PMDD Therapists in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is essential to healing and growth. It is a scared relationship that holds the power to transform lives. And this isn't just "woo woo", it is well document research! The relationship between therapist and patient is the most powerful change agent. Thats why I intentionally keep my practice small. You've been through some stuff. Or maybe you're going through it now. You deserve someone that spends time specifically on you between sessions. Someone that is reading and researching specifically for you. Someone that has emotional space specifically for you.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is essential to healing and growth. It is a scared relationship that holds the power to transform lives. And this isn't just "woo woo", it is well document research! The relationship between therapist and patient is the most powerful change agent. Thats why I intentionally keep my practice small. You've been through some stuff. Or maybe you're going through it now. You deserve someone that spends time specifically on you between sessions. Someone that is reading and researching specifically for you. Someone that has emotional space specifically for you.
Hi, I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in La Jolla with
15+ years helping high-achieving adults navigate anxiety,
OCD, ADHD, and life's toughest transitions. My clients are
executives, academics, and athletes who know getting the
right support is what high performers do. Trained in CBT,
ACT, DBT, and ERP for OCD. I also specialize in health
psychology, women's health, and menopause. Telehealth only.
Private pay welcome in CA and CO; select insurance accepted
in CA. I partner with Thrizer for easy out of network
benefits. Recently featured in Bold Journey Magazine. Free
consultation.
Hi, I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in La Jolla with
15+ years helping high-achieving adults navigate anxiety,
OCD, ADHD, and life's toughest transitions. My clients are
executives, academics, and athletes who know getting the
right support is what high performers do. Trained in CBT,
ACT, DBT, and ERP for OCD. I also specialize in health
psychology, women's health, and menopause. Telehealth only.
Private pay welcome in CA and CO; select insurance accepted
in CA. I partner with Thrizer for easy out of network
benefits. Recently featured in Bold Journey Magazine. Free
consultation.
Helping moms, working moms, and couples using proven tools and strategies, I assist you to remain present and focus on the vision you have for your family and your relationship. Tools such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be adapted to your specific needs. As you apply these tools, you will become more mindful of the blocks that keep you from embracing your role as a mom and interfere with your relationships. You will no longer feel like you’re teetering on the edge of a meltdown. You can gain greater confidence that you can adapt with each new stage in your family.
Helping moms, working moms, and couples using proven tools and strategies, I assist you to remain present and focus on the vision you have for your family and your relationship. Tools such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be adapted to your specific needs. As you apply these tools, you will become more mindful of the blocks that keep you from embracing your role as a mom and interfere with your relationships. You will no longer feel like you’re teetering on the edge of a meltdown. You can gain greater confidence that you can adapt with each new stage in your family.
Do you feel like you have conflicting emotions? Maybe you don't know who you are anymore? You may be the one others lean on, but inside, you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or like something is missing. You long for a life where you can set boundaries, express your truth, and it doesn't hurt or cause so much confusion. You want to feel more grounded, more whole, more you by finally understanding what’s underneath the pain and creating something meaningful from it. I can help.
Do you feel like you have conflicting emotions? Maybe you don't know who you are anymore? You may be the one others lean on, but inside, you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or like something is missing. You long for a life where you can set boundaries, express your truth, and it doesn't hurt or cause so much confusion. You want to feel more grounded, more whole, more you by finally understanding what’s underneath the pain and creating something meaningful from it. I can help.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming—especially when you've spent years carrying so much on your own. Many of my clients are high-achieving adults navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, cultural expectations, parenthood, or the pressure to be everything for everyone.
My work integrates EMDR, somatic therapy, nervous system regulation, and depth-oriented psychotherapy to help you heal patterns that no longer serve you, reconnect with your authentic self, and create a life that feels more grounded and meaningful.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming—especially when you've spent years carrying so much on your own. Many of my clients are high-achieving adults navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, cultural expectations, parenthood, or the pressure to be everything for everyone.
My work integrates EMDR, somatic therapy, nervous system regulation, and depth-oriented psychotherapy to help you heal patterns that no longer serve you, reconnect with your authentic self, and create a life that feels more grounded and meaningful.
I offer Co-Parent Counseling to divorced couples who believe that children should be put first when a divorce happens, and wish to improve cooperation and communication. With couples who have low to moderate conflict I also offer Parent Coordination services whether voluntary or court ordered. I provide therapy to adults and older teens who are experiencing distress due to transitions in their life such as a role change, loss or relationship difficulties. I approach problems from a BioPsychoSocial perspective, taking into account all of the factors in one's life, and how they might contribute to - and help to SOLVE - problems.
