Art Therapy in Carlsbad, CA
It is my belief that offering my clients a nonjudgemental, warm, and safe platform is priority. I feel that safety with a clinician can facilitate comfortability, which lends to growth throughout the therapeutic process. I value building connections with my clients and offer an unconditional positive regard. I place initial focus on identification of contributing factors to symptoms and behaviors. Additional attention is placed on assimilation of healthy coping strategies and altering of maladaptive thoughts.
It is my belief that offering my clients a nonjudgemental, warm, and safe platform is priority. I feel that safety with a clinician can facilitate comfortability, which lends to growth throughout the therapeutic process. I value building connections with my clients and offer an unconditional positive regard. I place initial focus on identification of contributing factors to symptoms and behaviors. Additional attention is placed on assimilation of healthy coping strategies and altering of maladaptive thoughts.
Something feels off and you can't quite name it.
Maybe it's the anxiety that shows up without warning, tightening your chest before you even know why. Or the nagging sense that you're going through the motions, disconnected from yourself and the life you thought you'd be living by now. You might recognize the patterns: the self-doubt, the self-sabotage, the same loops playing out no matter how hard you try to break free. And you wonder why knowing about them isn't enough to change them.
You're not broken. But you may be carrying more than you've had real support to process.
Something feels off and you can't quite name it.
Maybe it's the anxiety that shows up without warning, tightening your chest before you even know why. Or the nagging sense that you're going through the motions, disconnected from yourself and the life you thought you'd be living by now. You might recognize the patterns: the self-doubt, the self-sabotage, the same loops playing out no matter how hard you try to break free. And you wonder why knowing about them isn't enough to change them.
You're not broken. But you may be carrying more than you've had real support to process.
Hello! I'm Jordan, an AMFT 148250, supervised by Jessica Anderson, LCSW 61295. I provide a warm, collaborative space to help you navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or life transitions. My approach integrates Depth and Archetypal Psychology with insight-oriented therapy and somatic awareness, helping you understand emotional patterns and build resilience. I am dedicated to offering compassionate, nonjudgmental support as you work toward your personal goals and a more fulfilling life.
Hello! I'm Jordan, an AMFT 148250, supervised by Jessica Anderson, LCSW 61295. I provide a warm, collaborative space to help you navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or life transitions. My approach integrates Depth and Archetypal Psychology with insight-oriented therapy and somatic awareness, helping you understand emotional patterns and build resilience. I am dedicated to offering compassionate, nonjudgmental support as you work toward your personal goals and a more fulfilling life.
Art and play are tools I bring into therapy to help individuals tap into their creativity, allow them to express themselves, and unlock growth through a fun and supportive environment.
My hope is to provide a welcoming and healing environment to support each individual’s unique and authentic journey. With my experience in school-based therapy serving children, adolescents, adults, and families, I am dedicated to promoting growth, resilience, and well-being.
Art and play are tools I bring into therapy to help individuals tap into their creativity, allow them to express themselves, and unlock growth through a fun and supportive environment.
My hope is to provide a welcoming and healing environment to support each individual’s unique and authentic journey. With my experience in school-based therapy serving children, adolescents, adults, and families, I am dedicated to promoting growth, resilience, and well-being.
Do you ever feel like your life is stuck on repeat? Time to rewrite your story.
I work with individuals and couples who are tired of having the same conversations and ending up right back where they started. They may feel stuck in relationship patterns, major life transitions, or ways of thinking and reacting that aren’t working anymore. My approach is direct, collaborative, and focused on helping clients identify what’s keeping them stuck and actually change what’s not working.
I am an in-network provider with Aetna, Cigna, and Carelon for individual therapy clients only. All couples session are private pay only.
Do you ever feel like your life is stuck on repeat? Time to rewrite your story.
I work with individuals and couples who are tired of having the same conversations and ending up right back where they started. They may feel stuck in relationship patterns, major life transitions, or ways of thinking and reacting that aren’t working anymore. My approach is direct, collaborative, and focused on helping clients identify what’s keeping them stuck and actually change what’s not working.
I am an in-network provider with Aetna, Cigna, and Carelon for individual therapy clients only. All couples session are private pay only.
I utilize EMDR, mindfulness, sandtray and art therapy.
Together we will focus on identifying the underlying root issues. I will support you as you heal unhealthy cycles and patterns in their life, strengthen relationships and live more authentically. As a therapist I am passionate about helping people gain a deep understanding of themselves. Deep understanding and insight is an essential component of change.
I utilize EMDR, mindfulness, sandtray and art therapy.
Together we will focus on identifying the underlying root issues. I will support you as you heal unhealthy cycles and patterns in their life, strengthen relationships and live more authentically. As a therapist I am passionate about helping people gain a deep understanding of themselves. Deep understanding and insight is an essential component of change.
Hello! I am Hallie. I specialize in children, more specifically play therapy, tweens and teens, adult and pediatric OCD/BFRBs, perinatal mental health, and trauma related disorders. I am a psychotherapist located in San Diego and Orange County, CA and offers virtual therapy in Minnesota, who brings 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. You came across my profile because either yourself or loved one is in need of help. Reaching out takes a significant amount of courage, and I am glad you did. I am here to offer my help and support.
Hello! I am Hallie. I specialize in children, more specifically play therapy, tweens and teens, adult and pediatric OCD/BFRBs, perinatal mental health, and trauma related disorders. I am a psychotherapist located in San Diego and Orange County, CA and offers virtual therapy in Minnesota, who brings 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. You came across my profile because either yourself or loved one is in need of help. Reaching out takes a significant amount of courage, and I am glad you did. I am here to offer my help and support.
Karisa Kloscak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC, SEP, RYT-200, EAP
4 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Karisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor in AZ and CA as well as a Yoga Teacher and Equine Assisted Psychotherapist specializing in trauma and crisis resolution models. She started her career in community mental health working with the Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) population. She currently works with all levels of mental health. Feeling comfortable with your therapist is crucial to the healing process. Her intention is to support clients by providing a safe and nurturing environment to allow for trauma resolution.
Karisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor in AZ and CA as well as a Yoga Teacher and Equine Assisted Psychotherapist specializing in trauma and crisis resolution models. She started her career in community mental health working with the Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) population. She currently works with all levels of mental health. Feeling comfortable with your therapist is crucial to the healing process. Her intention is to support clients by providing a safe and nurturing environment to allow for trauma resolution.
I am a licensed psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. I employ evidence-based and collaborative approaches to help individuals and families achieve their mental health goals. I specialize in treating a variety of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress-related issues, grief and loss, relational wounds, as well as ADHD and challenges with executive functioning. I strongly value providing compassionate mental health care that is culturally sensitive and focused on individual strengths.
I am a licensed psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. I employ evidence-based and collaborative approaches to help individuals and families achieve their mental health goals. I specialize in treating a variety of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress-related issues, grief and loss, relational wounds, as well as ADHD and challenges with executive functioning. I strongly value providing compassionate mental health care that is culturally sensitive and focused on individual strengths.
Susan C Dorswitt
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
5 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Waitlist for new clients
I work closely with women navigating the painful and complex dynamics of abusive relationships, whether you’re currently in one, preparing to leave, or healing from past experiences, including childhood abuse.
I also work within the neurodivergent community, supporting both children and adults, with a particular focus on ADHD and autism. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, honoring your unique way of thinking, feeling, and being in the world.
I work closely with women navigating the painful and complex dynamics of abusive relationships, whether you’re currently in one, preparing to leave, or healing from past experiences, including childhood abuse.
I also work within the neurodivergent community, supporting both children and adults, with a particular focus on ADHD and autism. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, honoring your unique way of thinking, feeling, and being in the world.
My treatment types are most influenced by CBT, Trauma Focused CBT, IFS (Parts Work), DBT, ACT, Gottman Method (couples work), Attachment theories, and Art Therapy.
Are you longing for a deeper sense of self and struggling to identify or voice your own needs? Falling back into old patterns of thinking or behaving that derails your relationships or trigger diminished feelings of self worth? Are you struggling to connect intimately with your partner and can't find the words to talk it about it without shame, blame or conflict? Do you struggle to feel connected to people in your life, feel isolated, or overly anxious? When trauma or past experiences are the building blocks of unhelpful core beliefs, it's time to get to know and decenter the parts of you that hold you back from being truly self-led
My treatment types are most influenced by CBT, Trauma Focused CBT, IFS (Parts Work), DBT, ACT, Gottman Method (couples work), Attachment theories, and Art Therapy.
Are you longing for a deeper sense of self and struggling to identify or voice your own needs? Falling back into old patterns of thinking or behaving that derails your relationships or trigger diminished feelings of self worth? Are you struggling to connect intimately with your partner and can't find the words to talk it about it without shame, blame or conflict? Do you struggle to feel connected to people in your life, feel isolated, or overly anxious? When trauma or past experiences are the building blocks of unhelpful core beliefs, it's time to get to know and decenter the parts of you that hold you back from being truly self-led
We specialize in psychological and educational testing for individuals across the lifespan. We provide testing for ADHD/ADD, learning disorders, Autism/Asperger's disorder, dementia evaluations, traumatic brain injury evaluations, neuropsychological testing, substance abuse evaluations, trauma assessments, career assessments, and personality assessments. Our testing assessments evaluate IQ, memory, executive functioning, academic achievement, language, trauma symptomology and psychological/emotional functioning.
We specialize in psychological and educational testing for individuals across the lifespan. We provide testing for ADHD/ADD, learning disorders, Autism/Asperger's disorder, dementia evaluations, traumatic brain injury evaluations, neuropsychological testing, substance abuse evaluations, trauma assessments, career assessments, and personality assessments. Our testing assessments evaluate IQ, memory, executive functioning, academic achievement, language, trauma symptomology and psychological/emotional functioning.
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, families, and adults. Whether you are having a crisis, struggling with a mental health diagnosis, need emotional support or want to have a better understanding of yourself and your relationships, I will help you determine how to deal with these issues. I have worked in a variety of settings including residential treatment, outpatient services, school settings, victims of crime, and the department of defense. I have extensive experience with assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in the areas of crisis intervention, addiction, mood disorders, and parenting issues.
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, families, and adults. Whether you are having a crisis, struggling with a mental health diagnosis, need emotional support or want to have a better understanding of yourself and your relationships, I will help you determine how to deal with these issues. I have worked in a variety of settings including residential treatment, outpatient services, school settings, victims of crime, and the department of defense. I have extensive experience with assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in the areas of crisis intervention, addiction, mood disorders, and parenting issues.
At The Village Lighthouse, we know that learning and development look different for every child, teen, and adult. Whether your child is struggling in school or you're seeking answers about your own learning or emotional needs, we’re here to help guide the way.
Our team includes Licensed Educational Psychologists and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), allowing us to support not only learning needs but also emotional well-being. We specialize in working with trauma and use evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices.
At The Village Lighthouse, we know that learning and development look different for every child, teen, and adult. Whether your child is struggling in school or you're seeking answers about your own learning or emotional needs, we’re here to help guide the way.
Our team includes Licensed Educational Psychologists and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), allowing us to support not only learning needs but also emotional well-being. We specialize in working with trauma and use evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices.
My goal is to help my clients break free from pain and become the most authentic, confident and content version of themselves. I know how it feels to be stuck in pain, and I know how amazing and life changing it feels to find a way out. I believe that this process is what builds beautiful, strong resilient people. My mission is to guide clients along the path of self-discovery and resilience building that best suits their unique needs.
My approach is a unique blend of modalities including Experiential, Humanistic, IFS, CBT, and Holistic Psychology.
My goal is to help my clients break free from pain and become the most authentic, confident and content version of themselves. I know how it feels to be stuck in pain, and I know how amazing and life changing it feels to find a way out. I believe that this process is what builds beautiful, strong resilient people. My mission is to guide clients along the path of self-discovery and resilience building that best suits their unique needs.
My approach is a unique blend of modalities including Experiential, Humanistic, IFS, CBT, and Holistic Psychology.
Life can be overwhelming, heavy, and out of control, making it difficult to see a way forward. Therapy offers a gentle space to reflect on your life, restore balance, and strengthen emotional endurance so you can move forward with greater clarity and hope. Inner peace does not simply appear; it is something you nurture each day with intention and practice, allowing calm to take root in your body, mind, and heart. Together, we can uncover what matters most to you and the kind of emotional life you hope to create.
Life can be overwhelming, heavy, and out of control, making it difficult to see a way forward. Therapy offers a gentle space to reflect on your life, restore balance, and strengthen emotional endurance so you can move forward with greater clarity and hope. Inner peace does not simply appear; it is something you nurture each day with intention and practice, allowing calm to take root in your body, mind, and heart. Together, we can uncover what matters most to you and the kind of emotional life you hope to create.
Do you find yourself holding everything together, striving to do things “right,” or wondering if you're ever good enough? Maybe you're navigating a major life transition, a new relationship, career change, or uncertainty about what comes next. You may find it difficult to slow down, understand what you're feeling, or communicate your emotions and needs in relationships. You want a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported as you make sense of yourself and what you truly need.
Do you find yourself holding everything together, striving to do things “right,” or wondering if you're ever good enough? Maybe you're navigating a major life transition, a new relationship, career change, or uncertainty about what comes next. You may find it difficult to slow down, understand what you're feeling, or communicate your emotions and needs in relationships. You want a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported as you make sense of yourself and what you truly need.
I believe anyone and everyone can benefit from therapy, whether you are an individual experiencing symptoms, a couple who seeks support in your relationship, or a family unit that desires change. I am passionate about helping clients identify problem areas, understand their history, and develop healthy perceptions and behaviors.
I believe anyone and everyone can benefit from therapy, whether you are an individual experiencing symptoms, a couple who seeks support in your relationship, or a family unit that desires change. I am passionate about helping clients identify problem areas, understand their history, and develop healthy perceptions and behaviors.
In my work with clients, I combine elements of practice that have been shown to reduce or alleviate anxiety and depression related symptoms—such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma interventions like Brainspotting, mindfulness and gratitude practices, and creative art interventions.
Welcome! I’m a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in anxiety and depressive disorders as well as maternal issues. I have witnessed the truly transformative power of therapy helping clients reclaim their joy. I've helped clients with relational issues, major life transitions, parenting challenges, trauma, grief and loss, and maternal issues like adoption and miscarriage.
In my work with clients, I combine elements of practice that have been shown to reduce or alleviate anxiety and depression related symptoms—such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma interventions like Brainspotting, mindfulness and gratitude practices, and creative art interventions.
Welcome! I’m a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in anxiety and depressive disorders as well as maternal issues. I have witnessed the truly transformative power of therapy helping clients reclaim their joy. I've helped clients with relational issues, major life transitions, parenting challenges, trauma, grief and loss, and maternal issues like adoption and miscarriage.
I graduated from the University of Luton in England and continued her education, earning her Master’s Degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from the University of Phoenix. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a background in crisis intervention. I began my career as an MFT, working in an emergency shelter program for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking with substance abuse and severe mental health issues. I provided individual and group therapy in residential and outpatient transitional housing programs.
I graduated from the University of Luton in England and continued her education, earning her Master’s Degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from the University of Phoenix. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a background in crisis intervention. I began my career as an MFT, working in an emergency shelter program for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking with substance abuse and severe mental health issues. I provided individual and group therapy in residential and outpatient transitional housing programs.
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Art Therapy
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.