Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Encinitas, CA
Lindsey Schmidt Counseling, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a collaborative, creative, and empathetic therapist. I believe that in order to effectively meet your goals; sessions should be personalized based on your individual needs. I believe that the key to personal growth and success is to find balance and inner happiness within ourselves. As a therapist, my role is to provide a nurturing environment allowing the opportunity for self-exploration and growth. My style is holistic as I belief that the mind, body, and emotions are all interconnected. If this approach aligns with your goals for therapy, I would love to connect with you and help you along your journey to better health.
I am a collaborative, creative, and empathetic therapist. I believe that in order to effectively meet your goals; sessions should be personalized based on your individual needs. I believe that the key to personal growth and success is to find balance and inner happiness within ourselves. As a therapist, my role is to provide a nurturing environment allowing the opportunity for self-exploration and growth. My style is holistic as I belief that the mind, body, and emotions are all interconnected. If this approach aligns with your goals for therapy, I would love to connect with you and help you along your journey to better health.
Tara Nimry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024
Hi! My name is Tara Nimry and I'm a POC (Asian Pacific Islander), Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with adults & children experiencing symptoms of distress due to complex trauma, life transitions, pregnancy/postpartum anxiety/depression, & relationship/family issues. I have a positive diversity mindset and have worked alongside humans with various racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. I am a LGBTQIA+ Ally and believe in social inclusion of gender/sexual diversity. My clients have said I'm non-judgmental, positive, practical, compassionate, humorous, quirky, and down-to-earth during our work together.
Hi! My name is Tara Nimry and I'm a POC (Asian Pacific Islander), Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with adults & children experiencing symptoms of distress due to complex trauma, life transitions, pregnancy/postpartum anxiety/depression, & relationship/family issues. I have a positive diversity mindset and have worked alongside humans with various racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. I am a LGBTQIA+ Ally and believe in social inclusion of gender/sexual diversity. My clients have said I'm non-judgmental, positive, practical, compassionate, humorous, quirky, and down-to-earth during our work together.
Hi! I'm Lindsay Guin, LMFT. I'm here to provide a safe and confidential space for you to work through all the things getting in the way of you being the person that you want to be. Together, let's figure out what you value, what's important, and how to live a life more in alignment with what you care about. I fit my approach to my client! I'm certified in DBT, trained in EMDR, and look at people and relationships through the lens of attachment...This means that together we will look at the early blueprints that you made of how the world and people work and see where you want to make changes to make life happier and better now.
Hi! I'm Lindsay Guin, LMFT. I'm here to provide a safe and confidential space for you to work through all the things getting in the way of you being the person that you want to be. Together, let's figure out what you value, what's important, and how to live a life more in alignment with what you care about. I fit my approach to my client! I'm certified in DBT, trained in EMDR, and look at people and relationships through the lens of attachment...This means that together we will look at the early blueprints that you made of how the world and people work and see where you want to make changes to make life happier and better now.
Welcome to a safe space for healing and self-discovery. I'm Taylor Harris, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), based in Los Angeles, California, and working with adult clients statewide via telehealth. My approach to therapy is grounded in humanistic, person-centered, and existential modalities, fostering empowerment, self-acceptance, and meaning making. If you're ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, I'm here to support you every step of the way. I work with adults from diverse backgrounds who are seeking support for a wide range of concerns.
Welcome to a safe space for healing and self-discovery. I'm Taylor Harris, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), based in Los Angeles, California, and working with adult clients statewide via telehealth. My approach to therapy is grounded in humanistic, person-centered, and existential modalities, fostering empowerment, self-acceptance, and meaning making. If you're ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, I'm here to support you every step of the way. I work with adults from diverse backgrounds who are seeking support for a wide range of concerns.
I find joy as a therapist when I witness someone reach empowerment and cultivate meaningful relationships. This has lead me to specialize in women's sexuality, relational issues, infidelity, partners of sex addicts, and collaborative divorce. As a Certified Clinical Partners Specialist, I aim to help partners seek truth, safety, and healing no matter the outcome of their relationship. I am here to support individuals through any relational challenge such as desire differences, painful or difficult sex, and breakdowns in communication. I enjoy working with art as an alternative to communication leading to new insights and healing.
