PMDD Therapists in Carlsbad, CA
Are you tired of just surviving? Whether you are exhausted from constantly trying to hold everything together, or looking to heal from a painful past, you don't have to carry the weight alone.
Hi, I’m Taryn, founder of Turning Tides Therapy & Wellness. I specialize in helping high-achieving women who are exhausted by their own impossible standards.
If you constantly overthink, feel guilty saying "no," and can't slow down without feeling anxious, I see you. On the outside, you look successful and highly capable. On the inside, your mind never stops, and you're tired of just surviving.
Are you tired of just surviving? Whether you are exhausted from constantly trying to hold everything together, or looking to heal from a painful past, you don't have to carry the weight alone.
Hi, I’m Taryn, founder of Turning Tides Therapy & Wellness. I specialize in helping high-achieving women who are exhausted by their own impossible standards.
If you constantly overthink, feel guilty saying "no," and can't slow down without feeling anxious, I see you. On the outside, you look successful and highly capable. On the inside, your mind never stops, and you're tired of just surviving.
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Nicolle Cheatham
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
3 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92672
Life can feel overwhelming, even when you look like you're holding it all together. Maybe you're carrying anxiety, emotional exhaustion, relationship struggles, grief, or a quiet feeling that you're never quite enough. Or perhaps you've spent so much of your life caring for everyone else that you've lost touch with your own needs. You don't have to navigate it alone. Therapy can be a place to slow down, take a deep breath, and begin finding your way back to yourself. My hope is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you feel genuinely heard, supported, and understood as we work toward healing together.
Life can feel overwhelming, even when you look like you're holding it all together. Maybe you're carrying anxiety, emotional exhaustion, relationship struggles, grief, or a quiet feeling that you're never quite enough. Or perhaps you've spent so much of your life caring for everyone else that you've lost touch with your own needs. You don't have to navigate it alone. Therapy can be a place to slow down, take a deep breath, and begin finding your way back to yourself. My hope is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you feel genuinely heard, supported, and understood as we work toward healing together.
Hi! I am Crystal Purdue and have been working in the field of mental health for over 13 years since graduating with my Masters in Social Work from USC in 2013. My practice focuses on helping women reclaim who they are. I help women reconnect with their identity, rediscover their confidence, and feel empowered to create a fulfilling life on their own terms. As a mother of three, I understand how easy it can be to lose yourself while caring for everyone else. My own journey has inspired a deep passion for supporting women as they navigate change, embrace their strengths, and become the fullest version of themselves.
Hi! I am Crystal Purdue and have been working in the field of mental health for over 13 years since graduating with my Masters in Social Work from USC in 2013. My practice focuses on helping women reclaim who they are. I help women reconnect with their identity, rediscover their confidence, and feel empowered to create a fulfilling life on their own terms. As a mother of three, I understand how easy it can be to lose yourself while caring for everyone else. My own journey has inspired a deep passion for supporting women as they navigate change, embrace their strengths, and become the fullest version of themselves.
Some wounds don't start with you; they start at home. The family that loved you imperfectly. The needs that went unmet. The things you saw and survived that a child never should. Now the pain shows up in your relationships, your self-worth, your 2am overthinking, and you've stayed strong through all of it. Maybe you've even tried therapy before, but it never quite made room for all of you: your culture, your family's story, the things you still haven't said out loud. I work with adults healing relational and family trauma, with particular depth in supporting women of color and cycle-breakers.
Some wounds don't start with you; they start at home. The family that loved you imperfectly. The needs that went unmet. The things you saw and survived that a child never should. Now the pain shows up in your relationships, your self-worth, your 2am overthinking, and you've stayed strong through all of it. Maybe you've even tried therapy before, but it never quite made room for all of you: your culture, your family's story, the things you still haven't said out loud. I work with adults healing relational and family trauma, with particular depth in supporting women of color and cycle-breakers.
Something isn't working, and you've known it for a while. Wondering why you keep ending up in the same place, facing the same problems, no matter how much effort you give it. Everyday stress stacks up. And you know life is meant to be more than the way it's going now. - -
I work with people who want more than coping skills. They're hungry for a meaningful life and long-lasting changes: Adults worried about career progression, fulfilling relationships, and a sense of not knowing themselves anymore; Parents of teens trying to stay connected in a quickly changing world; Students balancing new freedoms, responsibilities and anxieties.
Something isn't working, and you've known it for a while. Wondering why you keep ending up in the same place, facing the same problems, no matter how much effort you give it. Everyday stress stacks up. And you know life is meant to be more than the way it's going now. - -
I work with people who want more than coping skills. They're hungry for a meaningful life and long-lasting changes: Adults worried about career progression, fulfilling relationships, and a sense of not knowing themselves anymore; Parents of teens trying to stay connected in a quickly changing world; Students balancing new freedoms, responsibilities and anxieties.
“Just because you carry it well, doesn’t mean it isn’t heavy.”
You may be the person who keeps showing up for everyone else while quietly feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about what comes next. I work with adults, teens, and couples navigating grief, anxiety, major life transitions, ADHD, infertility, and relationships. You don't have to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. We can start exactly where you are.
“Just because you carry it well, doesn’t mean it isn’t heavy.”
You may be the person who keeps showing up for everyone else while quietly feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about what comes next. I work with adults, teens, and couples navigating grief, anxiety, major life transitions, ADHD, infertility, and relationships. You don't have to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. We can start exactly where you are.
Molly Burns - Personal Evolution Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
San Diego, CA 92128
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out or sad to the point that you can't live the life you want? Do you want to feel better & have a life worth living? Personal Evolution Psychotherapy (PEP) is a team of therapists that use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to overcome social anxiety, depression, communication & relationship issues, family conflict, panic, excessive worry & depression. We provide much more than traditional talk therapy & help you get results to help control your emotions & your life. By doing this we can help more quickly.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out or sad to the point that you can't live the life you want? Do you want to feel better & have a life worth living? Personal Evolution Psychotherapy (PEP) is a team of therapists that use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to overcome social anxiety, depression, communication & relationship issues, family conflict, panic, excessive worry & depression. We provide much more than traditional talk therapy & help you get results to help control your emotions & your life. By doing this we can help more quickly.
I'm empathic, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel more grounded and connected to your authentic self. I tend to work with people who want to explore their family dynamics and relationship histories while strengthening their mind/body connection in the process, ultimately to achieve powerful insights, emotional safety, and self-trust.
I'm empathic, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel more grounded and connected to your authentic self. I tend to work with people who want to explore their family dynamics and relationship histories while strengthening their mind/body connection in the process, ultimately to achieve powerful insights, emotional safety, and self-trust.
Hi and welcome to ToBeYou Psychotherapy Practice. My name is Maria "Maaike" Lurinks Garcia, LCSW (69543). If you are looking for a therapist to assist in navigating life's challenges. Congratulations for taking the first step! I am passionate working with teens and adults, who are struggling with Mental Health issues, are looking for personal growth, or are you trying figure out some of life's challenges. At ToBeYou Psychotherapy Practice I am dedicated to help you find the best version of yourself, using integrative and evidence-based treatment methods. It is my goal to help you find your personal strengths and build on them.
Hi and welcome to ToBeYou Psychotherapy Practice. My name is Maria "Maaike" Lurinks Garcia, LCSW (69543). If you are looking for a therapist to assist in navigating life's challenges. Congratulations for taking the first step! I am passionate working with teens and adults, who are struggling with Mental Health issues, are looking for personal growth, or are you trying figure out some of life's challenges. At ToBeYou Psychotherapy Practice I am dedicated to help you find the best version of yourself, using integrative and evidence-based treatment methods. It is my goal to help you find your personal strengths and build on them.
I work with people who may feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, stuck, or like they don't quite fit the mold. Clients come to me for support with trauma, ADHD and neurodivergence, anxiety and depression, relationships, identity, life transitions, and the challenges of navigating expectations that don't always fit who they are. I also work with children, teens, and families through telehealth, offering practical, short-term support around emotional, behavioral, and life-transition challenges. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in helping you better understand yourself while finding ways forward that feel authentic.
I work with people who may feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, stuck, or like they don't quite fit the mold. Clients come to me for support with trauma, ADHD and neurodivergence, anxiety and depression, relationships, identity, life transitions, and the challenges of navigating expectations that don't always fit who they are. I also work with children, teens, and families through telehealth, offering practical, short-term support around emotional, behavioral, and life-transition challenges. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in helping you better understand yourself while finding ways forward that feel authentic.
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My ideal clients are LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, and women navigating health related struggles, though what really brings people to me is often less about a label and more about a feeling: the sense of being tired, tired of holding it together, tired of not being fully understood, tired of patterns that keep showing up no matter how hard they try to change them.
Often, clients come to me during a season of transition, questioning their identity, navigating a relationship that feels stuck, or processing the emotional weight of a health related struggle that's left them feeling isolated or unseen.
My ideal clients are LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, and women navigating health related struggles, though what really brings people to me is often less about a label and more about a feeling: the sense of being tired, tired of holding it together, tired of not being fully understood, tired of patterns that keep showing up no matter how hard they try to change them.
Often, clients come to me during a season of transition, questioning their identity, navigating a relationship that feels stuck, or processing the emotional weight of a health related struggle that's left them feeling isolated or unseen.
First and foremost, I want to congratulate you on taking the first steps towards investing in your personal growth. As a Filipino-American therapist and therapy client myself, I know that reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, especially when cultural stigmas and societal pressures make it hard to seek the support you need. I want you to know that this time around you don’t have to feel alone in navigating your feelings, experiences, and life’s challenges.
First and foremost, I want to congratulate you on taking the first steps towards investing in your personal growth. As a Filipino-American therapist and therapy client myself, I know that reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, especially when cultural stigmas and societal pressures make it hard to seek the support you need. I want you to know that this time around you don’t have to feel alone in navigating your feelings, experiences, and life’s challenges.
You may be struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, the effects of trauma, or the emotional toll of a chronic illness. You may look like you’re functioning well on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck on the inside. Sometimes you know something needs to change, but you’re not quite sure how to get there.
I work with adults who want to better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that keep them feeling stuck. With more than 10 years of experience, I offer a warm, thoughtful, and nonjudgmental space where we can work to make sense of what you're experiencing.
You may be struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, the effects of trauma, or the emotional toll of a chronic illness. You may look like you’re functioning well on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck on the inside. Sometimes you know something needs to change, but you’re not quite sure how to get there.
I work with adults who want to better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that keep them feeling stuck. With more than 10 years of experience, I offer a warm, thoughtful, and nonjudgmental space where we can work to make sense of what you're experiencing.
At the heart of my work is the understanding that life inevitably brings us to moments of reflection, where questions of identity, meaning, and direction emerge. I work with individuals seeking deeper self-understanding and meaningful transformation, who may experience recurring emotional or relational patterns despite insight. Beginning therapy is a meaningful step. Whether facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, therapy offers a space to examine underlying processes, develop clarity, and engage with life more consciously.
At the heart of my work is the understanding that life inevitably brings us to moments of reflection, where questions of identity, meaning, and direction emerge. I work with individuals seeking deeper self-understanding and meaningful transformation, who may experience recurring emotional or relational patterns despite insight. Beginning therapy is a meaningful step. Whether facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, therapy offers a space to examine underlying processes, develop clarity, and engage with life more consciously.
There is wisdom to be found in suffering. Our thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations are messengers alerting us to our unresolved past, current stressors, and values we may be abandoning. In an effort to ease our pain, we often ignore our own wisdom, leading to more suffering. I'd like to help you connect with your inherent wisdom so that you may increase your ability to manage stress and navigate life's hardships with self-compassion, curiosity, and a sense of self-efficacy. You are not your problems, and I hope our work together serves to highlight your innate strengths.
There is wisdom to be found in suffering. Our thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations are messengers alerting us to our unresolved past, current stressors, and values we may be abandoning. In an effort to ease our pain, we often ignore our own wisdom, leading to more suffering. I'd like to help you connect with your inherent wisdom so that you may increase your ability to manage stress and navigate life's hardships with self-compassion, curiosity, and a sense of self-efficacy. You are not your problems, and I hope our work together serves to highlight your innate strengths.
Sarah Elysee Warren
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91941
I work with adults and older adults, including women and men navigating grief, anxiety, relationships, life transitions, and questions of identity and meaning. I have a special interest in supporting women through all phases of life, including maternal mental health, motherhood, and midlife transitions. I also support individuals and families experiencing caregiver distress, loss, and role changes. Together, we create a compassionate space to explore emotions, relationships, faith, spirituality, and meaning while developing greater self-understanding, connection, and resilience.
I work with adults and older adults, including women and men navigating grief, anxiety, relationships, life transitions, and questions of identity and meaning. I have a special interest in supporting women through all phases of life, including maternal mental health, motherhood, and midlife transitions. I also support individuals and families experiencing caregiver distress, loss, and role changes. Together, we create a compassionate space to explore emotions, relationships, faith, spirituality, and meaning while developing greater self-understanding, connection, and resilience.
I work with adult women, particularly those in their 20s and 30s who are dealing with grief and loss, anxiety, trauma, and major life transitions. This might include navigating relationships, career stress, identity shifts, burnout, or the feeling that life isn’t turning out the way you expected. Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what you’re feeling, and figure out what you need to move forward. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, hurting, or facing a transition, I welcome you to reach out via text, email, or phone call.
