Therapists for Adults in La Jolla, CA
Thomas enjoys working with adults and he currently sees patients in San Diego and via video-medicine across the State of California.
Dr. Thomas is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in substance addiction, dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, acute stress, relationship problems, and chronic pain. With an emphasis in living from and connecting to personal values, his approach is highly compassionate, culturally sensitive, strengths-based, and evidenced-based. He integrates CBT and mindfulness-based interventions to help individuals to uncover, discover, and discard thinking and behavioral patterns that are blocking them from living enriched and empowered lives.
Thomas enjoys working with adults and he currently sees patients in San Diego and via video-medicine across the State of California.
Dr. Thomas is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in substance addiction, dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, acute stress, relationship problems, and chronic pain. With an emphasis in living from and connecting to personal values, his approach is highly compassionate, culturally sensitive, strengths-based, and evidenced-based. He integrates CBT and mindfulness-based interventions to help individuals to uncover, discover, and discard thinking and behavioral patterns that are blocking them from living enriched and empowered lives.
I am a bilingual (Hmong and English) licensed therapist. I have experience with individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship problems from various age groups, and multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. I am also trained in infant mental health, Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP- a trauma-informed relationship-based approach for parents and young children), and TF-CBT.
I am a bilingual (Hmong and English) licensed therapist. I have experience with individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship problems from various age groups, and multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. I am also trained in infant mental health, Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP- a trauma-informed relationship-based approach for parents and young children), and TF-CBT.
If life feels harder than it should be and sometimes you feel alone, or misunderstood, therapy can help. I want to help you figure out what is holding you back from a vibrant life. Together we can work on healing past hurts, developing new skills and walking confidently into each day.
If life feels harder than it should be and sometimes you feel alone, or misunderstood, therapy can help. I want to help you figure out what is holding you back from a vibrant life. Together we can work on healing past hurts, developing new skills and walking confidently into each day.
You may be carrying more than you let on—struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, or the weight of a difficult past. You want clarity, stability, and a way forward that actually holds up outside the therapy room. I strive to help those that are motivated for change but unsure how to break patterns that are not useful or even harmful. Your first session will involve building trust and connection while finding out what is important to you regarding growth and change in your life and relationships.
You may be carrying more than you let on—struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, or the weight of a difficult past. You want clarity, stability, and a way forward that actually holds up outside the therapy room. I strive to help those that are motivated for change but unsure how to break patterns that are not useful or even harmful. Your first session will involve building trust and connection while finding out what is important to you regarding growth and change in your life and relationships.
Interpersonal relationships are powerful contributors to our overall health. Our intimate partner relationships, family relationships, work or peer relationships tend to affect us in meaningful ways. When our relational lives are strong and connected we feel satisfied, empowered, hopeful, and more confident. When our relational lives are hurting, we feel anxious, sad, pained, frustrated, and left not knowing what to do to improve it. I work with my clients to address the heart of their stressors working toward tangible results with lasting effects. I work collaboratively & passionately to create a safe, responsive, and supportive environment to address your needs.
Interpersonal relationships are powerful contributors to our overall health. Our intimate partner relationships, family relationships, work or peer relationships tend to affect us in meaningful ways. When our relational lives are strong and connected we feel satisfied, empowered, hopeful, and more confident. When our relational lives are hurting, we feel anxious, sad, pained, frustrated, and left not knowing what to do to improve it. I work with my clients to address the heart of their stressors working toward tangible results with lasting effects. I work collaboratively & passionately to create a safe, responsive, and supportive environment to address your needs.
I often jump in and challenge the client when appropriate. I actively teach new skills and tools to the client, as my style is more of a coach and motivator.
I often jump in and challenge the client when appropriate. I actively teach new skills and tools to the client, as my style is more of a coach and motivator.
Do you ever feel like you're doing all the right things but still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure of yourself? Maybe you're navigating a major life transition, feeling stuck in old patterns, or replaying the same relationship frustrations over and over. From the outside it looks like you're holding everything together. Inside, you're exhausted from trying so hard.
I've been there too. As a high achiever myself, I know exactly how relentless that inner voice can be. I specialize in working with individuals in their 20s and 30s navigating anxiety, life transitions, and self-esteem.
Do you ever feel like you're doing all the right things but still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure of yourself? Maybe you're navigating a major life transition, feeling stuck in old patterns, or replaying the same relationship frustrations over and over. From the outside it looks like you're holding everything together. Inside, you're exhausted from trying so hard.
I've been there too. As a high achiever myself, I know exactly how relentless that inner voice can be. I specialize in working with individuals in their 20s and 30s navigating anxiety, life transitions, and self-esteem.
Therapy is the most effective through collaboration. In treatment, I strive to build a therapeutic alliance filled with trust and empathy, which ultimately paves the path to healing, growth, and insight. Through my years of experience working with individuals, children, and families I have been trained in many therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Solution-focused Therapy, mindfulness, and family systems. I now use these different modalities based on each person’s personal needs and goals. The main question is always, what do you want to get out of therapy?
