by addressing stuck patterns and engaging in collaborative exploration with clients to facilitate behavioral changes. Additionally, I believe in the individual's capacity for change and trust that they possess answers within themselves. My approach is culturally sensitive, recognizing and acknowledging the cultural background of my clients. This inclusivity guides me in adopting strategies that are both sensitive and effective in meeting the unique needs of each individual.
Bonnie Driessel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I am experienced working in community mental health as well as both inpatient and outpatient settings. My approach to treatment is based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques and coping skills. I also utilize holistic therapy approaches including mindfulness and relaxation techniques to address the mind body connection.
I am experienced working in community mental health as well as both inpatient and outpatient settings. My approach to treatment is based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques and coping skills. I also utilize holistic therapy approaches including mindfulness and relaxation techniques to address the mind body connection.
I work with clients who are dealing with lingering effects of childhood trauma, from bullying to abuse, and experiencing anger, anxiety, avoidance and depression. Clients who might have PTSD symptoms such as flashbacks or nightmares, triggers and problems with trust. Clients who have consistently formed bad relationships and unhealthy attachments.
I work with clients who are dealing with lingering effects of childhood trauma, from bullying to abuse, and experiencing anger, anxiety, avoidance and depression. Clients who might have PTSD symptoms such as flashbacks or nightmares, triggers and problems with trust. Clients who have consistently formed bad relationships and unhealthy attachments.
Dr. Silva is the Chief Behavior Health Officer for San Diego based mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
Dr. Silva is the Chief Behavior Health Officer for San Diego based mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
Dr. Rodger S. Questin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Accepting the responsibility to change is not an easy task but it’s highly rewarding once you take the initiative. We will carefully work through your barriers in order to reconstruct your future. Let's find out what is and isn’t working while co-creating practical strategies and tools that fit your unique needs and challenges. Together, we will break through stagnation developing a meaningful relationship with yourself and others on your journey towards manifesting unlimited possibilities. Let's create cognitive and perceptual shifts that transform obstacles into valuable opportunities for you to heal, grow, and thrive.
Accepting the responsibility to change is not an easy task but it’s highly rewarding once you take the initiative. We will carefully work through your barriers in order to reconstruct your future. Let's find out what is and isn’t working while co-creating practical strategies and tools that fit your unique needs and challenges. Together, we will break through stagnation developing a meaningful relationship with yourself and others on your journey towards manifesting unlimited possibilities. Let's create cognitive and perceptual shifts that transform obstacles into valuable opportunities for you to heal, grow, and thrive.
Elizabeth Luna
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
In my clinical role, I work with a broad range of mental performance and mental health concerns including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, identity issues, trauma, and sports-related mental performance concerns. I practice from a strength-based client-centered approach focusing on culturally informed evidence-based practice which attends to the unique diversity of the individual and the sociocultural environment in which the individual lives.
In my clinical role, I work with a broad range of mental performance and mental health concerns including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, identity issues, trauma, and sports-related mental performance concerns. I practice from a strength-based client-centered approach focusing on culturally informed evidence-based practice which attends to the unique diversity of the individual and the sociocultural environment in which the individual lives.
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Hello, my name is Dr. Michael Bjornson. Most of my clients simply refer to me as Dr. "B". I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 26 years, with active licenses in California, Utah, and Wyoming. I am honored that you are considering me to help you in whatever life challenges have led you to seek help. Whether this may be your first-time seeking help or not, I recognize starting therapy is a big decision requiring courage and trust in another human being, to be there for you in a professional, caring capacity, to facilitate and guide you through important and difficult concerns.
Hello, my name is Dr. Michael Bjornson. Most of my clients simply refer to me as Dr. "B". I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 26 years, with active licenses in California, Utah, and Wyoming. I am honored that you are considering me to help you in whatever life challenges have led you to seek help. Whether this may be your first-time seeking help or not, I recognize starting therapy is a big decision requiring courage and trust in another human being, to be there for you in a professional, caring capacity, to facilitate and guide you through important and difficult concerns.
Grizette Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I have experience working with Black, Indigenous, Women of Color (BIPOC), and other historically marginalized communities to address depression, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns. We all deserve to be heard, and valued and live a fulfilling life. Yet, somewhere in history, in society, in our families, and within ourselves a different narrative may have been created — a narrative that’s prevented us from recognizing our worth. As a result, you may have developed a pattern of not speaking your truth, overextending your boundaries, constantly questioning yourself, or any other behaviors that were once ways of surviving but no longer
I have experience working with Black, Indigenous, Women of Color (BIPOC), and other historically marginalized communities to address depression, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns. We all deserve to be heard, and valued and live a fulfilling life. Yet, somewhere in history, in society, in our families, and within ourselves a different narrative may have been created — a narrative that’s prevented us from recognizing our worth. As a result, you may have developed a pattern of not speaking your truth, overextending your boundaries, constantly questioning yourself, or any other behaviors that were once ways of surviving but no longer
Desiree Aspiras
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I work alongside my clients to help them move towards their goals and reconnect with what matters most to them. Compassion, creativity, and a social-justice lens are important to me and informs my practice. I want for you to feel heard, understood, and validated. At the same time, know that I will challenge you when it is appropriate, and encourage you to experiment with doing things differently than you may have done before. Relief and healing is possible, change and flourishing is possible, but not without effort on your part. Therapy is about getting the support you need, while learning ways to cope, recover, grow, and thrive.
