Emotional Regulation Therapists in Escondido, CA
Hello, my name is Kristen Feldman. I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist: AMFT156569. I have a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University. I also have a second Master’s degree in Education with a focus in Higher Education from DePaul University. I completed my clinical internship in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2025, working with a diverse array of clients.
Hello, my name is Kristen Feldman. I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist: AMFT156569. I have a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University. I also have a second Master’s degree in Education with a focus in Higher Education from DePaul University. I completed my clinical internship in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2025, working with a diverse array of clients.
Hello! My name is Desiree, and I am a Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC 22654) in California. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Alliant International University and Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Science from California State University San Marcos. Life can be overwhelming, and sometimes we all need a space to slow down, take a deep breath, process what we’re carrying, and feel supported without judgment. My goal as a therapist is to create that safe space for you. My experience has been rooted in working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples navigating challenges.
Hello! My name is Desiree, and I am a Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC 22654) in California. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Alliant International University and Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Science from California State University San Marcos. Life can be overwhelming, and sometimes we all need a space to slow down, take a deep breath, process what we’re carrying, and feel supported without judgment. My goal as a therapist is to create that safe space for you. My experience has been rooted in working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples navigating challenges.
Is this all there is? You're not sure if this is a season of burnout, grief, or an existential crisis. But something's gotta give. You're looking for your next position that doesn't suck you dry and feels meaningful again. "Pushing through" is no longer an option, but you're also not seeking therapy to be "woo-woo". You're ready to take strategic action to build the life that you want. Therapy, with a coaching edge, can help you to recover/restore and love your life again!
Is this all there is? You're not sure if this is a season of burnout, grief, or an existential crisis. But something's gotta give. You're looking for your next position that doesn't suck you dry and feels meaningful again. "Pushing through" is no longer an option, but you're also not seeking therapy to be "woo-woo". You're ready to take strategic action to build the life that you want. Therapy, with a coaching edge, can help you to recover/restore and love your life again!
Have you been struggling to move forward after trauma, but still feel stuck? Maybe you're struggling with fear, sadness, disconnection, or feeling constantly on edge - and it's affecting your sleep, relationships, or ability to fully enjoy your life. If you've found yourself wondering whether you'll always feel this way, you're not alone. Healing is possible. Together, we can make sense of what you've been through, understand how it continues to affect you, and help you move beyond survival toward greater peace, connection, and freedom.
Have you been struggling to move forward after trauma, but still feel stuck? Maybe you're struggling with fear, sadness, disconnection, or feeling constantly on edge - and it's affecting your sleep, relationships, or ability to fully enjoy your life. If you've found yourself wondering whether you'll always feel this way, you're not alone. Healing is possible. Together, we can make sense of what you've been through, understand how it continues to affect you, and help you move beyond survival toward greater peace, connection, and freedom.
Hi there, I'm Vanessa!
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences. My goal is to help you build resilience, gain insight, and cultivate a greater sense of inner peace while navigating life's challenges.
I earned my Master of Social Work degree from CSU Bakersfield, where I developed a strong foundation in evidence-based and client-centered care. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and I strive to create an environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful changes.
Hi there, I'm Vanessa!
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences. My goal is to help you build resilience, gain insight, and cultivate a greater sense of inner peace while navigating life's challenges.
I earned my Master of Social Work degree from CSU Bakersfield, where I developed a strong foundation in evidence-based and client-centered care. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and I strive to create an environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful changes.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you’re carrying anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, past hurt, or the pressure of trying to hold everything together on your own. I offer a space to slow down, feel supported, and not have to navigate those challenges alone. My goal is to create an environment where you feel safe, understood, and comfortable showing up exactly as you are.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you’re carrying anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, past hurt, or the pressure of trying to hold everything together on your own. I offer a space to slow down, feel supported, and not have to navigate those challenges alone. My goal is to create an environment where you feel safe, understood, and comfortable showing up exactly as you are.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, supporting clients through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation, life transitions, and interpersonal difficulties.
With a background in both clinical therapy and special education, I bring a unique understanding of emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. My experience has helped me develop a patient, strengths-based approach that values each person’s individuality and meets clients where they are.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, supporting clients through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation, life transitions, and interpersonal difficulties.
