"Psychotherapy is an investment in you. My aim is to help you reward yourself with the happiness you deserve in life. I endeavor to inspire hope that powerful and enduring change is possible and to assist in removing the obstacles that stand between you and success. I am here to support you and provide cutting edge tools to make your goals achievable. I believe that we all are a product of the interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors. Accordingly those facets contribute to the origins of our challenges as well as to their solutions."
"Psychotherapy is an investment in you. My aim is to help you reward yourself with the happiness you deserve in life. I endeavor to inspire hope that powerful and enduring change is possible and to assist in removing the obstacles that stand between you and success. I am here to support you and provide cutting edge tools to make your goals achievable. I believe that we all are a product of the interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors. Accordingly those facets contribute to the origins of our challenges as well as to their solutions."
"Self-awareness and understanding of our internal needs and motivations is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and the ones we love. Our experiences as children are woven into our adult selves, and interact with our temperaments, life circumstances and connections with others. When these threads get tangled, psychotherapy can help us understand why and guide us in either untying the knots, or learning to accept them as part of the beauty of the fabric of who we are."
"Self-awareness and understanding of our internal needs and motivations is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and the ones we love. Our experiences as children are woven into our adult selves, and interact with our temperaments, life circumstances and connections with others. When these threads get tangled, psychotherapy can help us understand why and guide us in either untying the knots, or learning to accept them as part of the beauty of the fabric of who we are."
"You're here because fully living the life you envision remains out of reach despite your best efforts. You know that something is getting in the way of achieving your passion & purpose. But you haven't yet found a way to get free of those blocks, or you're searching for ways to step fully into peak performance. As a therapist since 1974, I combine the best ingredients of conventional therapies with the speed of the newer "power" therapies (like EMDR & EFT) & an integrative health orientation. The result: you get faster more effective results & better solutions. Free phone consult."
"You're here because fully living the life you envision remains out of reach despite your best efforts. You know that something is getting in the way of achieving your passion & purpose. But you haven't yet found a way to get free of those blocks, or you're searching for ways to step fully into peak performance. As a therapist since 1974, I combine the best ingredients of conventional therapies with the speed of the newer "power" therapies (like EMDR & EFT) & an integrative health orientation. The result: you get faster more effective results & better solutions. Free phone consult."
"Seeking therapy is one of your most important decisions. Therapy can have enormous life-altering consequences. As you stand at the crossroads of your future, finding the right therapist will be vital to the success of your journey. Therapy works best when you can safely share your deepest concerns and feel truly heard. Feeling that you are in capable hands and can trust the feedback and suggestions you are given will allow you to try out new ways of being in the world."
"Seeking therapy is one of your most important decisions. Therapy can have enormous life-altering consequences. As you stand at the crossroads of your future, finding the right therapist will be vital to the success of your journey. Therapy works best when you can safely share your deepest concerns and feel truly heard. Feeling that you are in capable hands and can trust the feedback and suggestions you are given will allow you to try out new ways of being in the world."
"Are you ready to let go of the pain of the past, live more fully in the present and develop hope for your future? When you've grown up in a chaotic, dysfunctional or neglectful household it can be really hard to move beyond your past without help. Its' not that your weak or unwilling, it's that you don't yet have the tools and the help to do so. That's why EMDR Therapy is so effective and is m primary approach. As a Certified Transgender Care Therapist I can assist in navigating the transition process and in providing letters in support of transition. You don't have to remain stuck in your pain. Call me or visit my website today!"
"Are you ready to let go of the pain of the past, live more fully in the present and develop hope for your future? When you've grown up in a chaotic, dysfunctional or neglectful household it can be really hard to move beyond your past without help. Its' not that your weak or unwilling, it's that you don't yet have the tools and the help to do so. That's why EMDR Therapy is so effective and is m primary approach. As a Certified Transgender Care Therapist I can assist in navigating the transition process and in providing letters in support of transition. You don't have to remain stuck in your pain. Call me or visit my website today!"
