Women's Issues Therapists in Escondido, CA
Women who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and many other emotionally draining conditions just wish they had someone to talk to who will listen without judgment. You may have experienced a traumatic break-up or even a trail of brokenness. You may have experienced child abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, or abandonment. You may have grown up with a family member with an addiction, watched parental violence, or had a partner with an addiction. At this point in your life you need assurance things can change, you want answers to why you ended up in the same relationships, and you need the coping skills needed to get past the past.
Women who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and many other emotionally draining conditions just wish they had someone to talk to who will listen without judgment. You may have experienced a traumatic break-up or even a trail of brokenness. You may have experienced child abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, or abandonment. You may have grown up with a family member with an addiction, watched parental violence, or had a partner with an addiction. At this point in your life you need assurance things can change, you want answers to why you ended up in the same relationships, and you need the coping skills needed to get past the past.
Hi, my name is Karen, and I bring a wealth of life experience as well as professional knowledge to the therapeutic relationship. Clients tell me that my warm, caring, compassionate, non-judgmental approach puts them at ease quickly and throughout the counseling/healing process. In particular, those who have experienced grief, trauma, stress, crises, life transitions, and relationship conflict in their lives state that have benefited a great deal in working with me. I will start where you are, and we will develop a collaborative relationship, focusing on your needs and goals.
Hi, my name is Karen, and I bring a wealth of life experience as well as professional knowledge to the therapeutic relationship. Clients tell me that my warm, caring, compassionate, non-judgmental approach puts them at ease quickly and throughout the counseling/healing process. In particular, those who have experienced grief, trauma, stress, crises, life transitions, and relationship conflict in their lives state that have benefited a great deal in working with me. I will start where you are, and we will develop a collaborative relationship, focusing on your needs and goals.
Christi E Chaffee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Escondido, CA 92025
Waitlist for new clients
Through the unique connection of therapy you can learn to balance acceptance and change. By identifying self protective behaviors and defenses you can understand their origins, purpose, and how they may now be causing more suffering than protection. The symptoms of these barriers manifest as depression, anxiety, addiction, relational conflict, substance abuse, loneliness and physical illness. You can learn to challenge and release these old beliefs and discover new ways of relating to yourself and others. Through the balancing process of acceptance versus change you can develop new understanding that promotes healing and growth.
Through the unique connection of therapy you can learn to balance acceptance and change. By identifying self protective behaviors and defenses you can understand their origins, purpose, and how they may now be causing more suffering than protection. The symptoms of these barriers manifest as depression, anxiety, addiction, relational conflict, substance abuse, loneliness and physical illness. You can learn to challenge and release these old beliefs and discover new ways of relating to yourself and others. Through the balancing process of acceptance versus change you can develop new understanding that promotes healing and growth.
Hello high achiever, nothing has stood in the way of reaching your goals. Yet here you are feeling lost, uncertain of which direction to go. Somewhere along the road of success, you made some bad decisions, began to sacrifice your dreams and traded your confidence for shame. Everyone’s needs come first; job, husband, kids and you are last on the list. You feel exhausted, burned out and the self doubt has become a deep well that feels inescapable. And that’s painful. You’re in a moment to make a big change, you feel the weight of it, and it’s scary. Finding courage to move feels hard and you just want some guidance.
Hello high achiever, nothing has stood in the way of reaching your goals. Yet here you are feeling lost, uncertain of which direction to go. Somewhere along the road of success, you made some bad decisions, began to sacrifice your dreams and traded your confidence for shame. Everyone’s needs come first; job, husband, kids and you are last on the list. You feel exhausted, burned out and the self doubt has become a deep well that feels inescapable. And that’s painful. You’re in a moment to make a big change, you feel the weight of it, and it’s scary. Finding courage to move feels hard and you just want some guidance.
