Therapists in Normal Heights, San Diego, CA
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.
Dr. Charles R. Freeman, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Normal Heights, San Diego, CA 92108
IInsomnia affects every facet of your life. Your insomnia might be making you feel depressed or anxious, frustrated with poor memory or mental “fog,” or like you’re constantly sick. However it’s manifesting, you’re starting to see the effects: relationships are suffering, work is slipping, life feels dull, and you feel helpless to stop it. You need sound solid sleep because you need to feel better, but even more than that, you want to get to the root of this problem altogether...so you can get rid of it for good. You’re ready to not stress every night as you lie awake, to heal past wounds in your life, and to feel hope again.
IInsomnia affects every facet of your life. Your insomnia might be making you feel depressed or anxious, frustrated with poor memory or mental “fog,” or like you’re constantly sick. However it’s manifesting, you’re starting to see the effects: relationships are suffering, work is slipping, life feels dull, and you feel helpless to stop it. You need sound solid sleep because you need to feel better, but even more than that, you want to get to the root of this problem altogether...so you can get rid of it for good. You’re ready to not stress every night as you lie awake, to heal past wounds in your life, and to feel hope again.
We are currently accepting private clients for individual grief support sessions. We offer a range of support topics including substance-use disorder loss, anticipatory grief related to illness, accident, and substance use, and disenfranchised loss related to murder, suicide, or substance use. In addition, we offer support for other types of loss that may not be recognized by traditional therapies, such as the loss of a pet, job, co-worker, or dear friend. Sessions are ongoing and are offered via phone or Zoom. For Individual sessions, we work on a sliding scale fee. For more information: hearthomeshealing.gmail.com
We are currently accepting private clients for individual grief support sessions. We offer a range of support topics including substance-use disorder loss, anticipatory grief related to illness, accident, and substance use, and disenfranchised loss related to murder, suicide, or substance use. In addition, we offer support for other types of loss that may not be recognized by traditional therapies, such as the loss of a pet, job, co-worker, or dear friend. Sessions are ongoing and are offered via phone or Zoom. For Individual sessions, we work on a sliding scale fee. For more information: hearthomeshealing.gmail.com
Morgan Brown, CADC-I | Bloom Family Therapy
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Normal Heights, San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
With a warm and empathetic approach, my hopes are to create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore underlying causes of addiction. Together we will create personalized coping strategies for a healthy tomorrow. My passion lies with teens and young adults who struggle with substance use as I relate to this population on a deep level.
With a warm and empathetic approach, my hopes are to create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore underlying causes of addiction. Together we will create personalized coping strategies for a healthy tomorrow. My passion lies with teens and young adults who struggle with substance use as I relate to this population on a deep level.
C. Allen Ruyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Normal Heights, San Diego, CA 92108
One out of every six men in the United States has been sexually abused and millions more are sexually assaulted as adults. Unfortunately, most sexual trauma treatment programs are designed for women, making them a poor fit for male clients. I have spent my career offering a safe environment and treatment specifically designed for male survivors of sexual trauma. I help men throughout California confront their trauma, understand the impact it has on them and their relationships, build healthier coping strategies, and start to heal from the wounds inflicted by the abuse/assault.
One out of every six men in the United States has been sexually abused and millions more are sexually assaulted as adults. Unfortunately, most sexual trauma treatment programs are designed for women, making them a poor fit for male clients. I have spent my career offering a safe environment and treatment specifically designed for male survivors of sexual trauma. I help men throughout California confront their trauma, understand the impact it has on them and their relationships, build healthier coping strategies, and start to heal from the wounds inflicted by the abuse/assault.
Angel Vargas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Normal Heights, San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
At times we feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and hopeless, searching for something beyond merely coping to survive. Some events in life are so impactful, stressful, and challenging that it seems almost impossible to function, as if we were stuck, thinking we cannot move forward. If this is you now, here's the truth, you do not have to deal with these burdens by yourself. Hope is available and healing is possible, these situations can be turned around. I have experienced this first-hand. You can create your path toward wellness, empowerment, and fulfillment, and I will honored to partner with you in this process.
At times we feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and hopeless, searching for something beyond merely coping to survive. Some events in life are so impactful, stressful, and challenging that it seems almost impossible to function, as if we were stuck, thinking we cannot move forward. If this is you now, here's the truth, you do not have to deal with these burdens by yourself. Hope is available and healing is possible, these situations can be turned around. I have experienced this first-hand. You can create your path toward wellness, empowerment, and fulfillment, and I will honored to partner with you in this process.
Marc Gotbaum
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Normal Heights, San Diego, CA 92108
Marc is a therapist 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.
Marc is a therapist 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. Chris Fragiskatos
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Normal Heights, San Diego, CA 92108
COVID-19 UPDATE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/CKUV1dPRQS8. Have the arguments with your partner become more frequent? More intense? Do you feel that your relationship has lost its spark? Do you find yourself feeling emotionally alone, sad, unappreciated, or frequently let down? If you do, I want to assure you that it can get better. There is nothing to be gained by continuing in a frustrating or lackluster relationship. I have a system that quickly sorts out problem areas, and provides a road map for you and your partner to follow to get back on track and regain your prior emotional and physical intimacy. Please reach out today.
