Psychoanalytic Therapists in San Marcos, CA
I serve individuals, families, children and adolescents of all ages in North San Diego County and beyond. Treatment modalities are in cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalytic, rational emotive therapy, transactional analysis, psychoeducational, client centered, grief, gestalt, and existential psychotherapy. With a specialization in psychological testing and therapy for all ages, I am dedicated to addressing a wide range of psychological needs both in person and Online.
I serve individuals, families, children and adolescents of all ages in North San Diego County and beyond. Treatment modalities are in cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalytic, rational emotive therapy, transactional analysis, psychoeducational, client centered, grief, gestalt, and existential psychotherapy. With a specialization in psychological testing and therapy for all ages, I am dedicated to addressing a wide range of psychological needs both in person and Online.
Alexandra Donnelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92078 (Online Only)
My style involves working collaboratively to help my clients improve the quality of their lives in their work, their relationships and their interests.
My approach brings to light how past experiences affect the choices that we make in our current lives, both positively and negatively, and how we can alter destructive patterns by learning new healthy coping skills.
My style involves working collaboratively to help my clients improve the quality of their lives in their work, their relationships and their interests.
My approach brings to light how past experiences affect the choices that we make in our current lives, both positively and negatively, and how we can alter destructive patterns by learning new healthy coping skills.
Jamillah Pargo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92078
Are you experiencing Hopelessness, Sadness, Worthlessness, Panic Attacks, Racing Thoughts, or Fear? Do you lay awake at night WORRYING about EVERYTHING? Are your worries or fears a constant cycle? Do you avoid interaction with loved ones, or maybe you don't want to be a burden to family or friends, so you begin isolating from everyone? Do you ever say, “I can’t take this anymore?” Do you feel alone in your problems? You are not alone, whether you're dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Health Crisis, Midlife Crisis, or just unsure how to move forward in life, assisting adults redefine life is my passion & purpose.
Are you experiencing Hopelessness, Sadness, Worthlessness, Panic Attacks, Racing Thoughts, or Fear? Do you lay awake at night WORRYING about EVERYTHING? Are your worries or fears a constant cycle? Do you avoid interaction with loved ones, or maybe you don't want to be a burden to family or friends, so you begin isolating from everyone? Do you ever say, “I can’t take this anymore?” Do you feel alone in your problems? You are not alone, whether you're dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Health Crisis, Midlife Crisis, or just unsure how to move forward in life, assisting adults redefine life is my passion & purpose.
My name is Beth Leigh Kolakoski and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Marin County, California. In a supportive and empathetic environment, issues such as grief and loss, sadness/depression, anxiety, life transitions, personal growth, low self-esteem, trauma, chronic pain, ADHD difficulties, as well as parent struggles, can be addressed through a strength-based and solution-oriented approach. I specialize in working with adults who are struggling with anxiety, sadness/depression, grief and loss, major life transitions, shame, neurodivergent differences, trauma, PTSD, chronic pain, and parent struggles.
My name is Beth Leigh Kolakoski and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Marin County, California. In a supportive and empathetic environment, issues such as grief and loss, sadness/depression, anxiety, life transitions, personal growth, low self-esteem, trauma, chronic pain, ADHD difficulties, as well as parent struggles, can be addressed through a strength-based and solution-oriented approach. I specialize in working with adults who are struggling with anxiety, sadness/depression, grief and loss, major life transitions, shame, neurodivergent differences, trauma, PTSD, chronic pain, and parent struggles.
Sarah McDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92078 (Online Only)
You’ve worked hard to live a balanced and happy life, but it doesn’t always feel like you thought it would. Despite your achievements, there are aspects of your life that don’t feel quite right and you are struggling to navigate a way forward. Perhaps you feel uncertainty around your career, relationships, or family or are struggling to process a new life transition. You may have even tried therapy before but still struggle with anxious or negative thoughts and feelings. You want to overcome these challenges, and make meaningful change. I'm here to help you make this transition by providing informed, and individualized care.