I offer Co-Parent Counseling to divorced couples who believe that children should be put first when a divorce happens, and wish to improve cooperation and communication. With couples who have low to moderate conflict I also offer Parent Coordination services whether voluntary or court ordered. I provide therapy to adults and older teens who are experiencing distress due to transitions in their life such as a role change, loss or relationship difficulties. I approach problems from a BioPsychoSocial perspective, taking into account all of the factors in one's life, and how they might contribute to - and help to SOLVE - problems.
Are you or someone you love struggling with relationships, processing emotions, or facing life challenges? I’m here to help. Stress and heartache at home, at school, or at work don’t have to be processed through alone, I would love to walk beside you and support you. Please reach out for a free consultation if you think we could be a good fit.
Are you or someone you love struggling with relationships, processing emotions, or facing life challenges? I’m here to help. Stress and heartache at home, at school, or at work don’t have to be processed through alone, I would love to walk beside you and support you. Please reach out for a free consultation if you think we could be a good fit.
Hi, I’m Jae—a culturally affirming therapist, millennial, and mom navigating the beautiful chaos of life. As a Black woman and first generation Caribbean daughter, I know how important it is to have a space where you don’t have to explain yourself—where you can just be. I’m here to offer that space. Whether you’re moving through major life transitions, navigating motherhood, unpacking self-doubt, or healing from past experiences, I’ll support you in a way that feels safe, empowering, and real. My work focuses on self-esteem, inner child healing, relationships, grief, trauma, and adjusting to change.
Hi, I’m Jae—a culturally affirming therapist, millennial, and mom navigating the beautiful chaos of life. As a Black woman and first generation Caribbean daughter, I know how important it is to have a space where you don’t have to explain yourself—where you can just be. I’m here to offer that space. Whether you’re moving through major life transitions, navigating motherhood, unpacking self-doubt, or healing from past experiences, I’ll support you in a way that feels safe, empowering, and real. My work focuses on self-esteem, inner child healing, relationships, grief, trauma, and adjusting to change.
Available now! I’m a dedicated and compassionate psychologist committed to guiding you on a journey toward mental well- being. With over 20 years of experience and a genuine passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, I offer a safe and nurturing space for exploring thoughts, feelings and behaviors. My approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based therapies, ensuring that you receive the highest level of care tailored to your unique needs. Raising 3 young children after the sudden loss of my husband enables me to uniquely understand grief, loss and resilience, trauma, motherhood, and finding fulfillment and joy.
Available now! I’m a dedicated and compassionate psychologist committed to guiding you on a journey toward mental well- being. With over 20 years of experience and a genuine passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, I offer a safe and nurturing space for exploring thoughts, feelings and behaviors. My approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based therapies, ensuring that you receive the highest level of care tailored to your unique needs. Raising 3 young children after the sudden loss of my husband enables me to uniquely understand grief, loss and resilience, trauma, motherhood, and finding fulfillment and joy.
I specialize in evidence-based treatment for trauma. Related issues include anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, difficulties with emotional regulation, and stress management. I primarily utilize attachment-based EMDR therapy. I stress creating balance in your life as a means of promoting improved quality of life, purpose and meaning, healthier relationships, and increased self-compassion. I encourage clients to learn how to take back control of their lives by managing life stressors in more effective ways. Because life is not just about learning how to survive, but rather learning to thrive!
I specialize in evidence-based treatment for trauma. Related issues include anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, difficulties with emotional regulation, and stress management. I primarily utilize attachment-based EMDR therapy. I stress creating balance in your life as a means of promoting improved quality of life, purpose and meaning, healthier relationships, and increased self-compassion. I encourage clients to learn how to take back control of their lives by managing life stressors in more effective ways. Because life is not just about learning how to survive, but rather learning to thrive!
On the outside, your life may appear stable - even successful - yet something doesn't feel quite right. You may find yourself overthinking, feeling disconnected in relationships, or uncertain about how to move forward. Sometimes these struggles are rooted in earlier experiences, including painful or overwhelming ones, that continue to shape how you feel and relate to others.
I maintain a limited private practice focused on providing individualized care for high-functioning adults navigating mood, relational, and life transition challenges.
On the outside, your life may appear stable - even successful - yet something doesn't feel quite right. You may find yourself overthinking, feeling disconnected in relationships, or uncertain about how to move forward. Sometimes these struggles are rooted in earlier experiences, including painful or overwhelming ones, that continue to shape how you feel and relate to others.
I maintain a limited private practice focused on providing individualized care for high-functioning adults navigating mood, relational, and life transition challenges.
Are you struggling with anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship problems, grief, a major life transition? Perhaps you've been coping the best you can, but your usual strategies no longer work. You may feel stuck or caught in patterns that keep repeating despite your best efforts. I help adults, teens, and couples understand the thoughts, emotions, relationship patterns, and nervous system responses that keep you stuck. Clients often describe me as warm, collaborative, and encouraging. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where you feel understood while also gently challenging the patterns that keep you stuck.
