Therapists in San Diego, CA
I specialize in navigating through codependency, boundaries, and low self-esteem in order to gain awareness and tools with the goal of creating a healthy relationship with yourself and others.
Self-esteem is the foundation of how you treat yourself. Without it your health and your relationships may deteriorate and life becomes a struggle.
Feeling stuck can lead to a host of destructive thoughts and emotions that if left unattended can greatly decrease your quality of life. If you are sad, anxious, unable to make decisions, or feel lost, there is help. You have the ability to learn about yourself and utilize the tools necessary to regain control of your life.
I specialize in navigating through codependency, boundaries, and low self-esteem in order to gain awareness and tools with the goal of creating a healthy relationship with yourself and others.
Self-esteem is the foundation of how you treat yourself. Without it your health and your relationships may deteriorate and life becomes a struggle.
Feeling stuck can lead to a host of destructive thoughts and emotions that if left unattended can greatly decrease your quality of life. If you are sad, anxious, unable to make decisions, or feel lost, there is help. You have the ability to learn about yourself and utilize the tools necessary to regain control of your life.
Afnan Gaber Elmaghrabi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with the demands of transitioning from teen years to adulthood? Maybe having to establish a stable identity, prepare for a career and transition into the workforce? Are you feeling discouraged, irritable, insecure, afraid and indecisive? This is especially true for those who begin their adult life with substance use, emotional disorders, and codependency. Exploration of your identity and managing anxiety can help you develop confidence in yourself. I have spent years working in settings helping individuals, families, and groups learn to navigate life’s challenges with compassion and understanding of their values.
Are you struggling with the demands of transitioning from teen years to adulthood? Maybe having to establish a stable identity, prepare for a career and transition into the workforce? Are you feeling discouraged, irritable, insecure, afraid and indecisive? This is especially true for those who begin their adult life with substance use, emotional disorders, and codependency. Exploration of your identity and managing anxiety can help you develop confidence in yourself. I have spent years working in settings helping individuals, families, and groups learn to navigate life’s challenges with compassion and understanding of their values.
Stephanie Wallace
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
I thrive working with adult survivors of childhood trauma and the following symptoms that may accompany surviving childhood trauma such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, C-PTSD, addiction, codependency, and other relationship issues. I also enjoy helping people process grief, loss, and life transitions. I work with identity issues and LGBTQIA+ community as well.
I thrive working with adult survivors of childhood trauma and the following symptoms that may accompany surviving childhood trauma such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, C-PTSD, addiction, codependency, and other relationship issues. I also enjoy helping people process grief, loss, and life transitions. I work with identity issues and LGBTQIA+ community as well.
I also specialize in extensive work in healing from emotional gaslighting, people pleasing, and codependency as well as reducing anxious thoughts.
I am a person-centered therapist who believes in tailoring therapy to her clients individual needs and believes in going into each session with an open mind allowing the client to take hold of each session. I believe in helping the client identify situations or behaviors that have contributed to their illnesses or struggles and together we work to change these behaviors and overcome challenges. I believe that therapy should include unconditional positive regard, compassion, genuineness, and understanding where the client is at. I specialize in working to improve individuals’ self-worth, self-esteem, and self-compassion.
I also specialize in extensive work in healing from emotional gaslighting, people pleasing, and codependency as well as reducing anxious thoughts.
I am a person-centered therapist who believes in tailoring therapy to her clients individual needs and believes in going into each session with an open mind allowing the client to take hold of each session. I believe in helping the client identify situations or behaviors that have contributed to their illnesses or struggles and together we work to change these behaviors and overcome challenges. I believe that therapy should include unconditional positive regard, compassion, genuineness, and understanding where the client is at. I specialize in working to improve individuals’ self-worth, self-esteem, and self-compassion.
Jaina Sarkisyan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92126
We may not be responsible for the world that created our mind, but we may take responsibility for the mind which we create our world as Dr Gabor Mate states. Let me help you heal through this journey. Jaina is an experienced licensed clinician with 18 years of experience providing exceptional clinical care to adults, adolescents, couples and families. Jaina has experience working with military, law enforcement, veterans and their families along with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Issues addressed but not limited to polyamory, anxiety, depression, addiction, emotional disturbances, trauma, addiction and codependency.
We may not be responsible for the world that created our mind, but we may take responsibility for the mind which we create our world as Dr Gabor Mate states. Let me help you heal through this journey. Jaina is an experienced licensed clinician with 18 years of experience providing exceptional clinical care to adults, adolescents, couples and families. Jaina has experience working with military, law enforcement, veterans and their families along with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Issues addressed but not limited to polyamory, anxiety, depression, addiction, emotional disturbances, trauma, addiction and codependency.
