Emotionally Focused Therapists in San Diego, CA

Hello! I am a licensed clinical psychologist, and I work with adults 18 or older with anxiety, trauma, difficult life experiences, and substance abuse. I offer a safe, kind, and emotionally supportive environment in which to explore and understand the impact that specific events or relationships have had on you and help you navigate a path forward towards recovery and strength; a life of your choosing.

Therapy is about compassion, vulnerability, and connection; it can also be about pushing yourself toward growth, creating change, and evolving into who you want to be. I would love to work with you to identify areas of potential and develop a path to success. I use a direct approach to build a real relationship with you. I don't shy away from difficult topics. Making a big leap can be daunting but finding fulfillment is worth the jump. I focus on individuals facing big life changes. As a Tricare provider and the child of a retired service member, I understand the unique stressors faced by the military community and their families.

Are you feeling stuck, lost, determined to make a change but not sure where to start? Maybe you're struggling in a relationship, navigating a life transition, or suffering under the weight of trauma? It could be that loss or grief feels insurmountable or you’re walking through a painful faith transition? Whatever you're going through, you want to grow into the version of yourself that you have always hoped was buried inside somewhere. You want to uncover your own wisdom, restore a relationship that feels broken, find wholeness or maybe even feel joy again. I'd consider it an honor to walk alongside you as you take this step.

Cherrie Phillips is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has been practicing since 2014. She practices an integrated approach by using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic modalities to empower her clients to rediscover their authentic selves in order to live in their truth and happiness. Cherrie understands and empathizes with the fact that we all struggle and we all deserve to be fully seen, in a non-judgmental space that allows for real self-reflection. Cherrie pulls from emotionally focused styles of therapy to support a therapeutic environment safe enough to explore all parts of yourself.

I am a licensed psychologist who provides individual, couples, and group therapy. My primary theoretical approach is insight oriented psychotherapy for individuals working through relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and adjustment to transition through life's challenges. I believe healthy people seek therapy for a variety reasons throughout life, and psychotherapy can help you find a more genuine and integrated way of living and relating to others. I work collaboratively to recognize patterns and become aware of unconscious habits and choices that impact one's life and functioning.

Searching for someone to support you during what is likely a difficult time and/or a season of change can be a big deal. In my therapeutic relationships, I walk alongside clients as they work to transform their most important relationships with loved ones and with themselves. I have a heart for and offer affirming care to all people. I am committed to learning and growing in my care for people in the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities. I have a speciality in journeying with parents as they navigate reconnecting with and supporting their teens. I also specialize in treating complex PTSD.

I help couples to establish and restore stronger connections and emotional responsiveness in their relationship. You might be able to get reimbursed for out-of-network therapy! Check here: mentaya.co/b/hdcUtx4cKvCTPGOegtTW

Interpersonal relationships are powerful contributors to our overall health. Our intimate partner relationships, family relationships, work or peer relationships tend to affect us in meaningful ways. When our relational lives are strong and connected we feel satisfied, empowered, hopeful, and more confident. When our relational lives are hurting, we feel anxious, sad, pained, frustrated, and left not knowing what to do to improve it. I work with my clients to address the heart of their stressors working toward tangible results with lasting effects. I work collaboratively & passionately to create a safe, responsive, and supportive environment to address your needs.

I have experience working with a wide range of issues and I truly believe in the healing power of therapy. My areas of specialty include: couples therapy, first responders/law enforcement professionals, Native American/Alaska Natives, LGBTQ+, high-conflict couples, trauma, depression, grief and loss, child and teen therapy and many other life transition problems. I approach each client with warmth and understanding and I am proactive in helping to create change. I love my work and am passionate about investing in people and relationships. I look forward to the opportunity to be of service to you.

