Transgender Therapists in Encinitas, CA
I have been here before. Feeling exhausted with life. Out of balance, disconnected, foggy. It does not feel good. Waiting, wondering when life will magically get better.
What if I told you the magic already lives inside of you. What if you are able to change the way you feel about yourself, your situation. What if creating the life that you are here to live is already yours for the taking. This feeling right now, let's call it misalignment. Let me help you find your way back, so you can actually feel alive again.
I have been here before. Feeling exhausted with life. Out of balance, disconnected, foggy. It does not feel good. Waiting, wondering when life will magically get better.
What if I told you the magic already lives inside of you. What if you are able to change the way you feel about yourself, your situation. What if creating the life that you are here to live is already yours for the taking. This feeling right now, let's call it misalignment. Let me help you find your way back, so you can actually feel alive again.
It is so lovely to see you here. Congratulations on taking the first (and sometimes hardest) step in improving your mental health and quality of life! I am a neuropsychologist, which means I specialize in the evaluation & diagnosis of brain disorders. I can help answer questions such as "Do I have memory difficulties...ADHD, a learning disorder, dementia, or brain changes from a head injury or other illness?" or "How can I improve my organization or memory while dealing with symptoms of my diagnosis such as ADHD or a stroke".
It is so lovely to see you here. Congratulations on taking the first (and sometimes hardest) step in improving your mental health and quality of life! I am a neuropsychologist, which means I specialize in the evaluation & diagnosis of brain disorders. I can help answer questions such as "Do I have memory difficulties...ADHD, a learning disorder, dementia, or brain changes from a head injury or other illness?" or "How can I improve my organization or memory while dealing with symptoms of my diagnosis such as ADHD or a stroke".
As an associate therapist, I work with adults and young people experiencing complex trauma, PTSD/PTSI, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I'm passionate about guiding people through trauma processing by creating space for healing that leads to a more peaceful and fulfilling life. My own life experiences have provided a deep understanding of what it means to face hard things, and I bring this empathy into every therapy session. I earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix, and am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's most difficult moments.
As an associate therapist, I work with adults and young people experiencing complex trauma, PTSD/PTSI, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I'm passionate about guiding people through trauma processing by creating space for healing that leads to a more peaceful and fulfilling life. My own life experiences have provided a deep understanding of what it means to face hard things, and I bring this empathy into every therapy session. I earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix, and am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's most difficult moments.
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.
Anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and the weight of past experiences don't just cause pain - they shape how you see yourself and how you show up with the people you love. If you've found yourself caught in the same patterns, wondering why things feel harder than they should, or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply, psychodynamic therapy offers something most approaches don't: the chance to get at what's actually driving the difficulty, not just manage it. I work with adults, teens, and children in Encinitas and Vista, and I'm currently accepting new patients.
Anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and the weight of past experiences don't just cause pain - they shape how you see yourself and how you show up with the people you love. If you've found yourself caught in the same patterns, wondering why things feel harder than they should, or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply, psychodynamic therapy offers something most approaches don't: the chance to get at what's actually driving the difficulty, not just manage it. I work with adults, teens, and children in Encinitas and Vista, and I'm currently accepting new patients.
I specialize in OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), as well as anxiety and trauma. I’m committed to creating a compassionate and curious space for folx to heal and grow. Some of my specialties include: anxiety, relationships, trauma, life transitions, negative self-talk, marginalized identities, body liberation, neurodivergence, college students, and early career therapists. My practice is anti-racist, LGBTQ2IA+ affirming, disability friendly, and sex positive.
I specialize in OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), as well as anxiety and trauma. I’m committed to creating a compassionate and curious space for folx to heal and grow. Some of my specialties include: anxiety, relationships, trauma, life transitions, negative self-talk, marginalized identities, body liberation, neurodivergence, college students, and early career therapists. My practice is anti-racist, LGBTQ2IA+ affirming, disability friendly, and sex positive.
We all have a story to tell. Our lives are full of hopes and dreams, fears and struggles. No matter if the client in front of me is a twenty year old struggling with their gender or sexual identity, a couple in their 40's experiencing mismatched desire, or a 60 year old with sexual dysfunction concerns, we all need someone to listen and support us. I consider myself to be an empathetic therapist. I want to support my client as best as I can. I also know that it isn't easy to go to therapy and I want to be someone who starts with where the client is at, but also know that I can be direct at times if needed, and softer at other times.
We all have a story to tell. Our lives are full of hopes and dreams, fears and struggles. No matter if the client in front of me is a twenty year old struggling with their gender or sexual identity, a couple in their 40's experiencing mismatched desire, or a 60 year old with sexual dysfunction concerns, we all need someone to listen and support us. I consider myself to be an empathetic therapist. I want to support my client as best as I can. I also know that it isn't easy to go to therapy and I want to be someone who starts with where the client is at, but also know that I can be direct at times if needed, and softer at other times.
