Miscarriage Therapists in Cardiff By The Sea, CA
As a psychologist, I believe that establishing a good working relationship with my client is first and foremost. I will support you to address your concerns, such as relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, work-life balance struggles, anxiety, depression, identity issues, just to name a few. In order to facilitate a meaningful change, my approach is specific to your needs and is based on over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I offer virtual and in-person traditional talk therapy, integrated therapy, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). We will collaborate together to decide which approach is best.
As a psychologist, I believe that establishing a good working relationship with my client is first and foremost. I will support you to address your concerns, such as relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, work-life balance struggles, anxiety, depression, identity issues, just to name a few. In order to facilitate a meaningful change, my approach is specific to your needs and is based on over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I offer virtual and in-person traditional talk therapy, integrated therapy, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). We will collaborate together to decide which approach is best.
I strive to provide a space where you feel safe to fully explore all parts of your emotional life. My hope is that therapy gives you an opportunity to genuinely better understand yourself and those you are closest to. I offer a compassionate, down-to-earth, and direct perspective. My approach is integrative and I incorporate different methods from therapeutic approaches that I find most helpful. To me, my role as a therapist is to support you in whatever it is that challenges you and your relationship, and to offer you the tools and perspective to find healing in your life.
I strive to provide a space where you feel safe to fully explore all parts of your emotional life. My hope is that therapy gives you an opportunity to genuinely better understand yourself and those you are closest to. I offer a compassionate, down-to-earth, and direct perspective. My approach is integrative and I incorporate different methods from therapeutic approaches that I find most helpful. To me, my role as a therapist is to support you in whatever it is that challenges you and your relationship, and to offer you the tools and perspective to find healing in your life.
When relationships feel strained or anxiety takes over, it can feel like you're constantly walking on eggshells—exhausted from trying to hold everything together. Maybe past trauma still echoes in the present, making it difficult to trust, connect, or feel safe in your own skin. I help individuals untangle these emotional knots and move toward clarity and confidence. I hold a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Dominguez Hills (2022) and draw from my experience in crisis centers and school-based settings to support people through life’s most difficult moments.
When relationships feel strained or anxiety takes over, it can feel like you're constantly walking on eggshells—exhausted from trying to hold everything together. Maybe past trauma still echoes in the present, making it difficult to trust, connect, or feel safe in your own skin. I help individuals untangle these emotional knots and move toward clarity and confidence. I hold a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Dominguez Hills (2022) and draw from my experience in crisis centers and school-based settings to support people through life’s most difficult moments.
You may appear to be functioning well on the outside, yet internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in painful relationship patterns. Many of my clients struggle with betrayal trauma, codependency, love addiction, emotional neglect, or the effects of addiction within the family. You might feel exhausted from repeating the same cycles, doubting your reality, or losing yourself while trying to care for others.
With 28 years as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer a structured, compassionate, and direct approach. My work focuses on developmental trauma, attachment repair, boundaries, self-worth, and relationshi
You may appear to be functioning well on the outside, yet internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in painful relationship patterns. Many of my clients struggle with betrayal trauma, codependency, love addiction, emotional neglect, or the effects of addiction within the family. You might feel exhausted from repeating the same cycles, doubting your reality, or losing yourself while trying to care for others.
With 28 years as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer a structured, compassionate, and direct approach. My work focuses on developmental trauma, attachment repair, boundaries, self-worth, and relationshi
Working through difficult experiences and emotions can be challenging. It can be even harder to make desired changes in ones life when certain patterns have been established for so long. I work hard to ensure that my clients feel safe and supported throughout this process. By creating a comfortable and lighthearted environment, individuals, families, and couples are able to gain some reprieve from the difficulties they are experiencing. This allows change to begin to occur in the lives of my clients.
Working through difficult experiences and emotions can be challenging. It can be even harder to make desired changes in ones life when certain patterns have been established for so long. I work hard to ensure that my clients feel safe and supported throughout this process. By creating a comfortable and lighthearted environment, individuals, families, and couples are able to gain some reprieve from the difficulties they are experiencing. This allows change to begin to occur in the lives of my clients.
I'm a somatic therapist who specializes in EMDR. The thing that sparks the most joy for me as a therapist is being the catalyst for positive change. A guide to help individuals find peace within themselves. I love being able to shed light on shadows that might have been overlooked, helping individuals and couples make permanent changes in order for them to reach their full potential, and live their best life. I believe that through our own introspection and deep work we can unlock a world of opportunities.
I'm a somatic therapist who specializes in EMDR. The thing that sparks the most joy for me as a therapist is being the catalyst for positive change. A guide to help individuals find peace within themselves. I love being able to shed light on shadows that might have been overlooked, helping individuals and couples make permanent changes in order for them to reach their full potential, and live their best life. I believe that through our own introspection and deep work we can unlock a world of opportunities.
Hi...my name is Mary T. Colmenares, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician, as well as a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor. I am located in San Diego, CA, and see clients in person or via teletherapy. I work with children, ages 3-17, as well as adults. I provide Play Therapy and a Client-Centered approach, which allows the client to share their story. I specialize in Grief Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, and the numerous life transitions that we all face. I find that children as well as adults often present with the above.
Hi...my name is Mary T. Colmenares, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician, as well as a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor. I am located in San Diego, CA, and see clients in person or via teletherapy. I work with children, ages 3-17, as well as adults. I provide Play Therapy and a Client-Centered approach, which allows the client to share their story. I specialize in Grief Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, and the numerous life transitions that we all face. I find that children as well as adults often present with the above.
If you are looking for help, you are not alone. Seeking therapy is not a sign of weakness, but a desire to get more out of life. Together, we can set you on a path to achieving the life you envision for yourself. I have over 15 years of experience guiding people through difficult times and helping them gain insight and develop coping skills so that they can move through their lives with confidence.
If you are looking for help, you are not alone. Seeking therapy is not a sign of weakness, but a desire to get more out of life. Together, we can set you on a path to achieving the life you envision for yourself. I have over 15 years of experience guiding people through difficult times and helping them gain insight and develop coping skills so that they can move through their lives with confidence.
If you've found yourself wondering, "Is this really all there is? Is this the life I imagined?" you're not alone. People describe coming to my office as feeling like a huge exhale to the heaviness of your week where time can slow down and you can redefine how you take care of yourself.
If you've found yourself wondering, "Is this really all there is? Is this the life I imagined?" you're not alone. People describe coming to my office as feeling like a huge exhale to the heaviness of your week where time can slow down and you can redefine how you take care of yourself.
Many of my clients approach me feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, and burnt out. I’m an experienced therapist who works well with individuals navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, and boundary setting. My approach is to provide you with a free and protected space to express difficult thoughts and feelings and to facilitate the emergence of your authentic self, helping you feel more whole.
Many of my clients approach me feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, and burnt out. I’m an experienced therapist who works well with individuals navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, and boundary setting. My approach is to provide you with a free and protected space to express difficult thoughts and feelings and to facilitate the emergence of your authentic self, helping you feel more whole.
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A Journey to a Healthier You...therapy is a journey to discovering a healthier self by developing a positive & healthy mind set. Learning how to deal with life issues and coping with them in an effective way. I help guide you through your personal journey of self growth and awareness. Allowing yourself grace and to breathe more easily. The psychotherapy approaches that I utilize in the counseling sessions are Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Mindfulness, Solution Focused and Psychodynamic therapies. I provide a nurturing and compassionate therapeutic environment with a client-centered approach.
A Journey to a Healthier You...therapy is a journey to discovering a healthier self by developing a positive & healthy mind set. Learning how to deal with life issues and coping with them in an effective way. I help guide you through your personal journey of self growth and awareness. Allowing yourself grace and to breathe more easily. The psychotherapy approaches that I utilize in the counseling sessions are Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Mindfulness, Solution Focused and Psychodynamic therapies. I provide a nurturing and compassionate therapeutic environment with a client-centered approach.
I believe our lived experiences and hopes for the future provide us with insights to help understand our pain, joy, struggles, triumphs, and deepest questions. The late poet and essayist Audre Lorde reminds us that "our feelings are our most genuine paths to knowledge." Using an intersectional, decolonial, and trauma-informed framework, I embark on a collaborative journey with clients who want to reflect on their experiences, and process symptoms, survival responses, and underlying beliefs related to grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
I believe our lived experiences and hopes for the future provide us with insights to help understand our pain, joy, struggles, triumphs, and deepest questions. The late poet and essayist Audre Lorde reminds us that "our feelings are our most genuine paths to knowledge." Using an intersectional, decolonial, and trauma-informed framework, I embark on a collaborative journey with clients who want to reflect on their experiences, and process symptoms, survival responses, and underlying beliefs related to grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Welcome! You or someone you know may be experiencing stress in your life or feeling stuck; there may be things that are getting in the way of you living your best life. I can help you develop strategies and higher levels of awareness to increase your sense of well-being so you can work on unleashing your potential. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California. I provide individual virtual appointments. My approach is warm, understanding, empowering, strengths-based, and individualized to the needs of each of my clients I integrate advanced evidence-based approaches to help you reach your goals.