I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist helping my clients find more congruency and peace in their lives. People often believe that their feelings of anxiety and depression are their individual problem or failure, but very often these feelings are just a normal response to a challenging world. They come to their first session worried that they are crazy or deficient in some way, but they’re not.
I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist helping my clients find more congruency and peace in their lives. People often believe that their feelings of anxiety and depression are their individual problem or failure, but very often these feelings are just a normal response to a challenging world. They come to their first session worried that they are crazy or deficient in some way, but they’re not.
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand—whether in relationships, stress, anxiety, or life transitions. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I help clients explore the patterns in their relationships, emotions, and thinking so they can gain clarity and make meaningful changes. My approach is collaborative, warm, and practical. I integrate interpersonal, attachment-focused, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused strategies to help clients better understand themselves, improve communication, and develop tools that support lasting growth.
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand—whether in relationships, stress, anxiety, or life transitions. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I help clients explore the patterns in their relationships, emotions, and thinking so they can gain clarity and make meaningful changes. My approach is collaborative, warm, and practical. I integrate interpersonal, attachment-focused, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused strategies to help clients better understand themselves, improve communication, and develop tools that support lasting growth.
Hello, I'm Page and I'm so glad you're here. I've been a therapist over 25 years and still love it! I'm licensed and certified in various mind-body and evidence based methods, so we can tailor therapy to your needs. I know life gets hard and stuff pops-up out of nowhere. It's my mission to help you sort through life challenges and make meaningful sense of it all. As therapists go, I'm not the quiet, nodding type who doesn't say much-I'm right there with you, working it all out, shoulder to shoulder.
Hello, I'm Page and I'm so glad you're here. I've been a therapist over 25 years and still love it! I'm licensed and certified in various mind-body and evidence based methods, so we can tailor therapy to your needs. I know life gets hard and stuff pops-up out of nowhere. It's my mission to help you sort through life challenges and make meaningful sense of it all. As therapists go, I'm not the quiet, nodding type who doesn't say much-I'm right there with you, working it all out, shoulder to shoulder.
You've just finished college, you feel like you've done everything right, and still something feels like it's missing. You're asking yourself, "This is it? This is the goalpost I was racing toward?" You've always pondered life deeply and felt sure of yourself and your path, but now you may find yourself wondering what the meaning of it all might be, and that question leaves you feeling a little lonely.
I work with individuals who are ready to understand themselves more fully, whether that means working through processing life transitions, navigating relationships, trauma, or reconnecting with their sense of purpose.
You've just finished college, you feel like you've done everything right, and still something feels like it's missing. You're asking yourself, "This is it? This is the goalpost I was racing toward?" You've always pondered life deeply and felt sure of yourself and your path, but now you may find yourself wondering what the meaning of it all might be, and that question leaves you feeling a little lonely.
I work with individuals who are ready to understand themselves more fully, whether that means working through processing life transitions, navigating relationships, trauma, or reconnecting with their sense of purpose.
Now more than ever, it seems that so many of us are facing circumstances that make life stressful, confusing, and painful at times. The purpose of our work together is to help you live a healthier, happier, and more meaningful life. Whether you want to be a happier person, to have better relationships, or to simply understand yourself better, we can help you achieve this. We combine support, insight, and direction to help you have the skills to better manage your life and obtain greater peace and joy. There is no greater privilege than helping a person improve their life, and we appreciate the opportunity to help you!
Now more than ever, it seems that so many of us are facing circumstances that make life stressful, confusing, and painful at times. The purpose of our work together is to help you live a healthier, happier, and more meaningful life. Whether you want to be a happier person, to have better relationships, or to simply understand yourself better, we can help you achieve this. We combine support, insight, and direction to help you have the skills to better manage your life and obtain greater peace and joy. There is no greater privilege than helping a person improve their life, and we appreciate the opportunity to help you!
Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times. If you are experiencing cultural diversity issues, interpersonal, intimate, women issues, or marital relationship problems, this can lead to questioning your self-worth or your place in this world, I am here to help. It can feel like you are stuck and alone. When these thoughts and feelings persist, it can lead to self-doubt, lack of motivation, feeling anxious and depressed, and dissatisfied in your relationships with self and others. I am here to support you in working through these times and help guide you in developing the life you deserve and want to live.
Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times. If you are experiencing cultural diversity issues, interpersonal, intimate, women issues, or marital relationship problems, this can lead to questioning your self-worth or your place in this world, I am here to help. It can feel like you are stuck and alone. When these thoughts and feelings persist, it can lead to self-doubt, lack of motivation, feeling anxious and depressed, and dissatisfied in your relationships with self and others. I am here to support you in working through these times and help guide you in developing the life you deserve and want to live.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. I work with children, teens, and adults who are navigating anxiety, trauma, behavioral challenges, and family conflict. Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to do this alone. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate space where you can feel understood, build healthier coping skills, and begin moving toward greater calm, connection, and confidence.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. I work with children, teens, and adults who are navigating anxiety, trauma, behavioral challenges, and family conflict. Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to do this alone. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate space where you can feel understood, build healthier coping skills, and begin moving toward greater calm, connection, and confidence.
Welcome! If you're looking for support in your mental health journey, you're in the right place. I am a compassionate and skilled therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate their challenges. With a strong belief in the power of a safe and non judgmental space, I utilize evidence based practices to guide you through your struggles, whether it's anxiety, depression, or life transitions. By fostering a collaborative relationship, I help to empower you to explore your thoughts and feelings, building resilience and self awareness along the way.
Welcome! If you're looking for support in your mental health journey, you're in the right place. I am a compassionate and skilled therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate their challenges. With a strong belief in the power of a safe and non judgmental space, I utilize evidence based practices to guide you through your struggles, whether it's anxiety, depression, or life transitions. By fostering a collaborative relationship, I help to empower you to explore your thoughts and feelings, building resilience and self awareness along the way.
EMDR is one of the most effective methods to stimulate the brain and body’s natural ability towards healing. EMDR is an evidence-based modality that uses eye movement, tapping, or sound to help the brain heal from difficult life experiences. EMDR can help with the treatment of PTSD, trauma, depression, and anxiety. This therapy is rewarding, and it could bring strength to situations that may have seemed hopeless.
EMDR is one of the most effective methods to stimulate the brain and body’s natural ability towards healing. EMDR is an evidence-based modality that uses eye movement, tapping, or sound to help the brain heal from difficult life experiences. EMDR can help with the treatment of PTSD, trauma, depression, and anxiety. This therapy is rewarding, and it could bring strength to situations that may have seemed hopeless.
Hi there, I'm Georgia! Starting therapy can feel exciting and scary at the same time, I’m here to make sure this transition is meaningful and helpful. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I take a humanistic approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and meeting you where you are. I use talk therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns. This approach is hands-on and gives you tools to feel more in control of your emotions and behaviors.
Hi there, I'm Georgia! Starting therapy can feel exciting and scary at the same time, I’m here to make sure this transition is meaningful and helpful. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I take a humanistic approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and meeting you where you are. I use talk therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns. This approach is hands-on and gives you tools to feel more in control of your emotions and behaviors.
I often work with individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in patterns shaped by past experiences, or uncertain during life transitions. They may be a child struggling at school, a teen navigating identity and relationships, or an adult longing for deeper healing. They want to feel seen, supported, and safe—to understand themselves more fully and reconnect with their sense of strength and possibility. They’re seeking not just symptom relief, but lasting change, guided by compassion, consistency, and the belief that growth is possible—even in the messiest seasons of life.
I often work with individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in patterns shaped by past experiences, or uncertain during life transitions. They may be a child struggling at school, a teen navigating identity and relationships, or an adult longing for deeper healing. They want to feel seen, supported, and safe—to understand themselves more fully and reconnect with their sense of strength and possibility. They’re seeking not just symptom relief, but lasting change, guided by compassion, consistency, and the belief that growth is possible—even in the messiest seasons of life.
