Therapists in San Diego, CA

Coming to therapy can feel vulnerable and scary, but it is a brave step towards the life you want and deserve. I am guided by evidence based techniques, educated insight, and genuine curiosity. I work to nurture my clients’ sensitivities, strengths, hopes, and desires for a meaningful and fulfilling existence. I help individuals tap into their inner strength and thrive, to connect to their passions, couples seeking effective communication techniques and highly sensitive people understand their trait and harness their superpower! I support individuals from diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations, navigate cultural challenges

Therapy can be a place to heal relationships, develop resilience, and find relief from mental health symptoms. It can be an opportunity to discover hope and move past emotional blocks that have kept you from achieving your goals.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has a warm and compassionate approach to therapy, which encourages active collaboration. I have a passion for walking alongside others in the midst of struggle. When you come to therapy, it’s like you are trying to climb a mountain; I am not at the top of your mountain but, rather, on another mountain, offering a different perspective, pointing out potential dangers, and helping you find the most effective path along your journey.

Navigating life's challenges can feel overwhelming, and it's okay to seek support along the way! Whether you're struggling with managing stress, coping with difficult emotions, or facing obstacles in relationships, let me help you navigate the barriers that have prevented you from living the life you imagined. I collaborate with my clients because it is important to blend my therapeutic knowledge with your personal motivations. Working together to help you achieve your goals allows for the most growth and lasting success. Remember you are not your mental health. You have a name, a personality, a history, and a story to tell.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who delivers evidence-based treatment to adults. I offer a humanistic and affirmative approach and am passionate about supporting the holistic wellness of my clients. In an often harsh and exclusive healthcare system, I will do everything in my power to nurture you, validate you, and honor your value so you can safely explore and heal. I work to bring curiosity, authenticity, and lots of humor to my practice. I want to hold space to explore, heal, and expand through a blend of humanistic and behavioral techniques. I have spent my career working with adults navigating mental health concerns.

Therapy, while helpful, can be complicated by systemic and environmental concerns. As a Queer and neurodivergent Filipino immigrant, I honor the struggles young adults, adults, and older adults face living in our rapidly-changing society, specializing in supporting them through life transitions, relationships, and emotional concerns to build their lives through a trauma-informed, culturally-responsive, and affirming framework.

Please do not let cost keep you from therapy! I am more than happy to work at a reduced fee. Just ask! My clients seek support for overcoming trauma and PTSD, enhancing coping skills, and building a strong self-image as they navigate through life transitions, managing anxiety and depression. They may be individuals with ADHD or OCD who are looking for strategies to manage their symptoms, or LGBTQ+ clients exploring identity. Each person, regardless of their challenge, desires to find inner peace, resilience, and joy. My goal is to provide a safe space for clients to come as they are.

I'm a licensed Psychologist in CA (PSY31034) and MN who believes each person has the potential to grow at any age. My ultimate focus in therapy is to not merely eliminate “symptoms” but to increase your fulfillment in life, as defined by you. This means treatment is customized to meet YOUR needs so you can meet your goals. I provide therapy for a variety of clinical disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, & interpersonal difficulties. I'm MAP-Informed. I believe in the potential for individual and emotional growth, striving to provide a safe and warm environment in which you can explore and thrive.

I provide comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (adults & adolescents) experiencing emotional dysregulation, strained relationships, overwhelming suffering (w/wo diagnosis of BPD), and/or thoughts of suicide or self-harm. My frame is client-centered, believing that you are the expert of your life, & therapy is a collaborate effort. I also work extensively within the Trans*/Nonbinary community, supporting an affirmed life for you and those around you. This can be at any age and include issues of disclosure, life changes, overcoming fear while balancing safety, & community advocacy.

