First Health Therapists in Poway, CA

Sharon Williamson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Poway, CA 92064
If anxiety, depression, or life transitions are weighing you down, I’m here to help. Using CBT and a solution-focused approach, I support clients in shifting unhelpful thoughts, discovering their strengths, and taking small, achievable steps forward. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, capable, and confident in your daily life.
If anxiety, depression, or life transitions are weighing you down, I’m here to help. Using CBT and a solution-focused approach, I support clients in shifting unhelpful thoughts, discovering their strengths, and taking small, achievable steps forward. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, capable, and confident in your daily life.
(858) 758-9780 View (858) 758-9780
Jenny Raz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Hello, I'm Jenny Raz, a licensed clinical social worker. I work with adults and teens struggling with a range of mental health topics from relationship issues, aging & end of life, grief, suicidal ideations, veteran issues, LGBTQ+ issues, and more. I am effective in utilizing CBT, psychodynamic approach, and person-centered therapeutic modalities. Therapy is a safe place to share, problem-solve and/or accept the present moment for what it is.
Hello, I'm Jenny Raz, a licensed clinical social worker. I work with adults and teens struggling with a range of mental health topics from relationship issues, aging & end of life, grief, suicidal ideations, veteran issues, LGBTQ+ issues, and more. I am effective in utilizing CBT, psychodynamic approach, and person-centered therapeutic modalities. Therapy is a safe place to share, problem-solve and/or accept the present moment for what it is.
(714) 617-7416 View (714) 617-7416
Darlene Meza
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Poway, CA 92064
Welcome — my name is Darlene Meza (they/them), and I am a bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking therapist who is passionate about supporting individuals, couples, teens, and families through healing and growth. My first goal in working together is to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and comfortable being fully yourself. Finding the right therapist is an important step, and I’m honored to join you on that journey. I have experience supporting clients through trauma, anxiety, identity exploration, relationship challenges, emotional regulation, and major life transitions.
Welcome — my name is Darlene Meza (they/them), and I am a bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking therapist who is passionate about supporting individuals, couples, teens, and families through healing and growth. My first goal in working together is to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and comfortable being fully yourself. Finding the right therapist is an important step, and I’m honored to join you on that journey. I have experience supporting clients through trauma, anxiety, identity exploration, relationship challenges, emotional regulation, and major life transitions.
(858) 519-8002 View (858) 519-8002
S’Philile Belinda Negron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Poway, CA 92064
Are you feeling weighed down by memories or experiences that hold you back, battling persistent sadness or emptiness, and dealing with anxious thoughts that make daily life feel daunting? You are not alone, and I commend your courage in seeking support. I specialize in helping people who feel trapped by past experiences, overwhelmed by their emotions, and struggling to find joy in their daily lives. Oftentimes, these challenges can impact relationships, disrupt your social life and employment, and make every day a struggle.
Are you feeling weighed down by memories or experiences that hold you back, battling persistent sadness or emptiness, and dealing with anxious thoughts that make daily life feel daunting? You are not alone, and I commend your courage in seeking support. I specialize in helping people who feel trapped by past experiences, overwhelmed by their emotions, and struggling to find joy in their daily lives. Oftentimes, these challenges can impact relationships, disrupt your social life and employment, and make every day a struggle.
(619) 332-2374 View (619) 332-2374
Paisley Dutcher @WAVE Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Your mind is unique. Let’s explore it together! My work is based on reinforcing your strengths and building compassion for your struggles. I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and use evidence based techniques to address anxiety, depression, emotional distress, and relational challenges (platonic, romantic, or familial). Together we can make your unique mind work for you.
Your mind is unique. Let’s explore it together! My work is based on reinforcing your strengths and building compassion for your struggles. I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and use evidence based techniques to address anxiety, depression, emotional distress, and relational challenges (platonic, romantic, or familial). Together we can make your unique mind work for you.
(858) 786-0324 View (858) 786-0324

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Dr. Mitchell Sanabria
Registered Psychological Associate, Psy.D.
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
Many of the children, teens, and families we work with feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck. Some are navigating big feelings, trauma, behavioral challenges, identity questions, or the pressure to “be okay” when they’re not. Others need support making sense of confusing experiences or rebuilding safety and trust. Our ideal client wants clarity, relief, and a path forward—someone who listens without judgment, understands their world, and helps them feel capable, supported, and less alone.
