Therapists in Downtown, San Diego, CA
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.
Kathryn Christine & Calm Connections-Mental Health
Counselor, LPCC, MS, PPS
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS-My passion in life is to provide therapeutic counseling support and interventions for adults, adolescents, and children whom are experiencing difficulty in some area of their life. I have over 17 years of experience treating clients struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma, self esteem, behavior/anger management, eating disorders, weight management and provide family and marriage therapy. I am currently providing tele-health services to provide support to clients throughout California! Please email or call if interested in making an appointment.
I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS-My passion in life is to provide therapeutic counseling support and interventions for adults, adolescents, and children whom are experiencing difficulty in some area of their life. I have over 17 years of experience treating clients struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma, self esteem, behavior/anger management, eating disorders, weight management and provide family and marriage therapy. I am currently providing tele-health services to provide support to clients throughout California! Please email or call if interested in making an appointment.
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.
Lauren Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, LICSW, NET III, ART
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101
I create a nurturing and safe environment for you and loved ones to explore ways to reconnect with yourself and show up in relationships. I provide high quality integrative psychotherapy, Coaching, and application of Neuro-Emotional Technique, Applied Kinesiology, and bioenergetic healing to encourage healing at the unconscious level, releasing inherited emotional and intergenerational DNA. This allows for results in a shorter time frame. Together, we will tailor your path to healing and living the life you desire. I work with children, teens, and adults in the context of individual, family, and couples therapy, and groups.
I create a nurturing and safe environment for you and loved ones to explore ways to reconnect with yourself and show up in relationships. I provide high quality integrative psychotherapy, Coaching, and application of Neuro-Emotional Technique, Applied Kinesiology, and bioenergetic healing to encourage healing at the unconscious level, releasing inherited emotional and intergenerational DNA. This allows for results in a shorter time frame. Together, we will tailor your path to healing and living the life you desire. I work with children, teens, and adults in the context of individual, family, and couples therapy, and groups.
I work collaboratively with clients to help them engage with the wisdom from within to move with purpose and meaning in their lives. I see a wide range of clients from diverse backgrounds, age ranges, and with various clinical issues. My focus is on helping people create more life balance, facilitate self-growth, and enhance self-esteem. I specialize in treating stress, anxiety, depression, weight, eating, body image, grief, trauma, high functioning autism, and in helping people through challenges related to relationship, academic, work, parenting, and life transitions.
I work collaboratively with clients to help them engage with the wisdom from within to move with purpose and meaning in their lives. I see a wide range of clients from diverse backgrounds, age ranges, and with various clinical issues. My focus is on helping people create more life balance, facilitate self-growth, and enhance self-esteem. I specialize in treating stress, anxiety, depression, weight, eating, body image, grief, trauma, high functioning autism, and in helping people through challenges related to relationship, academic, work, parenting, and life transitions.
Eddie A Quintana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
My Philosophy is simple, start where you are at in the process. My approach is to work with you and together we would develop goals and expectations on what you want to work on. It is a collaborative effort in order to help you make progress and sustain change once progress is made. Even though I'm seen as the professional, to me your're the professional of you're life and its my job to help guide you into a place where you feel comfortable. For further info please check out my website at quintanacounseling.com.
My Philosophy is simple, start where you are at in the process. My approach is to work with you and together we would develop goals and expectations on what you want to work on. It is a collaborative effort in order to help you make progress and sustain change once progress is made. Even though I'm seen as the professional, to me your're the professional of you're life and its my job to help guide you into a place where you feel comfortable. For further info please check out my website at quintanacounseling.com.
Michele R Manker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101
I like working with individuals, couples, or families who are motivated to examine patterns in their thinking or behavior for positive change. I enjoy working in a collaborative manner where there is an active exchange and where my client is open to feeling some discomfort for change - no pain/no gain. I believe that we are all capable of change through insight and that our upbringing can result in both good and bad habits that are flexible as long as we are conscious. I enjoy bringing in spirituality/meaning of life discussions to further my clients self awareness and growth.
I like working with individuals, couples, or families who are motivated to examine patterns in their thinking or behavior for positive change. I enjoy working in a collaborative manner where there is an active exchange and where my client is open to feeling some discomfort for change - no pain/no gain. I believe that we are all capable of change through insight and that our upbringing can result in both good and bad habits that are flexible as long as we are conscious. I enjoy bringing in spirituality/meaning of life discussions to further my clients self awareness and growth.
