Psychoanalytic Therapists in Carlsbad, CA
Do you feel like your past is holding you back from fully experiencing the present? Or that you keep repeating old patterns, even in new relationships or situations? The unconscious mind is not a villain—rather, it helps us point to what needs attention and understanding. Traumatic experiences can leave deep wounds in our psyche, often without us even realizing their lasting impact. These unprocessed experiences can shape our present, influencing our relationships with others and with ourselves.
I work with adults, teens, couples and families and also offer immigration psychological evaluations for immigration/legal purposes.
Do you feel like your past is holding you back from fully experiencing the present? Or that you keep repeating old patterns, even in new relationships or situations? The unconscious mind is not a villain—rather, it helps us point to what needs attention and understanding. Traumatic experiences can leave deep wounds in our psyche, often without us even realizing their lasting impact. These unprocessed experiences can shape our present, influencing our relationships with others and with ourselves.
I work with adults, teens, couples and families and also offer immigration psychological evaluations for immigration/legal purposes.
Welcoming New Patients! Natalie is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, Tricare, and more), and has same-week appointments available. Grounding her practice in warmth and compassion, Natalie helps clients understand how past relationships and life experiences may be shaping the way they feel, cope, and connect with others today. She has extensive experience helping clients who have experienced trauma, as well as those managing more than one challenge at a time.
Welcoming New Patients! Natalie is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, Tricare, and more), and has same-week appointments available. Grounding her practice in warmth and compassion, Natalie helps clients understand how past relationships and life experiences may be shaping the way they feel, cope, and connect with others today. She has extensive experience helping clients who have experienced trauma, as well as those managing more than one challenge at a time.
Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
1 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92008
The couples who find me are rarely struggling because they don't love one another. More often, they've become trapped in a relationship that no longer reflects who they want to be together. They may be successful in every other area of life yet feel defeated at home. I work with couples navigating parenthood, infertility, betrayal, emotional distance, recurring conflict, discernment, conscious uncoupling, and poly/ENM transitions. What unites them is the feeling of being trapped in a relationship pattern they no longer know how to change.
The couples who find me are rarely struggling because they don't love one another. More often, they've become trapped in a relationship that no longer reflects who they want to be together. They may be successful in every other area of life yet feel defeated at home. I work with couples navigating parenthood, infertility, betrayal, emotional distance, recurring conflict, discernment, conscious uncoupling, and poly/ENM transitions. What unites them is the feeling of being trapped in a relationship pattern they no longer know how to change.
Ms. James is a licensed therapist at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. She has extensive expertise in clinical assessment, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and program management for clients with complex mental health, trauma, and substance use disorders. She has served as an adjunct professor at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and is recognized for her ethical practice, strong leadership, and commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
Ms. James is a licensed therapist at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. She has extensive expertise in clinical assessment, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and program management for clients with complex mental health, trauma, and substance use disorders. She has served as an adjunct professor at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and is recognized for her ethical practice, strong leadership, and commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
Are you known for being a perfectionist, but underneath that mask, you feel anxious, emotionally chaotic, and overwhelmed? Making mistakes or showing flaws brings up fear of rejection and judgment. Imposter syndrome rears its ugly head. You want to feel safe and relax, but you just can't allow yourself to. You're exhausted, but there's no option but to keep pushing on. I'm Dr. Jean Jho, a licensed psychologist at CTG in Carlsbad. I help young adults and high-achieving professionals untangle the patterns that keep them stuck — in their relationships, their identity, and their sense of self.
Are you known for being a perfectionist, but underneath that mask, you feel anxious, emotionally chaotic, and overwhelmed? Making mistakes or showing flaws brings up fear of rejection and judgment. Imposter syndrome rears its ugly head. You want to feel safe and relax, but you just can't allow yourself to. You're exhausted, but there's no option but to keep pushing on. I'm Dr. Jean Jho, a licensed psychologist at CTG in Carlsbad. I help young adults and high-achieving professionals untangle the patterns that keep them stuck — in their relationships, their identity, and their sense of self.
I have been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist for thirty years. I am also a certified Jungian Analyst. I help people develop healthier relationships with both their loved ones and their own inner worlds. Through an attitude of deep respect and attention to the inner world a sense of connection and self-compassion develops within the individual. I also work with teens and young adults, guiding them as they struggle with individuation from parents and peers and supporting their development of self-confidence and esteem. I help people in all life transitions to find inner guidance, direction and meaning.
I have been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist for thirty years. I am also a certified Jungian Analyst. I help people develop healthier relationships with both their loved ones and their own inner worlds. Through an attitude of deep respect and attention to the inner world a sense of connection and self-compassion develops within the individual. I also work with teens and young adults, guiding them as they struggle with individuation from parents and peers and supporting their development of self-confidence and esteem. I help people in all life transitions to find inner guidance, direction and meaning.
Hi, my name is Jennifer Rauch and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and I would love to help you find your way through life's problems. I provide counseling services to older youths and adults facing problems at school, work, or in their personal lives. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a tool to help my clients reach their goals in a timely manner.