Many of the children, teens, and families we work with feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck. Some are navigating big feelings, trauma, behavioral challenges, identity questions, or the pressure to “be okay” when they’re not. Others need support making sense of confusing experiences or rebuilding safety and trust. Our ideal client wants clarity, relief, and a path forward—someone who listens without judgment, understands their world, and helps them feel capable, supported, and less alone.
(619) 815-3214 View (619) 815-3214
Maple Moriji
Marriage & Family Therapist
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Therapy is an art, not a science. Since every person is a unique individual, therapy will vary depending on the persons involved. Hence, there can be no one approach to therapy which works for everyone. To facilitate change, different techniques may be used. However, the forging of a therapeutic alliance is essential for change. Research has shown that a successful outcome in therapy depends on this. In humanistic psychology, emphasis is placed on self-actualization. A propensity to self-actualize is presumed to exist in all persons. Karen Horney made the following analogy to illustrate this phenomenon.
Therapy is an art, not a science. Since every person is a unique individual, therapy will vary depending on the persons involved. Hence, there can be no one approach to therapy which works for everyone. To facilitate change, different techniques may be used. However, the forging of a therapeutic alliance is essential for change. Research has shown that a successful outcome in therapy depends on this. In humanistic psychology, emphasis is placed on self-actualization. A propensity to self-actualize is presumed to exist in all persons. Karen Horney made the following analogy to illustrate this phenomenon.
(562) 732-4315 View (562) 732-4315
Andrea Slater
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
Great first step! Many of us feels disconnected and have difficulty navigating through life. Having the support you need to assist you with life's roadblocks is essential to moving forward and managing in a healthy way. With compassion and guidance, we can strengthen your abilities to find your own unique path to your authentic self. "The good life is a process. Not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination".
Great first step! Many of us feels disconnected and have difficulty navigating through life. Having the support you need to assist you with life's roadblocks is essential to moving forward and managing in a healthy way. With compassion and guidance, we can strengthen your abilities to find your own unique path to your authentic self. "The good life is a process. Not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination".
(424) 404-9804 View (424) 404-9804
Bryanna Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Escondido, CA 92029
Welcome to the beginning of your therapeutic journey. Starting therapy is such a huge step, and I congratulate you on being willing to seek support for yourself. I specialize in providing support to children, adolescents, and adults from a variety of backgrounds. I offer a warm and comforting environment for all of my clients. I strive to meet all of my clients where they are in the therapeutic process and create an environment where all are welcome. I have a more laid-back approach to therapy; I want therapy to feel like a natural conversation where my clients can grow within themselves.
Welcome to the beginning of your therapeutic journey. Starting therapy is such a huge step, and I congratulate you on being willing to seek support for yourself. I specialize in providing support to children, adolescents, and adults from a variety of backgrounds. I offer a warm and comforting environment for all of my clients. I strive to meet all of my clients where they are in the therapeutic process and create an environment where all are welcome. I have a more laid-back approach to therapy; I want therapy to feel like a natural conversation where my clients can grow within themselves.
(760) 819-7198 View (760) 819-7198
Ain Roost
Psychologist
Online Only
Seeking therapy is one of your most important decisions. Therapy can have enormous life-altering consequences. As you stand at the crossroads of your future, finding the right therapist will be vital to the success of your journey. Therapy works best when you can safely share your deepest concerns and feel truly heard. Feeling that you are in capable hands and can trust the feedback and suggestions you are given will allow you to try out new ways of being in the world.
Seeking therapy is one of your most important decisions. Therapy can have enormous life-altering consequences. As you stand at the crossroads of your future, finding the right therapist will be vital to the success of your journey. Therapy works best when you can safely share your deepest concerns and feel truly heard. Feeling that you are in capable hands and can trust the feedback and suggestions you are given will allow you to try out new ways of being in the world.