COVID-19 UPDATE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/CKUV1dPRQS8. Have the arguments with your partner become more frequent? More intense? Do you feel that your relationship has lost its spark? Do you find yourself feeling emotionally alone, sad, unappreciated, or frequently let down? If you do, I want to assure you that it can get better. There is nothing to be gained by continuing in a frustrating or lackluster relationship. I have a system that quickly sorts out problem areas, and provides a road map for you and your partner to follow to get back on track and regain your prior emotional and physical intimacy. Please reach out today.
Kerrie Aiello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Normal Heights, San Diego, CA 92108
Are you feeling overwhelmed that increasing demands are impacting your relationships, quality of life and health? Feeling worried and discouraged that your child/teen's behaviors are impacting their success in school, family and friendships? Are there things in your past or present that are creating obstacles in your life? Don't loose hope - therapy can help! When life gets hard, the most important thing to do is ask for help. Together in a safe and trusting environment we can explore new perspectives and discover the strengths that will lead you to your full potential.
Are you feeling overwhelmed that increasing demands are impacting your relationships, quality of life and health? Feeling worried and discouraged that your child/teen's behaviors are impacting their success in school, family and friendships? Are there things in your past or present that are creating obstacles in your life? Don't loose hope - therapy can help! When life gets hard, the most important thing to do is ask for help. Together in a safe and trusting environment we can explore new perspectives and discover the strengths that will lead you to your full potential.
Amber Laurie
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MA, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Normal Heights, San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
“I now see that owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.” – Brené Brown My goal in therapy is to be a strong support for you as you own your story and learn to practice more love and acceptance for yourself. Reaching out to a therapist can be scary and vulnerable, and I hope to provide a safe space for you to identify your goals and begin to make positive, values-based changes toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
“I now see that owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.” – Brené Brown My goal in therapy is to be a strong support for you as you own your story and learn to practice more love and acceptance for yourself. Reaching out to a therapist can be scary and vulnerable, and I hope to provide a safe space for you to identify your goals and begin to make positive, values-based changes toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
I specialize in providing a trauma focused, individual psychotherapy for adults of various ages, applying psychodynamic and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) treatment modalities. My approach to therapy is collaborative in nature, with a great emphasis on establishing a warm supportive relationship. I utilize a context of therapeutic relationship to help clients develop insight and awareness of the unconscious elements of their psychology that have a strong impact on their lives. I assist every client in the quest to generate a deeper meaning and address internal obstacles to accomplishing personal goals.
I specialize in providing a trauma focused, individual psychotherapy for adults of various ages, applying psychodynamic and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) treatment modalities. My approach to therapy is collaborative in nature, with a great emphasis on establishing a warm supportive relationship. I utilize a context of therapeutic relationship to help clients develop insight and awareness of the unconscious elements of their psychology that have a strong impact on their lives. I assist every client in the quest to generate a deeper meaning and address internal obstacles to accomplishing personal goals.
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Agape Counseling Center, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Normal Heights, San Diego, CA 92116
We all struggle with managing our lives during these difficult times. I am committed to providing the tools to increase and maintain functioning. Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction? Is there unresolved trauma, grief, or a sense of not belonging? Do you need an empathetic ear to verbalize your feelings, thoughts, and emotions?
We all struggle with managing our lives during these difficult times. I am committed to providing the tools to increase and maintain functioning. Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction? Is there unresolved trauma, grief, or a sense of not belonging? Do you need an empathetic ear to verbalize your feelings, thoughts, and emotions?
Vanessa Jane Cardin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Normal Heights, San Diego, CA 92116
Do you find yourself feeling fearful and not knowing why? Do you question your behavior and feel like your reactions are abnormal? Does it feel like no one understands and that life is too overwhelming sometimes? You're not alone, and it's time to talk about it.
Do you find yourself feeling fearful and not knowing why? Do you question your behavior and feel like your reactions are abnormal? Does it feel like no one understands and that life is too overwhelming sometimes? You're not alone, and it's time to talk about it.
Enlightened Way Therapy Services LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Normal Heights, San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I specialize in guiding couples, military personnel, combat veterans, and individuals through difficult life situations. I work with clients to address anxiety, depression, relational problems, self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, as well as grief and loss. Serving as both therapist and coach, my approach aims to instill hope and increase motivation in order to help clients achieve their goals. Let's navigate the complexities together, fostering healing, resilience, and personal growth. Your journey toward improved mental health and fulfilling relationships begins here.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I specialize in guiding couples, military personnel, combat veterans, and individuals through difficult life situations. I work with clients to address anxiety, depression, relational problems, self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, as well as grief and loss. Serving as both therapist and coach, my approach aims to instill hope and increase motivation in order to help clients achieve their goals. Let's navigate the complexities together, fostering healing, resilience, and personal growth. Your journey toward improved mental health and fulfilling relationships begins here.
