Therapists in Penasquitos, San Diego, CA

Letty Caín Nissán is a bilingual and bicultural Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 10 years experience working with individuals, couples and families. Letty has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the Universidad Anahuac in Mexico City. She has a Post Modern Narrative Psychotherapy Degree, and a Masters Degree in Couples Therapy from The Instituto Mexicano de la Pareja, in Mexico City. Being born and raised in Mexico, Letty has experience in Latin-american culture and idiosyncratic issues. Being an immigrant herself, she has deep knowledge of the immigration experience.

I am an LCSW with over 10 years of experience treating adults and older adults. I specialize in Anxiety and Depression. I have a compassionate approach utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. I provide support, guidance, and skills to help you cope with life issues.

Hello, my name is Dr. Tammy Torres and I am currently the Director of Operations. Integrated Behavioral Health, Southern California at LifeStance Health. I was previously a Clinical Director and Licensed Psychotherapist at New Day Psychotherapy Group. I earned my bachelor's degree from University of California San Diego and pursued my doctoral degree from the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology-Stanford Psy. D. Consortium in Palo Alto, California.

Dusti D. Romans is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2013. She has a Masters in Social Work from USC. Change only happens during difficult times. Dusti wants to stand by you through these times while giving you the skills to be able to handle the challenges of life on your own. Dusti loves her pets and works with local shelters and rescues and fosters often.

Karly Bastrire is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2020. Karly provides evidence-based treatment services to children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of challenges such as mood disorders (e. g. anxiety, depression), trauma, behavioral issues, personality disorders, and help transitioning through different stages of life. Karly is passionate about utilizing an integrated approach and providing individualized treatment to each patient that allows them to develop coping skills and the personal insight needed to improve their overall functioning and expand their quality of life.

We can work together as you build a life that has meaning for you. I will teach you techniques to change your self-talk so you can build your self-confidence and feel good about yourself and your relationships.

Janet Lori Clark-Skillings is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and couples. Lori got her undergraduate degree in psychology from UC Irvine and her master's degree in counseling from San Diego State University in 1992. Lori uses a family systems therapy approach to working with children, couples and families and also uses cognitive behavior techniques and behavioral interventions when working with children and adolescents.

Yana Drukin is a Board Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social work and a Masters in Clinical Social Work from Israel. In addition, she completed 3 years of Psychoanalytically Oriented Psychotherapy study and training. She has 13 years of experience working in outpatient mental health clinics and private practice settings. In her practice she utilizes multimodal therapeutic approaches as psychodynamic, CBT, brief intervention, psycho-educational, coaching, and can adapt her treatment approach to meet the client's needs.

When you look in the mirror, do you find yourself asking, “Am I enough?” Do you have this nagging suspicion that something is deeply wrong? Has it started to affect your relationships, your work, your overall sense of peace? It’s likely that you’ve had experiences that no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to forget. These experiences shape your reality, fuel your anxieties, leaving you on edge and burnt out. What would it feel to like to let go of the pain you’ve carried for so long? Imagine what life would be like if you had the emotional space and clarity to be the best you.

Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in Sorrento Valley, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during various stages of life to be healthier.

Ryan R. Hayes, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree in Social Work from California State University, Bakersfield.

Hi! I'm Sana, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I provide a supportive and warm space to express your thoughts and feelings in an authentic manner. I have experience working with diverse populations in challenging maladaptive thoughts and beliefs. I am CBT-informed and Trauma-informed. My approach is to be compassionate, non-judgmental, encouraging, and authentic. I provide an eclectic therapeutic experience that includes CBT, Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychoanalysis.

Whether you are looking for guidance on navigating relationships, managing a difficult transition, or seeking effective treatment for a more enduring psychological problem, I want to help you to set and accomplish your goals. I support adults in individual and couples therapy with a variety of needs, whether it’s structured treatment for psychological disorders (e.g., depression and anxiety), action towards personal/professional goals or concerns (e.g., career development, burnout), or relationship support and enhancement (e.g., pre-marital, affairs, dissolution). I am passionate about working with college and graduate students.

Diane Dameron is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 1991. She has a B.A. in Child Development and an M.S. in Counseling Psychology. Diane’s hope for you is that you feel heard, respected, and as comfortable in your appointments as possible. Together you and Diane can utilize the appointments to identify and work on goals, discuss the impact of recent issues and events, or just talk about how to build strengths and overcome negative feelings. She has experience working in nonprofit, group practice and has spent many years on the military base working with active-duty military members

I help people, especially entrepreneurs, have better relationships, resolve painful memories (I'm certified & train in EMDR), embrace who they are, and decrease anxiety. I adjust my approach to fit your needs and preferences. Expert in transgender, ESA, VA, immigration, and trauma evaluations. Advanced in trauma, addiction, relationships, and mindfulness (I write about them on Psychology Today). You can usually expect change in 2-8 sessions. As a psychology doctor and professor, I’m updated on the latest research, and am dedicated, caring, and collaborative. You should feel understood, hopeful, and safe in your confidential therapy.

My passion is helping those I work with to improve their quality of life, increase coping/resiliency, and improve overall well-being.

Hello! I have worked with a wide variety of client struggling with anxiety, depression and life transitions. I am passionate about using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy to help. I was born and raised in Iran and then moved to the U.S. at age 17. I understand and relate to clients who have migrated to the United States. I love supporting them in experiencing changes in attitudes, family values, generational status, and social affiliations. I also have experience working with clients with severe and acute mental illness and with patient care in other medical settings as well.

As I complete this profile, I’m struggling with labeling myself in some categories: the human experience & connectedness can be much deeper than our similarities. My goal is always to provide a supportive and safe environment that allows you to explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviors (patterns), and find their connections to one another. I also strongly believe that validating our experiences can really free us to change the trajectory of our lives, into the direction we want it to go -as you seek resolution for the issues that bring to therapy.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDR therapist whose passion is for helping clients overcome strong and distressing feelings through understanding the root of these emotions and working through them. I am fully trained in Safety and Attachment- Focused (S.A.F.E) EMDR Therapy and am confident in my abilities to help you navigate and heal from any past trauma, big or small. As a therapist with an additional background as a certified personal trainer, I work with clients who are open and interested in understanding the importance of mind and body health and are motivated for change.