Welcome! I am thrilled that you are considering therapy. Therapy is for anyone who is seeking personal growth, resilience for past or current trauma, suffering, and other difficult emotions, and support during the hard bits of life and living. Some of my clients have diagnoses of mood disorders, but most are simply trying to navigate life's challenges. I have particular expertise in working with grief, caregiving, self-identity, and enduring relational themes. Therapy helps my clients feel like they have a partner in their self-work and someone who is always rooting for them.
Welcome! I am thrilled that you are considering therapy. Therapy is for anyone who is seeking personal growth, resilience for past or current trauma, suffering, and other difficult emotions, and support during the hard bits of life and living. Some of my clients have diagnoses of mood disorders, but most are simply trying to navigate life's challenges. I have particular expertise in working with grief, caregiving, self-identity, and enduring relational themes. Therapy helps my clients feel like they have a partner in their self-work and someone who is always rooting for them.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has a warm and compassionate approach to therapy, which encourages active collaboration. I have a passion for walking alongside others in the midst of struggle. When you come to therapy, it’s like you are trying to climb a mountain; I am not at the top of your mountain but, rather, on another mountain, offering a different perspective, pointing out potential dangers, and helping you find the most effective path along your journey.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has a warm and compassionate approach to therapy, which encourages active collaboration. I have a passion for walking alongside others in the midst of struggle. When you come to therapy, it’s like you are trying to climb a mountain; I am not at the top of your mountain but, rather, on another mountain, offering a different perspective, pointing out potential dangers, and helping you find the most effective path along your journey.
Are you the one holding everything together for your medically complex child - while quietly carrying more than most people ever see? Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in survival mode after years of caregiving and advocacy. They may struggle with burnout, medical trauma, relationship stress, guilt, or feeling isolated from others who do not understand their experience. I provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to help clients process difficult emotions, strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and reconnect with themselves beyond caregiving.
Are you the one holding everything together for your medically complex child - while quietly carrying more than most people ever see? Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in survival mode after years of caregiving and advocacy. They may struggle with burnout, medical trauma, relationship stress, guilt, or feeling isolated from others who do not understand their experience. I provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to help clients process difficult emotions, strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and reconnect with themselves beyond caregiving.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides compassionate, supportive, evidence-based telehealth services to individuals across California. I specialize in eating disorders across the full spectrum as well as co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, and OCD. I work with children (10+), teens, adults, and families. Many of my clients have tried therapy before and felt the eating concerns were never fully addressed. That is the gap I trained to fill. Ultimately, the aim is to help you clarify and connect with your values in a way that supports meaningful change and empowers you to create a life worth living.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides compassionate, supportive, evidence-based telehealth services to individuals across California. I specialize in eating disorders across the full spectrum as well as co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, and OCD. I work with children (10+), teens, adults, and families. Many of my clients have tried therapy before and felt the eating concerns were never fully addressed. That is the gap I trained to fill. Ultimately, the aim is to help you clarify and connect with your values in a way that supports meaningful change and empowers you to create a life worth living.
I am accepting new clients for in person therapy!
Are you feeling stuck or disconnected from yourself? Do you struggle to identify and express your emotions, leaving you feeling alone, isolated, or hopeless? You may be longing for love, acceptance, and meaningful connection but feel unsure how to take the first step. My ideal clients are women navigating depression, anxiety, identity development, and life transitions. I am especially passionate about working with members of the LGBTQ+ community and providing affirming, inclusive care.
I am accepting new clients for in person therapy!
Are you feeling stuck or disconnected from yourself? Do you struggle to identify and express your emotions, leaving you feeling alone, isolated, or hopeless? You may be longing for love, acceptance, and meaningful connection but feel unsure how to take the first step. My ideal clients are women navigating depression, anxiety, identity development, and life transitions. I am especially passionate about working with members of the LGBTQ+ community and providing affirming, inclusive care.
Working through difficult experiences and emotions can be challenging. It can be even harder to make desired changes in ones life when certain patterns have been established for so long. I work hard to ensure that my clients feel safe and supported throughout this process. By creating a comfortable and lighthearted environment, individuals, families, and couples are able to gain some reprieve from the difficulties they are experiencing. This allows change to begin to occur in the lives of my clients.
Working through difficult experiences and emotions can be challenging. It can be even harder to make desired changes in ones life when certain patterns have been established for so long. I work hard to ensure that my clients feel safe and supported throughout this process. By creating a comfortable and lighthearted environment, individuals, families, and couples are able to gain some reprieve from the difficulties they are experiencing. This allows change to begin to occur in the lives of my clients.