Are you struggling with anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship problems, grief, a major life transition? Perhaps you've been coping the best you can, but your usual strategies no longer work. You may feel stuck or caught in patterns that keep repeating despite your best efforts. I help adults, teens, and couples understand the thoughts, emotions, relationship patterns, and nervous system responses that keep you stuck. Clients often describe me as warm, collaborative, and encouraging. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where you feel understood while also gently challenging the patterns that keep you stuck.
Perfectionism, people pleasing and masking have helped you to survive, yet cannot help you to thrive. You can explain your patterns and attachment style, but you feel stuck as you stay in cycles from painful past experiences. You want healthy, connected relationships with yourself and others, but stress, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, or attachment wounds are in your way.
For many BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and highly sensitive adults, trauma and anxiety are cumulative and ongoing. You deserve compassionate, affirming support to process complex experiences from racial stress, minority stress, and generational survival patterns.
Perfectionism, people pleasing and masking have helped you to survive, yet cannot help you to thrive. You can explain your patterns and attachment style, but you feel stuck as you stay in cycles from painful past experiences. You want healthy, connected relationships with yourself and others, but stress, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, or attachment wounds are in your way.
For many BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and highly sensitive adults, trauma and anxiety are cumulative and ongoing. You deserve compassionate, affirming support to process complex experiences from racial stress, minority stress, and generational survival patterns.
Hi there, I'm Giulia! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I provide individual, couples, family, children and youth counseling in a tele-therapy format or walk and talk therapy when clinically appropriate. It would be my privilege to offer a safe and collaborative space for bringing change and growth that will move you towards your desired goals in life.
Hi there, I'm Giulia! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I provide individual, couples, family, children and youth counseling in a tele-therapy format or walk and talk therapy when clinically appropriate. It would be my privilege to offer a safe and collaborative space for bringing change and growth that will move you towards your desired goals in life.
I work with youth, teens, adults, couples, and families who are navigating anxiety, depression, attachment wounds, trauma, and relationship challenges. I specialize in supporting individuals facing anxiety, mood concerns (including bipolar disorder), derealization/depersonalization, and the emotional pressures of growing up. I work with women trying to understand codependent relationship patterns and eldest daughter syndrome. I also help couples heal from infidelity and disconnection using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Lastly, I enjoy helping couples through the process of premarital counselling.
I work with youth, teens, adults, couples, and families who are navigating anxiety, depression, attachment wounds, trauma, and relationship challenges. I specialize in supporting individuals facing anxiety, mood concerns (including bipolar disorder), derealization/depersonalization, and the emotional pressures of growing up. I work with women trying to understand codependent relationship patterns and eldest daughter syndrome. I also help couples heal from infidelity and disconnection using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Lastly, I enjoy helping couples through the process of premarital counselling.
Currently accepting new clients!
Welcome to Mind in Motion Psychological Services! Trauma and overwhelming life experiences can leave us feeling stuck, disconnected and distant from the life we want to live. Symptoms are often natural responses to painful circumstances that limit access to clarity, resilience and connection. I offer a trauma-informed, attachment centered approach, grounded in curiosity, authenticity and genuine human connection. Therapy is a co-created space, where we better understand your experiences, reconnect with a deeper sense of self, and move toward greater freedom, meaning, and emotional clarity.
Currently accepting new clients!
Welcome to Mind in Motion Psychological Services! Trauma and overwhelming life experiences can leave us feeling stuck, disconnected and distant from the life we want to live. Symptoms are often natural responses to painful circumstances that limit access to clarity, resilience and connection. I offer a trauma-informed, attachment centered approach, grounded in curiosity, authenticity and genuine human connection. Therapy is a co-created space, where we better understand your experiences, reconnect with a deeper sense of self, and move toward greater freedom, meaning, and emotional clarity.
In all my professional experiences over the last two decades, in whatever capacity I have supported clients and companies, I have found connections between each person's inner life, their interpersonal relationships, and their connection to the larger community. As an executive coach, lifecoach, mental health professional today, I support healthy connections within and between these three foundational relationships.
Coaching and executive mentoring is available at my practice, “Whole Life Works” virtually or in person at 6404 La Jolla Scenic Drive South, La Jolla, CA 92037.
In all my professional experiences over the last two decades, in whatever capacity I have supported clients and companies, I have found connections between each person's inner life, their interpersonal relationships, and their connection to the larger community. As an executive coach, lifecoach, mental health professional today, I support healthy connections within and between these three foundational relationships.
Coaching and executive mentoring is available at my practice, “Whole Life Works” virtually or in person at 6404 La Jolla Scenic Drive South, La Jolla, CA 92037.
