Aviva Brandes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
7 Endorsed
Let's Connect (619) 837-3534

Available both in-person and online
San Diego, CA 92108
Welcome!
Life can feel overwhelming, and sometimes it can be difficult to manage the weight of everything on our own. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or simply trying to navigate the challenges of everyday life, it’s important to know that you don’t have to face it alone.
As a therapist, I aim to create a warm, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and safe. Together, we can explore your thoughts and emotions at a pace that feels right for you, helping you develop the tools you need to feel more grounded and empowered.
It is within our vulnerability that lies our beauty and our strength. I hope and look forward to have the opportunity to work with you.
Call or Email Aviva Brandes now for a free 15 minute consultation - (619) 837-3534
Let's Connect (619) 837-3534

Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Meritain Health
- Out of Network
Aviva Brandes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 837-3534
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 159677 Aviva Brandes
Aviva Brandes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 837-3534
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Aviva Brandes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 837-3534
7 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Integrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Aviva Brandes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 837-3534