Female Therapists in Park West, San Diego, CA
Erin Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101
Therapy can be scary. Asking for help can be difficult. Let me be the first to tell you that I admire you for being willing to take this step. Guess what? The next one is to jump right in. Trust me, I know how hard it can be. The good news is that you’re not alone. It’d be an honor to walk alongside you in this time. Who am I? I am a therapist, a friend, a believer, a teacher, a wife and a mother. I genuinely love and enjoy people.
Therapy can be scary. Asking for help can be difficult. Let me be the first to tell you that I admire you for being willing to take this step. Guess what? The next one is to jump right in. Trust me, I know how hard it can be. The good news is that you’re not alone. It’d be an honor to walk alongside you in this time. Who am I? I am a therapist, a friend, a believer, a teacher, a wife and a mother. I genuinely love and enjoy people.
Laura Carr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals, adolescents, couples and families who desire to live a better life and have connection in their relationships. Did you know that "pain is inevitable, suffering is optional" (. I didn't. Everyone experiences suffering. Learning how NOT to suffer is life changing. We'll explore the beliefs and meanings that were created during your socialization. You'll learn simple tools and gain awareness about how the process of suffering happens for you and how to NOT suffer. It requires willingness, vulnerability and a commitment to not give up. You also have the option to experience EMDR, a powerful modality when stuck.
I work with individuals, adolescents, couples and families who desire to live a better life and have connection in their relationships. Did you know that "pain is inevitable, suffering is optional" (. I didn't. Everyone experiences suffering. Learning how NOT to suffer is life changing. We'll explore the beliefs and meanings that were created during your socialization. You'll learn simple tools and gain awareness about how the process of suffering happens for you and how to NOT suffer. It requires willingness, vulnerability and a commitment to not give up. You also have the option to experience EMDR, a powerful modality when stuck.
I specialize in: Pre-Marital Counseling, Couples Counseling, Women's Issues, Anxiety and Depression, Spiritual Issues, Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating Patterns, Self-Esteem and Body Image, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Parent/Child/Family relationships and Challenges facing adults raised by parents with mental health issues and/or addiction (ACOA).
I offer a range of services online and in-person in the San Diego area, and tele-therapy throughout California. I provide a peaceful, accepting and confidential environment that honors your unique experiences and strengths. Whether you are looking for a healthier personal identity, a happier relationship, a fulfilling marriage, or a meaningful parent-child bond -- or you wish to grow spiritually--I would love to talk with you.
I specialize in: Pre-Marital Counseling, Couples Counseling, Women's Issues, Anxiety and Depression, Spiritual Issues, Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating Patterns, Self-Esteem and Body Image, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Parent/Child/Family relationships and Challenges facing adults raised by parents with mental health issues and/or addiction (ACOA).
I offer a range of services online and in-person in the San Diego area, and tele-therapy throughout California. I provide a peaceful, accepting and confidential environment that honors your unique experiences and strengths. Whether you are looking for a healthier personal identity, a happier relationship, a fulfilling marriage, or a meaningful parent-child bond -- or you wish to grow spiritually--I would love to talk with you.
Shera Daroga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
As a woman who is part of the LGBTQIA+ community and biracial, I value holding a safe and brave space for all clients’ intersecting identities — culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity.
Hi there! I'm Shera and my pronouns are she/her/hers. Thanks for stopping by! Have you been feeling isolated or lonely lately? Needing support, whether LGBTQIA+ , sexism, racism, ableism, or anything else that resonates with you? Let's work together to build your sense of self. Ready to make a significant shift in who you are and how you show up in life? Or questioning your purpose? Or perhaps you're struggling with all that is happening in our world these days and need an outlet to talk about it.
As a woman who is part of the LGBTQIA+ community and biracial, I value holding a safe and brave space for all clients’ intersecting identities — culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity.
Hi there! I'm Shera and my pronouns are she/her/hers. Thanks for stopping by! Have you been feeling isolated or lonely lately? Needing support, whether LGBTQIA+ , sexism, racism, ableism, or anything else that resonates with you? Let's work together to build your sense of self. Ready to make a significant shift in who you are and how you show up in life? Or questioning your purpose? Or perhaps you're struggling with all that is happening in our world these days and need an outlet to talk about it.
