Psychodynamic Therapists in Bonsall, CA
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 9 years of experience. I believe treatment and therapy should be different for each individual depending on their preferences, background, beliefs, and personality. I frequently use compassion-focused techniques to help clients understand that they are worthy of happiness and love. I have been trained in EMDR Therapy, which is used to treat a wide variety of symptoms that stem from trauma or upsetting memories. I strive to help clients find the right balance of healthy behaviors and realistic thoughts through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 9 years of experience. I believe treatment and therapy should be different for each individual depending on their preferences, background, beliefs, and personality. I frequently use compassion-focused techniques to help clients understand that they are worthy of happiness and love. I have been trained in EMDR Therapy, which is used to treat a wide variety of symptoms that stem from trauma or upsetting memories. I strive to help clients find the right balance of healthy behaviors and realistic thoughts through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on altering negative thought patterns and behaviors, while Psychodynamic therapy delves into unconscious processes and past experiences to understand present difficulties.
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with seven years of experience, I've dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate the complexities of their inner lives. My specialization encompasses a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, and communication. My therapeutic approach is rooted in a client-centered philosophy, meaning I prioritize your unique experiences and perspectives, creating a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can freely explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on altering negative thought patterns and behaviors, while Psychodynamic therapy delves into unconscious processes and past experiences to understand present difficulties.
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with seven years of experience, I've dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate the complexities of their inner lives. My specialization encompasses a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, and communication. My therapeutic approach is rooted in a client-centered philosophy, meaning I prioritize your unique experiences and perspectives, creating a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can freely explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
Hi, my name if Kim Gunderson, and I have worked as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 23 years.
I have worked with middle school kids in a school setting, supervised incoming trainees at Cal State, University Fullerton, and have concurrently worked in private practice with a variety of individuals, couples, and families. You are the expert of you! I work collaboratively and aid in helping you identify underlying themes that may be adding to your distress.
Hi, my name if Kim Gunderson, and I have worked as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 23 years.
I have worked with middle school kids in a school setting, supervised incoming trainees at Cal State, University Fullerton, and have concurrently worked in private practice with a variety of individuals, couples, and families. You are the expert of you! I work collaboratively and aid in helping you identify underlying themes that may be adding to your distress.
Using a psychodynamic and somatic approach, I'll help you understand how past experiences shape your present reactions while also tuning into how stress shows up in your body.
Knowing firsthand how transformative therapy can be, I became a mental health clinician to help others uncover their inner strength and navigate life’s challenges. I hold a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT) from the University of San Francisco (2020), specializing in Counseling Psychology, and I support teens and adults (16+) facing anxiety, trauma, and identity-related concerns. I’m continually inspired by the resilience I witness as clients heal, gain clarity, and move toward lives that feel more grounded and aligned with who they truly are.
Using a psychodynamic and somatic approach, I'll help you understand how past experiences shape your present reactions while also tuning into how stress shows up in your body.
Knowing firsthand how transformative therapy can be, I became a mental health clinician to help others uncover their inner strength and navigate life’s challenges. I hold a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT) from the University of San Francisco (2020), specializing in Counseling Psychology, and I support teens and adults (16+) facing anxiety, trauma, and identity-related concerns. I’m continually inspired by the resilience I witness as clients heal, gain clarity, and move toward lives that feel more grounded and aligned with who they truly are.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. Therapy can be a vital component as individuals navigate through life. I provide an empathetic, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment where clients can navigate challenges, increase self-understanding and awareness, decrease distressing symptoms, and reach their full potential.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. Therapy can be a vital component as individuals navigate through life. I provide an empathetic, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment where clients can navigate challenges, increase self-understanding and awareness, decrease distressing symptoms, and reach their full potential.
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I have been practicing for two decades. I enjoy working with people to help them achieve their goals and live their lives to the fullest. I use an eclectic approach to therapy as this helps me adapt my approach to meet your individual needs. My focus in therapy is meeting the needs and goals of the client. Therapy is driven by the client. I communicate openly and honestly. In therapy, I work to help identify goals and reduce barriers to meeting them.
I have been practicing for two decades. I enjoy working with people to help them achieve their goals and live their lives to the fullest. I use an eclectic approach to therapy as this helps me adapt my approach to meet your individual needs. My focus in therapy is meeting the needs and goals of the client. Therapy is driven by the client. I communicate openly and honestly. In therapy, I work to help identify goals and reduce barriers to meeting them.
You may feel disconnected from your body, stuck in patterns around intimacy, or carrying the weight of past sexual experiences that continue to affect your relationships today. Whether you’re struggling with sexual trauma, pain during sex such as vaginismus, erectile dysfunction, desire differences, or feelings of shame around sexuality—you’re not alone, and your body is not broken.
I specialize in intimacy and sexual health, helping individuals work through sexual trauma, past assault, compulsive sexual behaviors, and challenges around desire, identity, and connection. My approach is trauma-informed and grounded in understanding
You may feel disconnected from your body, stuck in patterns around intimacy, or carrying the weight of past sexual experiences that continue to affect your relationships today. Whether you’re struggling with sexual trauma, pain during sex such as vaginismus, erectile dysfunction, desire differences, or feelings of shame around sexuality—you’re not alone, and your body is not broken.
I specialize in intimacy and sexual health, helping individuals work through sexual trauma, past assault, compulsive sexual behaviors, and challenges around desire, identity, and connection. My approach is trauma-informed and grounded in understanding
During my career in community mental health, I treated mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, chronic trauma, burnout, family and interpersonal issues, cultural issues/racial trauma, grief, OCD, panic disorders, personality disorders, phobias, sexual trauma, domestic violence, chronic stress, women's issues, parenting and child-parent relationship issues, blended family issues, work and school stressors, and social anxiety.
During my career in community mental health, I treated mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, chronic trauma, burnout, family and interpersonal issues, cultural issues/racial trauma, grief, OCD, panic disorders, personality disorders, phobias, sexual trauma, domestic violence, chronic stress, women's issues, parenting and child-parent relationship issues, blended family issues, work and school stressors, and social anxiety.
Hi there, I'm Kelly! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of California, Utah, and Maine. As your therapist I will support you in building the skills you need to navigate everyday life stressors. I have years of experience working in the areas of anxiety, trauma, suicidality, depression, PTSD, adjustment disorder, and relationship issues. I also have had the opportunity to work in diverse settings both inpatient and outpatient programs, long and short term, and with various populations of different cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Hi there, I'm Kelly! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of California, Utah, and Maine. As your therapist I will support you in building the skills you need to navigate everyday life stressors. I have years of experience working in the areas of anxiety, trauma, suicidality, depression, PTSD, adjustment disorder, and relationship issues. I also have had the opportunity to work in diverse settings both inpatient and outpatient programs, long and short term, and with various populations of different cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
A multi-disciplinary group of males and females, CA state licensed Psychologists and Therapists, female and male.
A multi-disciplinary group of males and females, CA state licensed Psychologists and Therapists, female and male.
Rooted in trauma-informed care using a Psychodynamic approach that blends with EMDR, IFS, and Somatic Work.
Clients often come to me feeling “stuck” between wanting closeness and needing protection. Therapy with me is not about pushing or fixing—it’s about understanding your patterns, restoring internal trust, and creating more ease in how you relate to yourself and others. I hold space for the full range of your story- both the pain and the strength. I see therapy as a co-created space where we untangle survival strategies that no longer serve you. I'm rooted in the depth of soul-work, exploration, and mind-body principles. Your story isn't finished, it's about to get powerful! Let’s get started!
Rooted in trauma-informed care using a Psychodynamic approach that blends with EMDR, IFS, and Somatic Work.
Clients often come to me feeling “stuck” between wanting closeness and needing protection. Therapy with me is not about pushing or fixing—it’s about understanding your patterns, restoring internal trust, and creating more ease in how you relate to yourself and others. I hold space for the full range of your story- both the pain and the strength. I see therapy as a co-created space where we untangle survival strategies that no longer serve you. I'm rooted in the depth of soul-work, exploration, and mind-body principles. Your story isn't finished, it's about to get powerful! Let’s get started!
My approach blends cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and solution-focused strategies tailored to your unique goals.
With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in narcissistic abuse recovery, anxiety, depression, relationships, and personal development. I have particular expertise in helping clients heal from relationships involving narcissistic personality traits and manage challenging family dynamics.
My approach blends cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and solution-focused strategies tailored to your unique goals.
With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in narcissistic abuse recovery, anxiety, depression, relationships, and personal development. I have particular expertise in helping clients heal from relationships involving narcissistic personality traits and manage challenging family dynamics.
Relational and flexible therapy for people whose bodies and brains have been misunderstood, dismissed, or disbelieved. When you go to bed at night, you wonder how you are going to feel the next morning. Will you wake up and immediately start bargaining with your body? Will you intend to start your morning routine and somehow end up doing everything except that? You wake up and still try. You push through, put on your mask, and hold it together…even when your brain won't load or you've already spent everything you had just getting out of bed. The shame creeps in before the day has even started. Why is this so hard?
Relational and flexible therapy for people whose bodies and brains have been misunderstood, dismissed, or disbelieved. When you go to bed at night, you wonder how you are going to feel the next morning. Will you wake up and immediately start bargaining with your body? Will you intend to start your morning routine and somehow end up doing everything except that? You wake up and still try. You push through, put on your mask, and hold it together…even when your brain won't load or you've already spent everything you had just getting out of bed. The shame creeps in before the day has even started. Why is this so hard?
I draw from a diverse range of methodologies, including client-centered, psychodynamic, attachment, cognitive-behavioral, compassion-focused, and trauma-focused approaches.
I help individuals transform their lives through holistic healing, empathetic communication, intuitive problem-solving, and psychological principles. By combining my expertise in mental health with holistic healing methods and intuitive insights I help people overcome their trauma, anxiety, and depression. With over 28 years of experience as a psychologist, I am passionate about guiding individuals to acknowledge and understand their negative emotions and repressed feelings, facilitating the resolution of internal psychological conflicts. My goal is to empower clients to foster self-awareness and cultivate healthier thought patterns
I draw from a diverse range of methodologies, including client-centered, psychodynamic, attachment, cognitive-behavioral, compassion-focused, and trauma-focused approaches.
I help individuals transform their lives through holistic healing, empathetic communication, intuitive problem-solving, and psychological principles. By combining my expertise in mental health with holistic healing methods and intuitive insights I help people overcome their trauma, anxiety, and depression. With over 28 years of experience as a psychologist, I am passionate about guiding individuals to acknowledge and understand their negative emotions and repressed feelings, facilitating the resolution of internal psychological conflicts. My goal is to empower clients to foster self-awareness and cultivate healthier thought patterns
Hi, my name is Lynda Onyshko, and I'm based in Ventura County and working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adolescents, pre-teens, and adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, anger management, and relationship issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance therapy to help my clients make the most progress, start feeling better, and start the road to recovery! I work to build a powerful relationship between us with active listening. Setting goals include building communication skills to interact with you in a positive way.
Hi, my name is Lynda Onyshko, and I'm based in Ventura County and working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adolescents, pre-teens, and adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, anger management, and relationship issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance therapy to help my clients make the most progress, start feeling better, and start the road to recovery! I work to build a powerful relationship between us with active listening. Setting goals include building communication skills to interact with you in a positive way.
I am an LCSW in California. I grew up in Brazil and moved to California to pursue my career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I truly believe that due to life challenges, stressful jobs, careers, and busy lifestyles, it's very easy to dismiss our inner voice. That is the voice that wants to be heard, tell us about our emotions and hurdles. Allowing your inner voice to be heard will empower you to embrace the beautiful journey of self-discovery. I am here to assist you in creating goals, adjusting to a new life or career, and managing depression and anxiety in challenging times.
I am an LCSW in California. I grew up in Brazil and moved to California to pursue my career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I truly believe that due to life challenges, stressful jobs, careers, and busy lifestyles, it's very easy to dismiss our inner voice. That is the voice that wants to be heard, tell us about our emotions and hurdles. Allowing your inner voice to be heard will empower you to embrace the beautiful journey of self-discovery. I am here to assist you in creating goals, adjusting to a new life or career, and managing depression and anxiety in challenging times.
My approach is eclectic, meaning I draw from different evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness.
Hi there, I'm Mariam! I am a licensed Psychologist. Through my clinical work, I aim to help people feel more like themselves again... especially when life feels heavy or disconnected. I’m drawn to exploring the deeper layers of what people carry, how past experiences shape how we see ourselves, and how we move through the world. In our work together, my goal is to offer a space where you can be real, feel understood, and start making sense of things at your own pace. You don’t have to have it all figured out (none of us do), but you can pick up the momentum that will make that meaningful difference!
My approach is eclectic, meaning I draw from different evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness.
Hi there, I'm Mariam! I am a licensed Psychologist. Through my clinical work, I aim to help people feel more like themselves again... especially when life feels heavy or disconnected. I’m drawn to exploring the deeper layers of what people carry, how past experiences shape how we see ourselves, and how we move through the world. In our work together, my goal is to offer a space where you can be real, feel understood, and start making sense of things at your own pace. You don’t have to have it all figured out (none of us do), but you can pick up the momentum that will make that meaningful difference!
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and love working with individuals and couples. I believe that everyone desires connection and wants to be heard. I also believe actually receiving it and having a desire are vastly different. Most of us find the "one," then life happens, careers kick off, kids, and before we know it the connection has been lost. We feel stuck, lost, and like it's impossible to get it back to that feeling. My job is to help you to identify those stuck places and develop new experiences that propel you forward in the relationship and better equip you when similar feelings of disconnection arise.
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and love working with individuals and couples. I believe that everyone desires connection and wants to be heard. I also believe actually receiving it and having a desire are vastly different. Most of us find the "one," then life happens, careers kick off, kids, and before we know it the connection has been lost. We feel stuck, lost, and like it's impossible to get it back to that feeling. My job is to help you to identify those stuck places and develop new experiences that propel you forward in the relationship and better equip you when similar feelings of disconnection arise.
Finding a good match is essential to successful therapy. I connect with clients by listening and exploring without judgement. Clients have told me they appreciate my compassion, finding it easy to talk with me about difficult issues.
I have a reputation as someone who helps parents- especially with ADHD, school struggles, blended-family dynamics, and communication.
Therapy is a process of self-discovery where you learn why you do what you do, as well as how to change behaviors. Many hide their authentic self, conforming to the expectations of others. This process can assist you in becoming acquainted with your best self.
Finding a good match is essential to successful therapy. I connect with clients by listening and exploring without judgement. Clients have told me they appreciate my compassion, finding it easy to talk with me about difficult issues.
I have a reputation as someone who helps parents- especially with ADHD, school struggles, blended-family dynamics, and communication.
Therapy is a process of self-discovery where you learn why you do what you do, as well as how to change behaviors. Many hide their authentic self, conforming to the expectations of others. This process can assist you in becoming acquainted with your best self.
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.
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.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.