Family Systems Therapists in San Diego, CA

Welcome to a safe space where you can tell your story, be seen and heard, and embark on a journey towards healing and becoming whole again. I know that starting therapy can be a difficult decision, so congratulations on taking this first step! I am a warm, compassionate, authentic therapist who is open and collaborative with clients and dedicated to helping others. I provide a welcoming and non-judgmental environment and will work with you, wherever you are at, to create a unique treatment plan based on your specific needs. I will work with you to cultivate hope and resilience through a client-centered, strengths-based approach.

Hello! My name is Valerie Vecente. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I enjoy working with youth and adults. I enjoy supporting youth and adults experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I believe you are the expert in your life! While supporting you through this journey, I use an approach that will benefit you. This may include use of techniques from CBT, Family Systems, DBT to name a few. I believe in allowing the client to guide the sessions while I support you. You are the expert in your life!

Is your concern a relationship dilemma? A problem with a child? Substance abuse, anxiety or depression? Symptoms-physical, emotional, or social-are embedded in relationship processes in the family. The goal is to modify the process, which can lead to a reduction in symptoms. When one person in a relationship makes the decision to "show up" in a more deliberate, thoughtful way, the dynamic will change. Any motivated client can become that person. I will lend a hand in your effort through an understanding of relationships and how tension spreads through anxious systems, affecting groups and individuals.

Relationship Healing Intensives 2 days (6 hrs. /day) in-person offer a dynamic and efficient process gracefully and safely gets to the roots, resolves issues effectively, and empowers couples. This is for couples who need immediate results. Who are experiencing any of the following - Stuck in destructive cycles (continually repeating harmful interactions and conflicts without resolution). Facing a crisis. Dealing with infidelity or betrayal of any sort. Other major relationship upheavals. On the brink of separation. Experiencing emotional disconnection. Recovering from trauma (past experiences that are impacting your relationship).

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.

Hi and welcome/bienvenidos! My name is Elizabeth Aguilar-Godinez, LMFT. I am a bilingual, Spanish speaking Clinician and work with cultural related issues, family/familia dynamics, anxiety, depression and stress. I have extensive experience in working with children, adolescents and young adults. I am Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and specialize in working through childhood trauma and how it continues to impact us into adulthood. My approach is sharing my knowledge with my clients and helping them find the light within so that they can work through this difficult time in their lives.

Life can feel chaotic. Whether you are considering your first time in treatment, continuing or returning to treatment, my goal is to provide you with the platform and skills to effectively evaluate, identify and create solutions to help you. It’s important to remember that therapy is not always about ‘fixing’ a problem. Sometimes, it is about learning how to work with the problem by creating awareness, strengthening insight, developing or broadening skills you already have. It is a joint effort between the therapist and the client, working together, to impact change and bring balance to what may otherwise feel out of control.

It’s a blessing for you to tell your story; to reflect on life’s challenges and explore hopes and dreams; to find that safe place within to express life’s meaning; to talk of life’s journey with a sense of purpose. If these are the blessings you seek, tell your story. You are not alone. I would be blessed to listen. Sense the joy of life; experience the release of pain. Be blessed to recognize and experience control of your life.

Are you feeling stuck as you navigate the pressures and complexities of life? Whether you're managing grief, working through trauma, anxiety, or depression, or facing relationship challenges and shifts in identity, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and disconnected. You may be longing for clarity and a meaningful path forward. With the right support, you can reconnect with yourself and others, embrace the potential of this moment, and create new habits that lead to deeper fulfillment. Together, we can face your challenges, bringing more joy within reach. I’m here to help you see that path more clearly and make it a reality.

Hello, my name is Kim Swain. I strive to be a culturally competent person and clinician. I believe the first step to making progress in therapy, is making sure that we develop a collaborative approach. I gear treatment toward emphasizing your strengths and solutions, beginning with assessing readiness and motivation. My therapy approach is rooted in Family Systems, Narrative and Structural therapies with various interventions to ensure care is tailored to you. To foster a greater self-awareness, self-esteem, growth, independence and the development of new skills that can be practiced between therapy sessions, as well as lifelong.

I work with motivated individuals who are making a big impact in their work, home, community, and world. Established professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, business owners, ministry leaders, and mom's in midlife receive specialized support so you can achieve your desired changes in life personally + professionally. Perfectionism, overwhelm, fear of failure, frustrations and shame around recurring struggle keep getting in the way of you feeling connected to what matters most - your work, your family, your health. It can get loud btw your ears, especially after failed attempts of trying to figure things out on your own.

Congratulations on being a step closer to a happier, more fulfilling, loving, and harmonious life. If you would like help with any of the following you are in the right place: Adoption concerns, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders, Anxiety, Panic, and Phobias, Depression, Children’s Behavior Disorders, Adolescent Struggles, Parenting Concerns, and Relationship Challenges. I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist since 1980. Call for a complimentary, get acquainted phone call : (619) 322-0681. Let's see if I can help.

You are only human. This means needing secure, safe attachments with others in order to thrive. You want freedom from addiction, anxiety, depression, or trauma. You’re experiencing conflicts in your most important relationships. These problems often block us from feeling confident or thinking clearly. You may be out of energy trying to fix what's not working and need a new perspective to resolve these difficulties. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I support individuals and relationships through solution-focused and strengths-based approaches.

My specialty is working with individuals, couples, and families that are impacted by their relationship/marital issues, divorce, blended families, parenting/co-parenting, different- abilities (disability), and chronic pain/illness. Additionally, I apply a trauma-informed lens toward life experiences supporting PTSD/C-PTSD, Generational/Intergenerational Trauma, Cultural/Racial Trauma, and Military-related trauma.

Hi! I'm Kristin. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist . I have a strong interest in helping people who have lived through or are experiencing trauma. I have extensive experience with PTSD, depression, anxiety, relational issues, active duty military, transition out of military service, LGBTQ+ issues, gender identity, the first generation/immigrant experience, acculturation, “third culture” identity, and navigating systemic oppression.

I earned a M.S.W. from Boston University in 1991, and I am licensed as an independent practitioner in both California and Massachusetts. Additionally, I am certified in Co-Parenting Mediation. I have decades of professional, volunteer, and life experience in treating the mental health needs of individuals and families across a wide variety of settings, including schools, outpatient clinics, developmental services, healthcare, and private practice. My special areas of focus include anxiety and depression, parenting issues, family systems, relationships, developmental issues, medically involved children, and aging.

I’ve spent many years working in children’s mental health, with a strong focus on attachment work, parenting support, and improving emotional regulation. I have a deep understanding of the pain points that children and families often face, particularly when dealing with trauma, attachment issues, and adverse life experiences. I recognize that children communicate in a variety of different ways and meet their needs through an array of therapeutic modalities, such as play therapy, expressive arts therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and internal family systems therapy.

Betsy Gerbert is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) who graduated with a M.S. in clinical counseling from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, PA. Betsy has been practicing therapy for the past 15 years specializing in both individual and family therapy. She has worked with children, tweens, adolescents, and adults. Her approach to therapy is tailored to you and/or your children’s needs. Betsy approaches therapy using concepts from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a family systems approach, trauma informed care, and mindfulness-based skills.

Julia Johnson, LCSW believes in the dignity and worth of all people. She has 17 years of experience working in health care and providing therapy, and has witnessed first-hand people becoming anxious, depressed and overwhelmed when their lives transform due to illness or changes out of their control. Julia has empathy and compassion to listen to others and help with the many changes and adjustments they face.