Co-Parenting Counseling Therapists in Carlsbad, CA
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.
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 am a true believer that it takes a village to make it in this world. However, many people don’t have that in their lives and need guidance and support from outside sources, which I have done for over 20 years as a psychotherapist and community leader. Counseling individuals, families, and marriages, I help resolve conflicts, identify patterns of symptoms, strengthen relationships, pursue new adventures, and increase self-awareness. Through the therapeutic bond, clients have an opportunity to trust me and create a deeper relationship with themselves.
I am a true believer that it takes a village to make it in this world. However, many people don’t have that in their lives and need guidance and support from outside sources, which I have done for over 20 years as a psychotherapist and community leader. Counseling individuals, families, and marriages, I help resolve conflicts, identify patterns of symptoms, strengthen relationships, pursue new adventures, and increase self-awareness. Through the therapeutic bond, clients have an opportunity to trust me and create a deeper relationship with themselves.
You don't have to go through life challenges alone! My goal as your therapist would be to help guide you through life’s challenges while empowering you to find your inner resiliency. I strive to provide a safe, supportive, empathetic and validating experience to all of my clients. I provide individual therapy for preteens, teens and adults of all ages. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, trauma, PTSD, self-esteem, codependency, relationship issues, adjustment issues, and life transitions.
You don't have to go through life challenges alone! My goal as your therapist would be to help guide you through life’s challenges while empowering you to find your inner resiliency. I strive to provide a safe, supportive, empathetic and validating experience to all of my clients. I provide individual therapy for preteens, teens and adults of all ages. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, trauma, PTSD, self-esteem, codependency, relationship issues, adjustment issues, and life transitions.
So many people have the same complaints about therapy. Either the therapist only listens with little guidance, or you walk out feeling great, but it doesn't last. So what is it that's missing? Unfortunately, much of therapy today doesn't attack the problem at its core. Therefore, the plug is never pulled on those negative, repetitive, and destructive habits and feelings that drive us from behind the scenes. I have developed a unique, neuroscience based set of techniques to address those issues so you can be free to choose how you want to feel & behave, and live the life you truly desire.
So many people have the same complaints about therapy. Either the therapist only listens with little guidance, or you walk out feeling great, but it doesn't last. So what is it that's missing? Unfortunately, much of therapy today doesn't attack the problem at its core. Therefore, the plug is never pulled on those negative, repetitive, and destructive habits and feelings that drive us from behind the scenes. I have developed a unique, neuroscience based set of techniques to address those issues so you can be free to choose how you want to feel & behave, and live the life you truly desire.
As a licensed psychotherapist, I have spent 30 years weaving experience and wisdom from thousands of hours with clients seeking clarity, healing and hope. These women and men have arrived to the counseling “couch” grappling with a question: are they worthy or lovable due to experiencing rejection, loss, betrayal, shame, neglect and regrets? Healing comes in all shapes and sizes yet with one distinct, constant truth …in order to befriend oneself, emotional wounds must be healed. To embark on this repair; courage, curiosity and comfort are necessary tools. To strive for contentment; kindness, clarity and patience must be cultivated.
As a licensed psychotherapist, I have spent 30 years weaving experience and wisdom from thousands of hours with clients seeking clarity, healing and hope. These women and men have arrived to the counseling “couch” grappling with a question: are they worthy or lovable due to experiencing rejection, loss, betrayal, shame, neglect and regrets? Healing comes in all shapes and sizes yet with one distinct, constant truth …in order to befriend oneself, emotional wounds must be healed. To embark on this repair; courage, curiosity and comfort are necessary tools. To strive for contentment; kindness, clarity and patience must be cultivated.
Maybe you’ve been holding it together for everyone else,but inside you’re anxious, exhausted, or constantly second-guessing yourself. Therapy doesn’t have to be a place where you just vent. Together we’ll identify what’s keeping you stuck With 26 years of experience, I use Cognitive Behavioral, Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic, Strengths-Based Therapy, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion techniques to help you gain clarity, confidence, and emotional balance. Whether you're healing from past wounds or breaking free from negative thought patterns, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll create a path toward lasting emotional well-being.