As a nonprofit agency, we’re dedicated to strengthening the social and mental well-being of children, youth, adults, and families, in our community. With offices in Escondido, Fallbrook, and Vista, we provide stable, nurturing environments that foster resilience and positive growth. We offer a wide range of therapeutic services designed to meet the unique needs of each individual, couple, or family. Whether you’re seeking support for a specific issue or simply need guidance in navigating life’s complexities, we are here to help.
As a nonprofit agency, we’re dedicated to strengthening the social and mental well-being of children, youth, adults, and families, in our community. With offices in Escondido, Fallbrook, and Vista, we provide stable, nurturing environments that foster resilience and positive growth. We offer a wide range of therapeutic services designed to meet the unique needs of each individual, couple, or family. Whether you’re seeking support for a specific issue or simply need guidance in navigating life’s complexities, we are here to help.
I specialize in working with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I offer a supportive, affirming space where clients can feel seen, heard, and understood. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and tailored to your unique needs. My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps you identify unhelpful thought patterns, build healthier coping strategies, and create meaningful change in how you feel and function. I tailor each session to your unique needs, so progress happens at your pace.
I specialize in working with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I offer a supportive, affirming space where clients can feel seen, heard, and understood. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and tailored to your unique needs. My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps you identify unhelpful thought patterns, build healthier coping strategies, and create meaningful change in how you feel and function. I tailor each session to your unique needs, so progress happens at your pace.
Welcome to the beginning of your therapeutic journey. Starting therapy is such a huge step, and I congratulate you on being willing to seek support for yourself. I specialize in providing support to children, adolescents, and adults from a variety of backgrounds. I offer a warm and comforting environment for all of my clients. I strive to meet all of my clients where they are in the therapeutic process and create an environment where all are welcome. I have a more laid-back approach to therapy; I want therapy to feel like a natural conversation where my clients can grow within themselves.
Welcome to the beginning of your therapeutic journey. Starting therapy is such a huge step, and I congratulate you on being willing to seek support for yourself. I specialize in providing support to children, adolescents, and adults from a variety of backgrounds. I offer a warm and comforting environment for all of my clients. I strive to meet all of my clients where they are in the therapeutic process and create an environment where all are welcome. I have a more laid-back approach to therapy; I want therapy to feel like a natural conversation where my clients can grow within themselves.
People who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and many other emotionally painful conditions just wish they had someone to talk to. Multiple traumas often occur over time, often within an atmosphere of attachment disordered relationships, neglect, and/or abandonment. You may have experienced child abuse, sexual abuse, grief, and loss. You may have grown up with family addiction/ partner addiction. At this point in your life you want answers to why you end up in the same relationships, and you need assurance things can change.
People who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and many other emotionally painful conditions just wish they had someone to talk to. Multiple traumas often occur over time, often within an atmosphere of attachment disordered relationships, neglect, and/or abandonment. You may have experienced child abuse, sexual abuse, grief, and loss. You may have grown up with family addiction/ partner addiction. At this point in your life you want answers to why you end up in the same relationships, and you need assurance things can change.
You are not alone! Kimberly A Thornton LCSW is here to provide support through personal growth to finding Balance in your life.
Kimberly has extensive experience working with a diverse range of clients, including individual, adults, children, adolescents, families, and couples. She is dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate, and supportive environment where clients can achieve their goals, overcome challenges, and experience lasting growth and recovery to enhance overall well-being.
You are not alone! Kimberly A Thornton LCSW is here to provide support through personal growth to finding Balance in your life.
Kimberly has extensive experience working with a diverse range of clients, including individual, adults, children, adolescents, families, and couples. She is dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate, and supportive environment where clients can achieve their goals, overcome challenges, and experience lasting growth and recovery to enhance overall well-being.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.