Therapists in 92104

Discover Your Path to Healing at Connection2Life.com Accepting help may be difficult for you. Are you struggling with personal challenges or feeling overwhelmed by life's complexities? Let me help you find your way to a brighter tomorrow. I am a stigma-free, sex-positive, kink-aware, sex worker-aware, and LGBTQ+-friendly therapist, dedicated to helping people from all walks of life navigate their unique challenges. I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Out-of-control Sexual Behavior, Sexual Addiction Substance Use, Relationship Issues, Intimacy, Infidelity, Trauma, PTSD, Grief , and Gender Identity issues.

You've always dealt with anxiety, and haven't had the time to really DEAL with it. Maybe it feels like your brain has 100 tabs open and you're paralyzed with indecision, overwhelmed by the choices. How do we unfreeze you from this? You need support, expertise and real life, practical direction. Taking care of your basic needs doesn't have to be a constant struggle. Let's find ways for you to put your valuable energy into things you really care about. A phone call can put you on the life path you really want. Let's talk!

Do you find yourself struggling with your emotions? Does it seem like you are overwhelmed by your feelings, or instead that you have to keep a tight lid on your emotions so as not to do damage to your relationships, career and family life? I work well with people who are struggling with feelings of being "stuck" in their lives and with their emotions, and who wonder if there's more to life in terms of vitality and aliveness. I'll aim to help you increase your emotional intelligence so that your emotions work for rather than against you.

I'm accepting new telehealth clients. Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? We all can have a time in our lives when we feel stuck. My approach is holistic, focusing on the mind and body. Through a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness I help you move toward your goals. This combination helps to improve well-being and balance the nervous system. I provide a safe, supportive space from which you can express yourself, and explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. You will learn new skills to take steps toward meeting your goals and better meet life’s challenges.

My belief is that unless we get to the heart of the matter of whatever is causing your grief, solutions will only go so far. My approach is holistic; helping you heal core insecurities that are causing you this grief. I use a combination of approaches including cognitive behavioral, psycho dynamic, inner child, and humanistic modalities to help you see how your past is impacting some of your difficulties today. By facilitating a process of becoming aware, I will help you relinquish unconscious beliefs that are holding you back and identify what you need to make change.

We all experience fear and anxiety when faced with unexpected hardship or adversity. The feeling of vulnerability, incompetence, and the urge to retreat becomes more prevalent. It is easy to lose sight of the voice that reminds us of our strength and resilience. We experience deep levels of self-doubt when we are caught in a cycle of anxiety or depression. Healing and liberation can be achieved by exploring and utilizing our core beliefs, values, and cultural identities.

Do you want to increase your self-awareness, improve how you manage your emotions, learn to be kinder to yourself, set boundaries with people in your life, understand your needs and practice better self-care? I am here to help you with that and more. I work with young and middle aged adults to who are functioning in their day to day life but perhaps feel anxious, lost, or unhappy, are dissatisfied with their relationships, or feel weighed down by their past. I want to help you move through barriers that keep you from living a more authentic and meaningful life.

I am a pre-licensed psychologist and a registered psychological associate working under the supervision of Dr. Kaila Smith and Dr. Lisa Black to complete my post-doctoral training for licensure working with adolescents, adults, and couples. I have extensive training in treating mood and anxiety disorders, trauma/PTSD, relationship issues, grief and loss, and chronic illnesses. I have experience working with individuals in the U.S. Military and their families. At this time, I provide telehealth services remotely.

Are you suffering in your relationship? in your career? Are you wondering what the purpose of life is and your role in it? Perhaps DR BREN'S coaching programs can help you. She helps individuals and couples answer these questions and more by blending the work of Carl Jung and Mahayana Buddhism into a unique approach to healing one's psyche and one's relationships. She uses four main tools: MBTI (psychological types), Enneagram, Astrology and Dreams to help you discover who you are and how to navigate your life in this world.

*OPEN FOR TELETHERAPY*Choosing a therapist is tough! I know it can be really hard to decipher who you can trust and truly connect to. A healthy, authentic relationship between myself and my clients is a top priority, and I take the time to really nurture that dynamic. I have a passion for helping you connect to the parts of your life that need healing. Whether it be a struggle with your partner, family members, friendships - or difficulty managing your own anxiety and stress, I'm here to compassionately guide you. Based on your needs, I integrate evidence based practices (listed below!) that will support you in growth and healing.

Is something in your life not working? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, chronic pain? Are you stuck in a relationship that does not work or a job you don't like? I believe that therapy is a journey. I am here as your guide first in identifying what is keeping you stuck and then providing you the tools to move on. In so many ways we define who we are by our stories. And why not? They do contribute to who we are but often we can get so attached to them we can't move foward.

If you desire change and healing in areas of your life, I would love to walk alongside you in the counseling room to unpack your story and help you explore what that healing could look like. My aim is to provide a safe, compassionate, and authentic space for you to feel seen and known as you process your present and past. If you're hoping to address traumatic memories and PTSD symptoms, I also provide EMDR therapy as a specialized option for working through trauma and distressing experiences.

It’s exhausting, isn’t it? Some days are okay. Other days you end up spiraling and crying under your favorite blanket. It’s like the good doesn’t seem to last and there’s always some other problem coming your way. You’re so tired of feeling stuck in this never-ending cycle. You wonder, “Why me?" "I’m the problem, it’s me.” — Guess what? You’re not the problem. The problem’s the problem. I'm here to help you remember who you are, and what you’re capable of, beyond the challenges you’re facing.

Hello! My name is Camille. I am an LCSW and I am passionate about helping humans navigate all kinds of relationships, at all stages, beginning/entering the dating pool, honeymoon phase/settling in, developing/maintaining long lasting and meaningful relationships with people they love, working through challenges, and managing needs etc. I work towards helping people understand their own identity and how that impacts all aspect of their relationships such as; communication, trust, fidelity, trauma, family dynamics, sex and even the role mental health plays in our relationships. I hope to help you get relationship you want and deserve

Kimberly Ayres (she/her) is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. With experience in community mental health, dual diagnosis treatment, and children’s outpatient care, Kimberly is driven by a strong passion for quality mental health treatment that integrates a systemic view of a person and their concerns. In other words, she likes to explore how your culture, gender, ethnicity, family, friends, and various environments impact your mental health.

I serve people who are anxious, depressed, overwhelmed. They see it affects their ability to attain personal, business or relationship goals. It's hard to access their talents and strengths. I enjoy helping you find enhanced well-being and success in the direction you seek. My dual specialties in Bowen and EMDR Therapies help with inner stresses as well as relationship stresses. I find it a joy and privilege to watch my clients grow towards health through these amazing approaches. I look forward to learning what you want to accomplish through our work together at my comfortable office in North Park.

Allan is passionate about helping his clients find and explore their authentic selves in a judgment-free space. Allan is committed to helping with the issues you find most challenging-relationships, anxiety, depression, past hurts, life/religious transitions, personal growth, sexual health, or even unconscious obstacles that may be holding you back.

My clients will say that working with me has helped them on their path towards self-awareness and healing from their mental health challenges, like anxiety and depression. My clients will also say that they are using therapy to help them cope with the challenges of coming out as LGBTQ+ and learn how to embrace their authentic selves.