Therapy is the most effective through collaboration. In treatment, I strive to build a therapeutic alliance filled with trust and empathy, which ultimately paves the path to healing, growth, and insight. Through my years of experience working with individuals, children, and families I have been trained in many therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Solution-focused Therapy, mindfulness, and family systems. I now use these different modalities based on each person’s personal needs and goals. The main question is always, what do you want to get out of therapy?
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to explore life and its possibilities. I work with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and addiction across inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and outpatient settings. Using a goal-oriented approach that combines psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused therapies, I collaborate with you to determine where you want to go and support you in getting there.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to explore life and its possibilities. I work with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and addiction across inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and outpatient settings. Using a goal-oriented approach that combines psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused therapies, I collaborate with you to determine where you want to go and support you in getting there.
I emphasize helping clients learn concrete skills for managing distressing thoughts and feelings, with a focus on mindfulness. With over 20 years of experience, I work with diverse populations facing various challenges. While I use multiple evidence-based modalities, I primarily utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which has high success rates for both short-term and long-term therapy. I also emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship. Clients describe me as easy to open up to, warm, a good listener, supportive, and having a good sense of humor.
I emphasize helping clients learn concrete skills for managing distressing thoughts and feelings, with a focus on mindfulness. With over 20 years of experience, I work with diverse populations facing various challenges. While I use multiple evidence-based modalities, I primarily utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which has high success rates for both short-term and long-term therapy. I also emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship. Clients describe me as easy to open up to, warm, a good listener, supportive, and having a good sense of humor.
Anne (she/her) is a person-centered therapist who works with young adults and college students who want to better their mental health.
Anne strives to work with clients at their pace in a calm and supportive space. She uses a collaborate approach to help clients meet their goals using cognitive behavior, dialectical behavior, and mindfulness techniques. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and women’s health issues.
Anne (she/her) is a person-centered therapist who works with young adults and college students who want to better their mental health.
Anne strives to work with clients at their pace in a calm and supportive space. She uses a collaborate approach to help clients meet their goals using cognitive behavior, dialectical behavior, and mindfulness techniques. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and women’s health issues.
Psychotherapy of San Diego, Dr Silbert RN,CNS,PHD
Psychologist, RN, CNS, PhD, FAACS
1 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037
Dr Silbert promotes healing and strengthening of the capable inner self. The individual is enhanced positively by a belief in the ability to cope with the human condition and the emotional upheaval exacerbated by the winding road of life's journey. From the initial consultation with Dr. Silbert she remains an active verbal participant in your treatment. She most emphatically "listens" and "sees" you in a genuine attempt to validate the importance and significance of what you say and how you are feeling. Evaluation of the problems and strategies for effective intervention are discussed with the individual from the first consult until completion of treatment.
Dr Silbert promotes healing and strengthening of the capable inner self. The individual is enhanced positively by a belief in the ability to cope with the human condition and the emotional upheaval exacerbated by the winding road of life's journey. From the initial consultation with Dr. Silbert she remains an active verbal participant in your treatment. She most emphatically "listens" and "sees" you in a genuine attempt to validate the importance and significance of what you say and how you are feeling. Evaluation of the problems and strategies for effective intervention are discussed with the individual from the first consult until completion of treatment.
Therapy can feel intimidating, especially during times of challenge and hardship. I strive to create an open and inviting environment rooted in compassion, empathy, and acceptance. I’m here to support and guide you on your journey of self-exploration and self-awareness. Together, we’ll work toward a more fulfilling and enriching life by deepening your connection with yourself and others. I encourage you to begin therapy wherever you are today and look forward to joining you on your path of growth and discovery.
Therapy can feel intimidating, especially during times of challenge and hardship. I strive to create an open and inviting environment rooted in compassion, empathy, and acceptance. I’m here to support and guide you on your journey of self-exploration and self-awareness. Together, we’ll work toward a more fulfilling and enriching life by deepening your connection with yourself and others. I encourage you to begin therapy wherever you are today and look forward to joining you on your path of growth and discovery.
I’m a warm, action-oriented clinician who focuses on people’s strengths rather than their deficits. I’ve provided mental health services in schools, clinics, primary care settings, tech campuses, homes, and virtually, allowing me to support a wide range of clients. Authenticity is one of my deepest values, and I bring it into my work through genuine connection, appropriate humor, and space for all human experiences. While I tend to bring high energy to sessions, I can also offer a calm, soothing presence when needed.
I’m a warm, action-oriented clinician who focuses on people’s strengths rather than their deficits. I’ve provided mental health services in schools, clinics, primary care settings, tech campuses, homes, and virtually, allowing me to support a wide range of clients. Authenticity is one of my deepest values, and I bring it into my work through genuine connection, appropriate humor, and space for all human experiences. While I tend to bring high energy to sessions, I can also offer a calm, soothing presence when needed.
