Women's Issues Therapists in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA

Finding a therapist can be overwhelming- especially when you need one. I get it. I've been there. But you're on the right track. To get you started, I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation, so feel free to reach out. Even if we aren't the right fit, I'll refer you to someone who might be. I pride myself on offering compassionate, open-minded therapy tailored to your needs. I'm not your mother's therapist: shame, guilt and stigma have no room in my practice. My focus is your growth and well-being.

Well-Mamas Counseling is accepting Sharp Health and MHN/Health Net Medi-cal plans. Hello, we are a group practice primarily specializing in working with peripartum families in the San Diego area. We have a diverse group of professionals that can meet the needs of the community including bilingual (Spanish-speaking) providers. We approach those entering therapy with compassion and understanding while integrating evidenced-based models to help create meaningful change and achieve client-driven therapeutic goals.

You may be someone who is grappling with attachment issues, such as difficulties forming or maintaining healthy relationships, unresolved childhood experiences, or patterns of unhealthy attachment. Maybe you are seeking therapy to understand and heal these attachment wounds, and to develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others. You are ready to drop the inner chaos, let go of unhealthy situations for good and take your life to the next level.

You are closer to your dreams than you realize. If you are tired, stressed, and feel stuck- let's talk! I want you to feel joyful and full of purpose once again, or maybe for the first time ever. We will take one step at a time, focus on your strengths and utilize practical methods coupled with solution oriented thinking to move you forward.

My counseling approach is based on resilience, and I strive to help people identify their own personal power. I believe that we have everything we need inside of us to rise above personal challenges and to reach our goals. I build authentic and honest relationships with my clients by creating a space that offers candor, humor, and a normalizing approach to challenges. My approach is eclectic, and I will work with you to support and understand your unique needs in a direct yet empathetic way.

You may be feeling lost, out of touch with yourself, unable to get ahold of your emotions, or perhaps experiencing immensely challenging life circumstances that no one seems to understand. Whether you are seeking change, suffering from anxiety and depression, experiencing relationship issues, or overcoming challenging situations from your past, you deserve a chance to reconnect with yourself and discover what you are capable of!

Do you feel like you've lost Hope?! Do you often feel like what's the point? Do you feel like you are just surviving? Hope! Hope; noun; 1 - A feeling or expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. 2 - A feeling of trust. Hope; Verb; Example: - I Hope therapy helps me and I Hope I learn the skills I need to move through this experience. I truly believe as a therapist that hope is the catalyst for change. Hope propels us to keep trying. When we feel stuck due to trauma holding us back, our thought distortions, or our self-sabotaging, HOPE still is present and propelling us to move forward. Step by Step.

Welcome to a safe space where you can tell your story, be seen and heard, and embark on a journey towards healing and becoming whole again. I know that starting therapy can be a difficult decision, so congratulations on taking this first step! I am a warm, compassionate, authentic therapist who is open and collaborative with clients and dedicated to helping others. I provide a welcoming and non-judgmental environment and will work with you, wherever you are at, to create a unique treatment plan based on your specific needs. I will work with you to cultivate hope and resilience through a client-centered, strengths-based approach.

Hello, My name is Hermin Youssefian Phd, LMFT, CEAP, SAP. I am a LMFT (LIC 45270). I began my training as a psychotherapist in 1994, with a focus on working with couples, children and families, particularly clients with a history of trauma and significant losses. I obtained my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and my Master's Degree in Marriage Family and Child Therapy in 1998. Since then I have acquired 25+ years of experience in the field and can say I am truly living out my purpose. I am genuinely passionate and extremely dedicated to helping couples, families and children grow and heal from their pain and live fulfilling lives

Welcome! I am so glad you are here and ready to take the next step towards finding support! I specialize in working with non-monogamy, polyamory, and kink/BDSM communities, racial trauma and adult children of immigrants. As a child of Arab immigrants and member of the polyamorous community myself, I love helping clients to rewrite their personal narratives and recognize the influence they have over their lives. Additionally, I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD and other neurotypes) from an affirming lens.

Are you looking for a therapist who can hold space for all of your unique identities, culture and relationship dynamics? I specialize in working with couples who want to understand each other better, but are struggling to find common ground. I work with couples who are from different cultures, backgrounds, are different races, or have different neurotypes (one partner who has ADHD or Autism and the other who does not). My lived experience with neurodiversity and being bi-cultural help me to assist couples in finding more connection and understanding for one another.

Courage, dear heart, as life will present you with surprises and in time, you will manage each one with bravery. Our families can push our boundaries; our relationships can challenge us; and our careers can stretch us so thin. Negative self-thoughts can keep us in our heads and repeating old patterns can feel like a roller coaster of emotions. Past traumas can intrude our present; social injustices can break our community down; and gender and cultural inequalities can be an exhausting battle. Our self-care can plummet and suddenly we are not our first priority. However, you are leaning in today and making an investment in YOU!

I am passionate about supporting women and teens facing the challenges of life in a way that helps them find sustained change. It is hard to live in this world and not question if our bodies, stories, and voices are “good enough.” We wonder if it is possible for us to be okay with who we are, and make different choices than we’ve made in the past. We often make decisions that are rooted in insecurity, leaving us trapped in anxiety. I value helping women learn to understand and respect their whole story on their own terms. Together we can define your own goals for change.

I help clients mend their broken hearts and calm their overactive minds by joining them in their journey towards deeper self-awareness through kindness and compassion. I whole-heartedly believe in the beauty of each person's unique perspective, and at the same time, gently encourage clients to be mindful of the universal human experiences of love and loss. Thus, providing comfort while helping clients explore issues that are difficult or painful. My creative and empathetic approach can assist clients in breaking a repetitive mindset by allowing them to gain new perspective through fresh insights, support and empowerment.