Transgender Therapists in San Marcos, CA
The Mindful Lemon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92078 (Online Only)
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Accepting New Children And Teen Clients!
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92069
I am a psychotherapist at Mindbodyology: Integrative Mental Health & Wellness. My therapeutic style is highly whole person-centered; I endorse a holistic strengths-based approach to therapy, and specialize in working with children, teenagers and families. I encourage creativity, authenticity, humor and lightheartedness to create a welcoming space for self-exploration and growth for all of my clients, of all ages (5 to 65) ! Additionally, I am certified in Play Therapy and Art Therapy, and specialized in trauma informed therapies for children and teens. I customize my treatment approach to align with each client’s unique needs.
I am a psychotherapist at Mindbodyology: Integrative Mental Health & Wellness. My therapeutic style is highly whole person-centered; I endorse a holistic strengths-based approach to therapy, and specialize in working with children, teenagers and families. I encourage creativity, authenticity, humor and lightheartedness to create a welcoming space for self-exploration and growth for all of my clients, of all ages (5 to 65) ! Additionally, I am certified in Play Therapy and Art Therapy, and specialized in trauma informed therapies for children and teens. I customize my treatment approach to align with each client’s unique needs.
Ms. Clair is a Marriage Family Therapist with over 20 years experience treating adults in various settings including private practice, hospitals, residential chemical dependency, trauma centers, and military bases. She is client centered and bases treatment on each person's unique needs. Catherine is known for her direct, authentic, and deeply empathic style. She offers a broad array of traditional approaches such as cognitive behavior therapy, family of origin work, 12-step informed recovery concepts, as well as support for relationship transitions, LGBTQ, and young adult issues.
Ms. Clair is a Marriage Family Therapist with over 20 years experience treating adults in various settings including private practice, hospitals, residential chemical dependency, trauma centers, and military bases. She is client centered and bases treatment on each person's unique needs. Catherine is known for her direct, authentic, and deeply empathic style. She offers a broad array of traditional approaches such as cognitive behavior therapy, family of origin work, 12-step informed recovery concepts, as well as support for relationship transitions, LGBTQ, and young adult issues.
Nathan (he/him) is a compassionate and experienced psychotherapist with a bachelor's degree in sociology, a master's degree in counseling psychology, and is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. Nathan specializes in complex sexual identities, orientation to gender, and diverse relationship/life-styles. Nathan serves a wide variety of clients of all ages and treatment needs, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues and stress, sexual health, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
Nathan (he/him) is a compassionate and experienced psychotherapist with a bachelor's degree in sociology, a master's degree in counseling psychology, and is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. Nathan specializes in complex sexual identities, orientation to gender, and diverse relationship/life-styles. Nathan serves a wide variety of clients of all ages and treatment needs, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues and stress, sexual health, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
Alexandra Donnelly Lcsw Dcsw
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.
Laura Fish
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92078 (Online Only)
If you are looking to alter your patterns of behavior, to strengthen relationships, or a parent in need of proven strategies to promote healthy behavior in your children, I can help. Please visit my website at laurafishtherapy.com to learn more about my approach. Therapy doesn't have to be long term. It is simply an opportunity for someone to help you begin the process of change. I'd love to hear more from you about what you would like to leave behind and what you would like to call forward into your life.
If you are looking to alter your patterns of behavior, to strengthen relationships, or a parent in need of proven strategies to promote healthy behavior in your children, I can help. Please visit my website at laurafishtherapy.com to learn more about my approach. Therapy doesn't have to be long term. It is simply an opportunity for someone to help you begin the process of change. I'd love to hear more from you about what you would like to leave behind and what you would like to call forward into your life.
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I have worked in the mental health field for over six years and love helping/supporting others in reaching their desired goals. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individual and group therapy. I have a passion for working with diverse groups. My main goal is to establish a genuine therapeutic relationship and provide individualized services to support the need.
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I have worked in the mental health field for over six years and love helping/supporting others in reaching their desired goals. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individual and group therapy. I have a passion for working with diverse groups. My main goal is to establish a genuine therapeutic relationship and provide individualized services to support the need.
Eating disorders are painful illnesses that are influenced by many factors. Eating disorders can be lonely but you do not have to face this alone. Your deserve healing therapy is a great place to start so that you can carry your power into your life and the world. I have treated eating disorders for over 12 years and am passionate about guiding others whether in pursuing recovery and/or harm reduction. Additionally, I have lived experience of healing from an eating disorder which brings a unique level of empathy to the therapy process. I love working with folks who are open to exploration and ready to receive support.
Eating disorders are painful illnesses that are influenced by many factors. Eating disorders can be lonely but you do not have to face this alone. Your deserve healing therapy is a great place to start so that you can carry your power into your life and the world. I have treated eating disorders for over 12 years and am passionate about guiding others whether in pursuing recovery and/or harm reduction. Additionally, I have lived experience of healing from an eating disorder which brings a unique level of empathy to the therapy process. I love working with folks who are open to exploration and ready to receive support.
