Therapists in Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA
Hello, my name is Naomi Pak and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist passionate about helping motivated adolescents and adults learn skills to break out of the cycle that maintains maladaptive coping. My goal is for my patients to become their own therapists. The majority of my practice focuses on OCD, eating disorders, and anxiety. Many of my patients have struggled for years with misdiagnoses or ineffective treatments that are not based on research and feel frustrated that nothing has worked. They are willing to challenge themselves to create real change in their lives.
Hello, my name is Naomi Pak and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist passionate about helping motivated adolescents and adults learn skills to break out of the cycle that maintains maladaptive coping. My goal is for my patients to become their own therapists. The majority of my practice focuses on OCD, eating disorders, and anxiety. Many of my patients have struggled for years with misdiagnoses or ineffective treatments that are not based on research and feel frustrated that nothing has worked. They are willing to challenge themselves to create real change in their lives.
Kristin Dillane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92117
Not accepting new clients
Life has its ups and downs. At times, we may struggle to navigate the downs leading to us feeling lost and confused. It is normal for us to engage in coping skills that help us feel good in the moment, though sometimes that leads to us feeling not so good in the long run. I want you to know that you don't have to suffer alone, there is help out there, and you deserve to live a life you enjoy.
Life has its ups and downs. At times, we may struggle to navigate the downs leading to us feeling lost and confused. It is normal for us to engage in coping skills that help us feel good in the moment, though sometimes that leads to us feeling not so good in the long run. I want you to know that you don't have to suffer alone, there is help out there, and you deserve to live a life you enjoy.
Naomi Bernal: Hope Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92117
Welcome and Congratulations! I am glad you made it here! Just the act of looking for a therapist shows that you are making strides toward recovery! I have experience providing treatment to a variety of clients (youth, Transitional Aged Youths to adults) and settings (School-based, Residential, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient (OP) levels of care). I have knowledge working with dually diagnosed individuals and persons with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and complex conditions such as: Substance Use and Eating Disorders.
Welcome and Congratulations! I am glad you made it here! Just the act of looking for a therapist shows that you are making strides toward recovery! I have experience providing treatment to a variety of clients (youth, Transitional Aged Youths to adults) and settings (School-based, Residential, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient (OP) levels of care). I have knowledge working with dually diagnosed individuals and persons with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and complex conditions such as: Substance Use and Eating Disorders.
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.
Miranda Duncan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92111
Hi there, I'm Miranda, a licensed clinical social worker. I am a mother of four and have been in private practice for about five years. Before that, I worked in clinical settings, in criminal and family courts and shelters. Much of my experience has been with at-risk youth and victims of domestic violence so I mainly utilize a trauma-informed approach. However, I don't subscribe to any single theoretical approach, and employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic techniques based on each individual. I will also teach you the skills to help you contain any reactions or symptoms that come up while processing.
Hi there, I'm Miranda, a licensed clinical social worker. I am a mother of four and have been in private practice for about five years. Before that, I worked in clinical settings, in criminal and family courts and shelters. Much of my experience has been with at-risk youth and victims of domestic violence so I mainly utilize a trauma-informed approach. However, I don't subscribe to any single theoretical approach, and employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic techniques based on each individual. I will also teach you the skills to help you contain any reactions or symptoms that come up while processing.
Jason Unruh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92117 (Online Only)
Let’s be honest. Being stuck in anxiety, fear, depression, and despair is very discouraging and frustrating. It feels awful, it limits you, makes you feel hopeless, and just creates suffering and conflict in your life. So, what can we do about it? We can ignore it and hope it goes away, read a bunch of self-help books, or maybe try that 5-step plan to happiness we read about late last night. Some of these things might work but sometimes we just need help from a caring therapist who really understands you and can help guide you to a healthier and happier you. I would be honored to help you live the life you've always imagined.
Let’s be honest. Being stuck in anxiety, fear, depression, and despair is very discouraging and frustrating. It feels awful, it limits you, makes you feel hopeless, and just creates suffering and conflict in your life. So, what can we do about it? We can ignore it and hope it goes away, read a bunch of self-help books, or maybe try that 5-step plan to happiness we read about late last night. Some of these things might work but sometimes we just need help from a caring therapist who really understands you and can help guide you to a healthier and happier you. I would be honored to help you live the life you've always imagined.
Tatiana Bogy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92117
You’ve gone through pregnancy and the moment to meet your first newborn baby has arrived. As a new mom, thoughts run in your head like, “how do I take care of this baby when I can’t take care of myself,” “my body feels broken,” “I haven’t slept,” “this is how it is, so I just have to figure it out.” You feel overwhelmed and question if you’re a good mother when you go back to work. At the end of the day, you just want to feel supported and know that you’re still you as you experience being a mom. You decide what works for you and your family and not to live based on “you should do this or you’re supposed to do this.”
You’ve gone through pregnancy and the moment to meet your first newborn baby has arrived. As a new mom, thoughts run in your head like, “how do I take care of this baby when I can’t take care of myself,” “my body feels broken,” “I haven’t slept,” “this is how it is, so I just have to figure it out.” You feel overwhelmed and question if you’re a good mother when you go back to work. At the end of the day, you just want to feel supported and know that you’re still you as you experience being a mom. You decide what works for you and your family and not to live based on “you should do this or you’re supposed to do this.”
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.
⯌ Providing in-person evaluations (neuropsychological, neurodevelopmental, psychoeducational). ⯌ Serving children, adolescents, adults. ⯌ SPECIALIZING in: ⯌ Impact of emotional wellness on learning (and vice-versa). ⯌ Strengths-based, non-pathologizing approach. ⯌ Strategies for ADHD, learning differences (i.e., dyslexia, intellectual giftedness), anxiety, temperamental & sensory sensitivity (i.e., highly sensitive children/adults), autism spectrum/neurodiversity, stress management, time management, & emotional wellness. ⯌ Licensed in CA, MA, and HI.
⯌ Providing in-person evaluations (neuropsychological, neurodevelopmental, psychoeducational). ⯌ Serving children, adolescents, adults. ⯌ SPECIALIZING in: ⯌ Impact of emotional wellness on learning (and vice-versa). ⯌ Strengths-based, non-pathologizing approach. ⯌ Strategies for ADHD, learning differences (i.e., dyslexia, intellectual giftedness), anxiety, temperamental & sensory sensitivity (i.e., highly sensitive children/adults), autism spectrum/neurodiversity, stress management, time management, & emotional wellness. ⯌ Licensed in CA, MA, and HI.
Anne Marie Perkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92117
As I walked though many personal difficult experieces in my life, I learned what I wanted from a good therapist. I have dedicated the last 10 years to becoming such a therapist for people who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma and tragic loss or overwhelming stress.
As I walked though many personal difficult experieces in my life, I learned what I wanted from a good therapist. I have dedicated the last 10 years to becoming such a therapist for people who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma and tragic loss or overwhelming stress.
Kira Milas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92117
Not accepting new clients
Welcome. If you are overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, stuck, unsure, in pain, in transition, or lost, I want to work with you.
Welcome. If you are overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, stuck, unsure, in pain, in transition, or lost, I want to work with you.
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Ward Learning Solutions
Licensed Educational Psychologist, EdD, ABSNP, NCSP
Verified Verified
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92111
Is your child struggling in school with learning or behavior? Are you concerned they may have a learning disability, emotional disability, or neurological disorder such as ADHD or Autism? Are you an adult in college or a career where you have/suspect a learning disability impacting your performance? Dr. Ward's goal is to assist parents in being the best advocate for their children by providing knowledge, guidance, and confidence that they are doing everything possible to maximize their child’s learning potential. Dr. Ward also specializes in DHH assessments with 13 years of teaching and 10 years of assessing this population in ASL.
Is your child struggling in school with learning or behavior? Are you concerned they may have a learning disability, emotional disability, or neurological disorder such as ADHD or Autism? Are you an adult in college or a career where you have/suspect a learning disability impacting your performance? Dr. Ward's goal is to assist parents in being the best advocate for their children by providing knowledge, guidance, and confidence that they are doing everything possible to maximize their child’s learning potential. Dr. Ward also specializes in DHH assessments with 13 years of teaching and 10 years of assessing this population in ASL.
"In all chaos there is a cosmos, in all disorder a secret order.” I truly believe that people are not what happened to them. They are what they choose to become. Therapy is a safe and private space in which you are able to deepen your understanding of your capabilities and choices you can make in life. Through providing positive and feedbacks, I will assist you to acquire a healthy set of coping skills and gain more insight about your psychology. This insight will eventually “unstuck” you from repeating unhealthy behaviors by breaking old patterns and developing new ones.
"In all chaos there is a cosmos, in all disorder a secret order.” I truly believe that people are not what happened to them. They are what they choose to become. Therapy is a safe and private space in which you are able to deepen your understanding of your capabilities and choices you can make in life. Through providing positive and feedbacks, I will assist you to acquire a healthy set of coping skills and gain more insight about your psychology. This insight will eventually “unstuck” you from repeating unhealthy behaviors by breaking old patterns and developing new ones.
