Anxiety Therapists in Santee, CA

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Terisa Maria Berger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071  (Online Only)
Feeling like you are not enough can lead to a life of anxiety and depression. Are you ready to reframe and reclaim the life you deserve? I will work with you in a way that is transparent, person-centered, and challenging to help you achieve your personal mental health goals.
Feeling like you are not enough can lead to a life of anxiety and depression. Are you ready to reframe and reclaim the life you deserve? I will work with you in a way that is transparent, person-centered, and challenging to help you achieve your personal mental health goals.
(619) 330-0426 x100 View (619) 330-0426 x100
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Marshawn Rodgers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071
Hello, my name is Marshawn Rodgers. I am a psychotherapist who is available to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to express feelings, fears, struggles, and eventual victories. Congratulations on taking the first steps to heal. Begin by acknowledging your courage to discuss your struggles and make your hope a reality. I would welcome the opportunity to work with you.
Hello, my name is Marshawn Rodgers. I am a psychotherapist who is available to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to express feelings, fears, struggles, and eventual victories. Congratulations on taking the first steps to heal. Begin by acknowledging your courage to discuss your struggles and make your hope a reality. I would welcome the opportunity to work with you.
(619) 413-0135 View (619) 413-0135
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Caitlin Weber
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071  (Online Only)
Primarily those who are navigating stress, anxiety, adjustments, burnout, low self-esteem, communication/boundaries, body image concerns, incongruence, interpersonal conflict, emotional (self) regulation and expression, school or career guidance.
Caitlin Weber, M.A., LMFT is interested in connecting with and understanding human beings better. Her primary specialties in her private practice are anxiety, adjustment disorder and stress. Caitlin is a person-centered Mental Health Practitioner who often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic in her approach with clients. She graduated with her master's degree in clinical psychology (with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy). Then completed her Clinical Associateship (3,000+ hours) and two California Board exams to acquire her active Marriage and Family Therapist License (LMFT).
Primarily those who are navigating stress, anxiety, adjustments, burnout, low self-esteem, communication/boundaries, body image concerns, incongruence, interpersonal conflict, emotional (self) regulation and expression, school or career guidance.
Caitlin Weber, M.A., LMFT is interested in connecting with and understanding human beings better. Her primary specialties in her private practice are anxiety, adjustment disorder and stress. Caitlin is a person-centered Mental Health Practitioner who often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic in her approach with clients. She graduated with her master's degree in clinical psychology (with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy). Then completed her Clinical Associateship (3,000+ hours) and two California Board exams to acquire her active Marriage and Family Therapist License (LMFT).
(619) 330-0494 View (619) 330-0494
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Julia Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92072  (Online Only)
It is not uncommon to feel anxious or apprehensive on a first therapy visit.
I believe in the dignity and worth of all people. I have 18 years of experience working in health care and providing therapy. I have witnessed first-hand people becoming anxious, depressed and overwhelmed when their lives transform due to illness or changes out of their control. I listen with empathy and compassion and help individuals adapt and adjust to changes in their lives.
It is not uncommon to feel anxious or apprehensive on a first therapy visit.
I believe in the dignity and worth of all people. I have 18 years of experience working in health care and providing therapy. I have witnessed first-hand people becoming anxious, depressed and overwhelmed when their lives transform due to illness or changes out of their control. I listen with empathy and compassion and help individuals adapt and adjust to changes in their lives.
(619) 678-2702 View (619) 678-2702
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Jose Gonzalez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071
Hi, My name is Jose Gonzalez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 10 years of experience. I have worked with clients ages 3-98 years old. I believe that everyone deserves fair, good, and quality care. I have experience working in many different Mental Health Services capacities. I feel privileged to work with individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and all other mental illness. My approach to therapy varies depending on where the client is at in treatment. I mainly utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Hi, My name is Jose Gonzalez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 10 years of experience. I have worked with clients ages 3-98 years old. I believe that everyone deserves fair, good, and quality care. I have experience working in many different Mental Health Services capacities. I feel privileged to work with individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and all other mental illness. My approach to therapy varies depending on where the client is at in treatment. I mainly utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
(619) 350-2748 View (619) 350-2748
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Esther Yi
PsyD
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071  (Online Only)
Life is sometimes unexpectedly difficult and suffering can be inevitable. However, how you respond to life circumstances can drastically change your ability to enjoy life. I have worked with those that believed in lies about themselves after a traumatic incident, childhood, or their own minds. These lies can be crippling and result in anxiety, depression, addictions, school related difficulties, stress, anger, parenting, communication difficulties, relational issues, family problems, job dissatisfaction and more. I provide different perspectives that encourage personal healing and relief. Change your mind change your life