Heather Glover
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101
If you're ready for change, or contemplating change, I'm ready to help you achieve it! Together, we can take your biggest challenges and use them as opportunities to thrive. My focus is providing support to individuals, couples, and families in need of healing and positive change. I will provide a compassionate and comfortable space to help you manage and resolve life challenges including binge eating/compulsive overeating, stress, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, weathering change, anger management, and conflict in relationships!
If you're ready for change, or contemplating change, I'm ready to help you achieve it! Together, we can take your biggest challenges and use them as opportunities to thrive. My focus is providing support to individuals, couples, and families in need of healing and positive change. I will provide a compassionate and comfortable space to help you manage and resolve life challenges including binge eating/compulsive overeating, stress, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, weathering change, anger management, and conflict in relationships!
Mary Jordan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101
Do you find yourself shut down or suppress your feelings? Do you struggle in relationships due to your trauma? Are you unsure of where you belong? I work with people of all identities to process unresolved feelings due to trauma. I strive to provide you a safe and non-judgmental space, in order for you to develop coping mechanisms for trauma symptoms (anxiety, depression, addiction, etc.) and to explore aspects of yourself. I can help you let go of Past HURTS and develop tools to find RELIEF.
Do you find yourself shut down or suppress your feelings? Do you struggle in relationships due to your trauma? Are you unsure of where you belong? I work with people of all identities to process unresolved feelings due to trauma. I strive to provide you a safe and non-judgmental space, in order for you to develop coping mechanisms for trauma symptoms (anxiety, depression, addiction, etc.) and to explore aspects of yourself. I can help you let go of Past HURTS and develop tools to find RELIEF.
Leslie Weinstein
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101
It is okay to not be okay right now. Life can be messy and sneak up on you. It's like all of the sudden we ask ourselves how did we get here? I like to think that no matter what your struggle is currently, you and I can figure out how we can get you some pretty quick emotional and mental relief. A struggle can be constant or temporary. It can be anything from relationships issues, feeling sad or bored, grief, unconscious patterns that lead to self-doubt or anxiety, feeling unseen, low self-esteem, disordered thinking about food and body, feeling disconnected from the people around you, or simply not being happy.
It is okay to not be okay right now. Life can be messy and sneak up on you. It's like all of the sudden we ask ourselves how did we get here? I like to think that no matter what your struggle is currently, you and I can figure out how we can get you some pretty quick emotional and mental relief. A struggle can be constant or temporary. It can be anything from relationships issues, feeling sad or bored, grief, unconscious patterns that lead to self-doubt or anxiety, feeling unseen, low self-esteem, disordered thinking about food and body, feeling disconnected from the people around you, or simply not being happy.
Mindy Richard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Mindy Richard and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I have 22 years of experience working with individuals and families in medical and educational settings. I have 10 years of experience as a Licensed Therapist. My focus is working with individuals and couples that are struggling with emotional challenges such as Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Mood Instability, End of life issues and emotional distress related to coping with illness and injury. My goal is to help each client learn tools to increase their quality of life and decrease emotional distress.
Hi, my name is Mindy Richard and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I have 22 years of experience working with individuals and families in medical and educational settings. I have 10 years of experience as a Licensed Therapist. My focus is working with individuals and couples that are struggling with emotional challenges such as Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Mood Instability, End of life issues and emotional distress related to coping with illness and injury. My goal is to help each client learn tools to increase their quality of life and decrease emotional distress.
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Katrin Reyes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I believe one's mental health is the foundation for overall health and longevity. Feeling scene, heard and supported are the cornerstones of positive mental health. Having a safe sounding board can be life changing and my goal with clients is to make sure that they know they don't have to hold life's "heavy stuff" alone. Learning how to re-connect to self as well as improve communication with others is a focus when working together.
I believe one's mental health is the foundation for overall health and longevity. Feeling scene, heard and supported are the cornerstones of positive mental health. Having a safe sounding board can be life changing and my goal with clients is to make sure that they know they don't have to hold life's "heavy stuff" alone. Learning how to re-connect to self as well as improve communication with others is a focus when working together.
