Multicultural Therapists in San Diego, CA
It takes courage to set up your first therapy appointment, and it can be challenging to find a therapist who "gets you". With a trusted therapist, you can identify your struggles and find ways to overcome them, find importance and meaning in your life, experience healing from bad memories, and communicate better with loved ones. I have worked with clients for 29 years helping people find their clarity and truth. I welcome your call to determine if I'm a good fit for you as a therapist.
It takes courage to set up your first therapy appointment, and it can be challenging to find a therapist who "gets you". With a trusted therapist, you can identify your struggles and find ways to overcome them, find importance and meaning in your life, experience healing from bad memories, and communicate better with loved ones. I have worked with clients for 29 years helping people find their clarity and truth. I welcome your call to determine if I'm a good fit for you as a therapist.
Cindy Jia
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121
I work with adults, children, seniors, and families who experience challenges in depression and anxiety, trauma and childhood abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, relationship issues, anger management, crisis management, immigration and multiculturalism, and children with behavior problems. Having worked for inpatient crisis management has given me the ability to guide and navigate through intense circumstances. I work with my clients to see change, make change, heal from the past, and find healthy ways to cope and move forward. I am determined to help clients live a healthy and meaningful life while addressing past experiences.
I work with adults, children, seniors, and families who experience challenges in depression and anxiety, trauma and childhood abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, relationship issues, anger management, crisis management, immigration and multiculturalism, and children with behavior problems. Having worked for inpatient crisis management has given me the ability to guide and navigate through intense circumstances. I work with my clients to see change, make change, heal from the past, and find healthy ways to cope and move forward. I am determined to help clients live a healthy and meaningful life while addressing past experiences.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Art Therapist who is interested in helping people grow, learn, and heal. I am especially passionate about working with children, adolescents, young adults, and new parents/caregivers as they navigate the challenges that can come with entering a new phase of life.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Art Therapist who is interested in helping people grow, learn, and heal. I am especially passionate about working with children, adolescents, young adults, and new parents/caregivers as they navigate the challenges that can come with entering a new phase of life.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others around you? Do you feel unsure how to express your true self or live the life you want? As a Gender, Sex, and Relationship Diversity knowledgable therapist, I offer a supportive environment to address issues in life that may be holding you back. Sometimes it's our own beliefs about ourselves or the limiting beliefs we hold about our true potential that are our greatest barriers. Therapy can help uncover these barriers and help you learn skills and techniques to work more collaboratively with yourself and life so that you feel you're more truly living as opposed to just surviving.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others around you? Do you feel unsure how to express your true self or live the life you want? As a Gender, Sex, and Relationship Diversity knowledgable therapist, I offer a supportive environment to address issues in life that may be holding you back. Sometimes it's our own beliefs about ourselves or the limiting beliefs we hold about our true potential that are our greatest barriers. Therapy can help uncover these barriers and help you learn skills and techniques to work more collaboratively with yourself and life so that you feel you're more truly living as opposed to just surviving.
Elizabeth Torres
Psychologist, Elizabeth Torres, PsyD, ABPP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121 (Online Only)
I am a good fit if you are looking for a highly-experienced, collaborative, pragmatic, straight-forward, and solution-oriented therapist. My early training in psychodynamic and behavioral theories combined with my years of specialized trainings gives me a rich tool kit to draw on. I see adult individuals and couples, and welcome LGBTQ clients. I will work collaboratively with you to individualize your care.
I am a good fit if you are looking for a highly-experienced, collaborative, pragmatic, straight-forward, and solution-oriented therapist. My early training in psychodynamic and behavioral theories combined with my years of specialized trainings gives me a rich tool kit to draw on. I see adult individuals and couples, and welcome LGBTQ clients. I will work collaboratively with you to individualize your care.
Empathy, compassion, and the emphasis on the therapeutic relationship have been the foundation of my work. I have had a wide range of experiences with children, adolescents, and adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. My style is collaborative in nature, as I support and guide individuals through the healing process. Other areas of specialization include helping individuals who struggle with low self-esteem and poor emotion regulation skills, as well as difficulties coping with significant life changes (e.g., relocation, divorce) and conflicts in relationships.