Therapeutic and Wellness Solution Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, AMFT, CST, PCC
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92069
Do you find yourself thinking "I need to see a therapist." Then realize that you have been thinking this for months but haven't been able to make an appointment because you're just too busy and overwhelmed. Do you look at your spouse and think where did the spark go? Can you remember the last time that you were happy and enjoyed any aspect of your day? Or are you done with watching your child struggle with social skills, feelings of anxiety or accepting "no" as an answer. Then its time to give us a call and start making the improvements and changes you want in your life.
Do you find yourself thinking "I need to see a therapist." Then realize that you have been thinking this for months but haven't been able to make an appointment because you're just too busy and overwhelmed. Do you look at your spouse and think where did the spark go? Can you remember the last time that you were happy and enjoyed any aspect of your day? Or are you done with watching your child struggle with social skills, feelings of anxiety or accepting "no" as an answer. Then its time to give us a call and start making the improvements and changes you want in your life.
Veronica Gutierrez, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in California. She earned her Ph.D. from UC Santa Barbara in 2004. She works with individuals of all ages. She has worked with various communities including the LGBTQ, low-income, and racial/ethnic communities. She speaks both English and Spanish. Her goals in therapy are to help individuals find harmony and stability in their lives and move forward in their life paths, finding happiness and success.
Veronica Gutierrez, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in California. She earned her Ph.D. from UC Santa Barbara in 2004. She works with individuals of all ages. She has worked with various communities including the LGBTQ, low-income, and racial/ethnic communities. She speaks both English and Spanish. Her goals in therapy are to help individuals find harmony and stability in their lives and move forward in their life paths, finding happiness and success.
In times of transitions like getting married, having kids, getting divorced or changing careers, the wounds you thought were dealt with, can unexpectedly resurface. Past trauma (large or small) may have always been in the background unknowingly affecting every decision you ever made. Unresolved trauma can manifest as issues around self-esteem, depression, anxiety, or a pattern of choosing the wrong partner, or a job that makes you feel stuck. Maybe it manifests in the feeling of longing for something you don't have, even when you feel like you have it all.
In times of transitions like getting married, having kids, getting divorced or changing careers, the wounds you thought were dealt with, can unexpectedly resurface. Past trauma (large or small) may have always been in the background unknowingly affecting every decision you ever made. Unresolved trauma can manifest as issues around self-esteem, depression, anxiety, or a pattern of choosing the wrong partner, or a job that makes you feel stuck. Maybe it manifests in the feeling of longing for something you don't have, even when you feel like you have it all.
Gloria Jean Foss, LMFT (Jeannie) is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned her BS from Michigan State University, a Master's Degree in Business from National University in San Diego and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Trinity College of Graduate Studies in Anaheim. She enjoys working with clients of all ages and has over 25 years of experience counseling couples, families, children, and individuals experiencing problems with relationships, depression, anxiety, work issues, grief, and other types of life crises.
Gloria Jean Foss, LMFT (Jeannie) is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned her BS from Michigan State University, a Master's Degree in Business from National University in San Diego and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Trinity College of Graduate Studies in Anaheim. She enjoys working with clients of all ages and has over 25 years of experience counseling couples, families, children, and individuals experiencing problems with relationships, depression, anxiety, work issues, grief, and other types of life crises.
I am a board Ceritfied Marriage and Family bilingual therapist with experience working with individuals, groups, and families in a variety of setting including outpatient mental health clinics, schools, community health organizations, and the Juvenile and Adult Probation department. Educationally, I have a Master's degree from Alliant International University, in San diego county, which I received in 2007. I received an Award from the Juvenile Probation department as the Youth and Family Counselor of the year in 2008.
I am a board Ceritfied Marriage and Family bilingual therapist with experience working with individuals, groups, and families in a variety of setting including outpatient mental health clinics, schools, community health organizations, and the Juvenile and Adult Probation department. Educationally, I have a Master's degree from Alliant International University, in San diego county, which I received in 2007. I received an Award from the Juvenile Probation department as the Youth and Family Counselor of the year in 2008.
Hello, I am Kim Coshnear, a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California. My mission is to cultivate a nurturing and accepting environment, empowering clients to embrace self-acceptance and pursue transformative changes that enrich their lives. In my practice, I specialize in assisting individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, and addiction, and navigating complex questions about relationships, personal identity, and life's purpose.
Hello, I am Kim Coshnear, a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California. My mission is to cultivate a nurturing and accepting environment, empowering clients to embrace self-acceptance and pursue transformative changes that enrich their lives. In my practice, I specialize in assisting individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, and addiction, and navigating complex questions about relationships, personal identity, and life's purpose.
Pamela Sachs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned her MSW degree in 1984 from Boston University, and was licensed in the state of California in 1987. Pamela's career in San Diego County includes working with children, adults and couples in a variety of treatment settings. Having developed integrated behavioral health programs, she was motivated to evolve her practice into a holistic treatment approach, partnering with her clients to move toward emotional, physical and spiritual wellness.
Pamela Sachs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned her MSW degree in 1984 from Boston University, and was licensed in the state of California in 1987. Pamela's career in San Diego County includes working with children, adults and couples in a variety of treatment settings. Having developed integrated behavioral health programs, she was motivated to evolve her practice into a holistic treatment approach, partnering with her clients to move toward emotional, physical and spiritual wellness.
I PREFER TO WORK WITH ADULTS AND COUPLES WHO ARE INVESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THEMSELVES AND THEIR RELATIONSHIPS AS A MEANS TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEMS THEY CURRENTLY EXPERIENCE. I VIEW PROBLEMS AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND SEE MY ROLE AS HELPING YOU DRAW ON YOUR PERSONAL RESOURCES TO BECOME THE PERSON YOU WISH TO BE.I HAVE WORKED WITH ALL AGE GROUPS AND MOST ALL KINDS OF PROBLEMS IN CLINICAL, UNIVERSITY AND PRIVATE PRACTICE SETTINGS. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TEACHING AND SUPERVISING PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONAL THERAPISTS, WRITING, EDITING, PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS AND SERVICE TO MY PROFESSION.
I PREFER TO WORK WITH ADULTS AND COUPLES WHO ARE INVESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THEMSELVES AND THEIR RELATIONSHIPS AS A MEANS TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEMS THEY CURRENTLY EXPERIENCE. I VIEW PROBLEMS AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND SEE MY ROLE AS HELPING YOU DRAW ON YOUR PERSONAL RESOURCES TO BECOME THE PERSON YOU WISH TO BE.I HAVE WORKED WITH ALL AGE GROUPS AND MOST ALL KINDS OF PROBLEMS IN CLINICAL, UNIVERSITY AND PRIVATE PRACTICE SETTINGS. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TEACHING AND SUPERVISING PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONAL THERAPISTS, WRITING, EDITING, PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS AND SERVICE TO MY PROFESSION.
Are you or a family member struggling emotionally, feeling anxious, hurt, angry or depressed? Is this affecting you in one or more areas of your life? We all face challenges at times; having a supportive and caring person to help you through that journey can make all the difference. My role as a therapist is to serve as a guide to help the client identify and express their needs and wants, as well as assist the client in recognizing their strengths and ability to cope, heal and grow.
Are you or a family member struggling emotionally, feeling anxious, hurt, angry or depressed? Is this affecting you in one or more areas of your life? We all face challenges at times; having a supportive and caring person to help you through that journey can make all the difference. My role as a therapist is to serve as a guide to help the client identify and express their needs and wants, as well as assist the client in recognizing their strengths and ability to cope, heal and grow.
I offer two services (both remotely): Psychotherapy for persons in California and Life Coaching worldwide in an emotionally safe and highly accountable manner. I partner with you in your journey of wellness, growth and self-discovery. Together we come up with a plan that will propel you toward fulfilling your most cherished goals and dreams. I am warm and non-judgmental and can provide a safe space for you to find or reconnect with your purpose. We work together in a relaxed and fun atmosphere to help you see yourself blossom!
I offer two services (both remotely): Psychotherapy for persons in California and Life Coaching worldwide in an emotionally safe and highly accountable manner. I partner with you in your journey of wellness, growth and self-discovery. Together we come up with a plan that will propel you toward fulfilling your most cherished goals and dreams. I am warm and non-judgmental and can provide a safe space for you to find or reconnect with your purpose. We work together in a relaxed and fun atmosphere to help you see yourself blossom!
Connie Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW, CADC-II
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92069
My clients and I work together toward making the changes they desire, whether they be life changes (including recovery from trauma), changes in behavior (for example, addictive behaviors), or changes in how they view themselves and those around them. My ideal client seeks healing and self-fulfillment.
My clients and I work together toward making the changes they desire, whether they be life changes (including recovery from trauma), changes in behavior (for example, addictive behaviors), or changes in how they view themselves and those around them. My ideal client seeks healing and self-fulfillment.
Ava Shakib
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92078 (Online Only)
I help you assess your relationships and surroundings, to help make life feel more pleasurable, manageable, and fulfilling. Together we'll work to expand your support systems, explore your values, and find your voice. I value your personal histories, cultures, and social environments and prioritize this while we explore your mental, physical, and sexual well-being together.
I help you assess your relationships and surroundings, to help make life feel more pleasurable, manageable, and fulfilling. Together we'll work to expand your support systems, explore your values, and find your voice. I value your personal histories, cultures, and social environments and prioritize this while we explore your mental, physical, and sexual well-being together.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.