Native American Therapists in Encinitas, CA
If you are an adult who has spent years feeling misunderstood, misdiagnosed, overwhelmed, or unsure why certain patterns keep showing up in your life, psychological testing can help bring clarity. I provide comprehensive adult psychological evaluations for Autism, ADHD, OCD, trauma, personality disorders, and other mental health concerns. My goal is to help you better understand your symptoms, strengths, and needs through a thoughtful evaluation process that leads to clear answers and practical next steps.
If you are an adult who has spent years feeling misunderstood, misdiagnosed, overwhelmed, or unsure why certain patterns keep showing up in your life, psychological testing can help bring clarity. I provide comprehensive adult psychological evaluations for Autism, ADHD, OCD, trauma, personality disorders, and other mental health concerns. My goal is to help you better understand your symptoms, strengths, and needs through a thoughtful evaluation process that leads to clear answers and practical next steps.
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.
Neurofeedback is able to help children, teenagers, and adults who have experienced Trauma, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), ADHD and Anxiety disorders as well as a variety of other mental health symptoms. Neurofeedback, also called EEG Biofeedback or brain training, helps train your brain to self-regulate and correct issues that impact your optimal functioning. A self-regulated brain improves the functioning of the central nervous system, mental performance, emotional regulation, and physiological stability. A dysregulated brain has difficulty calming down at appropriate moments, adding physiological symptoms.
Neurofeedback is able to help children, teenagers, and adults who have experienced Trauma, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), ADHD and Anxiety disorders as well as a variety of other mental health symptoms. Neurofeedback, also called EEG Biofeedback or brain training, helps train your brain to self-regulate and correct issues that impact your optimal functioning. A self-regulated brain improves the functioning of the central nervous system, mental performance, emotional regulation, and physiological stability. A dysregulated brain has difficulty calming down at appropriate moments, adding physiological symptoms.
My clients are those with a vision — artists, musicians, writers, filmmakers, dancers, entrepreneurs, teachers, conscious parents, and spiritual seekers — and those who've always quietly suspected they might be. They feel the full weight and beauty of life and are hungry to meet it more completely. What brings them here rarely fits a clinical label — more often it's a felt sense: something held back, a creative vision that won't emerge, a capacity for love just out of reach. Sometimes it surfaces as anxiety, depression, or addiction. Together, we find and move what's in the way.
My clients are those with a vision — artists, musicians, writers, filmmakers, dancers, entrepreneurs, teachers, conscious parents, and spiritual seekers — and those who've always quietly suspected they might be. They feel the full weight and beauty of life and are hungry to meet it more completely. What brings them here rarely fits a clinical label — more often it's a felt sense: something held back, a creative vision that won't emerge, a capacity for love just out of reach. Sometimes it surfaces as anxiety, depression, or addiction. Together, we find and move what's in the way.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're carrying anxiety, trauma, ADHD, OCD, relationship struggles, parenting complex kids, or feeling the weight of difficult life experiences. The good news is you don't have to figure it out alone. Together, we'll not only explore what's happening in your life today, but also gently address the deeper patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Therapy can help you reconnect with your strengths and move forward with greater ease.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're carrying anxiety, trauma, ADHD, OCD, relationship struggles, parenting complex kids, or feeling the weight of difficult life experiences. The good news is you don't have to figure it out alone. Together, we'll not only explore what's happening in your life today, but also gently address the deeper patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Therapy can help you reconnect with your strengths and move forward with greater ease.
Many of the people I work with feel stuck in anxiety, panic or fear, trauma and attachment wounds, or relational patterns that repeat despite their best efforts. They may feel disconnected from their bodies and emotional experiences, uncertain of themselves, or shaped by early relationships, culture, or identity in ways that no longer feel supportive. They’re seeking understanding, grounding, and a deeper sense of connection to themselves and others, so life can feel more meaningful and less driven by fear or survival. Often, they’re looking for a space where they feel genuinely met and understood.
Many of the people I work with feel stuck in anxiety, panic or fear, trauma and attachment wounds, or relational patterns that repeat despite their best efforts. They may feel disconnected from their bodies and emotional experiences, uncertain of themselves, or shaped by early relationships, culture, or identity in ways that no longer feel supportive. They’re seeking understanding, grounding, and a deeper sense of connection to themselves and others, so life can feel more meaningful and less driven by fear or survival. Often, they’re looking for a space where they feel genuinely met and understood.
I seek to understand and appreciate my clients' unique strengths, needs, and challenges, many of whom have autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, chronic health conditions and intersecting mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.
I seek to understand and appreciate my clients' unique strengths, needs, and challenges, many of whom have autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, chronic health conditions and intersecting mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.
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My name is Annissa, my pronouns are she/they, and I am an AMFT with Diaspora Therapy Group. My work centers on affirmation, empowerment, and celebration of intersectionality. Many clients have come into therapy seeking someone who can resonate with the feeling of being forgotten, misunderstood, or told that they are both “too much” and “not enough”. In our work together, clients and I explore all aspects of their identity while navigating and acknowledging challenges faced through systemic issues. Together we can collaborate to foster a safer space to authentically work, talk, and feel without fear of judgment.