Empathy, compassion, and the emphasis on the therapeutic relationship have been the foundation of my work. I have had a wide range of experiences with children, adolescents, and adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. My style is collaborative in nature, as I support and guide individuals through the healing process. Other areas of specialization include helping individuals who struggle with low self-esteem and poor emotion regulation skills, as well as difficulties coping with significant life changes (e.g., relocation, divorce) and conflicts in relationships.
Cindy Tang
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92130
People come to see me when they feel like they’re constantly walking a tightrope — torn between the expectations of family and their own desires, when their attempt to fit in has resulted in losing connection to self and others, when the weight of balancing traditional Eastern values with Western ideals are no longer tolerable, when moments of joy can feel tainted with guilt as if enjoying life means neglecting their responsibilities. If these thoughts resonate, you’re not alone. Some days our emotions can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating intergenerational trauma, identity struggles, and the pressure to succeed.
People come to see me when they feel like they’re constantly walking a tightrope — torn between the expectations of family and their own desires, when their attempt to fit in has resulted in losing connection to self and others, when the weight of balancing traditional Eastern values with Western ideals are no longer tolerable, when moments of joy can feel tainted with guilt as if enjoying life means neglecting their responsibilities. If these thoughts resonate, you’re not alone. Some days our emotions can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating intergenerational trauma, identity struggles, and the pressure to succeed.
By promoting a safe space where you can create, and recreate the you that is well. Tapping into the strengths that live in your heart, we will gain access to your ideals and understanding and build upon them. We will awaken the part of you that will teach you to become your own coach. I will introduce you to several techniques and theoretical orientations that best suit you. I will not subject you to change through somebody elses belief systems instead of your own. With my guidance, you will find the answers to change your life and find peace.
By promoting a safe space where you can create, and recreate the you that is well. Tapping into the strengths that live in your heart, we will gain access to your ideals and understanding and build upon them. We will awaken the part of you that will teach you to become your own coach. I will introduce you to several techniques and theoretical orientations that best suit you. I will not subject you to change through somebody elses belief systems instead of your own. With my guidance, you will find the answers to change your life and find peace.
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Pei-Ying [Ann] Lo
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103 (Online Only)
Hello there, my name is Pei-Ying Lo (羅佩英), and I also go by Ann. I am a Post-Doctoral Fellow and Psychological Associate who is currently working towards full licensure under the supervision of Dr. Shawnee Brew. With my background and training, I bring a distinctive viewpoint on the therapeutic process and the external pressures we encounter. Let’s collaborate to discover the next steps for whatever you present, finding a balance between the challenges and the joys.
Hello there, my name is Pei-Ying Lo (羅佩英), and I also go by Ann. I am a Post-Doctoral Fellow and Psychological Associate who is currently working towards full licensure under the supervision of Dr. Shawnee Brew. With my background and training, I bring a distinctive viewpoint on the therapeutic process and the external pressures we encounter. Let’s collaborate to discover the next steps for whatever you present, finding a balance between the challenges and the joys.
Shera Daroga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Hi there! I'm Shera and my pronouns are she/her/hers. Thanks for stopping by! Have you been feeling isolated or lonely lately? Needing support, whether LGBTQIA+ , sexism, racism, ableism, or anything else that resonates with you? Let's work together to build your sense of self. Ready to make a significant shift in who you are and how you show up in life? Or questioning your purpose? Or perhaps you're struggling with all that is happening in our world these days and need an outlet to talk about it.
Hi there! I'm Shera and my pronouns are she/her/hers. Thanks for stopping by! Have you been feeling isolated or lonely lately? Needing support, whether LGBTQIA+ , sexism, racism, ableism, or anything else that resonates with you? Let's work together to build your sense of self. Ready to make a significant shift in who you are and how you show up in life? Or questioning your purpose? Or perhaps you're struggling with all that is happening in our world these days and need an outlet to talk about it.
Caroline Myra Loretan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92117
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It does take courage to set up that first appointment, and the fit between therapist and client is an important one for the success of therapy. I encourage my clients to ask questions and express concerns about therapy and determine whether my approach and style are a good fit for you. Some common reasons people seek therapy have to do with self-exploration, how to communicate better with people, and how to cope with stressful life situations. My approach is a collaborative one and goal oriented. My focus is to support you find healthier coping skills to manage the challenging situations life might bring.
It does take courage to set up that first appointment, and the fit between therapist and client is an important one for the success of therapy. I encourage my clients to ask questions and express concerns about therapy and determine whether my approach and style are a good fit for you. Some common reasons people seek therapy have to do with self-exploration, how to communicate better with people, and how to cope with stressful life situations. My approach is a collaborative one and goal oriented. My focus is to support you find healthier coping skills to manage the challenging situations life might bring.
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I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY21899) with extensive experience working with a variety of mental health issues. I seek to assist my clients in developing insight and awareness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may impact daily life. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy. I have an extensive history working with individuals struggling with issues including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and personality disorders.
I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY21899) with extensive experience working with a variety of mental health issues. I seek to assist my clients in developing insight and awareness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may impact daily life. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy. I have an extensive history working with individuals struggling with issues including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and personality disorders.
People I see include those who want to restore resilience and love in their relationship; people who need to get a teen or adult child to be constructive and respectful; people who are reacting to people or situations in a way that is not in line with their values (my de-triggering approach that includes EMDR is important for this) because of trauma or other things; people who want a body-mind approach to chronic pain; those who have depression that traditional methods are not helping well enough.
People I see include those who want to restore resilience and love in their relationship; people who need to get a teen or adult child to be constructive and respectful; people who are reacting to people or situations in a way that is not in line with their values (my de-triggering approach that includes EMDR is important for this) because of trauma or other things; people who want a body-mind approach to chronic pain; those who have depression that traditional methods are not helping well enough.
Are anxiety and stress keeping you from living your life to your fullest potential? Are you feeling stress weighing on you internally or causing you to feel exhausted and hopeless? Together we will explore ways to grow, further develop self-acceptance and unearth traumatic experiences and daily stressors that are hindering you from achieving this potential. I will be available to provide an unbiased listening ear and warm spirit as you reimagine the life you want for yourself. In this safe and accepting environment, we will develop an action plan to better manage your unique symptoms and your life.
Are anxiety and stress keeping you from living your life to your fullest potential? Are you feeling stress weighing on you internally or causing you to feel exhausted and hopeless? Together we will explore ways to grow, further develop self-acceptance and unearth traumatic experiences and daily stressors that are hindering you from achieving this potential. I will be available to provide an unbiased listening ear and warm spirit as you reimagine the life you want for yourself. In this safe and accepting environment, we will develop an action plan to better manage your unique symptoms and your life.
Sheava Rahimi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
Suffering from stress, depression, anxiety? Feeling stuck in a harmful relationship? Are you grappling with your identity? Or just feeling overwhelmed? I would like to bring in the available resources within yourself for a lasting solution. My approach is adaptive to my clients' needs, with the objective of achieving long-term emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness. Some people benefit from talking, a reflection into who they really are, and others would like to explore and understand why, or to solve specific problems and achieve specific goals. And others wish to learn how to better communicate and be more assertive.
Suffering from stress, depression, anxiety? Feeling stuck in a harmful relationship? Are you grappling with your identity? Or just feeling overwhelmed? I would like to bring in the available resources within yourself for a lasting solution. My approach is adaptive to my clients' needs, with the objective of achieving long-term emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness. Some people benefit from talking, a reflection into who they really are, and others would like to explore and understand why, or to solve specific problems and achieve specific goals. And others wish to learn how to better communicate and be more assertive.
Welcome! As a Bilingual (Spanish & English), Queer Bisexual Mexican-American, & Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I understand that most of us want to feel seen, heard, & accepted. Although outward validation & affirmation helps, the deep work & healing lies in being able to validate & affirm ourselves, all of our identities, & lived experiences. In our lives as we continue evolving & changing as individuals, we reach points where the coping strategies we have previously used, & that have helped us survive at one point, may no longer serve us, & they can actually interfere with our ability to connect to ourselves & others.
Welcome! As a Bilingual (Spanish & English), Queer Bisexual Mexican-American, & Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I understand that most of us want to feel seen, heard, & accepted. Although outward validation & affirmation helps, the deep work & healing lies in being able to validate & affirm ourselves, all of our identities, & lived experiences. In our lives as we continue evolving & changing as individuals, we reach points where the coping strategies we have previously used, & that have helped us survive at one point, may no longer serve us, & they can actually interfere with our ability to connect to ourselves & others.
Jennifer Rickard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103 (Online Only)
Are you seeking support in moving through a life or relational challenge? Sometimes we all need support in finding creative solutions or building strong relationships. As a couple and family therapist, I have a strong conviction in the healing power of healthy relationships. Connecting to your authentic self and fostering wellness in all relationships in your life is a primary focus of my work. I provide individual, couple and family psychotherapy for youth and adults of all family and relationship constellations, and I create a supportive space in which to explore gender, sexuality, sexual expression and relationship styles.
Are you seeking support in moving through a life or relational challenge? Sometimes we all need support in finding creative solutions or building strong relationships. As a couple and family therapist, I have a strong conviction in the healing power of healthy relationships. Connecting to your authentic self and fostering wellness in all relationships in your life is a primary focus of my work. I provide individual, couple and family psychotherapy for youth and adults of all family and relationship constellations, and I create a supportive space in which to explore gender, sexuality, sexual expression and relationship styles.
I believe we all have resilience. Our life may not come with a map, and we experience daily challenges to traumatic events with more lasting impact, like the death of a loved one, a life-altering accident, or a serious illness. Each change affects us differently, bringing a flood of thoughts, strong emotions and uncertainty. Yet we generally adapt well over time to stressful life-changing situations. We may end up feeling stuck or alone, struggling with anxious feelings, sadness, guilt or pain. I will meet you in these difficult places and we will walk together, helping you break through to find hope, power, connection and energy.
I believe we all have resilience. Our life may not come with a map, and we experience daily challenges to traumatic events with more lasting impact, like the death of a loved one, a life-altering accident, or a serious illness. Each change affects us differently, bringing a flood of thoughts, strong emotions and uncertainty. Yet we generally adapt well over time to stressful life-changing situations. We may end up feeling stuck or alone, struggling with anxious feelings, sadness, guilt or pain. I will meet you in these difficult places and we will walk together, helping you break through to find hope, power, connection and energy.
I am Mea Parker, Professional Counselor. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in community agencies and outpatient settings. I utilized a strength-based, client-centered approach to increase self-esteem and to explore and decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. I believe therapeutic tools such as empowerment, self-exploration, compassion, and empathy increase hope in people allowing them to heal and become their best selves.
I am Mea Parker, Professional Counselor. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in community agencies and outpatient settings. I utilized a strength-based, client-centered approach to increase self-esteem and to explore and decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. I believe therapeutic tools such as empowerment, self-exploration, compassion, and empathy increase hope in people allowing them to heal and become their best selves.
We often lead busy lives and give low priority to self-care and stress management. As such, we allow depression, anxiety, traumas, dysfunctional relationships, and/or addictions to impact on us. Many issues can be avoided by checking in with how you think and feel, by resolving past traumas, and by developing new skills in dealing with life. Together, we will work to reconcile with memories, resolve traumas, and set meaningful goals for the future. We will work on improving relationships, addressing hurdles, and exploring new possibilities. You will discover your strength, uncover your courage and values, and find your voice.
We often lead busy lives and give low priority to self-care and stress management. As such, we allow depression, anxiety, traumas, dysfunctional relationships, and/or addictions to impact on us. Many issues can be avoided by checking in with how you think and feel, by resolving past traumas, and by developing new skills in dealing with life. Together, we will work to reconcile with memories, resolve traumas, and set meaningful goals for the future. We will work on improving relationships, addressing hurdles, and exploring new possibilities. You will discover your strength, uncover your courage and values, and find your voice.
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