Multiracial Therapists in La Jolla, CA
Are you ready to heal from anxiety, stress, and trauma, on a nervous system level? My desire is to co-create a warm, authentic, and secure relationship with you where you will feel supported to be vulnerable and empowered to heal. I would love to help you unburden the parts of you that have spent far too long in constriction and survival mode, and support you to step into more of yourself. As we meet your wounds with tenderness and curiosity, I will support you to release what no longer aligns with you and expand to embody your fullness. Your tears, truth, vulnerability, quirks, and all your emotions are always welcome.
Are you ready to heal from anxiety, stress, and trauma, on a nervous system level? My desire is to co-create a warm, authentic, and secure relationship with you where you will feel supported to be vulnerable and empowered to heal. I would love to help you unburden the parts of you that have spent far too long in constriction and survival mode, and support you to step into more of yourself. As we meet your wounds with tenderness and curiosity, I will support you to release what no longer aligns with you and expand to embody your fullness. Your tears, truth, vulnerability, quirks, and all your emotions are always welcome.
Brittany Nicole James-Vilavanh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MS
3 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037
Has survival mode kept you in a constant loop of feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected? Do you struggle to communicate, and understand your partner, or are you feeling burnt-out and demotivated due to limited work-life balance. These are common feelings we encounter in a world where we are conditioned to prioritize productivity, ignore passion and self abandon. Therapy provides the space to slow down and give yourself the care, compassion and curiosity that you deserve. While identifying patterns in thinking and behaviors that limit your ability to show up authentically and experience all that life has to offer.
Has survival mode kept you in a constant loop of feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected? Do you struggle to communicate, and understand your partner, or are you feeling burnt-out and demotivated due to limited work-life balance. These are common feelings we encounter in a world where we are conditioned to prioritize productivity, ignore passion and self abandon. Therapy provides the space to slow down and give yourself the care, compassion and curiosity that you deserve. While identifying patterns in thinking and behaviors that limit your ability to show up authentically and experience all that life has to offer.
Depressed? Anxious? Not quite feeling your best self? When we're having relationship problems, sometimes we just can't untangle them on our own. It's not uncommon to feel inadequate, or like you can't adapt to circumstances. I provide a safe environment for you to examine what's happening in your life. Through insight, behavioral changes, and emotional awareness we will explore your issues. I've been working with individuals and couples for well over 30 years. I specialize in working with stepfamilies/stepparents. Give me a call.
Depressed? Anxious? Not quite feeling your best self? When we're having relationship problems, sometimes we just can't untangle them on our own. It's not uncommon to feel inadequate, or like you can't adapt to circumstances. I provide a safe environment for you to examine what's happening in your life. Through insight, behavioral changes, and emotional awareness we will explore your issues. I've been working with individuals and couples for well over 30 years. I specialize in working with stepfamilies/stepparents. Give me a call.
I am a trauma-informed therapist who supports clients in understanding how their experiences have impacted their relationships, self-image, motivation, work ethic, and all other aspects of life. I have been told I am very calm-natured and relatable, which clients appreciate in session. I support people who want to unapologetically set boundaries, discover who they are, stop people-pleasing, improve their self-worth, and manage their symptoms of depression and anxiety. I offer a lot of resources such as books, workbooks, podcasts, etc. to review outside of therapy which helps accelerate the therapy process.
I am a trauma-informed therapist who supports clients in understanding how their experiences have impacted their relationships, self-image, motivation, work ethic, and all other aspects of life. I have been told I am very calm-natured and relatable, which clients appreciate in session. I support people who want to unapologetically set boundaries, discover who they are, stop people-pleasing, improve their self-worth, and manage their symptoms of depression and anxiety. I offer a lot of resources such as books, workbooks, podcasts, etc. to review outside of therapy which helps accelerate the therapy process.
I take a warm, empathic, unconditional stance in my therapeutic approach. My client is the expert in their life and I will help guide them to connect with their strengths while providing warmth and safety in the therapeutic alliance. We will reach for evidence based practices, explore needs, and work towards set goals. I encourage an open and trusting relationship through frequent check-ins regarding client’s perspective on what is working well or not.
I take a warm, empathic, unconditional stance in my therapeutic approach. My client is the expert in their life and I will help guide them to connect with their strengths while providing warmth and safety in the therapeutic alliance. We will reach for evidence based practices, explore needs, and work towards set goals. I encourage an open and trusting relationship through frequent check-ins regarding client’s perspective on what is working well or not.
