Positive Psychology Therapists in San Diego, CA
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My name is Cara Weinstock and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who has experience working with children, teens, adults and couples. My ideal client is anyone who is looking for a safe, welcoming environment to explore new ways of thinking. I feel passionate about being a support for those going through difficult transitions, looking for new perspectives and hoping to make positive changes in their lives. I like to work collaboratively with my clients, where we set achievable goals, often check in and acknowledge our progress. I will always be your cheerleader and move whatever pace feels most comfortable for you.
My name is Cara Weinstock and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who has experience working with children, teens, adults and couples. My ideal client is anyone who is looking for a safe, welcoming environment to explore new ways of thinking. I feel passionate about being a support for those going through difficult transitions, looking for new perspectives and hoping to make positive changes in their lives. I like to work collaboratively with my clients, where we set achievable goals, often check in and acknowledge our progress. I will always be your cheerleader and move whatever pace feels most comfortable for you.
![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.
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Kimara Houseman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121
No life is free of change or pain, but life is also too short to constantly feel stressed, lost, or unfulfilled. Self-exploration and skill building through our work together can empower you to overcome life's challenges and make lasting positive changes.
No life is free of change or pain, but life is also too short to constantly feel stressed, lost, or unfulfilled. Self-exploration and skill building through our work together can empower you to overcome life's challenges and make lasting positive changes.
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Pamuela Halliwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103
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I think we all can have a time in our lives where we reach a problem or a series of problems and are faced with the question of "how do I get through this?" or "what should I do?" Regardless of what brought you to that crossroad, therapy is a useful means to help you figure out what to do next. Your time is important and your life is meant to be full of happiness. We all are transitioning from something and have to make the choice about what is best for us. Live your life and enjoy it.
I think we all can have a time in our lives where we reach a problem or a series of problems and are faced with the question of "how do I get through this?" or "what should I do?" Regardless of what brought you to that crossroad, therapy is a useful means to help you figure out what to do next. Your time is important and your life is meant to be full of happiness. We all are transitioning from something and have to make the choice about what is best for us. Live your life and enjoy it.
![Photo of Melissa Pinn, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ff62eb7-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Maybe you or your child has many worries or is prone to negative thinking? Maybe you or your child is overwhelmed with negative thoughts or self doubt making it difficult to engage in daily activities. Navigating life can be challenging and lonely when you are impacted with anxiety. I'm here to support you. We will learn to make stress and overwhelm more manageable so you or your child can begin living your best life.
Maybe you or your child has many worries or is prone to negative thinking? Maybe you or your child is overwhelmed with negative thoughts or self doubt making it difficult to engage in daily activities. Navigating life can be challenging and lonely when you are impacted with anxiety. I'm here to support you. We will learn to make stress and overwhelm more manageable so you or your child can begin living your best life.
![Photo of Martin Deza, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/813df76e-7a00-4071-94c2-d23ad40f7ecc/3/320x400.jpeg)
Hello I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have worked in the field since 2011. I grew up in the San Diego area and have worked in a variety of clinical setting in my local community. I obtained my Baccalaureate Degree in Cognitive Psychology from University of California Irvine and my Master’s Degree in Marital and Family Therapy from University of San Diego.
Hello I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have worked in the field since 2011. I grew up in the San Diego area and have worked in a variety of clinical setting in my local community. I obtained my Baccalaureate Degree in Cognitive Psychology from University of California Irvine and my Master’s Degree in Marital and Family Therapy from University of San Diego.
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If you are looking for a warm, inviting, and safe place to enhance your mental health recovery journey, you are in the right place. My name is Lina (she/her), and I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker/therapist specializing in working with Veterans, active military, and LGBTQ+ adults. My practice is centered around helping those with anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use, emotion regulation, identity formation, and relationship issues.
If you are looking for a warm, inviting, and safe place to enhance your mental health recovery journey, you are in the right place. My name is Lina (she/her), and I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker/therapist specializing in working with Veterans, active military, and LGBTQ+ adults. My practice is centered around helping those with anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use, emotion regulation, identity formation, and relationship issues.
![Photo of Esperanza (Espi) Applestein, MA, LMFT, 106076, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bb52bc79-3ef6-4a9f-98a1-1bd838b8cfaf/3/320x400.jpeg)
Esperanza (Espi) Applestein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, 106076
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92127 (Online Only)
My mission is to provide therapy to assist individuals in achieving emotional balance and well-being through therapy. Specializing in Complex Trauma, anxiety, PTSD, grief and depression, I am dedicated to helping those who are ready to address their emotional pain, explore unresolved issues, and uncover their potential while learning healthy strategies. With 20 years of experience in the mental health field, working with adults, couples, families, children and adolescents, I offer a therapeutic environment where client feels safe, accepted and empowered to embark on their journey towards healing and personal growth.