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 specialize in trauma and relationship challenges, helping individuals and couples face areas of your life you are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, shameful, stressed, or fearful about. I have a warm and non-judgmental approach to therapy, and hope to facilitate compassion, engagement, and empowerment. I will collaborate with you to provide effective tools for coping in the present, opportunities to safely explore the past, and to build hope, satisfaction, and joy for your future. I value working with clients facing all kinds of difficulties, from everyday stressors to larger concerns.
I specialize in trauma and relationship challenges, helping individuals and couples face areas of your life you are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, shameful, stressed, or fearful about. I have a warm and non-judgmental approach to therapy, and hope to facilitate compassion, engagement, and empowerment. I will collaborate with you to provide effective tools for coping in the present, opportunities to safely explore the past, and to build hope, satisfaction, and joy for your future. I value working with clients facing all kinds of difficulties, from everyday stressors to larger concerns.
We're hiring! The Halliday Center for Psychotherapy and Wellness is seeking Licensed Clinical Psychologists to join our established group practice in Encinitas and Carmel Valley. This opportunity is ideal for clinicians who value strong clinical work, consultation, and the flexibility of private practice. We offer a hybrid model, flexible scheduling, and full administrative support, including referrals, billing, and credentialing. Join a collaborative, collegial team committed to ethical care and professional growth. To apply, please email me your CV and a letter of interest.
We're hiring! The Halliday Center for Psychotherapy and Wellness is seeking Licensed Clinical Psychologists to join our established group practice in Encinitas and Carmel Valley. This opportunity is ideal for clinicians who value strong clinical work, consultation, and the flexibility of private practice. We offer a hybrid model, flexible scheduling, and full administrative support, including referrals, billing, and credentialing. Join a collaborative, collegial team committed to ethical care and professional growth. To apply, please email me your CV and a letter of interest.
There can be so much pressure to know who you are and have everything figured out, but most people don’t! Therapy can be a place to explore who you are, who you want to be, and how you want to get there. As a therapist I care about empowering you to find your voice and engage in value-congruent action. I strive to work collaboratively, be mindful of power and privilege, and always seek to understand the world as you see and experience it so we can better find your path forward. I am committed to providing therapy that honors your unique story.
There can be so much pressure to know who you are and have everything figured out, but most people don’t! Therapy can be a place to explore who you are, who you want to be, and how you want to get there. As a therapist I care about empowering you to find your voice and engage in value-congruent action. I strive to work collaboratively, be mindful of power and privilege, and always seek to understand the world as you see and experience it so we can better find your path forward. I am committed to providing therapy that honors your unique story.
I’m a licensed mental health therapist committed to creating a warm, open, and supportive environment where you can explore your personal and relationship challenges. I specialize in attachment, polyamory, kink, and relationship communication, using a blend of psychodynamic principles and somatic awareness to help you reconnect with yourself, others, and the world around you. I look forward to working with clients new to therapy, motivated to explore new insights, and improve their quality of life.
I’m a licensed mental health therapist committed to creating a warm, open, and supportive environment where you can explore your personal and relationship challenges. I specialize in attachment, polyamory, kink, and relationship communication, using a blend of psychodynamic principles and somatic awareness to help you reconnect with yourself, others, and the world around you. I look forward to working with clients new to therapy, motivated to explore new insights, and improve their quality of life.
I provide counseling for children, teens, adults, families, and groups navigating anxiety, grief and loss, relationship challenges, school or work stress, caregiving, parenthood, and questions of identity and purpose.
With more than 20 years of counseling and teaching experience, I take a holistic, personalized approach focused on emotional awareness, mindfulness, practical coping tools, healthy communication, and nervous system regulation.
I provide counseling for children, teens, adults, families, and groups navigating anxiety, grief and loss, relationship challenges, school or work stress, caregiving, parenthood, and questions of identity and purpose.
With more than 20 years of counseling and teaching experience, I take a holistic, personalized approach focused on emotional awareness, mindfulness, practical coping tools, healthy communication, and nervous system regulation.
Our overall mission is to promote behavioral health and wellness for our clients to obtain a high quality of life within themselves, their family, and their community. We work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that include assessment, short-term solution focused interventions, consultation with other providers, and crisis intervention. If you are feeling stuck, stressed from life circumstances, or having trouble adjusting to new transitions, then please contact us. We are here for you!
Our overall mission is to promote behavioral health and wellness for our clients to obtain a high quality of life within themselves, their family, and their community. We work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that include assessment, short-term solution focused interventions, consultation with other providers, and crisis intervention. If you are feeling stuck, stressed from life circumstances, or having trouble adjusting to new transitions, then please contact us. We are here for you!
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.