You’ve worked hard to live a balanced and happy life, but it doesn’t always feel like you thought it would. Despite your achievements, there are aspects of your life that don’t feel quite right and you are struggling to navigate a way forward. Perhaps you feel uncertainty around your career, relationships, or family or are struggling to process a new life transition. You may have even tried therapy before but still struggle with anxious or negative thoughts and feelings. You want to overcome these challenges, and make meaningful change. I'm here to help you make this transition by providing informed, and individualized care.
Hello. My name is Paula Mierzejewski, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I see children, adolescents and adults up to the age of 65. My specialties are anxiety and depression. I started my practice later in life and believe my life's experiene makes me a better therapist. I used to work in a law firm and developed severe migraines and knew I needed to move onto a new career. So at 57, I started my journey in graduate school and finished when I was 60. What drives me to do this work is that I know how debilitating anxiety and depression are.
Hello. My name is Paula Mierzejewski, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I see children, adolescents and adults up to the age of 65. My specialties are anxiety and depression. I started my practice later in life and believe my life's experiene makes me a better therapist. I used to work in a law firm and developed severe migraines and knew I needed to move onto a new career. So at 57, I started my journey in graduate school and finished when I was 60. What drives me to do this work is that I know how debilitating anxiety and depression are.
I work with individuals who struggle with the demands of being human, and yearn for more loving, healthy relationships. Together we develop the insight and skills necessary to experience this pleasure of love. We may explore trauma, loss, grief, anger, repressed desire, lack of vitality, and current challenging relationships. I am especially committed to supporting individuals who desire to know and love themselves and others in a deeper, richer, and more meaningful way.
I work with individuals who struggle with the demands of being human, and yearn for more loving, healthy relationships. Together we develop the insight and skills necessary to experience this pleasure of love. We may explore trauma, loss, grief, anger, repressed desire, lack of vitality, and current challenging relationships. I am especially committed to supporting individuals who desire to know and love themselves and others in a deeper, richer, and more meaningful way.
Dr. Kelly Krueger is a Clinical Psychologist with License number CA24823 who provides a multifaceted approach to therapy and seeks to help a broad range of clients seeking counseling services. As a results-oriented psychologist, Dr. Krueger uses evidence-based psychotherapy techniques to help individuals achieve their goals in life. He has experience with a variety of therapy modalities such as motivational interviewing, family therapy, and applied behavior analysis.
Dr. Kelly Krueger is a Clinical Psychologist with License number CA24823 who provides a multifaceted approach to therapy and seeks to help a broad range of clients seeking counseling services. As a results-oriented psychologist, Dr. Krueger uses evidence-based psychotherapy techniques to help individuals achieve their goals in life. He has experience with a variety of therapy modalities such as motivational interviewing, family therapy, and applied behavior analysis.
Hi, my name is Leslie Westbrook, and I am an LMFT (127260). I am passionate about helping clients achieve their goals, and I believe I have the skills and knowledge to do just that. I'm excited to learn more about you and how I can help. My approach to providing therapy is to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe in taking an integrative approach that draws from a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and mindfulness-based therapies.
Hi, my name is Leslie Westbrook, and I am an LMFT (127260). I am passionate about helping clients achieve their goals, and I believe I have the skills and knowledge to do just that. I'm excited to learn more about you and how I can help. My approach to providing therapy is to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe in taking an integrative approach that draws from a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and mindfulness-based therapies.
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Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
I provide clinical supervision for licensed psychotherapists, and I am a voluntary instructor at the San Diego Psychoanalytic Center.
I specialize in two areas: (1) Reducing anxiety and depression in adults and children; (2) Reducing problem behaviors in children and teens. I am a child and adult psychoanalyst and use this advanced training with many of my patients to gain a more in-depth understanding of issues that have lingered in a painful manner for many years.
I provide clinical supervision for licensed psychotherapists, and I am a voluntary instructor at the San Diego Psychoanalytic Center.