Melissa Houlston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92123
My specialties include LEOs, anxiety, depression, addiction, codependency, trauma, crisis resolution, grief, pregnancy/postpartum, and family/relational.
The thought of going to therapy can be overwhelming and scary, but it doesn't have to be. As your therapist, I will hold a safe space for you, free from judgement and provide plenty of support. This will be a place where you can heal from past traumas and/or present issues that are making you feel stuck. I will meet you where you are and only take you where you want to go. I have over eight years of experience in both mental health and hospital settings. I started my career as an ER Social Worker at CHOC and most recently was with the County of Orange providing psychological evaluations for suicidal and homicidal minors.
My specialties include LEOs, anxiety, depression, addiction, codependency, trauma, crisis resolution, grief, pregnancy/postpartum, and family/relational.
The thought of going to therapy can be overwhelming and scary, but it doesn't have to be. As your therapist, I will hold a safe space for you, free from judgement and provide plenty of support. This will be a place where you can heal from past traumas and/or present issues that are making you feel stuck. I will meet you where you are and only take you where you want to go. I have over eight years of experience in both mental health and hospital settings. I started my career as an ER Social Worker at CHOC and most recently was with the County of Orange providing psychological evaluations for suicidal and homicidal minors.
Katharine Rosas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
If you are experiencing ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, I can help.
My goal as a therapist is to provide you with a safe environment to explore feelings, difficulties, coping skills, passions and personal goals. The goal of each therapy session is to assess and build insight, motivate and encourage with the ultimate goal to empower you to live a happy, successful, fulfilled life.
If you are experiencing ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, I can help.
My goal as a therapist is to provide you with a safe environment to explore feelings, difficulties, coping skills, passions and personal goals. The goal of each therapy session is to assess and build insight, motivate and encourage with the ultimate goal to empower you to live a happy, successful, fulfilled life.
Dr. Stan practices as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY30834) in the state of California. Dr. Stan earned her Bachelor of Social Science from California State University, Chico, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Stan has been trained in CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic Therapies, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Solution-oriented, and Group Psychotherapy. Dr. Stan works primarily with adults. I typically work with adults with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, codependency, attachment wounds, first-generation status, substance use, LGBTQIA+, and bipolar disorder.
Dr. Stan practices as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY30834) in the state of California. Dr. Stan earned her Bachelor of Social Science from California State University, Chico, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Stan has been trained in CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic Therapies, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Solution-oriented, and Group Psychotherapy. Dr. Stan works primarily with adults. I typically work with adults with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, codependency, attachment wounds, first-generation status, substance use, LGBTQIA+, and bipolar disorder.
I do very deep work with my individual, married, and group clients: healing the wounds that underlie compulsions and addictions, depression and anxiety, anger and abuse, codependency and sexual problems.
As a woman of faith, I understand the values and concerns of my Christian clients, and I know the power of God to heal and restore.
I do very deep work with my individual, married, and group clients: healing the wounds that underlie compulsions and addictions, depression and anxiety, anger and abuse, codependency and sexual problems.
As a woman of faith, I understand the values and concerns of my Christian clients, and I know the power of God to heal and restore.
Welcome. My name is Lynnell Holtby, MFT 41129. My approach to therapy focuses on connecting with and meeting you from a heart-centered space and in union creating desired personal and life changes. I focus on the "whole" person, integrating spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional forms of well-being to help you develop a deeper understanding on all levels. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, codependency, self-worth, grief, and relational issues.
Welcome. My name is Lynnell Holtby, MFT 41129. My approach to therapy focuses on connecting with and meeting you from a heart-centered space and in union creating desired personal and life changes. I focus on the "whole" person, integrating spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional forms of well-being to help you develop a deeper understanding on all levels. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, codependency, self-worth, grief, and relational issues.
Stephanie Segovia
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92129 (Online Only)
I also work with people struggling with symptoms related to anxiety or depression, coping mechanisms, stress, trauma, communication, adjusting to life-transitions, codependency, & relational issues.
I have a deep appreciation for the therapeutic relationship and value the invitation I am given to be an intimate part of your growth. I work comfortably with individuals who feel hesitant to start therapy and with those who are eager to begin. In our work together, you can expect to be met with compassion, encouragement, accountability, empathy, and collaboration. I specialize in working with people grappling with low self-esteem, negative body image, a difficult relationship with food, and difficulty regulating their emotions.