Hi, my name is Jennifer Rauch and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and I would love to help you find your way through life's problems. I provide counseling services to older youths and adults facing problems at school, work, or in their personal lives. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a tool to help my clients reach their goals in a timely manner.
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or relationship issues, it is important to find a therapist with whom you feel safe and comfortable....a good fit for you. I have been in practice for over 30 years with an emphasis on early trauma and its effects on daily living. However, life can throw out curveballs and may have nothing to do with earlier childhood experiences. My approach is to get to the problem, agree on the goals, and work collaboratively to live in the solution. I focus on the “here and now” and welcome feedback along the way, positive and negative!
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or relationship issues, it is important to find a therapist with whom you feel safe and comfortable....a good fit for you. I have been in practice for over 30 years with an emphasis on early trauma and its effects on daily living. However, life can throw out curveballs and may have nothing to do with earlier childhood experiences. My approach is to get to the problem, agree on the goals, and work collaboratively to live in the solution. I focus on the “here and now” and welcome feedback along the way, positive and negative!
I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist who believes that each person possesses an inner wisdom that can get knocked off course by life's experiences. I offer a steady, compassionate space as a guide and witness, helping you reconnect from the inside out- building resilience, emotional well-being, and a more confident, fulfilling life.
I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist who believes that each person possesses an inner wisdom that can get knocked off course by life's experiences. I offer a steady, compassionate space as a guide and witness, helping you reconnect from the inside out- building resilience, emotional well-being, and a more confident, fulfilling life.
Are you facing the many challenges and rewards that come with aging? Sometimes depression, anxiety, frustrating relationship problems, or serious losses can derail us from enjoying the later years of our lives.
I am an experienced therapist (35 + years) who can take Medicare and will help you untangle the dark, painful and frustrating areas of your life and make room for new light and purpose. I won't insult you by promising quick easy solutions to complex problems. I will offer us a confidential space to talk in an honest and straight-forward way about what really matters to you and how to get past what sabotages you.
Are you facing the many challenges and rewards that come with aging? Sometimes depression, anxiety, frustrating relationship problems, or serious losses can derail us from enjoying the later years of our lives.
I am an experienced therapist (35 + years) who can take Medicare and will help you untangle the dark, painful and frustrating areas of your life and make room for new light and purpose. I won't insult you by promising quick easy solutions to complex problems. I will offer us a confidential space to talk in an honest and straight-forward way about what really matters to you and how to get past what sabotages you.
Are you feeling stuck in the same relational patterns — in your marriage, your family, or within yourself? Whether you're struggling with anxiety, recovering from trauma, or seeking clarity about how your mind works, you deserve a therapist who sees the whole picture. I'm Dr. Jessica Kim, a licensed psychologist and Director of Couples Therapy at Coastal Therapy Group in Carlsbad. I specialize in relational psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, and psychological assessment — including evaluations for ADHD, accommodations, and neurodivergence. I work with teens, adults, and couples, and I'm licensed in both California and Washington.
Are you feeling stuck in the same relational patterns — in your marriage, your family, or within yourself? Whether you're struggling with anxiety, recovering from trauma, or seeking clarity about how your mind works, you deserve a therapist who sees the whole picture. I'm Dr. Jessica Kim, a licensed psychologist and Director of Couples Therapy at Coastal Therapy Group in Carlsbad. I specialize in relational psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, and psychological assessment — including evaluations for ADHD, accommodations, and neurodivergence. I work with teens, adults, and couples, and I'm licensed in both California and Washington.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself? Have adult ADHD and/or childhood trauma? I take an integrative, relational, and strength-based approach to healing - attending to the mind, body, and spirit. I believe that humans are inherently resilient, and what may have worked to help you cope in the past may not be working for you in the present. This can show up as isolating from others, internalizing other people's behavior as your fault, scanning for threats, addictions, risk-taking, overworking, perfectionism, etc. I want to help you rediscover your strengths and deepen your sense of hope so you can lead a more vital, exuberant life.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself? Have adult ADHD and/or childhood trauma? I take an integrative, relational, and strength-based approach to healing - attending to the mind, body, and spirit. I believe that humans are inherently resilient, and what may have worked to help you cope in the past may not be working for you in the present. This can show up as isolating from others, internalizing other people's behavior as your fault, scanning for threats, addictions, risk-taking, overworking, perfectionism, etc. I want to help you rediscover your strengths and deepen your sense of hope so you can lead a more vital, exuberant life.
Do your emotions feel overwhelming? Has anxiety or fear gripped your heart? Does daily life feel exhausting? Or do you crave better connections in your relationships? Author Cyndie Claypool de Neve, DMin/LMFT, is a Christian trauma therapist who wants to help you, your child and/or your family be the best version of yourselves. Cyndie comes from an empathetic, strength-based approach, weaving in personality insights and personalized coping skills to help increase a sense of peace and clarity, as she gently looks at past hurts and trauma to bring healing to the present and hope to the future.
Do your emotions feel overwhelming? Has anxiety or fear gripped your heart? Does daily life feel exhausting? Or do you crave better connections in your relationships? Author Cyndie Claypool de Neve, DMin/LMFT, is a Christian trauma therapist who wants to help you, your child and/or your family be the best version of yourselves. Cyndie comes from an empathetic, strength-based approach, weaving in personality insights and personalized coping skills to help increase a sense of peace and clarity, as she gently looks at past hurts and trauma to bring healing to the present and hope to the future.