I specialize in two areas: (1) Reducing anxiety and depression in adults and children; (2) Reducing problem behaviors in children and teens. I am a child and adult psychoanalyst and use this advanced training with many of my patients to gain a more in-depth understanding of issues that have lingered in a painful manner for many years.
My expertise spans treating both adults and children, with specialized training in psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic therapy.
In my practice, I specialize in helping individuals identify and change life patterns that lead to frustration and disappointment. I provide support for a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, experiences of abuse and trauma, issues with shame and self-esteem, life transitions, and complex relationship problems. Addressing these issues in a safe, therapeutic environment can help you build self-esteem, improve your relationships, and rediscover enthusiasm for both work and personal life.
My expertise spans treating both adults and children, with specialized training in psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic therapy.
In my practice, I specialize in helping individuals identify and change life patterns that lead to frustration and disappointment. I provide support for a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, experiences of abuse and trauma, issues with shame and self-esteem, life transitions, and complex relationship problems. Addressing these issues in a safe, therapeutic environment can help you build self-esteem, improve your relationships, and rediscover enthusiasm for both work and personal life.
Sentiero is an outpatient practice comprised of school psychologists, clinical psychologists, and registered psychological associates who conduct psychotherapy and psychological assessments. The approach at Sentiero is not a “one size fits all” model. While many of our clinicians utilize various theoretic modalities, we are grounded in psychoanalytic theory and tailor treatment to the needs of the patient.
Sentiero is an outpatient practice comprised of school psychologists, clinical psychologists, and registered psychological associates who conduct psychotherapy and psychological assessments. The approach at Sentiero is not a “one size fits all” model. While many of our clinicians utilize various theoretic modalities, we are grounded in psychoanalytic theory and tailor treatment to the needs of the patient.
Theoretical orientations that I frequently use or pull from are Client-Centered, Humanistic, Solution-Focused, Strength-Based, Cognitive-Behavioral, Interpersonal, Emotion-Focused, Narrative, Family Systems, and Psychoanalytic.
My name is Sarah Chavez and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I take a client-centered approach to therapy and am particularly passionate about helping clients activate and enhance the strengths within them to overcome adversity. I look forward to getting to know you! I typically work with adults in overcoming the barriers to their goals. I also enjoy assisting couples with bridging the communication gap in order to empower them to resolve conflict. I have experience working with justice-impacted individuals and child welfare/DV circumstances.
Theoretical orientations that I frequently use or pull from are Client-Centered, Humanistic, Solution-Focused, Strength-Based, Cognitive-Behavioral, Interpersonal, Emotion-Focused, Narrative, Family Systems, and Psychoanalytic.
My name is Sarah Chavez and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I take a client-centered approach to therapy and am particularly passionate about helping clients activate and enhance the strengths within them to overcome adversity. I look forward to getting to know you! I typically work with adults in overcoming the barriers to their goals. I also enjoy assisting couples with bridging the communication gap in order to empower them to resolve conflict. I have experience working with justice-impacted individuals and child welfare/DV circumstances.
Azita Hickey
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007 (Online Only)
I have extensive training in women's mental health and psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
Hello! I am a licensed clinical psychologist that utilizes evidenced based treatment modalities to help you manage stress, depression, anxiety, grief, identity conflicts, and perinatal mental health. I can help you navigate relationship difficulties, managing chronic stress, conquering perfectionism, and finding the balance you seek in life. Life is full of transitions, and I'm dedicated to being your support through them all, whether you're facing graduation, considering a career change, navigating the complexities of breakups and relationships, or dealing with the with the uncertainties of parenthood and fertility.