Freedom Within Therapy and Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101
Are you struggling to feel content or happy in your life? Have you experienced some challenging or traumatic events that are making it hard to move forward? Perhaps you have tried various approaches towards healing and none have stuck. You are not alone! These are common experiences and issues that can be worked through by collaborating with a therapist that you can connect with. Freedom Within Center has highly skilled therapists to help you work through struggles that may be impacting your life, your work and your relationships.
Are you struggling to feel content or happy in your life? Have you experienced some challenging or traumatic events that are making it hard to move forward? Perhaps you have tried various approaches towards healing and none have stuck. You are not alone! These are common experiences and issues that can be worked through by collaborating with a therapist that you can connect with. Freedom Within Center has highly skilled therapists to help you work through struggles that may be impacting your life, your work and your relationships.
In life, we can experience very difficult challenges that require change. Some of those challenging events may be difficult to move on from, leave you feeling stuck and unsure of how to proceed. Therapy can be a helpful way of helping you explore events, process emotions, and grow within new perspectives. I can help provide a warm, compassionate environment to do just that. It is important to me that you feel heard and understood. I find that in this type of therapeutic space, individuals are much more open to taking steps towards flexibility, developing insight, and finding a self-compassion they may not have discovered before.
In life, we can experience very difficult challenges that require change. Some of those challenging events may be difficult to move on from, leave you feeling stuck and unsure of how to proceed. Therapy can be a helpful way of helping you explore events, process emotions, and grow within new perspectives. I can help provide a warm, compassionate environment to do just that. It is important to me that you feel heard and understood. I find that in this type of therapeutic space, individuals are much more open to taking steps towards flexibility, developing insight, and finding a self-compassion they may not have discovered before.
Stillwater Counseling Centers
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101
Not accepting new clients
My ideal client is anyone who wants to make healthy changes in their life. The thing I love most about being a therapist is helping people change things in their lives that keep them from being the happiest, healthiest version of themselves that they can be. If they are willing to begin to take steps, I am thrilled to walk along side them and not give up until they reach their goals. I am happy to work with individual who have complex mental illness or who are simply working through change and transitions. I am comfortable working from a faith-based or a secular approach. I just want to help my clients function better.
My ideal client is anyone who wants to make healthy changes in their life. The thing I love most about being a therapist is helping people change things in their lives that keep them from being the happiest, healthiest version of themselves that they can be. If they are willing to begin to take steps, I am thrilled to walk along side them and not give up until they reach their goals. I am happy to work with individual who have complex mental illness or who are simply working through change and transitions. I am comfortable working from a faith-based or a secular approach. I just want to help my clients function better.
Ta' Quonna Lampkins
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! Our center provides affordable telehealth/online therapy only. My passion is working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, and behavioral challenges. While utilizing therapeutic approaches such as: Strength-based, Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Humanistic Approach my goal is to make sure that my treatment is not a “cookie-cutter” experience but specific.
Hello and welcome! Our center provides affordable telehealth/online therapy only. My passion is working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, and behavioral challenges. While utilizing therapeutic approaches such as: Strength-based, Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Humanistic Approach my goal is to make sure that my treatment is not a “cookie-cutter” experience but specific.
Patricia Fiamengo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Patricia Fiamengo, LCSW, M-RAS
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101
I am a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping my clients find healing and empowerment through self-awareness and personal growth. I’ve worked in mental health and addiction treatment for over two decades and offer support options for a vast array of challenges; from severe emotional and personality disorders to day-to-day struggles. My life's purpose is to help others reach their goals, navigate their struggles, and walk in their strengths.
I am a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping my clients find healing and empowerment through self-awareness and personal growth. I’ve worked in mental health and addiction treatment for over two decades and offer support options for a vast array of challenges; from severe emotional and personality disorders to day-to-day struggles. My life's purpose is to help others reach their goals, navigate their struggles, and walk in their strengths.
Shannon Maximov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I believe that most people can benefit from therapy at some point in their lives. Whether you struggle with persistent, troubling thoughts or feelings, or overwhelmed by events and life changes that are out of your control, therapy can help.
I believe that most people can benefit from therapy at some point in their lives. Whether you struggle with persistent, troubling thoughts or feelings, or overwhelmed by events and life changes that are out of your control, therapy can help.