Amanda Laughlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist offering virtual sessions to clients residing in California. I enjoy working with individuals ages 13 and older, couples, and families. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, and supporting clients through challenging seasons of life due to change or transition. I am LGBTQ+ Affirming.
I am a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist offering virtual sessions to clients residing in California. I enjoy working with individuals ages 13 and older, couples, and families. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, and supporting clients through challenging seasons of life due to change or transition. I am LGBTQ+ Affirming.
Sol Durso
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92103
My treatment approach is collaborative working with clients to discover the most helpful ways to talk about and solve their problems. I employ a Narrative and Solution Focus approach where the client is the expert on their experiences and my role is to guide through questions, suggestions and specific practices. The goal is to support you as you reconnect to your values, skills and preferences in life including people you consider family and community. We will decide if individual, couples or family therapy is best for you. You can invite others to treatment. I also collaborate with other professionals to support you and your family.
My treatment approach is collaborative working with clients to discover the most helpful ways to talk about and solve their problems. I employ a Narrative and Solution Focus approach where the client is the expert on their experiences and my role is to guide through questions, suggestions and specific practices. The goal is to support you as you reconnect to your values, skills and preferences in life including people you consider family and community. We will decide if individual, couples or family therapy is best for you. You can invite others to treatment. I also collaborate with other professionals to support you and your family.
Brittney France
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#111091) in California. I have specialized in the treatment of eating disorders/ disordered eating, emotional and overeating, as well as body image for 17 years through both a clinical and research lens. I believe that all clients have unique strengths and are capable of creating meaningful change in their lives. I enjoy helping clients access these strengths while improving their relationship with food, body, and mind through identifying and connecting with values, learning healthy coping skills, and improving communication.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#111091) in California. I have specialized in the treatment of eating disorders/ disordered eating, emotional and overeating, as well as body image for 17 years through both a clinical and research lens. I believe that all clients have unique strengths and are capable of creating meaningful change in their lives. I enjoy helping clients access these strengths while improving their relationship with food, body, and mind through identifying and connecting with values, learning healthy coping skills, and improving communication.
Johanna (Jo) Stadtmueller
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101
I’m Jo Stadtmueller, and as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in supporting clients with eating disorders, women’s issues, and maternal mental health. My therapeutic approach is grounded in supportive, relational Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), meaning I prioritize building a trusting and empathetic relationship with you while working through your unique challenges.
I’m Jo Stadtmueller, and as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in supporting clients with eating disorders, women’s issues, and maternal mental health. My therapeutic approach is grounded in supportive, relational Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), meaning I prioritize building a trusting and empathetic relationship with you while working through your unique challenges.
Dr. Ana Laura Arteaga-Biggs
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101
My clinical interests, & areas of expertise include grief & loss, race-based trauma, multiculturalism, women's health, chronic medical conditions, endometriosis, infertility, perinatal mood disorders, interpersonal relationships, couples/ marital functioning, trauma recovery, veterans, political activists & victims of destructive (cult) mind control.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in treating a broad range of emotional & behavioral problems via individual, couples, family & group psychotherapy. My treatment approach is integrative, most heavily influenced by evidence-based, cognitive behavioral & humanistic-existential theories. I address intersectional cultural experiences & various psychological systems that may be contributing to your presenting concerns. My style is empathic & non-judgmental & I tailor treatment to meet each individual's unique needs by working collaboratively with patients, to optimize their emotional, mental & physical well-being.
My clinical interests, & areas of expertise include grief & loss, race-based trauma, multiculturalism, women's health, chronic medical conditions, endometriosis, infertility, perinatal mood disorders, interpersonal relationships, couples/ marital functioning, trauma recovery, veterans, political activists & victims of destructive (cult) mind control.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in treating a broad range of emotional & behavioral problems via individual, couples, family & group psychotherapy. My treatment approach is integrative, most heavily influenced by evidence-based, cognitive behavioral & humanistic-existential theories. I address intersectional cultural experiences & various psychological systems that may be contributing to your presenting concerns. My style is empathic & non-judgmental & I tailor treatment to meet each individual's unique needs by working collaboratively with patients, to optimize their emotional, mental & physical well-being.