The Center For Motivation and Change (“CMC”) is a unique outpatient private group practice with locations in NYC, Long Island, DC and San Diego. We are a team of experienced psychologists who are driven by an optimism about people’s capacity to change as well as a commitment to the science of change. Our clinicians are all deeply trained in research-supported therapies that target substance use/compulsive behaviors patterns as well as mental health issues such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)/complex trauma and anxiety/mood disorders. The cornerstone of our approach is motivational.

Everyone has a unique story. Therapy is a safe place to come and deeply explore that story. We all get stuck from time to time in patterns of unhealthy thinking, behaving, and relating, and sometimes we need help changing those patterns. Therapy works in such a way that you gain insight into areas of your life and leave feeling empowered. I offer support, validation, empathy, and a safe and respectful place to share dreams, hopes, fears, and triumphs. I help clients accurately assess their challenges and identify ways they can change, capitalizing on the strengths they already have and encouraging them to build new ones.

Do you often feel that you're moving through life without purpose or a clear path forward? Perhaps you experience life as if it's happening to you. Together, our goal is to finding a life worth living and find ways to live your day to day with more intentionality. We'll build coping skills, shift a passive approach of determining your life, and get you to a place of better understanding your own goals and values—not trying to embody your family’s or society’s vision of life.

Do you find yourself struggling with your emotions? Does it seem like you are overwhelmed by your feelings, or instead that you have to keep a tight lid on your emotions so as not to do damage to your relationships, career and family life? I work well with people who are struggling with feelings of being "stuck" in their lives and with their emotions, and who wonder if there's more to life in terms of vitality and aliveness. I'll aim to help you increase your emotional intelligence so that your emotions work for rather than against you.

Are you experiencing emotional and physical problems that seem unmanageable? Life can be challenging when you've endured mental and physical stressors. Know that you are not alone. Together we will create the step-by-step tools needed to heal yourself and take back your life. My holistic nontraditional treatment will get you there. And it works faster than conventional counseling. Without judgment and through empathy you can process life events that are overwhelming. In our journey together my goal is that you will learn how to develop a more peaceful and fulfilling life and create a deeper connection to your genuine self.

Are you feeling disconnected from your partner, struggling to communicate, or having relationship difficulties? Do you want to build better intimacy and emotional closeness in your relationship with your romantic partner? If you are looking to reconnect with your partner, strengthen your bond and intimacy, learn ways to manage conflict better, and enjoy the benefits of a healthy and lasting intimate relationship, then I may be the ideal fit for you! I can teach you evidence-based skills to communicate better and strengthen your relationship.

How much time do you spend consumed by your thoughts or trying to ignore your thoughts/emotions? If we have thousands of thoughts a day, why do we spend more time focused on certain thoughts? I can help you manage your thoughts and emotions in a healthier way. I treat a variety of concerns ranging from everyday life stressors, social anxiety and relationship challenges, to chronic mood disorders (i.e. depression, anxiety), obsessions and compulsions, trauma, and engrained unhealthy styles of coping. I serve a wide range of clients from transitional age youth (18+) to older adults, from many different backgrounds.

My approach is based on neuro-developmental, psychodynamic and attachment theories, with a strong focus on creativity and self-empowerment.

Hello! I am a licensed psychologist with 20+ years of experience. I work with adults 18 and older struggling with anxiety, trauma/difficult life experiences, relationship concerns, grief, life transitions, and women's issues. I welcome clients representing various identities, including LGBTQAI+, diverse races, cultures and religions. I combine ACT, EMDR, CBT and interpersonal/dynamic methods with mindfulness, while nurturing a compassionate and safe relationship. In practice, this means I will work with you to find patterns in your life that may cause problems, and collaborate on finding new ways of relating to yourself or others.

My Philosophy is simple, start where you are at in the process. My approach is to work with you and together we would develop goals and expectations on what you want to work on. It is a collaborative effort in order to help you make progress and sustain change once progress is made. Even though I'm seen as the professional, to me your're the professional of you're life and its my job to help guide you into a place where you feel comfortable. For further info please check out my website at quintanacounseling.com.