Dr. Kimberly Madakasira
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LPCC, C-IYT
Verified Verified
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I am a licensed professional counselor, Health Psychologist and an International Certified Yoga Therapist. I have been a licensed professional counselor since 2000 with experience treating adults utilizing various techniques and therapies in both group and individual settings. I provide CBT, Mindfulness, Yoga Therapy, etc. which have been shown to be beneficial for depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, eating disorders among other issues. I obtained my PhD in Health Psychology from Walden University where I studied somatic issues. My areas of interest include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and health issues.
I am a licensed professional counselor, Health Psychologist and an International Certified Yoga Therapist. I have been a licensed professional counselor since 2000 with experience treating adults utilizing various techniques and therapies in both group and individual settings. I provide CBT, Mindfulness, Yoga Therapy, etc. which have been shown to be beneficial for depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, eating disorders among other issues. I obtained my PhD in Health Psychology from Walden University where I studied somatic issues. My areas of interest include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and health issues.
Neil Babins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Does life often seem stuck in patterns that repeat over and over? Feel powerless or helpless to change that experience? Do you frequently feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, self-conscious, or fearful? Ever wonder why you feel the way you feel, and think the way you think, and why it is so hard to make permanent change? I currently accept insurances from Optum, Aetna, and Cigna, and all its affiliates, including: Allsavers UHC, Meritain, Nippon, Surest, UMR, Health Plans Inc., Oscar, Allied Benefit Systems, United Healthcare, etc. , through a processing company called ALMA. I also have an online program to be released in 2023.
Does life often seem stuck in patterns that repeat over and over? Feel powerless or helpless to change that experience? Do you frequently feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, self-conscious, or fearful? Ever wonder why you feel the way you feel, and think the way you think, and why it is so hard to make permanent change? I currently accept insurances from Optum, Aetna, and Cigna, and all its affiliates, including: Allsavers UHC, Meritain, Nippon, Surest, UMR, Health Plans Inc., Oscar, Allied Benefit Systems, United Healthcare, etc. , through a processing company called ALMA. I also have an online program to be released in 2023.
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Weight Loss Therapists
What is the relationship between weight management and mental health?
Mental health can be significantly influenced by one's physical health, so overall improvements in one's quality of life as a result of improved physical functioning from weight loss can have an overall positive impact on an individual's mental health and allow them to engage more readily in everyday activities. In addition, many strategies used to manage weight, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, are also associated with reducing the symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Individuals may also benefit from the improved self-esteem and self-efficacy that can come with successful weight management.
What is the psychological approach to losing weight?
While there are no specific therapy modalities specifically for weight loss, common psychological therapies can be highly effective in helping clients make lasting lifestyle changes. This may be called the "psychological approach" to weight loss because it does not rely on physical interventions, such as medication or weight loss surgery, to help clients lose weight. Weight loss counseling can be used in addition to or instead of such physical interventions. Some clients simply seek therapy to address the challenges that may accompany weight loss in general, including negative thoughts surrounding their body, disordered eating patterns, or difficulty completing daily tasks as a result of their weight challenges. In such cases, therapists will often utilize behavioral coaching or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts may be influencing their diet and physical activity patterns.
What type of therapy is commonly used in weight loss counseling?
Weight loss counseling often involves a combination of therapy and psychoeducation. Common techniques used by weight loss counselors include journaling, thought diaries, and other Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies that encourage clients to consider how their feelings about their weight loss impact their mental health. Weight loss counselors may also teach clients mindfulness exercises, which can be used by clients during and after eating to be more aware of physical cues from their body surrounding eating. Some clients looking for weight loss therapy may also benefit from group therapy approaches, which utilize the power of social connection and accountability to help clients adhere to their weight loss plan.
Is therapy recommended for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery?
While therapy is not a requirement for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, many individuals undergoing weight loss surgery may benefit from seeing a counselor. Prior to surgery, counselors can help clients decide whether surgical weight loss is a good fit for them and assist in surgery preparation. Post-surgery, counselors can assist clients with the psychological component of maintaining their weight loss, as well as help clients navigate any postoperative pain. Throughout the surgical process, therapists can help clients process body-image challenges that may come with dramatic changes in weight, as well as manage symptoms of anxiety or depression that may accompany the major life changes bariatric surgery can bring.