Multicultural Therapists in San Diego, CA
![Photo of Allyson Ford, MA, LPCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2d947252-414c-458a-b21c-1b6e67e95e39/1/320x400.jpeg)
Allyson Ford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92113
Struggling with an Eating Disorder is a complex experience that deeply impacts us psychologically, interpersonallly, physically and emotionally. In the short term, the behaviors provide a sense of relief from painful life experiences. They "dull" the effects of trauma, oppression, interpersonal distress and intense emotions. They often help us cope with core wounds around not belonging, not feeling good enough, not feeling safe in our bodies and not having a sense of agency. The process of recovery can feel terrifying- like giving up a life raft. At the same time, the life raft begins to make us feel stuck, isolated and hopeless.
Struggling with an Eating Disorder is a complex experience that deeply impacts us psychologically, interpersonallly, physically and emotionally. In the short term, the behaviors provide a sense of relief from painful life experiences. They "dull" the effects of trauma, oppression, interpersonal distress and intense emotions. They often help us cope with core wounds around not belonging, not feeling good enough, not feeling safe in our bodies and not having a sense of agency. The process of recovery can feel terrifying- like giving up a life raft. At the same time, the life raft begins to make us feel stuck, isolated and hopeless.
![Photo of Noreen Rios, MFT, CADC, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3b563b25-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are you wanting more harmony in your relationships, to feel better about yourself and have more peace of mind? I'm a compassionate, non judgmental California licensed Psychotherapist,Certified Hypnotherapist & certified addiction specialist with 40 years experience counseling individuals, couples and families of all ages & diverse backgrounds. My expertise lies in relationships, grief/loss, addictions, stress management, anger management, anxiety/depression and trauma. In a safe environment, you can express your concerns, learn skills to improve your relationships and find solutions for your problems so you can feel better about yourself, enrich your relationships and enhance the quality of your life. Reasonable fees, flexible hours.
Are you wanting more harmony in your relationships, to feel better about yourself and have more peace of mind? I'm a compassionate, non judgmental California licensed Psychotherapist,Certified Hypnotherapist & certified addiction specialist with 40 years experience counseling individuals, couples and families of all ages & diverse backgrounds. My expertise lies in relationships, grief/loss, addictions, stress management, anger management, anxiety/depression and trauma. In a safe environment, you can express your concerns, learn skills to improve your relationships and find solutions for your problems so you can feel better about yourself, enrich your relationships and enhance the quality of your life. Reasonable fees, flexible hours.
![Photo of Dr. Matthew Seitman, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e5c6d6a6-567e-4e47-aa14-68f0bc06cbc3/1/320x400.jpeg)
I believe in the importance of honoring individual experiences, I work collaboratively with clients to provide individualized mental health care to support authentic living and healing. I ensure that my therapy space is a safe, sex-positive, LGBTIA+, ENM/Polyamory, and Kink affirming.
I believe in the importance of honoring individual experiences, I work collaboratively with clients to provide individualized mental health care to support authentic living and healing. I ensure that my therapy space is a safe, sex-positive, LGBTIA+, ENM/Polyamory, and Kink affirming.
![Photo of Jonah D. Oderberg, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d849a60d-f6e7-4b88-bc7d-b05afa3eba4a/2/320x400.png)
Jonah D. Oderberg
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm currently accepting new clients! Schedule your free consult today. Dealing with anxiety, depression, challenges in your relationship - or just feeling stuck? I'm here to support you with whatever you may be going through. As a Therapist trainee at the Center for Mental Health Excellence (CFMHE), I provide a safe space for support, relief, building meaningful relationships, and navigating your life's experiences. I welcome individuals, couples, and families of all backgrounds - all from the comfort of home, with remote appointments. I look forward to meeting you! Se ofrece terapia en ESPAÑOL tambien!
Hello! I'm currently accepting new clients! Schedule your free consult today. Dealing with anxiety, depression, challenges in your relationship - or just feeling stuck? I'm here to support you with whatever you may be going through. As a Therapist trainee at the Center for Mental Health Excellence (CFMHE), I provide a safe space for support, relief, building meaningful relationships, and navigating your life's experiences. I welcome individuals, couples, and families of all backgrounds - all from the comfort of home, with remote appointments. I look forward to meeting you! Se ofrece terapia en ESPAÑOL tambien!
