Emotionally Focused Therapists in San Diego, CA

I believe that healing happens in relationship, and offer warmth and curiosity to help you explore and name the truth of your experience in order to heal from anxiety, relational trauma, and embrace life's challenges. I work with individuals & couples who want to improve boundaries and communication, create meaningful connection, and align their choices with their values. I support you through circumstances life throws at you - affairs, loss, aging, marriage, divorce, raising kids, job stress. I am keen to explore issues related to gender, culture, health, spirituality, sexuality, monogamy, polyamory, and psychedelic integration.

With great courage and a sense of curiosity, you’ve already taken the hardest step towards feeling better—reaching out for help. Maybe you’ve been feeling "stuck" or overwhelmed? Perhaps you and your significant other find it difficult to communicate each other's feelings and needs. Or maybe you're trying to make sense of a life experience and don’t know where to start. I would like to reassure you, you don’t have to endure the pain or confusion alone. We, as humans, have all experienced moment(s) in life where we feel disconnected from our true selves and even our loved ones. Sometimes we just need some support along the way.

I help clients mend their broken hearts and calm their overactive minds by joining them in their journey towards deeper self-awareness through kindness and compassion. I whole-heartedly believe in the beauty of each person's unique perspective, and at the same time, gently encourage clients to be mindful of the universal human experiences of love and loss. Thus, providing comfort while helping clients explore issues that are difficult or painful. My creative and empathetic approach can assist clients in breaking a repetitive mindset by allowing them to gain new perspective through fresh insights, support and empowerment.

Are you an adult who has been navigating relationships with your parents or families throughout your life? Has your romantic relationship been rocky lately? Your entrepreneurial journey has brought you this far, but are you anxious about the future? Do you struggle with managing multiple cultural identities and feel uncertain about who you truly are? As a psychologist and immigrant myself from South Korea, I can offer support and assistance as you navigate these questions.

I understand how sad and scary it can feel when you're struggling in a relationship. I help LGBTQ and CNM people heal issues with relationships, sexuality, and negative life patterns. Together we’ll make a plan to move forward improving your relationships, which involves a combination of learning to feel and understand your emotions, and using mindfulness to help you soothe yourself if the emotions get too big to manage in the moment. For CNM people, we’ll talk a lot about what these relationships can be like and figure out what does and doesn’t work for you. We’ll work as a team!

Are you feeling rejected, abandoned, humiliated, hurt, and lonely in relationships with your spouse, parents, siblings, children, and in social relationships? Do you think people have taken advantage of you & nobody cares about you? Left untreated, this rejection, emotional wounds, and trauma affect the rest of our life. It manifests in the form of sadness, low self-esteem, unstable relationships, occupational stress, and even health issues. Don't wait to seek help for emotional pain/ injury as you wouldn't for physical injury. Yes, it is not easy to be vulnerable but growth begins with vulnerability!

Remote Therapy is Offered in California, Texas, and Ohio. Are you overwhelmed by the loneliness and disconnection you feel in your relationship? You struggle to connect with your partner, but your attempts don’t help you feel closer or more connected. Instead, you feel further apart than ever. Hopeless, alone, isolated, and desperate to have some closeness again. Through our work, you will experience connection, feel seen, heard, and felt by your partner but also be able to do that for your partner.

If you are looking to connect with yourself and others more deeply and feel confident in the decisions you make in your life, then I’m here to come along side and help you reach those goals. My approach to the therapy process is collaborative so that together we can work to accomplish your goals. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low mood, past trauma, relationship issues, or a life transition, we can work together to uncover underlying emotions that have been buried by protective mechanisms and navigate the blind spots so that you can gain clarity and calmness in your self and in your relationships.

I help people, especially entrepreneurs, have better relationships, resolve painful memories (I'm certified & train in EMDR), embrace who they are, and decrease anxiety. I adjust my approach to fit your needs and preferences. Expert in transgender, ESA, VA, immigration, and trauma evaluations. Advanced in trauma, addiction, relationships, and mindfulness (I write about them on Psychology Today). You can usually expect change in 2-8 sessions. As a psychology doctor and professor, I’m updated on the latest research, and am dedicated, caring, and collaborative. You should feel understood, hopeful, and safe in your confidential therapy.

