PMDD Therapists in Encinitas, CA
“Let me help you achieve balance in your life with comprehensive therapy that treats the whole you: mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically." I am able to understand and connect with a broad client base and identify problems and solutions that tailors the therapy around practical and effective solutions. I have over 25 years of experience and receive many referrals from the medical community in the areas of depression, anxiety, stress management, and relationships. My approach will help you gain insight, develop awareness, and learn techniques and skills which will empower you to successfully achieve your goals.
“Let me help you achieve balance in your life with comprehensive therapy that treats the whole you: mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically." I am able to understand and connect with a broad client base and identify problems and solutions that tailors the therapy around practical and effective solutions. I have over 25 years of experience and receive many referrals from the medical community in the areas of depression, anxiety, stress management, and relationships. My approach will help you gain insight, develop awareness, and learn techniques and skills which will empower you to successfully achieve your goals.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or disconnected from themselves. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but internally struggling with stress, self-doubt, relationship challenges, or a sense that something just isn’t quite right. They may be navigating life transitions, burnout, or patterns that no longer serve them, and they’re ready for deeper, more meaningful change.
Additionally, I work with couples, using Gottman principles, attachment theory, and EFT to help partners improve communication, release resentments, rebuild trust, and improve intimacy.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or disconnected from themselves. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but internally struggling with stress, self-doubt, relationship challenges, or a sense that something just isn’t quite right. They may be navigating life transitions, burnout, or patterns that no longer serve them, and they’re ready for deeper, more meaningful change.
Additionally, I work with couples, using Gottman principles, attachment theory, and EFT to help partners improve communication, release resentments, rebuild trust, and improve intimacy.
I specialize in helping sensitive, deep-thinking individuals heal from trauma, navigate anxiety, explore identity questions, and work through complex relationship and attachment dynamics. Many of the people I work with appear capable and composed on the outside and are used to handling a great deal on their own, yet feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. I offer collaborative, depth-oriented therapy and EMDR that is trauma-informed, intentionally paced, and designed to support meaningful, sustainable change.
I specialize in helping sensitive, deep-thinking individuals heal from trauma, navigate anxiety, explore identity questions, and work through complex relationship and attachment dynamics. Many of the people I work with appear capable and composed on the outside and are used to handling a great deal on their own, yet feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. I offer collaborative, depth-oriented therapy and EMDR that is trauma-informed, intentionally paced, and designed to support meaningful, sustainable change.
I understand that life is hard. I view mental health from a medical lens, which includes mind, body and spirit. When you catch a cold, you support the immune system and medicate the symptoms. When we encounter challenging life circumstances like a new role as a parent or a caregiver, a loss, or an opportunity- the learning curve is steep. As a therapist, I work to understand the what, with empathy and respect. I work collaboratively, validating and acknowledging the resources available, whether they are within you or in reach. If you are feeling trapped, stuck, helpless/hopeless in your circumstances, I want to help find a way out.
I understand that life is hard. I view mental health from a medical lens, which includes mind, body and spirit. When you catch a cold, you support the immune system and medicate the symptoms. When we encounter challenging life circumstances like a new role as a parent or a caregiver, a loss, or an opportunity- the learning curve is steep. As a therapist, I work to understand the what, with empathy and respect. I work collaboratively, validating and acknowledging the resources available, whether they are within you or in reach. If you are feeling trapped, stuck, helpless/hopeless in your circumstances, I want to help find a way out.
My clients are women and couples navigating the emotional complexities of pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, reproductive loss, and the transition into parenthood. They often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, relationship strain, grief, or a growing disconnect from themselves or each other. I provide a compassionate, evidence-based space to process these experiences, strengthen relationships, build effective coping skills, and move forward with greater confidence, resilience, and hope.
My clients are women and couples navigating the emotional complexities of pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, reproductive loss, and the transition into parenthood. They often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, relationship strain, grief, or a growing disconnect from themselves or each other. I provide a compassionate, evidence-based space to process these experiences, strengthen relationships, build effective coping skills, and move forward with greater confidence, resilience, and hope.
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.