Life is sometimes unexpectedly difficult and suffering can be inevitable. However, how you respond to life circumstances can drastically change your ability to enjoy life. I have worked with those that believed in lies about themselves after a traumatic incident, childhood, or their own minds. These lies can be crippling and result in anxiety, depression, addictions, school related difficulties, stress, anger, parenting, communication difficulties, relational issues, family problems, job dissatisfaction and more. I provide different perspectives that encourage personal healing and relief. Change your mind change your life
(619) 367-9154 View (619) 367-9154
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Stacey Ruiz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071
Most often, I help my clients learn to effectively manage their stress and/or anxiety surrounding friendships, life transitions, grief and loss, and self-esteem.
My name is Stacey Ruiz and I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Southern California. I work with children and adolescents to help navigate feelings of anxiety, stress, and grief and loss, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play-based interventions to help them begin feeling better. My approach to therapy starts with creating a safe and supportive space to identify each client's needs. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play-based interventions to help my clients develop healthy thinking patterns and coping strategies.
Most often, I help my clients learn to effectively manage their stress and/or anxiety surrounding friendships, life transitions, grief and loss, and self-esteem.
My name is Stacey Ruiz and I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Southern California. I work with children and adolescents to help navigate feelings of anxiety, stress, and grief and loss, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play-based interventions to help them begin feeling better. My approach to therapy starts with creating a safe and supportive space to identify each client's needs. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play-based interventions to help my clients develop healthy thinking patterns and coping strategies.
(619) 345-5932 View (619) 345-5932
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Andrea Guttman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071  (Online Only)
Hi! I’m Andrea, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the owner of Tulipa Therapy. I have over 15 years of experience in community mental health, juvenile justice, and school system settings. I work with adults and teens and love holding space for people and their experiences. I’m certified in maternal mental health and my specialties include, anxiety, burnout, grief/loss, life transitions, perfectionism, self-esteem, motherhood, and parenting.
Hi! I’m Andrea, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the owner of Tulipa Therapy. I have over 15 years of experience in community mental health, juvenile justice, and school system settings. I work with adults and teens and love holding space for people and their experiences. I’m certified in maternal mental health and my specialties include, anxiety, burnout, grief/loss, life transitions, perfectionism, self-esteem, motherhood, and parenting.
(619) 625-5982 View (619) 625-5982
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Caitlyn Kiraly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Caity Kiraly and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both California and Colorado (CA License 122145, CO License 09930648). My goal is to provide you with a safe and non-judgmental environment for you to process challenging emotions and life circumstances. My areas of focus are eating disorder treatment/ recovery, LGBTQIA+ challenges and stressors, athletes or former athletes navigating performance issues and retirement, depression, anxiety, and general life/ relationship stressors.
Hello, my name is Caity Kiraly and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both California and Colorado (CA License 122145, CO License 09930648). My goal is to provide you with a safe and non-judgmental environment for you to process challenging emotions and life circumstances. My areas of focus are eating disorder treatment/ recovery, LGBTQIA+ challenges and stressors, athletes or former athletes navigating performance issues and retirement, depression, anxiety, and general life/ relationship stressors.
(619) 996-0473 View (619) 996-0473
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Kaitlin Olson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071
I have many years of experience working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, and parenting difficulties.
My name is Kaitlin Olson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). My therapeutic approach involves exploring your past to identify and ultimately change current problem behaviors. I believe gaining insight and healing from past experiences, and relationships is the key to finding peace in your life. I find using a combination of theoretical approaches is helpful for my clients. I combine attachment theory and cognitive behavioral therapy to help my clients identify and change the areas in their lives they find problematic.
I have many years of experience working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, and parenting difficulties.
My name is Kaitlin Olson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). My therapeutic approach involves exploring your past to identify and ultimately change current problem behaviors. I believe gaining insight and healing from past experiences, and relationships is the key to finding peace in your life. I find using a combination of theoretical approaches is helpful for my clients. I combine attachment theory and cognitive behavioral therapy to help my clients identify and change the areas in their lives they find problematic.
(858) 758-1730 View (858) 758-1730
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Jeri Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071
You feel like you have done pretty well in life but there is something stopping you from feeling 100%. You are not sure how you became such a responsible, caring person when your childhood was so chaotic. These days you struggle with how to deal with the dysfunctional people in your life and wonder why you pick the wrong people to be in relationships with. You want to work on yourself but are not sure where to start. You deal with anxiety, panic attacks and often times feel depressed
You feel like you have done pretty well in life but there is something stopping you from feeling 100%. You are not sure how you became such a responsible, caring person when your childhood was so chaotic. These days you struggle with how to deal with the dysfunctional people in your life and wonder why you pick the wrong people to be in relationships with. You want to work on yourself but are not sure where to start. You deal with anxiety, panic attacks and often times feel depressed
(619) 673-9325 View (619) 673-9325
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Leslie Bandle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071
" This definition gave me a clear pathway to how I could effectively help others decrease stress, anxiety self-doubt, and low self-esteem.
Hi. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) which means I pretty much work with everybody, adults, teens, and families. I help people reduce anxiety and suffering by increasing their self-esteem. You may wonder, "what the heck is self-esteem? And how do I get it?" I know I did. Those who work with me are most often suffering from intense anxiety which they have learned to cope with using unsustainable behaviors such as oppositional behavior, eating disorders, isolation, and social avoidance. I especially work well with resolving parent-teen relations, those suffering from anxiety, and all types of eating disorders.
" This definition gave me a clear pathway to how I could effectively help others decrease stress, anxiety self-doubt, and low self-esteem.
Hi. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) which means I pretty much work with everybody, adults, teens, and families. I help people reduce anxiety and suffering by increasing their self-esteem. You may wonder, "what the heck is self-esteem? And how do I get it?" I know I did. Those who work with me are most often suffering from intense anxiety which they have learned to cope with using unsustainable behaviors such as oppositional behavior, eating disorders, isolation, and social avoidance. I especially work well with resolving parent-teen relations, those suffering from anxiety, and all types of eating disorders.
(909) 351-4288 View (909) 351-4288
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Ashli Bryant
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor; I prioritize guiding clients down the path to wholeness through the practices of healing and integrating all parts. I include processing shadow work, healing parental and childhood attachment wounds, ego dissolution, and reprogramming belief systems to become the highest version of self. I currently work with clients suffering from mild to severe depression, bipolar disorders, adjustment disorder, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and addictive behaviors.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor; I prioritize guiding clients down the path to wholeness through the practices of healing and integrating all parts. I include processing shadow work, healing parental and childhood attachment wounds, ego dissolution, and reprogramming belief systems to become the highest version of self. I currently work with clients suffering from mild to severe depression, bipolar disorders, adjustment disorder, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and addictive behaviors.
(909) 359-6828 View (909) 359-6828
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Sadiyyah Abdul-Mumin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071
Sadiyyah has been a therapist for over 15 years. She has dedicated her career to helping teenagers struggling with unhealthy interpersonal relationships, excessive worry/fear, low self-esteem, depressed mood, and intrusive thoughts; change their thinking and actively work towards solutions.She specializes in supporting dancers and student-athletes that are struggling with making their mental health a priority and continue doing what they love. As a former competitively trained dancer, Sadiyyah knows first hand the pressure of being an athlete and the impact of not prioritizing your mental health
Sadiyyah has been a therapist for over 15 years. She has dedicated her career to helping teenagers struggling with unhealthy interpersonal relationships, excessive worry/fear, low self-esteem, depressed mood, and intrusive thoughts; change their thinking and actively work towards solutions.She specializes in supporting dancers and student-athletes that are struggling with making their mental health a priority and continue doing what they love. As a former competitively trained dancer, Sadiyyah knows first hand the pressure of being an athlete and the impact of not prioritizing your mental health
(626) 714-2751 View (626) 714-2751
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Dora Daniels
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071
Hello & Welcome! I’m a multicultural licensed mental health provider (LMFT) with over seven years’ experience offering individual therapy online to adult clients. I specialize in helping individuals experiencing high stress and anxiety in the home and workplace with a focus on personal growth and self-care. I'm committed to helping you learn how to recover, build coping skills and to create a more fulfilling, joyful life. I work with adult individual clients experiencing anxiety, going through life transitions, having challenges with college, home and professional work stress.
Hello & Welcome! I’m a multicultural licensed mental health provider (LMFT) with over seven years’ experience offering individual therapy online to adult clients. I specialize in helping individuals experiencing high stress and anxiety in the home and workplace with a focus on personal growth and self-care. I'm committed to helping you learn how to recover, build coping skills and to create a more fulfilling, joyful life. I work with adult individual clients experiencing anxiety, going through life transitions, having challenges with college, home and professional work stress.
(916) 299-5765 View (916) 299-5765
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Sylvia Martinez Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071
While I really enjoy working with all ages, I've found that for me, telehealth works best with teens and adults who are facing difficulties with anxiety, depression, anger management, self-esteem, grief, life/relationship stressors, and life transitions.
Hi! I'm Sylvia Martinez-Gonzalez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker doing telehealth here in California. I know that for many people seeking therapy is not an easy choice and am honored to be considered to be a part of this journey with you. I've use a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills to treat anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, and other stressors causing distress.
While I really enjoy working with all ages, I've found that for me, telehealth works best with teens and adults who are facing difficulties with anxiety, depression, anger management, self-esteem, grief, life/relationship stressors, and life transitions.
Hi! I'm Sylvia Martinez-Gonzalez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker doing telehealth here in California. I know that for many people seeking therapy is not an easy choice and am honored to be considered to be a part of this journey with you. I've use a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills to treat anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, and other stressors causing distress.
(916) 299-7181 View (916) 299-7181
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Brandi Hughes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071
My name is Brandi Hughes, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California. I offer telehealth services to adolescents and adults of every gender expression and sexual orientation who are experiencing relational difficulties, environmental stressors, challenges with life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
My name is Brandi Hughes, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California. I offer telehealth services to adolescents and adults of every gender expression and sexual orientation who are experiencing relational difficulties, environmental stressors, challenges with life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
(415) 484-0893 View (415) 484-0893
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Sharon Hill-Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071
My name is Sharon Hill-Anderson. I am an LMFT. I like to meet the client where they are, and currently, my focus of practice is a mental health crisis. Currently, I typically work with clients in a mental health crisis. Many times I see clients that are suicidal with a plan or with extreme anxiety or depression causing the inability to function. I would very much like to work with mild to moderate anxiety or depression.
My name is Sharon Hill-Anderson. I am an LMFT. I like to meet the client where they are, and currently, my focus of practice is a mental health crisis. Currently, I typically work with clients in a mental health crisis. Many times I see clients that are suicidal with a plan or with extreme anxiety or depression causing the inability to function. I would very much like to work with mild to moderate anxiety or depression.
(707) 415-2929 View (707) 415-2929
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Cara Silva
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santee, CA 92071
Together we can tackle those fears that hold you back.
My passion is to empower those that have not found their potential. We all have our own stories and experiences which makes us perfect candidates for success when we have the right support. Whether you have lived it, experienced it or witnessed it, the effects of trauma are devastating. Quit beating yourself up. It is time to heal. With 20 years experience in addiction and over 10 working with trauma, it is time to recover from the past, survive the present, and flourish into the future. It all starts with you.
Together we can tackle those fears that hold you back.
My passion is to empower those that have not found their potential. We all have our own stories and experiences which makes us perfect candidates for success when we have the right support. Whether you have lived it, experienced it or witnessed it, the effects of trauma are devastating. Quit beating yourself up. It is time to heal. With 20 years experience in addiction and over 10 working with trauma, it is time to recover from the past, survive the present, and flourish into the future. It all starts with you.
(619) 304-0863 View (619) 304-0863
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Darrin Oliver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071
This can take the form of anxiety, depression, and stress.
My name is Darrin Oliver and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, CA, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work primarily with adult individuals specializing in anxiety, stress, grief/bereavement, and adjustment disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress toward feeling better and more capable. I've found that my style and approach are a good fit for people of color who may be dealing with challenges of life transitions, coping with stress, adjusting to change, or who may have difficulty with processing trauma (lived or vicarious).
This can take the form of anxiety, depression, and stress.
My name is Darrin Oliver and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, CA, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work primarily with adult individuals specializing in anxiety, stress, grief/bereavement, and adjustment disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress toward feeling better and more capable. I've found that my style and approach are a good fit for people of color who may be dealing with challenges of life transitions, coping with stress, adjusting to change, or who may have difficulty with processing trauma (lived or vicarious).
(415) 650-0934 View (415) 650-0934
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Anxiety Therapists

What are the most common treatments for anxiety?

Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?

The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

When should I seek treatment for anxiety?

Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?

Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.