Therapists in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA

Candice April Ruttner-Duryea
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR
Verified
Verified
"I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it."- Maya Angelou. Often when being faced with the choice to seek help, sometimes there is embarrassment of needing that help. I offer therapy that is open, honest and no matter what has happened, the choice to change is your greatest accomplishment. The past can strengthen us with its lessons, but it's a crime when it destroys our beautiful souls under its shame. I specialize in Eating Disorders, PTSD, Trauma and Children. Please visit My website, or call me for more informaiton

Peter Roussos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, CST
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you stuck feeling disappointed, hurt, lonely, or betrayed? Are you confused about what you want in your life? Are you unhappy and unsure of how to make positive changes in your relationships? Do you want to make your life more satisfying?
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and AASECT certified Sex Therapist. I help people change behaviors and have more satisfying lives and relationships. I help couples improve intimacy and connection, and heal from hurt, disappointment, betrayal and other violations of trust. I help families improve communication, collaboration, and problem solving, and feel more connected to each other.

Randy Buckley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.

Jennifer Reimer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you often feel that you're moving through life without purpose or a clear path forward? Perhaps you experience life as if it's happening to you. Together, our goal is to finding a life worth living and find ways to live your day to day with more intentionality. We'll build coping skills, shift a passive approach of determining your life, and get you to a place of better understanding your own goals and values—not trying to embody your family’s or society’s vision of life.

Susan Stennis Layton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am overjoyed to support you through the process of discovering your hidden superpowers & inner strength! As we work together, I teach you how to center in the present moment, where the magic of now comes alive & you are able to experience more joy, fulfillment, excitement, strength, peace & calm than ever before.

Carol Regehr
Counselor, MS, MABS, LPCC
Verified
Verified
It is my goal to provide my clients with a safe and confidential environment to explore issues and provide growth towards awareness, behavioral change, and resolution. If you are unable to meet with me in my San Diego office, we can also meet online through video conferencing. I am licensed as a professional counselor in the states of California and Texas. I can therefore have a counseling session with anyone living in either of these states. Please Visit My Website for more information

Philip Charles Hammel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
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.

Heather Swisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome! My name is Heather Swisher and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I believe that therapy should be collaborative and organic. I specialize in treating adults with individual therapy and EMDR Therapy. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities and tailor treatment according to the needs of each client. It is my goal to ensure your comfort and to create a safe space filled with warmth, authenticity, and empathy for each person who walks through my door. As a therapist, I feel honored to be able to hear each person's story and join them on their journey towards healing and growth,

Natalie Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Accepting New Clients: When we struggle with feelings of depression, anxiety, and conflicts in relationships, this can lead to feelings that hold us back making it difficult to find balance as we navigate life's inevitable challenges. Fortunately, therapy is effective for individuals, couples, and families looking to regain emotional health and balance in their lives. I am passionate about my client's wellbeing, building their emotional strength, and arming them with comprehensive and healthy life skills. As your therapist, I will join you in identifying your personal strengths to accomplish your immediate and future goals.

Gregory Ross
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
SPECIALIZED THERAPY FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS... Are you the parent of a teenager who is having problems at school, with friends, and/or issues at home? Are you a college student or young adult dealing with issues relating to school, work, relationships, and/or family? I come to therapy with years of corporate business experience and my therapeutic background includes working as a mental health therapist at Los Altos High School in Los Altos, CA, teaching the Heart to Heart seminar at Stanford Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto, CA, and training at the Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC) in Mountain View, CA.

Marissa Guerrero
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Marissa Guerrero. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. More importantly, I am someone who can help guide you on your journey of healing and ignite change. I have over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. I support individuals and families to learn new skills that have been triggered by their traumatic life experiences. I am also equipped to support you in learning how to recognize, identify and manage your emotional responses to stressful circumstances. I wholeheartedly believe that our life experiences give us the opportunity to learn new tools to help us become our better selves.

San Diego Kids First
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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!
Not accepting new clients

Annemarie Dillon-Chi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I'm Annemarie and I would love to be your guide on your journey toward peace and self-discovery. Seeking support is such a huge step and often times a difficult one to take. But here you are! Now that the difficult part is behind you, let's talk about how I can help.

Michal ‘Mica’ Levi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
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.

Alan Dybner | Free first session offered
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Starting therapy with a new therapist can feel daunting, so I offer a complimentary full-length (fifty-minute) first session to help make sure I'm a good fit for you, and to answer any questions you may have. For over twelve years, I've been seeing clients (individuals and couples) and my goal has always been to help them achieve real change, whether in getting through a difficult current situation or wanting to break old patterns that keep them from living a more fulfilling life.

Anissa Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
CURRENTLY OFFERING ONLINE THERAPY ONLY: You want to understand more about yourself and the struggles interfering with having the life you desire. You are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, looking for guidance to provide relief. You're tired of managing this on your own, or with support that hasn't been quite the right fit for your needs. My goal is to help you understand and manage your anxiety, stress, insomnia, relationship stress, mood changes (or all of these), so that you can thrive. You are here because you are ready! Let's discuss your goals so we can take proactive steps together towards positive change.

Abby Portnoy
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified
Verified
Whether you are working through a life-time of trauma, dealing with an addiction, grief, or experiencing some road-bumps, I am here to help. I offer a personalized approach, tailored to each client based on individual needs. I aim to help you find how to live a happier and healthier lifestyle. Imagine finding peace, letting go of pain, and understanding how to accept and love yourself. In our work together, we will find what’s holding you back from reaching your best self.

Center for Fertility Counseling, Dawn R. Galbo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MFC
Verified
Verified
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.

Letty Nissan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Letty Cain Nissan is a bilingual and bicultural Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 10 years experience working with individuals, couples and families. Letty has a Bachelor of Science in psychology, from the Universidad Anahuac in Mexico City. She has a Post Modern Narrative Psychotherapy Degree, and a Masters Degree in Couples Therapy from The "Instituto Mexicano de la Pareja", in Mexico City. Being born and raised in Mexico, Letty has experience in Latin-American culture and idiosyncratic issues. Being an immigrant herself, she has deep knowledge of the immigration experience.

Jesse L Olague
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified
Verified
At Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles, our mission statement was “We Treat Kids Better.” I have adopted that mission statement wholeheartedly into my professional work with children, teens, and families as I strongly believe it is my role to look beyond the problematic behaviors, symptoms, and labels, and assist parents and teachers to view the child/teen as a unique individual with both strengths and weaknesses. It is in doing so that I feel that I am able to do my best work, as I customize my assessments and therapy to provide a better outcome for each child, teen and family I work with.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.