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 an experienced psychotherapist/psychoanalyst who works with individuals providing guidance, support and encouragement in response to life's challenges. I work collaboratively with clients to increase self awareness and insight, to cope with stress more effectively, to feel better and to lead healthier and happier lives. I work with people coping with trauma, major life transitions, relationships, divorce, parenting, grief, communication skills, stress management, young adult issues, as well as Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar and other disorders. My work focuses on people's strengths.
I am an experienced psychotherapist/psychoanalyst who works with individuals providing guidance, support and encouragement in response to life's challenges. I work collaboratively with clients to increase self awareness and insight, to cope with stress more effectively, to feel better and to lead healthier and happier lives. I work with people coping with trauma, major life transitions, relationships, divorce, parenting, grief, communication skills, stress management, young adult issues, as well as Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar and other disorders. My work focuses on people's strengths.
Dr. Shelli Jackson is a licensed psychologist with experience working in a crisis house and two inpatient hospital settings. She works with adult populations on a wide array of topics, most involving some level of depression, anxiety, and feeling unwanted or unlovable. She has experience working with patients experiencing mood disorders, ADHD, Aspergers, as well as the stigma these populations often experience. She also specializes in how mental health challenges can negatively effect weight loss and fitness goals.
Dr. Shelli Jackson is a licensed psychologist with experience working in a crisis house and two inpatient hospital settings. She works with adult populations on a wide array of topics, most involving some level of depression, anxiety, and feeling unwanted or unlovable. She has experience working with patients experiencing mood disorders, ADHD, Aspergers, as well as the stigma these populations often experience. She also specializes in how mental health challenges can negatively effect weight loss and fitness goals.
I am delighted you are here! My practice was born through my own journey walking the evolutionary path. I have come to know this path as holding duality and paradox, which can only be known through coming down into the body to be felt and sensed rather than understood. I have come to know it as a journey of healing and reclamation, death and rebirth, stillness and movement, feeling deeply and wholly, tenderness and mystifying strength, seeking and trusting, and unlearning, forgetting, and then remembering again.
I am delighted you are here! My practice was born through my own journey walking the evolutionary path. I have come to know this path as holding duality and paradox, which can only be known through coming down into the body to be felt and sensed rather than understood. I have come to know it as a journey of healing and reclamation, death and rebirth, stillness and movement, feeling deeply and wholly, tenderness and mystifying strength, seeking and trusting, and unlearning, forgetting, and then remembering again.
Are you worried about your child? Is he/she defiant/aggressive or avoidant? Sometimes parents feel something is wrong yet can’t pinpoint a specific problem. I have had great success in helping parents with these problems. When you feel like you have tried everything possible and don't know what to do next, it's time to call a professional. I can help restore harmony to your family!
Are you worried about your child? Is he/she defiant/aggressive or avoidant? Sometimes parents feel something is wrong yet can’t pinpoint a specific problem. I have had great success in helping parents with these problems. When you feel like you have tried everything possible and don't know what to do next, it's time to call a professional. I can help restore harmony to your family!
Are you feeling sad, anxious, or just not yourself? Do you overthink the past? Worry too much about the future? Reach for quick fixes that don’t work, or do you ignore the problem and tell yourself that, eventually, things will change? Your sad thoughts and anxious feelings zap your energy, and the quick fixes only cause more painful struggles; distancing yourself from the problem only worsens things. There is a reason for your sadness, worry, dependency, and detachment. Reaching out for help is the courageous first step toward finding relief and a solution.
Are you feeling sad, anxious, or just not yourself? Do you overthink the past? Worry too much about the future? Reach for quick fixes that don’t work, or do you ignore the problem and tell yourself that, eventually, things will change? Your sad thoughts and anxious feelings zap your energy, and the quick fixes only cause more painful struggles; distancing yourself from the problem only worsens things. There is a reason for your sadness, worry, dependency, and detachment. Reaching out for help is the courageous first step toward finding relief and a solution.
Stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Therapy provides you with the support and skills you need to move forward in life and to find a meaningful way through difficult and painful transitions. Reduce uncomfortable symptoms that interfere with feeling joy, connection and peace. Relate to others happily. Live free of overwhelming stresses. Overcome self sabotaging or addictive behaviors and live a more satisfying life. Begin to identify and discuss your concerns and ways to reduce symptoms. Successfully address the difficult challenges in your life and relationships in a professional, safe, understanding, and productive atmosphere.
Stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Therapy provides you with the support and skills you need to move forward in life and to find a meaningful way through difficult and painful transitions. Reduce uncomfortable symptoms that interfere with feeling joy, connection and peace. Relate to others happily. Live free of overwhelming stresses. Overcome self sabotaging or addictive behaviors and live a more satisfying life. Begin to identify and discuss your concerns and ways to reduce symptoms. Successfully address the difficult challenges in your life and relationships in a professional, safe, understanding, and productive atmosphere.
Do you find it difficult to offer yourself the same kindness, compassion, and grace you would a friend or loved one? Do you have a hard time regulating your emotions and embodying challenging emotions?
I focus primarily on neurodivergent women in their thirties. During this demanding time, there are many life transitions and identity shifts to explore. Adulting can be a busy phase of life where extra support, compassion, and care are critical. My wish is for you to not only survive, but thrive through developing your own rituals and routines.
Do you find it difficult to offer yourself the same kindness, compassion, and grace you would a friend or loved one? Do you have a hard time regulating your emotions and embodying challenging emotions?
I focus primarily on neurodivergent women in their thirties. During this demanding time, there are many life transitions and identity shifts to explore. Adulting can be a busy phase of life where extra support, compassion, and care are critical. My wish is for you to not only survive, but thrive through developing your own rituals and routines.
Trauma, grief/loss, divorce, abandonment, birth, parenting, career or life changes and stress can feel overwhelming. Clients are supported in the body/mind to regulate the nervous system to create greater ease and flow through life changes. The relationship to self, other and the Earth deepens through this process. Greater self-awareness, empowerment, embodied living, wellness, improving relationships, creating support, greater creativity, finding safety in the body, energy awareness, releasing trauma, nurturing and nourishing the self, lifting depression, holistic healing, and reducing stress and anxiety are often goals of clients
Trauma, grief/loss, divorce, abandonment, birth, parenting, career or life changes and stress can feel overwhelming. Clients are supported in the body/mind to regulate the nervous system to create greater ease and flow through life changes. The relationship to self, other and the Earth deepens through this process. Greater self-awareness, empowerment, embodied living, wellness, improving relationships, creating support, greater creativity, finding safety in the body, energy awareness, releasing trauma, nurturing and nourishing the self, lifting depression, holistic healing, and reducing stress and anxiety are often goals of clients
Pathways to Wholeness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024
Waitlist for new clients
Do you want to live a more problem free, meaningful and less stressed life? No matter what your present circumstances I believe each person has the ability to overcome their problematic situations and live a full and joy filled life. Most of us come to a point in our lives where we face a crisis or are at a crossroads. Present circumstances and problems may be impeding your ability to function effectively or life may just feel dull and meaningless.You could be experiencing thoughts and symptoms which make you feel fearful.
Do you want to live a more problem free, meaningful and less stressed life? No matter what your present circumstances I believe each person has the ability to overcome their problematic situations and live a full and joy filled life. Most of us come to a point in our lives where we face a crisis or are at a crossroads. Present circumstances and problems may be impeding your ability to function effectively or life may just feel dull and meaningless.You could be experiencing thoughts and symptoms which make you feel fearful.
Welcome—I'm glad you're here.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're carrying the weight of trauma, postpartum challenges, anxiety, or depression. I work with adults who are seeking relief, connection, and healing. They're ready to feel grounded, reclaim their sense of self, and be supported as they navigate life changes and move forward with resilience.
Welcome—I'm glad you're here.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're carrying the weight of trauma, postpartum challenges, anxiety, or depression. I work with adults who are seeking relief, connection, and healing. They're ready to feel grounded, reclaim their sense of self, and be supported as they navigate life changes and move forward with resilience.
Welcome to my profile. I'm dedicated to providing compassionate, up-to-date care for children, teens, families, and adults navigating social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. As a board-certified clinical child and adolescent psychologist with advanced training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, I tailor my approach to meet the specific needs of you and your loved ones.
