Emotional Regulation Therapists in Poway, CA
As a licensed clinical psychologist (PsyD), I help teens, adults, and families work through ADHD symptoms, anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating and body-image concerns — and I offer full psychological assessments when a clear diagnosis and treatment roadmap is what's needed.
As a licensed clinical psychologist (PsyD), I help teens, adults, and families work through ADHD symptoms, anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating and body-image concerns — and I offer full psychological assessments when a clear diagnosis and treatment roadmap is what's needed.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you’re carrying anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, past hurt, or the pressure of trying to hold everything together on your own. I offer a space to slow down, feel supported, and not have to navigate those challenges alone. My goal is to create an environment where you feel safe, understood, and comfortable showing up exactly as you are.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you’re carrying anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, past hurt, or the pressure of trying to hold everything together on your own. I offer a space to slow down, feel supported, and not have to navigate those challenges alone. My goal is to create an environment where you feel safe, understood, and comfortable showing up exactly as you are.
I believe every person has a story. Our outward story, or the mask we wear, may look sunny, bright and full of life. It can include our job or career, our family, where we live, the hobbies we enjoy and so much more. What happens if we take the mask off and examine the story underneath? Is it full of cobwebs and stories you thought you left behind? Anxiety, depression, problems in relationships, trauma. What if the story behind the mask isn't so sunny and bright? If you are interested in healing what’s underneath the mask I am here to help.
I believe every person has a story. Our outward story, or the mask we wear, may look sunny, bright and full of life. It can include our job or career, our family, where we live, the hobbies we enjoy and so much more. What happens if we take the mask off and examine the story underneath? Is it full of cobwebs and stories you thought you left behind? Anxiety, depression, problems in relationships, trauma. What if the story behind the mask isn't so sunny and bright? If you are interested in healing what’s underneath the mask I am here to help.
Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, life transitions, relationships, or the unique experiences that come with being autistic or neurodivergent, therapy can provide a space to feel understood, supported, and empowered. My goal is to create a collaborative, affirming environment where you can develop practical tools while honoring your authentic self. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and tailored to each client's unique strengths, needs, and goals.
Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, life transitions, relationships, or the unique experiences that come with being autistic or neurodivergent, therapy can provide a space to feel understood, supported, and empowered. My goal is to create a collaborative, affirming environment where you can develop practical tools while honoring your authentic self. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and tailored to each client's unique strengths, needs, and goals.
Do you carry a lot? You may be highly capable and successful, yet feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. My style is friendly, direct, and refreshingly real. You can expect me to be supportive, but also honest. We’ll look at what isn’t working, identify the patterns underneath it, and talk about what may be easier to avoid. I believe we often carry our own answers but sometimes need space and challenge to uncover them. People often see the decisions we make without understanding the choices we believed we had. Together, we’ll build insight and create meaningful change
Do you carry a lot? You may be highly capable and successful, yet feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. My style is friendly, direct, and refreshingly real. You can expect me to be supportive, but also honest. We’ll look at what isn’t working, identify the patterns underneath it, and talk about what may be easier to avoid. I believe we often carry our own answers but sometimes need space and challenge to uncover them. People often see the decisions we make without understanding the choices we believed we had. Together, we’ll build insight and create meaningful change
Therapy isn't about becoming someone different—it's about understanding yourself, breaking free from patterns that keep you stuck, and creating a life that feels more like your own. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, stress, grief, and emotional distress. Together, we'll build insight, develop practical skills, and create lasting change using evidence-based approaches. My goal is to help you leave therapy feeling more confident, capable, and equipped to navigate life's challenges.
Therapy isn't about becoming someone different—it's about understanding yourself, breaking free from patterns that keep you stuck, and creating a life that feels more like your own. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, stress, grief, and emotional distress. Together, we'll build insight, develop practical skills, and create lasting change using evidence-based approaches. My goal is to help you leave therapy feeling more confident, capable, and equipped to navigate life's challenges.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, supporting clients through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation, life transitions, and interpersonal difficulties.
With a background in both clinical therapy and special education, I bring a unique understanding of emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. My experience has helped me develop a patient, strengths-based approach that values each person’s individuality and meets clients where they are.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, supporting clients through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation, life transitions, and interpersonal difficulties.
With a background in both clinical therapy and special education, I bring a unique understanding of emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. My experience has helped me develop a patient, strengths-based approach that values each person’s individuality and meets clients where they are.
