In Person Therapists in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA
Specializing in anxiety, depression, addiction, relationships, life transitions, and self-actualization, we offer individual and group sessions in person, by phone, and via secure online counseling.
Do you have difficulty keeping up with the demands of life? Do you feel disconnected or down? Does it seem like your mind is often running away with worry? Are you going through a change and could use some guidance? You're not alone and I'd like to help! You and I both know that over time, life can get away from us. I can help you find new ways of living and being that reduce stress and struggle, while enhancing meaning, purpose, and enjoyment of life.
Specializing in anxiety, depression, addiction, relationships, life transitions, and self-actualization, we offer individual and group sessions in person, by phone, and via secure online counseling.
Do you have difficulty keeping up with the demands of life? Do you feel disconnected or down? Does it seem like your mind is often running away with worry? Are you going through a change and could use some guidance? You're not alone and I'd like to help! You and I both know that over time, life can get away from us. I can help you find new ways of living and being that reduce stress and struggle, while enhancing meaning, purpose, and enjoyment of life.
Private Two Day Couples Retreat - Therapy Intensives In San Diego
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
If your relationship is in crisis, then getting help right away can make all the difference. Relationship intensives differ from traditional therapy because we meet for 5-6 hours in one day, preferable for two days in a row. This is the equivalent of 3 months of weekly therapy and I can fit you in right away. Whether your problems entail infidelity, constant arguing, living as roommates, or the threat of divorce — by the end of the intensive you will have more clarity, tools you can use right away in your relationship, and a plan for moving forward.
If your relationship is in crisis, then getting help right away can make all the difference. Relationship intensives differ from traditional therapy because we meet for 5-6 hours in one day, preferable for two days in a row. This is the equivalent of 3 months of weekly therapy and I can fit you in right away. Whether your problems entail infidelity, constant arguing, living as roommates, or the threat of divorce — by the end of the intensive you will have more clarity, tools you can use right away in your relationship, and a plan for moving forward.
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.
Joshua Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
Hello, my name is Joshua Kim and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe it is important to take into consideration the client as a whole person rather than just their mental health needs. This includes being mindful of the client's social, physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Each therapeutic relationship is tailored to fit the unique needs of each client. I provide individual therapy sessions via teletherapy video platform for adults struggling with depression, ADHD anxiety, trauma, low self esteem, relationship or family issues, racial identity, LGBTQIA+ related issues, grief and loss, life transitions, etc.
Hello, my name is Joshua Kim and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe it is important to take into consideration the client as a whole person rather than just their mental health needs. This includes being mindful of the client's social, physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Each therapeutic relationship is tailored to fit the unique needs of each client. I provide individual therapy sessions via teletherapy video platform for adults struggling with depression, ADHD anxiety, trauma, low self esteem, relationship or family issues, racial identity, LGBTQIA+ related issues, grief and loss, life transitions, etc.
Denika Chacon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 18 years of experience in the mental health, and child welfare world. I offer support for a wide range of mental health and life issues such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADD/ADHD, and grief/loss among others for individuals aged 13-25. I have my bachelor's degree in Psychology and Child Development from California State University, Northridge, and a master's degree in Social Work from California State University, Bakersfield. I believe that it is important to find a therapist that is a good fit for you.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 18 years of experience in the mental health, and child welfare world. I offer support for a wide range of mental health and life issues such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADD/ADHD, and grief/loss among others for individuals aged 13-25. I have my bachelor's degree in Psychology and Child Development from California State University, Northridge, and a master's degree in Social Work from California State University, Bakersfield. I believe that it is important to find a therapist that is a good fit for you.
Rachel DaCosta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
Hi, I'm Rachel! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, passionate about therapy and the healing that comes through participation in the therapy process. Using a supportive, collaborative, and strength-based approach, I have been providing mental health support to a diverse population of clients for the past 15 years.
Hi, I'm Rachel! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, passionate about therapy and the healing that comes through participation in the therapy process. Using a supportive, collaborative, and strength-based approach, I have been providing mental health support to a diverse population of clients for the past 15 years.
Joanne Fleming Loyarte
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
My name is Joanne Fleming Loyarte, Lic. 120366. I am a bilingual, bicultural therapist passionate about empowering others to create the change they desire in their lives. Through a client-centered approach, I am able to help you navigate and create the desired balance and connection you desire in your life. I utilize several theoretical orientations and theories including but not limited to Psychodynamic, Attachment Base, Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, Emotionally Focused, Solution -Focused, Narrative, and Client Centered.
My name is Joanne Fleming Loyarte, Lic. 120366. I am a bilingual, bicultural therapist passionate about empowering others to create the change they desire in their lives. Through a client-centered approach, I am able to help you navigate and create the desired balance and connection you desire in your life. I utilize several theoretical orientations and theories including but not limited to Psychodynamic, Attachment Base, Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, Emotionally Focused, Solution -Focused, Narrative, and Client Centered.
