Spirituality Therapists in Lakeside, CA

My name is Jeanette Luna and I am a bilingual licensed marriage and family therapist. In taking a deep dive and reflection of my career, what struck me most and has given me the desire to fix is the burdens, challenges and struggles women deal with on a daily basis. Women carry so much physically, emotionally and spiritually. My focus is to work through these issues with the women I serve. Where our mind goes the body follows. I like to use cognitive behavioral therapy to teach my clients how to control their thoughts and emotions.

I believe that a solid therapeutic relationship forms through partnership, commitment, and empowerment. I will be the therapist to partner with and empower you through various life events, stressors, or traumas you have previously experienced and currently experiencing. I am committed to helping and partnering with individuals experiencing Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Substance Abuse, Identity issues (LGBTQ+), and Career and Life issues/transitions.

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.

I have been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2008. Born and raised in the Bay Area, I spent the majority of my adult life in Southern California. I received my Masters's Degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles in 2005. In 2006, I relocated to the Coachella Valley and spent a decade in county mental health services while establishing a small private practice from 2008 to 2016.

Hello, I'm Marti Curiel, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who graduated from Alliant International University. My passion is driven by the desire to alter the perception that society has about therapy. I am aware and constantly learning that culture, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and citizenship status all have an impact on how we choose to present ourselves to the world. I enjoy working with varied populations.

Hello, my name is Julie Padula, I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Art Therapist. I am based in Los Angeles, California where I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, supporting your process through talking, art making, breath work, somatic experiencing, or just listening. Your therapeutic process will be a unique reflection of who you are and what your goals are. I bring a warm and conversational tone to my sessions. My intention is to create a safe space through compassion, understanding, and acceptance.

I am licensed in California and have 8 years of professional work experience. My background includes helping clients with managing stress, anxiety, and depression, and I am also certified as an anger management counselor. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I enjoy working with clients to help them increase their motivation and confidence so they can have a more fulfilling and happier life. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I am here to support and empower you in your treatment journey.

I help individuals work on life issues tied to anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, stress symptoms tied to childhood trauma, and families struggling with behavioral challenges. I teach communication skills that help with difficult relationships. These skills include helping my clients improve their power, voice, and contact with significant others. I lead groups that provide a safe environment to help heal emotional pain and teach new ways of relating to others. I employ many approaches in psychotherapy, including psychodynamic, gestalt, somatic experiencing, EMDR, Pesso-Boyden and cognitive behavioral. I offer testing and assessment for ADHD, PTSD and relational attachment issues.

I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, stress management, work issues, and anger problems. If you are feeling overwhelmed, experiencing sadness, low energy, insomnia, loneliness, relationship problems, anger, difficulty focusing, or helplessness, through our work together, you will be able to relieve those symptoms. I also provide relief for symptoms including constant worry, racing thoughts, nervousness, irrational fears, social anxiety, and panic attacks. Your individual needs are carefully evaluated, and I tailor my therapeutic style to best meet those needs. You will increase your awareness of and resolve problematic behaviors to alleviate symptoms, reduce stress, improve relationships, and increase overall quality of life.