Maybe you’ve been holding it together for everyone else,but inside you’re anxious, exhausted, or constantly second-guessing yourself. Therapy doesn’t have to be a place where you just vent. Together we’ll identify what’s keeping you stuck With 26 years of experience, I use Cognitive Behavioral, Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic, Strengths-Based Therapy, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion techniques to help you gain clarity, confidence, and emotional balance. Whether you're healing from past wounds or breaking free from negative thought patterns, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll create a path toward lasting emotional well-being.
Therapy can be a very good thing for many. However, no one wants to be in therapy forever. I find many people end up spending way too long with not much gain, and finding themselves needing to go back to the "expert" to navigate their daily circumstances. My goal is to shortcut that process by tackling the source of the symptoms and then making YOU the expert of your own life and experience. Growth can happen. Joy and fulfillment are possible. Congratulations on taking the first step. I am so looking forward to joining you on your journey and helping you be the master of your destiny.
Therapy can be a very good thing for many. However, no one wants to be in therapy forever. I find many people end up spending way too long with not much gain, and finding themselves needing to go back to the "expert" to navigate their daily circumstances. My goal is to shortcut that process by tackling the source of the symptoms and then making YOU the expert of your own life and experience. Growth can happen. Joy and fulfillment are possible. Congratulations on taking the first step. I am so looking forward to joining you on your journey and helping you be the master of your destiny.
Are you wanting to feel differently or have something change in your life but dont know how to get there? Sometimes we just need help generating the internal and external life we crave. I believe that early relationships in our life affect the way we think, feel, and behave towards the people we care about. It even changes the way our brains develop and personalities express themselves! I use a variety of interventions to support you in uncovering patterns that are causing problems, heal, and learn new ways of being. You have many strengths just waiting to be used. It would be an honor to walk alongside you.
Are you wanting to feel differently or have something change in your life but dont know how to get there? Sometimes we just need help generating the internal and external life we crave. I believe that early relationships in our life affect the way we think, feel, and behave towards the people we care about. It even changes the way our brains develop and personalities express themselves! I use a variety of interventions to support you in uncovering patterns that are causing problems, heal, and learn new ways of being. You have many strengths just waiting to be used. It would be an honor to walk alongside you.
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.
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.
You can find relief and discover more joy working collaboratively in a supportive and interactive approach. If you are looking for a therapist with extensive experience working with couples and individuals dealing with anxiety depression and stress reach out. If you’re struggling with relationships issues you can learn to communicate more effectively and assess what issues are creating the problems or blocks. My approach is based on a combination of extensive experience and an effective combination of psychology approaches and mindfulness for lasting change.
You can find relief and discover more joy working collaboratively in a supportive and interactive approach. If you are looking for a therapist with extensive experience working with couples and individuals dealing with anxiety depression and stress reach out. If you’re struggling with relationships issues you can learn to communicate more effectively and assess what issues are creating the problems or blocks. My approach is based on a combination of extensive experience and an effective combination of psychology approaches and mindfulness for lasting change.
We live in a world where we can be surrounded by people yet feel so lonely and disconnected. My favorite part of being a clinician is helping people feel seen and understood and empowering them with tools to do that for themselves and others. Whether in their families, personal relationship or workplace environment.
We live in a world where we can be surrounded by people yet feel so lonely and disconnected. My favorite part of being a clinician is helping people feel seen and understood and empowering them with tools to do that for themselves and others. Whether in their families, personal relationship or workplace environment.
Does it look like you have it all together on the outside, but deep down you feel anxious, exhausted, or empty? It seems like happiness is something "out there" or baked into your next achievement, but when you actually get what you're striving for, the emptiness quickly returns? Or maybe you feel like something is "off" in your life, but you can't pinpoint exactly what it is? As a (recovering) perfectionist myself, I've been there & I get it. I have a passion for helping adults and adolescents deepen their connection to themselves to get to the root of symptoms such as chronic anxiety, perfectionism, & relational instability.
Does it look like you have it all together on the outside, but deep down you feel anxious, exhausted, or empty? It seems like happiness is something "out there" or baked into your next achievement, but when you actually get what you're striving for, the emptiness quickly returns? Or maybe you feel like something is "off" in your life, but you can't pinpoint exactly what it is? As a (recovering) perfectionist myself, I've been there & I get it. I have a passion for helping adults and adolescents deepen their connection to themselves to get to the root of symptoms such as chronic anxiety, perfectionism, & relational instability.
I offer practical strategies to women who are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or depressed. Balancing work-life, children, relationships, personal development, and more is hard! My nurturing approach is one of genuine warmth and support, in an encouraging, judgment-free environment.
My expertise is in helping women heal emotional pain, even the kind that seems unbearable. I use proven techniques, including mindfulness, cbt, and energy healing. I also have extensive background in exploring and utilizing our spiritual side, as well as specialty training in Maternal Mental Health (before, during and after pregnancy.
I offer practical strategies to women who are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or depressed. Balancing work-life, children, relationships, personal development, and more is hard! My nurturing approach is one of genuine warmth and support, in an encouraging, judgment-free environment.
My expertise is in helping women heal emotional pain, even the kind that seems unbearable. I use proven techniques, including mindfulness, cbt, and energy healing. I also have extensive background in exploring and utilizing our spiritual side, as well as specialty training in Maternal Mental Health (before, during and after pregnancy.
Therapy is one of the bravest and best investments in yourself that you will ever make. Personal awareness, emotional freedom, and a better understanding of what makes you who you are, will improve your happiness, relationships, career, and overall sense of self-worth. If you are you going through a challenging time and feeling lost or ready to make some changes and don't know where to start, I can help. Wherever you are is where we will begin. Therapy is a zero-judgement zone for you to be completely authentic, to thrive, and to become the best version of you.
Therapy is one of the bravest and best investments in yourself that you will ever make. Personal awareness, emotional freedom, and a better understanding of what makes you who you are, will improve your happiness, relationships, career, and overall sense of self-worth. If you are you going through a challenging time and feeling lost or ready to make some changes and don't know where to start, I can help. Wherever you are is where we will begin. Therapy is a zero-judgement zone for you to be completely authentic, to thrive, and to become the best version of you.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California, and have been in the mental health field for 25 years. Life can be filled with struggles, emotional pain, and unexpected challenges. On an average day, it can be difficult to navigate and on overwhelming days, we can be left feeling hopeless, helpless, and stuck. Please believe me that there is hope! Old wounds can be healed, unhealthy patterns can be changed and life can be fulfilling.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California, and have been in the mental health field for 25 years. Life can be filled with struggles, emotional pain, and unexpected challenges. On an average day, it can be difficult to navigate and on overwhelming days, we can be left feeling hopeless, helpless, and stuck. Please believe me that there is hope! Old wounds can be healed, unhealthy patterns can be changed and life can be fulfilling.
You just had the baby you've been praying for, but your anxiety is taking away from the enjoyment of the newborn stage. Or maybe another pregnancy announcement on social media has you feeling like a failure and like you’ve been punched in the gut. Or maybe you are finally pregnant but are filled with worry about how to best prepare. Whether your experience is that of a new mom. a mother at heart desiring to conceive, an experienced parent, or someone at odds with their partner amidst a new life phase, you are in the right place.
You just had the baby you've been praying for, but your anxiety is taking away from the enjoyment of the newborn stage. Or maybe another pregnancy announcement on social media has you feeling like a failure and like you’ve been punched in the gut. Or maybe you are finally pregnant but are filled with worry about how to best prepare. Whether your experience is that of a new mom. a mother at heart desiring to conceive, an experienced parent, or someone at odds with their partner amidst a new life phase, you are in the right place.
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.
Most people come to therapy wanting one thing: to finally feel deeply seen. That’s exactly what I’m here for.
I’m a therapist who leads with compassion, validation, and even a little humor when the moment calls for it. Whether you’re carrying grief, processing trauma, navigating relational pain, or simply needing a place to breathe and sort through the noise, I’ll meet you there. Together, we’ll move through the hard stuff.
Most people come to therapy wanting one thing: to finally feel deeply seen. That’s exactly what I’m here for.
I’m a therapist who leads with compassion, validation, and even a little humor when the moment calls for it. Whether you’re carrying grief, processing trauma, navigating relational pain, or simply needing a place to breathe and sort through the noise, I’ll meet you there. Together, we’ll move through the hard stuff.
I enjoy helping individuals who suffer from mental health and/or substance abuse problems. I am a highly effective leader who personalizes the care of each client.
I offer my clients a highly personalized approach which typically includes spiritual, Buddhist, Mindfulness, and/or secular, Western, approaches (ACT, CBT, DBT) of therapy. I am extremely well versed in 12 Step and SMART approaches to recovery from alcohol and drugs.
Clients needing help with managing emotions, relationships, and meeting their goals through private, individualized care and goal setting will find me most helpful.
I enjoy helping individuals who suffer from mental health and/or substance abuse problems. I am a highly effective leader who personalizes the care of each client.
I offer my clients a highly personalized approach which typically includes spiritual, Buddhist, Mindfulness, and/or secular, Western, approaches (ACT, CBT, DBT) of therapy. I am extremely well versed in 12 Step and SMART approaches to recovery from alcohol and drugs.
Clients needing help with managing emotions, relationships, and meeting their goals through private, individualized care and goal setting will find me most helpful.
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FAQ - Co-Parenting Counseling
What happens in co-parenting counseling?
Co-parenting usually refers to the shared responsibility of raising a child after parents separate or divorce. Even when both parents want what is best for their child, co-parenting can bring stress, conflict, and major adjustment for the whole family. In co-parenting counseling, a therapist helps parents work through these challenges. Common topics in co-parenting counseling include communication difficulties, parenting differences, and their child’s well-being. In many cases, co-parents attend counseling sessions together, allowing the counselor to help them practice communication and problem-solving in “real-time”. Depending on the situation, one or both parents may also meet individually with the therapist before or during the counseling process.
How do I know if co-parenting counseling is right for our situation?
In most cases, co-parenting counseling is voluntarily sought by parents; however, it may also be court-ordered in certain family law cases. When counseling is not required, there is no single sign that a family “needs” it. Some parents begin counseling early to help everyone adjust to new roles, routines, and expectations before any more significant conflict emerges. Counseling may be especially helpful, however, when parents are dealing with ongoing communication problems, repeated disagreements about parenting decisions, or difficulty helping a child adjust between homes. If the same issues keep coming up despite your efforts to resolve them, co-parenting counseling can offer a more structured and supportive way to move forward.
Do both parents have to agree to attend co-parenting counseling?
If co-parenting counseling is court-ordered, it may be required that both parents attend counseling for an allotted amount of time. However, for those voluntarily seeking co-parenting counseling, it is up to you and your counselor to decide who will attend sessions. Many therapists encourage both parents to attend sessions, but if one parent is particularly reluctant, unavailable, or if there are safety concerns, one parent may choose to attend counseling on their own. Individual support can still help a parent improve their own communication skills, set boundaries, and respond to co-parenting challenges more effectively.
How do I bring up co-parenting counseling to a reluctant co-parent?
It can help to frame co-parenting counseling around your child’s well-being, rather than blame or criticism toward the co-parent. For example, you might say that you want to create more consistency for the child across households or help the child navigate school challenges in a more effective way. Timing also matters when bringing up the topic of counseling. It is usually best not to raise the idea during an argument or moment of high tension. Instead, choose a calm time, and offer the other parent a say in choosing the therapist, scheduling sessions, or deciding what goals to focus on in sessions.