I find joy as a therapist when I witness someone reach empowerment and cultivate meaningful relationships. This has lead me to specialize in women's sexuality, relational issues, infidelity, partners of sex addicts, and collaborative divorce. As a Certified Clinical Partners Specialist, I aim to help partners seek truth, safety, and healing no matter the outcome of their relationship. I am here to support individuals through any relational challenge such as desire differences, painful or difficult sex, and breakdowns in communication. I enjoy working with art as an alternative to communication leading to new insights and healing.
Sara Martineau
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92023
I specialize in helping those with high levels of stress and anxiety find a new baseline of calm and ease. As we work with whatever brings you to therapy, you'll learn to regulate your nervous system and find inner resources of ease and wellbeing. Our bodies hold a depth of wisdom that many of us are taught to ignore from an early age. In somatic therapy, we learn to listen to the messages our bodies are sending and respond to them in harmonious and supportive ways. The move from ignoring what is arising to working with it builds inner calm, self-trust, and resilience, shifting the baseline from surviving to thriving.
I specialize in helping those with high levels of stress and anxiety find a new baseline of calm and ease. As we work with whatever brings you to therapy, you'll learn to regulate your nervous system and find inner resources of ease and wellbeing. Our bodies hold a depth of wisdom that many of us are taught to ignore from an early age. In somatic therapy, we learn to listen to the messages our bodies are sending and respond to them in harmonious and supportive ways. The move from ignoring what is arising to working with it builds inner calm, self-trust, and resilience, shifting the baseline from surviving to thriving.
Ashleigh Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92023
We all struggle at times, battling inner conflicts that can drain us. As an attachment-focused therapist, I believe we all long for connections—to others, ourselves, and life. It's natural to experience moments of disconnection, and sometimes, we just need a little help recognizing where it's coming from.
We all struggle at times, battling inner conflicts that can drain us. As an attachment-focused therapist, I believe we all long for connections—to others, ourselves, and life. It's natural to experience moments of disconnection, and sometimes, we just need a little help recognizing where it's coming from.
Are you known for being a perfectionist, but in reality, underneath the perfectionist mask, you feel anxious, emotional chaotic, and overwhelmed? The thought of making mistakes or showing flaws brings up fear of rejection and judgment. Imposter syndrome seems to rear its ugly head all the time. You just want to be able to feel safe and relax, but you just cannot allow yourself to relax and enjoy. You're exhausted, but feel like there is no other option but to keep pushing on. You just want to be happy, damnit!
Are you known for being a perfectionist, but in reality, underneath the perfectionist mask, you feel anxious, emotional chaotic, and overwhelmed? The thought of making mistakes or showing flaws brings up fear of rejection and judgment. Imposter syndrome seems to rear its ugly head all the time. You just want to be able to feel safe and relax, but you just cannot allow yourself to relax and enjoy. You're exhausted, but feel like there is no other option but to keep pushing on. You just want to be happy, damnit!
I have openings for adults of any age who seek a powerful mind-body-spirit approach to healing the pain of trauma, anger, anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, and stressful life events. I'm a great fit for those who prioritize personal or spiritual growth (including those in 12 step recovery), and are excited to participate in a deep, collaborative therapeutic process. It is important to me to support and create a safe space for queer and trans clients, as well as individuals in ethically non-monogamous relationships.
I have openings for adults of any age who seek a powerful mind-body-spirit approach to healing the pain of trauma, anger, anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, and stressful life events. I'm a great fit for those who prioritize personal or spiritual growth (including those in 12 step recovery), and are excited to participate in a deep, collaborative therapeutic process. It is important to me to support and create a safe space for queer and trans clients, as well as individuals in ethically non-monogamous relationships.