My mission is to provide therapy to assist individuals in achieving emotional balance and well-being through therapy. Specializing in Complex Trauma, anxiety, PTSD, grief and depression, I am dedicated to helping those who are ready to address their emotional pain, explore unresolved issues, and uncover their potential while learning healthy strategies. With 20 years of experience in the mental health field, working with adults, couples, families, children and adolescents, I offer a therapeutic environment where client feels safe, accepted and empowered to embark on their journey towards healing and personal growth.
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Hello, I'm Katie, an Associate Professional Counselor who is looking forward to joining you on your journey to better overall wellness. Working from a background of culturally competent, trauma-informed care and a strengths-based approach, I use humor, warmth and compassion to help each client feel seen and safe. Experienced in providing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, I am confident in providing evidence-based tools to help those suffering from intense emotions to feel grounded and empowered as well as rebuild trust within themselves.
Hello, I'm Katie, an Associate Professional Counselor who is looking forward to joining you on your journey to better overall wellness. Working from a background of culturally competent, trauma-informed care and a strengths-based approach, I use humor, warmth and compassion to help each client feel seen and safe. Experienced in providing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, I am confident in providing evidence-based tools to help those suffering from intense emotions to feel grounded and empowered as well as rebuild trust within themselves.
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I provide nurturing, compassionate and supportive therapy to individuals, families, including military personnel. I work with adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, issues of self-worth, substance use, grief, loss, and self-harm. I recently ran an intensive outpatient program for people with acute mental health issues in a hospital based environment, and enjoy working with this population as well.
I provide nurturing, compassionate and supportive therapy to individuals, families, including military personnel. I work with adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, issues of self-worth, substance use, grief, loss, and self-harm. I recently ran an intensive outpatient program for people with acute mental health issues in a hospital based environment, and enjoy working with this population as well.
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Sarah Minas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121 (Online Only)
My philosophy is simple: Make the most of life's transitions and challenges to develop insight and tools for the future. My practice provides a safe and judgment-free space to explore those things most important to you.
My philosophy is simple: Make the most of life's transitions and challenges to develop insight and tools for the future. My practice provides a safe and judgment-free space to explore those things most important to you.
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Selected as one of the Three Best Rated Psychologists in San Diego in 2022, 2023 and 2024 and Woman of Distinction in 2023.. With 25 years of experience, I have been able to successfully empower individuals to identify and transform their personal, relational and professional challenges and reach their desired goals. I will bring compassion, respect and unique insight into our work together. My license is at the doctoral level as a psychologist, as well as having been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Treatment will be uniquely tailored to your personality to effectively alleviate discomfort and maximize your goals.
Selected as one of the Three Best Rated Psychologists in San Diego in 2022, 2023 and 2024 and Woman of Distinction in 2023.. With 25 years of experience, I have been able to successfully empower individuals to identify and transform their personal, relational and professional challenges and reach their desired goals. I will bring compassion, respect and unique insight into our work together. My license is at the doctoral level as a psychologist, as well as having been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Treatment will be uniquely tailored to your personality to effectively alleviate discomfort and maximize your goals.
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Working two decades as a therapist, clinical supervisor and business owner, I've developed expertise in marriage, family, individual and child counseling, conflict resolution, anger management, personal development, men's and women's issues. I have 25 years of experience in theater, art and improvisation. This background enables me to incorporate creativity into therapeutic settings. Living in different countries and traveling extensively, I've gained knowledge of different cultures. Experience in business, psychology, the arts and cultural diversity gives me a unique, multi-dimensional perspective for effecting therapeutic change.
Working two decades as a therapist, clinical supervisor and business owner, I've developed expertise in marriage, family, individual and child counseling, conflict resolution, anger management, personal development, men's and women's issues. I have 25 years of experience in theater, art and improvisation. This background enables me to incorporate creativity into therapeutic settings. Living in different countries and traveling extensively, I've gained knowledge of different cultures. Experience in business, psychology, the arts and cultural diversity gives me a unique, multi-dimensional perspective for effecting therapeutic change.
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Hello! My name is Jacqueline Miranda, I'm an LMFT and I have been working in the field 8 years. Some of my areas of focus include working with couples, individuals, and children utilizing a trauma informed approach. I primarily work with children, and I am also comfortable working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety and trauma. My approach tends to be person centered, trauma focused, and humanistic.
Hello! My name is Jacqueline Miranda, I'm an LMFT and I have been working in the field 8 years. Some of my areas of focus include working with couples, individuals, and children utilizing a trauma informed approach. I primarily work with children, and I am also comfortable working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety and trauma. My approach tends to be person centered, trauma focused, and humanistic.