I have extensive training in women's mental health and psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
Hello! I am a licensed clinical psychologist that utilizes evidenced based treatment modalities to help you manage stress, depression, anxiety, grief, identity conflicts, and perinatal mental health. I can help you navigate relationship difficulties, managing chronic stress, conquering perfectionism, and finding the balance you seek in life. Life is full of transitions, and I'm dedicated to being your support through them all, whether you're facing graduation, considering a career change, navigating the complexities of breakups and relationships, or dealing with the with the uncertainties of parenthood and fertility.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Oct 24/Taking OHP (AllCare, Options, CareOregon, HealthShare, Jackson Care Connect & Trillium) & Providence in Oregon. Cali clients I am private pay only at this time. I empower survivors of adult sexual assault and intimate partner violence reconnect their mind and body with their spirit and attain safety through value exploration, in order to navigate healthy intimate partnerships and pleasure after trauma. Are you tired of feeling so disconnected. As though you’re completely removed from your body, like a foreigner in your own skin. You move through life on autopilot – a passive bystander without any sense of agency.
Oct 24/Taking OHP (AllCare, Options, CareOregon, HealthShare, Jackson Care Connect & Trillium) & Providence in Oregon. Cali clients I am private pay only at this time. I empower survivors of adult sexual assault and intimate partner violence reconnect their mind and body with their spirit and attain safety through value exploration, in order to navigate healthy intimate partnerships and pleasure after trauma. Are you tired of feeling so disconnected. As though you’re completely removed from your body, like a foreigner in your own skin. You move through life on autopilot – a passive bystander without any sense of agency.
Sage Judith Dakota
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024 (Online Only)
Part shaman, part therapist. I currently have an opening for 1 or 2 clients. You MUST text 858-461-9914 or leave a voicemail to get a response. If you're looking for an “outside the box” approach to therapy, this is it. Be ready to go in deep, commit to the work. Cord healing, soul retrieval, dissolving emotional knots stuck in the body, art therapy to journey across time to heal old wounds & more. I work with adults & specialize in Mother & Father Wound work; PTSD, & Twin Flames. I work with I AM teachings, Archangels, & Ascended Masters.
Part shaman, part therapist. I currently have an opening for 1 or 2 clients. You MUST text 858-461-9914 or leave a voicemail to get a response. If you're looking for an “outside the box” approach to therapy, this is it. Be ready to go in deep, commit to the work. Cord healing, soul retrieval, dissolving emotional knots stuck in the body, art therapy to journey across time to heal old wounds & more. I work with adults & specialize in Mother & Father Wound work; PTSD, & Twin Flames. I work with I AM teachings, Archangels, & Ascended Masters.
Holly Swanson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, Jungian, Analyst
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024 (Online Only)
My goal as a Certified Jungian Analyst and Licensed Psychotherapist is to work with my clients in a way that helps them unlock their potentialities, as well as their suffering, whether it be anxiety, depression, marital conflict, spirituality, occupational boredom, or confusion in what they should be doing in their life.
My goal as a Certified Jungian Analyst and Licensed Psychotherapist is to work with my clients in a way that helps them unlock their potentialities, as well as their suffering, whether it be anxiety, depression, marital conflict, spirituality, occupational boredom, or confusion in what they should be doing in their life.
Jeff K. Larsen: San Diego's "Cool Counselor"
MA, BCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92009
I am a fun, compassionate, and very easy-to-talk-to counselor. I have helped hundreds of people create better lives for themselves in a short amount of time thanks to good therapy. My work has been featured on FOX5 News, Good Morning San Diego, the CW6, WebMD and The San Diego Union Tribune. I speak both English and some Spanish and have a beautiful office in Mission Valley with lots of free parking to better serve you. Please check out my website...www.coolcounselorsd.com!
I am a fun, compassionate, and very easy-to-talk-to counselor. I have helped hundreds of people create better lives for themselves in a short amount of time thanks to good therapy. My work has been featured on FOX5 News, Good Morning San Diego, the CW6, WebMD and The San Diego Union Tribune. I speak both English and some Spanish and have a beautiful office in Mission Valley with lots of free parking to better serve you. Please check out my website...www.coolcounselorsd.com!
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.