My name is Annissa, my pronouns are she/they, and I am an AMFT with Diaspora Therapy Group. My work centers on affirmation, empowerment, and celebration of intersectionality. Many clients have come into therapy seeking someone who can resonate with the feeling of being forgotten, misunderstood, or told that they are both “too much” and “not enough”. In our work together, clients and I explore all aspects of their identity while navigating and acknowledging challenges faced through systemic issues. Together we can collaborate to foster a safer space to authentically work, talk, and feel without fear of judgment.
I work with individuals navigating betrayal, attachment wounds, grief, and difficult relationship patterns. Many clients come to therapy wanting to better understand emotional responses or relational dynamics shaped by earlier experiences. Together we explore these patterns with curiosity and develop new ways of relating to yourself and others.
I work with individuals navigating betrayal, attachment wounds, grief, and difficult relationship patterns. Many clients come to therapy wanting to better understand emotional responses or relational dynamics shaped by earlier experiences. Together we explore these patterns with curiosity and develop new ways of relating to yourself and others.
I myself am a child of adoption, and cherish my Indigenous American heritage.
I congratulate you on this, possibly your first step in your journey to personal health and healing. I know it's a daunting task, and I would be pleased to join you on this journey. Long before I became a psychotherapist, I was always the friend that people would turn to for advice and guidance. I guess maybe my humor and empathy made me an ideal confidante. I look forward to applying my innate sense of humor and my strong feelings of empathy, along with my professional training and experience to walk with you down your path.
I myself am a child of adoption, and cherish my Indigenous American heritage.
I congratulate you on this, possibly your first step in your journey to personal health and healing. I know it's a daunting task, and I would be pleased to join you on this journey. Long before I became a psychotherapist, I was always the friend that people would turn to for advice and guidance. I guess maybe my humor and empathy made me an ideal confidante. I look forward to applying my innate sense of humor and my strong feelings of empathy, along with my professional training and experience to walk with you down your path.
As a psychologist, I believe that establishing a good working relationship with my client is first and foremost. I will support you to address your concerns, such as relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, work-life balance struggles, anxiety, depression, identity issues, just to name a few. In order to facilitate a meaningful change, my approach is specific to your needs and is based on over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I offer virtual and in-person traditional talk therapy, integrated therapy, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). We will collaborate together to decide which approach is best.
As a psychologist, I believe that establishing a good working relationship with my client is first and foremost. I will support you to address your concerns, such as relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, work-life balance struggles, anxiety, depression, identity issues, just to name a few. In order to facilitate a meaningful change, my approach is specific to your needs and is based on over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I offer virtual and in-person traditional talk therapy, integrated therapy, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). We will collaborate together to decide which approach is best.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and trauma therapist, I bring an Indigenous cultural lens to this work, exploring family history to understand the intergenerational patterns and spiritual beliefs that shape how we move through life.
I use trauma-informed and culturally responsive care that honors spiritual beliefs and intergenerational patterns. I draw from CBT, DBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and the Matrix Model, with deep experience in trauma and substance use. My focus is to help you empower your inner healer, reconnect with your strengths, and build a support system that lasts.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and trauma therapist, I bring an Indigenous cultural lens to this work, exploring family history to understand the intergenerational patterns and spiritual beliefs that shape how we move through life.
I use trauma-informed and culturally responsive care that honors spiritual beliefs and intergenerational patterns. I draw from CBT, DBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and the Matrix Model, with deep experience in trauma and substance use. My focus is to help you empower your inner healer, reconnect with your strengths, and build a support system that lasts.
If life feels harder than it should be and sometimes you feel alone, or misunderstood, therapy can help. I want to help you figure out what is holding you back from a vibrant life. Together we can work on healing past hurts, developing new skills and walking confidently into each day.
If life feels harder than it should be and sometimes you feel alone, or misunderstood, therapy can help. I want to help you figure out what is holding you back from a vibrant life. Together we can work on healing past hurts, developing new skills and walking confidently into each day.
My areas of specialty include: couples therapy, first responders/law enforcement professionals, Native American/Alaska Natives, LGBTQ+, high-conflict couples, trauma, depression, grief and loss, child and teen therapy and many other life transition problems.
I have experience in dealing with a wide range of clinical and relational problems. I have worked with everything from eating disorders to parenting issues, depression to anxiety, trauma to life transitions, acute crisis situations, stress debriefing, and beyond. I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and trauma informed care.
My areas of specialty include: couples therapy, first responders/law enforcement professionals, Native American/Alaska Natives, LGBTQ+, high-conflict couples, trauma, depression, grief and loss, child and teen therapy and many other life transition problems.
I have experience in dealing with a wide range of clinical and relational problems. I have worked with everything from eating disorders to parenting issues, depression to anxiety, trauma to life transitions, acute crisis situations, stress debriefing, and beyond. I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and trauma informed care.
I consider myself a person-centered Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) that is also well versed in several mental health therapeutic techniques including: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Clinical Hypnotherapy. I have extensive experience helping people cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, addictive behaviors, narcissistic abuse and interpersonal problems.