I also work with people struggling with symptoms related to anxiety or depression, coping mechanisms, stress, trauma, communication, adjusting to life-transitions, codependency, & relational issues.
I have a deep appreciation for the therapeutic relationship and value the invitation I am given to be an intimate part of your growth. I work comfortably with individuals who feel hesitant to start therapy and with those who are eager to begin. In our work together, you can expect to be met with compassion, encouragement, accountability, empathy, and collaboration. I specialize in working with people grappling with low self-esteem, negative body image, a difficult relationship with food, and difficulty regulating their emotions.
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I also have experience treating Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, other mood disorders, Codependency, marital/ relationship problems, dual diagnoses, alcohol and substance abuse, identity crises, life transitions, and more.
I have been working as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor since 2015. I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including Private Practice, group homes with wards of the State of CA, going into people’s homes to do therapy, and in trauma focused rehab and recovery programs. My foundation is client centered therapy which helps to create a safe, comfortable, non judgmental atmosphere. I also integrate various evidence based modalities into treatment, including CBT, Mindfulness, Solution Focused, Psychodynamic, MI, Strength Based, Gestalt, Existential, Gottman, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, and more
I also have experience treating Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, other mood disorders, Codependency, marital/ relationship problems, dual diagnoses, alcohol and substance abuse, identity crises, life transitions, and more.
I have been working as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor since 2015. I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including Private Practice, group homes with wards of the State of CA, going into people’s homes to do therapy, and in trauma focused rehab and recovery programs. My foundation is client centered therapy which helps to create a safe, comfortable, non judgmental atmosphere. I also integrate various evidence based modalities into treatment, including CBT, Mindfulness, Solution Focused, Psychodynamic, MI, Strength Based, Gestalt, Existential, Gottman, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, and more
Kaitlyn Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACP-EFT, RYT-200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92116
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Carlsbad based Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about empowering others to find their inner peace and self-worth. I describe my therapeutic style as warm, grounding, compassionate. My focus is on healing, processing, and building resilience with the intention to help you feel more confident about your future. My goal is to support you through symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief / loss, codependency, and post-traumatic stress. I work with preteens, teens, and adults who are committed to exploring their inner world to learn more about themselves and how they show up in their relationships with others.
I am a Carlsbad based Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about empowering others to find their inner peace and self-worth. I describe my therapeutic style as warm, grounding, compassionate. My focus is on healing, processing, and building resilience with the intention to help you feel more confident about your future. My goal is to support you through symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief / loss, codependency, and post-traumatic stress. I work with preteens, teens, and adults who are committed to exploring their inner world to learn more about themselves and how they show up in their relationships with others.
Miranda Linden
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, I43240
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92117
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
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
Patricia C Kantzavelos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MLIS, MSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92116
I specialize in chronic health conditions and trauma, which I understand first hand. Chronic medical conditions (i.e. dysautonomia POTS, EDS, Lyme disease, Bartonella, IBS, fibro, fatigue CFS, Hashimoto’s, mast cell MCAS, sickle cell disease, mold illness CIRS, etc.) often come with significant challenges, like fear, anxiety, grief, medical PTSD, and may interfere with relationships and daily function. I utilize various holistic evidence-based treatment modalities and practice-based evidence, contingent on each person’s needs and goals, with an added focus on mindfulness techniques, positive psychology, and strengths-based therapy.
I specialize in chronic health conditions and trauma, which I understand first hand. Chronic medical conditions (i.e. dysautonomia POTS, EDS, Lyme disease, Bartonella, IBS, fibro, fatigue CFS, Hashimoto’s, mast cell MCAS, sickle cell disease, mold illness CIRS, etc.) often come with significant challenges, like fear, anxiety, grief, medical PTSD, and may interfere with relationships and daily function. I utilize various holistic evidence-based treatment modalities and practice-based evidence, contingent on each person’s needs and goals, with an added focus on mindfulness techniques, positive psychology, and strengths-based therapy.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am an empathic and compassionate bilingual (Spanish-English) Licensed clinical social worker, LCSW. I am a genuine, caring, and culturally sensitive clinician. I have over 25 years in the Mental health field and 20 of those years in addiction medicine. I work with adults, couples, adolescents families, and blended families.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am an empathic and compassionate bilingual (Spanish-English) Licensed clinical social worker, LCSW. I am a genuine, caring, and culturally sensitive clinician. I have over 25 years in the Mental health field and 20 of those years in addiction medicine. I work with adults, couples, adolescents families, and blended families.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Colleen Mullen
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
Aug-12/24 No appointments available. Do you struggle between doing it all while also feeling like, "Why do I bother?" Life can be overwhelming. When you've been in "go mode" forever it's difficult to find time to even think about what you might want from your life. I have a deep understanding of the unique struggles faced by ambitious perfectionists. The constant pursuit of excellence can lead to burnout and strain on personal relationships. If you find it difficult to maintain a healthy work-life balance and want to learn to manage the chaos in your life to feel more fulfilled and have more time for what makes you happy, call me.