"If you are easily overwhelmed, have feelings of chronic anxiety or depression or are struggling to find balance or purpose in your life, I can help. I specialize in reducing anxiety, overcoming depression, healing trauma, and recovering from addictions and co-dependency. In our time together, we will focus on alleviating distressing symptoms while addressing underlying causes. As greater awareness is achieved, old, destructive patterns will fall away. You will integrate new and effective ways of living, achieving your ideal balance of body, mind and spirit."
"If you are easily overwhelmed, have feelings of chronic anxiety or depression or are struggling to find balance or purpose in your life, I can help. I specialize in reducing anxiety, overcoming depression, healing trauma, and recovering from addictions and co-dependency. In our time together, we will focus on alleviating distressing symptoms while addressing underlying causes. As greater awareness is achieved, old, destructive patterns will fall away. You will integrate new and effective ways of living, achieving your ideal balance of body, mind and spirit."
"Do traumas from the past hold you back? Are you stuck in addiction and tired of stigmas, judgments and critics? Every time you tried to change, the intrusive negative thoughts and anxiety overwhelm you. it's so scary to think about sharing your secrets with a stranger. I understand how traumatic past experience, set a limit on individuals ability to deal with stress, where the drugs becomes the solution and how the two are connected. Whether you are struggling with addition, rejection or loss, abuse or trauma, I am here to help."
"Do traumas from the past hold you back? Are you stuck in addiction and tired of stigmas, judgments and critics? Every time you tried to change, the intrusive negative thoughts and anxiety overwhelm you. it's so scary to think about sharing your secrets with a stranger. I understand how traumatic past experience, set a limit on individuals ability to deal with stress, where the drugs becomes the solution and how the two are connected. Whether you are struggling with addition, rejection or loss, abuse or trauma, I am here to help."
"People seek therapy for different reasons. Sometimes the problem is clear, meaning it can be identified as depression, anxiety, addiction, or relationship problems. Other times the problem is more vague and hard to put words to. In both cases, I help by (re) defining the problem in a way that both increases understanding and clarifies what can be done about it. In order to do this effectively, I continue my training at the San Diego Psychoanalytic Center as a 3rd year candidate in psychoanalysis. I maintain a full-time private practice in La Jolla."
"People seek therapy for different reasons. Sometimes the problem is clear, meaning it can be identified as depression, anxiety, addiction, or relationship problems. Other times the problem is more vague and hard to put words to. In both cases, I help by (re) defining the problem in a way that both increases understanding and clarifies what can be done about it. In order to do this effectively, I continue my training at the San Diego Psychoanalytic Center as a 3rd year candidate in psychoanalysis. I maintain a full-time private practice in La Jolla."
"I absolutely love my job as a therapist and enjoy being able to help others reach a high level of satisfaction in their careers and personal relationships. My approach is mostly collaborative-I believe in tailoring treatment plans for each individual with their input. Before starting in private practice I worked for UCSD's department of Family and Sports Medicine where I helped individuals, couples, and families overcome some tough physical and emotional challenges."
"I absolutely love my job as a therapist and enjoy being able to help others reach a high level of satisfaction in their careers and personal relationships. My approach is mostly collaborative-I believe in tailoring treatment plans for each individual with their input. Before starting in private practice I worked for UCSD's department of Family and Sports Medicine where I helped individuals, couples, and families overcome some tough physical and emotional challenges."
"I believe that people are the experts about their own lives, and my goal is to learn from my clients, how they experience difficulties, as well as from their innate strengths.I believe that my approach recognizes each client's uniqueness, and I am acutely aware that no two problems are quite the same. Relationships are my passion. I am a certified Emotionally Focused Therapist, Supervisor and Trainer . I was fortunate to have trained with Dr. Susan Johnson (EFT Master). I now teach the model to students and therapists."
"I believe that people are the experts about their own lives, and my goal is to learn from my clients, how they experience difficulties, as well as from their innate strengths.I believe that my approach recognizes each client's uniqueness, and I am acutely aware that no two problems are quite the same. Relationships are my passion. I am a certified Emotionally Focused Therapist, Supervisor and Trainer . I was fortunate to have trained with Dr. Susan Johnson (EFT Master). I now teach the model to students and therapists."