I consider myself a person-centered Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) that is also well versed in several mental health therapeutic techniques including: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Clinical Hypnotherapy. I have extensive experience helping people cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, addictive behaviors, narcissistic abuse and interpersonal problems.
Hello, I am offering LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Care and trauma-focused treatment. Within the LGBTQIA+ services, I provide gender-affirming psychotherapy, hormone replacement evaluations, and surgery letters for top and bottom surgery based on need, diagnosis, and treatment plan. For trauma-focused treatment, I offer evidence-based psychotherapy such as Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, ACT for PTSD, and CBT-TF. I also offer a holistic approach grounded in humanistic-existential-experiential psychotherapies that honor the whole person sitting across from me.
Hello, I am offering LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Care and trauma-focused treatment. Within the LGBTQIA+ services, I provide gender-affirming psychotherapy, hormone replacement evaluations, and surgery letters for top and bottom surgery based on need, diagnosis, and treatment plan. For trauma-focused treatment, I offer evidence-based psychotherapy such as Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, ACT for PTSD, and CBT-TF. I also offer a holistic approach grounded in humanistic-existential-experiential psychotherapies that honor the whole person sitting across from me.
I like to provided a relaxed atmosphere where we can explore your life story, find your strengths, direction and start helping you to heal. I have had the opportunity to work with people of all ages from older adults to teens and children as small as 3 years old with variety of experiences from life changes, anxiety/ depression, families, behavior issues, lgbtq issues, careers, biploar, schizoaffective, psychosis and more.
I like to provided a relaxed atmosphere where we can explore your life story, find your strengths, direction and start helping you to heal. I have had the opportunity to work with people of all ages from older adults to teens and children as small as 3 years old with variety of experiences from life changes, anxiety/ depression, families, behavior issues, lgbtq issues, careers, biploar, schizoaffective, psychosis and more.
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of my approach. I have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more My approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals.
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of my approach. I have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more My approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals.
I take a warm, empathic, unconditional stance in my therapeutic approach. My client is the expert in their life and I will help guide them to connect with their strengths while providing warmth and safety in the therapeutic alliance. We will reach for evidence based practices, explore needs, and work towards set goals. I encourage an open and trusting relationship through frequent check-ins regarding client’s perspective on what is working well or not.
I take a warm, empathic, unconditional stance in my therapeutic approach. My client is the expert in their life and I will help guide them to connect with their strengths while providing warmth and safety in the therapeutic alliance. We will reach for evidence based practices, explore needs, and work towards set goals. I encourage an open and trusting relationship through frequent check-ins regarding client’s perspective on what is working well or not.
Life seems intense, overwhelming, or stressful right now. Fear, anger, and exhaustion are familiar emotions. Your parent/boss/spouse just doesn't get it and you don't know how to explain it to them. Perhaps you're questioning your identity, coming out to your family or to your child(ren), experiencing separation/divorce, ready to transition, or coping with loss. You want a safe place to discuss and leave behind feelings of loneliness, sadness, and confusion. You want to figure out a way to get through the week (the day!) and the next. You want relief. You want to be understood. Let's talk. Your first phone consultation is free.
Life seems intense, overwhelming, or stressful right now. Fear, anger, and exhaustion are familiar emotions. Your parent/boss/spouse just doesn't get it and you don't know how to explain it to them. Perhaps you're questioning your identity, coming out to your family or to your child(ren), experiencing separation/divorce, ready to transition, or coping with loss. You want a safe place to discuss and leave behind feelings of loneliness, sadness, and confusion. You want to figure out a way to get through the week (the day!) and the next. You want relief. You want to be understood. Let's talk. Your first phone consultation is free.
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FAQ - Native American Therapists
What are the advantages of seeing a Native American therapist?
Therapists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions through various forms of talk therapy and behavioral interventions. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is an essential part of feeling supported and understood in care. For many Native American individuals, working with a provider who shares or respects their cultural background can foster a deeper sense of trust and connection in the therapeutic process. Native American therapists may be especially well-equipped to address topics such as historical trauma, intergenerational grief, and cultural identity—factors that can significantly shape the mental health experiences of Native American clients. These providers may also be knowledgeable about and incorporate Indigenous healing traditions, which can be beneficial for clients seeking this approach. Additionally, Native American therapists may be more familiar with community resources, support networks, or other culturally-aligned providers who can offer further support.
How to find a Native American therapist?
Psychology Today’s online directory is a useful tool for finding a Native American therapist. You can filter for providers who identify as Native American or who mention working with Indigenous populations and highlight cultural competence in their profiles. Look for signs such as experience with tribal communities, familiarity with Native traditions, or a focus on trauma-informed care. Depending on your preferences and needs, it may also be important to ask whether a provider offers telehealth, which therapeutic approaches they use, and whether they accept your insurance. If you're unable to find a therapist who personally identifies as Native American, you may also consider providers who have experience working with Native clients or who demonstrate a clear commitment to cultural humility and respect for Native American beliefs and traditions. You might also consider a blended approach—for example, seeing a therapist for talk therapy while also seeing a Native healer or counselor for more culturally-specific support.