Therapists in Escondido, CA

Choosing change is hard. Even scary. Unless you are perfectly happy with life as it is right now, you deserve to feel better and live better. We will work together to take action and make change possible! Whether it’s a specific problem or general displeasure, we will explore root causes, process pain, and establish new patterns.

Life is about feeling connected, sharing in the joys and sorrows, and striving for something better, a better you. Therapy is a place where you can share and explore the challenges and achievements that make each of us an individual. I believe that forming a safe, non-judgmental relationship is fundamental to therapy and what guides the healing process. We work together in order to gain insight and learn healthy coping skills in managing challenges faced and the feelings associated with them. I believe that the most difficult job is working on ourselves but it is also the most rewarding.

Needing help, calming your mind, and feeling more peaceful? How about enjoying life again? Or even having more confidence, and knowing what to say at home, at work and with friends? I can help you find your way to calm and peace, and to feel more confident in yourself, and in your relationships. I've been in practicing therapy for over 20 years. I love working with people who are ready to work and grow, and find their way again, or even find yourself for the first time, and to hear your inner voice.

Welcome! I specialize in supporting adults who are finding the difficulties of life particularly challenging. I also work with sex therapy clients where I helps address couples' and individual's sexual health, intimacy and relationship difficulties. I help empower my clients to address their obstacles by processing how life experiences might be impacting current views and collaboratively develop practical ways where we can overcome these together. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, sexual performance difficulties, or experiencing intimacy concerns with your partner, I'm here to help guide you on this journey.

My clients are seeking healing from addictions, mental health, and identity issues as well as various types of issues related to grief & loss. Traumas experienced are central to many individuals and I take the approach of a witness to my clients experiences. I have spent over a decade working with individuals to find the healing and recovery they seek. Additionally, over the years I have built a strong understanding of the specific needs of individuals struggling with co-occurring disorders. I collaborate with each client to build a continuing care plan that focuses on their needs for long-term success

I'm a licensed psychologist specialized in treating children, teens, young adults and families. I utilize play therapy for children to help them improve their emotional or social functioning. The stress of parenting can often feel overwhelming. I offer effective parenting techniques to empower parents alleviate problematic behaviors and symptoms. Change, even positive change, can be quite stressful. Speaking to a therapist can ease adjusting to the new chapter in your life. Choosing a psychologist can be a difficult decision at times. Feel free to call me with your questions, so I can help you in your decision-making process.

I specialize in working with children and adolescent, adults and families. Whether you're looking for support or guidance through a particularly difficult time, or you're open to a real change in your life, together, we can work to achieve dreams, and meet your goals. I believe in uniqueness of each individual needs and therefore the treatment I provide is tailored to unique individual needs. My goal is accompanying each client in working through barriers to expressing their true self, finding self-acceptance, happiness and peace.

At MHO Thrive Mental Health and Wellness; we provide individual, couples, and family Therapy. We see children, youth, and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, aggression, and adjustment related challenges. We believe everyone can thrive when given the necessary tools needed to live a balanced and more peaceful life. To schedule an appointment today please call our office. Our Mental health therapists are standing by to assist.

Life can be full of challenges, but also rewards. Therapy can help us to have better relationships with our family and friends, as well as those in our extended communities. Those are extensions of our relationships with ourselves. I would like to help you build those relationships by providing a safe and welcoming non-judgmental environment. Together we will design and build the mental and emotional structure where you can live your happiest life that is mindful and peaceful.

You carry a smile on your face and present yourself so put together. Behind your smile is a belief that you are not good enough. You find yourself overachieving and striving for the next thing you think will make you feel satisfied and fulfilled. But it's exhausting. You're tired of taking care of everyone's needs except your own, and believing that people will only love you if you behave a certain way or perform a version of you. Your mind is constantly running, wondering if what you said was “weird” or "too much", believing that other people are judging you as harshly as you judge yourself. I know how hard this is.

Sometimes there are unforeseen circumstances that lead to difficult roads ahead, and we can feel stuck. What am I doing here? Where am I going? When will this be different? These are just some of the questions that come up when we feel overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed. Sometimes it gets foggy, and we cannot seem to find our way out of the cave. This is where therapy can come in and be transformative. Change is only created when there is acknowledgement of emotions, better understanding, and the process to unlock your full potential.

Learning to navigate life’s obstacles while trying to fulfill daily responsibilities is definitely an exhausting challenge. As a caring, empathetic, compassionate clinician, I strive to empower clients to overcome challenges, identify inner strengths, and achieve their personal goals. I gravitate towards taking a more eclectic approach that combines various therapeutic modalities, allowing me to meet my clients where they are at and adjust treatment goals and interventions based on individual needs. I strongly believe in the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust, empathy, and collaboration.

Maria Kasparian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2019. Maria believes in being with the client in the here and now moment and exploring the shadow parts. Her Jungian approach uncovers unconscious conflicts and facilitates self-realization through techniques like dream analysis, symbolic exploration, and deep therapeutic dialogues. Together you will engage in an open therapeutic relationship where Maria compassionately meets you where you are, helping you safely discover your true self and integrate disowned parts of yourself.

Are you feeling confused, scared, anxious, overwhelmed, disappointed about you're going through and what it all means? Are you an expecting parent? Are you a parent to a child or to a teen? Are you stressed or overwhelmed in your marriage or relationship? Are you a parent that's overwhelmed and need help connecting with your child? Are you a parent or a caregiver to someone with special needs or Autism? What does this all mean? What are you supposed to do? Do you feel alone? Do you need support?

You are not alone. At any given time, you may find it difficult to make sense of where you are in life or in your relationships. You may feel weighed down in a cycle that’s taking over your daily activities and interactions. The fact is, your struggle is real and relatable. So, the question is, where would you be if you weren’t experiencing this issue?

Therapy is truly a unique process for each person. As a therapist, I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients. My approaches are varied and individualized for each client, at the core I believe in taking a relational and client centered approach as my foundation for all my clients. I view myself as a guide in your processing of thoughts and feelings and take great pride in holding space for my clients when they are not feeling their best and really need that unbiased viewpoint. Therapy can get tough at times, it can feel worse before it gets better. Trust the process, I've seen the power of healing!

Searching for the right therapist can be quite the challenge. The Counselors at ACC are here to listen to your pain, frustrations, and will sit with you through your struggles. If you are experiencing difficulty in your relationship, struggling with anger, or life in general, we will help you by identifying certain patterns and guide you with strategies to make helpful changes. You will learn effective skills and will be guided to use them properly so that you could feel heard and communicate calmly. Therapy can be brief or long-term. You deserve to live a happy, balanced, and fulfilling life. Call us today!

As a first generation Middle Eastern therapist, I have had the privilege of working with clients from a wide variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, but what they've all had in common is the desire to feel stronger; whether they're battling eating disorders, social anxiety, depression, or PTSD my clients want to feel empowered and capable of living a better life, and my goal is to teach them the skills they need to overcome the barriers to wellness. My clients are resilient, and I help them discover how their past traumas affect their present and future, and how they can be successful regardless of these challenges.

At Mending Souls mission is to assist and facilitate the growth of each individual, couples and/or families where life goals and generational conflicts are resolved in a safe and non judgmental environment. At Mending Souls we strongly believe that every individual has their unique qualities and inner strengths that once genuinely listened to, challenged and repaired through treatment in therapy one can not only heal and thrive but regain their self worth and live life to their fullest potential.