Narrative Therapists in Carlsbad, CA

I am originally from Boston, MA and have been residing in San Diego for 6 years now. I graduated from Bridgewater State University with my Master's degree with a dual licensure focus in Mental Health Counseling and School Adjustment Counseling. I have broad experience and training with all ages across the lifespan and within a variety of different levels of care and settings. I have also gained this experience with various levels of care, ages, and settings both in MA and CA, and that is a unique experience factor I have.

Hello, my name is Kemi Alemoh, LCSW. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. My clientele I work with varies by client coming in for services. I work with all populations, my area of specialty is children 0-5 years of age, families' teens, and adults. I work with clients from ages 0-5 years old, children, teens and adults. I work with clients that have depression, anxiety, trauma, work stress, parenting, behavioral management for children, coping skills and job stress. Every client that comes in for therapy is different and I meet you the client where you are at we start from there.

Are you feeling anxious or depressed because of work, a relationship, or your adult relationship with your parents? Do you want deeper connections or want to explore your attachment style? I'm Jessica, and I'm here to support you. I'm an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, also known as a connection reviver & hope restorer. As a Native American woman & transplant to San Diego, I believe we are capable of change. I specialize in helping individuals like you navigate the complexities of modern living, offering tailored support to address anxiety & depression, and guide you toward feeling better in yourself & in your relationships.

I work with individuals, couples and families, ranging from middle school age upward. My primary focus, no matter the age or presenting problem, is to provide a nonjudgmental and unconditional space to process whatever difficulties you may be facing. I take a collaborative approach to sessions, meaning we work together each week to determine the best goals for your particular circumstance. I have an extensive background, both personal and professional, in the helping navigate the various challenges that come with substance abuse. I bring a level of understanding to the recovery process that can only be gained by having lived it.

Let's help you live the life you imagined, or imagine the life you deserve! Are you aware of your strengths and how sacred it is to be uniquely YOU? Do you notice the mystery of the daily experience & wish to be more capable of enjoying your relationships? I am here to help you develop the skills to lead a healthier and more satisfying life.

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.

Life can become quite a mess- sometimes you know why it's happened and sometimes you don't. Therapy can help. Are you having trouble with your relationship? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are your kids struggling and you feel lost? These are just a few of the questions we can work on in therapy. Discussing your situation honestly and directly, we create a plan to help you feel better and be better equipped to manage whatever life hands you.The tools acquired in therapy will assist you throughout your life. Sessions center around your needs and the goals you wish to accomplish.

We are here to thrive, not just survive. As a licensed therapist, Shamanic practitioner and former bodyworker, I am here to help the soul searchers, truth seekers, and those on a quest to rediscover their authentic selves towards overall health and healing. I will support you on your journey to shed the layers of fear, shame, trauma and pain. I will help you on your spiritual or self healing journey, providing additional support as you encounter life's challenges. When the walls come down, and the truth of the authentic self begins to emerge, it may be difficult, but we will move through it together. We will identify triggers and blockages, and look into things such as unhealthy attachments, cognitive distortions (negative thoughts) and “less than healthy” belief systems. It doesn’t matter whether they came from trauma in childhood, abuse, unhealthy relationships, grief or loss, I am here to help. By identifying, processing, and releasing that which no longer serves you will allow the true healing to finally begin and set your feet on the path you were meant to walk.

Welcome to Rising Within Therapy. Are you searching for a safe space, a place where you can be real, vulnerable, and challenge yourself to live better? Then I would love to work with you. I focus on creating a safe space for my clients, building a therapeutic relationship of trust and respect. Which can allow for the space that is needed for internal transformation. Anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief, and addiction are the common struggles my clients face. My clients are usually exhausted by patterns of behaviors that no longer work and frustrated with the results of just surviving day to day.

If you're feeling anxious, nervous, restless, or worried, or struggling with low mood, trouble concentrating, or sleeping, I want you to know that I'm here to help. These feelings are more common than you might think, and there's no shame in reaching out for support.

New Moms - I’m happy to talk with you about transitioning to parenthood, growing your family, and how these early days, weeks, months, and even years can bring so many challenges and even emotional pain. Being responsible for a new little human can feel overwhelming. It’s not your fault, you can do this, and you don’t need to go at it alone. There may be other relationships to manage with a partner or other children, a lack of sleep, and lots of self-doubt fed by the opinions of others and contradictory information to untangle. Let’s figure things out in a way that puts you on a path to parenting success that is just right for you.

I am accepting new clients for in-person sessions or via tele-health secure portal. I work with clients who wants to develop new skills to address the areas in their lives where they are experiencing distress. Many of my clients are grieving the loss of a loved one, struggling with marital or parenting difficulties, addictions, anxiety, and depression. If you need someone who listens and understands the challenges of going through difficult transitions, breaking the hold of addictions, how to improve relationships, and developing a meaningful life, give me a call. Let's write the next chapter of your life together.

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!

I am not here to fix you because you are not broken. I am not here to judge you because you are free to be whoever you want to be. I am here to help you reach your goals and find a trajectory to true happiness. Your journey to wellness begins when you recognize the role you play in your own life. You are powerful, capable, and worthy of the joy you seek. I am here to walk this path with you.

Hi, it's Joseph. Let’s talk. We’ll work together until that unsolvable problem is history, until that overwhelming pain is bearable, until the impossible future is simply your future. You’ve always been strong, resourceful, and intuitive. I’m just going to help clear away the junk you’re trapped beneath so you can actually feel that way: false beliefs that make life seem harder than it really is; old stories about yourself that have nothing to do with who you are now; distractions that keep you from deciding what is most meaningful to you; power imbalances that take away good things that are rightfully yours. This stuff has to go.

My name is Judy Whitcher. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the State of California. I have been licensed in California for 3 years and was licensed in Arkansas (previously) for 13 years. I approach therapy as a collaborative effort between client and therapist where we work together to identify what direction therapy needs to go and move towards that goal together. I have worked with many populations including children, families, school-based, community mental health, LGBTQ+ populations, geriatrics, and severely mentally ill.

Please note all services are 100% virtual. I provide a non-judgmental, compassionate space for you to explore issues with a holistic focus. I believe the mind-body connection is essential, and that the stories we tell ourselves create our lives. Together we will strive for empowerment, coping skills, authentic living, and more trust in your ability to manage life's difficulties. As a licensed Clinical Psychologist I work with individuals who struggle with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief/loss, self esteem/worth, boundaries, and much more.

It can be tough to navigate life's challenges, but you don't have to go through them alone. Dana is a highly experienced Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who has helped clients from diverse backgrounds deal with a wide range of issues. She understands that anxiety, communication problems, conflicts, infidelity, infertility, and life transitions such as grief, divorce, or career change can be overwhelming and impact your emotional health, relationships, and overall well-being.

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.