Multiracial Therapists in Encinitas, CA
You're carrying more than most people know — and you're still showing up every day trying to figure it out. Maybe it's anxiety that won't quiet down, a relationship stuck on repeat, or a season of life that just feels heavier than it should. Maybe there's a spiritual dimension to your struggle that other therapists have glossed over. You don't need someone to hand you a worksheet. You need someone who actually gets your world — including the parts that matter most to you about who you are and what you believe.
You're carrying more than most people know — and you're still showing up every day trying to figure it out. Maybe it's anxiety that won't quiet down, a relationship stuck on repeat, or a season of life that just feels heavier than it should. Maybe there's a spiritual dimension to your struggle that other therapists have glossed over. You don't need someone to hand you a worksheet. You need someone who actually gets your world — including the parts that matter most to you about who you are and what you believe.
I'm a somatic therapist who specializes in EMDR. The thing that sparks the most joy for me as a therapist is being the catalyst for positive change. A guide to help individuals find peace within themselves. I love being able to shed light on shadows that might have been overlooked, helping individuals and couples make permanent changes in order for them to reach their full potential, and live their best life. I believe that through our own introspection and deep work we can unlock a world of opportunities.
I'm a somatic therapist who specializes in EMDR. The thing that sparks the most joy for me as a therapist is being the catalyst for positive change. A guide to help individuals find peace within themselves. I love being able to shed light on shadows that might have been overlooked, helping individuals and couples make permanent changes in order for them to reach their full potential, and live their best life. I believe that through our own introspection and deep work we can unlock a world of opportunities.
In my therapy practice, I seek to hold space for clients, the space in which it is safe to explore previously hidden aspects of self. It is my greatest passion in life to see clients heal from the inside out. I see the act of seeking therapy, in order to embark on a path toward personal-growth and greater effectiveness in all aspects of life, as a sign of strength and health. I believe that through acceptance, many issues may be better resolved as they are brought into the light of awareness.
In my therapy practice, I seek to hold space for clients, the space in which it is safe to explore previously hidden aspects of self. It is my greatest passion in life to see clients heal from the inside out. I see the act of seeking therapy, in order to embark on a path toward personal-growth and greater effectiveness in all aspects of life, as a sign of strength and health. I believe that through acceptance, many issues may be better resolved as they are brought into the light of awareness.
From early development to late adulthood, we are in a continuous state of physiological, environmental, social, interpersonal, educational, and professional change. With change, tools are necessary to strengthen adversity, opportunity, autonomy, and life balance. All things considered, humans are social creatures and the need to connect with the self and others is essential for optimizing fulfillment in our lives.
From early development to late adulthood, we are in a continuous state of physiological, environmental, social, interpersonal, educational, and professional change. With change, tools are necessary to strengthen adversity, opportunity, autonomy, and life balance. All things considered, humans are social creatures and the need to connect with the self and others is essential for optimizing fulfillment in our lives.
I work with children, teens, and families struggling with anxiety, big emotions, and behavior challenges like shutdowns, irritability, or defiance. Parents often come in feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to help, I support you in creating a calmer home, improving communication, and strengthening connection. I also work with young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and identity exploration, including LGBTQ+. My goal is to help your child feel more confident and regulated, while giving you practical tools to support lasting change at home.
I work with children, teens, and families struggling with anxiety, big emotions, and behavior challenges like shutdowns, irritability, or defiance. Parents often come in feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to help, I support you in creating a calmer home, improving communication, and strengthening connection. I also work with young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and identity exploration, including LGBTQ+. My goal is to help your child feel more confident and regulated, while giving you practical tools to support lasting change at home.
In liminal spaces such as therapy rooms, exploration can include questioning the less examined, and a noticing of how our experience is being impacted by forces and beliefs that keep us doubting and in distress. In pausing, gathering and contemplating as if around a fire, possibilities emerge. How do you really want to respond in this moment or the next? What forces and practices make this journey painful, and what leads you to a state of wonder and feeling most alive?
In liminal spaces such as therapy rooms, exploration can include questioning the less examined, and a noticing of how our experience is being impacted by forces and beliefs that keep us doubting and in distress. In pausing, gathering and contemplating as if around a fire, possibilities emerge. How do you really want to respond in this moment or the next? What forces and practices make this journey painful, and what leads you to a state of wonder and feeling most alive?