"Are you Depressed, Anxious, Confused, having trouble making Decisions? -have you suffered a loss of any kind? Are you in Chronic Pain, have medical issues or have Relationship/Family isues? Want to give up? Any problems not enjoying life as much as you could? Problems big or small are still problems... Sometimes, it is just nice to have a CONFIDENTIAL, non-judgmental experienced person with whom to share these issues. Plain, straight-talking objective feedback is sometimes all you need. For deeper issues we can take the journey into the unexamined life together in a safe environment..."
"Are you Depressed, Anxious, Confused, having trouble making Decisions? -have you suffered a loss of any kind? Are you in Chronic Pain, have medical issues or have Relationship/Family isues? Want to give up? Any problems not enjoying life as much as you could? Problems big or small are still problems... Sometimes, it is just nice to have a CONFIDENTIAL, non-judgmental experienced person with whom to share these issues. Plain, straight-talking objective feedback is sometimes all you need. For deeper issues we can take the journey into the unexamined life together in a safe environment..."
"Many professionals suffer from stress, anxiety, worry, or depression. Despite external success there is internal angst often impacting our daily lives and our relationships with colleagues and loved ones. Although materially successful we find ourselves feeling restless, trapped, or burnt out. I can help professionals who at times experience such feelings find their balance and regain their zest for life. After 15 years in corporate America where I saw highly functional colleagues struggle with stress and worry, I decided to become a Marriage and Family Therapist to serve this clientele to whom I could relate."
"Many professionals suffer from stress, anxiety, worry, or depression. Despite external success there is internal angst often impacting our daily lives and our relationships with colleagues and loved ones. Although materially successful we find ourselves feeling restless, trapped, or burnt out. I can help professionals who at times experience such feelings find their balance and regain their zest for life. After 15 years in corporate America where I saw highly functional colleagues struggle with stress and worry, I decided to become a Marriage and Family Therapist to serve this clientele to whom I could relate."
"For many years I worked almost exclusively with individuals, helping them overcome depression, anxiety and other issues and maladies that were ruining their lives. Then as now, I worked to assist them to stop running from their demons, have the courage to face them and realize that they had the strength to defeat them.
About 15 years ago, after hearing too many horror stories from couples about their previous couples therapy experiences, I decided to specialize in working with couples and completed advanced couples therapy training. I help couples heal and rebuild their relationships to make them loving, trusting and passionate."
"For many years I worked almost exclusively with individuals, helping them overcome depression, anxiety and other issues and maladies that were ruining their lives. Then as now, I worked to assist them to stop running from their demons, have the courage to face them and realize that they had the strength to defeat them.
About 15 years ago, after hearing too many horror stories from couples about their previous couples therapy experiences, I decided to specialize in working with couples and completed advanced couples therapy training. I help couples heal and rebuild their relationships to make them loving, trusting and passionate."
"I use a culturally-sensitive and integrated approach in working with individuals, couples and families. I work with a variety of client issues ranging from young adults preparing for the adjustment in and out of college, to navigating a couple through major life transitions, or to creating space for processing grief and loss."
"I use a culturally-sensitive and integrated approach in working with individuals, couples and families. I work with a variety of client issues ranging from young adults preparing for the adjustment in and out of college, to navigating a couple through major life transitions, or to creating space for processing grief and loss."
"I am a passionate clinical therapist who loves working with children, women, couples and families going through challenging times. If you have been struggling and have had a hard time with finding the right provider we can explore some of these challenges together. My number one goal is to help individuals and families thought challenging times in the most comfortable and holistic approach possible. "its ok, not to be ok" together we can get there we can learn to be 'ok"."
"I am a passionate clinical therapist who loves working with children, women, couples and families going through challenging times. If you have been struggling and have had a hard time with finding the right provider we can explore some of these challenges together. My number one goal is to help individuals and families thought challenging times in the most comfortable and holistic approach possible. "its ok, not to be ok" together we can get there we can learn to be 'ok"."
"I conduct comprehensive assessments for ADHD/ADD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Math Disorder, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and other processing deficits that can affect learning and academic performance. I also have unique experience with medical conditions that affect learning, such as premature birth, in utero drug exposure, head injury, seizure disorders, and genetic syndromes. I focus on discovering your, or your child's, strengths and weaknesses so that the best mode of learning is clear. I also make recommendations for home and school interventions and accommodations; that is, I help you with a plan of action."