My passion is working with you to create a well-rounded fulfilling life, and I practice what I preach. I emphasize deep meaningful therapy sessions along with other aspects such as healthy eating, exercise, hobbies, relationships and time in nature. I like to be clear with our goals and how therapy will work and I will guide you each step of the way.
My passion is working with you to create a well-rounded fulfilling life, and I practice what I preach. I emphasize deep meaningful therapy sessions along with other aspects such as healthy eating, exercise, hobbies, relationships and time in nature. I like to be clear with our goals and how therapy will work and I will guide you each step of the way.
Jamey McCormick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about aiding individuals of all ages, including kids, adolescents, parents, and adults. My aim is to empower you or your family to better manage life's challenges and stressors. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, seeking to improve relationships, kick unhealthy habits, or simply aiming for a better understanding of yourself, I'm here to support your journey toward a happier, more confident, and fulfilled life. My expertise encompasses handling anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and self-esteem concerns.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about aiding individuals of all ages, including kids, adolescents, parents, and adults. My aim is to empower you or your family to better manage life's challenges and stressors. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, seeking to improve relationships, kick unhealthy habits, or simply aiming for a better understanding of yourself, I'm here to support your journey toward a happier, more confident, and fulfilled life. My expertise encompasses handling anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and self-esteem concerns.
Dr. Wendy Burchett
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
I have been working as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for the last 12 years and I completed my doctoral degree in 2024. I have worked in the community with individuals, couples, youth with high risk behaviors, and military families. I specialize in working with individuals, women's issues, couples, substance abuse and recovery, trauma, military population, and adolescents. While working with my clients I focus on the whole person, pulling forward your own strengths and wisdom to solve life's challenges.
I have been working as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for the last 12 years and I completed my doctoral degree in 2024. I have worked in the community with individuals, couples, youth with high risk behaviors, and military families. I specialize in working with individuals, women's issues, couples, substance abuse and recovery, trauma, military population, and adolescents. While working with my clients I focus on the whole person, pulling forward your own strengths and wisdom to solve life's challenges.
Michelle Carcel, Psy.D.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
First and foremost, congratulations on taking a step towards accomplishing your goals! Making the decision to work with a therapist to help manage any life stressor takes strength and commitment. When working with a new client, one of my primary objectives is to foster a welcoming and encouraging environment. I believe the best outcomes stem from an engaging, collaborative working relationship. Therapy is a very personal experience and I encourage my clients to be active participants in their therapeutic success.
First and foremost, congratulations on taking a step towards accomplishing your goals! Making the decision to work with a therapist to help manage any life stressor takes strength and commitment. When working with a new client, one of my primary objectives is to foster a welcoming and encouraging environment. I believe the best outcomes stem from an engaging, collaborative working relationship. Therapy is a very personal experience and I encourage my clients to be active participants in their therapeutic success.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
Are you going through a major life transition? Have you been through emotional, physical, relationship or family trauma? Are you struggling with limiting or destructive relationship patterns, feeling anxious, experience panic, or struggle with self-esteem? Would you like to explore more creative approaches to the problems you face? I work especially well with people of all ages in search of healthier relationships, deep personal change and greater self-awareness. If you want to create a more balanced and fruitful life and claim your authentic voice and way in the world, I can help you navigate that journey with safety and trust.
Are you going through a major life transition? Have you been through emotional, physical, relationship or family trauma? Are you struggling with limiting or destructive relationship patterns, feeling anxious, experience panic, or struggle with self-esteem? Would you like to explore more creative approaches to the problems you face? I work especially well with people of all ages in search of healthier relationships, deep personal change and greater self-awareness. If you want to create a more balanced and fruitful life and claim your authentic voice and way in the world, I can help you navigate that journey with safety and trust.
Adriana Aceves
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
Hello! I'm Adriana Aceves, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, CA currently providing telehealth services statewide. My main clinical experience is in working with adolescents, their families, and transitional-age youth (TAY). I have worked with a variety individuals/population towards gaining emotional well-being, personal growth, and improved relationships through implementation of evidence-based, culturally sensitive approaches tailored to each individual's needs.
Hello! I'm Adriana Aceves, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, CA currently providing telehealth services statewide. My main clinical experience is in working with adolescents, their families, and transitional-age youth (TAY). I have worked with a variety individuals/population towards gaining emotional well-being, personal growth, and improved relationships through implementation of evidence-based, culturally sensitive approaches tailored to each individual's needs.
Allee Nemecek
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
Are you feeling lost, unsure of who you are or where you fit in the world? Struggling with self-worth, questioning if you'll ever measure up? You're not alone. Many of us battle self-doubt, wondering if we're good enough or if we matter. Imagine a space where you can explore these feelings without judgment. Together, we'll untangle your sense of identity and self-worth, helping you feel confident and grounded. What if you could break free from that inner critic and live with purpose and peace? Let's work together to get you there.