Welcome to my profile. I'm dedicated to providing compassionate, up-to-date care for children, teens, families, and adults navigating social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. As a board-certified clinical child and adolescent psychologist with advanced training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, I tailor my approach to meet the specific needs of you and your loved ones.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides compassionate, evidence-based telehealth services to individuals across California. I work with adults to help navigate a wide variety of life stressors and mental health concerns, drawing from my specialized training in treating trauma, substance use disorders, anxiety, OCD, relationship and emotional distress. Together, we'll create a collaborative and safe space, where you can share your story and create a value-driven, meaningful life.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides compassionate, evidence-based telehealth services to individuals across California. I work with adults to help navigate a wide variety of life stressors and mental health concerns, drawing from my specialized training in treating trauma, substance use disorders, anxiety, OCD, relationship and emotional distress. Together, we'll create a collaborative and safe space, where you can share your story and create a value-driven, meaningful life.
I work with individuals and couples struggling to adjust to the many changes that come along with life changes, relationship issues or transitions, traumas, communication, intimacy issues, and parenting. Big life changes can be a silent struggle and learning to trust yourself again is vital. It can be difficult holding onto who you are while navigating new pressures, expectations, and painful experiences.
I work with individuals and couples struggling to adjust to the many changes that come along with life changes, relationship issues or transitions, traumas, communication, intimacy issues, and parenting. Big life changes can be a silent struggle and learning to trust yourself again is vital. It can be difficult holding onto who you are while navigating new pressures, expectations, and painful experiences.
I hold a firm belief in the inherent capacity for growth and transformation present within every individual. In the therapeutic process, I hold space for the possibility of profound change, nurturing a mindset that honors the unique journey of all my clients. I am dedicated to creating a space where every individual can experience the freedom to live fully and authentically. "A love ethic presupposes that everyone has the right to be free, to live fully and well." -bell hooks
I hold a firm belief in the inherent capacity for growth and transformation present within every individual. In the therapeutic process, I hold space for the possibility of profound change, nurturing a mindset that honors the unique journey of all my clients. I am dedicated to creating a space where every individual can experience the freedom to live fully and authentically. "A love ethic presupposes that everyone has the right to be free, to live fully and well." -bell hooks
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FAQ - PMDD Counseling
How can Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) affect mental health?
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) can have a significant impact on mental health. PMDD is a more severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and may cause intense mood-related symptoms in the days or weeks before a period, such as mood swings, irritability, anxiety, sadness, hopelessness, or loss of interest in activities you normally enjoy. For some people, PMDD can also worsen existing mental health concerns, such as anxiety or depression. Symptoms may also affect relationships, work, or school responsibilities, especially when they happen consistently month after month.
How can therapy help with PMDD?
Therapy can help you better understand the emotional patterns that may come with PMDD and help you track symptoms across your cycle, identify triggers, and plan ahead for times when symptoms tend to peak. Therapy may also help you develop coping strategies for managing intense emotions, communicating with loved ones, and reducing the impact PMDD has on work, school, or relationships. Approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can be especially helpful for noticing unhelpful thought patterns and building more practical coping skills for responding to distress. PMDD is also commonly treated with medication or hormonal options, so a therapist may encourage you to coordinate with a medical provider if they feel this may be a helpful addition to therapy.
Can a therapist diagnose PMDD?
In many cases, licensed mental health professionals, including therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists, can diagnose PMDD. PMDD can also be diagnosed by other medical professionals, such as a primary care physicians (PCPs) or obstetrician-gynecologists (OB-GYNs).
Should I see a therapist or a psychiatrist to help with PMDD?
Whether you should see a therapist or psychiatrist depends on what kind of support you need. A therapist can help with coping skills, emotional regulation, and general patterns of thinking that may make symptoms harder to manage. A psychiatrist, in contrast, can help assess whether medication may be helpful and prescribe it, when appropriate. Importantly, many people benefit from both therapy and psychiatry. For example, you might see a therapist for ongoing emotional support and a psychiatrist for medication or medical treatment. If you are not sure where to start, your primary care physician can often help you decide what treatment makes the most sense for you.