Relationship Issues Therapists in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA
My approach to therapy is to create an active and dynamic collaboration with clients who want to explore and understand current difficulties as part of the larger picture of their lives. With increasing awareness, clients are then able to make more conscious choices for themselves. Additionally my practice includes working with clients from different cultural backgrounds. Since it is important to understand the context in which problems occur and are experienced, I develop therapeutic approaches that not only take into account but also build upon the person's specific cultural system.
My approach to therapy is to create an active and dynamic collaboration with clients who want to explore and understand current difficulties as part of the larger picture of their lives. With increasing awareness, clients are then able to make more conscious choices for themselves. Additionally my practice includes working with clients from different cultural backgrounds. Since it is important to understand the context in which problems occur and are experienced, I develop therapeutic approaches that not only take into account but also build upon the person's specific cultural system.
As a family therapist for over twenty-five years, I combine various approaches to meet the individual needs of my clients. My style is collaborative and supportive and I'm passionate about what I do. I specialize in two unrelated populations: young people from age thirteen through their mid- twenties, and anyone suffering loss, especially the loss of a pet. Perhaps because I still have vivid memories of my young self, and because the animal-human bond is so strong, these topics have special meaning for me. Subspecialties include trauma and stress management including EMDR, couple's work, and parenting.
As a family therapist for over twenty-five years, I combine various approaches to meet the individual needs of my clients. My style is collaborative and supportive and I'm passionate about what I do. I specialize in two unrelated populations: young people from age thirteen through their mid- twenties, and anyone suffering loss, especially the loss of a pet. Perhaps because I still have vivid memories of my young self, and because the animal-human bond is so strong, these topics have special meaning for me. Subspecialties include trauma and stress management including EMDR, couple's work, and parenting.
Aron Sumii
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126 (Online Only)
I first and foremost adapt my style of therapy to meet your needs. We work together to identify what best supports you toward your goals or areas of focus in therapy. Some clients progress through insight and understanding about an issue while others progress through tangible present-moment skills and tools, all of which I can provide support you with. I also feel that Identity (race, gender, sexual orientation, etc) plays an important role about how we experience the world and how the world views us and I incorporate this into therapy. I see therapy as an equal and collaborative effort between us.
I first and foremost adapt my style of therapy to meet your needs. We work together to identify what best supports you toward your goals or areas of focus in therapy. Some clients progress through insight and understanding about an issue while others progress through tangible present-moment skills and tools, all of which I can provide support you with. I also feel that Identity (race, gender, sexual orientation, etc) plays an important role about how we experience the world and how the world views us and I incorporate this into therapy. I see therapy as an equal and collaborative effort between us.
Laura Aparicio
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
As your provider, I will be honest, empathetic, and thoughtful in feedback. I will actively collaborate with you to help you take steps toward your goals. My purpose as your counselor is to provide you with the support you need.
As your provider, I will be honest, empathetic, and thoughtful in feedback. I will actively collaborate with you to help you take steps toward your goals. My purpose as your counselor is to provide you with the support you need.
Terry Surinsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
Welcome and thank you for taking a moment to learn about my background. When personal challenges or obstacles arise, it would be my privilege to join you in facing these problems: to listen carefully and work with you at your own pace to increase your self-understanding and insight, gain perspective, and develop a practical plan of action. I aim to be calming, kind, honest, curious, goal-oriented, nurturing, compassionate, conscientious, and realistic. The first step toward change involves creating a trusting therapeutic connection.
Welcome and thank you for taking a moment to learn about my background. When personal challenges or obstacles arise, it would be my privilege to join you in facing these problems: to listen carefully and work with you at your own pace to increase your self-understanding and insight, gain perspective, and develop a practical plan of action. I aim to be calming, kind, honest, curious, goal-oriented, nurturing, compassionate, conscientious, and realistic. The first step toward change involves creating a trusting therapeutic connection.
Zhaohui (Sunny) Yang
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
I'm very much a client-centered therapist and collaborate with my clients in defining the goals and paths of recovery. Being an immigrant myself, I work extensively with immigrants and their families, as well as families of mixed racial/cultural backgrounds. I am a strong advocate for under-served, underrepresented groups, and for victims of social injustice and domestic violence.
I'm very much a client-centered therapist and collaborate with my clients in defining the goals and paths of recovery. Being an immigrant myself, I work extensively with immigrants and their families, as well as families of mixed racial/cultural backgrounds. I am a strong advocate for under-served, underrepresented groups, and for victims of social injustice and domestic violence.
Vanessa Tan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Vanessa, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I'm a first generation immigrant based in San Diego, CA. Originally from South East Asia, I've worked and lived in Singapore, Taiwan, and Buffalo, NY. I love cooking, board game nights, heated blankets, and playing fetch with my dog! I love the story-telling of my clients - there's so much to be learned from the life experiences that we have, the minute details that stick with us after all these years, and the takeaways from each life circumstance.
