Therapists in 92009

Hi, first I want to commend you for having the courage to reach out. It is very humbling to admit that we don't feel well or we aren't behaving like the person we want to be. Therapy is a hopeful non judgmental place where healing and growth can happen. I have benefited myself from professional help and will be along side you to join you in whatever goals you set for yourself. The human condition comes along with many challenges and powerful emotions we cannot avoid, but I do believe there is a way to handle them with grace and self love. And to tend to those wounds without letting them drive us.

Dr. Lisa MacDonald has nearly 20 years of experience treating anxiety disorders and PTSD. She uses evidence-based treatment approaches to guide clients in overcoming anxiety, panic, phobias, and OCD and helping them heal from trauma so that they can live their lives with enhanced peace and freedom.

My focus in our work is to accompany you, both as a guide and a companion, in your search for a deeper sense of yourself, finding your "place in the world", both individually and in relationship. I believe you have the wisdom within for your own growth and healing. In response to the problems in our lives, we all develop survival strategies and coping mechanisms that keep us disconnected from our true self. Because we do this unconsciously, the resulting thoughts and behaviors can sometimes make us wonder if something is wrong with us.

How's it going lately? Maybe not so well. I can imagine you're feeling a bit overwhelmed and you're trying to decide where to begin and how this all works. I would like to invite you to a safe haven for self-discovery and the opportunity to address the issues that have you seeking support. I provide a warm, welcoming and supportive environment for clients. I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals and families. Together we'll address the issues that brought you here, learn coping skills, identify and utilize resources to help you better manage the situation and reach your therapeutic goals.

***I only offer online therapy.*** You've experienced sexual trauma in the past and you're ready to face it. . . But you don't really know how - or who - can help you. Your past does not need to define you - let me help you get there! Call me for a free phone consultation. ***I only offer online therapy.***

Seeking out support for yourself or for your child is a courageous act, and one that is full of hope. Childhood and parenting can be tremendously challenging, and you do not need to figure out all of the pieces alone. I would be honored to work alongside you, providing a safe environment to share your story, gently face and move through challenges, and develop solutions that will bring you and your child relief and allow you both to thrive.

My clients are individuals who often carry with them unresolved feelings from either their past or present challenges. Viewing those issues from an objective and trusted practitioner is vital to the change process. Always viewing my clients with unconditional positive regard is essential to us being successful. Therapy can often be the first time someone gets to step out of the day to day of their lives. My hope is during this introspection, I can coach you in the direction you need to go, not where my training thinks you should go. While I may illuminate potential paths, you're taking the steps with me right behind you!

Working through difficult experiences and emotions can be challenging. It can be even harder to make desired changes in ones life when certain patterns have been established for so long. I work hard to ensure that my clients feel safe and supported throughout this process. By creating a comfortable and lighthearted environment, individuals, families, and couples are able to gain some reprieve from the difficulties they are experiencing. This allows change to begin to occur in the lives of my clients.

Hello, my name is Alejandra Suazo I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I am a firm believer that healing can be a beautiful process where you can learn so much about yourself. My work is client-centered and have plenty of experience working with individuals who struggle with Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Trauma, and Self-Esteem. I enjoy working with young adults as well as transitional-aged groups. I have experience treating individuals with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma as well as self-esteem.

My name is April Hayes and I am a seasoned Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with a wide range of clients and guide them in improving their strengths on various issues. When I'm not providing therapy, I enjoy spending time with my culturally diverse and active family.

We work with two types of clients, clients who are currently struggling in a very difficult season and clients who choose to invest in personal growth and want that opportunity now. Some of the goals that we have helped our clients to achieve include: improving communication with loved ones, addressing unwanted sexual behaviors, reducing anger issues, helping women with trauma, supporting couples as they age or adult children with aging parents, and supporting grief after loss. Our clients tend to be ages 20-80 years old.

Hello, My name is Anthony Michael. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I approach therapy with an open mind and open heart, seeking an alliance and offer of collaboration and fidelity to my clients as we embark on our journey together to find effective problem solving skills, solutions, resolutions and healthy perspectives for life's challenges. Areas of clinical practice include, but are not limited to relationships, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma.

SokyaHealth is proud to offer Carlsbad, CA a full circle of mental health care services, including therapy, coaching, support groups, medication management, and an online library of self-care resources. We make world-class mental health care accessible for everyone!

My name is Shayma Mortazavi, Licenced Marriage and Family Therapist, working in this field past decade. I specialize in helping adults who have faced severe psychological challenges, depression, mood instability, anxiety, anger management, work stress, relationship and parenting issues, phase of life adjustments, grief and loss, and cultural transitions experiences. I also have extensive knowledge of addiction and recovery.

“In a world where you can be anyone, be your best self” Are you stuck in life? Are you struggling to finding purpose and living life and achieving the best version of yourself? We feel a sense of anxiety when we are not living the path we were meant to lead. It creates a disconnect from the spirit and the true self. If any of this resonates with you, I can help! I am an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) with a holistic view of treating addiction, trauma, and body issues. I will help propel you and flip "surviving" into "thriving."

Dr. McKnight uses a bio-psycho-social model which looks at how biological, psychological, and social (or interpersonal) processes interact in each individual's life. She notes that “Wellness involves the mind and the body”. Her work incorporates how your unique personality and past experiences have influenced your life and how you view the world, as well as what is currently keeping your problems from being resolved and how to get past them. Her goal is to tailor an approach that works best for each unique individual through a collaborative discussion of your goals and needs.

I specialize in helping clients overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and problems with themselves, partners, and others. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Colorado and California with an experiential, attachment, and emotion focused approach. I have a masters degree in Counseling Psychology from NU and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from San Diego State University. I have 13 years clinical experience in outpatient therapy and in crisis intervention. I am trained in Accelerated, Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Attachment Core Pattern Therapy (ACPT).

I offer psychotherapy to individual who are faced with a variety of concerns. My role is to provide a therapeutic presence through a safe environment to promote healthy self-expression which is important to beginning life’s mind and body journey. Being bilingual and culturally sensitive, I am aware of the personal, relational, and spiritual needs of the individual. I nurture strengths and am committed to facilitating personal growth, no matter how small the step is to get there.

I am a CA licensed psychologist who specializes in anxiety and identity based disorders. I have 10 yrs of experience as an expert in eating disorders and body image issues, particularly with college populations. In addition to this I have experience with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, LGBTQIA identity issues, trauma, grief, etc. I consider my approach to be holistic and collaborative. I work with each client to create an individualized treatment plan to best meet their needs. If you are ready to make changes in your life the first step is reaching out for help.