Aug-12/24 No appointments available. Do you struggle between doing it all while also feeling like, "Why do I bother?" Life can be overwhelming. When you've been in "go mode" forever it's difficult to find time to even think about what you might want from your life. I have a deep understanding of the unique struggles faced by ambitious perfectionists. The constant pursuit of excellence can lead to burnout and strain on personal relationships. If you find it difficult to maintain a healthy work-life balance and want to learn to manage the chaos in your life to feel more fulfilled and have more time for what makes you happy, call me.
Do you ever find yourself living in fear and going down rabbit holes in your head? Do you base your well being, enjoyment and serenity on what is going on with those around you? If you are a parent, do you put yourself and your well being last and subscribe to thoughts such as "I am only as happy as my least happy child or family member"? Are you convinced it is more important to spend money on getting therapy or help for your child or loved ones and not on yourself? Are you a parent or family member of someone who is part of the LGBTQ+ community or someone who is struggling with addiction or other mental illnesses?
Do you ever find yourself living in fear and going down rabbit holes in your head? Do you base your well being, enjoyment and serenity on what is going on with those around you? If you are a parent, do you put yourself and your well being last and subscribe to thoughts such as "I am only as happy as my least happy child or family member"? Are you convinced it is more important to spend money on getting therapy or help for your child or loved ones and not on yourself? Are you a parent or family member of someone who is part of the LGBTQ+ community or someone who is struggling with addiction or other mental illnesses?
I specialize in treating substance use disorders, trauma, mood/anxiety, and relational issues. I have spent my career working with adolescents and adults in various treatment facilities, shelters, county jails. I am happily employed with Family Health Centers in the concentrated mental health program where I see individual clients and run groups. My previous work has been providing trauma-informed care to patients with substance use disorders, severe mental illness, personality disorders, mood disorders, sexual trauma, domestic violence, eating disorders, and other phase-of-life issues.
I specialize in treating substance use disorders, trauma, mood/anxiety, and relational issues. I have spent my career working with adolescents and adults in various treatment facilities, shelters, county jails. I am happily employed with Family Health Centers in the concentrated mental health program where I see individual clients and run groups. My previous work has been providing trauma-informed care to patients with substance use disorders, severe mental illness, personality disorders, mood disorders, sexual trauma, domestic violence, eating disorders, and other phase-of-life issues.
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Codependency Therapists
What therapy types help with codependency problems?
Both couples and family therapy and cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) can help with the relationship difficulties referred to as codependency. Such problems typically include inappropriate feelings of responsibility for a loved one’s destructive behavior, irrational patterns of thinking about such behavior, and family interaction patterns in which the needs of one troubled member override the needs of others in a household.
What happens in therapy for codependency?
Spouses and family members learn and practice how to interact and support each other in a healthy way without sacrificing their own needs or well-being. They learn the limits of their responsibility for their loved ones and correct faulty patterns of thinking and feeling that underlie codependent behavior. Individuals may be encouraged to nurture an array of social relationships and to cultivate their own talents and interests so that they develop a healthy sense of self outside the family.
How does therapy help a person or couple overcome codependency?
Therapy helps people establish healthy ways of being in a relationship. Spouses and family members learn how to nurture and support one another without sacrificing their own needs or allowing the needs of one person to dominate the dynamic. Individuals learn how to say no and set boundaries, and how to maintain their own identity and self-esteem. Therapy helps people understand that they are not responsible for the feelings and actions of others. It also helps individuals deal with the turbulence that can come from living with a person suffering from such conditions as substance abuse and mental illness.
What is the goal of therapy for codependency?
One goal of therapy for codependency is to alleviate feelings of responsibility for and correct irrational patterns of thinking about loved ones whose behavioral problems override the needs of others in a household. Therapy helps people establish healthy boundaries of behavior and speak up for their own needs in a relationship. In addition, people learn how to maintain a healthy relationship, one in which both parties give and receive equally and are able to retain their own identity.