Kansas (James) Cafferty
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MAC, ICAP IV
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
Thanks for visiting me in this leg of your journey. I have worked in the fields of mental health and substance use disorders since 1997. I have worked all levels of care from acute hospitalization to weekly therapy. I have experience with adolescents, first responders, survivors of trauma, and those afflicted with varied addictions among other issues such as mood disorders and anxiety. I also provide independent substance use evaluations and expert witness testimony for family court cases. I am also approved by the NFL Players Assoc. to work with current and former players.
Thanks for visiting me in this leg of your journey. I have worked in the fields of mental health and substance use disorders since 1997. I have worked all levels of care from acute hospitalization to weekly therapy. I have experience with adolescents, first responders, survivors of trauma, and those afflicted with varied addictions among other issues such as mood disorders and anxiety. I also provide independent substance use evaluations and expert witness testimony for family court cases. I am also approved by the NFL Players Assoc. to work with current and former players.
You are taking the first step in improving your emotional and mental health. Although difficult at first, it can feel easy in a safe, positive, therapeutic setting. In my office, therapy is a team effort and a journey we go through side by side. We work together, drawing on your unique needs, capacities and personal stories to build on your strengths, achieve peace of mind, and reach your goals. Peace of mind is different for each person. I work with you to help you find and sustain it. With my honest approach to therapy, I can help you discover your authentic self and answers to life's challenges.
You are taking the first step in improving your emotional and mental health. Although difficult at first, it can feel easy in a safe, positive, therapeutic setting. In my office, therapy is a team effort and a journey we go through side by side. We work together, drawing on your unique needs, capacities and personal stories to build on your strengths, achieve peace of mind, and reach your goals. Peace of mind is different for each person. I work with you to help you find and sustain it. With my honest approach to therapy, I can help you discover your authentic self and answers to life's challenges.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92023
There is a way to get past problems that seem insurmountable. There is a way out of the darkness and paralyzing stress. It starts by sharing with a trustworthy therapist who can guide you to think about your situation from a new angle, and approach your problems with new strategies.
There is a way to get past problems that seem insurmountable. There is a way out of the darkness and paralyzing stress. It starts by sharing with a trustworthy therapist who can guide you to think about your situation from a new angle, and approach your problems with new strategies.
Offer Telehealth Only - Life provides happiness as well as its share of challenges. I believe individuals and couples are capable of navigating life but sometimes need a little extra help and compassion. Therapy can be that place where a person can discuss, learn and work through any past or present challenges that may be getting in the way of living a happy and hopeful life.
Offer Telehealth Only - Life provides happiness as well as its share of challenges. I believe individuals and couples are capable of navigating life but sometimes need a little extra help and compassion. Therapy can be that place where a person can discuss, learn and work through any past or present challenges that may be getting in the way of living a happy and hopeful life.
Hi! I'm Kayla Bunderson, Psy.D., and I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist. I understand that life can be hard and at times feels like one big coping skill. So let me start off by saying I'm proud of you. You have taken a very positive step by deciding to seek therapy and change your current paradigm. Perhaps you're noticing that you're engaging in the same patterns of behavior and ready to find out why. Maybe you've experienced past trauma or you're struggling with motivation, relationships, or just feeling out of control. I am ready to listen and together we can make change.
Hi! I'm Kayla Bunderson, Psy.D., and I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist. I understand that life can be hard and at times feels like one big coping skill. So let me start off by saying I'm proud of you. You have taken a very positive step by deciding to seek therapy and change your current paradigm. Perhaps you're noticing that you're engaging in the same patterns of behavior and ready to find out why. Maybe you've experienced past trauma or you're struggling with motivation, relationships, or just feeling out of control. I am ready to listen and together we can make change.
Hello, I am Liam Huntley, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have been working in Social Services/Social Work/Therapy for over 20 years and in Private Practice since March 2022. My main goal as a therapist when working with my clients is to help you see the truth of who you are and what you can be. It may sound strange to hear, but I love working with Trauma, whether it's from family of origin, childhood, or from today's world. I love this area because it is often the driving force of what is creating distress in our lives, and can often show up as Depression or Anxiety among other diagnoses.