"I conduct comprehensive assessments for ADHD/ADD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Math Disorder, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and other processing deficits that can affect learning and academic performance. I also have unique experience with medical conditions that affect learning, such as premature birth, in utero drug exposure, head injury, seizure disorders, and genetic syndromes. I focus on discovering your, or your child's, strengths and weaknesses so that the best mode of learning is clear. I also make recommendations for home and school interventions and accommodations; that is, I help you with a plan of action."
"In my hypnotherapy practice I have employed hypnosis as a tool that can help you just, like it has helped millions of other people, to take back control of your life. Hypnosis can help you change old habits and to provide you with motivation to do the things that you may have been putting off. In the past 4 years I have helped hundreds of clients with substance abuse and addictive behaviors take back control of their lives. Hypnosis can also be effective with a myriad of issues including Irritable Bowel, Smoking Cessation, Weight Loss, Anxiety, etc."
"In my hypnotherapy practice I have employed hypnosis as a tool that can help you just, like it has helped millions of other people, to take back control of your life. Hypnosis can help you change old habits and to provide you with motivation to do the things that you may have been putting off. In the past 4 years I have helped hundreds of clients with substance abuse and addictive behaviors take back control of their lives. Hypnosis can also be effective with a myriad of issues including Irritable Bowel, Smoking Cessation, Weight Loss, Anxiety, etc."
"Choosing a therapist is like selecting an ally. After 20+ years in practice, I assure you that no 2 alliances are the same. My skill rests on my ability to form safe, durable working alliances with clients, providing the space and support necessary to understand and resolve obstacles. I am trained in a range of modalities to treat mood & anxiety disorders, problems stemming from childhood trauma, PTSD, issues regarding attachment, substance abuse or problems with impulse control. Issues most commonly seen include love or work-related difficulties. If you are dealing with any of the above, I would be happy to help you."
"Choosing a therapist is like selecting an ally. After 20+ years in practice, I assure you that no 2 alliances are the same. My skill rests on my ability to form safe, durable working alliances with clients, providing the space and support necessary to understand and resolve obstacles. I am trained in a range of modalities to treat mood & anxiety disorders, problems stemming from childhood trauma, PTSD, issues regarding attachment, substance abuse or problems with impulse control. Issues most commonly seen include love or work-related difficulties. If you are dealing with any of the above, I would be happy to help you."
"Hi, my name is Karolyn Johnson and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC81409) in San Diego. Life is about connection with self and others. Building it, learning to trust it, and embracing the richness, joy and happiness it brings. My work is influenced by the belief that safe, secure relationships are essential to our well-being. I will work to support you in developing self-awareness, insight and ultimately creating authentic connections with others. My hope is that you will feel empowered to make positive changes while on your journey of self-discovery and renewal."
"Hi, my name is Karolyn Johnson and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC81409) in San Diego. Life is about connection with self and others. Building it, learning to trust it, and embracing the richness, joy and happiness it brings. My work is influenced by the belief that safe, secure relationships are essential to our well-being. I will work to support you in developing self-awareness, insight and ultimately creating authentic connections with others. My hope is that you will feel empowered to make positive changes while on your journey of self-discovery and renewal."
"I have worked as a licensed clinical psychologist for over 20 years, providing a wide range of psychological services including diagnostic evaluation; individual, marital and family psychotherapy; and parent guidance. In my practice today, I enjoy treating children, adolescents, adults and their families, working with them to build healthy, meaningful, and satisfying lives and relationships. More specific interests include helping people cope with symptoms of anxiety, depression and ADD/ADHD; adjust to life transitions and family changes; manage stress; and recover from traumatic experiences."
"I have worked as a licensed clinical psychologist for over 20 years, providing a wide range of psychological services including diagnostic evaluation; individual, marital and family psychotherapy; and parent guidance. In my practice today, I enjoy treating children, adolescents, adults and their families, working with them to build healthy, meaningful, and satisfying lives and relationships. More specific interests include helping people cope with symptoms of anxiety, depression and ADD/ADHD; adjust to life transitions and family changes; manage stress; and recover from traumatic experiences."
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