EMDR Therapists in Encinitas, CA

My goal is to instill hope and to help people find happiness and healing. I provide a safe, friendly and nurturing environment to get to know my clients and incite positive change in their lives. I have provided therapeutic services in residential and outpatient settings to children, adolescents and adults for 11 years.I specialize in treating trauma, depression, anxiety and additional cognitive and emotional disorders using a variety of proven techniques (including EMDR ). I work from a client-centered approach, looking at your individual situation and all of the things that have led you to where you are today.

We are a functional medicine clinic with an emphasis on whole person care and mental health. Our mission is to partner with you to optimize your health through individualized treatment plans drawing from multiple medical traditions empowering you to perform at the highest level possible in the areas of life that matter most. You. Better.

Do you feel like a misunderstood weirdo, even though you might look normal? I’ve got your back. Feel cramped by societal expectations and want to find the freedom and empowerment to be fully yourself? Step into my (virtual) office. I want to work with you if you are on the precipice of change. Or in the throes of shedding the skin of your former self. Or eyeball-deep in crisis. I want to work with you if, somewhere in there, you suspect that these times are the ones that hone our edges, define who we are and are not, and allow us to emerge from the ashes more empowered, brighter, stronger, and more fully in ownership of our truth.

Hi! I'm a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 12 years of experience working with Children (7+), Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families, Schools, & running quarterly Teen Therapy groups. I've worked in a variety of milieus including Behavioral Health, Urgent Care, In-school Therapy, Child/Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Clinics (Rady Children’s, Bellevue Hospital, Center for Eating Disorders), & Inpatient Adult & Adolescent Units (The NY State Psychiatric Institute) in addition to 5 years in Private Practice with San Diego Kids First & The Halliday Center. I integrate traditional approaches w/ warm, creative, dynamic modalities.

Through my years as a therapist, I have worked to specialize my passion for supporting my clients to work through difficult life events and thrive. I strive to harness the power of relationships in healing the family and individuals as a whole. Utilizing interventions based in the principles of Theraplay and EMDR I support clients to nurture a deeper sense of compassion for themselves and improve connections to important people in their lives. When working with children harnessing the power of play allows parent and child to engage in foundational aspects of attachment and provides parent and child with powerful experiential change.

Choosing a therapist is an important decision. My goal as your therapist is to help you find healthy ways to engage in life and use your strengths to help understand, uncover, and dismantle what is creating anxiety, depression and other emotional concerns you may find yourself living with. Therapy can help to create an environment to move through the process of self-discovery and self-awareness in a safe way. The treatments I work with have proven to be effective, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness therapy, and EMDR . I believe therapy is foremost, about building a trusting relationship with a qualified person.

I am passionate about affecting change in others and I believe that by helping people change their beliefs you can help them change their lives. My ultimate goal is to give you the tools you need so that you don't need me! I have worked with client's from many different cultures and backgrounds and I would be delighted to work with you! I love people and have been gifted with the ability to connect with and reach almost anyone. I believe in doing what works for the individual. Therapy is about making you stronger not making me feel smarter.

My focus is to help people struggling with cognition, mood, anxiety, fears, personality, phobias, relationships, or trauma (acute, developmental, complex). My foundational approach is person-centered (empathy, congruence, unconditional positive regard) with expertise in other multiple therapy approaches that are integrated. The intended outcome is to help individuals, couples, and families feel better, mentally heal, interact with others with kindness and compassion, and perform optimally in business, sports, education, and the arts.

Our overall mission is to promote behavioral health and wellness for our clients to obtain a high quality of life within themselves, their family, and their community. We work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that include assessment, short-term solution focused interventions, consultation with other providers, and crisis intervention. If you are feeling stuck, stressed from life circumstances, or having trouble adjusting to new transitions, then please contact us. We are here for you!

When you're dealing with painful emotions, relationship issues, or other life challenges, every day can feel like a struggle. Finding the right therapist can seem like yet another daunting task. But it can also be the crucial first step toward a happier, more fulfilling, and more meaningful life. I believe in taking the time to get to know you as an individual and to understand your unique story, strengths, and clinical needs, so that together we can help you get past your current challenges and build a life you love living. I specialize in working with clients seeking personal growth and a more meaningful life.

I work with women ages 19+ and the LGBTQ+ population to help you clarify values, address traumas, enhance your emotion management, and feel more powerful without neglecting others in your life. Our work together will involve identifying the ways to strengthen your whole self. To do this, I take into account your family of origin, your current family, your involvement with other practitioners, spiritual practices, and community-supportive resources. I help you optimize your overall wellness by addressing any functional limitations from an integrative medicine for mental health perspective.

I strive to create a safe, compassionate environment, where you can open up and feel held and seen as you share more vulnerable parts of yourself. At times, life presents us with challenges that overwhelm us. I'm here to offer support so you can go through your challenges with more ease and grace. I am interested in genuine exploration of one's true nature. I'm here to help uncover all the layers that prevent you from living a life that you deserve. My passion is to help develop the spiritual aspects of your life which can lead to more fulfillment, harmony and balance.

As an experienced clinician, I am honored and happy to assist you and your loved ones on your path toward greater life satisfaction and peace of mind. I specialize in individual work with women and teenage girls, family and couples counseling, separation and divorce issues, trauma/abuse recovery and addiction recovery. I love to help children and adolescents express their feelings in a warm and relaxed environment in a garden setting. Addressing mood struggles as well as life challenges and transitions, my work is solution-focused, interactive and goal-oriented.

Seeking Psychotherapy is a courageous and hopeful act. While each of us comes to therapy for different reasons, we all need acceptance, empathy, and support to examine our lives and make change. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and tailor my approach to the individual needs of my client. I have helped people with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, addiction, parenting, and navigating difficult life transitions, such as divorce and remarriage.

The wounds from our past can leave us feeling broken, fearful, and alone. As a trauma-informed clinician, my heart is to walk alongside individuals longing to feel whole again, or perhaps for the first time. I am an EMDR trained clinician who utilizes this evidence-based approach to help my clients find holistic paths to healing. In my practice, I believe that the brain, body, and spirit are affected by the things that have happened to us. I invite you to share your unique story in a space of understanding and without judgment, and have hope we can rebuild a new, meaningful life.

Are you struggling with symptoms of anxiety, mood swings, low energy or overwhelm? Are you a parent struggling with feeing confident in your parenting skills? Do you suffer from past trauma that is affecting your daily life? Is your child or teen showing signs of stress, anxiety, peer issues or self esteem? We specialize in children and teens and their families who have experienced trauma, divorce/separation, school related issues, difficult family dynamics, anxiety and mood disorders. We also treat adults who are suffering from past or present trauma with symptoms that are limiting the individual's potential.

Life doesn't always go as planned and sometimes it can be a real struggle. If you are experiencing anxiety / depression / overwhelm and unsure where to turn ... I can help! As human beings we naturally go through a wide range of emotions but that doesn't mean we have to suffer... we all have the power of change within us! I can help you believe in yourself, embrace confidence and self-assertion to take back your life. In my practice, I help people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, food/body issues, dissociation, codependency, and relationship problems.