Managed Health Network (MHN) Therapists in San Diego, CA

Do you feel stuck or like your life is out of balance? Do you put the needs of your family and friends first, sacrificing your own needs and desires in the process? I help people shift unwanted patterns to create a more balanced and fulfilling life. Let me help you access your own inner wisdom to overcome life's challenges using a holistic approach. I use Energy Psychology and Energy Medicine techniques combined with traditional therapy to treat depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss.

Hi, my name is Andrea Puente, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I am passionate about teaching individuals the necessary tools and techniques they may need to improve your mood, reduce stress, and overcome challenges. I have experience in providing therapeutic treatment for over 7 years. I have provided mental health treatment to adults involved in the justice system and also with adults in the general public. I also have experience providing short-term, goal-oriented therapy in various settings in the medical field.

My name is Kristin Grannis, LMFT. My view is that the best therapeutic work is done through a trusting, nonjudgmental, supportive relationship. I enjoy helping clients build a healthier outlook in life, developing a strong sense of self, resilience and accomplishment. My focus is working with women, treating a variety of areas such as depression, anxiety, grief/loss, low self-esteem, sense of self and purpose. I am kind, calm and caring. I like to think of my approach as insightful guidance toward awareness, acceptance and growth.

For over 10 years, I have been in the field working with youth, families, and adults through various life challenges toward a more enriching and fulfilling life. I love facilitating the therapeutic process because I believe that everyone deserves to be acknowledged and to have their voice found and heard. In the therapeutic work, I take into account the many identities we embody and how society and culture impact our mental health. It brings me great satisfaction and humility to be in a role where my clinical knowledge, skills, and warm approach nourishes transformation from distress to confidence and contentment.

I have practiced psychotherapy successfully for forty-five years in a variety of settings, including private practice, hospital and free-standing in- and out-patient residential treatment facilities and industry-based (Employee Assistance Program) settings. I have treated individuals with Anxiety, Depression, substance-use disorders, personal and carrier development, personality disorders and situational difficulties. I specialize in growth-promoting individual psychotherapy. My orientation is Assimilative-Integrative, drawing on major psychotherapy systems to adopt adapt my approach to achieve the individuals therapeutic goals.

Hola! My name is Mirna, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of Southern CA and I've been practicing for over 10 years. I specialize in Trauma-Informed Care and work with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, and other mental health and emotional challenges related to unresolved trauma. With a Trauma-Informed Care approach, I recognize that people can have many different types of traumas in their lives from childhood to more recent that impacts their day-to-day life. I believe that there is no one size fits all and clients need an individualized or eclectic approach to sessions to help reach their treatment goal.

I utilize talk therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions. My approach allows individuals to get to the root cause of their issues while still having the immediate change of behavioral interventions.

Therapy, at its core, is a journey of shared humanity. You are not a diagnosis, but a human being, with really good reasons for how you got to this point in life. Honoring the ways you have survived your pain cultivates your self-acceptance which is essential to my approach to transformative therapy. Whether you're caught in negative relationship patterns, repetitive self criticism, or trapped cycles of procrastination and overwhelm; together we can work to uncover the roots of your struggles, transform negative patterns, and foster your resilience.

Hello! My name is Dr. Lentz and I have been practicing in the field of psychology for over 10 years. I have assisted those in need from young children to the elderly ranging in wide variety of challenges including but not limited to anxiety, depression, academic, behavioral, career, marital and other mental health conditions.

For 20 years, I've worked with adults who have experienced anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, and low self-worth. My clients tell me that I have a calming presence, and that I'm easy to talk to. There is always a different way to look at things, and I offer a hopeful, positive, and realistic outlook. I work together with my clients to create a space for further self-exploration, self-love, and healing. I believe that we want to be loved, accepted, respected, feel listened to and understood. I am non-judgmental and accepting when someone feels safe enough to share their story or experiences with me.

I have had a long career in human services in community mental health in Los Angeles, CA, and Miami FL. I am a seasoned therapist both in years and experience. For over the past 20 years I have had the privilege to work with individuals, families, and couples and support them through their concerns and challenges. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I work in a collaborative fashion and respect that you as the client have the answers. I view my role as your guide provides a safe, trusting, empathic environment so you will have the freedom to find out for yourself and make the changes you would like to see in your life.

Hi, I'm Vanessa! My name is Vanessa Evans Vovk, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) located in Modesto, CA; however, I work with clients throughout California via telehealth. I work with clients in varying phases of life, from childhood through adulthood. Some of my areas of focus include anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, adoption, foster care, and life transition, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy, with a strengths-based approach, in order to elicit progress and positive feelings within my client's life.

I believe everyone has the right to mental health services and to get help. If you are seeking to make a change in your life, process feelings or traumas, get support through hard times, or even just better manage day-to-day stressors then look no further! I am here to help support you through these tough times and collaboratively work to meet your goals.

Hello and welcome! My name is Monique Nguyen, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion to help you find meaning, healing, and growth no matter who you are and what stage you are in your life. Life can be overwhelming, even, at times, unfair and unjust due to various life stressors. If you are finding that everyday tasks are becoming too daunting, socializing is becoming too demanding, and overthinking is becoming too difficult to manage, together, we can work toward improving your quality of life.

Hi there, I'm Nadine! The atmosphere I provide is warm and trusting without judgement. I allow the client to tell me their story without interruption. If I feel they need more help or direction it is provided. The helping professional has always allured. It felt like a natural and nice way to spend one's time in a career. There was also a desire to find out more about myself and what drives my own behavior. In addition, there was also a need to improve myself and be a compassionate and understanding human being.

My ideal client is someone who seeks not just relief, but clear understanding. They may grapple with anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma, yearning for peace and fulfillment. Their needs might extend beyond temporary fixes; they want understanding and sustainable growth. They aspire to reclaim joy, rebuild relationships, and rediscover purpose. They want to break free from limiting beliefs and patterns, embracing authenticity and empowerment. Together, we'll navigate their inner complexities, unlocking their innate resilience and guiding them toward a life aligned with their truest aspirations.

Whether you are in mourning, facing difficulties of neurodivergence, struggling with a chronic illness, experiencing systemic issues as part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or facing constant change as a military family member, it can be daunting to confront these challenges on your own. As a queer, NB, neurodivergent therapist with chronic illness and raised in a military family, I can empathize with the complex struggles you may be facing. I offer a supportive and collaborative environment to explore and address these diverse and unique aspects of your life.

Are you wanting to reach out for help, but keep telling yourself you ‘should’ be able to solve everything on your own? Are you pressuring yourself to muscle your way out of depression or anxiety? Then why would we each be sharing Earth with more than 7 BILLION other people if we are supposed to handle everything all by ourselves? I believe it is because we ARE meant to help each other! Since graduating in 1986 with a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and then earning my license as a MFT in 1990, I count myself lucky to have worked with the many adults, children, teens, families and couples whose paths have crossed mine.

It’s true that change starts with the choice to seek support - and here you are! Let’s take the next step together. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive private practice and non-profit experience working with youth, couples, and families who have experienced relationship challenges, trauma, grief and loss, caring for family members with mental health or developmental and intellectual disabilities, as well as addiction and recovery from substance use disorders.