You might be someone who wants to be their best when it matters the most but struggle with anxiety, negative thinking or doubts. Or perhaps you are someone who feels overwhelmed by stress. Perhaps you struggle focusing, making deadlines and feel there is never enough time. Or you might have trouble managing your mood and outlook on life. You are likely seeking therapy to feel more confident in who you are and function at a higher level, and achieve your goals. You might want more satisfying relationships with yourself and others. You might be facing a daunting challenge. If so, therapy could be a game changer for your life.
You might be someone who wants to be their best when it matters the most but struggle with anxiety, negative thinking or doubts. Or perhaps you are someone who feels overwhelmed by stress. Perhaps you struggle focusing, making deadlines and feel there is never enough time. Or you might have trouble managing your mood and outlook on life. You are likely seeking therapy to feel more confident in who you are and function at a higher level, and achieve your goals. You might want more satisfying relationships with yourself and others. You might be facing a daunting challenge. If so, therapy could be a game changer for your life.
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WINNER: Best Weight Loss Counseling Program 2023! I specialize in working with individuals struggling with weight loss and weight management. I provide an alternative strategy to weight loss based on cognitive therapy that allows people to change their life and their relationship with food, instead of just dieting. Treatment focuses on emotional eating, restructuring routines, and utilizing self-talk to help instead of sabotage. As a licensed personal training, I am also able to provide customized workout programs for clients to coincide with their weight management program. No more dieting! Learn more at www.MeOnlyBetter.com
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Monica Rixon
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101
I am an empathetic trauma-informed Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California. I specialize in Grief, Trauma, and Eating Disorders, having worked with these populations in multiple settings. As you are reading this you may be minimizing various experiences you have had in life. Often, we tend to minimize our experiences as a way of coping with them and the world around us. While this may have been necessary at some point in life, I am here to support you through the process of looking at those experiences once again and learning how to hold them in a way that you may have not felt was possible.
I am an empathetic trauma-informed Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California. I specialize in Grief, Trauma, and Eating Disorders, having worked with these populations in multiple settings. As you are reading this you may be minimizing various experiences you have had in life. Often, we tend to minimize our experiences as a way of coping with them and the world around us. While this may have been necessary at some point in life, I am here to support you through the process of looking at those experiences once again and learning how to hold them in a way that you may have not felt was possible.
Are circumstances, relationships, or mental wellbeing preventing you from getting the most from life? A full and meaningful life is your right by birth. Consulting a psychologist can help unblock your career, relationships, and lead to realizing your perfect life. Therapy can be brief, sometimes a course adjustment is all that's needed to get back on track. Sometimes taking a more holistic view and working through multiple areas of your life can provide time to heal, uncover hidden strengths, and empower you to live the life you envision. If you feel stuck, or have anxiety/trauma, that is keeping you from enjoying life, please call.
Are circumstances, relationships, or mental wellbeing preventing you from getting the most from life? A full and meaningful life is your right by birth. Consulting a psychologist can help unblock your career, relationships, and lead to realizing your perfect life. Therapy can be brief, sometimes a course adjustment is all that's needed to get back on track. Sometimes taking a more holistic view and working through multiple areas of your life can provide time to heal, uncover hidden strengths, and empower you to live the life you envision. If you feel stuck, or have anxiety/trauma, that is keeping you from enjoying life, please call.
Maring Higa
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT, LAC
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92103
I am passionate about helping people release emotional/physical/and spiritual blocks in their body and mind so that they may feel more Joy & Alive in their lives.
I am passionate about helping people release emotional/physical/and spiritual blocks in their body and mind so that they may feel more Joy & Alive in their lives.
Dr. Jessica E Arneson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCC
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
The first thing we work on, no matter what the problem, is establishing a trusting relationship where you feel comfortable and safe. We will work together on coping skills you can use in your day-to-day to better manage any symptoms that arise. My ultimate goal in therapy is to improve your quality of life. This means when something works we'll talk about why it worked and how you can continue to do what works. And when things do not work out, we'll talk about reasons why that might have happened and what we can do differently next time.
