LGBTQ+ Therapists in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA
Shannon Casey
Psychologist, PSY
Verified Verified
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA 92172 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma achieve the happier and more fulfilling lives they desire. These challenges are often complicated by lack of motivation, trouble experiencing pleasure, self-deprecating thoughts, interpersonal conflicts, and feeling as if you don’t have direction in your life.
I specialize in helping individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma achieve the happier and more fulfilling lives they desire. These challenges are often complicated by lack of motivation, trouble experiencing pleasure, self-deprecating thoughts, interpersonal conflicts, and feeling as if you don’t have direction in your life.
Penelope Young Andrade
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA 92129
My ideal client is a person who doesn't want to give up on him/her/themself and the dream of a fulfilling life. I support clients to know the truth: they deserve love and success no matter what wounds they've experienced. I help people uncover the deep wisdom and restorative potential living within them. I do this gently in the present moment by reconnecting clients with healing, embodied emotional experience in safe connection with me. This gets vitality and intuition moving again I support people to take responsibility (but not blame) in any life/work/relationship upset because this is what works!
My ideal client is a person who doesn't want to give up on him/her/themself and the dream of a fulfilling life. I support clients to know the truth: they deserve love and success no matter what wounds they've experienced. I help people uncover the deep wisdom and restorative potential living within them. I do this gently in the present moment by reconnecting clients with healing, embodied emotional experience in safe connection with me. This gets vitality and intuition moving again I support people to take responsibility (but not blame) in any life/work/relationship upset because this is what works!
Julia Kamp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA 92129 (Online Only)
Ready to begin your journey of self-discovery and healing? Are you tired of emotionally suffering or staying stuck in old patterns? I am here to help you by providing support and building skills through tele-mental health services. I have over 10 years of experience with both military and civilians working with individuals, couples, families, and children struggling with trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship stress, parenting issues, anger management, and much more.
Ready to begin your journey of self-discovery and healing? Are you tired of emotionally suffering or staying stuck in old patterns? I am here to help you by providing support and building skills through tele-mental health services. I have over 10 years of experience with both military and civilians working with individuals, couples, families, and children struggling with trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship stress, parenting issues, anger management, and much more.
Haig Barsegian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA 92127
I grew up in the state of Michigan and moved to California in the 60s. I decided to become a therapist in my 20's and received my B.A. in Psychology. However, I was single, working in the airline industry, and was enjoying the travel and postings in other countries. I lived and worked in Japan for 2 years and in Singapore for 2 years. I finally decided to pursue my lifelong interest and obtained my Masters's degree in Clinical Psychology and my license as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
I grew up in the state of Michigan and moved to California in the 60s. I decided to become a therapist in my 20's and received my B.A. in Psychology. However, I was single, working in the airline industry, and was enjoying the travel and postings in other countries. I lived and worked in Japan for 2 years and in Singapore for 2 years. I finally decided to pursue my lifelong interest and obtained my Masters's degree in Clinical Psychology and my license as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
Jennifer B Lofft
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA 92129
If you are here today because your teen or child is feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, unmotivated, or your family is stuck in conflict; you are in the right place. Parenting a struggling child can be a frightening and isolating experience and you don't have to do it alone. Using your feelings of fear, frustration, and maybe grief; to push for help and change, is pure courage. Returning to that place, where your child feels good again and your family feels like home, is a beautiful and realistic goal.
If you are here today because your teen or child is feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, unmotivated, or your family is stuck in conflict; you are in the right place. Parenting a struggling child can be a frightening and isolating experience and you don't have to do it alone. Using your feelings of fear, frustration, and maybe grief; to push for help and change, is pure courage. Returning to that place, where your child feels good again and your family feels like home, is a beautiful and realistic goal.
Emily Essid
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA 92129 (Online Only)
As a compassionate and down-to-earth psychologist, I believe that therapy doesn’t always need to be serious—sometimes, a touch of humor can shed light on even the darkest moments. Specializing in individual and couples therapy for adults, I create a safe, welcoming space where you can feel truly understood and supported. Whether you’re navigating life’s challenges, dealing with trauma, or exploring your identity, we’ll work together with empathy, insight, and a bit of humor. My goal is to help you find clarity, build resilience, and foster personal growth in a supportive and engaging environment.
As a compassionate and down-to-earth psychologist, I believe that therapy doesn’t always need to be serious—sometimes, a touch of humor can shed light on even the darkest moments. Specializing in individual and couples therapy for adults, I create a safe, welcoming space where you can feel truly understood and supported. Whether you’re navigating life’s challenges, dealing with trauma, or exploring your identity, we’ll work together with empathy, insight, and a bit of humor. My goal is to help you find clarity, build resilience, and foster personal growth in a supportive and engaging environment.
Mirna Mejia
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA 92129 (Online Only)
My goal as a therapist is to help every client achieve a more balanced and meaningful life. Whether it's by helping you sleep better, manage your pain more effectively, or facilitate the healing process following a trauma, my aim is to ease suffering and get you back on track to health & resiliency.