The decision to seek therapy takes courage. I believe therapy is most helpful when done in an accepting and comfortable environment. I work collaboratively with you to assist you in attaining your personal goals, explore avenues for growth, and achieve emotional well-being. I understand that every individual and couple is unique and I approach treatment with this in mind. I know that each client enters therapy with specific strengths and I do my best to help you pull from those strengths. My approach to therapy can be described as compassionate, active, warm, and gently challenging.

Depressed? Anxious? Not quite feeling your best self? When we're having relationship problems, sometimes we just can't untangle them on our own. It's not uncommon to feel inadequate, or like you can't adapt to circumstances. I provide a safe environment for you to examine what's happening in your life. Through insight, behavioral changes, and emotional awareness we will explore your issues. I've been working with individuals and couples for well over 30 years. I specialize in working with stepfamilies/stepparents. Give me a call.

Hi there, I'm Cheryl Heinla and I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) residing in the Bay Area. I work with adult individuals, adolescents, and couples. My key areas of interest and experience are anxiety, grief, couples dynamics, family of origin impact, life transitions, relational challenges, and trauma history. My approaches are based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-focused, short-term solution-focused; and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with couples.

My name is Joanne Fleming Loyarte, Lic. 120366. I am a bilingual, bicultural therapist passionate about empowering others to create the change they desire in their lives. Through a client-centered approach, I am able to help you navigate and create the desired balance and connection you desire in your life. I utilize several theoretical orientations and theories including but not limited to Psychodynamic, Attachment Base, Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, Emotionally Focused, Solution -Focused, Narrative, and Client Centered.

I like to help clients find their way to themselves, during times that are difficult, or life transitions. I work by collaborating with the client. We set goals together and we check in during each session to see if we are heading in the direction we set. We will focus on solutions, self-care, mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as the Somatic Experiencing approach, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. In addition, I like working with clients who may be in the sports world or who have a sports mentality and may seem stuck or on a plateau. I will help you move forward.

Caleb is Christian Counselor, a Certified Sex Addiction Counselor (CSAT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (CASDCS), with a Masters of Psychology in Counseling and a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Caleb specializes in helping men work through addiction recovery, anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. His passion is to provide a safe space for his clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.

Do you ever sit back and think about the you, you once were? Or the couple you once were? Do you ever sit and think to yourself, “how did I get here?” Is your kiddo struggling with BIG emotions too? Are you feeling stuck, disconnected, anxious and lonely? Let’s work together, in a safe space and answer those questions. Let’s work toward paving a road where you can move through those dark, scary, unknown places and foster the best version of yourself. Let’s work together to strengthen your relationships and reach your goals.

Hello! My name is Jenn Torres Duran (she/they) and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I believe strongly in the innate natural talents we each hold and am ready to help stand with my clients to achieve the goals and ambitions held for their present and future. I utilize many different modalities (SFBT, CBT, EFT, EMDR, and ACT to name a few), depending on what my clients need in order to co-create tools and brainstorm ideas to face intergenerational traumas, depression, anxiety, and more!

Hi, I'm Brittany, I'm an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist serving California, and the San Diego area.Choosing to start therapy can feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate for many. This is why I strive to ensure that this transition is as smooth as possible and that you feel safe, comfortable, and confident working with me. I am a great fit for those who are motivated to change, grow, and heal. I enjoy treating trauma, anxiety, couples issues, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, and attatchment issues. I am supportive, compassionate and collaborate, and I utilize evidence based techniques to help facilitate healing and growth.

Welcome, Bem Vindo, Bienvenido! I'm a native Brazilian offering sessions in English, Portuguese, or Spanglish. I live and work in La Jolla, CA and have been enjoying beautiful San Diego since 1996. I have conducted over 20 thousand therapy sessions, and over 1 thousand Psych Assessments. I am thrilled to share a culturally sensitive and unique therapeutic approach and will be an active participant in our sessions. And yes, that means, together, we will likely laugh, cry, discuss relationships, worries, fears, and/or self sabotaging but all in an effort to help you move forward into the person you know that you know you can be.