With a background in both clinical therapy and special education, I bring a unique understanding of emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. My experience has helped me develop a patient, strengths-based approach that values each person’s individuality and meets clients where they are.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California. As a bilingual (English and Spanish) provider, I pride myself on the power of connection through compassion and authenticity. Part of that sense of building support through community is what has shaped my personal and professional experience as a provider for the past nine years in San Diego County. Across those nine years, I have built experience working with children, families, and individuals from different backgrounds.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California. As a bilingual (English and Spanish) provider, I pride myself on the power of connection through compassion and authenticity. Part of that sense of building support through community is what has shaped my personal and professional experience as a provider for the past nine years in San Diego County. Across those nine years, I have built experience working with children, families, and individuals from different backgrounds.
Do you feel like you’re carrying more than anyone realizes? Like, grief that still hurts, anxiety that won’t quiet down, or self-doubt that keeps you second-guessing yourself? Maybe life has changed in ways you weren’t prepared for, or you keep repeating patterns in relationships that leave you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or not quite like yourself.Therapy can be a place to finally put words to what you’ve been holding and begin making sense of it. I create a warm, safe, and grounded space where you can explore deeper parts of you using an integrative approach that supports holistic healing of your mind, body, and spirit.
Do you feel like you’re carrying more than anyone realizes? Like, grief that still hurts, anxiety that won’t quiet down, or self-doubt that keeps you second-guessing yourself? Maybe life has changed in ways you weren’t prepared for, or you keep repeating patterns in relationships that leave you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or not quite like yourself.Therapy can be a place to finally put words to what you’ve been holding and begin making sense of it. I create a warm, safe, and grounded space where you can explore deeper parts of you using an integrative approach that supports holistic healing of your mind, body, and spirit.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with Doctorate level education and training. Additionally, over thirty years of experience coupled with this training gained in diverse settings has allowed me to bring to the therapeutic relationship rich experience. I bring a wide array of tools that bring deep, authentic change within the context of faith, for those that desire to integrate faith. I became a therapist out of a deep desire to help alleviate suffering in the world and as humans, we all suffer in different ways. Some of us carry heavy burdens. Thankfully, a skilled therapist can offer hope to make the difference.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with Doctorate level education and training. Additionally, over thirty years of experience coupled with this training gained in diverse settings has allowed me to bring to the therapeutic relationship rich experience. I bring a wide array of tools that bring deep, authentic change within the context of faith, for those that desire to integrate faith. I became a therapist out of a deep desire to help alleviate suffering in the world and as humans, we all suffer in different ways. Some of us carry heavy burdens. Thankfully, a skilled therapist can offer hope to make the difference.
Life is complex and comes with many challenges that can test our self-trust and self-confidence. Mindfulness and self-compassion aid in the healing process and improve overall mental health. This journey is not easy or quick, but with support, transformation and healing can happen. My goal is to help my clients on their mental health and healing journey. My name is Griselda Hernandez. I am a Licensed Marriage and family therapist based in Southern California. I am Spanish-speaking. I enjoy working with my Spanish-speaking population and understand the challenges of living in two worlds, Western (USA) and parents/native beliefs.
Life is complex and comes with many challenges that can test our self-trust and self-confidence. Mindfulness and self-compassion aid in the healing process and improve overall mental health. This journey is not easy or quick, but with support, transformation and healing can happen. My goal is to help my clients on their mental health and healing journey. My name is Griselda Hernandez. I am a Licensed Marriage and family therapist based in Southern California. I am Spanish-speaking. I enjoy working with my Spanish-speaking population and understand the challenges of living in two worlds, Western (USA) and parents/native beliefs.
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My passion is helping individuals overcome barriers, improve relationships, and discover their strengths. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I frequently work with children and parents on behavioral issues, attachment needs, and help kids and teens navigate major life transitions. In my work with adults, I help individuals struggling with anxiety, interpersonal challenges, trauma, and self-esteem.
My passion is helping individuals overcome barriers, improve relationships, and discover their strengths. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I frequently work with children and parents on behavioral issues, attachment needs, and help kids and teens navigate major life transitions. In my work with adults, I help individuals struggling with anxiety, interpersonal challenges, trauma, and self-esteem.