Are you feeling lost, unsure of who you are or where you fit in the world? Struggling with self-worth, questioning if you'll ever measure up? You're not alone. Many of us battle self-doubt, wondering if we're good enough or if we matter. Imagine a space where you can explore these feelings without judgment. Together, we'll untangle your sense of identity and self-worth, helping you feel confident and grounded. What if you could break free from that inner critic and live with purpose and peace? Let's work together to get you there.
Jocelyn Barron
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
I am a client-centered, trauma- and attachment-informed, adoption-competent (Accredited TAC-trained) clinician. I have worked with and in the child welfare system for nearly 13 years. My focus is assisting families and youth going through the adoption process and providing therapeutic support post-adoption. I work comfortably with both youth and adults and family sessions as needed.
I am a client-centered, trauma- and attachment-informed, adoption-competent (Accredited TAC-trained) clinician. I have worked with and in the child welfare system for nearly 13 years. My focus is assisting families and youth going through the adoption process and providing therapeutic support post-adoption. I work comfortably with both youth and adults and family sessions as needed.
Grief is our natural response to loss. It is not a disorder, nor does typical grief necessitate therapeutic treatment. Grief is a normal human experience that needs to be felt and processed. But sometimes our grief becomes stalled or derailed because healthy grieving has not been modeled or taught. Grief is meant to be an active process, a life skill that can be learned - rather than a passive experience to be endured. I offer professional guidance that helps people struggling with loss to discover where or why their unique grief journey got off track, and find their way back to the path where they can move forward through loss.
Grief is our natural response to loss. It is not a disorder, nor does typical grief necessitate therapeutic treatment. Grief is a normal human experience that needs to be felt and processed. But sometimes our grief becomes stalled or derailed because healthy grieving has not been modeled or taught. Grief is meant to be an active process, a life skill that can be learned - rather than a passive experience to be endured. I offer professional guidance that helps people struggling with loss to discover where or why their unique grief journey got off track, and find their way back to the path where they can move forward through loss.
Cynthia Villacres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
Are you feeling stuck, unhappy, or frustrated, having a hard time creating the life you want? I can work with you to figure out what's getting in your way and how to address it. I love getting to know people and helping them build their lives. I work with adults of all ages and genders and specialize in working with young adult women who are dealing with life changes, stress, relationship issues, anxiety and depression. Being first-generation LatinX, I can understand and relate to issues around culture, race, discrimination and bias, assimilation and acculturation.
Are you feeling stuck, unhappy, or frustrated, having a hard time creating the life you want? I can work with you to figure out what's getting in your way and how to address it. I love getting to know people and helping them build their lives. I work with adults of all ages and genders and specialize in working with young adult women who are dealing with life changes, stress, relationship issues, anxiety and depression. Being first-generation LatinX, I can understand and relate to issues around culture, race, discrimination and bias, assimilation and acculturation.
Kelsey Rivkin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
If you struggle with setting boundaries or saying no, you're not alone. Many of us face self-doubt and the pressure to meet everyone’s expectations, but for those who put others first or are deeply affected by the world, this can make daily life feel overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate this alone—I’m here to help you break free from these patterns. With curiosity, kindness, and humor, I’ll guide you through life’s challenges, helping you rewrite limiting narratives and understand how your past shapes your present.
If you struggle with setting boundaries or saying no, you're not alone. Many of us face self-doubt and the pressure to meet everyone’s expectations, but for those who put others first or are deeply affected by the world, this can make daily life feel overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate this alone—I’m here to help you break free from these patterns. With curiosity, kindness, and humor, I’ll guide you through life’s challenges, helping you rewrite limiting narratives and understand how your past shapes your present.
Danika Peterson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
I offer evening and weekend appointments. Are you struggling with your sense of self, lack of stability in your relationships, and difficulty regulating your emotions? I will work alongside you to achieve a greater understanding of yourself and others, and find deeper meaning within your life. I want to help you to figure out your roadblocks, where they come from, how to move through them, and then look forward to what is coming next. I believe that you have the capacity for continuous growth beyond the resolution of your symptoms.
I offer evening and weekend appointments. Are you struggling with your sense of self, lack of stability in your relationships, and difficulty regulating your emotions? I will work alongside you to achieve a greater understanding of yourself and others, and find deeper meaning within your life. I want to help you to figure out your roadblocks, where they come from, how to move through them, and then look forward to what is coming next. I believe that you have the capacity for continuous growth beyond the resolution of your symptoms.
Kathaleen Reagan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
Kathy is an outofthebox thinker who enjoys learning more about holistic aspects of therapy and growth, spending time with her family, exploring new adventures, and overall living peacefully and mindfully. Childhood wounds, life’s stresses, and overall anxiety and depression can cause us to become disconnected from ourselves, sometimes making it difficult to live in our own skins.
Kathy is an outofthebox thinker who enjoys learning more about holistic aspects of therapy and growth, spending time with her family, exploring new adventures, and overall living peacefully and mindfully. Childhood wounds, life’s stresses, and overall anxiety and depression can cause us to become disconnected from ourselves, sometimes making it difficult to live in our own skins.