Welcome! I’m here to provide a safe, affirming, and inclusive space where you can explore your journey to healing and self-discovery. My practice specializes in supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, people of color, and anyone navigating the complexities of trauma, relationships, or identity. Whether you’re seeking support for personal growth, navigating challenges in your relationship, or embracing your authentic self, I’m committed to meeting you with compassion and understanding.
Welcome! I’m here to provide a safe, affirming, and inclusive space where you can explore your journey to healing and self-discovery. My practice specializes in supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, people of color, and anyone navigating the complexities of trauma, relationships, or identity. Whether you’re seeking support for personal growth, navigating challenges in your relationship, or embracing your authentic self, I’m committed to meeting you with compassion and understanding.
I offer a judgment free environment to explore your concerns, troubles, dreams, and questions. We will be on this journey together: I particularly like working with anxiety, stress, and career challenges. I also enjoy processing through spiritual questions and angst. Together, we will identify, clarify, and process emotions and ideas that are causing you discomfort. Just as importantly, we'll set goals together so you can effectively understand the progress you've made.
I offer a judgment free environment to explore your concerns, troubles, dreams, and questions. We will be on this journey together: I particularly like working with anxiety, stress, and career challenges. I also enjoy processing through spiritual questions and angst. Together, we will identify, clarify, and process emotions and ideas that are causing you discomfort. Just as importantly, we'll set goals together so you can effectively understand the progress you've made.
Hi, I’m Dr. Cassidy! I specialize in pregnancy and postpartum, and I also support parents of toddlers and older kids who feel anxious, overstimulated, or stuck in reactive cycles. Many are doing their best to hold it together while struggling with postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, burnout, rage, perfectionism, or relationship strain. You might feel like you’re snapping more than you want to, carrying constant worry, or stuck in a loop of guilt and overwhelm. You want real tools and deeper healing so you can feel steadier, more connected, and confident in the parent you’re becoming!
Hi, I’m Dr. Cassidy! I specialize in pregnancy and postpartum, and I also support parents of toddlers and older kids who feel anxious, overstimulated, or stuck in reactive cycles. Many are doing their best to hold it together while struggling with postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, burnout, rage, perfectionism, or relationship strain. You might feel like you’re snapping more than you want to, carrying constant worry, or stuck in a loop of guilt and overwhelm. You want real tools and deeper healing so you can feel steadier, more connected, and confident in the parent you’re becoming!
Therapy is beneficial in that it creates a unique space for your emotional support, safety, and growth. This work is helpful for people who want to relieve suffering by bringing awareness to how our external contexts and internal perspectives create our experience. Addressing both emotional difficulties with curiosity and environmental circumstances with creative solutions is essential to establishing a fulfilling life.
Therapy is beneficial in that it creates a unique space for your emotional support, safety, and growth. This work is helpful for people who want to relieve suffering by bringing awareness to how our external contexts and internal perspectives create our experience. Addressing both emotional difficulties with curiosity and environmental circumstances with creative solutions is essential to establishing a fulfilling life.
Natalie Guevara-Lehman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Let's help you live the life you imagined! Are you aware of your strengths and how sacred it is to be uniquely YOU? Do you notice the mystery of the daily experience & wish to be more capable of enjoying your relationships? I am here to help you develop the skills to lead a healthier and more satisfying life.
Let's help you live the life you imagined! Are you aware of your strengths and how sacred it is to be uniquely YOU? Do you notice the mystery of the daily experience & wish to be more capable of enjoying your relationships? I am here to help you develop the skills to lead a healthier and more satisfying life.
Hello! I’m Ebony Vaporean-Bussey-Payne, and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I’ve been licensed since 2016 and began seeing individuals in 2013. In my ten years of practice, I have worked with children, teens, and adults. I also have experience working with new mothers and first responders. My focus at this time is anxiety, depression, job stress, and family stress. I enjoy working with new mothers/postpartum, depression, anxiety, and first responders. At this time, I'm only seeing adults.
Hello! I’m Ebony Vaporean-Bussey-Payne, and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I’ve been licensed since 2016 and began seeing individuals in 2013. In my ten years of practice, I have worked with children, teens, and adults. I also have experience working with new mothers and first responders. My focus at this time is anxiety, depression, job stress, and family stress. I enjoy working with new mothers/postpartum, depression, anxiety, and first responders. At this time, I'm only seeing adults.
