Therapists in 92008
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here because this means that you’ve taken a big step in your healing and investing in your future. I began my career in 2015 working with primarily teens and families in various community mental health settings. Over the last couple of years in private practice, I have come to love working with adults as well. Maybe you are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, or find yourself engaging in unhealthy relationships. I love working with individuals on developing healthy boundaries and taking back their voice.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here because this means that you’ve taken a big step in your healing and investing in your future. I began my career in 2015 working with primarily teens and families in various community mental health settings. Over the last couple of years in private practice, I have come to love working with adults as well. Maybe you are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, or find yourself engaging in unhealthy relationships. I love working with individuals on developing healthy boundaries and taking back their voice.
Remember the frustration of feeling misunderstood or out of place? I've been there too. As a professional with over 24 years of experience, I understand the unique challenges faced by individuals with Autism/Asperger's and ADHD. With my personalized approach, we'll work together to build essential skills like communication, time management, and organization, so you can live a more fulfilling life and accomplish all your personal goals.
Remember the frustration of feeling misunderstood or out of place? I've been there too. As a professional with over 24 years of experience, I understand the unique challenges faced by individuals with Autism/Asperger's and ADHD. With my personalized approach, we'll work together to build essential skills like communication, time management, and organization, so you can live a more fulfilling life and accomplish all your personal goals.
Welcome! I am so glad that you are here. I strive to create a comforting and accepting space where you’ll be seen, heard, and understood. I have experience working with individuals and couples across a wide array of social locations and presenting problems. Whether you are navigating a life transition, experiencing anxiety or depression, or struggling with communication or trust in your relationship, I am here to support you.
Welcome! I am so glad that you are here. I strive to create a comforting and accepting space where you’ll be seen, heard, and understood. I have experience working with individuals and couples across a wide array of social locations and presenting problems. Whether you are navigating a life transition, experiencing anxiety or depression, or struggling with communication or trust in your relationship, I am here to support you.
In my professional experience, people come to therapy when they are feeling unhappy, stuck or blocked in some way and feel that they have exhausted their available resources and coping mechanisms. 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 abilities to heal and grow. I work with clients to help them understand their past experiences and current situation in order to move forward. I am warm, compassionate, collaborative and interactive in my approach.
In my professional experience, people come to therapy when they are feeling unhappy, stuck or blocked in some way and feel that they have exhausted their available resources and coping mechanisms. 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 abilities to heal and grow. I work with clients to help them understand their past experiences and current situation in order to move forward. I am warm, compassionate, collaborative and interactive in my approach.
Perhaps you are dealing with painful events outside of your control, your emotions are becoming unmanageable, or you are experiencing a new symptom that is sudden and overwhelming. It is very human to want to "feel normal" when dealing with these, but sometimes how we attempt to do this hurts us more. This could include the different ways we avoid our emotions, attempt to “be perfect" or negatively judge ourselves. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) I will help you identify and change ways of thinking and behaving that are impacting your mental health.
Perhaps you are dealing with painful events outside of your control, your emotions are becoming unmanageable, or you are experiencing a new symptom that is sudden and overwhelming. It is very human to want to "feel normal" when dealing with these, but sometimes how we attempt to do this hurts us more. This could include the different ways we avoid our emotions, attempt to “be perfect" or negatively judge ourselves. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) I will help you identify and change ways of thinking and behaving that are impacting your mental health.
Dr. MacArthur specializes in providing psychological and neuropsychological assessments for children ages 2-18 in a variety of areas, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Behavioral Challenges, and Social-Emotional Concerns. Dr. MacArthur helps children and families identify strengths and areas of obstacles in order to provide the best path forward to help your child thrive. Dr. MacArthur uses a neurodiversity-affirming approach and makes the assessment process a positive experience for the child and family.