I work with adult women, particularly those in their 20s and 30s who are dealing with grief and loss, anxiety, trauma, and major life transitions. This might include navigating relationships, career stress, identity shifts, burnout, or the feeling that life isn’t turning out the way you expected. Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what you’re feeling, and figure out what you need to move forward. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, hurting, or facing a transition, I welcome you to reach out via text, email, or phone call.
I work with women who are exhausted in ways that don't show up on lab results — women who have done everything "right" and still find themselves lying awake at 2am, bracing, scanning, waiting for something to go wrong. Whether they're navigating life after medical trauma, adjusting to a body that doesn't quite feel like home yet, or simply living inside a body that has been carrying too much for too long, they come to me when they've realized that thinking their way through it isn't working anymore.
I work with women who are exhausted in ways that don't show up on lab results — women who have done everything "right" and still find themselves lying awake at 2am, bracing, scanning, waiting for something to go wrong. Whether they're navigating life after medical trauma, adjusting to a body that doesn't quite feel like home yet, or simply living inside a body that has been carrying too much for too long, they come to me when they've realized that thinking their way through it isn't working anymore.
As a mental health professional, I am committed to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and increasing awareness of emotional well-being and mental health challenges, particularly within communities of color. My approach is grounded in advocacy, cultural responsiveness, trauma-informed care, and an understanding of the systemic and generational factors that can impact an individual's access to care and overall well-being. My work is driven by a commitment to bridging gaps in mental health services, challenging barriers to equitable care, and helping individuals and families strengthen resilience.
As a mental health professional, I am committed to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and increasing awareness of emotional well-being and mental health challenges, particularly within communities of color. My approach is grounded in advocacy, cultural responsiveness, trauma-informed care, and an understanding of the systemic and generational factors that can impact an individual's access to care and overall well-being. My work is driven by a commitment to bridging gaps in mental health services, challenging barriers to equitable care, and helping individuals and families strengthen resilience.
I approach therapy with warmth, compassion, and nonjudgment. While I work with a broad range of mental health conditions, my areas of particular specialty are in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), substance use disorders, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and PTSD/trauma. I strive to provide an environment that encourages authenticity, recognizing that therapy can be a vulnerable and challenging process that also offers an invaluable path towards healing and recovery.
I approach therapy with warmth, compassion, and nonjudgment. While I work with a broad range of mental health conditions, my areas of particular specialty are in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), substance use disorders, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and PTSD/trauma. I strive to provide an environment that encourages authenticity, recognizing that therapy can be a vulnerable and challenging process that also offers an invaluable path towards healing and recovery.
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FAQ - PMDD Counseling
How can Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) affect mental health?
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) can have a significant impact on mental health. PMDD is a more severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and may cause intense mood-related symptoms in the days or weeks before a period, such as mood swings, irritability, anxiety, sadness, hopelessness, or loss of interest in activities you normally enjoy. For some people, PMDD can also worsen existing mental health concerns, such as anxiety or depression. Symptoms may also affect relationships, work, or school responsibilities, especially when they happen consistently month after month.
How can therapy help with PMDD?
Therapy can help you better understand the emotional patterns that may come with PMDD and help you track symptoms across your cycle, identify triggers, and plan ahead for times when symptoms tend to peak. Therapy may also help you develop coping strategies for managing intense emotions, communicating with loved ones, and reducing the impact PMDD has on work, school, or relationships. Approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can be especially helpful for noticing unhelpful thought patterns and building more practical coping skills for responding to distress. PMDD is also commonly treated with medication or hormonal options, so a therapist may encourage you to coordinate with a medical provider if they feel this may be a helpful addition to therapy.
Can a therapist diagnose PMDD?
In many cases, licensed mental health professionals, including therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists, can diagnose PMDD. PMDD can also be diagnosed by other medical professionals, such as a primary care physicians (PCPs) or obstetrician-gynecologists (OB-GYNs).
Should I see a therapist or a psychiatrist to help with PMDD?
Whether you should see a therapist or psychiatrist depends on what kind of support you need. A therapist can help with coping skills, emotional regulation, and general patterns of thinking that may make symptoms harder to manage. A psychiatrist, in contrast, can help assess whether medication may be helpful and prescribe it, when appropriate. Importantly, many people benefit from both therapy and psychiatry. For example, you might see a therapist for ongoing emotional support and a psychiatrist for medication or medical treatment. If you are not sure where to start, your primary care physician can often help you decide what treatment makes the most sense for you.