Therapists in Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA
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Mayra Berenice Alvarez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA 92139
As we move through life, we may encounter struggles that leave us feeling anxious about the future, or feeling like we no longer recognize ourselves or our goals. This can have an impact on our identity and our relationships. Whether issues related to anxiety, depression, or significant life changes to more complex issues of grief, relationship problems, and identity development, I’m here to let you know that you don’t need to do it alone! With a culturally sensitive and compassionate approach, I will help guide you towards your own personal growth and goals. I am passionate about working with couples, families, and individuals.
As we move through life, we may encounter struggles that leave us feeling anxious about the future, or feeling like we no longer recognize ourselves or our goals. This can have an impact on our identity and our relationships. Whether issues related to anxiety, depression, or significant life changes to more complex issues of grief, relationship problems, and identity development, I’m here to let you know that you don’t need to do it alone! With a culturally sensitive and compassionate approach, I will help guide you towards your own personal growth and goals. I am passionate about working with couples, families, and individuals.
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Peter N Fischetti
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA 92139 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck in your relationship or your career? Are you tired of settling for less than you want even though you want much more? If you are looking for more clarity, meaning , and purpose in your life to help you make the most important life choices, now is the time to connect with a therapist who can help. As a therapist with over 25 years' experience, I help adult men and women clearly identify and and prioritize their most critical needs to live more fulfilling lives.
Do you feel stuck in your relationship or your career? Are you tired of settling for less than you want even though you want much more? If you are looking for more clarity, meaning , and purpose in your life to help you make the most important life choices, now is the time to connect with a therapist who can help. As a therapist with over 25 years' experience, I help adult men and women clearly identify and and prioritize their most critical needs to live more fulfilling lives.
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Erika Miroslava Arellano
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Verified Verified
Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA 92139
Are you are experiencing life changes, loneliness, low self-esteem, lack of motivation? Have you loss a loved one? Do you feel that being a parent or being a partner is challenging? Are you experiencing anxiety, insomnia or excessive worries? Let me tell you that you are not alone. As a hispanic therapist, mom, and wife I understand how challenging life can be. If you are considering making a change in your life, or wanting to improve your relationships and your quality of life, I am here to work with you in a collaborative way to help you reach your goals and improve specific areas of your life and your relationships.
Are you are experiencing life changes, loneliness, low self-esteem, lack of motivation? Have you loss a loved one? Do you feel that being a parent or being a partner is challenging? Are you experiencing anxiety, insomnia or excessive worries? Let me tell you that you are not alone. As a hispanic therapist, mom, and wife I understand how challenging life can be. If you are considering making a change in your life, or wanting to improve your relationships and your quality of life, I am here to work with you in a collaborative way to help you reach your goals and improve specific areas of your life and your relationships.
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Every client is uniquely different, experiencing or having experienced situations and circumstances that can hinder their daily functioning. But clients have shown resiliency, perseverance, and wisdom when they have a safe therapeutic setting to explore their strengths and core beliefs.
Every client is uniquely different, experiencing or having experienced situations and circumstances that can hinder their daily functioning. But clients have shown resiliency, perseverance, and wisdom when they have a safe therapeutic setting to explore their strengths and core beliefs.
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Zoe Camp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA 92139
My name is Zoe Camp, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a warm therapist who is passionate about working with individuals ages 15 and older. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, adjustment, trauma, grief and difficulties in relationships. I specialize in working with young adults who are experiencing a major life transition or difficulty adjusting to this phase of life as it relates to careers, relationships, lifestyles, and family.
My name is Zoe Camp, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a warm therapist who is passionate about working with individuals ages 15 and older. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, adjustment, trauma, grief and difficulties in relationships. I specialize in working with young adults who are experiencing a major life transition or difficulty adjusting to this phase of life as it relates to careers, relationships, lifestyles, and family.
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Lysette Etti-Eyong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA 92139
I am Lysette Etti-Eyong, a licensed Clinical Therapist with over 12 years of clinical experience in an outpatient mental health clinic. My clients have included children, adolescents, parents, and legal guardians. I approach therapy as a healing process with a passion for supporting individual growth and empowerment. I also have extensive experience providing family therapy to improve communication, solve family problems, and support a better-functioning home environment.
I am Lysette Etti-Eyong, a licensed Clinical Therapist with over 12 years of clinical experience in an outpatient mental health clinic. My clients have included children, adolescents, parents, and legal guardians. I approach therapy as a healing process with a passion for supporting individual growth and empowerment. I also have extensive experience providing family therapy to improve communication, solve family problems, and support a better-functioning home environment.
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Robert Ayala
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA 92139
Hi, my name is Robert Ayala and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in working with adolescents (12+), adults, & couples who are looking to obtain improved skills to better manage life's challenges. They are looking to explore their current and past relationships, stressors, & concerns and how they are prohibiting them from leading the enjoyable life they look to have. Using an eclectic mix of CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and family systems therapy, I first want to get to know the person you are while getting a clear understanding of the person you want to become.
