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These are certainly challenging times. Difficult emotions like loneliness, fear, anger, shame and disillusionment can take over, and you may feel like your life is out of control. Maybe things look good on the outside, but you feel uncertain on the inside. Maybe you have been avoiding things by “self-medicating” with alcohol, food, substances, TV, or the internet? Maybe you are having conflict with someone you love. Maybe “old stuff” is bubbling up? No matter what, you have arrived at this moment for a reason- you are ready to really look deeply at some things and make some changes! Therapy is a great place to do that.

Do you feel stuck and disconnected to yourself and within your relationships? Do you repeat relationship patterns over and over again? Do you use self-sabotaging coping mechanisms to get by? Maybe you feel shame, self-doubt, and dissatisfaction in your life. Perhaps you look to others to feel and be okay, unsure of your ability to make wise decisions. What would it be like to trust yourself completely to know what you need and to be able thrive? It is possible to feel differently in the relationship with yourself and others. You can gain insight into your patterns, learn to offer yourself compassion, and feel safe inside your body.

I specialize in working with women and girls. My specialization is in building confidence, building self-love and self-care, anxiety/depression and healing from a divorce. Through my training as a clinically certified hypnotherapist, my Pupil Personnel Services Credential, my master of Social Work degree and my life coaching, I will serve as your guide to help you live in an empowered state. I will help you make the changes necessary, so you can be proud of the reflection you see in the mirror!

Audra is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and National Certified Counselor with a Masters of Science in Counseling. Audra's counseling experience started in North County education in 2002. She has experience working with adolescents, youth with disabilities, adults, families, trauma, grief and loss. As a clinician, Audra creates a safe and supportive environment for her clients by using a person-centered approach with emphases on cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and brief interventions.

It’s been found that the most important factor for creating change in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to process emotions and transmute pain into growth. I consider all aspects of an individual and implement a biopsychosocial-spiritual, culturally-sensitive and client-centered approach with individuals, couples, families and groups. I’ve used various research-based modalities including DBT, EFT, Internal Family Systems/parts work, EMDR, and art therapy. Additionally, I am now offering KAP (Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy) remotely.

My ideal client is someone dealing with trauma. Additionally, I've seen great success with clients who experience excessive negativity, depression, anxiety, anger or lack fulfillment. I have excellent results with people who are looking for additional tools to find resolution and empowerment, and are willing to invest the time and energy to obtain their goals. I regularly assign homework and I notice clients who participate fully realize more rapid growth.

We all have moments in life when we could use help processing our feelings and emotional pain. We have times when we feel alone and believe that no one else could possibly understand what we’re going through. Talking with a therapist, someone who’s objective, who will work with you in a way that is meaningful and relevant to you, can be beneficial during these times. I believe good therapy can offer a space where you feel valued, heard, gain insight, learn skills and self-acceptance. Using a collaborative and integrative approach, we can work through negative thoughts, painful emotions, and unresolved problems. I am here to help.

To start, I am an Internal Family Systems Therapist and most clients I see are looking for IFS therapy. Now, Are you at a place in your life where you just want more? Maybe your marriage is not necessarily "bad" but a part of you feels like you are missing out on what you know it could be. Maybe a part of you is critical of yourself and is keeping you from reaching your dreams. I believe that better understanding and getting to know your own internal world helps you see the world differently. It is from that centered place that you can better get to know your compassionate, curious, and confident self. Life can be so much more!

I believe that understanding someone’s present world requires insight regarding the past and how it is impacting life now. Therapy can help you break out of old, maladaptive patterns of behavior that are not useful anymore while concurrently providing you concrete strategies for managing overwhelming feelings and challenges in the moment. Sometimes it’s difficult to even imagine your goals, understand what’s going wrong or think of solutions to overwhelming problems. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or just a general sense of dissatisfaction, therapy can help you grow and maximize your true potential.

Nancy Knott is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA88237). She is a former therapist of record for Hazelden Betty Ford and Scripps Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center. With over 17 years experience, Nancy has an advanced specialty providing highly individualized therapy for those suffering from addiction and/or co-occurring disorders to include but not limited to trauma, ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders. Nancy has worked with hundreds of families as well as they navigate the complex but hopeful path to a healthy family system where all voices are heard.

“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."

I specialize in trauma, addiction, anxiety and depression and have had the privilege of assisting varying ages from working at a residential treatment facility with adolescents to currently spending time at an intensive outpatient program for adults with substance abuse and mental health issues. Whether leading group therapy or in an individual session I value the importance of mental health and am committed to fostering growth in the lives I am a part of.

It isn't easy asking for help and you don't have to go through this alone, I can help. Often clients come to me when they're tired of feeling sad, anxious, irritable, or overwhelmed, but don't know what to do. This fast-paced world can keep us busy, and yet we can still feel alone or not good enough. I use a nonjudgmental and compassionate approach to help individuals build understanding, practice new skills to reduce stress, improve coping and feel more connected and joyful. Over the last 23 years, I have helped individuals, families, and couples make small changes that make big differences in terms of happiness and fulfillment.

I provide a comfortable, confidential, and supportive setting for those who wish to improve the quality of their lives. Often, this involves learning skills such as managing stress, clarifying goals, setting boundaries, improving communication, or addressing anxiety and depression. Some people find it helpful to explore previous relationships or events and the effect these things are currently having in your life.

The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to say, 'My tooth is aching,' than to say, 'My heart is broken.' C.S. Lewis If your heart is broken or hurting, you may benefit from therapy with me at Collaborative Therapy Center in Carlsbad, CA. You will experience a comforting space to confidentially share so that you can be cared for in your personal growth. It's more important than ever that you feel supported.

I truly enjoy connecting with people, hearing their stories, and helping others find inner peace and balance in life. My role as your therapist is to help shed light on your strengths and resilience as you discover the empowerment that comes with sharing your story, exploring perspectives and creating your own path to move forward. The most important relationship you can invest in is the one you have with yourself. As a therapist, I understand that everyone’s experience of this world is different, and it is my intention to remain curious, open, and understanding of your experience of the world and the impact you can have.

It is my belief that offering my clients a nonjudgemental, warm and safe platform is priority. I feel that safety with a clinician can facilitate comfortability, which lends to growth throughout the therapeutic process. I value building connections with my clients and offer an unconditional positive regard. I place initial focus on identification of contributing factors to symptoms and behaviors. Additional attention is placed on assimilation of healthy coping strategies and altering of maladaptive thoughts.

Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, loss, relationship issues, shame, loneliness or want to better understand yourself? Let's work through it together! Do you feel stuck? Are difficult experiences in your past causing issues? Feel overwhelmed? Have trouble sleeping? Are you hard on yourself? Feel guilt or shame? Irritable? Angry? Feeling lost? Do you dream of freedom and joy? If so, you don't have to work through these struggles alone. It would be my honor to support you. I believe our wounds are often the most beautiful parts of ourselves. Let me join you as “good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.”

As a provider, it is essential that my clients feel safe in expressing their needs. I achieve this by crafting a compassionate and empathetic space.