Archana Archie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MHRS, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Hi I'm Archana (Archie) and welcome. Many of my clients are facing issues that are in some ways appear manageable to the outsider but in actuality they are struggling internally from day to day. Whether it is anxiety, eating disorders, difficult relationships, or the demands of life like college, work, new or seasoned mom- I apply my extensive experience as an eclectic therapist drawing from multiple east and western modalities to provide support to fit my clients needs. My approach is warm, creative, collaborative, but also I take pride in gently challenging you for deep reflection. After all, you are here for change right?
Hi I'm Archana (Archie) and welcome. Many of my clients are facing issues that are in some ways appear manageable to the outsider but in actuality they are struggling internally from day to day. Whether it is anxiety, eating disorders, difficult relationships, or the demands of life like college, work, new or seasoned mom- I apply my extensive experience as an eclectic therapist drawing from multiple east and western modalities to provide support to fit my clients needs. My approach is warm, creative, collaborative, but also I take pride in gently challenging you for deep reflection. After all, you are here for change right?
Hello, My name is Camille Carter and I have been supporting and guiding others as a Clinician for 26 years. Seeking therapy is the best gift you can give to yourself and to those around you. Together we create goals, develop ways to better manage day to day life, relationships and stressors. Therapy is a journey towards healing, growing and creating a life with more peace, joy and contentment.
Hello, My name is Camille Carter and I have been supporting and guiding others as a Clinician for 26 years. Seeking therapy is the best gift you can give to yourself and to those around you. Together we create goals, develop ways to better manage day to day life, relationships and stressors. Therapy is a journey towards healing, growing and creating a life with more peace, joy and contentment.
Therapy is an opportunity for healing and transformation. You begin to feel better in your body and improve the quality of your life. Maybe you struggle with a painful loss, are overwhelmed by excessive worry, depression, trauma, or social anxiety. Maybe you are feeling stuck. Maybe you want a better marriage and more confidence in your parenting. You may feel shame and find that your ways of coping with avoidance, procrastination, or negative self-talk adds to your distress. I am passionate about helping you find a greater sense of connection, health, and meaning in your life. I know how to get you there!
Therapy is an opportunity for healing and transformation. You begin to feel better in your body and improve the quality of your life. Maybe you struggle with a painful loss, are overwhelmed by excessive worry, depression, trauma, or social anxiety. Maybe you are feeling stuck. Maybe you want a better marriage and more confidence in your parenting. You may feel shame and find that your ways of coping with avoidance, procrastination, or negative self-talk adds to your distress. I am passionate about helping you find a greater sense of connection, health, and meaning in your life. I know how to get you there!
See more therapy options for Rancho Santa Fe
Nearby Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) Therapists Searches for Rancho Santa Fe
- Cardiff
- Cardiff By The Sea
- Del Mar
- Encinitas
- Escondido
- La Jolla
- Oceanside
- Poway
- San Marcos
- Santee
- Solana Beach
- Vista
FAQ - PMDD Counseling
How can Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) affect mental health?
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) can have a significant impact on mental health. PMDD is a more severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and may cause intense mood-related symptoms in the days or weeks before a period, such as mood swings, irritability, anxiety, sadness, hopelessness, or loss of interest in activities you normally enjoy. For some people, PMDD can also worsen existing mental health concerns, such as anxiety or depression. Symptoms may also affect relationships, work, or school responsibilities, especially when they happen consistently month after month.
How can therapy help with PMDD?
Therapy can help you better understand the emotional patterns that may come with PMDD and help you track symptoms across your cycle, identify triggers, and plan ahead for times when symptoms tend to peak. Therapy may also help you develop coping strategies for managing intense emotions, communicating with loved ones, and reducing the impact PMDD has on work, school, or relationships. Approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can be especially helpful for noticing unhelpful thought patterns and building more practical coping skills for responding to distress. PMDD is also commonly treated with medication or hormonal options, so a therapist may encourage you to coordinate with a medical provider if they feel this may be a helpful addition to therapy.
Can a therapist diagnose PMDD?
In many cases, licensed mental health professionals, including therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists, can diagnose PMDD. PMDD can also be diagnosed by other medical professionals, such as a primary care physicians (PCPs) or obstetrician-gynecologists (OB-GYNs).
Should I see a therapist or a psychiatrist to help with PMDD?
Whether you should see a therapist or psychiatrist depends on what kind of support you need. A therapist can help with coping skills, emotional regulation, and general patterns of thinking that may make symptoms harder to manage. A psychiatrist, in contrast, can help assess whether medication may be helpful and prescribe it, when appropriate. Importantly, many people benefit from both therapy and psychiatry. For example, you might see a therapist for ongoing emotional support and a psychiatrist for medication or medical treatment. If you are not sure where to start, your primary care physician can often help you decide what treatment makes the most sense for you.