Therapists in Del Mar, CA
Waitlist for new clients

Nasim - Bavar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Have you heard of the saying, "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I change," by Dr Carl Rogers? In my experience, our suffering stems from a lack of self-acceptance and self-compassion. I have also realized that it is not until we are willing to take that first step of looking at ourselves honestly and kindly, that we start living life fully. If you are feeling stuck dealing with difficult situations or repeating unhealthy habits, I can help.

Sheila Henry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you lonely? Tired of eating or watching TC alone at night? Miss being hugged? Being lonely has many ill effects upon your health and quality of life. Love adds years of better health and a longer life. There are many ways of having love & passion in your life: pet, relationships, career, hobby. Many women want a relationship with a man but don't believe it's possible for them. I specialize in helping women get full clarity on what they want, and then give specific tools on how to find that man to create the great relationship of their dreams.

Valerie L. Zar
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Is your pre-teen or teen-age child unusually irritable, withdrawn, sad, angry or tearful? Teens will often open up to therapists when they don't talk to parents. If your teen is refusing school, or not enjoying life, s/he may be struggling with anxiety or depression, inadequate social skills, bullies, feeling different, sexual identity, parental divorce, or body image worries.
I offer a warm, nurturing and safe environment for adolescents to share their feelings and start to feel better about themselves. I enjoy helping adolescents and parents find their way during these difficult times.

Matthew J. Jarvinen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi, I specialize in psychotherapy and have worked in the field of mental health for over 10 years. If you are looking for a therapist, there are two things I want you to know:
Angela Phillips
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Everyone encounters challenges and new situations in life. We all want to meet these challenges with confidence, and hope to have acquired the necessary skills along the way to do so. Occasionally, however, we find that the tools that once worked for us no longer do. We may then feel frustrated, unsure of ourselves and have difficulty moving forward. These very challenges, however, help us grow, develop a greater awareness of ourselves and others, and empower us to make good choices. A caring and experienced therapist can help with these challenges...

PsyNamic Counseling and Psychological Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hi I'm Troy, I'm President and Lead Clinician of PsyNamic Counseling Services and a Private Practice owner since 2014. I have been a leader in mental health industry as well as the community, and have helped people from all walks of life improve their situations and increase their overall sense of wellbeing. I really love helping people identify purpose and create a clear and simple way to reach their goals, for the betterment of themselves and those around them.

Alan L Switzer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
This is me at the beach with Shannon, our 25 year-old daughter. My wife Vicki and I had the good fortune to raise her here in beautiful San Diego North County, where she has had the opportunity to become an accomplished surfer, sailor, diver, and nature photographer. Vicki and I are a Marriage and Family Therapist team in private practice here for 20+ years in Encinitas, California. As well as seeing couples and families, I have specialized in treating anxiety disorders and phobias, depression, alcohol and substance abuse, and adolescents.
I completed my B.A.degree at the University of Connecticut and graduate training at Purdue University. Using an eclectic approach, I combine elements of cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, client-centered and mindfulness therapies in my practice. I am also certified in Clinical Hypnosis for use in weight loss, smoking cessation, habit control and anxiety reduction.
I began focusing on treating adolescents very early in my career, and I have always enjoyed working with their youthful energy. Helping parents to work more closely together and develope simple and effective parenting skills can transform a stressful, contentious family life i

Laura Shames
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
How long have you ignored your inner voice? How long have you let fear of the unknown get in your way? If your answer is "Too Long" then you have reached the right place. Stop living someone else's life and start living your life the way you dreamed of. Fully express your true self. Live a life where your inside deepest beliefs match how you live on the outside.

Kim F Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome. Due to the impact of COVID-19, I have transitioned all therapy sessions to phone and video. In addition, I have increased availability and am currently accepting new clients.

Katherine Clark
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling so overwhelmed by problems that you've given up hope things will ever change? Do you lose sleep worrying that whatever you do won't be enough? I'd like to help you re-discover your strengths so you can accomplish what seems impossible. Whether it's a dream to begin a new career, to overcome the lingering effects of childhood neglect or trauma, or to raise happy, healthy children, I can help.