Hi, my name is Robert Ayala and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in working with adolescents (12+), adults, & couples who are looking to obtain improved skills to better manage life's challenges. They are looking to explore their current and past relationships, stressors, & concerns and how they are prohibiting them from leading the enjoyable life they look to have. Using an eclectic mix of CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and family systems therapy, I first want to get to know the person you are while getting a clear understanding of the person you want to become.
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Hi, my name is Maria Umana. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, license number 111374. I have experience working with adults and older adults suffering from depression, anxiety, and trauma. I work with couples and I also facilitate different types of groups. I use person-centered, solution-focused, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing techniques. Although my clientele is 30% Caucasian and 30% African American, I feel most comfortable working with the Spanish population.
Hi, my name is Maria Umana. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, license number 111374. I have experience working with adults and older adults suffering from depression, anxiety, and trauma. I work with couples and I also facilitate different types of groups. I use person-centered, solution-focused, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing techniques. Although my clientele is 30% Caucasian and 30% African American, I feel most comfortable working with the Spanish population.
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Hi there! I am Dr. Nancy Doi, a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing therapy to a wide variety of clientele. I believe in approaching therapy with respect for the suffering each individual has experienced and the hopes of providing some relief from these difficult emotions and resulting behaviors. I hope to accomplish this through fostering a recognition of how these emotions may have served as necessary and helpful survival mechanisms in the past, but now may be impending growth and development.
Hi there! I am Dr. Nancy Doi, a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing therapy to a wide variety of clientele. I believe in approaching therapy with respect for the suffering each individual has experienced and the hopes of providing some relief from these difficult emotions and resulting behaviors. I hope to accomplish this through fostering a recognition of how these emotions may have served as necessary and helpful survival mechanisms in the past, but now may be impending growth and development.
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Marc Pescadera
LPC Intern, MS, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA 92139
You might need an unbiased 3rd party to process things. Maybe someone to understand what feelings you're going through? Or someone to hold up a mirror with a trauma-informed and compassionate lens. Whether it be depression, anxiety, grief, relationships, trauma, or difficult life transitions, we’ll collaborate together to help you be you. Sometimes we just need a soft place to land when we fall.
You might need an unbiased 3rd party to process things. Maybe someone to understand what feelings you're going through? Or someone to hold up a mirror with a trauma-informed and compassionate lens. Whether it be depression, anxiety, grief, relationships, trauma, or difficult life transitions, we’ll collaborate together to help you be you. Sometimes we just need a soft place to land when we fall.
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Natalia Luna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA 92139
Hello, my name is Natalia Luna, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW858979). My approach to treatment is client-centered and collaborative. I try to break complex things down into palatable and digestible material and work with you on your personal goals, reach and express new potential. One of the most profound things that I have learned while being a therapist, is that we are a lot more similar than we believe. We all struggle in different capacities, and we can learn, grow, and help one another. I believe therapy is about treating individuals on an energetic level.
Hello, my name is Natalia Luna, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW858979). My approach to treatment is client-centered and collaborative. I try to break complex things down into palatable and digestible material and work with you on your personal goals, reach and express new potential. One of the most profound things that I have learned while being a therapist, is that we are a lot more similar than we believe. We all struggle in different capacities, and we can learn, grow, and help one another. I believe therapy is about treating individuals on an energetic level.
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My name is Jayla Alvarez. I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who currently practices in Fresno, California. I tend to work from a collaborative approach as I believe that my clients are the experts in their lives. I also believe it is imperative to create a safe space as I support my clients through processing and healing from issues that are causing impairments in their lives. My goal is to help my clients become autonomous, increase self-awareness, gain skills to cope with stressors and find purpose in their lives.
My name is Jayla Alvarez. I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who currently practices in Fresno, California. I tend to work from a collaborative approach as I believe that my clients are the experts in their lives. I also believe it is imperative to create a safe space as I support my clients through processing and healing from issues that are causing impairments in their lives. My goal is to help my clients become autonomous, increase self-awareness, gain skills to cope with stressors and find purpose in their lives.
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Erika Brinda
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA 92139
Hello! My name is Erika Brinda. I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 13 years of professional work experience. I love being a therapist and I appreciate the work that I do. I enjoy working with a diverse population and practice therapy with cultural humility. I am accustomed to working with the entire lifespan. I prefer working with adults. I have experience with treating depression, anxiety/panic disorders, trauma, sleep issues, adjustment disorders, divorce and family stressors, and mood disorders.
Hello! My name is Erika Brinda. I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 13 years of professional work experience. I love being a therapist and I appreciate the work that I do. I enjoy working with a diverse population and practice therapy with cultural humility. I am accustomed to working with the entire lifespan. I prefer working with adults. I have experience with treating depression, anxiety/panic disorders, trauma, sleep issues, adjustment disorders, divorce and family stressors, and mood disorders.
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Kyree Klimist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA 92139
I work primarily with teens, adults, and couples. I have worked in both the private sector and in non-profits and government, giving me real-life experiences in the work world outside of private practice as well. I have been a family court mediator, helping divorcing families work through their issues around parenting and custody. I specialize in relationship issues, dual diagnosis, co-dependency and addiction issues, depression, anxiety, grief, and serving the LGBTQI community.