Many believe that my main responsibility as a clinical psychologist is to find what is “wrong” with people. While diagnosing is an important part of treatment it is far from the most important part. We will explore who you are, where you’ve been, and where you’d like to go. I treat every person like the unique individual they are. My strength-based approach focuses on what’s RIGHT with you and how we are going to leverage that to create the life you so desire. So, let’s get started.
Many believe that my main responsibility as a clinical psychologist is to find what is “wrong” with people. While diagnosing is an important part of treatment it is far from the most important part. We will explore who you are, where you’ve been, and where you’d like to go. I treat every person like the unique individual they are. My strength-based approach focuses on what’s RIGHT with you and how we are going to leverage that to create the life you so desire. So, let’s get started.
Protected Roots Integrative (PRI) Treatment Center is a Joint Commission-accredited and DHCS-certified mental health facility in San Diego. PRI supports adolescents, young adults, and their families in achieving sustained mental health recovery and wellness by integrating academic medicine with community values. Our all-gender facility offers in-person and virtual intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient (OP) treatment services. While we offer programs for young adults ages 18-35, PRI’s primary focus is working with adolescents aged 12-17 who have struggled with behavioral and emotional concerns throughout their adolescence.
Protected Roots Integrative (PRI) Treatment Center is a Joint Commission-accredited and DHCS-certified mental health facility in San Diego. PRI supports adolescents, young adults, and their families in achieving sustained mental health recovery and wellness by integrating academic medicine with community values. Our all-gender facility offers in-person and virtual intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient (OP) treatment services. While we offer programs for young adults ages 18-35, PRI’s primary focus is working with adolescents aged 12-17 who have struggled with behavioral and emotional concerns throughout their adolescence.
Now accepting new private pay and clients with insurance and who want therapy for "real" life.
You look fine on the outside, but are fighting to hold it together inside.
My ideal client is motivated and wants to feel and function better. You’re exhausted from overthinking and living in fear. Maybe you can't stop procrastinating and beat yourself up for not being able to knock out tasks and accomplish goals. You seek someone authentic, enthusiastic and committed to helping you find clarity. You want to to feel confident and capable. You want relief and a healthier relationship with yourself.
Now accepting new private pay and clients with insurance and who want therapy for "real" life.
You look fine on the outside, but are fighting to hold it together inside.
My ideal client is motivated and wants to feel and function better. You’re exhausted from overthinking and living in fear. Maybe you can't stop procrastinating and beat yourself up for not being able to knock out tasks and accomplish goals. You seek someone authentic, enthusiastic and committed to helping you find clarity. You want to to feel confident and capable. You want relief and a healthier relationship with yourself.
At The Village Lighthouse, we know that learning and development look different for every child, teen, and adult. Whether your child is struggling in school or you're seeking answers about your own learning or emotional needs, we’re here to help guide the way.
Our team includes Licensed Educational Psychologists and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), allowing us to support not only learning needs but also emotional well-being. We specialize in working with trauma and use evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices.
At The Village Lighthouse, we know that learning and development look different for every child, teen, and adult. Whether your child is struggling in school or you're seeking answers about your own learning or emotional needs, we’re here to help guide the way.
Our team includes Licensed Educational Psychologists and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), allowing us to support not only learning needs but also emotional well-being. We specialize in working with trauma and use evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices.
Do you feel out of control in your relationship to food? Has it become obsessive? Maybe your eating disorder helped you feel calm and in control at first- but now it feels like it is running your life. You’re stuck in a loop of obsessive thoughts and behaviors, disconnected from yourself and your loved ones, and wondering if healing is even possible. I know what it is like to be in that place. You’re not alone. And you don’t have to keep living this way. Together, we’ll work to reconnect you to your authentic self, your values, and build a life of meaning outside of your Eating Disorder.
Do you feel out of control in your relationship to food? Has it become obsessive? Maybe your eating disorder helped you feel calm and in control at first- but now it feels like it is running your life. You’re stuck in a loop of obsessive thoughts and behaviors, disconnected from yourself and your loved ones, and wondering if healing is even possible. I know what it is like to be in that place. You’re not alone. And you don’t have to keep living this way. Together, we’ll work to reconnect you to your authentic self, your values, and build a life of meaning outside of your Eating Disorder.