We help kids, teens, and young adults who struggle with anxiety gain the confidence they need to put themselves out there and build healthy relationships. Our clients struggle just like you and your kids do. Despite being bright, academically high achieving, and able to seemingly balance it all, life is still hard. When they first come in, they are in a relentless cycle of never feeling “good enough” and are stuck comparing themselves to everyone else. They may start their day with reserved hope as they head to school, and come home a total wreck. You are doing your best, but you don’t always know the right thing to say.
We help kids, teens, and young adults who struggle with anxiety gain the confidence they need to put themselves out there and build healthy relationships. Our clients struggle just like you and your kids do. Despite being bright, academically high achieving, and able to seemingly balance it all, life is still hard. When they first come in, they are in a relentless cycle of never feeling “good enough” and are stuck comparing themselves to everyone else. They may start their day with reserved hope as they head to school, and come home a total wreck. You are doing your best, but you don’t always know the right thing to say.
Protected Roots Integrative (PRI) Treatment Center is a Joint Commission-accredited and DHCS-certified mental health facility in San Diego. PRI supports adolescents, young adults, and their families in achieving sustained mental health recovery and wellness by integrating academic medicine with community values. Our all-gender facility offers in-person and virtual intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient (OP) treatment services. While we offer programs for young adults ages 18-35, PRI’s primary focus is working with adolescents aged 12-17 who have struggled with behavioral and emotional concerns throughout their adolescence.
Protected Roots Integrative (PRI) Treatment Center is a Joint Commission-accredited and DHCS-certified mental health facility in San Diego. PRI supports adolescents, young adults, and their families in achieving sustained mental health recovery and wellness by integrating academic medicine with community values. Our all-gender facility offers in-person and virtual intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient (OP) treatment services. While we offer programs for young adults ages 18-35, PRI’s primary focus is working with adolescents aged 12-17 who have struggled with behavioral and emotional concerns throughout their adolescence.
I work with children and teens who feel things deeply, may be anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling to put words to what's going on inside. They're often bright and sensitive, but big emotions get in the way of friendships, school, and home life. If you're on the outside of your child's inner world, sensing that something isn't right but unsure what they need, you're in the right place. I'm here to help your child feel understood, build real coping tools, and find their way back to themselves. I also work closely with families throughout the process, because the most meaningful change happens both inside and outside the therapy room.
I work with children and teens who feel things deeply, may be anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling to put words to what's going on inside. They're often bright and sensitive, but big emotions get in the way of friendships, school, and home life. If you're on the outside of your child's inner world, sensing that something isn't right but unsure what they need, you're in the right place. I'm here to help your child feel understood, build real coping tools, and find their way back to themselves. I also work closely with families throughout the process, because the most meaningful change happens both inside and outside the therapy room.
You’re looking for a different and real healing experience; whether it’s from stress, grief, trauma, or the loss of a beloved pet. You feel disconnected, not just from others but from yourself. You want a fresh approach, one that goes beyond talk therapy alone. At The Guides Holistic Therapies, we offer a mind, body, and spirit approach using Clinical Hypnotherapy, Grief Counseling, Pet Loss Therapy, Reiki, Breathwork, and Sound Therapy. Together, we’ll release emotional burdens, reconnect you to your core, and bring lasting peace. This is your space to heal, transform, and reclaim well-being.
You’re looking for a different and real healing experience; whether it’s from stress, grief, trauma, or the loss of a beloved pet. You feel disconnected, not just from others but from yourself. You want a fresh approach, one that goes beyond talk therapy alone. At The Guides Holistic Therapies, we offer a mind, body, and spirit approach using Clinical Hypnotherapy, Grief Counseling, Pet Loss Therapy, Reiki, Breathwork, and Sound Therapy. Together, we’ll release emotional burdens, reconnect you to your core, and bring lasting peace. This is your space to heal, transform, and reclaim well-being.
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 have reached a point where what you’ve been doing is no longer working. Perhaps you feel disconnected from your partner, stuck in recurring conflicts, overwhelmed by life’s demands, grieving a loss, or navigating a significant transition. Maybe you find yourself carrying the weight of everyone else’s needs while quietly wondering what happened to your own. Whatever brings you here, you do not have to navigate it alone. Therapy can help you make sense of what feels overwhelming, reconnect with what matters most, and begin moving toward the life and relationships you want.