Do you remember that children's song about going on a bear hunt? Can't go over it! Can't go under it! We've got to go through it! Life is full of situations that can leave us feeling much like this song. In working with individuals and families, including children (ages 4+) and adolescents, adults, and their caregivers, my hope is for you to find new solutions to the challenges you are facing every day. I may not be able to get you over it or under it, but I am here to help you through it.
Do you remember that children's song about going on a bear hunt? Can't go over it! Can't go under it! We've got to go through it! Life is full of situations that can leave us feeling much like this song. In working with individuals and families, including children (ages 4+) and adolescents, adults, and their caregivers, my hope is for you to find new solutions to the challenges you are facing every day. I may not be able to get you over it or under it, but I am here to help you through it.
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Many come to me feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, attachment wounds, or emotional dysregulation.
I specialize in trauma, attachment, and relationship therapy for individuals, couples, and adolescents. Using EMDR, EFIT/EFCT, Somatic Experiencing, DBT, and other evidence-based approaches, I help clients heal from painful experiences, regulate emotions, strengthen relationships, and create lasting, meaningful change.
Many come to me feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, attachment wounds, or emotional dysregulation.
I specialize in trauma, attachment, and relationship therapy for individuals, couples, and adolescents. Using EMDR, EFIT/EFCT, Somatic Experiencing, DBT, and other evidence-based approaches, I help clients heal from painful experiences, regulate emotions, strengthen relationships, and create lasting, meaningful change.
My passion is to help people find that moment in their lives when they can truly love themselves and tap into their internal strength. I would love to be a part of your support network as you move forward in your journey towards happiness. I specialize in military life, veterans, domestic violence, child abuse, relationships, family, life transitions, grief and loss, work, and parenting.
I am licensed in the State of California, Florida, Colorado, Maine, and Idaho.
My passion is to help people find that moment in their lives when they can truly love themselves and tap into their internal strength. I would love to be a part of your support network as you move forward in your journey towards happiness. I specialize in military life, veterans, domestic violence, child abuse, relationships, family, life transitions, grief and loss, work, and parenting.
I am licensed in the State of California, Florida, Colorado, Maine, and Idaho.
Therapy can be complex, courageous and a difficult decision, but sometimes we just know when it's time to try something different. While challenging periods in life and relationships can overwhelm, they can also facilitate desired change and deeper connection with self and others. Different kinds of traumatic experiences can cause a disconnect between what our head knows and what our body is telling us We will learn together how to reconnect your mind and body so we can access the inner wisdom and strengths that you already possess. We will grow into integrating these capacities in ways that work for you in your current life.
Therapy can be complex, courageous and a difficult decision, but sometimes we just know when it's time to try something different. While challenging periods in life and relationships can overwhelm, they can also facilitate desired change and deeper connection with self and others. Different kinds of traumatic experiences can cause a disconnect between what our head knows and what our body is telling us We will learn together how to reconnect your mind and body so we can access the inner wisdom and strengths that you already possess. We will grow into integrating these capacities in ways that work for you in your current life.
I provide therapy to those seeking an authentic and compassionate provider. I have clinical expertise in helping individuals who are overwhelmed with intense emotion learn to manage their distress in an adaptive and meaningful way. My experience includes working with individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, suicidal ideation, self-injurious behavior, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and general life transition difficulties. I have extensive experience supporting adolescents and young adults navigate mental health and life-transition related challenges.
I provide therapy to those seeking an authentic and compassionate provider. I have clinical expertise in helping individuals who are overwhelmed with intense emotion learn to manage their distress in an adaptive and meaningful way. My experience includes working with individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, suicidal ideation, self-injurious behavior, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and general life transition difficulties. I have extensive experience supporting adolescents and young adults navigate mental health and life-transition related challenges.
If you're a lover of the ocean, like me, this may resonate with you. I believe healing and growth are much like the ocean. There are calm waters, unexpected waves, and moments when we need to pause, breathe, and find our footing again. We can't predict what waves will knock us down, but we can learn to trust ourselves to find our way to shore again. As a therapist, I offer a compassionate and grounded space where you can feel more connected to yourself, more confident in your relationships, and be more prepared to navigate life’s next chapter. I offer in person therapy in Oceanside, CA and virtual throughout California.
If you're a lover of the ocean, like me, this may resonate with you. I believe healing and growth are much like the ocean. There are calm waters, unexpected waves, and moments when we need to pause, breathe, and find our footing again. We can't predict what waves will knock us down, but we can learn to trust ourselves to find our way to shore again. As a therapist, I offer a compassionate and grounded space where you can feel more connected to yourself, more confident in your relationships, and be more prepared to navigate life’s next chapter. I offer in person therapy in Oceanside, CA and virtual throughout California.
