Trauma Focused Therapists in La Mesa, CA
Maria Guadalupe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
2 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91941
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in trauma and have advanced training in EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT.
You’re the strong one. The go-to person. The helper. And lately… you’re exhausted—physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually. You’ve read the books, maybe even tried therapy, but you’re craving something deeper. A space that’s real, culturally aware, and focused on healing the root, not just the symptoms. I take a holistic, trauma-informed approach to help you navigate burnout, anxiety, relationship patterns, and life transitions. My goal is to help you break free from survival mode and find lasting balance, clarity, and healing.
I specialize in trauma and have advanced training in EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT.
You’re the strong one. The go-to person. The helper. And lately… you’re exhausted—physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually. You’ve read the books, maybe even tried therapy, but you’re craving something deeper. A space that’s real, culturally aware, and focused on healing the root, not just the symptoms. I take a holistic, trauma-informed approach to help you navigate burnout, anxiety, relationship patterns, and life transitions. My goal is to help you break free from survival mode and find lasting balance, clarity, and healing.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment difficulties, life transitions, and other mental health concerns. I am dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgemental, and culturally sensitive environment where clients feel supported and understood. I strive to be LGBTQIA+ affirming and culturally sensitive in your healing space.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment difficulties, life transitions, and other mental health concerns. I am dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgemental, and culturally sensitive environment where clients feel supported and understood. I strive to be LGBTQIA+ affirming and culturally sensitive in your healing space.
Branden Dibble @ Grow Through Life Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91942
Branden works with individuals and couples navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, and questions around identity and self worth. Clients often come in feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or seeking deeper clarity and connection. He provides a supportive and affirming space to explore experiences, build insight, and develop practical tools that help clients move forward with greater confidence and understanding.
Branden works with individuals and couples navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, and questions around identity and self worth. Clients often come in feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or seeking deeper clarity and connection. He provides a supportive and affirming space to explore experiences, build insight, and develop practical tools that help clients move forward with greater confidence and understanding.
I enjoy helping others reach their full potential by gaining courage and confidence while learning ways to overcome the obstacles life can bring. Such as a loss of a loved one whether unexpectedly or naturally, issues with marriage or family relationships, divorce, health changes or addictions. My goal is to support my clients through a difficult time, help them to have hope, and tap into their inner resilience. I have experience with complicated grief. My heart is to walk along side those that have been affected by violent or unexpected death during an unbearable time, supporting them toward healing.
I enjoy helping others reach their full potential by gaining courage and confidence while learning ways to overcome the obstacles life can bring. Such as a loss of a loved one whether unexpectedly or naturally, issues with marriage or family relationships, divorce, health changes or addictions. My goal is to support my clients through a difficult time, help them to have hope, and tap into their inner resilience. I have experience with complicated grief. My heart is to walk along side those that have been affected by violent or unexpected death during an unbearable time, supporting them toward healing.
You’re holding it all together on the outside—but inside, it feels like you’re barely keeping up. Between work, relationships, and the demands of daily life (maybe even parenting), you’ve put yourself on the back burner for far too long. You’re overwhelmed, anxious, stuck in perfectionism—and constantly wondering, “Why can’t I just get it together?”
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. I help high-achieving women move from burnout and self-doubt to clarity, confidence, and a greater sense of control. Therapy can give you the space to breathe, reset, and feel more like you again.
You’re holding it all together on the outside—but inside, it feels like you’re barely keeping up. Between work, relationships, and the demands of daily life (maybe even parenting), you’ve put yourself on the back burner for far too long. You’re overwhelmed, anxious, stuck in perfectionism—and constantly wondering, “Why can’t I just get it together?”
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. I help high-achieving women move from burnout and self-doubt to clarity, confidence, and a greater sense of control. Therapy can give you the space to breathe, reset, and feel more like you again.
Mental health, addiction, and trauma are challenges that can be addressed and healed through appropriate psychotherapy. With over thirteen years of experience, I have had the privilege of working with clients from diverse backgrounds, each with unique needs, goals, and struggles. This experience has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of how to recognize and effectively treat a wide range of mental health conditions.
Mental health, addiction, and trauma are challenges that can be addressed and healed through appropriate psychotherapy. With over thirteen years of experience, I have had the privilege of working with clients from diverse backgrounds, each with unique needs, goals, and struggles. This experience has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of how to recognize and effectively treat a wide range of mental health conditions.
Life, given to us without choice, often delivers challenging experiences. Sometimes, these experiences cripple us by making us feel helpless. However, each of us is created with a remarkable design for renewal. If seeking change, regardless of circumstances, anyone can hope for a better tomorrow. This is my belief, and it guides my approach to every client I meet.