You may be a late-diagnosed or self-diagnosed neurodivergent adult—autistic, ADHD, or both—who functions well on the surface but feels chronically exhausted beneath it. Years of masking—monitoring your tone, reactions, productivity, attention, and social cues—can quietly lead to burnout, anxiety, and a sense that life requires constant effort. I specialize in working with neurodivergent adults who are ready to reduce masking, rebuild energy, and develop a way of living that supports their nervous system, values, & long-term independence.
You may be a late-diagnosed or self-diagnosed neurodivergent adult—autistic, ADHD, or both—who functions well on the surface but feels chronically exhausted beneath it. Years of masking—monitoring your tone, reactions, productivity, attention, and social cues—can quietly lead to burnout, anxiety, and a sense that life requires constant effort. I specialize in working with neurodivergent adults who are ready to reduce masking, rebuild energy, and develop a way of living that supports their nervous system, values, & long-term independence.
I offer practical strategies to women who are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or depressed. Balancing work-life, children, relationships, personal development, and more is hard! My nurturing approach is one of genuine warmth and support, in an encouraging, judgment-free environment.
My expertise is in helping women heal emotional pain, even the kind that seems unbearable. I use proven techniques, including mindfulness, cbt, and energy healing. I also have extensive background in exploring and utilizing our spiritual side, as well as specialty training in Maternal Mental Health (before, during and after pregnancy.
I offer practical strategies to women who are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or depressed. Balancing work-life, children, relationships, personal development, and more is hard! My nurturing approach is one of genuine warmth and support, in an encouraging, judgment-free environment.
My expertise is in helping women heal emotional pain, even the kind that seems unbearable. I use proven techniques, including mindfulness, cbt, and energy healing. I also have extensive background in exploring and utilizing our spiritual side, as well as specialty training in Maternal Mental Health (before, during and after pregnancy.
My passion is for people and their relationships. Eastern thought teaches us that pain is inevitable, suffering is optional; life and relationships have the ability to create struggles in everyday life that creates pain, but it is through our attitudes, behaviors, and meaning that we place ourselves in situations where we create our own suffering. By helping people find the tools to cultivate their unique skills, I believe we can find the hope and fulfillment to overcome our suffering. My focus is on individuals and couples as they search for connection, intimacy, love and success.
My passion is for people and their relationships. Eastern thought teaches us that pain is inevitable, suffering is optional; life and relationships have the ability to create struggles in everyday life that creates pain, but it is through our attitudes, behaviors, and meaning that we place ourselves in situations where we create our own suffering. By helping people find the tools to cultivate their unique skills, I believe we can find the hope and fulfillment to overcome our suffering. My focus is on individuals and couples as they search for connection, intimacy, love and success.
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FAQ - About Multiracial Counseling
Why might mixed race or multiracial identity be important to address in therapy?
Mixed race or multiracial identity can shape how you understand yourself and relate to others around you, so it is natural that this identity may be important to speak about in therapy. If you identify as mixed race, you may find it helpful to speak with a therapist about identity, belonging, racism, cultural disconnection, or feeling pressure to “choose” one part of your background over another. A therapist who understands or shares your mixed race identity may be better able to support conversations about your experiences. A shared background may also strengthen the therapeutic alliance, which refers to the working relationship between you and your therapist and is tied to positive therapy outcomes.
How can a mixed race therapist support couples counseling or family therapy?
Like other therapists, mixed race therapists can support couples and families with a broad range of concerns, including communication challenges, conflict, parenting, life transitions, and relationship stress. However, therapists who personally identify as mixed race may be especially helpful when race, culture, or ethnicity are part of the concerns being discussed, such as when partners come from different cultural backgrounds and are navigating differing personal or community expectations. A mixed race therapist may also help couples and families explore how identity shapes each person’s experience in the relationship. Family members, for instance, may not experience race or culture in the same way, even within the same household. Therapy can offer a space to talk through these differences.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with mixed race or multiracial clients?
The initial consultation, which is typically a brief phone or video call, can be a good time to ask about a therapist’s experience working with multiracial clients. You can ask specific questions, such as “Do you have experience working with multiracial clients?” or broader questions, such as “How do you approach cultural identity in your practice?” As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A good therapist should respond with respect, curiosity, and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed or misunderstood, or if you find yourself having to explain your beliefs or cultural context constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of mixed race therapists?
The directory of mixed race therapists includes therapists who have shared their mixed race or multiracial identity in their profiles, as well as therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with mixed race clients, regardless of their own background. Not all therapists choose to disclose this information on their profile, and these individuals may not appear in search results for this reason.