(858) 215-1957 View (858) 215-1957
Elizabeth Janca
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC
Online Only
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with nine years of experience who specializes in depression, stress and anxiety, child therapy and parenting, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. I also work with those with autism, LGBTQ+-related issues, polyamory/ENM, trauma, grief, chronic pain, and ADHD. I offer play therapy for children, activity and group therapy for adolescents, and talk therapy for adults. Before becoming a counselor, I spent five years in middle school as an Academic Counselor and Assistant Principal.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with nine years of experience who specializes in depression, stress and anxiety, child therapy and parenting, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. I also work with those with autism, LGBTQ+-related issues, polyamory/ENM, trauma, grief, chronic pain, and ADHD. I offer play therapy for children, activity and group therapy for adolescents, and talk therapy for adults. Before becoming a counselor, I spent five years in middle school as an Academic Counselor and Assistant Principal.
(619) 848-0404 View (619) 848-0404
Aishya Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Spring Valley, CA 91977
I offer individual therapy for adults who want a supportive space to talk things through, understand themselves better, and make real, lasting changes. My approach is warm, honest, and collaborative—think of it as a place where you can show up just as you are and we work together from there. My approach to care is rooted in person-centered therapy, which means I believe you are the expert on your own life. I’m here to offer support, insight, and tools while creating a space where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and understood. Together, we move at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you.
I offer individual therapy for adults who want a supportive space to talk things through, understand themselves better, and make real, lasting changes. My approach is warm, honest, and collaborative—think of it as a place where you can show up just as you are and we work together from there. My approach to care is rooted in person-centered therapy, which means I believe you are the expert on your own life. I’m here to offer support, insight, and tools while creating a space where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and understood. Together, we move at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you.
(619) 815-7943 View (619) 815-7943
Ji Eun (Gina) Midlam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Ji Eun (Gina) Midlam, LCSW,ACM,CCM,CHC. I have been licensed therapist with the Board of Behavioral Sciences since 2005. Currently, I also work in the healthcare industry for 20 years as a clinical supervisor and have my evening practice. My therapeutic approach/areas of focus involve:, life/health coaching, job stress management, career counseling, emotional supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, marital stress counseling, infertility and female related issues, medical issues of a new diagnosis, anxiety and depression, self-esteem/confidence problems.
Ji Eun (Gina) Midlam, LCSW,ACM,CCM,CHC. I have been licensed therapist with the Board of Behavioral Sciences since 2005. Currently, I also work in the healthcare industry for 20 years as a clinical supervisor and have my evening practice. My therapeutic approach/areas of focus involve:, life/health coaching, job stress management, career counseling, emotional supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, marital stress counseling, infertility and female related issues, medical issues of a new diagnosis, anxiety and depression, self-esteem/confidence problems.
(415) 801-0589 View (415) 801-0589
Sonia Salmon-Gayle
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Online Only
Looking for a space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported? This is a collaborative, judgment-free space to explore relationships, emotions, and life’s challenges with care and intention. If connection and growth matter to you, explore my profile to see if this feels like a good fit.
Looking for a space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported? This is a collaborative, judgment-free space to explore relationships, emotions, and life’s challenges with care and intention. If connection and growth matter to you, explore my profile to see if this feels like a good fit.
(619) 292-0071 View (619) 292-0071
Adrienne Ellis
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
San Diego, CA 92106
I work with adults 18 and older who are navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and life transitions. Whether clients are experiencing the weight of persistent emotional struggles, adjusting to major challenges, or seeking greater clarity and stability, I provide a supportive space to process these challenges and develop tools for growth. My goal is to help individuals move toward healing, balance, and resilience in both their personal and professional lives.
I work with adults 18 and older who are navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and life transitions. Whether clients are experiencing the weight of persistent emotional struggles, adjusting to major challenges, or seeking greater clarity and stability, I provide a supportive space to process these challenges and develop tools for growth. My goal is to help individuals move toward healing, balance, and resilience in both their personal and professional lives.
(619) 873-4672 View (619) 873-4672
Haven On the Rock Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
It is a privilege to walk beside you with compassion, respect, and steady support. Whether you are seeking relief from a difficult situation or ready to embrace meaningful change, we are honored to partner with you on your journey toward healing and growth.
It is a privilege to walk beside you with compassion, respect, and steady support. Whether you are seeking relief from a difficult situation or ready to embrace meaningful change, we are honored to partner with you on your journey toward healing and growth.