The Center for Stress and Anxiety Management
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Normal Heights, San Diego, CA 92108
We are an outpatient practice specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) for anxiety, stress, and related problems. We provide cutting edge, empirically supported treatments in a warm, empathic environment. We currently offer treatment for stress, anxiety, panic, agoraphobia, OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, phobias, medical conditions, life transitions, and other life difficulties resulting from these problems. Our therapy is solution-focused and helps clients reach their full potential and improve quality of life.
We are an outpatient practice specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) for anxiety, stress, and related problems. We provide cutting edge, empirically supported treatments in a warm, empathic environment. We currently offer treatment for stress, anxiety, panic, agoraphobia, OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, phobias, medical conditions, life transitions, and other life difficulties resulting from these problems. Our therapy is solution-focused and helps clients reach their full potential and improve quality of life.
Jana Crosby
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Normal Heights, San Diego, CA 92108
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, self esteem, somatic issues, or life transitions in adults ages 18-40. Do you feel stressed, insecure, or ashamed, constantly battling with intrusive thoughts or impulses that you may not even entirely believe, but still can't seem to let go of? Are you feeling stuck in the trap of perfectionism, alone with high levels of emotional or physical pain, confused about sense of self or life direction, or wondering why your relationships aren't as fulfilling as you'd like? If so, we might be a good match to explore potential therapy together.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, self esteem, somatic issues, or life transitions in adults ages 18-40. Do you feel stressed, insecure, or ashamed, constantly battling with intrusive thoughts or impulses that you may not even entirely believe, but still can't seem to let go of? Are you feeling stuck in the trap of perfectionism, alone with high levels of emotional or physical pain, confused about sense of self or life direction, or wondering why your relationships aren't as fulfilling as you'd like? If so, we might be a good match to explore potential therapy together.
Dana Pasculescu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Normal Heights, San Diego, CA 92108
It can be tough to navigate life's challenges, but you don't have to go through them alone. Dana is a highly experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has helped clients from diverse backgrounds deal with a wide range of issues. She understands that anxiety, communication problems, conflicts, infidelity, infertility, and life transitions such as grief, divorce, or career change can be overwhelming and impact your emotional health, relationships, and overall well-being.
It can be tough to navigate life's challenges, but you don't have to go through them alone. Dana is a highly experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has helped clients from diverse backgrounds deal with a wide range of issues. She understands that anxiety, communication problems, conflicts, infidelity, infertility, and life transitions such as grief, divorce, or career change can be overwhelming and impact your emotional health, relationships, and overall well-being.
Hola! My name is Laura Folsom and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I’ve been providing therapy services since 2020. If there is one thing I want all of my clients to walk away from therapy with, it is gentleness with themselves. Life can be really tough and sometimes we cope by being really hard on ourselves. We repeat messages we have heard from people around us, our upbringing, or societal expectations. Even when these messages are well intentioned or sent with love, we can turn them into unrealistic expectations or criticism that make us feel as if we aren't enough.
Hola! My name is Laura Folsom and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I’ve been providing therapy services since 2020. If there is one thing I want all of my clients to walk away from therapy with, it is gentleness with themselves. Life can be really tough and sometimes we cope by being really hard on ourselves. We repeat messages we have heard from people around us, our upbringing, or societal expectations. Even when these messages are well intentioned or sent with love, we can turn them into unrealistic expectations or criticism that make us feel as if we aren't enough.
Jaclyn Nematbakhsh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Normal Heights, San Diego, CA 92108
If you have found yourself here it is because you are wanting to make a change in your life and/or your relationships. Maybe you have been feeling overwhelmed at work or at home, you have been experiencing low self-esteem, or you are stuck in a relationship that is no longer serving you. The therapeutic process is a powerful one where you get to work through your emotions and thoughts to come out even stronger than you were before.
If you have found yourself here it is because you are wanting to make a change in your life and/or your relationships. Maybe you have been feeling overwhelmed at work or at home, you have been experiencing low self-esteem, or you are stuck in a relationship that is no longer serving you. The therapeutic process is a powerful one where you get to work through your emotions and thoughts to come out even stronger than you were before.
Hilber Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Normal Heights, San Diego, CA 92108
We are empathic and experienced San Diego therapists who provide practical, evidenced-based therapy to children, teens, and adults. We work together with you and your family to provide treatment, support and guidance to help you understand and navigate the difficult or stressful situations that may be impacting your life.
We are empathic and experienced San Diego therapists who provide practical, evidenced-based therapy to children, teens, and adults. We work together with you and your family to provide treatment, support and guidance to help you understand and navigate the difficult or stressful situations that may be impacting your life.
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Number of Therapists in Normal Heights, San Diego, CA
200+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Normal Heights, San Diego, CA who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 82% | Relationship Issues |
| 76% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Self Esteem |
| 67% | Life Transitions |
| 65% | Grief |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 74% | Aetna |
| 65% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 65% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Normal Heights, San Diego, CA see their clients
| 77% | In Person and Online | |
| 23% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |