Behavioral Issues Therapists in Carlsbad, CA

You may feel stuck, anxious, depressed, or hopeless. However, just the courage to take the first step in knowing you want to experience your life differently takes strength. I work with my clients to expand that strength in a safe environment. When struggling with a family or friend relationship, or when experiencing increased stress from some changing circumstances in life, often unhealed issues start to surface. Now we really need support. These times are actually the ones where the most healing can occur.

A bit about me, I am passionate about helping teenagers, young adults, and adults who are looking to learn, process, reduce, navigate, and manage the following struggles/issues: stress and anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and self-harm, healthy relationships, low self-esteem, anger, loss of a loved one, difficult life transitions, and communication. I also have an intimate knowledge of the LDS faith/culture and can provide support and help to navigate faith crises while remaining in the faith and/or transitioning down a new spiritual path.

First, I strive to create a safe environment where the client feels heard, understood and supported. The compasionate use of 'unconditional positive regard' guides my work. This is a well proven healing factor in the therapeutic relationship. I believe my clients grow strongest by finding their own path through their unique inner landscape.

I have over 20 years of experience in helping individuals, couples and families move through the anger, hurt and fear often associated with difficult life transitions. I believe that while we cannot directly change events that happen in our lives, most of us can learn to change our perceptions about these issues.

As your family therapist will work you and your child to process and thrive pass difficult life events. I utilize interventions based in the principles of Theraplay and EMDR to nurture a deeper sense of self-compassion and improve connections to the most important people in their lives. These interventions integrated with the power of play allows both parent and child to engage in foundational aspects of attachment and provides the pair with powerful experiential change

Do you struggle with finding work-life balance or struggle to get started and stay focused in a way that affects your day-to-day life in at work and home? Do you feel disappointed or frustrated by a never ending to-do list and feeling unable to meet the standards set by yourself and others? Do you wonder if your ability to focus and manage stress could get better? Now more than ever, neurodiverse people who receive a diagnosis later in life are feeling overwhelmed by how to grieve their past of not knowing about their brain functioning and what skills are needed to live a more fulfilling life in the present and future.

My name is Claudia Acosta Canela, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I work with individuals (adolescents and adults), and families. I utilize a mixture of different therapeutic approaches in order to help meet the needs of each client I work with. My approach is based on understanding that each client is unique and will receive the most benefit from treatment that is tailored to their needs. I work to help my clients navigate challenges, strengthen their skills, and develop a more positive outlook on life.

Distressing thoughts and memories can keep us feeling like we are stranded in the past. Every time we have tried to dig ourselves out, shame, guilt, and overwhelming thoughts keep us feeling stuck. These feelings and thoughts can feel so isolating and exhausting. Traumatic experiences can have a detrimental impact on how individuals cope with stress and regulate emotions. I understand that at various times in our lives we endure situations that can cause distress, leading to unhealthy behaviors and patterns. We can feel completely lost in figuring out how to proceed and it can feel daunting to reach out for support.

After earning my Master's degree in Social Work with Emphasis on Hispanic Cultural at Our Lady of the Lake University, I entered the mental health world to explore my passion for supporting people in identifying their own individual path toward their mental health goals. I have the opportunity to work with a variety of people, meeting them in the community where they are, in an outpatient setting, inpatient setting, and correctional setting. I have experience with providing group therapy as well as individual therapy.

Hello, My Name is Steven. I am a Licensed Clinician/LCSW with over fifteen years of experience working with the public. I believe who we are today is a culmination of our upbringing, life experiences, and choices. However, we have the ability to change what we don't like about ourselves or current situation by facing it head-on. I will be there to help guide and support you on this journey. I have worked with many populations over the past several years. I have an extensive history of working with adolescents, first responders, men, and athletes.

Hi, my name is Kristin Lokey and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Fresno, California, and supporting clients through telehealth. I am committed to finding a supportive path to help support my clients in the progression and just help them feel better! My focus is helping clients see the root of their distress and the problems that come with it. My approach allows for internal problem-solving with the tools to work through those things.

I see therapy as a self-discovery process, in which a client seeks to solve problems in a safe and positive environment under the guidance of a professional. I believe that anxiety, depression and negative stress can be resolved more effectively, when there is understanding that basic steps must be taken to first stabilize one's life then one's passion and purpose in life can be addressed to find self-fulfillment. I especially enjoy working with adolescents and adults of all ages, who are in the midst of life transitions.

School curriculum doesn't teach us how to be happy or to cope with life's stressors. Often times people turn to unhealthy coping skills, or fall into the same old pattern. One of the bravest things you can do is to admit you don't have all the answers, and ask for help. You don't have to settle for a mundane life filled with anxiety, frustration, and sadness. When you could be growing and thriving. If you are reading this than chances are you or a loved one are ready to make a change.

Now Accepting New Clients! Do you feel you are not the best version of yourself? Are you feeling confused, scared, disconnected and lost? I am here to help. If you are being triggered by emotions and behaviors and it's making other problems in your life worse, I hope you will consider contacting me today. Supporting you at this time is my sincere desire and I'm here to tell you that there can be change, success and growth to bring forward your best version. I will equip you with tools and support so you not only get by but actually thrive. I look forward to speaking with you!

Do you find yourself thinking "I need to see a therapist." Then realize that you have been thinking this for months but haven't been able to make an appointment because you're just too busy and overwhelmed. Do you look at your spouse and think where did the spark go? Can you remember the last time that you were happy and enjoyed any aspect of your day? Or are you done with watching your child struggle with social skills, feelings of anxiety or accepting "no" as an answer. Then its time to give us a call and start making the improvements and changes you want in your life.

Let’s keep this simple. I’m a nice person just like you. I listen to intuitively help you improve your situation, whatever the case may be — 100% judgment free. You'll leave EVERY session feeling LIGTHER. Combined clinical training and holistic expertise provide integrated, effective, and rapid transformation. I CAN help if you're ready.

My clients are individuals who often carry with them unresolved feelings from either their past or present challenges. Viewing those issues from an objective and trusted practitioner is vital to the change process. Always viewing my clients with unconditional positive regard is essential to us being successful. Therapy can often be the first time someone gets to step out of the day to day of their lives. My hope is during this introspection, I can coach you in the direction you need to go, not where my training thinks you should go. While I may illuminate potential paths, you're taking the steps with me right behind you!

Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in Oceanside, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during the various stages of life to be healthier.

Is there an aspect of your career, relationships, or identity that needs sorting out? Are you struggling to make decisions as you prepare to take the next step in your life? Maybe you are feeling anxious or depressed and having difficulty managing stress. I'm here to help. I currently specialize in working with individuals and couples who have struggles with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, difficulty managing stress, life adjustment, trauma, grief and loss, and familial conflict. I utilize a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach to help you in your journey toward growth and healing.