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Hey! Whether you are new to therapy or not, I commend you for the bravery it takes to start searching. I hope that you will find I could be of service to you. In both my professional and personal journey, I have sought to learn how to find more peace, happiness, and fulfillment. As a therapist, my goal is to learn what that might look like for you, and explore how we get there. I want my clients to crave insight, and question "Why are things the way they are?" I work best with clients who are willing to consider alternative perspectives, experiment with change, and remains persistent despite obstacles or failures.
Hey! Whether you are new to therapy or not, I commend you for the bravery it takes to start searching. I hope that you will find I could be of service to you. In both my professional and personal journey, I have sought to learn how to find more peace, happiness, and fulfillment. As a therapist, my goal is to learn what that might look like for you, and explore how we get there. I want my clients to crave insight, and question "Why are things the way they are?" I work best with clients who are willing to consider alternative perspectives, experiment with change, and remains persistent despite obstacles or failures.
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I applaud your willingness to take this first and courageous step. Making the decision to begin therapy can be extremely difficult but the result can be highly rewarding--and life changing. I provide therapy services for adolescents, adults, couples, and families struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and many other life or relationship problems.
Though I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, I have developed a passion and distinctive skill set for working with the college-aged/young adult population and their unique issues, finding that the work I am doing has not only been highly effective but also rewarding.
I applaud your willingness to take this first and courageous step. Making the decision to begin therapy can be extremely difficult but the result can be highly rewarding--and life changing. I provide therapy services for adolescents, adults, couples, and families struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and many other life or relationship problems.
Though I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, I have developed a passion and distinctive skill set for working with the college-aged/young adult population and their unique issues, finding that the work I am doing has not only been highly effective but also rewarding.
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Life is a series of obstacles in which we are challenged to grow in order to overcome. With a collaborative, holistic approach we can work together to achieve success in attaining your highest quality of life. I believe in the synergy between mind, body and spirit in order to create peace within. In a safe, loving, and unconditionally accepting environment I will work to help empower you to successfully navigate any concerns related to; relational distress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief and loss, addiction, physical and emotional abuse, self-defeating behavioral patterns, and any experienced mental and spiritual suffering.
Life is a series of obstacles in which we are challenged to grow in order to overcome. With a collaborative, holistic approach we can work together to achieve success in attaining your highest quality of life. I believe in the synergy between mind, body and spirit in order to create peace within. In a safe, loving, and unconditionally accepting environment I will work to help empower you to successfully navigate any concerns related to; relational distress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief and loss, addiction, physical and emotional abuse, self-defeating behavioral patterns, and any experienced mental and spiritual suffering.
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Katy Caslav
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92106 (Online Only)
Something feels off, suddenly life isn't as bright as it used to be. You're feeling lost, confused, and not sure what to do next. Changes in life, stressors, trauma, can all impact our well being and mental health. I would love to be apart of helping you identify and understand how you're feeling, make some adjustments, learn healthy coping, and how to best support bringing back some color in your life. Challenging situations can provide opportunity for growth and sustainable change. Lets tackle this wild thing called life together!
Something feels off, suddenly life isn't as bright as it used to be. You're feeling lost, confused, and not sure what to do next. Changes in life, stressors, trauma, can all impact our well being and mental health. I would love to be apart of helping you identify and understand how you're feeling, make some adjustments, learn healthy coping, and how to best support bringing back some color in your life. Challenging situations can provide opportunity for growth and sustainable change. Lets tackle this wild thing called life together!
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Kimiko Miller, LMFT 90382. I am interested in helping individuals, couples, and families to communicate more effectively. I utilize somatic release, breathwork, as well as the creative process in my therapy technique, such as dreams, art, writing, and various creative expressions you choose to explore. I specialize in relationship issues such as dating, divorce, substance abuse, mental health, and marital challenges. I am here to help clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and how to work through various issues that may be affecting one's life negatively.
Kimiko Miller, LMFT 90382. I am interested in helping individuals, couples, and families to communicate more effectively. I utilize somatic release, breathwork, as well as the creative process in my therapy technique, such as dreams, art, writing, and various creative expressions you choose to explore. I specialize in relationship issues such as dating, divorce, substance abuse, mental health, and marital challenges. I am here to help clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and how to work through various issues that may be affecting one's life negatively.
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Lorenza Fabre Vega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92116 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stressed, alone, or not like yourself? Is it difficulty to connect with your loved ones or enjoy your everyday life? Do you need help finding your authentic self? Having a space for exploration without judgement might be what you need. Achieving your goal is possible, you might just need a little bit of help!
Are you feeling stressed, alone, or not like yourself? Is it difficulty to connect with your loved ones or enjoy your everyday life? Do you need help finding your authentic self? Having a space for exploration without judgement might be what you need. Achieving your goal is possible, you might just need a little bit of help!
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