I work alongside my clients to help them move towards their goals and reconnect with what matters most to them. Compassion, creativity, and a social-justice lens are important to me and informs my practice. I want for you to feel heard, understood, and validated. At the same time, know that I will challenge you when it is appropriate, and encourage you to experiment with doing things differently than you may have done before. Relief and healing is possible, change and flourishing is possible, but not without effort on your part. Therapy is about getting the support you need, while learning ways to cope, recover, grow, and thrive.
Elizabeth Green
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Please be aware that Elizabeth only accepts Aetna insurance for individual therapy.
Elizabeth is a multicultural and nonbinary provider who specializes in providing affirming care for members of the LGBTQIA+ community as well as those experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem/worth, and challenges due to ADHD and Autism. Elizabeth believes that who you are as a person does influence who you are as a therapist and is therefore open to personal questions.
Please be aware that Elizabeth only accepts Aetna insurance for individual therapy.
Elizabeth is a multicultural and nonbinary provider who specializes in providing affirming care for members of the LGBTQIA+ community as well as those experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem/worth, and challenges due to ADHD and Autism. Elizabeth believes that who you are as a person does influence who you are as a therapist and is therefore open to personal questions.
Maria Solis-Espinoza
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I am a bilingual licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I am dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges and build stronger, more resilient relationships. With a warm and non-judgmental approach, I create a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe in empowering individuals to achieve independence, confidence, and success in their daily lives. Through my education and work experience, I personalize and create interventions with the collaboration of the client.
I am a bilingual licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I am dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges and build stronger, more resilient relationships. With a warm and non-judgmental approach, I create a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe in empowering individuals to achieve independence, confidence, and success in their daily lives. Through my education and work experience, I personalize and create interventions with the collaboration of the client.
Unlock the path to a healthier, more fulfilling life with personalized psychological care from a trusted solo psychologist. With a compassionate, one-on-one approach, I specialize in psychotherapy, psychological testing and assessments, and faith-based counseling tailored to your unique needs. Whether facing life challenges, struggling with mental health concerns, or seeking faith-based support, I’m here to help you rediscover strength and clarity. My practice prioritizes an open, respectful, and supportive environment where you can freely explore and address your concerns without judgment.
Unlock the path to a healthier, more fulfilling life with personalized psychological care from a trusted solo psychologist. With a compassionate, one-on-one approach, I specialize in psychotherapy, psychological testing and assessments, and faith-based counseling tailored to your unique needs. Whether facing life challenges, struggling with mental health concerns, or seeking faith-based support, I’m here to help you rediscover strength and clarity. My practice prioritizes an open, respectful, and supportive environment where you can freely explore and address your concerns without judgment.
Tibebe Worku
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
My therapy style is warm and direct. I help clients understand and articulate the challenges they face in a way that is meaningful and useful so that they are better equipped to make real choices that are equally satisfying and sustainable. I provide a space where clients can be truly heard, some for the first time. I specialize in working with individuals, families, and couples who are negotiating complex issues around identity or life transitions, but can also help clients focus on and work through more specific relational challenges that have arisen in their lives. Let's work together to create lasting change.
My therapy style is warm and direct. I help clients understand and articulate the challenges they face in a way that is meaningful and useful so that they are better equipped to make real choices that are equally satisfying and sustainable. I provide a space where clients can be truly heard, some for the first time. I specialize in working with individuals, families, and couples who are negotiating complex issues around identity or life transitions, but can also help clients focus on and work through more specific relational challenges that have arisen in their lives. Let's work together to create lasting change.
My approach to therapy is integrative and individualized according to one's cultural background. I utilize a variety of interventions to help you navigate life transitions, grief, and distress. Social and cultural factors play a significant role in how we perceive the world and immerse ourselves in our experiences.
My approach to therapy is integrative and individualized according to one's cultural background. I utilize a variety of interventions to help you navigate life transitions, grief, and distress. Social and cultural factors play a significant role in how we perceive the world and immerse ourselves in our experiences.
Kayla Corazao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Change is hard, not having the tools, direction, and support make the process even harder. I can help you identify areas that may be keeping you stuck. I also provide wellness and behavioral health coaching in addition to traditional therapy.
Change is hard, not having the tools, direction, and support make the process even harder. I can help you identify areas that may be keeping you stuck. I also provide wellness and behavioral health coaching in addition to traditional therapy.
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