Therapists in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA

I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist with over 25 years of experience working with children, teens, adults and families. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, early childhood physical/sexual and emotional abuse, parenting, parent-child conflict, grief, relationship issues, school related problems, including the IEP process and divorce issues. I am currently only offering tele therapy. Online therapy can be offered in the comfort of your own home.

Choosing to start therapy opens an array of possibilities for living a more fulfilling and satisfying life. I have deep respect for what brings you to my office. We begin from where you are, knowing it takes courage to trust a new person with your most personal issues. I create a safe and warm environment to explore important and often uncomfortable life issues. As a Certified Grief Educator I am committed to providing the highest level of grief support through education, experience, and insights into the often unacknowledged rocky terrain of grief.

Is your child acting out? Are you worried that you're not doing all that you can to set them up for long-term success? I know how scary and difficult this can feel and I am confident in my ability to support you and your family in creating the change you desire. I create a safe, non-judgemental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I honor the unique qualities and circumstances of all of my clients and adjust my treatment approach to best meet your needs and help you reach your goals. I am passionate about helping you recognize your strengths and feel confident that you can overcome any challenge you may face!

I have been practicing for over 30 years with individual, couples, and families. Areas of specialization include life transitions, child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy, parent guidance, couple therapy, and EMDR therapy. Many people are surprised by the worries that can plague children. They are real and can derail them from joy and productivity as much as adults. As I have evolved as a clinician, I have come to believe that it is critical to use whatever modalities are necessary, within my areas of expertise to help my client, adult or child, to reach their optimal potential, and achieve their goals.

Every child is unique. To help children overcome social, emotional, behavioral, developmental, and/or academic challenges, we can't be preoccupied with simply signing labels. Rather, we need to identify a child's individual strengths as well as their weaknesses in order to design effective strategies that suit their needs. We work closely with parents, schools, and other professionals to establish a comprehensive picture of the whole child. It's from this highly individualized approach along with the collaboration with those that know the child/teen well, that we are able to create the most significant and dramatic change!

Having a diagnosis of infertility can be devastating and the inability to conceive a child can feel overwhelming, like a life shattering crisis. I believe that working with a therapist who specializes in infertility and assisted reproduction can provide support and hope that things can get better. You have the power to strengthen your coping skills and improve your relationships in the process. I am here to support you and provide cutting edge tools to help you heal past traumas and manage current stressors. I can help you as you work toward reaching your goals for family building.

Hello and welcome. Due to the impact of COVID-19, I have transitioned all therapy sessions to phone and video. In addition, I have increased availability and am currently accepting new clients.

I have a unique ability to connect with people. Sometimes there are people that have a hard time clarifying what their thoughts and feelings are. They get confused. They hear voices in their head. They think people are making fun of them because they are born different. It can be really hard for Their own families to help. I help their families achieve common ground . Teenagers know I am real even if I tell them things they don’t want to hear. I have assisted many young adults make the difficult transition to adulthood. Older adults know that I want to hear about their life and assist them with the challenges of getting old.

Child Wellness is a mental health clinic that focuses on solutions to complex childhood diagnosis, parent management training and sever Anxieties such as OCD. We have coaches on staff that are willing to go the extra mile in teach and coaching parents and their children how to have a more meaningful and peaceful life.

I am president and co-founder of Insight Psychology, Inc. I view psychotherapy as a process of self-discovery, emotional and psychological growth, and relational understanding. I value the importance of forming a supportive, trusting relationship and will work with you explore your concerns in a nonjudgmental and open space. My areas of expertise include working with children, adolescents, and adults with concerns in identity development, relationships, school adjustment, trauma, as well as mood, anxiety and developmental disorders. My therapeutic style combines relational psychodynamic and person-centered approaches.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working in California and providing individuals the safe haven they need to foster positive changes in their lives. I specialize in working with clients facing depression, anxiety, communication problems, relational conflict, cultural concerns, low self-esteem, and sexual orientation, and gender identity issues. I also offer sessions in Vietnamese for clients seeking a Vietnamese-speaking therapist. I join with my clients and empower them to develop self-compassion and inner strength in creating their preferred lives.

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.

Cynthia A. Cotter, Ph.D. specializes in geriatric psychology and neuropsychology. Her neuropsychological evaluations describe and quantify cognitive deficits typically found in older adults. These assessments benefit medical diagnosis, treatment, and care planning for individuals with degenerative dementias and those with cognitive difficulties associated with medical conditions or trauma. In conjunction with her evaluations, Dr. Cotter provides feedback, education, and support for elders, families, caregivers, and residential staff. Dr. Cotter's assessments also contribute to determinations of mental capacity required for legal purposes. She provides psychological evaluations and pre-surgical psychological screening.

Do your feelings of sadness, anxiety, shame, irritability or jealousy overwhelm you? Do you feel stuck or doubtful of yourself? You are not alone! In treatment, I aim to provide a safe and non-judgmental space, where we can identify your goals, work through the challenges in your life, and practice acceptance, self care, and self validation. Accepting the process of change may feel frightening and overwhelming, it is my goal to be beside you as you embark on a journey of growth and clarity.

Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed in balancing your career and family life? Are you a new dad dealing with stressors of parenthood? Are you feeling anxious or stressed about a new change (e.g., leaving home for college, adjusting to married life, making a career change, becoming a father, or starting retirement)? Are you wanting to be more present and engaged with the people you care about, or want to learn better ways to communicate your needs/feelings with others? My approach is to offer a warm, empathic experience while offering strategies to help improve your quality of life and reach your therapy goals.

Are you suffering from relationship pain, stress or traumatic memories? Do you find yourself struggling with health, career and financial issues? I have been helping people with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and relationship problems for over 20 years. I am an expert in helping my clients get out of emotional distress and into healthy thinking and living. I offer tools to assist in effective communication, boundary setting, stress management and conflict resolution. I help clients to manage difficult emotions, overcome negative thinking, feel more confident, and create loving relationships. I also specialize in EMDR.

Life is stressful; and women experience this in unique ways. Trauma, loss, early childhood experiences, recurrent behaviors, career stress, and body and life-cycle changes can result in difficulties with a woman's self-esteem, relationships, mood, sexuality, spirituality, and health. Similarly, couples can develop patterns of relating from early experiences which result in conflict, loneliness and despair. Therapy provides deeper insight into our needs, choices, beliefs, behaviors, and emotions. Dr. heinzelmann focuses on offering the tools needed to move toward emotional and spiritual wholeness.

I specialize in child, adolescent, family, and adult therapy and assessments. My team of highly experienced clinicians and I provide evidence-based therapy, state-of-the art testing, in-school/in-home services, medical and psychiatric services, equine assisted psychotherapy, neurofeedback, and nutritional consults. With over 20 years of experience, we offer multiple treatment options to reduce symptoms, cope with stressors, resolve conflicts, and restore your daily life to health and wellness. We strive to provide exceptional and holistic collaborative care to educate, support, and empower individuals and families.

I earned a M.S.W. from Boston University in 1991, and I am licensed as an independent practitioner in both California and Massachusetts. I have decades of professional, volunteer, and life experience in treating the mental health needs or individuals and families across a wide variety of settings, including schools, outpatient clinics, developmental services, healthcare, and private practice. My special areas of focus include anxiety and depression, parenting issues, family systems, relationships, developmental issues, medically involved children, and aging.

I work with parents to find simple and effective ways to improve their children's behavior.