I work primarily with teens, adults, and couples. I have worked in both the private sector and in non-profits and government, giving me real-life experiences in the work world outside of private practice as well. I have been a family court mediator, helping divorcing families work through their issues around parenting and custody. I specialize in relationship issues, dual diagnosis, co-dependency and addiction issues, depression, anxiety, grief, and serving the LGBTQI community.
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Ronald Uggla
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA 92139
Hi there, I'm Ronald Uggla, I am an experienced therapist focusing on meeting clients where they are to make the therapy experience both personal and effective. I have over 9 years of experience helping adults, children, and families find their way back to self-confidence, energy, and the motivation to get back to life. I work collaboratively with clients to identify and meet achievable therapy goals. I am eclectic in my approach to therapy and utilize Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, etc.
Hi there, I'm Ronald Uggla, I am an experienced therapist focusing on meeting clients where they are to make the therapy experience both personal and effective. I have over 9 years of experience helping adults, children, and families find their way back to self-confidence, energy, and the motivation to get back to life. I work collaboratively with clients to identify and meet achievable therapy goals. I am eclectic in my approach to therapy and utilize Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, etc.
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Veronika McQuiston
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA 92139
Hello, my name is Veronika McQuiston. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 8 years of experience. My areas of expertise are addiction, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and trauma counseling. My approach to therapy is focusing on my clients' strengths to help them achieve the goals that they set for themselves in life. I have experience working with a wide variety of clients ranging from ages 5-99. The conditions that I am most comfortable treating are depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and addiction.
Hello, my name is Veronika McQuiston. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 8 years of experience. My areas of expertise are addiction, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and trauma counseling. My approach to therapy is focusing on my clients' strengths to help them achieve the goals that they set for themselves in life. I have experience working with a wide variety of clients ranging from ages 5-99. The conditions that I am most comfortable treating are depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and addiction.
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Danny Meadows-Partida
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA 92139
My name is Danny Meadows and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe in finding purpose and living that purpose and I believe that trauma and the past can help one find purpose and meaning in life. I am passionate about helping others find purpose and meaning out of chaos and trauma. I work with clients who struggle with traumatic past experiences. I also work with those who have sex/porn addiction as well as eating disorders.
My name is Danny Meadows and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe in finding purpose and living that purpose and I believe that trauma and the past can help one find purpose and meaning in life. I am passionate about helping others find purpose and meaning out of chaos and trauma. I work with clients who struggle with traumatic past experiences. I also work with those who have sex/porn addiction as well as eating disorders.
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Jillian Early
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA 92139
Hi there, I'm Jillian Early, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and I love working with parents navigating those tricky years of planning, pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting. While no two people's stories are the same, my typical clients are those who are in the midst of a desired life transition and are encountering anxiety, depressed mood, indecision, new difficulties coping with daily life, or shifts in identity.
Hi there, I'm Jillian Early, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and I love working with parents navigating those tricky years of planning, pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting. While no two people's stories are the same, my typical clients are those who are in the midst of a desired life transition and are encountering anxiety, depressed mood, indecision, new difficulties coping with daily life, or shifts in identity.
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Are you an adult who has been navigating relationships with your parents or families throughout your life? Has your romantic relationship been rocky lately? Your entrepreneurial journey has brought you this far, but are you anxious about the future? Do you struggle with managing multiple cultural identities and feel uncertain about who you truly are? As a psychologist and immigrant myself from South Korea, I can offer support and assistance as you navigate these questions.
Are you an adult who has been navigating relationships with your parents or families throughout your life? Has your romantic relationship been rocky lately? Your entrepreneurial journey has brought you this far, but are you anxious about the future? Do you struggle with managing multiple cultural identities and feel uncertain about who you truly are? As a psychologist and immigrant myself from South Korea, I can offer support and assistance as you navigate these questions.
Online Therapists
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We all experience seasons in our life of feeling stuck, which can often breed hopelessness. Our experiences contribute to personal growth, and I am passionate about helping others overcome the obstacles that can otherwise feel impossible. I've worked extensively with those struggling with eating disorders, and navigating the hardships in recovery. I see couples to focus on improving communication and strengthening their relationships. I am also passionate about working with individuals struggling with mental health challenges, and hardships inherited from destructive relationships with narcissistic personalities.
We all experience seasons in our life of feeling stuck, which can often breed hopelessness. Our experiences contribute to personal growth, and I am passionate about helping others overcome the obstacles that can otherwise feel impossible. I've worked extensively with those struggling with eating disorders, and navigating the hardships in recovery. I see couples to focus on improving communication and strengthening their relationships. I am also passionate about working with individuals struggling with mental health challenges, and hardships inherited from destructive relationships with narcissistic personalities.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA
10+
Average cost per session
$120
Therapists in Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA who prioritize treating:
84% | Anxiety |
84% | Coping Skills |
79% | Depression |
74% | Self Esteem |
68% | Trauma and PTSD |
58% | Stress |
53% | Grief |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
94% | Aetna |
88% | Cigna and Evernorth |
88% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA see their clients
90% | In Person and Online | |
10% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
73% | Female | |
27% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.