Hi! I'm Vanessa, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I'm a first generation immigrant based in San Diego, CA. Originally from South East Asia, I've worked and lived in Singapore, Taiwan, and Buffalo, NY. I love cooking, board game nights, heated blankets, and playing fetch with my dog! I love the story-telling of my clients - there's so much to be learned from the life experiences that we have, the minute details that stick with us after all these years, and the takeaways from each life circumstance.
As an IFS therapist, so often I hear “I know why things are difficult for me, but I still can’t figure out how to feel better”. I hear you! Connecting the dots and thinking through things can certainly help us progress in our healing, but oftentimes we can still feel stuck. In order for things to move through us, we must acknowledge the physical experience of our emotions, which then allows us to reconnect with ourselves internally. My practice is a combination of talking through your life and making sense of things, and also turning inward toward emotions, helping them relax and give you more space to feel grounded and clear.
As an IFS therapist, so often I hear “I know why things are difficult for me, but I still can’t figure out how to feel better”. I hear you! Connecting the dots and thinking through things can certainly help us progress in our healing, but oftentimes we can still feel stuck. In order for things to move through us, we must acknowledge the physical experience of our emotions, which then allows us to reconnect with ourselves internally. My practice is a combination of talking through your life and making sense of things, and also turning inward toward emotions, helping them relax and give you more space to feel grounded and clear.
Bernard And Priscilla Chen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126 (Online Only)
Our clinical specialties: • Attachment focused dating & breakup recovery • Family of origin & generational issues • Emotional self awareness for parents • Codependency & emotional maturity • Childhood emotional neglect & parentification • Therapists and healthcare workers (doctors, nurses) • Grief & loss, life stage transitions • Trauma & EMDR therapy • Eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, & binge eating • Adult children of alcoholics & addicts • Entrepreneurs and business owners • Money mindset and financial values
Our clinical specialties: • Attachment focused dating & breakup recovery • Family of origin & generational issues • Emotional self awareness for parents • Codependency & emotional maturity • Childhood emotional neglect & parentification • Therapists and healthcare workers (doctors, nurses) • Grief & loss, life stage transitions • Trauma & EMDR therapy • Eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, & binge eating • Adult children of alcoholics & addicts • Entrepreneurs and business owners • Money mindset and financial values
Elaine Garmon
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, APCC
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
You haven’t had time to just stop and self-explore. Maybe all your energy has went into your career, your family, others, and you often forget about an important person, You. With so many challenges and roadblock you find yourself in a repeated cycle of unhappiness, uncertainty, or self-doubt. All these circumstances have prevented you from asking yourself Am I living the life I want? Others may think you have it all together but inside you’re exhausted, tired of being in survival mode, and are ready to live.
You haven’t had time to just stop and self-explore. Maybe all your energy has went into your career, your family, others, and you often forget about an important person, You. With so many challenges and roadblock you find yourself in a repeated cycle of unhappiness, uncertainty, or self-doubt. All these circumstances have prevented you from asking yourself Am I living the life I want? Others may think you have it all together but inside you’re exhausted, tired of being in survival mode, and are ready to live.
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Hello, my name is Noah Liker. If you’re reading this then you have already made the first step towards building the best version of yourself. Finding the right therapist to work with can be daunting, so I hope reading this can provide some comfort to you. Maybe a lack of control, a feeling of loneliness, or perhaps hidden insecurities have prevented you from enjoying everything that life has to offer. The journey to understand these thoughts and feelings begins today.
Hello, my name is Noah Liker. If you’re reading this then you have already made the first step towards building the best version of yourself. Finding the right therapist to work with can be daunting, so I hope reading this can provide some comfort to you. Maybe a lack of control, a feeling of loneliness, or perhaps hidden insecurities have prevented you from enjoying everything that life has to offer. The journey to understand these thoughts and feelings begins today.
I view therapy as a very special, sacred space where my clients may begin and proceed on their journey toward health. I have extensive experience working with a host of different mental health issues. As a Christian therapist, I am able to offer not only experience and professionalism, but also provide an atmosphere of safety where clients are free to hear from God, Himself, as He brings truth which is genuine, long-lasting, and results in true healing and freedom.
I view therapy as a very special, sacred space where my clients may begin and proceed on their journey toward health. I have extensive experience working with a host of different mental health issues. As a Christian therapist, I am able to offer not only experience and professionalism, but also provide an atmosphere of safety where clients are free to hear from God, Himself, as He brings truth which is genuine, long-lasting, and results in true healing and freedom.
Hi, I'm Anne! Anne Glenn, LCSW. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to treatment is to work hand in hand with my clients. Helping them find answers, healing, and growth they may be looking for. I do not work with high-risk clients. I specialize in working with kids and families who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, disruptive behaviors and changes in family environment due to abuse and divorce.