Life, given to us without choice, often delivers challenging experiences. Sometimes, these experiences cripple us by making us feel helpless. However, each of us is created with a remarkable design for renewal. If seeking change, regardless of circumstances, anyone can hope for a better tomorrow. This is my belief, and it guides my approach to every client I meet.
Hello, my name is Ryan. I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist practicing in San Diego, California. I am glad that you are reaching out by just reading this, thank you. You already have great strengths and talents which can be amplified in therapy. I guide people towards health with deep care while exploring your strengths and your wounds of the mind and heart.
Hello, my name is Ryan. I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist practicing in San Diego, California. I am glad that you are reaching out by just reading this, thank you. You already have great strengths and talents which can be amplified in therapy. I guide people towards health with deep care while exploring your strengths and your wounds of the mind and heart.
De'Ondra Young is a dedicated Psychological Associate and Doctoral-level Candidate who provides both therapeutic support and neuropsychological assessment. She is passionate about creating a safe, affirming, and empowering space for adolescents, LGBTQIA+ individuals, BIPOC communities, and those navigating the impact of intergenerational trauma. De'Ondra believes that healing involves honoring the whole person, their history, identity, and unique strengths in a collaborative and respectful process.
De'Ondra Young is a dedicated Psychological Associate and Doctoral-level Candidate who provides both therapeutic support and neuropsychological assessment. She is passionate about creating a safe, affirming, and empowering space for adolescents, LGBTQIA+ individuals, BIPOC communities, and those navigating the impact of intergenerational trauma. De'Ondra believes that healing involves honoring the whole person, their history, identity, and unique strengths in a collaborative and respectful process.
I am a Certified EMDR therapist. My focus is working with individuals who have experienced trauma that they have not been able to resolve on their own. We have all experienced some type of trauma in our lives that could be from childhood abuse, neglect, relationship abuse, accidents, injuries or even small traumas from not receiving something that we needed in order to feel safe and loved . Sometimes we are able to resolve these traumas on our own and sometimes we get stuck. Working together using tools individual to your needs is how we heal those traumas.
I am a Certified EMDR therapist. My focus is working with individuals who have experienced trauma that they have not been able to resolve on their own. We have all experienced some type of trauma in our lives that could be from childhood abuse, neglect, relationship abuse, accidents, injuries or even small traumas from not receiving something that we needed in order to feel safe and loved . Sometimes we are able to resolve these traumas on our own and sometimes we get stuck. Working together using tools individual to your needs is how we heal those traumas.
I am passionate about supporting those who are navigating loss, life transitions, difficult choices, and the journey back to their authentic selves. I work with individuals, couples and families, offering compassionate, collaborative support to guide you toward deeper understanding, confidence and renewed connection.
I am passionate about supporting those who are navigating loss, life transitions, difficult choices, and the journey back to their authentic selves. I work with individuals, couples and families, offering compassionate, collaborative support to guide you toward deeper understanding, confidence and renewed connection.
Are you or your child facing learning, social, behavioral, or mental health challenges? You’re not alone, and seeking support is a powerful first step. As a specialist in working with neurodiverse children, teens, and adult students, I help clients improve educational, social, behavioral, and vocational functioning. Together, we’ll identify your unique strengths and concerns, set meaningful goals, and create a personalized, strength-based, neuro-informed plan. Clients report a positive impact from my support.
Are you or your child facing learning, social, behavioral, or mental health challenges? You’re not alone, and seeking support is a powerful first step. As a specialist in working with neurodiverse children, teens, and adult students, I help clients improve educational, social, behavioral, and vocational functioning. Together, we’ll identify your unique strengths and concerns, set meaningful goals, and create a personalized, strength-based, neuro-informed plan. Clients report a positive impact from my support.
I am pleased to be a part of the Rula community. My areas of focus include mood disorders, stressful life events, and supporting individuals experiencing psychosis. In my therapeutic practice, I take a holistic approach, considering each person as a whole and providing guidance as they navigate their unique challenges. I take a warm, holistic, and client-centered approach to therapy, seeing each person as a whole—mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to create a safe and empathetic space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to explore your own solutions.
I am pleased to be a part of the Rula community. My areas of focus include mood disorders, stressful life events, and supporting individuals experiencing psychosis. In my therapeutic practice, I take a holistic approach, considering each person as a whole and providing guidance as they navigate their unique challenges. I take a warm, holistic, and client-centered approach to therapy, seeing each person as a whole—mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to create a safe and empathetic space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to explore your own solutions.
My goal is to create a safe place where you feel listened to non-judgmentally, comfortable, and supported, and to find your solutions together.
My goal is to create a safe place where you feel listened to non-judgmentally, comfortable, and supported, and to find your solutions together.
NOW accepting clients! In person availability on Friday mornings.
I specialize in working with perfectionists, people-pleasers, and over-functioners (including neurodivergent and autistic adults) who feel exhausted from holding everything together. My clients overthink, overwork, and say yes when they want to say no. No matter how much they do, the anxiety, self-doubt, and pressure to perform never let up. They miss feeling present, connected, and like themself. In therapy, we’ll slow down, unpack what’s fueling your stress, and build tools that help you feel steadier, more self-assured, and genuinely at ease in
NOW accepting clients! In person availability on Friday mornings.
I specialize in working with perfectionists, people-pleasers, and over-functioners (including neurodivergent and autistic adults) who feel exhausted from holding everything together. My clients overthink, overwork, and say yes when they want to say no. No matter how much they do, the anxiety, self-doubt, and pressure to perform never let up. They miss feeling present, connected, and like themself. In therapy, we’ll slow down, unpack what’s fueling your stress, and build tools that help you feel steadier, more self-assured, and genuinely at ease in
I have 27 Years of Law
Enforcement experience and 16 years as a therapist.
I believe that within every couple, family and individual there is a capacity for healing, understanding and renewed closeness. My approach centers around creating a warm, non-judgemental space where you can explore your relationships with honesty, courage and hope.
I draw from evidence based therapeutic approaches while honoring the unique story and strengths that you bring to the the table. Together, we'll work to uncover patterns, develop new skills and rediscover you true purpose and identity.
I would be honored to be part of your journey.
I have 27 Years of Law
Enforcement experience and 16 years as a therapist.
I believe that within every couple, family and individual there is a capacity for healing, understanding and renewed closeness. My approach centers around creating a warm, non-judgemental space where you can explore your relationships with honesty, courage and hope.
I draw from evidence based therapeutic approaches while honoring the unique story and strengths that you bring to the the table. Together, we'll work to uncover patterns, develop new skills and rediscover you true purpose and identity.
I would be honored to be part of your journey.
Susan Search @ Grow Through Life Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91942
Individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, or depression who feel overwhelmed, caught in unhelpful patterns, or impacted by past experiences that continue to affect their present lives. They are seeking greater self-awareness, resilience, and practical ways to cope so they can move toward greater balance and well-being.
Individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, or depression who feel overwhelmed, caught in unhelpful patterns, or impacted by past experiences that continue to affect their present lives. They are seeking greater self-awareness, resilience, and practical ways to cope so they can move toward greater balance and well-being.
Our emotional health is so important. It affects how we navigate each day — from how we perform at work to how we interact with the people in our lives. Depression, anxiety, and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) can be debilitating and keep us from experiencing healthy and fulfilling relationships. Trauma, abuse and self-injurious behavior, both in the past and going on today, also have a huge affect on how we function. And issues in our relationships can stop us from moving forward – whether it’s our marriage, with our children or family members or our friends. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am trained to help
Our emotional health is so important. It affects how we navigate each day — from how we perform at work to how we interact with the people in our lives. Depression, anxiety, and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) can be debilitating and keep us from experiencing healthy and fulfilling relationships. Trauma, abuse and self-injurious behavior, both in the past and going on today, also have a huge affect on how we function. And issues in our relationships can stop us from moving forward – whether it’s our marriage, with our children or family members or our friends. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am trained to help
Our clients typically struggle with people pleasing, perfectionist patterns, over thinking, increased worry or irritation and excessively caretaking. Others suffer with self worth, feeling like an imposture, avoidance of conflict and using their voice. Often clients have painful childhoods or adult traumas that can present with upsetting thoughts or images. These symptoms can often result in destructive coping strategies such as eating disorders, codependency, isolation or outbursts. Our clients are looking to learn, heal and grow into their most authentic selves. They need to be seen, known, taught and supported.
Our clients typically struggle with people pleasing, perfectionist patterns, over thinking, increased worry or irritation and excessively caretaking. Others suffer with self worth, feeling like an imposture, avoidance of conflict and using their voice. Often clients have painful childhoods or adult traumas that can present with upsetting thoughts or images. These symptoms can often result in destructive coping strategies such as eating disorders, codependency, isolation or outbursts. Our clients are looking to learn, heal and grow into their most authentic selves. They need to be seen, known, taught and supported.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in San Diego, California who has been working in the field of psychology since 2013. I have experience working in residential, schools, outpatient, and crisis settings as well as work now in my own private practice with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, addiction, relationship issues, parenting problems, social concerns, life transitions, grief/loss, trauma, abuse, crisis situations, and general adjustment issues. I have diagnosed and helped clients work through most of the disorders listed in the DSM-5.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in San Diego, California who has been working in the field of psychology since 2013. I have experience working in residential, schools, outpatient, and crisis settings as well as work now in my own private practice with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, addiction, relationship issues, parenting problems, social concerns, life transitions, grief/loss, trauma, abuse, crisis situations, and general adjustment issues. I have diagnosed and helped clients work through most of the disorders listed in the DSM-5.
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