![Photo of Michael Ceccon, MS, LPCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d459a2b6-fbdc-4c3c-8784-4231f66139f5/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you feeling frustrated, confused, stressed, depressed, or lost? Are you working to create more meaning, fulfillment, and happiness in your life? Living a human life means learning to live with the human condition. That means challenges with mortality, relationships, conflict, emotionality, suffering, and change, among others. Therapy can help you respond to life events that may be challenging and confusing, events you may not be equipped to address. It can support the development of insight and behavior change to navigate life challenges in novel ways.
Are you feeling frustrated, confused, stressed, depressed, or lost? Are you working to create more meaning, fulfillment, and happiness in your life? Living a human life means learning to live with the human condition. That means challenges with mortality, relationships, conflict, emotionality, suffering, and change, among others. Therapy can help you respond to life events that may be challenging and confusing, events you may not be equipped to address. It can support the development of insight and behavior change to navigate life challenges in novel ways.
![Photo of Kathryn Christine Herrera - Kathryn Christine & Calm Connections-Mental Health, LPCC, MS, PPS, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/498ab9cf-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Kathryn Christine & Calm Connections-Mental Health
Counselor, LPCC, MS, PPS
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS-My passion in life is to provide therapeutic counseling support and interventions for adults, adolescents, and children whom are experiencing difficulty in some area of their life. I have over 17 years of experience treating clients struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma, self esteem, behavior/anger management, eating disorders, weight management and provide family and marriage therapy. I am currently providing tele-health services to provide support to clients throughout California! Please email or call if interested in making an appointment.
I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS-My passion in life is to provide therapeutic counseling support and interventions for adults, adolescents, and children whom are experiencing difficulty in some area of their life. I have over 17 years of experience treating clients struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma, self esteem, behavior/anger management, eating disorders, weight management and provide family and marriage therapy. I am currently providing tele-health services to provide support to clients throughout California! Please email or call if interested in making an appointment.
![Photo of Blanca L Lugo, PsyD, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5396be9b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I have 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are interested in making changes towards improving their emotional wellbeing. I have worked with children, adolescents, and families who have struggled with the aftermath of many traumatic experiences.
I have 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are interested in making changes towards improving their emotional wellbeing. I have worked with children, adolescents, and families who have struggled with the aftermath of many traumatic experiences.
![Photo of Robyn Buresh, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0d195f65-7d5a-4821-8877-abafd7937a3d/3/320x400.jpeg)
Looking for a sex-positive therapist? I offer an open and accepting space in which you can be, or discover, your most authentic self. If you are struggling with issues of identity, have been harmed by messages about your body or sex, or are living with the aftermath of a traumatic event, I am here to offer my training and expertise to help you move from a place of pain and hardship into a place of peace and connection, both with me and with yourself. Therapy is more than just a place for talking. This is a place to experience safety and being seen. Allow me to join you on your journey of deeper introspection and self awareness.
Looking for a sex-positive therapist? I offer an open and accepting space in which you can be, or discover, your most authentic self. If you are struggling with issues of identity, have been harmed by messages about your body or sex, or are living with the aftermath of a traumatic event, I am here to offer my training and expertise to help you move from a place of pain and hardship into a place of peace and connection, both with me and with yourself. Therapy is more than just a place for talking. This is a place to experience safety and being seen. Allow me to join you on your journey of deeper introspection and self awareness.
![Photo of Ronald Baker, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/27ee45bf-488c-4051-b388-f786dd079a46/1/320x400.jpeg)
Ron prioritizes the identification of strengths and building a solid safety plan. He is experienced with youth, adults and elderly populations. Common diagnoses include anxiety, OCD, depression, pediatric terminal illness and self-harm. Adolescent self harm, bullying and OCD. Adult OCD, anxiety, depression, and parents separated from their children. Parenting skills and knowledge using a Social Learning Theory approach.
Ron prioritizes the identification of strengths and building a solid safety plan. He is experienced with youth, adults and elderly populations. Common diagnoses include anxiety, OCD, depression, pediatric terminal illness and self-harm. Adolescent self harm, bullying and OCD. Adult OCD, anxiety, depression, and parents separated from their children. Parenting skills and knowledge using a Social Learning Theory approach.
![Photo of Hannah Henigman, AMFT](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e94cc085-bbbd-4915-963e-8961d67a705a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Good day to all. My name is Hannah, and I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at the Family Therapy and Guidance Center located in San Diego, CA. I have experience and a passion for helping people from all different walks of life. For family members seeking to reconnect, I help work to build stronger patterns of connection and communication with each other helping to motivate second order change.