Cameron Lewis is Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has a passion for holding space for others & helping client's see their truest potential. Cameron graduated from the University of San Francisco and has earned a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy. Cameron has several years of experience working with adolescents, teens, adults and individuals with development differences & co-occurring disorders in variety of settings including in-home, school-based setting, and private practice.

We are perfectly imperfect beings wholly deserving of authentic and meaningful lives. For many of us, we strive to feel heard, be seen, and accepted for who we are. Being disconnected from our truth can lead to feelings of loneliness, hopelessness, and helplessness. Through the many seasons of our lives, we are met with unforeseen challenges that impact our ability to navigate life easefully. Reaching out for help is not a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of immense strength. When we feel lost or unsure of what to do next, inviting an empathic other on our journey can be a life changing experience.

When my clients come to see me, they are looking to find a way out of the negative thoughts that plague them and cause them to derail their lives. Everyone deserves peace in their lives and to believe in themselves without being brought down. When they enter my office, they are totally accepted as who they are. The purpose of counseling will be to help them improve themselves and their lives in areas they are seeing deficits.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related disorders, as well as helping partners reconnect through couple therapy. I specialize in making effective, evidence-based therapies for PTSD and related disorders and relationship distress available to the community. These short-term therapies are rarely available outside of large institutions. I also enjoy providing skilled treatment for anxiety disorders. I am trained, certified, and have expertise in numerous therapies to help you live a full life.

Dr. Moon is a compassionate psychologist dedicated to fostering mental well-being. She creates a warm and inclusive therapeutic environment, ensuring effective communication with diverse clients. With a wealth of experience in addressing various psychological challenges, Dr. Moon is committed to guiding individuals on their journey to emotional resilience and personal growth.

You might be feeling stuck in your relationships. You’re struggling to be vulnerable and fully present with not only loved ones, but with yourself. You’re falling into a repetitive cycle that leaves you feeling exhausted, frustrated, and alone. You’re ready to dig into your attachment history and start breaking down the shields that used to protect you, but are now a barrier to vulnerability. You know it's time to do the deep work and cultivate the self-acceptance and relationships you long for.

BrightMind is a group practice of therapists treating children, adolescents and young adults. BrightMind's mission is to provide treatments that are youth-focused and evidence-based. As practitioner-scientists trained at UCSD, we are committed to providing treatments supported by scientific evidence. Our treatments are tailored for our clients' age and developmental stage. BrightMind strives to instill youth and their families with the skills and insight necessary to independently manage stress, mental health challenges, and life experiences. All of our behavioral treatments reflect our values, which are: science-based, child-empowe

Seeking support with sexual challenges, relationships, living with cancer, grief, or a combination of these? With 20 years of experience providing therapy and AASECT certification as a sex therapist, you can talk with me about the things others are uncomfortable talking about. You may have experienced the death of a loved one or a different type of life transition. You may be struggling with adjusting to a new relationship or feeling disappointed with an aspect of your current one. I can provide you with support, insights, treatment, education, and guidance during times of transition and beyond.

I am here to help! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working with trauma and how it impacts relationships in children, teens, adults and families. When faced with a challenge, have you ever felt like one part of you wants to shut down or hide, and another part wants to yell and scream? These are different parts of you that need our individual attention and compassion to heal. With my expertise and compassionate approach, I am dedicated to helping you learn more about these parts of you and build meaningful connections to cultivate healthy relationships and more peace in your life.

We treat depression, anxiety, and trauma. We also provide help to heal relationships both romantic and otherwise. Our approach is to address underlying issues and provide treatment that heals the person as a whole. We utilize evidence-based and self-empowering modalities and create a safe space for you to work towards gaining insight into your choices and behaviors. We guide you to set your own goals and arrive at your own solutions as we believe you have the answers and need a supportive space to see them. It takes a lot of courage and humility to ask for help and we make every effort to make your investment count.