You may have reached a point where what you’ve been doing is no longer working. Perhaps you feel disconnected from your partner, stuck in recurring conflicts, overwhelmed by life’s demands, grieving a loss, or navigating a significant transition. Maybe you find yourself carrying the weight of everyone else’s needs while quietly wondering what happened to your own. Whatever brings you here, you do not have to navigate it alone. Therapy can help you make sense of what feels overwhelming, reconnect with what matters most, and begin moving toward the life and relationships you want.
Starting therapy takes courage, and I'm glad you're here. I work with kids, teens, young adults, and new parents using approaches like DBT and CBT that focus on building skills and emotional foundations. If you've felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're always trying to meet everyone else's expectations, I can help. We'll work together to build the skills and clarity you need to move forward.
Starting therapy takes courage, and I'm glad you're here. I work with kids, teens, young adults, and new parents using approaches like DBT and CBT that focus on building skills and emotional foundations. If you've felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're always trying to meet everyone else's expectations, I can help. We'll work together to build the skills and clarity you need to move forward.
As a bicultural and bilingual woman, I understand the stress many people experience in their daily lives. I was drawn to this work because I have seen how life can become challenging, and I wanted to help people work through it. I use a variety of evidenced-based therapy practices with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients work toward their goals. I work collaboratively with my clients to help build skills and techniques they can use in their daily lives to become more aware of unhelpful patterns of behavior and thought, and start to change these patterns over time.
As a bicultural and bilingual woman, I understand the stress many people experience in their daily lives. I was drawn to this work because I have seen how life can become challenging, and I wanted to help people work through it. I use a variety of evidenced-based therapy practices with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients work toward their goals. I work collaboratively with my clients to help build skills and techniques they can use in their daily lives to become more aware of unhelpful patterns of behavior and thought, and start to change these patterns over time.
I specialize in working with individuals, families, and couples who are negotiating complex issues around identity or life transitions, but can also help clients focus on and work through more specific relational challenges that have arisen in their lives. My therapy style is warm and direct. I help clients understand and articulate the challenges they face in a way that is meaningful and useful so that they are better equipped to make real choices that are equally satisfying and sustainable. I provide a space where clients can be truly heard, some for the first time. Let's work together to create lasting change.
I specialize in working with individuals, families, and couples who are negotiating complex issues around identity or life transitions, but can also help clients focus on and work through more specific relational challenges that have arisen in their lives. My therapy style is warm and direct. I help clients understand and articulate the challenges they face in a way that is meaningful and useful so that they are better equipped to make real choices that are equally satisfying and sustainable. I provide a space where clients can be truly heard, some for the first time. Let's work together to create lasting change.
I am a person-centered therapist specializing in CBT, ACT, and DBT, helping clients with trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. I take a collaborative, multicultural approach to understand you as a whole person and create a tailored treatment plan. My compassionate and curious style encourages insights into how you view yourself, others, and the world, guiding you through life’s challenges. Using evidence-based therapies, I personalize treatments to meet your needs, achieve your goals, and improve your mental health. Together, we’ll build on your strengths to instill confidence, hope, and meaning in your life.
I am a person-centered therapist specializing in CBT, ACT, and DBT, helping clients with trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. I take a collaborative, multicultural approach to understand you as a whole person and create a tailored treatment plan. My compassionate and curious style encourages insights into how you view yourself, others, and the world, guiding you through life’s challenges. Using evidence-based therapies, I personalize treatments to meet your needs, achieve your goals, and improve your mental health. Together, we’ll build on your strengths to instill confidence, hope, and meaning in your life.
You are the best expert of your own life! But occasionally it can be overwhelming and sometimes we all need support to regain clarity and move forward. I am Dr. Chelsea Stack, a licensed Clinical Psychologist, and I can support your journey to learn and heal. Whether it’s trauma, stress, anxiety, or other struggles, I’ll work with you to help you feel more in control and confident in your path forward. Let’s work together to navigate life’s ups and downs.
You are the best expert of your own life! But occasionally it can be overwhelming and sometimes we all need support to regain clarity and move forward. I am Dr. Chelsea Stack, a licensed Clinical Psychologist, and I can support your journey to learn and heal. Whether it’s trauma, stress, anxiety, or other struggles, I’ll work with you to help you feel more in control and confident in your path forward. Let’s work together to navigate life’s ups and downs.
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.
In all my professional experiences over the last two decades, in whatever capacity I have supported clients and companies, I have found connections between each person's inner life, their interpersonal relationships, and their connection to the larger community. As an executive coach, lifecoach, mental health professional today, I support healthy connections within and between these three foundational relationships.