Dr. MacArthur specializes in providing psychological and neuropsychological assessments for children ages 2-18 in a variety of areas, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Behavioral Challenges, and Social-Emotional Concerns. Dr. MacArthur helps children and families identify strengths and areas of obstacles in order to provide the best path forward to help your child thrive. Dr. MacArthur uses a neurodiversity-affirming approach and makes the assessment process a positive experience for the child and family.
Lynda Lennox, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Life changing events, a traumatic past, interpersonal conflicts, ongoing feelings, such as anxiety, grief, depression and guilt all motivate people to seek therapy. Therapy works best where a trusting relationship is developed. Experience, compassion, respect, honesty, deep listening ; and when appropriate, humor, are traits I bring to the therapeutic relationship. I support my clients to explore ways to express and manage challenging feelings, people or circumstances. Finding safety with curiosity and compassion and validation for the self, we work toward individual and relationship growth.
Life changing events, a traumatic past, interpersonal conflicts, ongoing feelings, such as anxiety, grief, depression and guilt all motivate people to seek therapy. Therapy works best where a trusting relationship is developed. Experience, compassion, respect, honesty, deep listening ; and when appropriate, humor, are traits I bring to the therapeutic relationship. I support my clients to explore ways to express and manage challenging feelings, people or circumstances. Finding safety with curiosity and compassion and validation for the self, we work toward individual and relationship growth.
I will assist you in reaching your personal or professional goals. I work collaboratively with you and focus on what actions you can take that will improve your current situation. I will help you learn new and important concepts about yourself and others as well as better ways of handling your feelings, relationships or difficulties. I believe the most effective lifestyle changes occur when you practice and apply the concepts learned in sessions into your daily living.
I will assist you in reaching your personal or professional goals. I work collaboratively with you and focus on what actions you can take that will improve your current situation. I will help you learn new and important concepts about yourself and others as well as better ways of handling your feelings, relationships or difficulties. I believe the most effective lifestyle changes occur when you practice and apply the concepts learned in sessions into your daily living.
You are determined, smart and used to navigating challenges but this feels different. Normally you could handle it yourself or push the worry away but bigger questions are arising and you are left feeling overwhelmed, lost in ambivalence, stressed, anxious and not sure what can help. You feel like your dreams and what you have worked for are slipping away and it's impacting your life & relationships. This may be triggering lots of painful or scary feelings, memories from your past, not feeling like yourself or the idea that now is the time to make real change and get help.
You are determined, smart and used to navigating challenges but this feels different. Normally you could handle it yourself or push the worry away but bigger questions are arising and you are left feeling overwhelmed, lost in ambivalence, stressed, anxious and not sure what can help. You feel like your dreams and what you have worked for are slipping away and it's impacting your life & relationships. This may be triggering lots of painful or scary feelings, memories from your past, not feeling like yourself or the idea that now is the time to make real change and get help.
Paola Wilckens-Gjata
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Welcome! I began working with children, adults, and families over 34 years ago as a social worker and have been providing psychotherapy services in the North County since 2003. My unique approach to psychotherapy combines multiple styles and techniques both traditional and holistic that will help you balance your mind, body, and spirit. I specialize in the treatment of psychological/emotional trauma. Emotional trauma is the result of an extraordinary stressful event/s that voids you of your sense of self, safety, trust, well-being, and control. Trauma recovery is possible - start your journey to healing today.
Welcome! I began working with children, adults, and families over 34 years ago as a social worker and have been providing psychotherapy services in the North County since 2003. My unique approach to psychotherapy combines multiple styles and techniques both traditional and holistic that will help you balance your mind, body, and spirit. I specialize in the treatment of psychological/emotional trauma. Emotional trauma is the result of an extraordinary stressful event/s that voids you of your sense of self, safety, trust, well-being, and control. Trauma recovery is possible - start your journey to healing today.
Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Carlsbad, CA 92008
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
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Hello, I proud of you for looking into therapy! A little about me, I specialize in couples/family, anxiety disorders, and trauma therapy. Having my own struggles with anxiety helps me to understand how mental health can take a toll on one's life, which sparked my interested in anxiety and trauma care. I think our early experiences, genetic makeup, and outside environment all play a role in our mental health and relationships. I chose this career field because I have a passion for helping people build healthier relationships with others and their own thoughts and feelings.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Welcome! I’m a therapist with a deep commitment to supporting women on their journey through motherhood and beyond. My specialization lies in helping mothers heal their younger selves—their inner child—so they can parent with authenticity and centeredness, rather than feeling triggered by past experiences. In addition to my work with mothers, I also bring extensive experience in supporting teens who are facing the challenges of anxiety, depression, school-related stress, and peer pressure. I provide a safe space where teens can explore their feelings, build resilience, and develop healthy coping strategies.
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In lmy years as a psychotherapist, I have worked with many people and a variety of different problems. I am well versed in several theoretical orientations and my approach with each person is straightforward. My extensive experience as a clinical supervisor and graduate instrctor for students has given me a greater view of which approaches are the most effective. I provide solutions and tools for patients to use immediately. I honor each persons' unique perspective and work actively and collaboratively with them. I provide a warm and supportive environment and welcome the opportunity for a phone consultation or to meet personally.
In lmy years as a psychotherapist, I have worked with many people and a variety of different problems. I am well versed in several theoretical orientations and my approach with each person is straightforward. My extensive experience as a clinical supervisor and graduate instrctor for students has given me a greater view of which approaches are the most effective. I provide solutions and tools for patients to use immediately. I honor each persons' unique perspective and work actively and collaboratively with them. I provide a warm and supportive environment and welcome the opportunity for a phone consultation or to meet personally.
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My goal is to provide a secure place where you can discover your awesomeness. Using openness, curiosity, and humor, I will be right by your side as you work through the difficulties of the past. Trauma, addiction, relationship/attachment difficulties, and the emotional pain you're experiencing will begin to resolve as you are not just accepted, but actually celebrated for all that you are!
My goal is to provide a secure place where you can discover your awesomeness. Using openness, curiosity, and humor, I will be right by your side as you work through the difficulties of the past. Trauma, addiction, relationship/attachment difficulties, and the emotional pain you're experiencing will begin to resolve as you are not just accepted, but actually celebrated for all that you are!
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92008
I specialize in communication techniques to help partners de-escalate and resolve conflict while feeling heard and seen by each other. My goal is to help couples build and maintain their connection to one another. Frequently, partners may misunderstand the message that their partner is communicating to them and I am able to translate your partner's words so that they hear the message as it's intended.
I specialize in communication techniques to help partners de-escalate and resolve conflict while feeling heard and seen by each other. My goal is to help couples build and maintain their connection to one another. Frequently, partners may misunderstand the message that their partner is communicating to them and I am able to translate your partner's words so that they hear the message as it's intended.
Barbara Benavidez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92008 (Online Only)
I believe the most important component to successful therapy is trust and connection between the client and his or her therapist. It is my intention to build a trusting relationship and to embark on a collaborative journey with each client. My passion is working with people to help them overcome obstacles, to enable them to reach and maintain goals to live a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life. I am an empathetic listener, compassionate and sincere in my desire to be of service by creating a safe environment for clients to explore ideas, to feel empowered and to practice new skills.
I believe the most important component to successful therapy is trust and connection between the client and his or her therapist. It is my intention to build a trusting relationship and to embark on a collaborative journey with each client. My passion is working with people to help them overcome obstacles, to enable them to reach and maintain goals to live a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life. I am an empathetic listener, compassionate and sincere in my desire to be of service by creating a safe environment for clients to explore ideas, to feel empowered and to practice new skills.
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Number of Therapists in 92008
300+
Average cost per session
$170
Therapists in 92008 who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 81% | Relationship Issues |
| 78% | Self Esteem |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 65% | Grief |
| 64% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 65% | Aetna |
| 53% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 45% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 92008 see their clients
| 79% | In Person and Online | |
| 21% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 21% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |