Female Therapists in Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA
Cassidy Peters
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92117 (Online Only)
I am particularly passionate about working with females/ woman identifying individuals struggling with anxiety, self worth, and identity/relationship issues.
Hi, and welcome! My name is Cassidy and I'm so glad you're here. My focus is working with clients may be struggling with anxiety/depression, self esteem issues, neurodivergence/late diagnosis, trauma, identity issues, relational issues, and life transitions. I have experience providing therapy to teens, young adults, and adults and I believe everyone deserves to have access to affirming mental services I am passionate about creating a non-judgmental, and safe space for growth where we will work collaboratively and I am a neuro-affirming, sex-positive, and LGBTQIA-affirming therapist.
I am particularly passionate about working with females/ woman identifying individuals struggling with anxiety, self worth, and identity/relationship issues.
Hi, and welcome! My name is Cassidy and I'm so glad you're here. My focus is working with clients may be struggling with anxiety/depression, self esteem issues, neurodivergence/late diagnosis, trauma, identity issues, relational issues, and life transitions. I have experience providing therapy to teens, young adults, and adults and I believe everyone deserves to have access to affirming mental services I am passionate about creating a non-judgmental, and safe space for growth where we will work collaboratively and I am a neuro-affirming, sex-positive, and LGBTQIA-affirming therapist.
My approach to therapy is warm and collaborative. I believe growth comes from enhancing our understanding of ourselves and learning to make choices that can lead us to greater freedom and lasting positive change. Removing symptoms, changing self-defeating patterns, improving self-esteem, working with our strengths, and developing healthy relationships are each a part of this meaningful process. As a Voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor in the UCSD School of Medicine, I teach and supervise residents in the Psychiatry Residency Training Program
My approach to therapy is warm and collaborative. I believe growth comes from enhancing our understanding of ourselves and learning to make choices that can lead us to greater freedom and lasting positive change. Removing symptoms, changing self-defeating patterns, improving self-esteem, working with our strengths, and developing healthy relationships are each a part of this meaningful process. As a Voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor in the UCSD School of Medicine, I teach and supervise residents in the Psychiatry Residency Training Program
Danika Peterson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92117
I offer evening and weekend appointments. Are you struggling with your sense of self, lack of stability in your relationships, and difficulty regulating your emotions? I will work alongside you to achieve a greater understanding of yourself and others, and find deeper meaning within your life. I want to help you to figure out your roadblocks, where they come from, how to move through them, and then look forward to what is coming next. I believe that you have the capacity for continuous growth beyond the resolution of your symptoms.
I offer evening and weekend appointments. Are you struggling with your sense of self, lack of stability in your relationships, and difficulty regulating your emotions? I will work alongside you to achieve a greater understanding of yourself and others, and find deeper meaning within your life. I want to help you to figure out your roadblocks, where they come from, how to move through them, and then look forward to what is coming next. I believe that you have the capacity for continuous growth beyond the resolution of your symptoms.
Melisa Alonzo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92117
You're feeling overwhelmed with all the changes in your life. Maybe it’s adjusting to marriage, parenthood or dealing with postpartum. Maybe the spark has left your marriage and you've started having an affair, or you're feeling upside down having just discovered your partner is having an affair. Maybe you just got divorced and feel like you lost your identity. Or you're worried about the impact the divorce will have on your children. Whatever it is, you feel like you have no one to turn to, no one to confide in, and your mind is filled with racing thoughts.
You're feeling overwhelmed with all the changes in your life. Maybe it’s adjusting to marriage, parenthood or dealing with postpartum. Maybe the spark has left your marriage and you've started having an affair, or you're feeling upside down having just discovered your partner is having an affair. Maybe you just got divorced and feel like you lost your identity. Or you're worried about the impact the divorce will have on your children. Whatever it is, you feel like you have no one to turn to, no one to confide in, and your mind is filled with racing thoughts.
Monica Grace Cashiotta-Munn
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, EdD, LMFT, RN-BC
Verified Verified
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92117
Licensed MFT therapist, RN, and a Dr. of Psychology and Dr. of Education degrees. Have worked in the field for 35 years. I believe in empowering clients to move forward out of pain and understand their issues. I don't keep people in counseling for no reason. I've worked with ages from 4 years old to age 99. I use sand tray, family systems, cognitive and behavioral therapy, to deal with relationship, sexual addictions, depression, high risk divorce families and marriage conflicts. Worked for 32 years with registered sexual offenders. Nothing you say will shock me or will I judge you.
Licensed MFT therapist, RN, and a Dr. of Psychology and Dr. of Education degrees. Have worked in the field for 35 years. I believe in empowering clients to move forward out of pain and understand their issues. I don't keep people in counseling for no reason. I've worked with ages from 4 years old to age 99. I use sand tray, family systems, cognitive and behavioral therapy, to deal with relationship, sexual addictions, depression, high risk divorce families and marriage conflicts. Worked for 32 years with registered sexual offenders. Nothing you say will shock me or will I judge you.
Carly Graber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92111 (Online Only)
Is the expectation to be "the best" at your job, as a partner, and/or as a caregiver taking a toll? Do you find it difficult to quiet your anxious or self-critical thoughts? Are you unsure about how to move forward in your life or relationships? You're not alone. The fact that you're here reading this means some part of you is seeking change and you'd like some support in making that happen - such an important step towards the life you desire!
Is the expectation to be "the best" at your job, as a partner, and/or as a caregiver taking a toll? Do you find it difficult to quiet your anxious or self-critical thoughts? Are you unsure about how to move forward in your life or relationships? You're not alone. The fact that you're here reading this means some part of you is seeking change and you'd like some support in making that happen - such an important step towards the life you desire!
Life is full of unexpected turns and challenges, and you’ve been trying to push through the barriers on your own for a while now. You’ve sought out various ways to make yourself feel better temporarily, but haven’t found something that brings long-term relief. Sometimes, despite your great effort, those overwhelming feelings of loneliness, fear, and helplessness continue to persist. If you're struggling with emotional pain, you don't have to deal with it all alone. What you need may be a safe space where your difficult feelings can be worked through and your authentic self can be seen, understood, and accepted.
Life is full of unexpected turns and challenges, and you’ve been trying to push through the barriers on your own for a while now. You’ve sought out various ways to make yourself feel better temporarily, but haven’t found something that brings long-term relief. Sometimes, despite your great effort, those overwhelming feelings of loneliness, fear, and helplessness continue to persist. If you're struggling with emotional pain, you don't have to deal with it all alone. What you need may be a safe space where your difficult feelings can be worked through and your authentic self can be seen, understood, and accepted.
Sara Al-Khedairy Poly+Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92117
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there, my name is Sara (she/her). As a child of Middle-Eastern immigrants, late-diagnosed neurodivergent (ADHD) person, polyamorous individual, and queer woman, I am honored to have the opportunity to support other members of these minoritized communities in my clinical work. I work alongside clients through a lens of social justice and anti-racism, exploring how systemic oppression and social "norms" act as barriers to wellbeing, particularly for those of us who hold multiple marginalized identities. I work with adults, including individuals, couples, polycules, and other non-traditional relationship configurations.
Hi there, my name is Sara (she/her). As a child of Middle-Eastern immigrants, late-diagnosed neurodivergent (ADHD) person, polyamorous individual, and queer woman, I am honored to have the opportunity to support other members of these minoritized communities in my clinical work. I work alongside clients through a lens of social justice and anti-racism, exploring how systemic oppression and social "norms" act as barriers to wellbeing, particularly for those of us who hold multiple marginalized identities. I work with adults, including individuals, couples, polycules, and other non-traditional relationship configurations.
Susan Quillman: Hope Therapy Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92117 (Online Only)
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall," Nelson Mandela. It is never fun to fall, yet it is something we all experience. If life has you in the midst of difficult challenges and you feel overwhelmed, know that you are not alone. Reaching out for support is an act of strength and courage, and is the first step in getting up again. I work with adults of all ages who are experiencing difficulties including anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and stress.
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall," Nelson Mandela. It is never fun to fall, yet it is something we all experience. If life has you in the midst of difficult challenges and you feel overwhelmed, know that you are not alone. Reaching out for support is an act of strength and courage, and is the first step in getting up again. I work with adults of all ages who are experiencing difficulties including anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and stress.
Dr. Kayla Bunderson
Psychologist
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92111 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Kayla Bunderson, Psy.D., and I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist. I understand that life can be hard and at times feels like one big coping skill. So let me start off by saying I'm proud of you. You have taken a very positive step by deciding to seek therapy and change your current paradigm. Perhaps you're noticing that you're engaging in the same patterns of behavior and ready to find out why. Maybe you've experienced past trauma or you're struggling with motivation, relationships, or just feeling out of control. I am ready to listen and together we can make change.
Hi! I'm Kayla Bunderson, Psy.D., and I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist. I understand that life can be hard and at times feels like one big coping skill. So let me start off by saying I'm proud of you. You have taken a very positive step by deciding to seek therapy and change your current paradigm. Perhaps you're noticing that you're engaging in the same patterns of behavior and ready to find out why. Maybe you've experienced past trauma or you're struggling with motivation, relationships, or just feeling out of control. I am ready to listen and together we can make change.
