Behavioral Issues Therapists in San Diego, CA

If you want to address a specific issue or seek personal growth to find meaning and fulfillment in your life, psychotherapy may be right for you. Fortunately, there are therapies that work to create lasting change, and reclaim your life. There is no such thing as one-size fits all, so personalizing your treatment will be key in your journey. Drawing from the latest research, I use combination of evidence-based treatments tailored to suit your strengths to overcome your core fears and reach your goals. These include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which can help with different kinds of problems and degrees of suffering.

I offer a safe space for honesty and vulnerability. In this environment, my clients are able to encounter the places in their lives where the valuable work can be done. My role as a therapist is not to right wrongs, fight battles, or change history. As your therapist, I will walk beside you in your trouble, help you see with clarity, help you navigate your challenges, take stock and marshal your strengths.

Navigating the challenges of gender identity, sexual orientation, grief, trauma, anxiety & depression can feel overwhelming & isolating. You might feel lost, misunderstood, or even burdened by the weight of your experiences. Yet, there's hope. In our journey together, we'll explore your unique story with compassion & understanding, creating a safe space where you can heal & thrive. I am here to support and help you embrace your true self & find solace.

I am a clinical psychologist who has been in practice for twenty years. I have extensive training in treating children, adolescents and adults. My practice focuses on helping children, adolescents and adults address clinical concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral disorders and adjustment disorders. I also provide emotional and clinical support and guidance for parents and family members. I work with individuals of all ages specializing in working with children and adolescents. However, I work with individuals of all ages.

Hello, my name is Agueda Cabrera, I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. For over two decades, I have worked with individuals and families to help overcome symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress management, PTSD, and family problems. I utilize a strength-based approach as well as evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I offer warm and compassionate support and guidance to help clients focus on their strengths rather than their flaws allowing for growth during treatment.

My name is Traevonn Johnson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, CA. I work with children and youth and specialize in behavioral difficulties, anxiety, depression and impulsivity using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to encouraged progress and a decrease in symptoms. I typically work with children and teens but believe that children and teens make better progress with parental/caregiver involvement, thus I enjoy checking in with parents and providing skills for parents to engage in to help children and teens make better progress.

Relationships can be wonderful at the best of times, and downright painful at the worst of times. How well do you understand your reactions in these distressed moments? Your partner's? Do you feel out of control? Do you feel disconnected? These are just two ways that people can respond to relational distress. I can help you to slow down in these moments to help you express yourself in a way that is congruent, and most importantly, in a way that lets you be heard by your partner, family, co-workers, and yourself.

Life can present us with many difficult challenges and transitions. I enjoy assisting my clients in improving their relationships, adjusting to life's changes and transitions, and improving stress management abilities. I provide a safe environment in which people can explore options and work towards self-empowerment, growth and resolution of their issues. I use a combination of solution-focused approaches to help people attain their personal goals and resolve trauma.

Currently accepting new clients at A Place of Growth. Welcome, my name is Vanessa Villasenor and I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist who has experience providing child, teen and adult therapy in San Diego. The first goal will be to create a safe and comfortable counseling environment to and it is important to find a therapist that will work with you and whom you feel comfortable with in order to make the most progress. I provide a variety of counseling environments and styles to address your needs and have experience working with military families including both active duty members as well as their family members.

I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I'm comfortable working with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, bi-polar, substance abuse, psychosis, autism spectrum disorders and obsessive compulsive disorder. I implement individual evidenced based interventions designed to positive behavior change. I enjoy working with couples, families, parent training, adults and adolescents.

Beauty for Ashes Transformation center is dedicated to helping individuals and families heal. Our team specializes in helping couples, adults, families in conflict, children, and adolescents heal from depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. We also specialize in women's issues and in helping couples reduce conflict, and find intimacy and connection. We offer faith-based counseling to those who prefer to have faith be a part of their therapeutic journey.

I like to provided a relaxed atmosphere where we can explore your life story, find your strengths, direction and start helping you to heal. I have had the opportunity to work with people of all ages from older adults to teens and children as small as 3 years old with variety of experiences from life changes, anxiety/ depression, families, behavior issues, lgbtq issues, careers, biploar, schizoaffective, psychosis and more.

I work with professional adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief issues, and relational conflict/recovery. You must be ready to work to make deep, lasting changes - I help you use your own strengths while teaching you new skills to manage unhelpful habits. If you are coming to therapy to create a deeper, more meaningful existence, I can assist in eliciting the best in you.

I believe that everyone has a story and that sometimes events happen during the course of our lives that cause us to be in situations that we do not know how to overcome. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space in which clients are encouraged and welcomed to share their story with me in order to learn more about themselves and how they want to proceed into their next chapter. Everyone deserves to feel seen and have their story heard, and therapy is a unique and helpful space for this to take place.

Whether it’s shame, helplessness, unhealthy behavioral patterns you’re trying to break, or simply feeling like you’re never enough, you’ve come to the right place. It takes courage to admit you’re struggling, and even more so to ask for help. The environment, culture, and family we grow up in affect how we navigate the world. As a second-generation queer-identifying Filipina American, I know how difficult it is growing up in two different cultures and upbringings. My goal as a therapist is to make you feel seen and heard in a safe, supportive environment. I aim to co-create a space tailored to your emotions, needs, and experiences.

I work for all kinds of children and their families. After doing this for 12 years it's pretty simple - my ideal client is someone who needs to get better and is ready to get some help to do so.

Do you find youself saying, "No one understands me" or "I feel alone" or "No one loves me". These are negative cognitions that have developed over time either through trauma or attachment injuries. These cognitions hold you back from being the best version of yourself. With patience and persistence, I can help you lessen these negative cognitions and experience a more fulfilling life with your loved ones. I do this by using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy, and EMDR.

How do I know if my sexual behavior is out of control? For many men this question is very subjective and they unfortunately wait for a spouse, loved one or their employer to discover their hidden sexual life before considering help. At The Harvey Institute we believe the most important person to evaluate his personal conflict with regulating sexual behavior is the man experiencing the dilemma. We help men contemplate "What is your conflict with your sexual behavior?" and "What is your vision for your sexual health?" We strive to provide a safe, sexually informed and confidential space for sexual health conversations.

Hi, my name is Leslie Westbrook, and I am an LMFT (127260). I am passionate about helping clients achieve their goals, and I believe I have the skills and knowledge to do just that. I'm excited to learn more about you and how I can help. My approach to providing therapy is to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe in taking an integrative approach that draws from a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and mindfulness-based therapies.