Carly Graber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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!
Diega Molina
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92117
Is your child struggling at home, school, or friendships? Does anxiety, anger, tantrums, or sadness seem to disable them? Whether it is huge outbursts of emotions, being overly quiet or shut down, I equip kids & parents to overcome hurdles & live with more confidence. A child's behavior is their way of communicating with you. Together we can work on understanding what your child is "saying". Getting help for your child shows how much you care for them! I'm a bilingual psychotherapist (English-Spanish) with over a decade of experience working with children, teens, & families.
Is your child struggling at home, school, or friendships? Does anxiety, anger, tantrums, or sadness seem to disable them? Whether it is huge outbursts of emotions, being overly quiet or shut down, I equip kids & parents to overcome hurdles & live with more confidence. A child's behavior is their way of communicating with you. Together we can work on understanding what your child is "saying". Getting help for your child shows how much you care for them! I'm a bilingual psychotherapist (English-Spanish) with over a decade of experience working with children, teens, & families.
Anxiety is a major obstacle that can get in our way of living the life we want. While a certain amount of anxiety is normal for all persons, those with excessive anxiety may find themselves experiencing constant worry, doubt, and self criticism. Depression, substance abuse and relationship problems often follow. However, these problems are manageable. But first you will need to understand your beliefs, your motivations, and behavior. I will work together with you to help you feel safe by learning to manage your thoughts, using evidence-based therapies which will help you develop insight into your situation.
Anxiety is a major obstacle that can get in our way of living the life we want. While a certain amount of anxiety is normal for all persons, those with excessive anxiety may find themselves experiencing constant worry, doubt, and self criticism. Depression, substance abuse and relationship problems often follow. However, these problems are manageable. But first you will need to understand your beliefs, your motivations, and behavior. I will work together with you to help you feel safe by learning to manage your thoughts, using evidence-based therapies which will help you develop insight into your situation.
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.
Alex Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92117
Pushing yourself to grow and change is one of the most difficult things, but it is also one of the best things that you can do for yourself. I work with you where you are at and from a place of compassion. Addiction, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues are all areas that I can help you sort through. My approach with addiction is to understand and work through what is driving the behavior. I also utilize harm reduction techniques if needed. I can teach you concrete skills and help you process your emotional experiences in a trusting therapeutic relationship. I am here to support & challenge you to move toward change.
Pushing yourself to grow and change is one of the most difficult things, but it is also one of the best things that you can do for yourself. I work with you where you are at and from a place of compassion. Addiction, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues are all areas that I can help you sort through. My approach with addiction is to understand and work through what is driving the behavior. I also utilize harm reduction techniques if needed. I can teach you concrete skills and help you process your emotional experiences in a trusting therapeutic relationship. I am here to support & challenge you to move toward change.
Janelle B Pineda Farias
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA 92117 (Online Only)
From time to time we may need support during a challenging time in our life. I look forward to meeting with you and working with you to reach the power of acceptance and be on your journey when reaching your goals. I hope to work with you to enhance your strengths and empower you to live a happier life and to look forward to the future.
From time to time we may need support during a challenging time in our life. I look forward to meeting with you and working with you to reach the power of acceptance and be on your journey when reaching your goals. I hope to work with you to enhance your strengths and empower you to live a happier life and to look forward to the future.
One of the most important ingredients in successful therapy is a good therapeutic fit. My approach is to provide an empathic, warm and supportive environment, and work collaboratively to identify and make sense of your unique struggles and particular obstacles. I work with couples, adolescents and adults and use both insight-oriented and skills-based approaches to find short and long-term solutions to intercept the patterns that are interfering with your personal growth. I also provide supervision and consultation to psychologists and psychotherapy trainees.
One of the most important ingredients in successful therapy is a good therapeutic fit. My approach is to provide an empathic, warm and supportive environment, and work collaboratively to identify and make sense of your unique struggles and particular obstacles. I work with couples, adolescents and adults and use both insight-oriented and skills-based approaches to find short and long-term solutions to intercept the patterns that are interfering with your personal growth. I also provide supervision and consultation to psychologists and psychotherapy trainees.
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Number of Therapists in Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA
80+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 80% | Stress |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 57% | Family Conflict |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 66% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 58% | Aetna |
| 42% | TRICARE |
How Therapists in Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA see their clients
| 76% | In Person and Online | |
| 24% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |