Therapists in 92024

Hi, I specialize in psychotherapy and have worked in the field of mental health for over 10 years. If you are looking for a therapist, there are two things I want you to know:

Are you (or is your child) overwhelmed and struggling to manage your emotions or life right now ? For over 25 years, I have been helping adults, children and families face and deal with life's challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, divorce and co-parenting, family conflict, and communication. You may be facing a new phase of life or having mild symptoms, or maybe you are dealing with a long-term and more complicated situation in which you are feeling stuck and helpless. Either way, I can give you the tools and provide the space for you to begin working towards a happier and more satisfying life.

I am passionate about helping people move closer towards living a full and meaningful life. I aim to assist clients in uncovering the barriers that keep them stuck, take action in their lives based on their values and goals, and mindfully cope with life's struggles.

Thanks for considering working with me. I am licensed as both a clinical psychologist and as a marriage and family therapist. In Encinitas; I began working in this field over 20yrs ago. My experience comes from working in psychiatric inpatient and intensive outpatient hospitals as well as private practice. Primarily I see those presenting with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, painful life situations, and relationship issues. I utilize CBT, DBT, Humanistic, mindfulness, and many other therapies in working with clients. Support is provided in an understanding, respectful and warm office setting as we collaborate toward your goals

I have extensive experience with dual diagnosis, addiction, & complex trauma. I have worked in private practice & residential and primary psychological treatment centers. I work as a drama therapist combining my clinical & performance background. I specialize in family working entire family system. I have direct and empathetic approach. Since becoming a mother I also, work on those areas specifically. In addition, I love working with artists, creative, and those wishing to explore or develop those areas. I know we are all creative and meant to be creating. I have a very intuitive nature with depth psychotherapist training.

The therapeutic relationship can be an invaluable opportunity to foster growth, take intelligent risks, and rewrite unhelpful narratives. Often the most important and difficult changes in life are internal. Moreover, the most critical changes can begin with the acceptance of a painful reality. Sometimes it is helpful to explore these realities with a supportive individual who has some distance from the situation. I find the most successful clients are curious about their own beliefs and feelings. While they want to be challenged, they also believe in the necessity of self-compassion.

I provide kind and professional care, my approach is flexible and I work with clients to identify and understand their challenges and help them work towards resolution. My focus is on healing life traumas, building strong and safe attachments and helping clients learn to live an authentic, connected life. I work to help identify the parts of us that feel disconnected, are in pain and help develop skills to feel better, connected and happy. As an adoptee, my clinical focus is working through the lifelong traumatic impact of adoption, abandonment or relinquishment and process unmet childhood emotional needs.

For 22 years I have been doing a specific therapy that is structured with a beginning, middle, and end. It is healing from emotional immaturity due to childhood trauma. It is deep rooted therapy with actual tools and healing of wounds that stop us from living to full potential . Many have referred to it as the most transformative therapy that leads to generations of healing. Ideal client is high functioning with a need to recover from love addiction or love avoidance. I was trained by Pia Melody for the last 10 years. I am passionate about this therapy because of what it does for people. This is a therapy that has a structure.

Chantal works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Chantal believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.

Suddenly, it seems like you are not able to talk to you partner anymore. Long stretches of time pass when you avoid each other, or try to communicate but end up on separate pages. Are you frustrated with your relationship, but uninterested in talking about what is NOT working? Couples therapy is not just about discussing the problems, but making things better. It's time to get past the blame, guilt and helplessness that has sucked all of the love out of your relationship. Instead, let us work together to build the partnership skills that will return you to love and intimacy.

I am an Integrative Clinical Psychologist. You may initially come to me to get unstuck from an overextended problem, but stay because of the soul work we do in the sacred space we co-create. As a real person in the room, my clients experience a level of caring and compassion that opens the door to their healing and progress. I help my clients reclaim their inherent value to live out whole, authentic lives. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, my primary loves are helping adults (1) heal childhood trauma and (2) build self-worth.

Are you tired of feeling stuck, lost, anxious or depressed? Have you experienced a recent loss or are you struggling with relationship difficulties? Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or trauma? I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate environment where a healthy therapeutic relationship is built so that you can work towards overcoming these obstacles and move on with life! I will collaborate with you to help achieve your goals and provide honest feedback and practical, straightforward, and effective interventions. I view each client as unique and adapt my approach to meet your individualized needs.

My journey as a counselor began with an avid curiosity about understanding people and blossomed into a desire to help. I'm a behaviorist by nature, but I bring a unique perspective which integrates the theological-philosophical-psychological nature of the mind-body-soul relationship through thoughtful exploration and application of appropriate psychotherapy. Because I want the best for clients, I am willing to learn new approaches to achieve the best results. My goal for all clients is to help them discover within the desire and ability to flourish.

I am passionate about affecting change in others and I believe that by helping people change their beliefs you can help them change their lives. My ultimate goal is to give you the tools you need so that you don't need me! I have worked with client's from many different cultures and backgrounds and I would be delighted to work with you! I love people and have been gifted with the ability to connect with and reach almost anyone. I believe in doing what works for the individual. Therapy is about making you stronger not making me feel smarter.

I specialize in treating adults who have been diagnosed with eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating), anxiety, depression, and substance-use disorders. I also have a wide range of experience with active-duty Service Members and Veterans, particularly trauma survivors struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), sexual assault, and moral injury.

We are living in uncertain and uneasy times right now. I believe that taking care of your mental health is a necessity and not a luxury. If you are struggling to navigate your emotions you are not alone. We are seeing a rise in anxiety, depression & conflict within relationships. Are you arguing with your partner & struggling to find common ground, or holding resentments? Are you feeling more anxious & fearful or find yourself crying more often and not feeling like yourself?

Somatic Science™ uses the scientific method and metacognition to greatly reduce or minimize unhappiness (developmental trauma). We incorporate SE™, the polyvagal theory, parts-work and relational dynamics to this end. In this view, unhappiness is simply being uncomfortable with oneself most or all of the time. It results from adverse childhood experiences (ACE) that cause developmental or persistent trauma. Happiness is simply the absence of suffering - peace, calm and equanimity. The Somatic Science™ approach is goal-oriented and non-pathologizing.