Good day to all. My name is Hannah, and I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at the Family Therapy and Guidance Center located in San Diego, CA. I have experience and a passion for helping people from all different walks of life. For family members seeking to reconnect, I help work to build stronger patterns of connection and communication with each other helping to motivate second order change.
![Photo of Martina Nittra Savedra, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/99322079-a07c-4884-b0af-eb3dd7137b30/1/320x400.jpeg)
Martina Nittra Savedra
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92102 (Online Only)
Courage, dear heart, as life will present you with surprises and in time, you will manage each one with bravery. Our families can push our boundaries; our relationships can challenge us; and our careers can stretch us so thin. Negative self-thoughts can keep us in our heads and repeating old patterns can feel like a roller coaster of emotions. Past traumas can intrude our present; social injustices can break our community down; and gender and cultural inequalities can be an exhausting battle. Our self-care can plummet and suddenly we are not our first priority. However, you are leaning in today and making an investment in YOU!
Courage, dear heart, as life will present you with surprises and in time, you will manage each one with bravery. Our families can push our boundaries; our relationships can challenge us; and our careers can stretch us so thin. Negative self-thoughts can keep us in our heads and repeating old patterns can feel like a roller coaster of emotions. Past traumas can intrude our present; social injustices can break our community down; and gender and cultural inequalities can be an exhausting battle. Our self-care can plummet and suddenly we are not our first priority. However, you are leaning in today and making an investment in YOU!
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Mona Klausing @ Avani Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, AS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92104
Our society teaches us to value independence, confidence and productivity – sometimes to the detriment of personal relationships and our own sense of self-worth. Almost daily we are bombarded with narrowly defined gender roles, and ‘rules’ around how we should look, act, think and feel. I enjoy collaborating with clients to reconsider the boundaries of their lives, how they create meaningful relationships, and in doing so, identify their preferred ways of engaging with the world around them. I have been a therapist for 10 years and in 2023 founded Avani Counseling, which serves clients all over California.
Our society teaches us to value independence, confidence and productivity – sometimes to the detriment of personal relationships and our own sense of self-worth. Almost daily we are bombarded with narrowly defined gender roles, and ‘rules’ around how we should look, act, think and feel. I enjoy collaborating with clients to reconsider the boundaries of their lives, how they create meaningful relationships, and in doing so, identify their preferred ways of engaging with the world around them. I have been a therapist for 10 years and in 2023 founded Avani Counseling, which serves clients all over California.
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Davis Rodríguez Meléndez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, APTT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92104 (Online Only)
As a clinical social worker and psychotherapist, my goal is to provide a safe environment and build relationships with my clients based on mutual trust and respect. I have a non-judgmental and affirming approach. I work with individuals, couples and other relationship constellations. I specialize in mood disorder, personality disorder, HIV, LGBT, life transitions, sexuality and cultural acculturation/assimilation. I relocated to San Diego, CA, in 2023. I am also licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. I also provide services in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.
As a clinical social worker and psychotherapist, my goal is to provide a safe environment and build relationships with my clients based on mutual trust and respect. I have a non-judgmental and affirming approach. I work with individuals, couples and other relationship constellations. I specialize in mood disorder, personality disorder, HIV, LGBT, life transitions, sexuality and cultural acculturation/assimilation. I relocated to San Diego, CA, in 2023. I am also licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. I also provide services in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.
![Photo of Mayra Garcia, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ca51b8e0-32af-403b-aa59-6d60c6dd957b/1/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Mayra Garcia and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults. I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, grief and trauma. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, trauma-focused, and EMDR modalities to help my clients develop a better understanding of themselves and guide them through their healing process. I provide services in English and Spanish.
My name is Mayra Garcia and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults. I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, grief and trauma. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, trauma-focused, and EMDR modalities to help my clients develop a better understanding of themselves and guide them through their healing process. I provide services in English and Spanish.
![Photo of Rafael Cortina, MFT, MBA, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/46c00695-4799-45ea-bc2f-47cf5886f5fc/1/320x400.jpeg)
Rafael Cortina
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MBA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92122
I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in both Mexico and the United States. I have over 20 years of experience in individual, couples, family and group therapy. I believe I am personally warm, understanding, emphatic, patient, caring, and compassionate with clients. And feel strongly that the nature of human beings tends toward growth and harmony. Along the way, the natural ability to self-regulate may unfortunately be interrupted. However, through the path of self-awareness, and self-responsibility we are able to restore our natural abilities and utilize our full potential, and live healthy life.
I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in both Mexico and the United States. I have over 20 years of experience in individual, couples, family and group therapy. I believe I am personally warm, understanding, emphatic, patient, caring, and compassionate with clients. And feel strongly that the nature of human beings tends toward growth and harmony. Along the way, the natural ability to self-regulate may unfortunately be interrupted. However, through the path of self-awareness, and self-responsibility we are able to restore our natural abilities and utilize our full potential, and live healthy life.
![Photo of Dr. Nicole Asencio - Couples & Trauma Therapist - Dr. Nicole Asencio, PsyD, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/dfd93101-86cb-4868-af49-c5bc853c82eb/3/320x400.jpeg)
Couples & Trauma Therapist - Dr. Nicole Asencio
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
Life can be difficult at times and hard to navigate. The good news is it doesn't have to be this way! I assist couples and individuals to work through life's challenges by utilizing their strengths, exploring areas of growth and creating a new chapter in their life. We will work together to understand the patterns that have persisted and work towards healing. Despite the coronavirus regulations, I am an "essential service provider" in California and continue to meet with clients via telehealth. Please contact me to schedule an appointment.
Life can be difficult at times and hard to navigate. The good news is it doesn't have to be this way! I assist couples and individuals to work through life's challenges by utilizing their strengths, exploring areas of growth and creating a new chapter in their life. We will work together to understand the patterns that have persisted and work towards healing. Despite the coronavirus regulations, I am an "essential service provider" in California and continue to meet with clients via telehealth. Please contact me to schedule an appointment.
![Photo of Penelope 'nel' Mercer, LMFT, MS, MA, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/605187cf-6195-4186-b166-ae98bc1e063b/5/320x400.jpeg)
Penelope 'nel' Mercer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, MA
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103
Are you feeling stuck? Would you like to understand yourself better? One-on-one therapy can help you move through challenging experiences and explore feelings, preferences, and behaviors, in a safe, confidential, supportive environment. If you are struggling in your relationship(s), relational therapy can help you adapt to transitions, foster clear and supportive communication, and meet underlying relational needs. Therapy can also build on individual, couple, and family strengths, and encourage healthy growth through challenges and transitions.
Are you feeling stuck? Would you like to understand yourself better? One-on-one therapy can help you move through challenging experiences and explore feelings, preferences, and behaviors, in a safe, confidential, supportive environment. If you are struggling in your relationship(s), relational therapy can help you adapt to transitions, foster clear and supportive communication, and meet underlying relational needs. Therapy can also build on individual, couple, and family strengths, and encourage healthy growth through challenges and transitions.
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Emily Socola-McCormick
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, NMD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108
You know that feeling.. Where you just don't feel like yourself. The demands of your life are feeling overwhelming and you feel like you have no idea what to do. You are tired and feel as if you are stuck in the same unhealthy cycles that cause you to feel helpless or hopeless. You have goals that you set for yourself last year that you never managed to get started on and your avoidance grows even stronger. Your relationships seem to be significant sources of stress in your life that hardly ever reach resolutions.
You know that feeling.. Where you just don't feel like yourself. The demands of your life are feeling overwhelming and you feel like you have no idea what to do. You are tired and feel as if you are stuck in the same unhealthy cycles that cause you to feel helpless or hopeless. You have goals that you set for yourself last year that you never managed to get started on and your avoidance grows even stronger. Your relationships seem to be significant sources of stress in your life that hardly ever reach resolutions.
![Photo of Jose Cherbowsky, PhD, LMFC, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45373512-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
In therapeutic processes, counselors and patients are challenged to create a platform that encourages change and enhances the quality of life. Counseling is a unique opportunity to build an "internal kaleidoscope" that helps us see and understand life in multiple ways. . I offer bilingual (English/Spanish) services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. The techniques I use include a combination of theoretical perspectives such as psychoanalytic, existentialist, and expressive art therapy. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist .Certification: Expressive Arts Therapy (UCSD) Training: Group Psychotherapist (AMPAG) . I look forward to working with you.!
In therapeutic processes, counselors and patients are challenged to create a platform that encourages change and enhances the quality of life. Counseling is a unique opportunity to build an "internal kaleidoscope" that helps us see and understand life in multiple ways. . I offer bilingual (English/Spanish) services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. The techniques I use include a combination of theoretical perspectives such as psychoanalytic, existentialist, and expressive art therapy. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist .Certification: Expressive Arts Therapy (UCSD) Training: Group Psychotherapist (AMPAG) . I look forward to working with you.!
![Photo of Kristin Calabria, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ba5019f8-283c-4ef9-be53-8aae2234a634/1/320x400.jpeg)
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.
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.
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