Wayne Allen Bardwell
Psychologist, PhD, MBA, F-APOS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe the basis of a successful psychotherapy experience is a warm, empathic and non-judgmental connection where clients feel understood, supported and accepted. My clinical work focuses on helping people with depression or anxiety issues, chronic or life-threatening illness, & chronic pain. In addition, I enjoy working with older adolescents and young adults who have been frustrated in trying to capitalize on their strengths & achieve their personal & professional goals. Our work may involve issues related to mood, behaviors, education/career, stage-of-life transitions, relationships, & sexuality or sexual orientation.

Valerie Rock
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe in providing a collaborative and supportive environment to maximize the therapeutic experience. I help clients cope with negative thoughts and behaviors that may hinder relationships and overall quality of life. Therapy is focused on building and nurturing interpersonal relationships and decreasing daily stress, by assisting clients in capitalizing on strengths and defining goals.

Andrew L. Stinson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Thank you for visiting my Psychology Today profile. I am a licensed clinical psychologist serving the greater San Diego area. I work primarily with those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, grief/loss, and life transitions. I employ an eclectic therapeutic approach drawing upon a number of different healing modalities and traditions to fit your unique circumstances. I provide a safe, warm, supportive, and collaborative environment to help you achieve your goals.

San Diego Kids First
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Every child is unique. To help children overcome social, emotional, behavioral, developmental, and/or academic challenges, we can't be preoccupied with simply signing labels. Rather, we need to identify a child's individual strengths as well as their weaknesses in order to design effective strategies that suit their needs. We work closely with parents, schools, and other professionals to establish a comprehensive picture of the whole child. It's from this highly individualized approach along with the collaboration with those that know the child/teen well, that we are able to create the most significant and dramatic change!

Norman Severe
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you. My name is Dr. Norman Severe and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked in our local San Diego community for over 20 years. For the past seventeen years, I have devoted my private practice to serving the mental health needs of children, adolescents and families in need of therapeutic and psychological support. I beleive everyone can achieve great things in their lives by recognizing their strengths, working through struggles and overcoming obstacles by persevering and never giving up.

Jill Silverman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you suffering from relationship pain, stress or traumatic memories? Do you find yourself struggling with health, career and financial issues? I have been helping people with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and relationship problems for over 20 years. I am an expert in helping my clients get out of emotional distress and into healthy thinking and living. I offer tools to assist in effective communication, boundary setting, stress management and conflict resolution. I help clients to manage difficult emotions, overcome negative thinking, feel more confident, and create loving relationships. I also specialize in EMDR.

Center for Mental Wellness
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Whether you've had a long struggle with your emotions, or just want a little help overcoming a recent difficulty, finding the right person to help makes a big difference. We believe in combining compassion and empathy, with therapies that have been proven to work by clinical researchers. We teach children, teens, and adults effective skills for changing behaviors, and provide the support and encouragement needed along the way. Through this process, you can overcome feelings of depression, isolation, shame, and fear while also building confidence in your strengths and gaining tools to overcome future challenges.

Kevin J Fitzsimmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am always curious about what brings clients into psychotherapy at a particular juncture of their lives and what they are hoping to be different as a result of conversations with someone like me. Once the responses to this curiosity are articulated and there is a clear purpose and direction for therapy, I listen for what a client already knows and what the client strengths and personal resources currently are and what they have been in the past. This becomes the context for conversations which have the possibility of leading toward preferred changes in the client's life and in its direction.

Ed Lowery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in two areas: (1) Reducing anxiety and depression in adults and children; (2) Reducing problem behaviors in children and teens. I have received advanced training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and use this training with many of my patients to gain a more in-depth understanding of issues that have lingered in a painful manner for many years.

Georgina Ramirez, MFT (Bilingual)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, English, Spanish
Verified
Verified
"Feeling tired, confused, stressed out, and don't know why? Are you worried about your relationships and your level of satisfaction in life?" Georgina is a professional, caring, and practical BILINGUAL & BI-CULTURAL (Eng/Spanish) THERAPIST WITH 20+ YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE. LICENSED AS A MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST AND EFFECTIVELY WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES. CONFIDENTIAL. Georgina specializes in Relationship Issues (premarital, marital problems, affairs, financial stress, divorce); Trauma Recovery (post traumatic stress, victims of crime, grief, death, dying); Teen Issues (op-positional/defiant, peer pressure); Women's Issues (loving too much, dependency, co-dependency); Anxiety or Fears, Career Development, and Depression.
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