My goal as a therapist is to help every client achieve a more balanced and meaningful life. Whether it's by helping you sleep better, manage your pain more effectively, or facilitate the healing process following a trauma, my aim is to ease suffering and get you back on track to health & resiliency.
Azita Hickey
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA 92129 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a psychologist that utilizes evidenced based treatment modalities to help you manage stress, depression, anxiety, grief, identity conflicts, and perinatal mental health. I can help you navigate relationship difficulties, managing chronic stress, conquering perfectionism, and finding the balance you seek in life. Life is full of transitions, and I'm dedicated to being your support through them all, whether you're facing graduation, workplace stressors, navigating the complexities of breakups and relationships, or dealing with the with the uncertainties of parenthood and fertility.
Hello! I am a psychologist that utilizes evidenced based treatment modalities to help you manage stress, depression, anxiety, grief, identity conflicts, and perinatal mental health. I can help you navigate relationship difficulties, managing chronic stress, conquering perfectionism, and finding the balance you seek in life. Life is full of transitions, and I'm dedicated to being your support through them all, whether you're facing graduation, workplace stressors, navigating the complexities of breakups and relationships, or dealing with the with the uncertainties of parenthood and fertility.
Marni Stueland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA 92129 (Online Only)
I have been working in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy for over 25 years. I graduated from The University of Southern California in 1994 and received my Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at The University of San Diego in 1997. My focus is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My goal is to bring a sense of warmth and compassion to the therapy process, valuing a focus on each individual's strengths and resiliency. I bring my clinical knowledge as well as my personal life experiences to the therapy process.
I have been working in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy for over 25 years. I graduated from The University of Southern California in 1994 and received my Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at The University of San Diego in 1997. My focus is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My goal is to bring a sense of warmth and compassion to the therapy process, valuing a focus on each individual's strengths and resiliency. I bring my clinical knowledge as well as my personal life experiences to the therapy process.
Brenda Bridges
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA 92129
Hello, I'm Brenda! I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I will also genuinely provide support and hope, especially when your life seems to be more than you can handle.
Hello, I'm Brenda! I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I will also genuinely provide support and hope, especially when your life seems to be more than you can handle.
Emily Gaines
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA 92129 (Online Only)
Depression, anxiety, past traumas or life changes can present roadblocks that negatively impact your life. Does that sound familiar to what you are experiencing? It can feel hopeless and overwhelming when faced with these roadblocks, but I can help you. I work with individuals and families to assess what issues are impacting your life, then we collaboratively develop a plan to navigate a path of healing.
Depression, anxiety, past traumas or life changes can present roadblocks that negatively impact your life. Does that sound familiar to what you are experiencing? It can feel hopeless and overwhelming when faced with these roadblocks, but I can help you. I work with individuals and families to assess what issues are impacting your life, then we collaboratively develop a plan to navigate a path of healing.
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Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA 92129 (Online Only)
I'm so glad you are here! Assisting people to find strength through adversity is a joy for me. You can reduce your anxiety and/or depression. Improve your life by learning tools to feel more confident, communicate more effectively, and get more of what you want. My goal is to help you boost your resilience and find inner peace, to move your life forward toward your dreams and reduce your emotional pain & conflict. I am known to be attentive, active, calm, peaceful, inspiring, challenging, and fun. I give you suggestions, tips, and practical skills to cope and grow. Work with me conveniently and confidentially online on ZOOM.
I'm so glad you are here! Assisting people to find strength through adversity is a joy for me. You can reduce your anxiety and/or depression. Improve your life by learning tools to feel more confident, communicate more effectively, and get more of what you want. My goal is to help you boost your resilience and find inner peace, to move your life forward toward your dreams and reduce your emotional pain & conflict. I am known to be attentive, active, calm, peaceful, inspiring, challenging, and fun. I give you suggestions, tips, and practical skills to cope and grow. Work with me conveniently and confidentially online on ZOOM.
Rene Melara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA 92129 (Online Only)
Hola! My name is Rene Melara, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering telehealth sessions for teens and adults throughout California. I have years of experience working with clients with a wide variety of experiences, including depression, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, and more. I draw from different therapeutic modalities based on the desired goals of clients, but Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is what resonates with me the most. First and foremost, my priority is collaborating with clients to build trust and rapport so that we have a strong foundation to do the work.
Hola! My name is Rene Melara, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering telehealth sessions for teens and adults throughout California. I have years of experience working with clients with a wide variety of experiences, including depression, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, and more. I draw from different therapeutic modalities based on the desired goals of clients, but Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is what resonates with me the most. First and foremost, my priority is collaborating with clients to build trust and rapport so that we have a strong foundation to do the work.
Leah Oliver
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA 92126 (Online Only)
I work with a diverse clientele and specialize in providing culturally responsive and identity-affirming psychotherapy. The clients I work with often identify as first-gen students, artists, performers, educators, and professionals, as well as those who have experienced trauma in relationships or who have a history of family cycles of addiction and drug use. I use a relational-psychodynamic and liberatory approach to therapy; incorporating mindfulness techniques that support you to build awareness of what is happening between your mind and body.
I work with a diverse clientele and specialize in providing culturally responsive and identity-affirming psychotherapy. The clients I work with often identify as first-gen students, artists, performers, educators, and professionals, as well as those who have experienced trauma in relationships or who have a history of family cycles of addiction and drug use. I use a relational-psychodynamic and liberatory approach to therapy; incorporating mindfulness techniques that support you to build awareness of what is happening between your mind and body.
Teresa R Renner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA 92130
My passion is to motivate, educate and support the deepest level of healing and highest level of achievement available to my clients, personally, professionally and in their relationships. I assist my clients in healing long standing issue as they move through difficult life circumstances with a deeper understanding and appreciation of themselves and others. Utilizing my training in fitness, holistic nutrition, & personal growth combined with over 20 years experience in mental health, I feel uniquely qualified to assist my clients in understanding and healing their "whole being". I'm licensed and have practices in WA and CA.
My passion is to motivate, educate and support the deepest level of healing and highest level of achievement available to my clients, personally, professionally and in their relationships. I assist my clients in healing long standing issue as they move through difficult life circumstances with a deeper understanding and appreciation of themselves and others. Utilizing my training in fitness, holistic nutrition, & personal growth combined with over 20 years experience in mental health, I feel uniquely qualified to assist my clients in understanding and healing their "whole being". I'm licensed and have practices in WA and CA.
Jennifer Moynihan, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA 92129
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer therapy in a non-judgmental, confidential, and empowering environment. I can provide individual therapy to help you heal from past traumas, gain healthy coping skills to deal with stress, life transitions, and relationship issues, and decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. Along with my primary modality of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, I integrate Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer therapy in a non-judgmental, confidential, and empowering environment. I can provide individual therapy to help you heal from past traumas, gain healthy coping skills to deal with stress, life transitions, and relationship issues, and decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. Along with my primary modality of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, I integrate Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
Kimberly Panganiban
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA 92129
I am passionate about helping others and my specialty is helping couples improve their relationship. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal and relationship challenges. I provide a safe, structured environment and work collaboratively with clients to develop the skills and implement the tools needed to live a fulfilling life and develop satisfying relationships. I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Clients find me to be warm, engaged and compassionate but I can be direct when necessary. I use humor in session and enjoy being creative in my work.
I am passionate about helping others and my specialty is helping couples improve their relationship. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal and relationship challenges. I provide a safe, structured environment and work collaboratively with clients to develop the skills and implement the tools needed to live a fulfilling life and develop satisfying relationships. I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Clients find me to be warm, engaged and compassionate but I can be direct when necessary. I use humor in session and enjoy being creative in my work.
Micol Gonella
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA 92129 (Online Only)
Transitions are a part of life; but that doesn't mean they can't be quite a lot to handle! I specialize in helping individuals cope with transitional phases, whether that means adjusting to new environments and cultures, adjusting to changes that come with age, adjusting to a new school or job, or even adjusting to life with an acquired disability. Every individual at some point in their lives goes through an adjustment, and although many are perfectly poised to handle it well on their own, it never hurts to have some help during these difficult times.
Transitions are a part of life; but that doesn't mean they can't be quite a lot to handle! I specialize in helping individuals cope with transitional phases, whether that means adjusting to new environments and cultures, adjusting to changes that come with age, adjusting to a new school or job, or even adjusting to life with an acquired disability. Every individual at some point in their lives goes through an adjustment, and although many are perfectly poised to handle it well on their own, it never hurts to have some help during these difficult times.
I am a clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I provide child, adolescent and individual therapy. I provide support for developing coping skills, improving self-esteem, managing relationships, working to resolve family issues, and overcoming life's obstacles. Whether you are seeking a healthier lifestyle or dealing with the unexpected I can help.
I am a clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I provide child, adolescent and individual therapy. I provide support for developing coping skills, improving self-esteem, managing relationships, working to resolve family issues, and overcoming life's obstacles. Whether you are seeking a healthier lifestyle or dealing with the unexpected I can help.
Christy A. George
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA 92129
Are you a highly intelligent person challenged by stress, anxiety, past trauma, or difficulties in your relationships? With 15 years of experience, I specialize in working with gifted and twice-exceptional (2E) children, teens, and adults struggling with unique challenges. I am dedicated to helping you or your child navigate existential crises, smoothly transition through challenging life changes, and build lasting confidence. My clients are typically individuals with intense interests that span from the logical to the highly creative. They value personal growth and are committed to investing in their well-being.
Are you a highly intelligent person challenged by stress, anxiety, past trauma, or difficulties in your relationships? With 15 years of experience, I specialize in working with gifted and twice-exceptional (2E) children, teens, and adults struggling with unique challenges. I am dedicated to helping you or your child navigate existential crises, smoothly transition through challenging life changes, and build lasting confidence. My clients are typically individuals with intense interests that span from the logical to the highly creative. They value personal growth and are committed to investing in their well-being.
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