Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors Therapists in San Diego, CA

*Happiness, love, abundance, health and healing!" Counseling, coaching and consulting to manifest your best life because you deserve. All The Things! I have been a licensed marriage and family therapist for over 10 years in California, Hawaii and Washington State. Offering individual, couples, family and group therapy, I have worked with all populations, offering support in all areas from substance abuse therapy to school based behavioral health. My passion is working with the LGBTIA community, women and girls to build self-esteem, cultivate self-empowerment and help bring about the change to manifest your best life.

Do you feel depressed or anxious due to childhood trauma? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships with others? I’m here to help you develop an action plan for meaningful changes. My approach to therapy is relational and person-centered. I will work alongside you in a warm and understanding environment where you can explore your emotions and find better ways to deal with the stressors in your life.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I specialize in guiding couples, military personnel, combat veterans, and individuals through difficult life situations. I work with clients to address anxiety, depression, relational problems, self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, as well as grief and loss. Serving as both therapist and coach, my approach aims to instill hope and increase motivation in order to help clients achieve their goals. Let's navigate the complexities together, fostering healing, resilience, and personal growth. Your journey toward improved mental health and fulfilling relationships begins here.

Do you feel stuck in your anxiety, depression, addiction, or trauma? I find we can’t fix what you don’t understand. That is where I come in. I am here to provide you with a safe space to help you understand and connect to the root of the issue, learn good coping techniques, and connect emotions for true healing utilizing different techniques that fit your needs.

As a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, the most meticulous therapy expertise will be utilized during your counseling sessions. I offer a problem solving Systemic approach to therapy including an understanding of your goals for treatment and working together to solve these problems in a focused, planned way. The treatment will look at the system in which you and your challenge exists including family, work, religion, society, etc., and seek to understand how these factors affect your situation. Potentially, this new understanding may lead the way to greater maturity and happiness as an individual, couple, or family.

During my thirty-seven years as a therapist I’ve successfully treated many clients for anxiety, depression, dysfunctional relationships and a variety of other issues that have prevented them from living full and happy lives. Often, there problems were caused by traumatic events from childhood. Other times they resulted from more recent events such as a divorce, job loss, serious medical diagnosis, or the death of a loved one.

If you are a parent who is feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, hopeless or exhausted over your kiddo or young adult’s challenges, or are someone who is dealing with your own anxiety, sadness or relationship struggles, I get it. It’s so common to feel isolated and alone with our overactive thoughts and feelings or our concerns about whether we are raising our precious offspring in a way that will give them grit and resilience to face life's obstacles. Sometimes we just need someone in our corner. I would love to be on your team and support you with strategies to create the life you want for yourself and your family. I'm glad you're here

Hello! Our clinic specializes in depression, anxiety, disordered eating and eating disorders (EDs), trauma and PTSD, and difficulties with emotion regulation. We also have extensive experience in providing therapy to college students, athletes, and LGBTQ clients. We offer a DBT skills group, a body image group, and a perfectionism group. Whenever possible, we use treatments that have proven efficacy, but we customize treatment to the particular needs of our clients. We approach our clients with respect, warmth, and cultural humility and feel that having a strong therapeutic relationship is central to the success of therapy.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of helping clients, I strive to help each person come to a better place of understanding, fulfillment and peace. The quest to understand and conquer trauma, anxiety, mood difficulties, stress and grief in a safe and caring environment is possible. Each plan is tailored to the client and their specific needs and wants to help find relief from symptoms and feel more confident. Connecting through Telehealth and/or Video Therapy to begin the healing process.

New Life Counseling Center is a progressive and inclusive Christian counseling center in Mission Valley offering individual, couples, family and premarital counseling. Our therapists consist of both licensed Psychologists and Marriage & Family Therapists in addition to qualified Marriage & Family Therapist interns. Some of our therapists also have degrees from seminaries and some are ordained pastors. In addition to Christian counseling, we also see clients who have no religious or spiritual affiliation. We try and make NLCC a resource where anyone can seek support and find solutions to the issues they want addressed in a safe, comfortable and warm environment.

I believe that each person has a unique purpose. Life presents with situations where depression, addiction, anxiety, eating too much, eating too little, low self-esteem, and no self-identity can distract a person from finding this unique purpose. I like to explore a variety of issues that keep you from experiencing your purpose in life and help you find your meaning and make sense of that meaning.

You are overwhelmed. Understandably so- there is a lot going on in your life right now. You feel stuck. Unmotivated- struggling with making decisions. You feel disconnected. From yourself, your family & friends- the things that used to make you smile. You need a wellness and therapy approach that is direct AND compassionate. You need a therapist who can provide you with the tools you need to manage what’s going right now. That’s us- growgood psychology. In our sessions, we provide a safe, nurturing space that holds clients accountable for their thoughts, actions and personal goals- without judgement.

I'm a licensed Psychologist in CA (PSY31034) and MN who believes each person has the potential to grow at any age. My ultimate focus in therapy is to not merely eliminate “symptoms” but to increase your fulfillment in life, as defined by you. This means treatment is customized to meet YOUR needs so you can meet your goals. I provide therapy for a variety of clinical disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, & interpersonal difficulties. I'm MAP-Informed. I believe in the potential for individual and emotional growth, striving to provide a safe and warm environment in which you can explore and thrive.

What is important in your life? You and those you love are the start and end of this list. When we struggle internally and within our relationships, every part of our life is affected. Our work together gets to the real stuff, where you get to live and love by your values. Together, your concerns and heartaches lessen and you are able to show up as the best version of yourself. It's not to big of an ask to want to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. We can get you there.

Deciding to go to therapy can be challenging. The idea of having to open up to a stranger can be scary but I hope I can ease some of those fears by providing a safe space. From a culturally sensitive lens, I work collaboratively with all my clients to build an authentic relationship. I believe that we get hurt in relationships but also heal in relationships. I help my client understand how their past relationships have impacted them and contribute to their suffering. My goal is to help clients build better relationships with themselves and others.

Would you like the confidence that comes from enjoying good times, succeeding at work, and sharing love more simply? Transform grief and heartache into power guided by love. Understand emotions and relationship conflicts. Create opportunity for new well-being. Every day, you use strengths to meet the challenges of taking care of yourself, taking care of others, personal relationships, work, and community life. Would you like a place to talk that is always safe, trusting and respectful? That way, you could share thoughts and emotions and be certain of acceptance, understanding and support. Feel the joy of insight and achievement!

Sometimes it becomes challenging managing the ebb and flow of life and we become isolated, stressed and overwhelmed. Our past wounds always seem to sneak up on us when we least expect. Life transitions can be difficult in that they take much adjustment and effort. There is such a pressing need to invest in yourself and in the building of healthy relationships. You need to spark the parts of yourself that harnests vitality and make life worth living. Investing in your mental health can reveal solutions as well as provide you skills that will last a lifetime. Whatever your need we can work together to find solutions.

People go to therapy for various reasons and there may be no "right time" to start. I realized the first step of reaching out for help can be intimidating and I strive to make that process as simple and transparent as possible. My practice is centered on the idea that behavioral change is possible and constant. With a combination of social support, personal agency and opportunities, people can flourish to their full potential. It would be my honor to be a part of your journey toward healing and growth.

Welcome to my page. If you are here, this means you are considering psychotherapy for yourself or a loved one. Relationship challenges, emotional pain and personal conflicts are part of our lives and sometimes we need support and advice in coping with them. I can help you by listening and trying to understand your point of view. Then I will share with you my understanding of your situation and my expertise in dealing with problems similar to yours. I will ask questions that will help you gain better insight into who you are. We will work together towards you achieving your goals in therapy.