Coaching and executive mentoring is available at my practice, “Whole Life Works” virtually or in person at 6404 La Jolla Scenic Drive South, La Jolla, CA 92037.
In all my professional experiences over the last two decades, in whatever capacity I have supported clients and companies, I have found connections between each person's inner life, their interpersonal relationships, and their connection to the larger community. As an executive coach, lifecoach, mental health professional today, I support healthy connections within and between these three foundational relationships.
Coaching and executive mentoring is available at my practice, “Whole Life Works” virtually or in person at 6404 La Jolla Scenic Drive South, La Jolla, CA 92037.
Dr. Cat Beer - Trauma, Burnout & Attachment
Psychological Associate, Ph.D.
5 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037
From the outside, you’re functioning well—you get things done, show up for others, and carry a lot of responsibility. But internally, it feels different. You may be constantly “on,” overthinking, pushing yourself to meet high expectations, or feeling stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. You might struggle to slow down, feel overwhelmed by your emotions, or notice the same relationship dynamics repeating. Many of the people I work with have tried therapy before but felt like it didn’t go deep enough. I specialize in working with high-functioning adults who already understand what’s happening—but are ready to create real change.
From the outside, you’re functioning well—you get things done, show up for others, and carry a lot of responsibility. But internally, it feels different. You may be constantly “on,” overthinking, pushing yourself to meet high expectations, or feeling stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. You might struggle to slow down, feel overwhelmed by your emotions, or notice the same relationship dynamics repeating. Many of the people I work with have tried therapy before but felt like it didn’t go deep enough. I specialize in working with high-functioning adults who already understand what’s happening—but are ready to create real change.
Feeling alone and isolated in your experience? PTSD and Chronic Pain can contribute to these emotions.
Wondering if there are conditions that you may have, a family history of, life changing events may have impacted you where you do not feel like yourself? Psychological Assessments and Neurocognitive testing are available.
Behavioral Health offered. If you have a chronic illness, TBI, other medical diagnosis that have manifested new psychological symptoms you did not experience before? It is normal, but testing can put your mind at ease and stop the guessing.
Evidence-based treatment, Person-Centered, Solution Focused Treatment.
Feeling alone and isolated in your experience? PTSD and Chronic Pain can contribute to these emotions.
Wondering if there are conditions that you may have, a family history of, life changing events may have impacted you where you do not feel like yourself? Psychological Assessments and Neurocognitive testing are available.
Behavioral Health offered. If you have a chronic illness, TBI, other medical diagnosis that have manifested new psychological symptoms you did not experience before? It is normal, but testing can put your mind at ease and stop the guessing.
Evidence-based treatment, Person-Centered, Solution Focused Treatment.
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FAQ - About Multiracial Counseling
Why might mixed race or multiracial identity be important to address in therapy?
Mixed race or multiracial identity can shape how you understand yourself and relate to others around you, so it is natural that this identity may be important to speak about in therapy. If you identify as mixed race, you may find it helpful to speak with a therapist about identity, belonging, racism, cultural disconnection, or feeling pressure to “choose” one part of your background over another. A therapist who understands or shares your mixed race identity may be better able to support conversations about your experiences. A shared background may also strengthen the therapeutic alliance, which refers to the working relationship between you and your therapist and is tied to positive therapy outcomes.
How can a mixed race therapist support couples counseling or family therapy?
Like other therapists, mixed race therapists can support couples and families with a broad range of concerns, including communication challenges, conflict, parenting, life transitions, and relationship stress. However, therapists who personally identify as mixed race may be especially helpful when race, culture, or ethnicity are part of the concerns being discussed, such as when partners come from different cultural backgrounds and are navigating differing personal or community expectations. A mixed race therapist may also help couples and families explore how identity shapes each person’s experience in the relationship. Family members, for instance, may not experience race or culture in the same way, even within the same household. Therapy can offer a space to talk through these differences.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with mixed race or multiracial clients?
The initial consultation, which is typically a brief phone or video call, can be a good time to ask about a therapist’s experience working with multiracial clients. You can ask specific questions, such as “Do you have experience working with multiracial clients?” or broader questions, such as “How do you approach cultural identity in your practice?” As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A good therapist should respond with respect, curiosity, and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed or misunderstood, or if you find yourself having to explain your beliefs or cultural context constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of mixed race therapists?
The directory of mixed race therapists includes therapists who have shared their mixed race or multiracial identity in their profiles, as well as therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with mixed race clients, regardless of their own background. Not all therapists choose to disclose this information on their profile, and these individuals may not appear in search results for this reason.