Family Therapy in Chula Vista, CA
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Rachael Fitz @ Grow Through Life Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Rachael is an Associate Marriage and
Family Therapist
, who received her Master of Science from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
Are you concerned about your child or teen? I have worked with children in the mental health field for several years in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I utilize a person-centered approach when working with children in order to meet them developmentally where they are at. I am passionate about working with youth and their parents to help families thrive. I have several areas of clinical interest including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and reactions to traumatic stress.
Waitlist for new clients

Agueda Takeuchi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Life is full of ups and downs, and I will be honored to walk along your side to see you enjoy the ups and good days and support you while you learn from the downs and not so happy times. My name is Agueda Takeuchi, I am a bilingual and bi-cultural marriage and
family therapist
. My passion has always been to serve individuals or families by providing them with services that support their well-being. Whether it is to improve emotional regulation, develop social skills, manage excessive stress and/or tension, improve communication skills, wellness and personal growth or deal with difficult life decisions, I am here to support you.

Danielle Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My mission as your therapist is to help you find purpose, passion, and serenity in your day-to-day life. My approach is tailored to help you feel comfortable and unconditionally supported and accepted in therapy. I believe in a collaborative approach, and we will explore your individual qualities, needs, and desires to develop a safe environment for your growth and healing. I have worked extensively with depression, anxiety, trauma, couples issues, ADD/ADHD, addiction, self-esteem issues,
family
of origin issues, and relationship challenges.

Adrian Avila
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, Spanish, English
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am Adrian Avila. I hold a License in MFT (#52279) to serve in private practice in California. My education includes a Ph. D. from Loma Linda University and M.A. from University of San Diego, both in Marital and
Family Therapy
, and a B.A. in Psychology with minor in Bio-Chem from San Diego State University. I have been in the psychology-therapy field for more than 23 years.

Nancy Cowden
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Please call or email me for an individual, couples or
family therapy
consultation today.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. My mission is to help guide individuals, families and couples on their journey toward personal growth and positive change in order to live a happy and fulfilling life. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling life.
Not accepting new clients

Shanekwa Pruitt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
If you’re looking for a refuge from loss and to heal from reproductive, perinatal, and
family
building issues, I can help. Are you having trouble grasping, understanding, or dealing with Trauma or a recent life change, I have specialized in these areas since the beginning of my career. Struggling to find self-love, your true identity, or growth, I offer a safe space to explore these aspects and more. If you are ready, you can feel: seen, heard, understood, like yourself again, more satisfied, hopeful and empowered.

New Horizon Counseling Center Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPCC, LCSW, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Here at New Horizon Counseling Center, we offer individual, couples,
family
and teen group therapy. Our therapists have provided a number of specialized therapeutic services to those dealing with challenging life experiences.

Blueprint Therapy: Norma Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
If you need support through navigating postpartum anxiety or depression, I can help! Feeling overwhelmed with the new addition to your
family
? I can provide support through my education and lived experience!.
I am a bilingual English/Spanish, bi-cultural therapist who specializes in treating postpartum depression and anxiety and life transitions. I aim to create a safe space for you to process unexpected emotions and learn new skills to manage challenging situations. Seeking support is often not easy so I commend you for taking the first step to make a positive change in your life. Need support through a major life transition? Contact me today for a free consultation phone call.

Maegan K A Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I am a licensed marriage and
family therapist
practicing narrative therapy. My primary focus is to be respectful to each person I meet with, and to help each person discover and remember the abilities they have which can help them move through life despite the obstacles which sometimes get in the way. I am passionate about standing alongside the people I collaborate with against the problems that show up in their lives, sometimes these problems are systemic and oppressive, and require activism and courageous determination. I am happy to meet with individuals, couples, and families.