Hello, I am Liam Huntley, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have been working in Social Services/Social Work/Therapy for over 20 years and in Private Practice since March 2022. My main goal as a therapist when working with my clients is to help you see the truth of who you are and what you can be. It may sound strange to hear, but I love working with Trauma, whether it's from family of origin, childhood, or from today's world. I love this area because it is often the driving force of what is creating distress in our lives, and can often show up as Depression or Anxiety among other diagnoses.
Welcome to or welcome back to therapy. Wherever you may be along your journey, seeking out assistance can be challenging and requires courage. In my practice, I primarily work with individuals who desire to build upon the previous work they have done in and out of therapy to better themselves and the world they live in. I use an integrative approach that draws upon the best available science and evidence-based practices to inform a wide range of therapeutic methods for an individualized approach.
Welcome to or welcome back to therapy. Wherever you may be along your journey, seeking out assistance can be challenging and requires courage. In my practice, I primarily work with individuals who desire to build upon the previous work they have done in and out of therapy to better themselves and the world they live in. I use an integrative approach that draws upon the best available science and evidence-based practices to inform a wide range of therapeutic methods for an individualized approach.
I work best with clients who are open to understanding the issues which contribute to their struggles. Sometimes these are transitional situations, like a relationship break-up, loss of a job, or moving out on ones own. Other times these issues are related to underlying trauma or chronic life situations which contribute to ongoing suffering and pain. Being insightful and curious about oneself often leads to healing—of depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relational and intimacy issues. My goal is to provide a therapeutic relationship which helps hold fears, sadness, and anger as we progress along the journey together.
I work best with clients who are open to understanding the issues which contribute to their struggles. Sometimes these are transitional situations, like a relationship break-up, loss of a job, or moving out on ones own. Other times these issues are related to underlying trauma or chronic life situations which contribute to ongoing suffering and pain. Being insightful and curious about oneself often leads to healing—of depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relational and intimacy issues. My goal is to provide a therapeutic relationship which helps hold fears, sadness, and anger as we progress along the journey together.
Kyle Frederick Hausheer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92023
I work with individuals, relationships, and families. My work focuses on helping clients find stability through new perspective(s). I typically start with clients by focusing on improving daily living through identifying impactful small choices. I am driven to provide the highest quality service to each individual person, be they seeing me as a relationship or alone.
I work with individuals, relationships, and families. My work focuses on helping clients find stability through new perspective(s). I typically start with clients by focusing on improving daily living through identifying impactful small choices. I am driven to provide the highest quality service to each individual person, be they seeing me as a relationship or alone.
I believe that everyone's stories should be heard, their experiences valued, and their strengths recognized. My hope is to create an environment where you feel a deep sense of safety, understanding, and trust. My therapy approach is informed by my personal identities as a biracial Latinx cisgender female with a large blended family. My practice has been deeply enriched by working alongside adults, youth and families from diverse backgrounds navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, loss, life transitions, identity work, and parenthood.
I believe that everyone's stories should be heard, their experiences valued, and their strengths recognized. My hope is to create an environment where you feel a deep sense of safety, understanding, and trust. My therapy approach is informed by my personal identities as a biracial Latinx cisgender female with a large blended family. My practice has been deeply enriched by working alongside adults, youth and families from diverse backgrounds navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, loss, life transitions, identity work, and parenthood.
Adia Nembhard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, my practice is open to a diverse population ranging in ages and ethnicities. I invite clients to join with me to conquer unhealthy patterns and crutches which create feelings of being stuck, defeated and helpless. In therapy, clients will work towards creating a stronger, more confident and independent self. Treatment goals targeting symptoms of anxiety, depression and addressing conflictual relational patterns will ensure a happy and healthy life. My goal is that all of my clients feel 100% supported and confident that they are reaching their goals.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, my practice is open to a diverse population ranging in ages and ethnicities. I invite clients to join with me to conquer unhealthy patterns and crutches which create feelings of being stuck, defeated and helpless. In therapy, clients will work towards creating a stronger, more confident and independent self. Treatment goals targeting symptoms of anxiety, depression and addressing conflictual relational patterns will ensure a happy and healthy life. My goal is that all of my clients feel 100% supported and confident that they are reaching their goals.
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