Therapists for Teens in San Diego, CA

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.

For couples seeking therapy, ideal clients are those who recognize the value of enhancing their relationship dynamics. They may be grappling with communication issues, trust issues, or simply navigating the complexities of maintaining a healthy partnership. Ideal clients are willing to engage in the therapeutic process, fostering a commitment to growth and connection. They may be individuals or groups navigating the challenges of multiple concurrent relationships, seeking to establish effective communication and mutual understanding and willing to exploring various motional dynamics and a commitment to developing healthy connections

Feeling overwhelmed by life’s changes and challenges? Whether it's stress, navigating relationships, or major life transitions, you don’t have to face it alone. First and foremost, I want to acknowledge that seeking help is a brave step, and I’m here to support you. With 9 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in various mental health settings, I’m dedicated to fostering positive and meaningful change in your life.

Hello! My name is Dr. Erin Cisneros and I am a clinical psychologist with a mission of helping others create meaningful, fulfilling lives. I provide online counseling for teens and adults. I specialize in helping clients navigate the complicated life transitions associated with the teen years and the 20s and 30s. In counseling, I offer a supportive, collaborative environment where your challenges and concerns can be addressed. I look forward to working with you!

Joining with you on your journey to walk a while with you in your search for your new self, your true self, and your place in the world. Welcoming new counseling clients. Adults, couples, parent-child, family therapy. Anxiety, depression, grief/loss, parenting, trauma. In person in Mission Valley San Diego or by telehealth in California. I am particularly interested in leading new therapy groups for clients experiencing grief and loss, for people with chronic pain, for men dealing with life challenges, and for adopted adolescent boys. Once I get 7 interested people I'll start a new 6-8 week group. The charge $40 per session.

Seeing your child or adolescent struggle with anxiety and depression can be heart-wrenching. As guardians, you might notice changes in their behavior, mood swings, or a loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed. These signs can leave you feeling helpless and searching for the most effective way to support them. I'm here to guide you through this journey, offering a compassionate and tailored approach to help your loved one reclaim their happiness and confidence.

Hi! I'm a Licensed Psychotherapist with 14 years of experience on both coasts working w/ Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families, IEP/504 educational advocacy/ADHD therapy/parent coaching & running annual Teen Therapy groups. I specialize in Neurodivergence, Mood, Anxiety, Body Image, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Family/Couples Therapy, Stress, School Advocacy, IEP/504 Expert Coaching. Earlier in my journey, I spent a decade as a professional Singer/Dancer/Actress performing in the Radio City Xmas Spectacular & Broadway National/International Tours. I integrate traditional approaches w/warm, creative, dynamic modalities.

As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, my practice is open to a diverse population ranging in ages and ethnicities. I invite clients to join with me to conquer unhealthy patterns and crutches which create feelings of being stuck, defeated and helpless. In therapy, clients will work towards creating a stronger, more confident and independent self. Treatment goals targeting symptoms of anxiety, depression and addressing conflictual relational patterns will ensure a happy and healthy life. My goal is that all of my clients feel 100% supported and confident that they are reaching their goals.

I am a psychologist, licensed in NYS and CA, offering teletherapy to residents of both states. I am also a returned Peace Corps volunteer and aspire for cultural humility and sensitivity in my practice. My training background is in child, adolescent, and adult individual and group therapy, as well as in neuropsychology from teaching hospitals: Brown, Harvard, and NYU; I completed my postdoctoral training at Kaiser Permanente Northern California. I use an integrated approach to treatment, incorporating a range of evidence-based therapy and my broad training experience to meet the diversity of presentations of my clients.

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.

Hello! My name is Carina Leilani Bondoc, and I am a Native Hawaiian and Mexican American Licensed Clinical Social Worker, based out of San Diego, California. My pronouns are she/her/hers. I work with adolescent and adult clients statewide, via telehealth. I am a strong advocate for folks, especially BIPOC and LGTBQIA+ people, to break through cultural stigmas surrounding mental health and use therapy as a tool to be a better version of themselves.

If you are someone who is seeking support and guidance, I am here to help. My work as a psychologist takes a collaborative and supportive approach. I aim to help clients develop insight and awareness to create the changes they want to make, to help them reach their goals, and to help them build a happy and healthy life. When you come in for your first session, we will identify together your specific needs and begin to determine how we can accomplish your unique goals. I work with clients of all ages in individual and family therapy.

Dr. Reyes has years of experience in the field of psychology and has had extensive training in the treatment of child and adolescent issues. His practice currently focuses on helping children and families overcome issues related to behavior problems, depression, anxiety and anger. He also sees adults for the treatment of depression and anxiety. Dr. Reyes has practiced in San Diego for the past ten years and is also affiliated with Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital. He speaks fluent Spanish and can provide all services in both English and Spanish.

Hi there! My passion lies in fostering a welcoming and encouraging environment where every child, adolescent, and adult is valued for their unique experiences and circumstances.

Hello and Welcome. I have over a decade of practice in individual, adolescent, and couples therapy. I specialize in treating mood or anxiety difficulties, trauma, childhood trauma, relational difficulties, life stressors, or life and identity transitions. My passion is to help you live authentically- experiencing relief, resilience, self-compassion, and increased emotional freedom. We often learn strategies through life to keep us safe, but those strategies may hold us back in our present. It is in our relationships that we learned these strategies; it is through a therapeutic relationship that we re-learn, re-parent, and heal.

Welcome to my practice! I specialize in working with teens (ages 13 to 18) and young adults (18-21). I work with a variety of issues/topics including: neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, PDA), depression, anxiety, academic issues, bullying/peer issues, trauma and family relationships. I work with the LGBTQIA+ community and enjoy working with teens who are questioning or having concerns around sexuality or gender identity. When working with teens, establishing a connection and safety is my first goal. Once we have a trusting relationship, I work with them find their own goals that will enhance their life and relationships.

You are an adult, teen or couple dealing with trauma, life transition, grief, anxiety, relationship strain or emotional pain from your past or present. Old coping strategies no longer work and you feel stuck, indecisive, scared, or angry. An uplifting, experienced therapist, I have brain science expertise and am trauma-informed. I will help you find hope and new perspectives, face your fears, overcome self-limiting beliefs, stop avoiding and be proactive. I seek to help you move from shame to self-compassion, from self-doubt to clarity, from insecurity to empowered self-expression, from over-reactivity to clarity & mindful wisdom.

Being a teenager can be hard and being a parent of a teenager can be challenging. Knowing that we all desire for children to be emotionally well adjusted and academically successful, it is sometimes necessary to seek support. I am available to support your family through the journey of adolescence and can provide you with valuable information about your child's learning abilities and emotional functioning and tools to navigate the education system. You are not alone. I am here to support you.

I offer Telehealth counseling services for a wide range of life's challenges. I provide services that span from therapy for depression, anxiety, transgender related issues, women's issues, adolescent issues, trauma, addiction, to serious or terminal heath issues. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each clients' individual needs to assist in attaining the personal growth they are striving for.