"I am trained to help adults, adolescents, men, women, couples, families, and professionals to cope with a wide variety of emotional, relational and personal challenges, such as stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, acculturation, self-esteem, and eating disorders. If your feeling overwhelmed, out-of touch with yourself or generally unhappy and enjoy a genuine conversation with another person willing to reach out to help, than I believe we would be a good fit. I developed an eclectic and culturally sensitive approach to therapy, heavily influenced by humanistic/existential, positive psychology, CBT, and expressive art therapy."

"What if you spoke to a friend, the way you speak to yourself? Our internal dialogue facilitates how we feel, what we do and what opportunities come to us. Sometimes our internal dialogue is preventing us from getting to the next level in our relationships, lifestyle and careers. When our biggest critic is between our ears- there is no way we can get to our most authentic selves! My approach has both acceptance and challenge, and is meaning/value focused. It is unique to YOU, meeting you where you are emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. Let me help you make sense of that internal dialogue and move through it."

"I work well with people who are seeking improvement on the following issues: relationship issues whether it be husband-wife, cohabitants, mother-daughter/son, father-son/daughter, co-parenting, or divorce mediation. I also have experience with substance abuse issues and dual diagnosis as well as co-dependency. Self-esteem is often a struggle with many teens and young women and this is another area of expertise. Anger issues are commonly found in men and this too is an area in which I can offer professional help. I welcome you to contact me to see if we are a good fit."

"I have worked in mental health for over 30 years, in a wide variety of professional settings. My professional training has been extensive, and includes degrees from Harvard University and the California School of Professional Psychology, as well as post-doctoral studies at the San Diego Psychoanalytic Center. I'm an adjunct faculty member at the Center for Creative Leadership, the UCSD Department of Psychiatry, as well as with the Naval Medical Center Psychiatry Residency Program. I have also taught at several colleges as an adjunct faculty member."

"Life is messy, relationships are challenging, family members can push us to our limits and, amidst the chaos, we sometimes lose our balance and stumble. Whether you are looking to work through ongoing difficulties, learning to adapt to recent stressors, or facing a relationship that is on the rocks, I have the skills and resources to guide you from pain and into a place of healing and growth. I use evidence-based approaches to help individuals address concerns including anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, illness and relational issues. "

"We've all had those times where life feels out of balance, like you've been pushed off center, disconnected from who you once were, and who you want to become. Sometimes another perspective, a fresh approach, or update on skills can be just what is needed in these moments. I can't help you go back to the way things once were, but I can help you learn to trust yourself, to find your center again, and to walk that path toward the life you want to be living."

"Athletes, from high school to professional, current to former, if you or someone you know struggles with sports performance anxiety or addiction, let me help! As a former collegiate athlete and current sports junkie, I understand the complexities that a student or professional athlete experiences: pressures of in-game performance, anxiety of future college decisions, maintaining academic performance along with athletic pressures, life transition after sports career ends. All of these can produce intense anxiety and addiction which can cause shameful, intrusive thought patterns. I focus on combating shame by identifying strengths, expanding coping strategies, and understanding family patterns."

"Trauma has a devastating impact on a person's life. It robs you of feeling joy and excitement, fills your days with never-ending images and thoughts, it keeps you questioning and doubting yourself, and destroys your relationships. Often, the clients I work with have turned to substances to try to feel better. But even with the temporary relief, nothing has gotten you to feel better. I specialize in working with survivors of childhood trauma and sexual assault, as well as military-related trauma. In addition, I help folks with depression, anxiety, insomnia, and substance abuse. "

"Are you struggling with panic, worry or trauma? If so, whether large or small, it may cause anxiety. Or maybe you even feel traumatized? This can happen for any situation that causes disturbance to your daily routine, thinking and ability to function to your full potential. Whatever your anxiety or trauma is about, we can help! We are a team of therapists working extensively with anxiety issues. These could be about relationships, life events, or any negative experience. If you are struggling with moving past a traumatic incident, or anxiety, please contact us. We will have one of our therapists contact you soon."

"Life is a series of obstacles in which we are challenged to grow in order to overcome. With a collaborative, holistic approach we can work together to achieve success in attaining your highest quality of life. I believe in the synergy between mind, body and spirit in order to create peace within. In a safe, loving, and unconditionally accepting environment I will work to help empower you to successfully navigate any concerns related to; relational distress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief and loss, addiction, physical and emotional abuse, self-defeating behavioral patterns, and any experienced mental and spiritual suffering."