I enjoy working with those experiencing relationship issues, anxiety, life transitions, emotional dysregulation, and identity exploration.
As a first generation Vietnamese-Chinese American, I understand the challenges of blending your home and cultural values with Western values in a way that aligns with who you are today. It is very common to feel a disconnect when trying to juggle expectations and societal norms for how our lives ‘should’ be especially when it does not match who we truly are. I believe in working collaboratively with clients to explore, question, and discover new ways of thinking and being that aligns with the person they want to be.
I enjoy working with those experiencing relationship issues, anxiety, life transitions, emotional dysregulation, and identity exploration.
As a first generation Vietnamese-Chinese American, I understand the challenges of blending your home and cultural values with Western values in a way that aligns with who you are today. It is very common to feel a disconnect when trying to juggle expectations and societal norms for how our lives ‘should’ be especially when it does not match who we truly are. I believe in working collaboratively with clients to explore, question, and discover new ways of thinking and being that aligns with the person they want to be.
I work with individuals who are looking to better understand themselves, heal from past or present family dynamics, and build healthier patterns in their relationships, as well as couples who want to reconnect, communicate differently, and create a relationship that feels more fulfilling and emotionally connected. I see clients exclusively via telehealth, offering the flexibility to do meaningful therapeutic work from wherever you feel most comfortable.
I work with individuals who are looking to better understand themselves, heal from past or present family dynamics, and build healthier patterns in their relationships, as well as couples who want to reconnect, communicate differently, and create a relationship that feels more fulfilling and emotionally connected. I see clients exclusively via telehealth, offering the flexibility to do meaningful therapeutic work from wherever you feel most comfortable.
If you are feeling stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, whether that’s in your relationships, your sense of identity, or how you relate to yourself, and you’ve tried to “figure it out” on your own, but something still isn’t shifting. I can help you! Hi, my name is Samuel. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I believe that people already hold the capacity for growth, healing, and change within themselves, but sometimes don't have the ability to tap into it. My role as a therapist is to help you reconnect with those strengths in a supportive, collaborative space where you feel genuinely seen and understood.
If you are feeling stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, whether that’s in your relationships, your sense of identity, or how you relate to yourself, and you’ve tried to “figure it out” on your own, but something still isn’t shifting. I can help you! Hi, my name is Samuel. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I believe that people already hold the capacity for growth, healing, and change within themselves, but sometimes don't have the ability to tap into it. My role as a therapist is to help you reconnect with those strengths in a supportive, collaborative space where you feel genuinely seen and understood.
I support clients through their most challenging moments, including emotional dysregulation, behavioral concerns, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, struggling with anxiety or depression, or navigating the complexities of trauma and family conflict, you don’t have to carry it alone. I'm dedicated to creating a warm, safe, and emotionally inclusive space where you can feel truly seen and understood. Whether you are an adolescent, adult, or a family seeking therapy, I'll meet you with compassion, curiosity, and the unconditional positive regard needed to move toward healing. I integrate CBT and DBT skills, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution Focused Therapy to help you reach your goals.
I support clients through their most challenging moments, including emotional dysregulation, behavioral concerns, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, struggling with anxiety or depression, or navigating the complexities of trauma and family conflict, you don’t have to carry it alone. I'm dedicated to creating a warm, safe, and emotionally inclusive space where you can feel truly seen and understood. Whether you are an adolescent, adult, or a family seeking therapy, I'll meet you with compassion, curiosity, and the unconditional positive regard needed to move toward healing. I integrate CBT and DBT skills, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution Focused Therapy to help you reach your goals.
I've dedicated my career to helping people understand themselves more deeply, heal from difficult experiences, and create meaningful change in their lives. Most of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected. They have often spent much time trying to ‘fix’ or push through what they’re experiencing. As a team, we'll slow down and explore your inner world with curiosity and without judgment so you can better understand yourself, reconnect with what you need, and move through life with greater clarity and intention.
I've dedicated my career to helping people understand themselves more deeply, heal from difficult experiences, and create meaningful change in their lives. Most of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected. They have often spent much time trying to ‘fix’ or push through what they’re experiencing. As a team, we'll slow down and explore your inner world with curiosity and without judgment so you can better understand yourself, reconnect with what you need, and move through life with greater clarity and intention.
I integrate EMDR, trauma-informed therapy, exploring different parts of yourself (parts work), shifting thought patterns (CBT), and emotional regulation skills (DBT).
