Molina Healthcare Therapists in Encinitas, CA
You're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or stuck in patterns that aren't working. Maybe your teen is anxious, your child is struggling with bullying, your relationship feels strained, or food and body image are taking up too much space. You want relief, clarity, stronger relationships, and tools that actually work. Your kids want to feel calmer more confident, and more connected at home, at school and in their relationships. We are a group practice in Encinitas serving children, teens, adults, couples families throughout North County San Diego. We blend evidence-based therapy with warm human connection.
You're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or stuck in patterns that aren't working. Maybe your teen is anxious, your child is struggling with bullying, your relationship feels strained, or food and body image are taking up too much space. You want relief, clarity, stronger relationships, and tools that actually work. Your kids want to feel calmer more confident, and more connected at home, at school and in their relationships. We are a group practice in Encinitas serving children, teens, adults, couples families throughout North County San Diego. We blend evidence-based therapy with warm human connection.
Welcome! I am so glad you are here.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self esteem concerns, perfectionism, high achievement pressure, and life transitions. My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, person centered, and attachment based work. Therapy with me is warm, collaborative, and grounded in practical tools and deeper insight. Faith integrated therapy is available upon request but never required. Wherever you are in life, I am here to walk alongside you.
Welcome! I am so glad you are here.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self esteem concerns, perfectionism, high achievement pressure, and life transitions. My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, person centered, and attachment based work. Therapy with me is warm, collaborative, and grounded in practical tools and deeper insight. Faith integrated therapy is available upon request but never required. Wherever you are in life, I am here to walk alongside you.
Whether you're new to therapy or have been on your healing journey for years, I aim to create a safe, supportive space where you feel understood and empowered. I am a First Generation Bilingual (Spanish) Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with experience supporting children, teens, adults, couples, and families (ages 6–70). I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, grief, ADHD, addiction, life transitions, identity, cultural challenges, and demands of athletic performance. Together, we'll build insight, strengthen resilience, and move toward the life you want.
Whether you're new to therapy or have been on your healing journey for years, I aim to create a safe, supportive space where you feel understood and empowered. I am a First Generation Bilingual (Spanish) Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with experience supporting children, teens, adults, couples, and families (ages 6–70). I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, grief, ADHD, addiction, life transitions, identity, cultural challenges, and demands of athletic performance. Together, we'll build insight, strengthen resilience, and move toward the life you want.
Hi! I'm glad you're here. Maybe you're exhausted from trying to meet everyone’s expectations while quietly struggling inside. You may be stuck in cycles of anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-doubt, and feeling disconnected from yourself. Or maybe you're a parent seeking support for your teen and wanting them to have a safe, understanding space to process what they’re going through. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and adult women who are navigating life’s challenges and seeking growth, healing, and meaningful change. Change is possible, and you don't have to go through this alone.
Hi! I'm glad you're here. Maybe you're exhausted from trying to meet everyone’s expectations while quietly struggling inside. You may be stuck in cycles of anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-doubt, and feeling disconnected from yourself. Or maybe you're a parent seeking support for your teen and wanting them to have a safe, understanding space to process what they’re going through. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and adult women who are navigating life’s challenges and seeking growth, healing, and meaningful change. Change is possible, and you don't have to go through this alone.
Hi and welcome, I’m Summer, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist based in Encinitas. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I’m especially passionate about supporting those who feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand, or unsure how to manage intense emotions.
Hi and welcome, I’m Summer, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist based in Encinitas. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I’m especially passionate about supporting those who feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand, or unsure how to manage intense emotions.
Hope is powerful, and it’s something I want you to take with you from therapy.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the future, cultivating even a small sense of hope can create momentum. In our work together, we’ll focus on building that hope in tangible ways: setting meaningful goals, learning to embrace uncertainty with curiosity, and creating space for healthier relationships, boundaries, and self-respect.
Hope is powerful, and it’s something I want you to take with you from therapy.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the future, cultivating even a small sense of hope can create momentum. In our work together, we’ll focus on building that hope in tangible ways: setting meaningful goals, learning to embrace uncertainty with curiosity, and creating space for healthier relationships, boundaries, and self-respect.
At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
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At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, or struggling with self-esteem? You're not alone, and I'm here to help. With over 30 years of experience as a Clinical Psychotherapist, I offer a compassionate and personalized approach to therapy that fits you.
I understand that everyone’s journey is different, which is why I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, I work with you to uncover and release the subconscious beliefs that may be holding you back—beliefs like "I'm not good enough" or "I don't have what it takes."
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, or struggling with self-esteem? You're not alone, and I'm here to help. With over 30 years of experience as a Clinical Psychotherapist, I offer a compassionate and personalized approach to therapy that fits you.
I understand that everyone’s journey is different, which is why I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, I work with you to uncover and release the subconscious beliefs that may be holding you back—beliefs like "I'm not good enough" or "I don't have what it takes."
At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
Kathleen Atienza
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Encinitas, CA 92024
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Every human being deserves the space to be seen, heard, and understood. For many of us, the traumas, heartaches and loss we have endured have been experienced in isolation; we have believed that we must carry these burdens alone. But, we are not designed to simply be individuals, we are designed to connect and heal through connection with others. In the presence of an empathetic and attuned witness, where we are no longer alone in our pain, we are often able to let go of what no longer serves us and allow the process of transformation to take place.
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