The first thing we work on, no matter what the problem, is establishing a trusting relationship where you feel comfortable and safe. We will work together on coping skills you can use in your day-to-day to better manage any symptoms that arise. My ultimate goal in therapy is to improve your quality of life. This means when something works we'll talk about why it worked and how you can continue to do what works. And when things do not work out, we'll talk about reasons why that might have happened and what we can do differently next time.
Olivia Rosillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Ansiedad, depresion, vacio interno; son respuestas emocionales al desapego familar. Familias multicuturales en proceso de adaptacion, se ven expuestas a estas emociones y a las conductas sintomáticas que les corresponden. Apoyo a mis clientes en la búsqueda de sus fuerzas internas hacia la salud y la felicidad. Anxiety, depression, internal emptiness, are emotional responses to family detachment. Multicultural families in the process of assimilating to mainestream culture, are exposed to these emotions and consequently to their symptoms. My therapeutic strategy involves supporting clients as they find their own sources of strength
Ansiedad, depresion, vacio interno; son respuestas emocionales al desapego familar. Familias multicuturales en proceso de adaptacion, se ven expuestas a estas emociones y a las conductas sintomáticas que les corresponden. Apoyo a mis clientes en la búsqueda de sus fuerzas internas hacia la salud y la felicidad. Anxiety, depression, internal emptiness, are emotional responses to family detachment. Multicultural families in the process of assimilating to mainestream culture, are exposed to these emotions and consequently to their symptoms. My therapeutic strategy involves supporting clients as they find their own sources of strength
Lauren Elisabeth Pichard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92103 (Online Only)
Unresolved trauma and shame can create a variety of unwanted psychological, physical, spiritual and financial consequences. Through integration of the self and resolution of shame and trauma people often feel more energetic, less triggered by outside events, experience improved health and may see shifts in their relationships and finances. When you Heal Yourself, you can Love Your Life.
Unresolved trauma and shame can create a variety of unwanted psychological, physical, spiritual and financial consequences. Through integration of the self and resolution of shame and trauma people often feel more energetic, less triggered by outside events, experience improved health and may see shifts in their relationships and finances. When you Heal Yourself, you can Love Your Life.
Caroline R Fogarty
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92103
It can be empowering, reorienting, grounding and refreshing to process through personal challenges in a safe and supportive environment. The experience of sharing our stories with someone who cares, provides support and highlights tools on your path of healing, can be truly life changing. Ask yourself today: "What is my goal? To learn self-expression? To experience freedom from unhealthy habits? To honor my losses? To feel contentment? To find relief from anxiety and depression? To achieve my dreams? To find support in putting words to your desires? To set boundaries?" Your steps towards support are ones of courage and hope.
It can be empowering, reorienting, grounding and refreshing to process through personal challenges in a safe and supportive environment. The experience of sharing our stories with someone who cares, provides support and highlights tools on your path of healing, can be truly life changing. Ask yourself today: "What is my goal? To learn self-expression? To experience freedom from unhealthy habits? To honor my losses? To feel contentment? To find relief from anxiety and depression? To achieve my dreams? To find support in putting words to your desires? To set boundaries?" Your steps towards support are ones of courage and hope.
Jocelyn Marin
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92103
Hola! My name is Jocelyn Marin. I’m a bilingual, first-gen with Mexican roots, and a certified domestic violence counselor. I am a compassionate associate social work therapist who is dedicated to providing a safe space for youth, adults and families to grow and heal through counseling.
Hola! My name is Jocelyn Marin. I’m a bilingual, first-gen with Mexican roots, and a certified domestic violence counselor. I am a compassionate associate social work therapist who is dedicated to providing a safe space for youth, adults and families to grow and heal through counseling.
Caroline Anton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92103
Are you someone who's open to learning, exploring, and embracing personal growth? If you're ready to look inward, uncover fascinating hidden parts of yourself, and dive into deeper awareness, we can create a transformative journey together. Rather than focusing on specific issues and needs, I trust that the "right" clients will naturally find their way to me when they are ready to expand and heal.
Are you someone who's open to learning, exploring, and embracing personal growth? If you're ready to look inward, uncover fascinating hidden parts of yourself, and dive into deeper awareness, we can create a transformative journey together. Rather than focusing on specific issues and needs, I trust that the "right" clients will naturally find their way to me when they are ready to expand and heal.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.