It's exhausting when your mind keeps replaying conversations, questioning decisions, or second-guessing what you said or did. Your heart races, your body feels tense, or sleep becomes difficult. You may feel overwhelmed, irritable, or shut down. Even when you recognize these patterns, the emotional intensity can be hard to shift. Anxiety, trauma, and grief can affect how you feel in your body and connect with others. Together, we'll explore what's underneath these reactions and work toward feeling more regulated, confident, and connected to yourself.
I integrate EMDR, trauma-informed therapy, exploring different parts of yourself (parts work), shifting thought patterns (CBT), and emotional regulation skills (DBT).
It's exhausting when your mind keeps replaying conversations, questioning decisions, or second-guessing what you said or did. Your heart races, your body feels tense, or sleep becomes difficult. You may feel overwhelmed, irritable, or shut down. Even when you recognize these patterns, the emotional intensity can be hard to shift. Anxiety, trauma, and grief can affect how you feel in your body and connect with others. Together, we'll explore what's underneath these reactions and work toward feeling more regulated, confident, and connected to yourself.
Brittney Nicole Pacini
Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
San Diego, CA 92108
Does being a teen or young adult feel like a lot right now? The pressure at school, friendships that suddenly feel confusing, social media, family stress, and trying to figure out who you are. Maybe you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or like no one really gets you. Maybe you're autistic or have ADHD and you're exhausted from masking all day. Over time it piles up until you start to feel different, misunderstood, and alone, and wonder if something is wrong with you. Nothing is. I help teens and young adults in San Diego, including neurodivergent teens, feel more like themselves. Parents, I'm here for you too.
Does being a teen or young adult feel like a lot right now? The pressure at school, friendships that suddenly feel confusing, social media, family stress, and trying to figure out who you are. Maybe you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or like no one really gets you. Maybe you're autistic or have ADHD and you're exhausted from masking all day. Over time it piles up until you start to feel different, misunderstood, and alone, and wonder if something is wrong with you. Nothing is. I help teens and young adults in San Diego, including neurodivergent teens, feel more like themselves. Parents, I'm here for you too.
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FAQ - Emotional Regulation Counseling
What are the signs that someone might struggle with emotional regulation?
Common signs that someone may struggle with emotional regulation include outbursts of strong emotion, such as anger or sadness, impulsive behavior, avoidance of difficult emotions, or extreme difficulty making decisions. People with emotional regulation difficulties may experience frequent mood swings or feel caught off guard by strong emotions. These experiences can affect personal, work, or school relationships, and may also contribute to or worsen mental health concerns.
How can therapy help with emotional regulation?
A therapist can help you understand emotional patterns and challenge automatic thoughts that may contribute to anger outbursts, impulsive behaviors, or other signs of emotion dysregulation. For instance, they may use worksheets, journaling exercises, or thought-reframing tools to help you identify triggers and respond differently. These activities often share the goal of creating more space between emotion and action. Over time, therapy can also help you recognize early warning signs of emotional distress before the emotions feel unmanageable.
Is emotional dysregulation a diagnosis?
Emotional dysregulation itself is not a diagnosis. Rather, it is a common symptom of several mental health conditions, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and certain anxiety disorders. Therapy that helps improve emotional regulation can also help reduce the symptoms of related disorders. Emotional dysregulation is also often linked to life experiences such as trauma or childhood neglect. In some cases, these experiences may contribute to emotional regulation difficulties and increase the risk of developing mental health conditions.
What therapeutic approaches can help with emotion regulation?
Two common therapeutic approaches used to support emotion regulation are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). CBT helps people identify negative thoughts and thought patterns, with the goal of developing healthier ways of thinking and responding. DBT is related to CBT and was originally developed for borderline personality disorder, though it is now used for many other concerns. Emotion regulation is one of DBT’s “core skills,” alongside other skills like mindfulness and distress tolerance. Both CBT and DBT are skill-based, meaning that sessions focus on specific skills to manage emotions, such as thought records and problem-solving skills. This makes them different from traditional “talk therapy” approaches, as they place greater emphasis on learning and practicing specific strategies that can be used in moments of high emotional distress.
Can children and teens have therapy for emotional regulation?
Yes, children and teens, as well as adults, can benefit from therapy for emotional regulation. Many mental health concerns first appear in late childhood or adolescence, so therapy can help identify what may be part of normal development and what may require additional therapeutic support. Therapy can also help children and teens build lifelong emotional regulation skills. Learning these skills early can make it easier to use them during stressful or difficult situations later in life.