Welcome! You or someone you know may be experiencing stress in your life or feeling stuck; there may be things that are getting in the way of you living your best life. I can help you develop strategies and higher levels of awareness to increase your sense of well-being so you can work on unleashing your potential. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California. I provide individual virtual appointments. My approach is warm, understanding, empowering, strengths-based, and individualized to the needs of each of my clients I integrate advanced evidence-based approaches to help you reach your goals.
Life can become overwhelming, especially for women dealing with anxiety, stress, and specific women's issues. These challenges can leave you feeling trapped, constantly on edge, and struggling to cope with daily tasks. My focus is on helping women navigate these difficulties, providing a supportive space where you can regain control and improve your quality of life. Together, we can work towards relief and resilience, addressing your unique needs and fostering personal growth.
Life can become overwhelming, especially for women dealing with anxiety, stress, and specific women's issues. These challenges can leave you feeling trapped, constantly on edge, and struggling to cope with daily tasks. My focus is on helping women navigate these difficulties, providing a supportive space where you can regain control and improve your quality of life. Together, we can work towards relief and resilience, addressing your unique needs and fostering personal growth.
I work with adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of where to go next. Together, we'll explore what's getting in the way while building insight, resilience, and a path toward healing. I also support clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, neurodivergence, relationship concerns, identity exploration, LGBTQIA+ experiences, anger, and mild substance use concerns.
I work with adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of where to go next. Together, we'll explore what's getting in the way while building insight, resilience, and a path toward healing. I also support clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, neurodivergence, relationship concerns, identity exploration, LGBTQIA+ experiences, anger, and mild substance use concerns.
I provide compassionate, research-informed therapy for couples and individuals facing relationship stress, communication and intimacy challenges, anxiety, and perinatal/postpartum mental health issues. In couples counseling, I help partners strengthen connections, resolve conflict, and deepen intimacy. For families, I provide practical parenting tools and support navigating anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders. For individuals I offer tailored approaches that teach practical tools to manage difficult emotions, increase resilience, and improve overall well-being.
I provide compassionate, research-informed therapy for couples and individuals facing relationship stress, communication and intimacy challenges, anxiety, and perinatal/postpartum mental health issues. In couples counseling, I help partners strengthen connections, resolve conflict, and deepen intimacy. For families, I provide practical parenting tools and support navigating anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders. For individuals I offer tailored approaches that teach practical tools to manage difficult emotions, increase resilience, and improve overall well-being.
Life can feel heavy with grief, sadness, anxiety, relationship struggles, or just a sense that something is missing. If you're tired of trying to "push through" alone - I'm here. My aim is to help you find clarity, confidence, and connection. My style is compassionate yet gently direct, with a focus on honest insight, empowerment, and meaningful growth. I have worked in diverse environments, from correctional facilities to substance rehabilitation centers to the Department of Veterans Affairs, which helps me bring a grounded, experienced, and culturally sensitive perspective to patients with a wide variety of needs.
Life can feel heavy with grief, sadness, anxiety, relationship struggles, or just a sense that something is missing. If you're tired of trying to "push through" alone - I'm here. My aim is to help you find clarity, confidence, and connection. My style is compassionate yet gently direct, with a focus on honest insight, empowerment, and meaningful growth. I have worked in diverse environments, from correctional facilities to substance rehabilitation centers to the Department of Veterans Affairs, which helps me bring a grounded, experienced, and culturally sensitive perspective to patients with a wide variety of needs.
The relationship you build will shape the life you live. Whether you are preparing for marriage, navigating challenges in an established partnership, or adjusting to pregnancy or early parenthood, these moments carry lasting impact. Many thoughtful, accomplished couples seek support not because something is “wrong,” but because they want clarity, alignment, and a strong foundation for the future they are building. At the Center for Healthy Marriage, we help couples slow down, gain perspective, and address what truly matters during pivotal seasons of life.
The relationship you build will shape the life you live. Whether you are preparing for marriage, navigating challenges in an established partnership, or adjusting to pregnancy or early parenthood, these moments carry lasting impact. Many thoughtful, accomplished couples seek support not because something is “wrong,” but because they want clarity, alignment, and a strong foundation for the future they are building. At the Center for Healthy Marriage, we help couples slow down, gain perspective, and address what truly matters during pivotal seasons of life.
Dr. McKnight uses a bio-psycho-social model which looks at how biological, psychological, and social (or interpersonal) processes interact in each individual's life. She notes that “Wellness involves the mind and the body”. Her work incorporates how your unique personality and past experiences have influenced your life and how you view the world, as well as what is currently keeping your problems from being resolved and how to get past them. Her goal is to tailor an approach that works best for each unique individual through a collaborative discussion of your goals and needs.
Dr. McKnight uses a bio-psycho-social model which looks at how biological, psychological, and social (or interpersonal) processes interact in each individual's life. She notes that “Wellness involves the mind and the body”. Her work incorporates how your unique personality and past experiences have influenced your life and how you view the world, as well as what is currently keeping your problems from being resolved and how to get past them. Her goal is to tailor an approach that works best for each unique individual through a collaborative discussion of your goals and needs.
My approach to providing therapy is modeled through a strength-based approach, open communication and space for growth. I believe in connection, collaboration and goals for your therapy journey. I hope to create a comfortable pace with a sprinkle of humor. Growth is important as well as transparency, and I invite you to express your needs during this time to ensure your therapy goals are met with a sense of empowerment and hope. Therapy does not have to be hard.
My approach to providing therapy is modeled through a strength-based approach, open communication and space for growth. I believe in connection, collaboration and goals for your therapy journey. I hope to create a comfortable pace with a sprinkle of humor. Growth is important as well as transparency, and I invite you to express your needs during this time to ensure your therapy goals are met with a sense of empowerment and hope. Therapy does not have to be hard.
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FAQ - Miscarriage Counseling
How do I know if I need therapy after pregnancy loss?
Pregnancy loss can bring intense emotional and physical changes. While there is no “right” way to feel afterward, many people experience deep sadness, anxiety, anger, guilt, or numbness. These reactions are common, especially in the days and weeks after a loss. However, if these feelings begin to interfere with daily life, relationships, sleep, work, or your ability to care for yourself, therapy may be helpful. Therapy may also be a good next step if you feel stuck in guilt or self-blame, or if your grief feels overwhelming or prolonged. Most importantly, you do not have to wait for symptoms to feel severe to seek help. Therapy can provide support at any point after pregnancy loss and may also help with related concerns, such as anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or fear about a future pregnancy.
How can therapy help after miscarriage?
Therapy can offer a supportive space to process the grief, shock, anger, guilt, or numbness that may follow a miscarriage. A therapist can help validate the loss, support you in coping with painful reminders or memories, and reduce self-blame. Miscarriage and other forms of pregnancy loss can also increase the risk of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A therapist can help you understand your symptoms and provide targeted support based on what you are experiencing. Pregnancy loss can also affect relationships. Partners may grieve differently, which can lead to misunderstanding, emotional distance, or conflict. Therapy can help individuals or couples communicate more openly, understand each other’s reactions, and support each other through the loss.
What therapeutic approaches are used for pregnancy loss?
The best therapeutic approach depends on what the person is struggling with most. If trauma symptoms are a major concern, approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) may help people process distressing memories connected to the loss. If intrusive thoughts, guilt, or anxiety are the main concern, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help people identify painful thought patterns and develop coping strategies to manage them. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help people make space for painful emotions while reconnecting with their values.
Can couples therapy help after a pregnancy loss?
Couples therapy can be very helpful after pregnancy loss. Partners may experience the same loss in different ways; for instance, one person may want to talk about it often, while the other may cope by trying to move forward. These differences can create tension in a relationship, even when both people are grieving. A couples therapist can help partners better understand each other’s responses, communicate needs more clearly, and discuss next steps after the loss. This may include conversations about emotional support, intimacy, family boundaries, medical decisions, or whether and when to try for another pregnancy.