A past president of the New York State Psychological Association clinical psychologist Dr. Noemi Balinth is committed to both practice and to public education and advocacy for mental health through the use of media and public speaking. Practicing in La Jolla California she employs an integrative clinical approach to help clients find creative solutions to life's problems, incorporating psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral models as well as tools such as EMDR. Specializations include the treatment of posttraumatic stress, couples' therapy and counseling for gifted children and adults.
A past president of the New York State Psychological Association clinical psychologist Dr. Noemi Balinth is committed to both practice and to public education and advocacy for mental health through the use of media and public speaking. Practicing in La Jolla California she employs an integrative clinical approach to help clients find creative solutions to life's problems, incorporating psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral models as well as tools such as EMDR. Specializations include the treatment of posttraumatic stress, couples' therapy and counseling for gifted children and adults.
Let's break your streak of health professionals who don't actually listen to you! As someone living with chronic illnesses, I don't have to use my imagination to believe you when you tell me that you're not being taken seriously, you're frustrated with the adjustments you have to make, and you're exhausted from managing all of it. I only offer remote sessions, and I am available to see clients living across all of California.
Let's break your streak of health professionals who don't actually listen to you! As someone living with chronic illnesses, I don't have to use my imagination to believe you when you tell me that you're not being taken seriously, you're frustrated with the adjustments you have to make, and you're exhausted from managing all of it. I only offer remote sessions, and I am available to see clients living across all of California.
My experience as a psychotherapist for couples and adult individuals has included individuals with weight issues, health and fitness behaviors, stress management, relationship problems, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and supportive. I work in eivdence-based practices such as CBT, motivational interviewing, and person-centered therapy. I support people in understanding te patterns that keep them stuck and to build practical skills that support confidence, clarity, and emotional resilience.
My experience as a psychotherapist for couples and adult individuals has included individuals with weight issues, health and fitness behaviors, stress management, relationship problems, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and supportive. I work in eivdence-based practices such as CBT, motivational interviewing, and person-centered therapy. I support people in understanding te patterns that keep them stuck and to build practical skills that support confidence, clarity, and emotional resilience.
I became licensed in May 2020 and have worked in a handful of outpatient and hospital settings within my community since 2013, specializing in helping individuals and families navigate issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, perinatal mood disorders, substance use, behavioral issues, parenting issues, women's issues, and trauma. I use a collaborative approach with my clients while providing a warm and nurturing space for healing and growth to take place. I cater to my clients' individual needs and often employ various evidence-based treatment strategies that can be helpful for authentic, sustainable, and positive change.
I became licensed in May 2020 and have worked in a handful of outpatient and hospital settings within my community since 2013, specializing in helping individuals and families navigate issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, perinatal mood disorders, substance use, behavioral issues, parenting issues, women's issues, and trauma. I use a collaborative approach with my clients while providing a warm and nurturing space for healing and growth to take place. I cater to my clients' individual needs and often employ various evidence-based treatment strategies that can be helpful for authentic, sustainable, and positive change.
Debbie Bryk is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California who has been practicing since 2015. She has a Masters in Clinical Counseling. Debbie provides therapy to help clients with addiction and trauma, co-occurring disorders, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, schizophrenia, TTM, ADHD, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Debbie also has experience working with active-duty military and spouses. She offers adult individual sessions, marriage and family sessions, and group therapy. In her spare time, Debbie enjoys running, hiking, walking dogs, reading, science and psychology research, and sailing.
Debbie Bryk is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California who has been practicing since 2015. She has a Masters in Clinical Counseling. Debbie provides therapy to help clients with addiction and trauma, co-occurring disorders, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, schizophrenia, TTM, ADHD, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Debbie also has experience working with active-duty military and spouses. She offers adult individual sessions, marriage and family sessions, and group therapy. In her spare time, Debbie enjoys running, hiking, walking dogs, reading, science and psychology research, and sailing.
I offer gold standard diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents and adults.
I am the founder of Brain Spectrum, a boutique practice that is grounded in the belief that every person deserves the high quality care that we would want for our own families. My expertise lies in assessing neurodivergence and I am highly skilled at evaluating women and girls who mask their symptoms. I also offer evaluations for learning disorders and diagnostic clarification. Our team includes a psychologist who specializes in comprehensive child evaluations, and a neuropsychologist who focuses on concerns ranging from ADHD to dementia. Together we are committed to tailored assessments that honor each person's unique journey.
I offer gold standard diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents and adults.
I am the founder of Brain Spectrum, a boutique practice that is grounded in the belief that every person deserves the high quality care that we would want for our own families. My expertise lies in assessing neurodivergence and I am highly skilled at evaluating women and girls who mask their symptoms. I also offer evaluations for learning disorders and diagnostic clarification. Our team includes a psychologist who specializes in comprehensive child evaluations, and a neuropsychologist who focuses on concerns ranging from ADHD to dementia. Together we are committed to tailored assessments that honor each person's unique journey.
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FAQ - About Adult Counseling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.