I've dedicated my career to helping people understand themselves more deeply, heal from difficult experiences, and create meaningful change in their lives. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected after spending much time trying to ‘fix’ or push through what they’re experiencing. Together, we'll slow down and explore your inner world with curiosity and without judgment so you can better understand yourself, reconnect with what you need, and move through life with greater clarity, peace, and intention.
I've dedicated my career to helping people understand themselves more deeply, heal from difficult experiences, and create meaningful change in their lives. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected after spending much time trying to ‘fix’ or push through what they’re experiencing. Together, we'll slow down and explore your inner world with curiosity and without judgment so you can better understand yourself, reconnect with what you need, and move through life with greater clarity, peace, and intention.
If you're a lover of the ocean, like me, this may resonate with you. I believe healing and growth are much like the ocean. There are calm waters, unexpected waves, and moments when we need to pause, breathe, and find our footing again. We can't predict what waves will knock us down, but we can learn to trust ourselves to find our way to shore again. As a therapist, I offer a compassionate and grounded space where you can feel more connected to yourself, more confident in your relationships, and be more prepared to navigate life’s next chapter. I offer in person therapy in Oceanside, CA and virtual throughout California.
If you're a lover of the ocean, like me, this may resonate with you. I believe healing and growth are much like the ocean. There are calm waters, unexpected waves, and moments when we need to pause, breathe, and find our footing again. We can't predict what waves will knock us down, but we can learn to trust ourselves to find our way to shore again. As a therapist, I offer a compassionate and grounded space where you can feel more connected to yourself, more confident in your relationships, and be more prepared to navigate life’s next chapter. I offer in person therapy in Oceanside, CA and virtual throughout California.
You’re drawn to therapy not because you’re in crisis, but because something in you is shifting. You feel the weight of old patterns, old stories, or inherited wounds you’re finally ready to meet. Maybe you can sense a version of yourself trying to emerge, or you’re longing for a space where you don’t have to fragment who you are. You want a therapist who can sit with depth, intuition, ancestry, identity, and the quiet parts of your inner world without rushing or shrinking it.
You’re drawn to therapy not because you’re in crisis, but because something in you is shifting. You feel the weight of old patterns, old stories, or inherited wounds you’re finally ready to meet. Maybe you can sense a version of yourself trying to emerge, or you’re longing for a space where you don’t have to fragment who you are. You want a therapist who can sit with depth, intuition, ancestry, identity, and the quiet parts of your inner world without rushing or shrinking it.
Have you been Googling "how to help my anxious kid" after an exhausting bedtime, or checking WebMD for OCD symptoms at midnight to see if they match yours? You might feel overwhelmed from trying to "fix" it on your own. Whether it's social anxiety, worry that won't quit, panic, or anxiety-based behavioral issues, I work with people who are ready to finally feel better — and families ready to heal together. Some of my favorite people to work with are kids, teens, young adults, and the families who love them — people who are doing their best but feel like anxiety is running the show.
Have you been Googling "how to help my anxious kid" after an exhausting bedtime, or checking WebMD for OCD symptoms at midnight to see if they match yours? You might feel overwhelmed from trying to "fix" it on your own. Whether it's social anxiety, worry that won't quit, panic, or anxiety-based behavioral issues, I work with people who are ready to finally feel better — and families ready to heal together. Some of my favorite people to work with are kids, teens, young adults, and the families who love them — people who are doing their best but feel like anxiety is running the show.
I work with children, caregivers of children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating life transitions, behavioral and mental health concerns, relationships, parenting, school issues, emotional regulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and trauma responses.
My approach is collaborative, supportive, and structured. I believe therapy should provide a safe space to explore your experiences, identify meaningful goals, and develop practical steps toward positive change.
I work with children, caregivers of children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating life transitions, behavioral and mental health concerns, relationships, parenting, school issues, emotional regulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and trauma responses.
My approach is collaborative, supportive, and structured. I believe therapy should provide a safe space to explore your experiences, identify meaningful goals, and develop practical steps toward positive change.
I especially enjoy helping younger children build healthy emotional regulation skills while partnering with parents to better understand and support their child's unique needs.
My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and tailored to client's individual needs. I incorporate techniques from a variety of therapeutic approaches, drawing heavily from Solution-Focused Therapy, Developmental Theory, CBT, DBT, and Attachment Theory.
I especially enjoy helping younger children build healthy emotional regulation skills while partnering with parents to better understand and support their child's unique needs.
My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and tailored to client's individual needs. I incorporate techniques from a variety of therapeutic approaches, drawing heavily from Solution-Focused Therapy, Developmental Theory, CBT, DBT, and Attachment Theory.
Together, we'll identify triggers, strengthen emotional regulation, and build skills that lead to more calm, clarity, and control.
Why did I just do that?" "Why can't I stop thinking about it?" "Why do I question every decision I make?" If you ask yourself these questions often, you're probably exhausted by the cycle. You overthink, replay conversations, wonder whether you said or did the right thing, and feel guilty for having needs. You struggle to make decisions, don't fully trust yourself, and wonder why you can't stop, even when you know where it comes from. There's a reason these patterns developed. Together, we'll explore how family dynamics, past experiences, and patterns passed down through generations shaped how you think, react, and trust yourself.
Together, we'll identify triggers, strengthen emotional regulation, and build skills that lead to more calm, clarity, and control.
Why did I just do that?" "Why can't I stop thinking about it?" "Why do I question every decision I make?" If you ask yourself these questions often, you're probably exhausted by the cycle. You overthink, replay conversations, wonder whether you said or did the right thing, and feel guilty for having needs. You struggle to make decisions, don't fully trust yourself, and wonder why you can't stop, even when you know where it comes from. There's a reason these patterns developed. Together, we'll explore how family dynamics, past experiences, and patterns passed down through generations shaped how you think, react, and trust yourself.
I’m so glad you’re here! Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I am passionate about supporting individuals who are experiencing the effects of complex trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional burnout, relational challenges, and patterns of people-pleasing that can leave them feeling disconnected from themselves and others.
I’m so glad you’re here! Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I am passionate about supporting individuals who are experiencing the effects of complex trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional burnout, relational challenges, and patterns of people-pleasing that can leave them feeling disconnected from themselves and others.
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FAQ - Emotional Regulation Counseling
What are the signs that someone might struggle with emotional regulation?
Common signs that someone may struggle with emotional regulation include outbursts of strong emotion, such as anger or sadness, impulsive behavior, avoidance of difficult emotions, or extreme difficulty making decisions. People with emotional regulation difficulties may experience frequent mood swings or feel caught off guard by strong emotions. These experiences can affect personal, work, or school relationships, and may also contribute to or worsen mental health concerns.
How can therapy help with emotional regulation?
A therapist can help you understand emotional patterns and challenge automatic thoughts that may contribute to anger outbursts, impulsive behaviors, or other signs of emotion dysregulation. For instance, they may use worksheets, journaling exercises, or thought-reframing tools to help you identify triggers and respond differently. These activities often share the goal of creating more space between emotion and action. Over time, therapy can also help you recognize early warning signs of emotional distress before the emotions feel unmanageable.
Is emotional dysregulation a diagnosis?
Emotional dysregulation itself is not a diagnosis. Rather, it is a common symptom of several mental health conditions, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and certain anxiety disorders. Therapy that helps improve emotional regulation can also help reduce the symptoms of related disorders. Emotional dysregulation is also often linked to life experiences such as trauma or childhood neglect. In some cases, these experiences may contribute to emotional regulation difficulties and increase the risk of developing mental health conditions.
What therapeutic approaches can help with emotion regulation?
Two common therapeutic approaches used to support emotion regulation are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). CBT helps people identify negative thoughts and thought patterns, with the goal of developing healthier ways of thinking and responding. DBT is related to CBT and was originally developed for borderline personality disorder, though it is now used for many other concerns. Emotion regulation is one of DBT’s “core skills,” alongside other skills like mindfulness and distress tolerance. Both CBT and DBT are skill-based, meaning that sessions focus on specific skills to manage emotions, such as thought records and problem-solving skills. This makes them different from traditional “talk therapy” approaches, as they place greater emphasis on learning and practicing specific strategies that can be used in moments of high emotional distress.
Can children and teens have therapy for emotional regulation?
Yes, children and teens, as well as adults, can benefit from therapy for emotional regulation. Many mental health concerns first appear in late childhood or adolescence, so therapy can help identify what may be part of normal development and what may require additional therapeutic support. Therapy can also help children and teens build lifelong emotional regulation skills. Learning these skills early can make it easier to use them during stressful or difficult situations later in life.