Female Therapists in El Cajon, CA

As a Board Certified Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I often ask clients is your anxiety and depression taking the joy out of living each day? We are all living in times that are critical and hard to deal with, whether it is financial, health related issues, negative feelings about ourselves or family and relationship problems. I provide a holistic, integrative and collaborative approach through evidence-based practices in addressing and treating issues related to trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, family and couple concerns. When we deal with challenges, it can be a difficult undertaking.

Kenya Taylor has more than 20 years of experience in mental health while including anxiety and depression interventions for chronic health conditions, pain management, first responders and their families, women's health, and successful aging to enhance individual, couples and family therapy. She continues to promote wellness in urban, rural and suburban communities.

Hello, I'm Marti Curiel, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who graduated from Alliant International University. My passion is driven by the desire to alter the perception that society has about therapy. I am aware and constantly learning that culture, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and citizenship status all have an impact on how we choose to present ourselves to the world. I enjoy working with varied populations.

Cassie Deacon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has been practicing since 2015. She graduated from San Diego State University with a master's degree in Social Work. Cassie believes in compassionate and supportive therapeutic care to assist clients to explore and achieve their mental health goals. Cassie specializes in working with PTSD, Complex PTSD, youth/adolescents, mood disorders and the stressors associated with caregiving. Cassie is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

Through my work for non profit, public and private sectors, I have developed an unrelenting passion for helping children, adolescents, and adults overcome life's many challenges. I consider it a privilege to have treated these populations from a variety of backgrounds with an equally varied mental health conditions. I have worked with juvenile sex offenders, juvenile delinquents, foster children, chronically mentally ill, and criminally insane, couples, to name a few. Although, their problems were different, their goals were the same, to live a life filled with happiness self sufficiency and success.I have been working in an underserved community.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with over 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem, and anxiety/depression. I have experience in working with children, adults, and families. My primary focus has been on dealing with anxiety and depression-related disorders. I have provided services for traditionally underserved and culturally diverse populations. I have assisted clients in managing symptoms and in building healthier coping skills.

My name is Tram Vu, LCSW76967. I have worked with clients of all ages. For the past 13 years, I've dedicated my time to providing therapy and coaching to children and their families.

Hi there, I'm Alina! My name is Alina Avila Sala and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Sacramento, CA and working with clients statewide via telehealth. My client population & specialty focus I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for adults and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and eating disorders. I work to help my clients navigate these transition periods and to build skills to allow them to feel better about themselves and develop a more positive outlook on life.

My name is Candice Campbell. I'm been licensed for 15 years and enjoy working with the whole person. We can't control the world, but we can help each other deal with it a little better. My focus areas of practice are strength-based, skill-based, cognitive, and psychodynamic. I am credited with trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy along with anger replacement therapy. I support an array of skill development and enjoy discovering a person's existing strengths and finding ways to enhance their functioning.

Hi, my name is Lorraine Webb, and I am a Licensed MFT 131717. I've been practicing for several years. I tend to take an eclectic approach to therapy, with the client's needs as a guide for our sessions. I utilize an eclectic approach to treatment, incorporating client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused approaches, as well as aspects of DBT. I am also EMDR trained. I have experience working with individuals, children, adolescents, and couples going through a variety of struggles. My current focus is on adults experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, etc.

In our diverse and ever-changing world, individuals from various backgrounds face unique challenges that can impact their mental health and well-being. My ideal client is someone who recognizes their need for change—whether they’re dealing with gender/sexuality conflict, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or navigating identity and self-esteem challenges. They understand the importance of addressing these issues in a space that respects and incorporates their cultural, ethnic, and personal identity into the healing process. My ideal client is someone who is willing to put in the necessary work to elicit change.

My name is Lisa Everson and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, and a history of trauma, using primarily Cognitive Behavioral therapy to help my clients successfully manage their symptoms.

Yasmin Sadik offers customized problem-solving techniques to help you in the shortest amount of time possible. She will discuss with you unresolved trauma and present challenges that could be leading to anxiety, depression and relationship issues.

I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to explore their current challenges in an effort to see what is, and is not, working for them. I am passionate about helping clients to identify their growth goals and being a partner for attaining lasting change. Whether the changes need to occur within their mindset, behaviors or personal/relationship boundaries- I am here to help. Clients often have an area of focus in mind when they start therapy, and we often find that this one area affects many others in their lives. Once this focus is addressed, clients often find that the positive changes they are making have widespread effects.

Kimberly Lopez Sanchez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2018. Kimberly works with adolescents and young adults struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and life transitions. She believes that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. Kimberly is here to support you in that process. In her spare time, Kimberly enjoys reading for pleasure.

My name is Tiffany Marie Avery, and I am Clinical Licensed Social Worker. My approach to therapy is client centered, strength-based and solution focused to help individuals reach their highest potential. My experience is in residential and outpatient substance use treatment, in which I’ve worked with dual-diagnosed clients. My experience has provided me a strong foundation in working to address trauma, depression, anxiety, family issues, and substance use.

Hi there, I'm Daisy! I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked as a therapist in school and clinical settings, which has allowed me to work with various issues, including anxiety, life transitions, depression, grief, and more. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I use a variety of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, and Client-Centered therapy. My role will be to provide you with support, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. I hope to be part of your journey toward growth, healing, and well-being.

Therapy is about compassion, vulnerability, and connection; it can also be about pushing yourself toward growth, creating change, and evolving into who you want to be. I would love to work with you to identify areas of potential and develop a path to success. I use a direct approach to build a real relationship with you. I don't shy away from difficult topics. Making a big leap can be daunting but finding fulfillment is worth the jump. I focus on individuals facing big life changes. As a Tricare provider and the child of a retired service member, I understand the unique stressors faced by the military community and their families.

Terri Kisselovich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2005. She was awarded both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work at San Diego State University. Terri utilizes a framework of the biopsychosocial model, which looks at the “whole person,” meaning the connections between biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors. Life can be difficult sometimes, and everyone may need help navigating their path. Terri can help create a blueprint along this journey of healing using evidenced based practices of cognitive based therapy, dialectical based therapy.