"I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in treating a broad range of emotional and behavioral problems via individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy. My treatment approach is integrative, most heavily influenced by evidence-based, cognitive behavioral and humanistic-existential theories. I address unique cultural experiences and various psychological systems that may be contributing to your presenting concerns. My style is empathic and non-judgmental and I tailor treatment to meet each individual's unique needs by working collaboratively with patients, to optimize their emotional, mental & physical well-being."

"Are you a professional, entrepreneur or educator who has achieved a certain level of success by being a perfectionist or a chronic people pleaser? Have these characteristics served you in achieving success, yet proven to be boundaries to your happiness? Despite your level of success, do you feel like an imposter or fraud? Do you compare yourself to others, and often feel unworthy or not good enough? As a result are you prone to exhaustion, anxiety, depression or burnout? Are you ready to stop caring so much what other people think, and start living your own authentic life?"

"Getting praised for being so "together", when inside you feel like you're crumbling to pieces? Feeling pressured to change, but don't know where to start? I'd like to help. If you're feeling confused, overwhelmed, anxious or sad and know you need to make some changes, taking action steps will help you get organized and motivated to go after what you want. If you and your spouse are stuck in negative feedback loops and get frustrated negotiating agreements, couples therapy can prevent that stress from boiling over into a break up."

"No matter your views or background this is not an easy moment in time . Our coping strategies are being tested and many relationships strained. You need all the support you can get. Here in the safety and peace of my office you will find that you do not have to go through your anxiety, trauma and pain alone. You can make meaning out of suffering. You will see that your sense of hopelessness is an illusion, that your feelings of worthlessness can be unlearned, that your unhealthy habits can be replaced and that you are loved."

"Francesca Kelly is a Licensed Therapist with over 20-years experience. Her clinical practice specialized in treating individuals with severe mood disorders. Although Francesca Kelly's client-load is unable to accommodate new on-going clinical patients, she now provides full-service diagnostic assessment and certification letters prescribing ESA or Psychiatric Service Animals.This enables clients to have their pets reside with them, even in a no-pets residence. "If you don't know your rights, you don't have any"; Francesca Kelly will help those impacted by mental distress access their legal right to have the support of an ESA or Psychiatric Service Animal."

"If you are suffering from a trauma, anxiety, panic disorder or self-esteem difficulties, I can help! These are very uncomfortable and debilitating problems. I will develop a treatment plan with you that is effective, often brief and will change and improve the quality of your life and relationships. I am trained in EMDR, which is a specialized treatment for trauma, PTSD, phobias and anxiety. This therapy is very rewarding and brings hope to situations that may seem hopeless. Visit http://www.anxietytraumatherapy.com"

"Being a teenager can be hard and being a parent of a teenager can be challenging. Knowing that we all desire for children to be emotionally well adjusted and academically successful, it is sometimes necessary to seek support. I am available to support your family through the journey of adolescence and can provide you with valuable information about your child's learning abilities and emotional functioning and tools to navigate the education system. You are not alone. I am here to support you."

"What is the story you want to tell with your life? This is a question that both challenges me personally and defines my work as a therapist. Sometimes it can feel like our circumstances define us. When we are overwhelmed by anxiety, relationship issues, and the burdens of past trauma, it becomes so easy to forget what we want our lives to look like and who we want to be. When we get to this place, we often lose hope."

"I specialize in working with individuals struggling with weight loss and weight management. I provide an alternative strategy to weight loss based on cognitive therapy that allows people to change their life and their relationship with food, instead of just dieting. Treatment focuses on emotional eating, restructuring routines, and utilizing self-talk to be realistic in eating and exercise behaviors. As a licensed personal training, I am also able to provide customized workout programs for clients to coincide with their weight management program. No more dieting! For anyone outside of San Diego, I offer weight loss coaching via Skype sessions!"

"Currently accepting new clients! Are you experiencing emotional pain or anxiety in your day to day life? Overwhelmed by relationship tension? Or do you simply need to process life challenges? I can provide a safe space for you to process ongoing mixed emotions and life events. I realize how much our families and relationships affect and mold who we are. I believe that everyone has the strength within them to heal, and that everyone is capable of change."