Jeff Palitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
For individuals, teens and families, I focus on Cognitive Behavioral strategies and
family
dynamics.
Your relationships are important. Your mental health matters. It's not easy to ask for help, and finding the help you need can be even harder. If you are experiencing anxiety, marital/
family
challenges, or depression you are not alone. Jeff Palitz, MFT, is a warm, knowledgeable and experienced therapist who is committed to assisting you in making constructive changes happen in your life. Visit www.eastlakecounseling.com for more information and 24 hour online scheduling.
Waitlist for new clients

Melissa Nefalar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I believe in working with children, teens, and adults through a combination of guidance and direction. Therapy can involve relieving stress in
family
relationships and improvement in overall quality of life for those in treatment. A lot of time and energy are spent with all other aspects in life, why wouldn't we invest growth and enrichment with our loved ones?
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Cathy Coffman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I am experienced in issues related to trauma, military life, Combat stress,
family
disruption.
Do you feel depressed and anxious much of the time? Do you feel drained and angry? Do the people who mean the most to you in the world often get the worst of you? Let me help you reconnect in a way that restores your emotions and the misery of broken relationships. I specialize in conflicted relationships, depression, anxiety, all forms of trauma as well as adult children of abuse or neglect. I have combined years as a Christian counselor with experience working with military families and individuals. I specialize in trauma with a focus on EMDR as a standard of care for most traumas.
Waitlist for new clients

Carolyn Jacobs
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Individual, couple and
family therapy
provided through the lens of Bowen
Family
Systems Theory. The overall goal of "systems psychotherapy" is to develop of more effective options for decreasing chronic anxiety, increase more effective self-management skills in relationship to important others, and increase flexibility and resiliency to meet life's challenges .

Dora A Diaz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am Dora Diaz, a Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
with a strong commitment to serving individuals and families. As a Hispanic and bilingual professional fluent in English and Spanish, I bring a culturally sensitive approach to my practice. With six years of experience working with diverse populations, including children, youth, adults, and families, I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges they face.

Elizabeth Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, 127660
Verified
Verified
I am Hispanic and Bilingual Spanish/English Licensed Marriage &
Family Therapist
. As a therapist my desire and passion is to help Individuals and families heal, reconnect, and restore their relationships to change this generation one
family
at a time. I strongly believe that when the
family
is able to provide comfort, care, and is emotionally available in times of need to his own members, each person is closer to live healthy and successful relationships in life.

Marypaz Garrdea
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I know from experience that looking for a therapist could be stressful. If you are here then you are on the right path and I am here to walk it with you. My name is Marypaz Garrdea. I am a bilingual, Spanish and English, Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
in California. I am also a clinical psychologist from Mexico City with more than 15 years of experience.

Gladys Gonzales
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
. I am Bilingual in English and Spanish. I earned my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology in 2002. I have worked in various settings for over 25 years, working with Children and Families. I have worked in a crisis house providing crisis interventions to families on an outpatient basis. I have experience working with school counselors and psychologist to help students.

Jeff Williams | Pathways Family Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
In addition to individual therapy, I practice
Family Therapy
.
Hi, I'm Jeff! Whether you're here searching for yourself or a loved one, I applaud you for this step. Finding the right therapist can take time, but it's worth the effort. With 20 years in the field, I've whittled myself down to a few key characteristics: I'm caring, down-to-earth, and direct. If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma,
family
conflict, identity or relationship issues, I'd like to help! Therapy is sacred time for yourself... a place to safely explore, to build confidence, make changes, and to realize the path you want to travel.

Tia Stevens: Hope Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I’m Tia and I am an Associate Marriage and
Family Therapist
. I believe that therapy is a time to be our true selves and explore our emotions in a safe space. Some modalities I implement in my therapy are Solution-focused, CBT, Gottman Methods, Narrative and Strategic. Through these modalities, I am goal-oriented and direct, all while taking the time to explore the issues at hand in order to meet your desired goals in therapy.

Jacqueline Elizabeth Kirchner
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am experienced in providing treatment to clients with current or past involvement with the
Family
court system.
Life is always filled with challenges and it's not always possible to deal with these life challenges in the most healthy and practical ways possible. Sometimes you might not have the support of others that you need to deal with these life stressors. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other behavioral problems. My goal as your therapist is to help you navigate these life stressors in the best way possible for you. I do this through a collaborative approach with my clients, as each individual is unique and what works best for one client might not work for another.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.