(858) 302-4143 View (858) 302-4143
Autumn Phillips
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
As Founder and Clinical Director of Phillips Medstone, we are dedicated to helping those who suffer from chronic pain or psychological distress such as depression, anxiety, PTSD and more. We have excellent providers who specialize in quality care using empirically validated treatment plans. Treatment options may include CBT, DBT, Biofeedback, EMDR and trauma focused care. We look forward to helping you establish care with a therapist who is 'the best fit for your needs.' Languages include English, Spanish and Italian.
As Founder and Clinical Director of Phillips Medstone, we are dedicated to helping those who suffer from chronic pain or psychological distress such as depression, anxiety, PTSD and more. We have excellent providers who specialize in quality care using empirically validated treatment plans. Treatment options may include CBT, DBT, Biofeedback, EMDR and trauma focused care. We look forward to helping you establish care with a therapist who is 'the best fit for your needs.' Languages include English, Spanish and Italian.
(619) 332-2429 View (619) 332-2429
Dr. Joanna Stan
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Online Only
I am an experienced clinical psychologist at Aloha Psych Associates. I am inspired by the “aloha spirit,” drawing on Hawaiian concepts like ‘alo’ (presence), ‘ha’ (breath of life), ‘mana’ (healing energy), and ‘ohana’ (family and connectedness). I provide treatment, assessment, and diagnosis to adult clients with a wide range of psychological challenges. I utilize evidence-based, individualized therapies, such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindful self-compassion, to effectively help clients learn to independently manage distressing emotions and events. Clients are received with genuine care, kindness, and an open heart.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist at Aloha Psych Associates. I am inspired by the “aloha spirit,” drawing on Hawaiian concepts like ‘alo’ (presence), ‘ha’ (breath of life), ‘mana’ (healing energy), and ‘ohana’ (family and connectedness). I provide treatment, assessment, and diagnosis to adult clients with a wide range of psychological challenges. I utilize evidence-based, individualized therapies, such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindful self-compassion, to effectively help clients learn to independently manage distressing emotions and events. Clients are received with genuine care, kindness, and an open heart.
(213) 658-2184 View (213) 658-2184
Michelle J Cyganik
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Oceanside, CA 92056
Are you ready to transform your life? I am here to help Individuals, Couples and Families navigate through the changes, challenges and struggles that we all experience in daily life. Whether you or a loved one are dealing with challenging life events, relationship difficulties, some type of loss, a difficult diagnosis or are just not sure why you are not happy or fulfilled, I believe that these situations are a great opportunity for growth! I am here to help you process your feelings, understand your reactions, develop healthy coping skills and help you find solutions for creating an amazing life. Let's get started!
Are you ready to transform your life? I am here to help Individuals, Couples and Families navigate through the changes, challenges and struggles that we all experience in daily life. Whether you or a loved one are dealing with challenging life events, relationship difficulties, some type of loss, a difficult diagnosis or are just not sure why you are not happy or fulfilled, I believe that these situations are a great opportunity for growth! I am here to help you process your feelings, understand your reactions, develop healthy coping skills and help you find solutions for creating an amazing life. Let's get started!
(442) 309-4566 View (442) 309-4566
Ashley Bernal
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
Life can feel tough... You wake up each morning feeling stuck and unsure. There is no clear path to feeling better. Past experiences keep showing up when you least expect them, and your emotions get the better of you. It's lonely dealing with these feelings on your own, but you don't know where to turn. Hiding behind your mask is no longer possible. You've thought about asking for help but keep putting it off. Asking for help is on your mind and you are ready to take those first steps. The thought of confronting your past is scary, but you know that these old patterns are no longer serving you, and it's time for a change.
Life can feel tough... You wake up each morning feeling stuck and unsure. There is no clear path to feeling better. Past experiences keep showing up when you least expect them, and your emotions get the better of you. It's lonely dealing with these feelings on your own, but you don't know where to turn. Hiding behind your mask is no longer possible. You've thought about asking for help but keep putting it off. Asking for help is on your mind and you are ready to take those first steps. The thought of confronting your past is scary, but you know that these old patterns are no longer serving you, and it's time for a change.
(626) 600-0641 View (626) 600-0641

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