Michelle Fulks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92117
Welcoming new clients! With a focus on clients struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, dual diagnosis and mental health issues including psychotic features associated with bipolar and schizophrenia. I have been licensed over 20 years as an LMFT and most recently working with the chronically mentally ill. I have a desire to help alleviate the pain you are experiencing and provide support and most of all HOPE and relief. Through a whole person and mindful approach, I aim to help you find the solution to what is happening in your life now.
Welcoming new clients! With a focus on clients struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, dual diagnosis and mental health issues including psychotic features associated with bipolar and schizophrenia. I have been licensed over 20 years as an LMFT and most recently working with the chronically mentally ill. I have a desire to help alleviate the pain you are experiencing and provide support and most of all HOPE and relief. Through a whole person and mindful approach, I aim to help you find the solution to what is happening in your life now.
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I know how difficult making changes in your life can be. Asking for help and support is a sign of strength and commitment to improving your life. I am here to help you on your personal journey to achieve a life filled with peace, happiness, and emotional well-being. My goal is to empower you to find personal strategies to discover your full potential. Using therapeutic approaches with proven results, I am able to help identify behaviors and/or thoughts might be holding you back from living a meaningful and happy life. To make an appointment, please visit my website and choose "Initial Assessment.”
Individual therapy for adults: Depression, Anxiety, women's issues, life transitions (divorce, college, career), grief, relationships, family/parenting, chronic pain and illness, self-esteem, social-skills, and weight loss.
I know how difficult making changes in your life can be. Asking for help and support is a sign of strength and commitment to improving your life. I am here to help you on your personal journey to achieve a life filled with peace, happiness, and emotional well-being. My goal is to empower you to find personal strategies to discover your full potential. Using therapeutic approaches with proven results, I am able to help identify behaviors and/or thoughts might be holding you back from living a meaningful and happy life. To make an appointment, please visit my website and choose "Initial Assessment.”
Hello! I’m Anna, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing primarily in the treatment of eating disorders (EDs), including but not limited to anorexia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. I provide family-based treatment (FBT), parent therapy, and I also work individually with adolescents and adults. I also enjoy working with adults & teens who are seeking treatment to target anxiety (either a clinical anxiety disorder or those who are experiencing high stress in their life), low mood/low motivation, depression, & obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
Hello! I’m Anna, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing primarily in the treatment of eating disorders (EDs), including but not limited to anorexia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. I provide family-based treatment (FBT), parent therapy, and I also work individually with adolescents and adults. I also enjoy working with adults & teens who are seeking treatment to target anxiety (either a clinical anxiety disorder or those who are experiencing high stress in their life), low mood/low motivation, depression, & obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
Hello, I’m Naomi Pak, a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to empowering motivated adolescents and adults. My passion lies in helping you break free from maladaptive coping patterns and guiding you toward lasting change. My goal is to equip you with the skills to become your own therapist, fostering independence and resilience. In my practice, I specialize in treating OCD, eating disorders, and anxiety. Many of my clients have faced years of misdiagnoses or ineffective treatments, often feeling frustrated and hopeless. If you're ready to challenge yourself and embrace a new path, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Hello, I’m Naomi Pak, a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to empowering motivated adolescents and adults. My passion lies in helping you break free from maladaptive coping patterns and guiding you toward lasting change. My goal is to equip you with the skills to become your own therapist, fostering independence and resilience. In my practice, I specialize in treating OCD, eating disorders, and anxiety. Many of my clients have faced years of misdiagnoses or ineffective treatments, often feeling frustrated and hopeless. If you're ready to challenge yourself and embrace a new path, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Karem P Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92117 (Online Only)
Do you wonder why you feel anxious, panicked or depressed? Do you sometimes react emotionally to situations or during interactions? These are all subconscious responses from experiences in your past. I can help you identify the origin of your symptoms and work to release them from your body. You don't have to judge your automatic responses or reactions to life events and continue to blame yourself. I can help you to feel more motivated and excited about your future. Fear is the body's way to protect, but it can also hold you back. Let me help you uncover the real YOU!
Do you wonder why you feel anxious, panicked or depressed? Do you sometimes react emotionally to situations or during interactions? These are all subconscious responses from experiences in your past. I can help you identify the origin of your symptoms and work to release them from your body. You don't have to judge your automatic responses or reactions to life events and continue to blame yourself. I can help you to feel more motivated and excited about your future. Fear is the body's way to protect, but it can also hold you back. Let me help you uncover the real YOU!
Bryanna Cazares: Hope Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92117 (Online Only)
Supervised by Jennifer Whetstone, LMFT 53763. Hi, my name is Bryanna (she/her), I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I understand that life can throw us in many different directions to a point where we feel lost. My role is to support and help you navigate through stages of life and experiences. I am here to create a safe space and build a trusting therapeutic relationship. By using a systemic lens, we can better identify the areas of your life that need attention and healing. We can work together to strengthen your sense of self and overall quality of life.
Supervised by Jennifer Whetstone, LMFT 53763. Hi, my name is Bryanna (she/her), I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I understand that life can throw us in many different directions to a point where we feel lost. My role is to support and help you navigate through stages of life and experiences. I am here to create a safe space and build a trusting therapeutic relationship. By using a systemic lens, we can better identify the areas of your life that need attention and healing. We can work together to strengthen your sense of self and overall quality of life.
Kayo Imamura
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92117
I believe we all have resilience. Our life may not come with a map, and we experience daily challenges to traumatic events with more lasting impact, like the death of a loved one, a life-altering accident, or a serious illness. Each change affects us differently, bringing a flood of thoughts, strong emotions and uncertainty. Yet we generally adapt well over time to stressful life-changing situations. We may end up feeling stuck or alone, struggling with anxious feelings, sadness, guilt or pain. I will meet you in these difficult places and we will walk together, helping you break through to find hope, power, connection and energy.
I believe we all have resilience. Our life may not come with a map, and we experience daily challenges to traumatic events with more lasting impact, like the death of a loved one, a life-altering accident, or a serious illness. Each change affects us differently, bringing a flood of thoughts, strong emotions and uncertainty. Yet we generally adapt well over time to stressful life-changing situations. We may end up feeling stuck or alone, struggling with anxious feelings, sadness, guilt or pain. I will meet you in these difficult places and we will walk together, helping you break through to find hope, power, connection and energy.
Hannah Friesen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92111
Hi there! My name is Hannah, and I am so excited you are here! The world we live in is so busy. It seems like we are going a million miles a minute without stopping, and it can be exhausting. I love therapy because it is a safe place for anyone to slow down and heal. My desire is to allow for space in therapy to process, heal, and grow through life’s challenges and joys.
Hi there! My name is Hannah, and I am so excited you are here! The world we live in is so busy. It seems like we are going a million miles a minute without stopping, and it can be exhausting. I love therapy because it is a safe place for anyone to slow down and heal. My desire is to allow for space in therapy to process, heal, and grow through life’s challenges and joys.
Neshmil Ariy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92108
Currently Accepting New Clients* We can get you scheduled quickly- in less than week! Hello there and welcome, thank you for stopping by. My first goal as a therapist is to provide an environment where you will feel safe and comfortable in order to make the most progress. I'm a bilingual (English and Spanish) therapist in San Diego and have over 10 years of experience providing therapy to children, teens, adults, and families overcome current obstacles to live a happier balanced life. I have experience working with Active Duty Services Members as well as their family members. FREE 10 minute phone consult available.
Currently Accepting New Clients* We can get you scheduled quickly- in less than week! Hello there and welcome, thank you for stopping by. My first goal as a therapist is to provide an environment where you will feel safe and comfortable in order to make the most progress. I'm a bilingual (English and Spanish) therapist in San Diego and have over 10 years of experience providing therapy to children, teens, adults, and families overcome current obstacles to live a happier balanced life. I have experience working with Active Duty Services Members as well as their family members. FREE 10 minute phone consult available.
Victoria Grutz Neurodivergence-Informed Therapist
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT
Verified Verified
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92117
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by. My name is Victoria (she/her) and I am a neurodivergent (Autistic and ADHD) therapist who is deeply passionate about working with adult individuals, couples, polycules, and families in both the neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ communities. I work from a social justice-oriented lens, acknowledging systems of oppression that exist to serve some while creating barriers to well-being for many others. I particularly enjoy working with clients as they navigate experiences with late-diagnoses, anxiety, existential questions, relational and sexual difficulties, and life transitions.
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by. My name is Victoria (she/her) and I am a neurodivergent (Autistic and ADHD) therapist who is deeply passionate about working with adult individuals, couples, polycules, and families in both the neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ communities. I work from a social justice-oriented lens, acknowledging systems of oppression that exist to serve some while creating barriers to well-being for many others. I particularly enjoy working with clients as they navigate experiences with late-diagnoses, anxiety, existential questions, relational and sexual difficulties, and life transitions.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.