Hi, I'm Anne! Anne Glenn, LCSW. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to treatment is to work hand in hand with my clients. Helping them find answers, healing, and growth they may be looking for. I do not work with high-risk clients. I specialize in working with kids and families who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, disruptive behaviors and changes in family environment due to abuse and divorce.
Kandice Casillas
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
Hello, I am Kandice Casillas, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I believe that the client is the expert in their life while I am a helper in understanding and making connections with the unknown. My areas of focus are trauma, depression, anxiety, communication, boundaries, self-acceptance, and self-compassion. I use a collection of Attachment-Based, Solution Focus, Narrative, CBT, Compassion Focused, and Client Centered approaches. I like to start with the basics of understanding the client's needs, finding coping skills that work, and then diving into the real problem at hand.
Hello, I am Kandice Casillas, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I believe that the client is the expert in their life while I am a helper in understanding and making connections with the unknown. My areas of focus are trauma, depression, anxiety, communication, boundaries, self-acceptance, and self-compassion. I use a collection of Attachment-Based, Solution Focus, Narrative, CBT, Compassion Focused, and Client Centered approaches. I like to start with the basics of understanding the client's needs, finding coping skills that work, and then diving into the real problem at hand.
My primary goal in working with individuals, couples, and families is to help you achieve your full potential and lead a life in the present that is fulfilling and meaningful. We achieve this through a structured, non-confrontational approach where together, we will search for patterns in your life that are causing you difficulties. I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist with 15 years experience in private practice. My office is conveniently located just west of the 15 freeway and Miramar Road. For more detailed information about my services, please visit my website at Cognitivebehaviortherapy.net
My primary goal in working with individuals, couples, and families is to help you achieve your full potential and lead a life in the present that is fulfilling and meaningful. We achieve this through a structured, non-confrontational approach where together, we will search for patterns in your life that are causing you difficulties. I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist with 15 years experience in private practice. My office is conveniently located just west of the 15 freeway and Miramar Road. For more detailed information about my services, please visit my website at Cognitivebehaviortherapy.net
Hi, I'm Megan Mathewson. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that people have an innate capacity to heal and make desired changes in their lives, but the work of personal and relational growth can be difficult and doesn’t have to be done alone. I offer a safe and supportive space where we can work together on creating what you want to see in your life. I have worked with children, adolescents, parents, adults and families for over 10 years. I have worked with people who experience depression, anxiety, stress, trauma (and other adverse experiences), parenting, and relational challenges.
Hi, I'm Megan Mathewson. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that people have an innate capacity to heal and make desired changes in their lives, but the work of personal and relational growth can be difficult and doesn’t have to be done alone. I offer a safe and supportive space where we can work together on creating what you want to see in your life. I have worked with children, adolescents, parents, adults and families for over 10 years. I have worked with people who experience depression, anxiety, stress, trauma (and other adverse experiences), parenting, and relational challenges.
Hi there, I'm Laura! I am an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry. Skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma, Group Therapy for substance abuse, Crisis Intervention, Family Therapy, and Case Management. I have a background as a healthcare service professional with a Master of Science (MS) focused on Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling from the University of Phoenix. I have a very empathetic approach to listening while providing unconditional positive regard for each member's issues and concerns.
Hi there, I'm Laura! I am an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry. Skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma, Group Therapy for substance abuse, Crisis Intervention, Family Therapy, and Case Management. I have a background as a healthcare service professional with a Master of Science (MS) focused on Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling from the University of Phoenix. I have a very empathetic approach to listening while providing unconditional positive regard for each member's issues and concerns.
Kathryn Shafer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126 (Online Only)
Hi there! My name is Kathryn Shafer (She, Her, Hers). I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10 years of experience in the field. I provide individual, couples and family therapy to children, teens and adults with a variety of concerns. I specialize in working with diverse populations who have anxiety, depression, relational problems and everyday life stressors.
Hi there! My name is Kathryn Shafer (She, Her, Hers). I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10 years of experience in the field. I provide individual, couples and family therapy to children, teens and adults with a variety of concerns. I specialize in working with diverse populations who have anxiety, depression, relational problems and everyday life stressors.
Kendra Hadley
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
Hi, there! My name is Kendra Hadley, and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor in the state of California (LPCC 14503). My areas of expertise are addiction, mental health, trauma, and couples counseling. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities and interventions to help people become the best possible versions of themselves. I work primarily with a culturally diverse population of young adults who struggle with a variety of habits and hang-ups, i.e. drug and alcohol addiction, process addiction (i.e. sex, gaming, etc.), and more.
Hi, there! My name is Kendra Hadley, and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor in the state of California (LPCC 14503). My areas of expertise are addiction, mental health, trauma, and couples counseling. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities and interventions to help people become the best possible versions of themselves. I work primarily with a culturally diverse population of young adults who struggle with a variety of habits and hang-ups, i.e. drug and alcohol addiction, process addiction (i.e. sex, gaming, etc.), and more.
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