"Welcome. Searching for a psychologist can be a scary and confusing process. Thank yourself for taking this step toward wellness. Selecting a therapist you will feel comfortable with is important, yet can feel daunting when there are so many choices. I am here to help make your decision easier. Please let me know how I can assist you. Your well-being is my priority. I welcome questions and am happy to talk with you about selecting the right professional for your needs and seeing if we are a good fit."

"I am Rev. Dr. Monika Maria Grace and I welcome you to my page! In our first session together, I also welcome you to my real or virtual office and I invite you to make it your own safe space. I explain that therapy is a process, a relationship, and an adventure. It's also a gift of discovery and renewal that only you can give to yourself, especially in our challenging days. In this process, my role is to listen, to support, to challenge, to guide, and to celebrate you as you are becoming more courageous to face the parts of yourself you were avoiding, more accepting of yourself and of others, and fully present in your life."

"Eating disorder symptoms such as binge eating, purging, restriction and over exercising are only some of the many eating disordered behaviors we use to cope with life. These symptoms become a way to distract from our fears and unmet needs. Over time we can become lost in the ruminating thoughts of body image, calories, weight, clean eating and exercise."

"Within the safety of a therapeutic relationship healing and change can occur. With a compassionate and caring therapist this process can unfold. It's possible to become the person you desire to be. Even with a good set of change making skills we can feel stuck and unable to access a pattern that worked before or create a new pattern. In therapy you can clarify what is keeping you stuck and change from within. Relationships with self and others can improve as a result of the therapeutic process."

"I am a therapist who uses practical knowledge, is interactive, and solution-focused. My treatment approach is to provide support and feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns."

"'It's never too late to have a happy childhood.' As a nurturing therapist, I believe my role is to provide support, guidance, and a SAFE place to share, vent, scream, cry, laugh or just sit quietly. I also believe it's not what happens to people that's most important, but what they do about it. Our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become. Though daunting, this realization can be extremely EMPOWERING--You are in charge of your life and your future happiness! With this knowledge, change can unfold."

"Do you feel depressed and anxious much of the time? Do you feel drained and angry? Do the people who mean the most to you in the world often get the worst of you? Let me help you reconnect in a way that restores your emotions and the misery of broken relationships. I specialize in conflicted relationships, depression, anxiety, all forms of trauma as well as adult children of abuse or neglect. I have combined years as a Christian counselor with experience working with military families and individuals. I know first hand the stress combat, PTSD, multiple deployments, and separation can have on families"

"Veronica Martin-Parris has been a licensed clinical social worker since 2006 and has over 25 years of experience in psychotherapy. She has undergraduate degree in Health Science with an Emphasis in Community Health and a Minor in African American Studies. Mrs. Parris also has a Masters degree in Social Work with a concentration in Administration and Health from San Diego State University. Find more information about her at www.purposevisiontherapy.com"

"As children, we were asked, "What would you like to be when you grow up?" We mostly answered " A Fireman! A Princess! A Teacher! A Policeman!" As children growing into adulthood, we truly have no idea of the road ahead. One full of unexpected journeys, peaks and plateaus, that we as innocent, little children never would have imagined we would be on. Maybe you have been on a road of depression or substance abuse, struggling with anxiety, or hopelessness. Whatever it is you are facing, we can and will walk this road together. I would like to have the opportunity to walk with you on this journey to find and reach your potential in life"

"Lauren is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who exclusively offers telehealth video sessions. Lauren graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with Honors, from California State University, San Bernardino in 2009 and a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology from California State University, San Bernardino in 2016. As an undergraduate, Lauren volunteered to support foster youth as well as individuals receiving hospice care, provided behavioral support to children with Autism and other neurodevelopmental delays as well as their families, and assisted with inpatient wellness groups."

"I believe that everyone has wounded places in their hearts that could benefit from counseling. Many people at some point realize that the challenges of life are too much to manage on their own and decide to seek help from a professional that can support them as they navigate the challenges that life can bring at times. My work is based on helping people to heal from the wounds of the past and deal with present stressors in an environment of safety and acceptance. My passion is to provide support as they work toward fulfillment in their lives."

"Do you want to be heard, understood, and create positive changes in your life? People generally do, and these qualities are important when seeking out a therapist. Establishing rapport to ensure I am a good professional fit is central to my approach. The foundation of my approach is helping patients identify their strengths so they can utilize them in their daily lives. At the end of the day you're an expert in your own life and I collaborate with you to identify what's going on to help create change."

"I enjoy working with individuals, in particular, females and young adults. Some of the issues I work most effectively with include depression, anxiety, survivors of rape and domestic abuse as well as general life concerns, transitions, stress management and personal growth. My clinical and life experience contribute to my effectiveness in these areas."

"Helping others through their personal journey of self discovery and life challenge is my life's work. I believe that the true helping relationship is a partnership between myself and the client. In this partnership there needs to be mutual commitment, a willingness to be challenged, mutual respect, openness and a desire for health and wellness. The helping and healing process is just that, a process. To address the growing need for empathic, culturally sensitive and holistic therapy, I opened Inspire Professional Counseling group practice which allow the provision of services to a wider range of clients in need. "

"As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life."

"Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor offering individual, couples and family therapy. My approach is authentic, kind, effective, intuitive, welcoming and dynamic. I am passionate about helping you heal, feel alive and experience joy. Many of us may experience depression, deal with overwhelming emotions or find that our relationships are struggling at times. Trauma, grief, anger and intergenerational patterns show up in our lives making it difficult to find a new way. We may struggle with a sense of belonging or be unsure how to balance the expectations of our cultures with our needs."

"I welcome working collaboratively with you to help build a deeper understanding and appreciation of yourself, to develop a capacity to witness your important and often traumatic past events, and to realize your potential for growth. As therapist, I attempt to provide a safe environment for you to be heard and believed as this process of discovering meaning in implicit memories unfolds. I believe that it is important that the therapeutic experience provides hope, safety and connection, allowing clients to build a sense of integrity in body, feelings and mind. "

"Challenging times in life offer the greatest opportunities for growth, healing and transformation. During these times it can feel overwhelming to move forward. Your decision to seek professional help is a reflection of your clarity and courage. Are you ready to move from surviving to thriving in your life? Would you like to partner with a seasoned professional to discover what your current situation has to teach you about yourself? Are you curious to discover the power you have within you to transform your life?"

"I have been licensed as a psychologist for twenty five years and have specialized training in relationship conflict, substance abuse, depression and anxiety. My training includes internships and Staff Psychologist positions at U.C.S.D. Psychological Services, and Supervising Psychologist at Scripps Behavioral Health. I am committed to community service and have served on the Board of Directors of the San Diego Psychological Association and the Aids Foundation. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative effort in which we explore the past context of current behavior while promoting proactive behavioral and emotional change."