Hi, my name is Bill Middleton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in California and Illinois, I am also an ordained Christian minister. I am currently based in Carlsbad, California via tele-heath and have spent the last 30 years counseling Marines, sailors, and military families around the world. I work with all ages dealing with stress, grief, family communication, and faith issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and other modes to assist in life's challenges. I possess decades of experience working with young adults, married couples, and individuals working in high-stress environments.
Hi, my name is Bill Middleton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in California and Illinois, I am also an ordained Christian minister. I am currently based in Carlsbad, California via tele-heath and have spent the last 30 years counseling Marines, sailors, and military families around the world. I work with all ages dealing with stress, grief, family communication, and faith issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and other modes to assist in life's challenges. I possess decades of experience working with young adults, married couples, and individuals working in high-stress environments.
You may feel heavy, tense, restless, or as if you’ve been carrying everything inside for far too long, bracing against a world that feels unpredictable or unsafe. Effort, thought, or explanation may no longer reach the place that aches. I work in a quiet, body-based, and collaborative way that meets suffering where it lives—beneath words, in the nervous system itself. Therapy isn’t about fixing you; it’s about coming home to yourself. Over time, safety returns, agency rebuilds, and as you create well-being from within, the world begins to meet you differently—you feel included, connected, and fully at home in life rather than apart
You may feel heavy, tense, restless, or as if you’ve been carrying everything inside for far too long, bracing against a world that feels unpredictable or unsafe. Effort, thought, or explanation may no longer reach the place that aches. I work in a quiet, body-based, and collaborative way that meets suffering where it lives—beneath words, in the nervous system itself. Therapy isn’t about fixing you; it’s about coming home to yourself. Over time, safety returns, agency rebuilds, and as you create well-being from within, the world begins to meet you differently—you feel included, connected, and fully at home in life rather than apart
Quality and Experience: I strive to be the most well-trained therapist I can be, and provide an atmosphere of privacy, safety, and trust. Beyond my Ph.D., I have certificates in Psychoanalysis, Group Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). I am a Certified EFT Supervisor. My experience with couples and individuals includes hetero and same-sex clients. After years in Santa Monica, I now work only via Zoom, serving people in CA and NY (Licensed in both states). Sliding scale for 2025: individuals, 45 minutes ($230-285), 60 min ($315-380); Couples and Adult Children & Parent(s), 75 min ($390-455) or 90 min ($490-550).
Quality and Experience: I strive to be the most well-trained therapist I can be, and provide an atmosphere of privacy, safety, and trust. Beyond my Ph.D., I have certificates in Psychoanalysis, Group Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). I am a Certified EFT Supervisor. My experience with couples and individuals includes hetero and same-sex clients. After years in Santa Monica, I now work only via Zoom, serving people in CA and NY (Licensed in both states). Sliding scale for 2025: individuals, 45 minutes ($230-285), 60 min ($315-380); Couples and Adult Children & Parent(s), 75 min ($390-455) or 90 min ($490-550).
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.
I help individuals, couples, and teens heal from past experiences and combat depression, anxiety, relational issues, and trauma. I understand how trauma can impact every aspect of life, from relationships to self-esteem to physical health. Whether you are struggling with dark thoughts or hard feelings, dissociation, or a persistent feeling of being "on edge," I am here to help your rediscover your resilience and move toward a life that feels authentic, peaceful, and empowered. Healing trauma isn’t just about talking; it's about truly feeling heard, understood, and gently guided toward inner transformation.
I help individuals, couples, and teens heal from past experiences and combat depression, anxiety, relational issues, and trauma. I understand how trauma can impact every aspect of life, from relationships to self-esteem to physical health. Whether you are struggling with dark thoughts or hard feelings, dissociation, or a persistent feeling of being "on edge," I am here to help your rediscover your resilience and move toward a life that feels authentic, peaceful, and empowered. Healing trauma isn’t just about talking; it's about truly feeling heard, understood, and gently guided toward inner transformation.
My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model.
My goal for each man I work with is to provide hope and support while facilitating the recovery process. This usually requires us to dig deep and figure out why we engage in destructive behaviors. It also requires us to develop a treatment plan that specifically targets the maladaptive behaviors and reduces the chance of relapse.
My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model.
My goal for each man I work with is to provide hope and support while facilitating the recovery process. This usually requires us to dig deep and figure out why we engage in destructive behaviors. It also requires us to develop a treatment plan that specifically targets the maladaptive behaviors and reduces the chance of relapse.
We believe that therapy is an opportunity for enhancing the functioning of individuals and families because everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilling life. We are sensitive to our diverse community and strive to honor everyone’s beliefs and cultural values offering services tailored to meet the needs of our clients.
We believe that therapy is an opportunity for enhancing the functioning of individuals and families because everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilling life. We are sensitive to our diverse community and strive to honor everyone’s beliefs and cultural values offering services tailored to meet the needs of our clients.
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.